The game started at 8, however the tailgate started at 3. Willie and his friends were already set up and ready to go when I arrived. I must say that these boys came prepared for a tailgate! Tons of beer, a grill for the mussels, spare ribs, sausage and peppers and steak AND wiffle balls and bats for a game of ball. Yes, all that food and it was all delicious and gone. I have not played wiffle ball in years so I was so happy to play. I clearly need to work on my hitting skills though, ending the game without a hit. Shameful. I see a trip to the batting cages in my future. Only downfall to this this is that there is no porta potty in the park we were in. Yeah. Beer and no potty don't mix. Ladies and gents, I peed in a bush, just figured I would share that with you. I know your turned on now.
After the game, food and booze we headed to the park. From the outside Citi Field is immediately pleasing to the eye. I love all the brick work. Inside the stadium is very open, almost feeling like an outdoor mall. No matter where you are you can see the field. There is a ton of concessions offering food and beer (hot dogs seem to be in major abundance), but most importantly, a Shake Shack. Whoever thought of bringing Shake Shack in there was a genius. Our seats we're very high up, like section 520, second row from the top high. Oddly enough I didn't have an anxiety attack. Is Yankee stadium higher than Citi? Because in Yankee stadium I would have never been able to sit there for more than 2 minutes. Anyway, I love me a subway series with crazy Mets fans and Yankee fans. I did have to endure Willie taking his Yankee fan hate out on victims as I had to sit with my mouth shut, even prompting one Yankee fan to turn around and say "I'm only 17." haha Shame on you Willie! Hey I'll let everyone have their fun, their Mets fans, they don't get much to cheer about!
Even MORE genius then Shake Shack is that there is a McFaddens inside. By the 8th inning I was in McFaddens because I desperately needed to continue drinking after the Yankees embarrassed themselves. Sexy bartenders in skimpy sports gear dancing on the bar inside of a ballpark? What more do you need? That place must clean up...CASH ONLY! Smart people in there. Overall I really enjoyed my time at Citi Field and would definitely go back to catch a game. Thank you to Willie for the invite, I'm going to brush up on my wiffle ball skills!
And since the Mets beat the Yankees...

Don't throw rocks at me when you see me please.
xoxox
M

