Opening Day Live Blog

By TIM THOMPSON   Friday, April 6, 2012 - 9:32 a.m.

So here we are. The day we started counting down for on Peace & Glove beginning last December.

I know some people probably think I'm a bit of a dork, but I have been up since 4 o'clock this morning just itching to get the day started. At least I had Sammy and the "Cheers" gang to occupy my time.

The soon-to-be Mrs. and I are headed to Miller Park with The Bullpen and his better half for some tailgating and an afternoon of Brewers baseball. When I tailgate, especially on opening day, I insist we get there when the lots open. The group I attend with annually take pride in the amount of time we've spent tailgating waiting for the lots to open! We are leaving for Milwaukee as soon as I post this and the live blog will begin!

What you see below is a live feed from my Twitter timeline. I will be tweeting all day from departure until (hopefully) the "Ax Man" comes in to close out an opening day victory! This one I promise won't end with a stolen bike.

Any of my personal tweets and anyone whom I retweet will show up in my timeline. If you are already on Twitter you can follow me @timmyt3477 and join the fun. I may also be checking Peace & Glove from time to time, so feel free to leave any feedback here as well.

Thanks for following along, I hope you enjoy and, as always, GO BREWERS GO!!

-------Tough game but it is what it is. 161 more!! Thanks for following along and thank you to those who tweeted with me!! Hope you had fun!!

Tim Thompson is a carsalesman, farmer, and huge fan of the Milwaukee Brewers. He lives in Milton area with his wife and two kids. Tim is a community blogger and is not a part of The Gazette staff. His opinion is not necessarily that of the The Gazette staff or management.

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tthompson
Apr 7, 2012 at 8:40 p.m.
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I'll believe Mr. Braun and his history over your assumptions.

steveknox
Apr 7, 2012 at 8:25 p.m.
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And then there's the one that he didn't pass Kid. #8, it's OK. Just step up and all will be forgiven. It had to have been leaked for reasons that we'll never know. Until then I will keep my Brewers hat but I'm not sure if I'll ever be a #8 fan again.

There was another Brewer who hit the vices of a very illegal drug in the early 80s. That was Paul Molitor. You'll say this is - apples and oranges (you usually do) with one exception...The one thing I admire about Pauly was that he admitted to his use, he got help, the fans forgave him and he gave us some great baseball memories for another decade in Milwaukee before he left to grab his ring in Toronto.

It's hard to doubt a positive test...refrigerator and all. It only takes one positive test. That's all I have to say about this Tim. We'll never agree. I hope you continue your enjoyment watching #8. Personally, I won't...and yep that's fine.

tthompson
Apr 7, 2012 at 8:09 p.m.
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Just like we have the option to de-friend we can absolutely de-fan as you seem to be doing. That's fine. Be advised good or bad I'm not afraid to post what comes to my fingers even if that borders on rude. If you truly hate that it was leaked and you truly want homers to prove that he didn't cheat, then you would stop making insinuating comments about the alleged steroid use an give him the opportunity to prove himself(as if the 1st 7 years an 25 passed tests didn't). If you don't mind a typed exchange with me, or if you put a cubs hat on, then please...continue...

steveknox
Apr 7, 2012 at 7:38 p.m.
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Kid (AKA Tim), I'm just not sold on the fact that he really "passed" his test. Homers can defend the legalities of the #8 case but the testing facility is the best in the world. Oh, my reference to Lance and #8 was about doping. I'm just not sold...I wish the leak would have never happened but it did and I don't know if I can root for #8 like I did in the past. Something just doesn't sit right with the whole thing and that something is coming from the #8 camp. That's just my opinion. Again, I wish it would have never happened.

As far as my hobby, it's legal and yes I love my hobby and share my ups and downs with friends in my hobby. It's changed my lifestyle. Those who don't care for it (like you) can always click de-friend...and you did. That's cool.

tthompson
Apr 7, 2012 at 7:16 p.m.
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And besides...having an alter ego is one thing. Hiding behind it is a dif't story altogetha..

thekid3477
Apr 7, 2012 at 7:12 p.m.
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You don't need to do that to share your hobby stuff. You may want to if your hobby stuff is illegal and you just want to highlight the ignorance and hypocracy of it, which I don't think it is. I would suggest doing that however if you are going to continue to make stuff up and don't want to be called out on said made up stuff.

steveknox
Apr 7, 2012 at 6:52 p.m.
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Sorry Tim. I need to use an alter ego to share my hobby information like someone else I know.

Third_Eye
Apr 7, 2012 at 1:53 p.m.
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Sigma40 Apr 6, 2012 at 12:22 p.m. All work and no play makes sigma40 a dull boy.
Lighten up, we all need levity in our life.
You too Steve!

tthompson
Apr 7, 2012 at 10:56 a.m.
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Steve: You are literally making stuff up. Labored?? They hardly run out there, and when they do its a sprint. Need some cardio?? My guess is Mr. Braun is as healthy and in shape as anyone...only he doesn't feel the need to tell everyone about it.

steveknox
Apr 7, 2012 at 10:03 a.m.
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Tim, he looked like he labored in the outfield. A little cardio help from Lance would go a long ways.

RetiredAirForce
Apr 7, 2012 at 3:09 a.m.
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Good point Steve. I think the whole idea behind the testing is a dumb one anyway, like a cart pushing a horse; as Lance has proven.

tthompson
Apr 6, 2012 at 8:45 p.m.
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That doesn't even make sense.

steveknox
Apr 6, 2012 at 6:45 p.m.
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Braun really needs to talk to Lance Armstrong...just in case he's thinking of starting....to bike that is...

tthompson
Apr 6, 2012 at 3:54 p.m.
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Yes

Sigma40
Apr 6, 2012 at 3:26 p.m.
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Ya but would people really care if it wasnt hyped up to be something huge by the media?

tthompson
Apr 6, 2012 at 1:23 p.m.
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Sigma: This parking lot sold out. I guess enough peoples care!! Thanks for stopping by tho!!

Sigma40
Apr 6, 2012 at 12:22 p.m.
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Why does the media push sports? It just seems hitting a ball with a stick and catching it seems like it wouldnt be worthy of reading about.

jvldss
Apr 6, 2012 at 12:05 p.m.
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I'll be at work. I'll look for you on the Sportscenter highlights.

kaysbrew
Apr 6, 2012 at 10:37 a.m.
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HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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