Pacers Game
A few weeks back, I got to take Aiden to a Pacers game. It was Cub Scout Night and Family Night – so the tickets were cheap and we got some pretty cool stuff, like free t-shirts and hot dogs and drinks. Uncle Kevin came along too for a guys’ night out. This was my third Pacers game and the first one since Thanksgiving, 2002.
Remember a few years ago when Aiden played for the Tar Heels? He’s been a fan of Carolina since then – much to my chagrin. But at least he’s not a Boilermaker or Wildcats fan. He’d have to sleep out in the shed if that were the case. 😉
Anyway, Aiden was super-excited to learn that Pacers rookie, Tyler Hansbrough, was a Tar Heel last year. He was also pretty excited to see how big Psycho T’s hands and feet are compared with his own.
He just had to buy something, so he got a hat and foam finger (with his own money). Looks like he’s starting to gather a collection of foam fingers. I guess there’s worse things…
Then, at the end of the game, we got to walk on the floor and Aiden got to shoot a basket. While it doesn’t have the same aura as Hinkle Fieldhouse, it was still a pretty neat experience.
Oh yeah – and the Pacers beat Boston, which made it all the more sweet. That started the weekend’s sweep of Indy teams against New England teams that weekend. The Colts game was much more dramatic, though.
A grand time was had by all. Hopefully, it won’t be 7 years before I go to another Pacers game.
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