Day 3: Monday, May 17, 2010 - Mike

Another full morning of grading up at the office.  Was very, very close to getting all my grading completed, too. Took a break at noon and Bibb and I went to Paul's, a local downtown and somewhat historic cafe known for their chili and pies.

At 4:00, it was time to join friends for a ride down to St. Louis to see another ball game.  It was the Washington Nationals versus the St. Louis Cardinals, 7:05 start.  We ran a bit late due to some highway construction on I-55, but managed to get parked and had time for a (cheap) beer at PattyO's just outside the ballpark.  Met Folger's and Bibb's friend Zimmer there.  A bit of rain fell in the fifth inning but we were high and dry in our seats which are under an overhang.  Cards ended up winning a good, entertaining game.  We headed home around 10:30 and got back to Decatur at 12:30.