1. The Ultimate Challenge. Hitting a round ball with a round bat. The feeling I would get when I hit the ball. Just think of a baby that is crying for food. When that baby gets her bottle the first thing you hear is that ahhhhh sound. Oh that ah. When I hit a ball perfectly I would have that ahhhhh.
2. I call it Contentment at a high level - I played all the time when I was a kid. Some of my favorite memories were from the diamond. When I hit two home runs in one game off the star pitcher form our High School team. I rounded the bases in full view of our High School coach. I was glowing. When I hit a game ending home run off Jay Klein. He thought I could only hit singles. Rounding the bases of redemption was a another special moment for me. When I broke up two no hitters from the star, city league pitcher. I felt like I had made the grade, and that was awesome.
3. Easy watching - I can sit in my favorite chair and root for Derek Jeter to hit one up the gap. Holding my breath with every pitch delivered to him. Or, I can sit and read the paper and view the events of the game through the corner of my eye. Either way is ok with me.
4. I am amazed by what Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig accomplished in their careers. I look at old film footage, or read about either The Babe or Larripin Lou and always feel awed by the big numbers they both put on the board. From home runs to RBIs to batting average to runs scored, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig achieved over and over again.
5. Double my pleasure - I could play baseball and get a tan at the same time. •
6. My sons played and my daughter still plays. I have had the pleasure of sharing joyous moments with my children. Times that I will not forget. Like when my daughter got the game winning hit against Fair Lawn High School last year. We won 1-0. I was jumping up and down. I was so excited. I was so happy she delivered.•
7. I love all of the statistics. Did you ever see so many stats? Runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases etc..... Comparing eras, or comparing players. Duos like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig - how do they stack up against other twosomes. Who had the highest batting average in a three or four or five year stint? So many statistics to choose form. It is endless.•
8. A place to excel - I loved taking a hit away from the batter. I felt great stealing a base. Why is it that stealing is bad except in baseball? My satisfaction was heightened by a solid hit. This was the best. Ahhhh. I especially felt great rounding the bases after hitting a homer. I think I know how Babe Ruth felt when he whacked one. • 9. My favorite team is the Yankees. Of all the teams I root for in all the professional sports I watch the Yankees are the only team that wins on a fairly regular basis. All my other teams usually lose. It feels good when my team wins.
10. I love the stories - Like the story Mickey Mantle tells of the time when he first joined the Yankees. He was not hitting well. His confidence was dwindling. After days of desperation he called his father when he was • playing near Oklahoma. Mickey Mantle was hoping his father would give him a pep talk. But when Muck Mantle got to the hotel room where Mickey and the New York Yankees were staying. Muck did not give his son a pep talk. He did the opposite. Mickey's father told Mickey that he was there to pick up his son and bring him home. Mickey's father said that he did not know he raised a quitter. Mickey Mantle got the message. He started to hit after his father left. He attributes that meeting with his father as a turning point in his career. I have heard Mickey Mantle tell that story a few times on tape or live. Whenever I hear him tell it I am moved by Mickey's love for his father.•
It is just the greatest game.
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Affordable Living
One thing that makes Panama attractive to foreigners is the low cost of living. For rental or purchase of property, Panama offers many attractive living quarters at very affordable rates. The Colon Free Trade Zone in Panama is the largest distribution center in South America and as a result, products sold there generally have very low costs and are subject to an average inflation of just 1% to 2% annually.
Enchanting Nature and Lifestyle
Nature-lovers will be thrilled by the diversity of landscapes in Panama. You can spend an afternoon lazing on the quiet beaches or venture into the mysterious mountains and tropical rainforests. Or perhaps a day in the capital city shopping for exotic items and visiting museums. For night entertainment, you can join the wild partying downtown or have a romantic dinner at an exclusive restaurant.
Investment in Real Estate
Panama is also an ideal place for investment, especially in real estate. It is a much undiscovered destination for real estate investors and the value of property there is still very low. And speculations have it that real estate in Panama will skyrocket in the coming years.
No Major Natural Disasters
While most South American countries are prone to natural disasters, Panama is strangely not in the track of hurricanes and earthquakes. Its unique climatic and geographical conditions protect it from natural disasters.
Comfortable Weather
Along the coastline, the temperature is mostly warm all year round. But if you wish for a change sometimes, you can go to the mountainous areas where the temperature is much cooler.
Low Crime and Disorder
Compared to many countries in the world, the crime rate in Panama is very low because the local culture encourages peace and amiability. It is also one of the most politically stable democratic republics in South America, and there are no political disorders there.
Central Location
The central location of Panama makes it the point of transit for many airlines traveling to countries in South America. By flight, Panama City is only 2 ? hours from Miami and direct flights to other major cities in the United States are also available.
World-Class Medical Facilities
Medical facilities in Panama are highly advanced and there are English-speaking doctors to attend to the needs of foreigners. Medication and consultation fees are also very affordable.
First World Infrastructure
Panama has a cosmopolitan capital city with well established communications infrastructure. Top-class hotels, restaurants and shopping malls are representations of its great affluence.
Welcome to Panama
The government of Panama is constantly making efforts to promote tourism and establish the country as the favorite tourist destination in South America. They also have created many for those looking to immigrate.
With so many points of attraction, no wonder Panama is fast becoming a popular destination for both tourists and retirees. Experience the great promise of Panama and discover the enchantment that awaits you.
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