Slider's Birthday Party - 08/02/09

The Mascot Hunter and Orbit of the Akron Aeros give this party 2 thumbs up. We had a great time before the game celebrating with the birthday boy himself and a handful of his closest friends. In attendance were all of the pro Cleveland mascots - the Brown's Trapper, Slider of the Indians and a VERY friendly Moondog from the Cleveland Cavaliers. VERY friendly. He really liked the ladies (those over the age of 18) and seemed to take a special liking to Mrs. Mascot Hunter. Trust me, a year or two down the road you're going to be watching SportsCenter and there is going to be a story about some sexual harassment lawsuit against Horndog, I mean Moondog, and I'm going to be sitting here with a big can of "I told you so." Just like the Cav's billboard says, We Are All Witnesses. Anyway... in addition to the pro mascots, most of Cleveland's minor league affiliates were represented, including the Lake County Captains (A), Akron Aeros (AA), Columbus Clippers (AAA) and the Lake Erie Monsters of the AHL. Finally, Screech of the Washington Nationals made the trip as well. Our theory is that he caught a ride with the Rushmores, who were in Pittsburgh this weekend to race the Pierogies. (If that last sentence made any sense to you, I'm very proud. If not, check back in a few days for the Friday night Pirates game posts and it will). Once we shook Moondog, we wished Slider a happy birthday, got some pics with a few of his friends and then headed into the park for the game.

We had a wonderful weekend in Pittsburgh and Cleveland. More to come in the next day or two on the stadiums, games, cities and (of course) food but for now the Mascot Hunter is a little road weary and in need of some sleep.