Well, Let's see... We were lookin for something, on a not that particular of a friday night. Norm's car lacked a muffler so we had arrived at the less than stellar decision to hitch hike down to see a coupla girls we knew.
We got picked up by someone Norm knew so he held up a second while I grabbed the beer we had stashed in a roadside ditch. About thirty second into the ride I felt an explosive impact and saw a pinwheel of sparks and then the smell of burnt hair. Next thing I know i was lying by the side of the road with various internal injuries. But it's that smell of the burnt hair that was freaky, It came back years later when I passed by the site of the accident.

Joey's Party a Karaoke/Live Music Fest Great FOOD FRIENDS and FAMILY

Last night I went over to Michelle's house to go rollerblading with her dog.  We barely get down the road to this light to cross the street and I start going with . . . Read More..

So tonight I went to a Chimes Movie night to go and see "Live Free or Die Hard" and my buddy Andy points out that Sean Casey from the Detroit Tigers and his family are up at the front booth buying movie tickets.

Andy takes a photo of his back and I call up Susan to tell he who I saw. 

I see him hand his tickets to the guy and he has a bunch of twenties he is putting away.  Of course he pays with hundreds.  He's Sean Casey!  He also went straight to the theater after ball practice to be with his family.  What a guy!

I go down to theater 14 where we were seated and I realize I have to go to the bathroom.

As I am walking down, Sean Casey is standing in line getting loads of popcorn and drinks for his family.

He leaves them at the counter and goes to the bathroom too.  As I am drying my hands he is drying his as well.

"So whatchu seeing tonight?" I ask.  We look at each other.

"Fantastic 4 and you?" Casey Replies.  "The New Die Hard.." I tell him.

We walk out and I follow him to his food. 

"So guess what, my Fiance is really mad that she missed seeing Inge as a Barista out in Ann Arbor yesterday..."  I explain.  "There was another player serving coffee too."  Darn it ... I cant even remember McCullens name!  I mean....Guillen!  Long story short... I thought I saw a guy named McCullen on the field when Susan was asking me who was at base ...  and she will always make fun of me now for it.

"What's a barista?" Casey Replies.  I thought this reply was totally a guy response... most guys dont pay attention to that kind of crap.

"Its like a starbucks."

We start walking toward our theaters and talk about how Die hard wouldnt be ideal for his family to go see.

The whole conversation was the most magical thing in the world cause I have never really talked to someone who is a major celebrity.

Sean Casey was the nicest most energetic person I can ever imagine.  You can tell he is just very humble, smart, proud and hard working.

I love the Tigers and any other MLB organization that really love their communities like the Tigers do.

I finish off our conversation with "I will see you in a few weeks at the game..."

I call up Susan again to brag.  I also surprise my work friends with who I just got done talking with.

Only I will randomly talk to celebs without even being nervous.  I wish I had a memorycrawler business card and would have thought to give it to him.

I love you Casey!  You are now my tiger!  Now we are pals!

;-)

Wow time flies...

Back in 2004 I met two of my best friends Noel and Beth Stalker at Kensington Community Church. I was volunteering as a lighting director Noel and Beth were hanging out back stage. Soon we became friends Beth was working on her album "Here With You" at the time. Later that year we all worked together on the music video for the song "Here With You" as we would all hang out a gigs and open mic nights we began to share life together, the ups and downs. Many people say that lasting friendship is hard to come by, even though I have move out of state we remain great friends. Through common bonds of faith, volunteering and Sloppy Joe Sandwiches. Noel asked for my help and I became the first official roadie when at Beth's release concert. Later Noel asked for my help with bethstalker.com. I am thankful for these friends and many good memories.

Andrew Evanch