Bucket List Item #23: Death Star & Football

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A list of things to do before you die. Comes from the term "kicked the bucket". (from Urban Dictionary) I got to check off an item from my bucket list...albeit not like skydiving, or climbing Mt. Whitney (I have no desire), or visiting the Taj Majal...nonetheless, this was a [twice or three times in a lifetime list item]. Since I live relatively close to Dallas, I wouldn't consider it once-in-a-lifetime.   There it is, the Death Star...Cowboy Stadium...Jerry's World Barbara and I took a weekend trip to Dallas to initially see the Chicago Bears v. Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, but we (I) impulsively got tickets to the Texas Rangers v. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Sunday.  The Angels won 5-4 thanks to Tori Hunter's top of the 9th 2-run double. So we got on our Bears gear: me (Throwback Mike Singletary #50) and Barbara (Walter Payton #34). At first, I was hesitant of wearing opposing colors to the Boyz home, but good friend and hard-core Cowboys fan Mark, assured me no sweat. He was right. If I would guess, Bears nation represented about 30% of the 100,000 in attendance. That's crazy!  Bear Nation! 4th quarter - most Boyz fans left the blowout leaving 30,000 Bear fans. After 2 1/2 quarters, the Bears started the blowout with a defense that forced 5 Tony Romo interceptions and 2 pick sixes(interception return for TD). It was absolutely crazy, with Bear nation goin wild  and Cowboy nation pissed off. Did I mention that the scoreboard-TV is freakin' awesome? Something like 60 yards long with 1080p 120hz viewing pleasure. Well all I can say is "Wow!" What an amazing sports venue. I'm sure no other stadium can match Jerry's World. If there is, let me know.  Good for Jerry, good for Dallas. I'm impressed.