Author: Jan Larson

March Lunch Meeting – CANCELLED

In light of the coronavirus pandemic and given the fluid nature of the situation, it has been decided to cancel the lunch meeting in the interest of caution.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

The March meeting of the Rogers Hornsby Chapter will be once again held at the birthplace of the Chapter – the County Line BBQ located at 5204 Ranch Road 2222 in Austin (a short distance east of Hwy 360 on 2222) at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 15.  With spring training in full swing and the season rapidly approaching, there should be plenty to discuss.  Members, guests and baseball fans in general are welcome to attend.

Please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

February Meeting Wrap-Up

Thirteen Hornsby Chapter members gathered for lunch at Serranos Cocina  y Cantina, one of the restaurants in the chapter’s regular restaurant rotation, on Saturday, February 22.  A total of nine teams were represented via shirt and/or cap by the 13 attendees including the Braves, Phillies, Dodgers, Yankees, Diamondbacks, Mets and Indians from the Major Leagues, the Durham Bulls of the International League and Naranjeros de Hermosillo of the Mexican Pacific League.  Conspicuously absent was any representation for the Houston Astros.

Discussions centered upon the upcoming season in which various individuals expressed optimism for their team, cautious optimism, pessimism or, in some cases as previously coined by member Tom Wancho, cautious pessimism.

Also discussed were the Astros’ ongoing sign stealing saga, the performance of Commissioner Rob Manfred in his handling of said saga, proposed playoff changes and on the bright side, Monte Cely discussed his recent trip to Puerto Rico for the Serie del Caribe or Caribbean Series.  Winners of the Series this year was the Toros del Este, champions of the Dominican Winter League.

Saturday’s meeting marked our chapter’s 159th consecutive monthly meeting.

Information on the March meeting is TBD and will be forthcoming.

December Meeting

The December meeting of the Rogers Hornsby Chapter will be held at the birthplace of the Chapter – the County Line BBQ located at 5204 Ranch Road 2222 in Austin (a short distance east of Hwy 360 on 2222) at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 15.  Linda Cely will be bringing her annual holiday treats so combined with the BBQ, attendees are encouraged to arrive hungry. Members, guests and baseball fans in general are welcome to attend.

Please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

World Series Watch Party

Hornsby chapter member, Jim Baker, will be hosting his annual World Series watch party on Saturday, October 26. Game time for Game Four between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals is 7:07 p.m. CDT. Jim will be providing food. Bring along something to drink if you have specific beverage requirements. Please RSVP to Jim at jimbaker1066@yahoo.com if you plan to attend and for directions, if required, to Jim’s house in Cedar Park, TX.

August Lunch Meeting

Our August lunch meeting will be once again held at the birthplace of the Rogers Hornsby Chapter – the County Line BBQ located at 5204 Ranch Road 2222 in Austin (a short distance east of Hwy 360 on 2222) at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 18.  Members, guests and baseball fans in general are welcome to attend.

Please RSVP to Jan Larson at jan.a.larson@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

July Potluck and Watch Party

Our July get-together will be held on Saturday, July 27 at the home of Ryan Pollack starting at 1:30 p.m.  Ryan has graciously offered to host a baseball watch party (games start at 2:00 p.m.) and will supply a sandwich platter.  Attendees are requested to bring along a favorite side dish and/or dessert along with your favorite beverage.

For privacy reasons, Ryan’s address is not posted here but will be given to those that indicate that they plan to attend.

Please RSVP to jan.a.larson@gmail.com if you plan to attend.