Took a drive down to Comiskey Park today to go to the White Sox annual Garage Sale, just to see if there was anything interesting, not to mention to see if there was anything interesting around the park.

The doors opened at 10. I got there about 10 minutes before. The first thing I noticed around the park were people. Lots of people, still in line for tickets that went on sale at 8am. When I've been to the Garage Sale in the past, the lines would be gone. This was something I wasn't used to. The line to get into the Garage Sale was long, like it usually is. People around me that hadn't been to this thing before had no idea what the wait would be line, and looked totally disgusted when I said it was my experience that it will be well over an hour. I was wrong, by the way. It was an hour and a half by the time I got in. Same old stuff - tons of jerseys, hats, helmets, catchers equipment. It was more of a garage sale this year as they were selling signage from inside the park. It's a great place to get old Media Guides for all the teams in each league. At a steal, too - 25 cents each or 5 for $1. I decided that Carol needed a gift, so I got her a jersey from her absolute favorite pitcher - who is no longer with the Sox - Jim Parque. I walked around outside the park and found exactly what I was looking for - the Gift Shop was open today. That meant going into the park to go the store - something I couldn't resist. I wanted to see what was going on with the cranes and the rumor of a new scoreboard. When I got up to the main concourse, I couldn't roam around at all - but I could see the field. The old scoreboard in left field that had the lineups and other animations on it is gone, replaced by just a blue panel. It looks like it's going to be just another billboard. The main scoreboard in centerfield, however, is gutted. So, we are getting a new scoreboard! Better technology, I hope. Another little note - not a single sign that said U. S. Cellular Field. It was actually a pretty nice day outside. No sun, but in the 40's. A nice drive. When I was driving back home, however, it started raining. then sleeting. The weather went downhill rapidly. Well, at least I scored points with Carol - I think she liked her jersey (though I think she's upset I spent the money for it).