Happy New Year

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all an early Happy New Year!  Hope you all have a fun and safe New Year's Eve!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (12-31-15)

Hi everybody,

For the last Throwback Thursday of 2015....I decided to share a pic of me celebrating the New Year from 2013.  I remember having a good time that night.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2015 Little Chase Season Highlights (12-30-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's season highlight was the night that I knocked a few back with my Twitter pal Secret Squirrel (@dwh944) at the saloon.  We had a fun time.  If you get a chance, give Secret Squirrel a follow on Twitter.  He's a swell guy...I mean squirrel.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (12-30-15)

Hi everybody,

For the last Chase Utley Photo of the Week for 2015, I decided to share a picture of Chase with former Phils skipper Charlie Manuel during happier times.  I miss the good old days.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Merry Christmas

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Month (December 2015)

Hi everybody,

For this month's Gettysburg Photo of the Month....I have decided to share a couple pictures that I found online (Gettysburg Daily) of the Lincoln Square at Christmastime.  I have never been to Gettysburg during the Holiday season so that is why I'm breaking my rule of only showing pics taken by me or my friends.  I hope to get to Gettysburg someday during the Holidays so I can see the town decorated.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (12-24-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from the 2011 Christmas season.  It was taken while I was trying to wrap some gifts.  I had a little trouble but I managed to get the presents wrapped.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2015 Little Chase Season Highlights (12-23-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's 2015 "highlight" happened during yet another time that I "visited" the Comcast SportsNet studios without permission.  This time it occurred during the filming of Phillies Postgame Live with Amy Fadool and Ricky Bottalico.  I managed to get into a selfie pic with Ricky Bo & Ms. Fadool...which was pretty cool.  I thought about joining them during the broadcast but I decided to go get some grub from the break room instead.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (12-23-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a cool pic of Chase practicing on the field.  I think it is during Spring Training but am not certain.  Either way....I hope you all enjoy it.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Happy Birthday Chase

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish a belated Happy Birthday to my hero Chase Utley.  His birthday was yesterday.  By a pure coincidence....yesterday was my birthday as well.  I have decided to honor both our birthdays with some cake.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (12-17-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from the 2011 Christmas season.  I had just returned from shopping and had a bit of trouble getting the gifts I got for my friends out of the bag.  Lucky for me...I was able to get out of my predicament eventually and enjoy the rest of the Holiday season.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2015 Little Chase Season Highlights (12-16-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's highlight is a little foggy for me.  I think it may have occurred when I either drank or ate a little too much.  I guess that I'm solving a mystery with BBC's Sherlock and we hitched a ride on a giant bee.  I really gotta cut down on those late night snacks.

I may be tripping....

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (12-16-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a cool pic of Chase taken during batting practice.  I really like this shot.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Ken Giles Traded To The Houston Astros

Hi everybody,

The Phillies traded closer Ken Giles and Minor League infielder Jonathan Arauz to the Houston Astros for pitchers Vincent Velasquez, Brett Oberholtzer, Thomas Eshelman, Mark Appel and Harold Arauz earlier this week.  All five of the newly acquired starting pitchers are projected to be either on the Phils or in Triple A at the start of the 2016 season.

I want to wish Ken Giles well with the Astros.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (12-10-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from a few years back when I was doing root beer reviews on the blog.  Sadly...this feature did not last long but I did manage to get some pictures of myself with root beers that I never reviewed.

This pic was taken during my first trip to Gettysburg in the Spring of 2012 with a six-pack of Appalachian Brewing Company Gourmet Style Root Beer. The root beer turned out to be quite tasty and the trip to Gettysburg was really fun as well.  Hope to get back to Gettysburg again before too long and get a couple more sixers of this Appalachian root beer.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2015 Little Chase Season Highlights (12-9-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's highlight is one that I'm not so proud of.  It occurred in the immediate aftermath of the trade of my hero Chase Utley to the Los Angeles Dodgers.  I was very sad and thought about retiring from both the blog and Twitter because I wasn't sure if I was needed anymore.  I unfortunately drank a little too much for a few days until I regained my senses due to both my immediate friends and my Twitter pals.  I'm doing better since I now realize that I can be both a fan of my hero Chase and the Phils (who I love and can never abandon).

So here are several pics during that time when I drank a bit too much.

Down in the dumps....

You don't know me....

Just call me Rummy....

Between drinks....

The pumpkin beer was good....

As were the Green Apples....

Ah the food....

A little hair of the dog....

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (12-9-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's pic is from a much happier time after the Phils won a game and Chase got to celebrate with his teammates.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Resigns With The Dodgers

Hi everybody,

Former Phils second baseman (and my hero) Chase Utley has resigned with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  The contract is reported to be a one year $7 million dollar deal.  Although I miss Chase and will always think of him as a Phillie...I wish him well.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (12-3-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment was from a couple years ago.  It was the day that I first tried fondue.  That was some good eating and from that day forward "fondue" became "fundue" for me.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2015 Little Chase Season Highlights (12-2-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's "highlight" happened one of the times that I sneaked into the Comcast SportsNet studio this season.  I decided to get on camera while anchor Jen Daniels (@JenDanielsCSN) was doing the SportsNet Central Minute and wackiness ensued.  Lucky for me, Ms. Daniels is a good sport who didn't seem to mind my goofing around.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (12-2-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is just a pic of Chase standing in the dugout watching the ballgame.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Happy Thanksgiving

Hi everybody,

I just want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!  Enjoy the good eating and football!

Time to get this turkey in the oven....

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Month (November 2015)

Hi everybody,

This month's Gettysburg photo is from Little Round Top and was taken by friends of mine back in June 2009.  Hope you all enjoy it.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (11-26-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday pic is from my trip to Gettysburg last April. I love visiting that historic town and checking out all the monuments.  I hope to get back there again in the next year.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2015 Little Chase Season Highlights (11-25-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's highlight was the day that I was named the T-Mobile Data Strong Fan of the Game.  This happened right around when Chase was traded so this honor cheered me up for awhile.  Thanks again to T-Mobile, the Phils and Gregg Murphy for both choosing and saying some nice things about me.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (11-25-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo of Chase is a pic of him hanging out in the dugout.  Not sure if this happened before, during or after the game but it looks like Chase is enjoying his drink.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (11-19-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday picture was from a few years ago when I was having a meal from Kentucky Fried Chicken.  That chow sure was tasty. I'm gonna have to get a bucket of KFC chicken in the near future.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2015 Little Chase Season Highlights (11-18-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's 2015 highlight was early in the season when the NBC 10 Weather Crew was hosting an event at Citizen's Bank Park.  I was able to sneak onto the field and be part of a selfie taken by meteorologist Sheena Parveen.  She didn't seem to mind that I was in her shot.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (11-18-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is another cool shot of Chase fielding a ball.  I miss him being a Phillie.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (11-12-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday pic is from the 2014 season on the night that I got my hands on a Chase Utley bobblehead.  That was a great night.  I wish Chase was still a Phillies so I could get even more new bobbleheads of my hero.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Veterans Day

Hi everybody,

To all of our veterans, both living and dead....thank you for your service to our country.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2015 Little Chase Season Highlights (11-11-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's 2015 highlight was the day that I "met" Chase while he was in the dugout.  It was a great time!  We talked for a bit and Chase even told me that he follows me on Twitter and this blog. ;-)  What a great honor! :-)

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (11-11-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a pic of Chase sliding during a preseason game.  Hope he was safe!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (11-5-15)

Hi everybody,

Now that Halloween is behind us, I can now focus on some other photos for Throwback Thursday.  This week's pic is from the day that my friends brought over some chicken and dumplings that they made.  The chicken and dumplings were supposed to last me a couple meals but it was so good that I finished it in one sitting.  Now that was some good eats.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2015 Little Chase Season Highlights (11-4-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's 2015 season highlight occurred in Arizona during the ballgame between the Phillies and Diamondbacks.  Phils announcer and my Twitter pal Gregg Murphy was eating a Churro Dog that is sold at the Dbacks ballpark.  While Murph wasn't looking, I decided to check out this tasty treat for myself.  I won't say that I ate the Churro Dog...but it was delicious.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (11-4-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a cool older picture of Chase, Chooch, Ryan Howard and Shane Victorino during the Pledge of Allegiance.  Old School Phils from the time of the run.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Happy Halloween

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish all of you a safe and Happy Halloween.  I decided to be Little Hulk this year and I think I look pretty good.  I plan to provide an update of my Halloween adventures soon so keep checking the blog.

LITTLE HULK EAT CANDY...

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Month (October 2015)

Hi everybody,

It's time for the October edition of the Gettysburg Photo of the Month.  Since Halloween is around the corner, I decided to re-use a cool ghost pic that some of my friends took when visiting Gettysburg a few years ago.  It is the picture of the ghost soldier taken entering the Peace Light Memorial.

Here is the picture lightened so you can get a better look at the ghost.

Here is the link if you want to read the original post with additional information about this ghost pic:

Gettysburg Ghosts

Hope you enjoy the pic and are enjoying the Halloween season.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (10-29-15)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday pic is my Halloween costume from last year.  I decided to dress up as Heisenberg a.k.a. Walter White from the hit TV series Breaking Bad.  Instead of producing illegal drugs, I decided to make and sell pies instead.  I was known as Piesenberg and my plan was to take over the pie market in the Delaware Valley.  Unfortunately I just ended up eating all the inventory.  At least the pies were tasty.

Say my name...

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase