Winston-Salem’s BB&T Ballpark and BB&T Field

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BB&T is the 8th largest bank in the United States and has it’s headquarters right here in Winston-Salem, NC. It has a significant presence in our great city, not the least of which is it’s support of two of our stadiums. Yesterday, Gail and I spent time at both of them, so I thought I’d share the moments.

The Winston-Salem Dash, our minor league baseball team, makes it’s home at the BB&T Ballpark. This new, modern stadium is only a couple of years old and has been a big hit with the citizens. It is also the starting/finishing point for many local 5K and 10K running events. Yesterday, Princess Gail participated in the Home Run Fun Run 5K. We had a beautiful, clear, crisp morning and it was great fun!

Our neighbors across the street have season tickets to the Wake Forest University football games. They couldn’t make it this week so they kindly gave us their tickets! Very nice! So, after Gail’s 5K we went home, cleaned her up (LOL), and went to our first Wake Forest football game.

The BB&T Field is small but absolutely gorgeous, as you might imagine since Wake Forest University’s funding sources include RJ Reynold’s tobacco money and BB&T. I’m grateful to them for reinvesting back into their (our) wonderful community.

After the game, we met our friends April and Brent in Pilot Mountain for a nice dinner. Gail and I had a really good day! :-)

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  • Comedy Plus November 20, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Good days are a wonderful thing. Glad you had a terrific day.

    Have a super week ahead. Big hug to you and Princess Gail. :)

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    • Ferd November 20, 2011 at 9:26 PM

      You, too, Sandee! Big hug to you and Zane. :-)

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  • sharkbytes November 20, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Celebrating the hometown!

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    • Ferd November 20, 2011 at 9:26 PM

      Rah rah!
      Sis boom bah! :D

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  • Linda November 21, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    You guys always find the best ways to have fun. Your stadiums are very charming… glad it was a good day! ; )

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    • Ferd November 21, 2011 at 3:20 PM

      Thanks, Linda! Yep, it was another good day! :-)

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  • meleah rebeccah November 21, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Oh wow! The BB&T Field *IS* absolutely gorgeous! And y’all have so much fun!

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    • Ferd November 21, 2011 at 5:42 PM

      Oh, thanks for the visit, Meleah! I know you’re not feeling very well today.

      Yeah, we try to do as much fun stuff as we can. Life’s short and there’s a lot to do! :-)

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  • finding pam November 21, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Your community sounds very engaging for all people. It is really beautiful and a real gift when corporate reinvests in a community. Sounds like you and princess Gail had a grand weekend.

    Have a happy THanksgiving.

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    • Ferd November 21, 2011 at 8:33 PM

      Thanks, Pam! We are very happy here in Winston-Salem. It is a smallish city with a small town feel.

      Happy Thanksgiving to you! :-)

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