Hello Jess, Sorry I can't help you with your sports enquiry but I saw in another post that you are Boricua...Hola!  I used to live in Puerto Rico (loved it) and am so missing the food and the lifestyle.  Welcome to Switzerland.  Drop me a line sometime if you fancy scrabbling a few folks together for a good Puerto Rican meal - I'd be happy to do my part.  I even make coquito every Christmas.
Emsy, Apr 18, 2008 @ 15:10

wow, whiffle ball, i haven't heard that in ages......i'm up for it. have you got a set here?

by the way, in NYC did yiu ever drink a chocolate egg cram? my favorite drink ( no chocolate, no egg and no cream)  :-)
epicure, Apr 18, 2008 @ 16:26

Emsy...a girl after my own heart!  Sounds like a plan.  I have to find a local shop here in Lausanne where i can buy some spanish seasonings. But as soon as i do its DEFINATELY on!  MMMM, coquito...the VERY dangerous drink i LOVE to drink!  Will keep you posted...

Chocolate egg cram you say?  Never heard of it, what is it?
Jess, Apr 18, 2008 @ 19:38

You are gonna want to head to Mr. Pickwicks, which as far as I know is the only place that carries all North American sports. I watched the NFL playoffs there last season and it was great, they even set up giant screens downstairs to watch, it was great. Good luck
Ragereri, Apr 21, 2008 @ 17:18

Baseball, hotbogs on the BBQ and French's Mustard sound like a winning combination. Is there a mustard brand that is close to generic French's?



As much as I suck at baseball I'd come out to a game and pretend like I know what's going on! ;)



KirstyW, Apr 24, 2008 @ 13:34

If you want to start an informal softball game/practice/hang out and watch games thing let me know. I definitely miss hitting a ball around. Oh and about the mustard, you can buy it at the American Food store in Geneva. I can't remember the address but I'll try to find it for you.
Brit_1565, May 2, 2008 @ 18:09

Hey Brit,

Yes, i've already been looking into it.  After searching a few of the already established baseball teams here i've noticed that they are all either too far away (especially for someone taking public transportation like me) or just too costly.

I will keep you posted but i am thinking of having something start sometime next month.

Jess
Jess, May 2, 2008 @ 18:15

For Baseball/Softball it could be interesting to help with kids starting to learn. My 6 year has started to play T-Ball with Geneva BAseball http://www.genevabaseball.ch/home.html they practice and play every Saturday morning at Vessy. For adults there is http://www.genevadragons.com/
britabroad, May 2, 2008 @ 18:30

Yea, already checked out the genevadragons which practice twice a wk (tues & thurs) but the fee is 400 CHF...OUCH!!!

My idea is to play once a wk (no fee for anyone to play).  It will be an informal game, just pure fun!  There will be food and drinks...i think i will make it a potluck type thing so that there will be no fee but everyone is required to bring something.  Everyone will send me a list of what they will bring and i can make sure there is a bit of something for everyone.  Then, we all play for just fun.  Will be a social thing.
Jess, May 2, 2008 @ 18:39

Hi Jess. I won't get to Geneva until September but then I'll definitely be looking for a place to watch baseball playoffs/football season. Let me know if you find a good one!
Vazza, May 7, 2008 @ 15:29

I have heard good things about Mr Pickwick's but haven't been there... (like you, I do the public transports, and the idea of driving in Geneva makes my hair go white!)

If you go, please let me know! I am DYING to meet some of my countrymen, especially when NFL season starts. Go Ravens! LOL
stingseven, May 9, 2008 @ 12:44

I don't think you'll have any problems meeting other Americans at the Pickwick especially when sport is on the TV , funnily enough you might get to enjoy real football (soccer) ;) .



And if they aren't showing Baltimore playing you can always request the bar staff to change channels , although not recommended when there is a big soccer match.
britabroad, May 9, 2008 @ 13:10

Hey Jess,



Wondering if you ever found a spot to watch baseball or a spot to play. I recently moved to Founex from Canada for a year and really miss watching ball on TV. Also, any news on that beer league ball you talked about starting?
walshy94, Aug 28, 2008 @ 01:48

Wow I wish I had seen this old topic yesterday... we had a softball get-together today in Lausanne.
EfeE, Aug 28, 2008 @ 02:41

Hi Beth,



Thanks for the heads up. Now I am really new to Switzerland, so is the Marine house in Lausanne or Geneva or somewhere else? I really have no clue. And if it's not too much trouble could you give me an address so I hopefully wont be lost for long. Thanks so much and I look forward to meeting everyone.



Chris
walshy94, Aug 28, 2008 @ 16:44

I don't know about baseball, but I love a good game of dodgeball. Aah, I remember when us 60-some strangers would convene on downtown Chicago Tuesday nights and throw dodgeballs at each others faces.



:w00t:
hrv_nomad, Aug 29, 2008 @ 22:17