I'm a 30 year old Astros fan. I grew up in Alvin, and my family are longtime friends with the Ryan family. Yes, as in NOLAN Ryan. I've been an Astros fan since I came out of the womb, and I've been to many notable games throughout my life. In fact, one of my most vivid memories of my childhood is going to Mike Scott's no-hitter that clinched the division in 1986. I also used to several weeks each year in Kissimmee at the Astros spring training compound, playing some form of baseball with Nolan's sons Reese and Reid.

Basically, I've got the Astros running through my blood. I try to attend every home game if possible, and I think I might be able to hit that goal this year.

website: The J. Botter Weblog