Grandpa? For my birthday?

Dear Grandpa,

Mom tells me that if I ask for something specific, you won't get it for me. You raised her to know that you get the gift that the giver selects, not a list fulfilled. But, with my birthday coming at the end of next month, I still thought I'd throw a "suggestion" out there for you.

It is something that Mom won't line up for yet. It's length could become a weapon. Plus, you are the one with "love for the game." You are the one who has the connections to Oriole "bird" paraphernalia.

All I'm saying is, that a baseball bat would be far better than this picnic table's leg I've been using! Sure, I can continue to improvise. But, I promise that I would put a bat and hat to good use.

-Ty