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April 11, 2006

7 to 7 at Fenway: Even the last row is great today

At least seven Rhode Islanders made it -- really, just made it -- into Fenway Park for today's home opener.

Our correspondent Steve Peoples found David Wyman and his wife, Diane, of Warwick, sitting in the 40th -- and last -- row of the bleachers. They were with Tom Partington of Pawtucket and Shawn Bazinet of Warwick.

Diane got the tickets for David's 37th birthday on March 10. She paid $125 through a broker.

"You don't get further back than this, I think," said Daivid, an electrician. "Hey, there aren't any poles in the way."

"You're always driving down the road, thinking 'I'd love to be there on opening day...Now I am.' "

Sitting a row in front of them was another group of Rhode Islanders. Andy Peterson was accompanied by two friends from Bristol and another friend from New Bedford.

Peterson, a land surveyor, bought his tickets for the $12 face value.

"I wouldn't care if I was on top of the (light) tower, as long as I'm inside" the park, " Peterson said.

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