Cubs 2008!

[brdlwyr]

Cubs 2008!#1

Posted: 7/15/08 at 7:53pm

What a great start for America's favorite team! Let's count the All Stars! 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8!

Every game is like a playoff game at Wrigley.

Next Year is Here!

Go Cubs!
Updated On: 7/15/08 at 07:53 PM

[StageManager2]

re: Cubs 2008!#2

Posted: 7/15/08 at 7:59pm

This could very well be the year. I was just discussing this with my bro. Imagine, exactly 100 years later.

2004 Red Sox -- Check
2005 White Sox -- Check
2008 Cubs --

Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiae
Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra
Salve, Salve Regina
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
O clemens O pia

[SpellingBeeFan4Ever]

re: Cubs 2008!#2

Posted: 7/15/08 at 8:47pm

I was in The King And I when they lost the game they needed to win in order to go to the World Series. There were reports of portable TVS in the lobby and some in the Theatre. I did see a bright light come from a seat at one point.

He's a faker, and you've been taken in by his con. And in doing so, you are enabling him. He is doing more damage to aspergers than papa's words ever could. -Chane/Liverpool on me having asperger syndrome.

[jam_man]

re: Cubs 2008!#3

Posted: 7/15/08 at 11:11pm

I'm going to a Cardinals-Cubs game next month at Wrigley. I'm thinking about bringing a black cat to set loose on the field. Or maybe I should be more creative and come up with a new omen.

I'm a Cardinals fan through and through, and I have little doubt in my heart that the Cubs will somehow fail again this year. However, should they not fail and win it all, I'll be the first one to stand and applaud.

"Who is Stephen Sondheim?" -roninjoey
"The man who wishes he had written Phantom of the Opera!" - SueleenGay

GO CARDINALS!!!

[StageManager2]

re: Cubs 2008!#4

Posted: 7/15/08 at 11:15pm

If you REALLY wanna curse the Cubs, bring a goat instead.

Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiae
Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra
Salve, Salve Regina
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
O clemens O pia

[brdlwyr]

re: Cubs 2008!#5

Posted: 7/15/08 at 11:21pm

We can handle a cat, but NOT a goat!

jam, I have tickets for the Cards series in August.

[jam_man]

re: Cubs 2008!#6

Posted: 7/15/08 at 11:36pm

Actually, I've never gotten the goat thing. I know the story, but I never got how that could've been a stronger curse than the Bambino or the Black Sox - both of which were actual baseball-related curses. Not letting a dude with a goat into the ballpark? I don't know about that...

I am really excited for that game. I've never been to Wrigley before, and I also went to the Cards-Cubs game on the 5th when Kerry Wood gave up three runs in the 9th. That was a great day!

brdlwyr, which game are you going to? I'll have to check again, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to the Sunday game. I'm hoping that's the start of another historic collapse, weather I get to be the cause of it or not!

"Who is Stephen Sondheim?" -roninjoey
"The man who wishes he had written Phantom of the Opera!" - SueleenGay

GO CARDINALS!!!

[brdlwyr]

re: Cubs 2008!#7

Posted: 7/15/08 at 11:52pm

Jam, I am on Friday.

Now, the Cubs somewhat deserve it, because the Billy Goat is one of my favorite Chicago spots!

[brdlwyr]

re: Cubs 2008!#8

Posted: 8/26/08 at 11:34pm

Cubs come from behind tonight! Zambrano gets yet another hit, but does give up a bunch of runs. September will be very difficult. The schedule favors the Brewers.

We need to sweep the Pirates and take 3 of 4 from the Phillies. We have six with the Brewers in September! The Season might be decided in Milwaukee during the last series.

[brdlwyr]

re: Cubs 2008!#9

Posted: 8/28/08 at 11:21pm

Two Grand Slams tonight for Chicago!

[mc1227]

re: Cubs 2008!#10

Posted: 8/29/08 at 11:35am

This might just be your year....Of course, I have my own favorite team. Wishing you luck for the remainder of the season. Beat those Philthy Phillies!!

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[DBillyP]

re: Cubs 2008!#11

Posted: 8/30/08 at 11:02am

My father is a lifelong Cubs fan, having grown up in Gary, Indiana. He and his brother used to skip school to go to opening day, and there now is a brick in the pavement at Wrigley that says "Skipped school Opening Day '57" and his name. He plans his vacations around the Cubs schedule, even waiting to visit his new grandson in Atlanta until the Cubs were in town.

I always have said that my dad would have a heart attack and die the day the Cubs win the World Series. I thought he would love forever ... now I am not so sure!

"I am open, and I am willing, For to be hopeless would seem so strange. It dishonors those who go before us, So lift me up to the light of change." Holly Near

[brdlwyr]

re: Cubs 2008!#12

Posted: 9/9/08 at 10:58pm

Is this 1969? This is a living a nightmare!

[DBillyP]

re: Cubs 2008!#13

Posted: 9/10/08 at 10:10am

Keep the faith, brd. That's what I am trying to do!

"I am open, and I am willing, For to be hopeless would seem so strange. It dishonors those who go before us, So lift me up to the light of change." Holly Near

[brdlwyr]

re: Cubs 2008!#14

Posted: 9/10/08 at 11:56am

We do have solace in that the Brewers are also in a major slump. The Cubs/Brewers 6 games will obviously decide the Division Champion!

[brdlwyr]

Cubs Win Central Division#15

Posted: 9/20/08 at 6:32pm

Cubs win National League Central Division!

THIS IS THE YEAR!!!!!!

[StageManager2]

Cubs Win Central Division#16

Posted: 9/20/08 at 6:35pm

'Cause it bears repeating (pun intended):

2004 Red Sox -- Check
2005 White Sox -- Check
2008 Cubs --


ETA: Congrats!

Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiae
Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra
Salve, Salve Regina
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Eva
Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
O clemens O pia

Updated On: 9/20/08 at 06:35 PM

[billygoatgirl300]

Cubs Win Central Division#17

Posted: 9/20/08 at 6:41pm

Congrats to the Cubs! Seems most of the post season teams will be set within the next few days.

The towel waving reminded me of a Per?nist rally. I kept chanting "Evita!" whenever they'd pan to the crowds. - SM2

[brdlwyr]

Cubs Win Central Division#18

Posted: 9/20/08 at 8:09pm

SM2 - you are correct! We are next! We have great pitching, great position players and lots of bats (most of the time!)

GO CUBS!

[brdlwyr]

Cubs Win Central Division#19

Posted: 9/23/08 at 12:38am

Cubs beat Mets! Pitcher hits grand slam!

[xxnewgirlxx]

Cubs Win Central Division#20

Posted: 9/23/08 at 10:22am

I was lucky enough to be at the game Saturday when they clinched. It was fantastic.

Go Cubs Go!

[brdlwyr]

Cubs Win Central Division#21

Posted: 9/23/08 at 12:19pm

I was at Wrigley Wed and Thu for the Brewers. I am sure that it was fun on Saturday!

It is funny that we play the Mets and the Brewers this week and have a part in their destinies!