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A Birthday Announcement

Yelloncard_tiny by Al on in Meta BCB

No, it's not my birthday today, as you well know if you've been reading BCB since at least last November.

Today is BCB's second birthday -- the very first post here was on February 9, 2005.

In those two years, the Cubs have, well, gone from mediocre to awful, and we hope this year will return to at least respectability and perhaps contention. And BCB has become a large and vibrant community, for which I thank every single one of you.

Since its inception I've been the sole blogger and site administrator here. That's the way I've wanted it, and, as my SB Nation colleague Adam Morris put it on his Rangers site Lone Star Ball, I have done this for a lot of reasons, in Adam's words, "not the least of which being that I'm a selfish control-freak". (HEY! You're not supposed to be nodding in agreement!)

But, as Adam also says, I'm not at my computer 24/7 (even though it may seem that way to you at times), and also, the size of the site has prompted me to enlist some help.

With that in mind, I'm taking this opportunity to announce to all of you that I've asked cubbiejulie to officially come on board as contributing editor and assistant blogmistress. I have great admiration for her enthusiasm and passion for the Cubs and the quality of her writing. In her new capacity, she will:

  • Continue to post her Off-Base Diaries, subject only to her rules... which I know you will follow!
  • Coordinate all BCB projects and contests, like the upcoming fantasy leagues, and the BCB day in the bleachers (with my help) and I've also asked her to help me think of ideas for next year's offseason project. If you've got any, let her know!
  • Help out by updating gameday open threads if I've posted them and left for the ballpark and some big news breaks, and add the lineups when they're posted, and post the threads and recaps if, for any reason, I have to be away from the site (at this time I don't anticipate that happening, however).
  • Post other breaking news on the main page if I'm not around when it happens.
  • And, share some of her own Cub and baseball thoughts on the main page from time to time.

This is a big step for me, and I want you to know that this is still my site, and I'll be doing the vast majority of the blogging, but I'm thrilled to have cubbiejulie's help, so please join me in welcoming her. And don't piss her off, because she now has the power to ban you!

That said, I turn over the rest of this post to her.

I would like to thank the voting members of the BCB Academy for voting me Most Beautiful and Supreme Princess of BCB.  I will certainly remember this honor for as long as I can. I look forward to receiving both your many accolades and your expensive gifts (Al will post a diary about where I am registered).

When Al first approached me about this, I had second thoughts about taking on additional responsibilities for no pay, as my bosses might not find you all as charming as they do paying clients (you all could fix that problem pretty easily, you know).  However, the power to ban Al and unban Colossus was too much to pass up, so here I am.  Don't worry, I will still be the same cubbiejulie -- I'll just have the power to toy with your BCB existences for my own amusement.

Fear me. (Okay, not really)

Wait, I take it back, go ahead and fear me.

Discuss, as has been often said here, amongst yourselves. Today's top 100 post will be up in a couple of hours.

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Welcome
Cubbiejulie! I look forward to your contributions. Long live the Queen! (Trying for brownie points, in case I need them later).

Good move, Al.

Damn, this is gonna be a good year to be a Cub fan.

I've thought that before.

I've thought that almost every year since the mid'70s. Sigh. Now I'm depressed.

A serious moment for the match is when it burst into flame...

by Kegler on Feb 9, 2007 8:30 AM CST   0 recs

Happy Birthday BCB!
Congratulations Princess Julie on accepting this awesome responsibility (and the fearful power that goes with it)!
Football and basketball are just things to do between baseball seasons.

by MetsSuck on Feb 9, 2007 8:31 AM CST   0 recs

Oh boy...
There goes the neighborhood.
worthless...

by tyger1147 on Feb 9, 2007 8:39 AM CST   0 recs

See...
... I KNEW this was a good idea!!
"[BCB] is much better than... well, everything." -- gravedigger, January 21, 2007

by Al on Feb 9, 2007 8:43 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

LOUD, SUSTAINED APPLAUSE!!!
Can't nobody keep me down.
worthless...

by tyger1147 on Feb 9, 2007 8:54 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

All bow
to the new Queen. Al, you couldn't have made a better choice. My cub friends and I all look forward to your front page daily and of course the second read of the day is OBD. I never go by a day without reading both. Julie, remember power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely! Take it easy on us plebs.

Could this be a blognation world record? Two administrators, a man and a woman, sharing internet blog time? We are so lucky! (Don't let this go to your head julie, many kings have sent their queens away for a long, long time.)

Spendry!!!

by mrcubsfan on Feb 9, 2007 8:43 AM CST   0 recs

Congrats, Julie!
and don't worry, pro bono work gives you mad karma points.  I looke forward to your contributions and a successful '07 campaign.  A much deserved honor for you, Julie!

Are you gonna take Carrie Muskat's job next?

Chicks dig the long ball

by Will23 on Feb 9, 2007 8:51 AM CST   0 recs

From a 90% Lurker
I welcome the addition of cubbiejulie with great enthusiasm.

I am completely addicted to this site and one of the people responsible for that addiciton is cubbiejulie.

One of the top items on my personal to-do list is to meet Al in the bleachers sometime this year and to attend the Cubs convention, perhaps next year, and get to meet many of you other Cubs fanatics, including cubbiejulie.  Only time and life (not the magazines) can impede me in my quest.

Keep on, keepin' on.

We'll be in Cubbie heaven in twenty-o-seven!

by Luigi on Feb 9, 2007 8:55 AM CST   0 recs

Happy Birthday, BCB!
From a fellow BCB addict, a former lurker and a lifelong Cubs fan, thanks for all the great work, Al, and congratulations to Julie!
I didn't have the ball, bitch!

by dat cubfan daver on Feb 9, 2007 9:01 AM CST   0 recs

Grrrr!
High OBP — good. Adding cubbiejulie to BCB staff — better.

PS- Grrr.

by Adam Dunn on Feb 9, 2007 9:06 AM CST   0 recs

Adam!
Nice to see you here. Please don't gnaw on the sidebars.
"[BCB] is much better than... well, everything." -- gravedigger, January 21, 2007

by Al on Feb 9, 2007 9:07 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Happy Birthday, BCB!!
BTW, who the f*ck is cubbiejulie?!

UZI

"We don't make mistakes here, we just have happy accidents. Everything is possible here. This is your little universe." - Bob Ross

by Ozgreeder on Feb 9, 2007 9:17 AM CST   0 recs

that's what I'm trying to figure out
 
TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Feb 9, 2007 9:18 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Isn't she
that girl... from that place?
Los Cachorros!

by Laven on Feb 9, 2007 9:21 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Oh right
always wearing those shoes.
http://www.last.fm/user/baturkey

by baturkey on Feb 9, 2007 9:33 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

And...
the pillbox hat!  Let's not forget the pillbox hat!

UZI

"We don't make mistakes here, we just have happy accidents. Everything is possible here. This is your little universe." - Bob Ross

by Ozgreeder on Feb 9, 2007 9:44 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

she smells too
from what I've heard.
TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Feb 9, 2007 9:51 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Like...
Cheetos and Snapple.

UZI

"We don't make mistakes here, we just have happy accidents. Everything is possible here. This is your little universe." - Bob Ross

by Ozgreeder on Feb 9, 2007 9:54 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Jinx,
Gravedizzle.

UZI

"We don't make mistakes here, we just have happy accidents. Everything is possible here. This is your little universe." - Bob Ross

by Ozgreeder on Feb 9, 2007 9:54 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

-diggitty
 
TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Feb 9, 2007 9:58 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Gravediggizzle....
n/t

UZI

"We don't make mistakes here, we just have happy accidents. Everything is possible here. This is your little universe." - Bob Ross

by Ozgreeder on Feb 9, 2007 10:01 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Like..
...a diaper fill of Mexican food.
PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Feb 9, 2007 9:54 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

I do not!
Stop it! I'll ban you all!
HENDRY!

by cubbiejulie on Feb 9, 2007 10:02 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Smelly.
Pirate.

Hooker.

UZI

"We don't make mistakes here, we just have happy accidents. Everything is possible here. This is your little universe." - Bob Ross

by Ozgreeder on Feb 9, 2007 10:51 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Go back to your home...
...on WHORE ISLAND!
PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Feb 9, 2007 12:17 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Oh yeah?
Well you have bad hair.
HENDRY!

by cubbiejulie on Feb 9, 2007 12:18 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

I have....
many leather-bound books....and...my apartment smells of rich mahogany.

UZI

"We don't make mistakes here, we just have happy accidents. Everything is possible here. This is your little universe." - Bob Ross

by Ozgreeder on Feb 9, 2007 12:51 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

I'm gonna punch you in the ovary...
...that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker.
PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Feb 9, 2007 12:55 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

How time flies
Wow, I've been a member since 7/19/2005. I found this site by just googling "Cubs". Even though the Cubs have struggled over the last two years it's been fun sharing opinions and talking about them here on BCB.

Well, Happy Birthday BCB and thanks Al for all the work you put in.

One more thing, is there a way that we (the BCB bloggers) could buy BCB T-shits? Do BCB T-shirts exist? A BCB shirt would find much use in my clothing rotation.

THE FONZ HAS ARRIVED!

by amaru on Feb 9, 2007 9:18 AM CST   0 recs

Member since 5/27/2005
 
TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Feb 9, 2007 9:21 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

T-shirts...
... now, this has been on the left sidebar for a long time -- look at "BCB Store".

There's a possibility we may look into doing some other stuff, with different logos and info on them, in the future.

"[BCB] is much better than... well, everything." -- gravedigger, January 21, 2007

by Al on Feb 9, 2007 9:24 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

For some reason
I never look at the lest sidebar. Except when thong woman was up.
THE FONZ HAS ARRIVED!

by amaru on Feb 9, 2007 9:28 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

New logos!
I'll buy a shirt. Design some cool ones to identify each other with at games!
Spendry!!!

by mrcubsfan on Feb 9, 2007 12:43 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Anyone...
... want to design some stuff? Email me.
"[BCB] is much better than... well, everything." -- gravedigger, January 21, 2007

by Al on Feb 9, 2007 12:45 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Member since 4/11/2005
803 total posts.  Love BCB!
Chicks dig the long ball

by Will23 on Feb 9, 2007 9:40 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Only 803 posts in two years?
You're slacking!
"[BCB] is much better than... well, everything." -- gravedigger, January 21, 2007

by Al on Feb 9, 2007 9:44 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

I know, right..
..and BTW I like the new "BCB Staff" tab on the upper right of the front page.  

804 posts now =)

Chicks dig the long ball

by Will23 on Feb 9, 2007 10:03 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

I'm wearing a BCB thong as I write this... :)
Happy birthday BCB and congrats Julie. This site just keeps getting better and better! Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication Al!

by bergs55 on Feb 9, 2007 9:24 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

You are perhaps kidding, but...
... if you were so inclined, you could indeed buy a BCB thong right this very minute.
"[BCB] is much better than... well, everything." -- gravedigger, January 21, 2007

by Al on Feb 9, 2007 9:26 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Exactly what I was thinking!
And if you look at the link right now, there's free shipping on orders of $50 or more!
"[BCB] is much better than... well, everything." -- gravedigger, January 21, 2007

by Al on Feb 9, 2007 9:33 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

I was kidding but...
Now I figured out what to get my wife for Valentines Day!
(She'd strangle me with it...) Who knew?

by bergs55 on Feb 9, 2007 9:46 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Boooooo
Just Kidding.  We all knew this was coming,  since Al can't keep a secret.  At least, his hints were very telling. Anyway, congrats end happy B-Day BCB!
PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Feb 9, 2007 9:18 AM CST   0 recs

What hints were those?
<looking around innocently>
"[BCB] is much better than... well, everything." -- gravedigger, January 21, 2007

by Al on Feb 9, 2007 9:25 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

oh, just some comments...
...On a certain Top 100 post I have not forgotten about.
PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Feb 9, 2007 9:30 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Seriously...
... which one?
"[BCB] is much better than... well, everything." -- gravedigger, January 21, 2007

by Al on Feb 9, 2007 9:33 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

using my handheld...
...so l cant find it now. But you hinted that Julie will soon be able to close threads and ban people.  Then you kept insisting that Julie would yet the last word. I put 2 and 2 together.
PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Feb 9, 2007 9:49 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Hmph.
You're too smart. Last time I give hints!
"[BCB] is much better than... well, everything." -- gravedigger, January 21, 2007

by Al on Feb 9, 2007 9:51 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Oh yes...
... actually, I can.

I just have to stop giving hints, that's all.

"[BCB] is much better than... well, everything." -- gravedigger, January 21, 2007

by Al on Feb 9, 2007 9:57 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Holy Shnikees!!!
There's an effin' "BCB Staff" now. I sooooo do not like this.
worthless...

by tyger1147 on Feb 9, 2007 9:42 AM CST   0 recs

Why?
It's still the same people who have been here all along.
"[BCB] is much better than... well, everything." -- gravedigger, January 21, 2007

by Al on Feb 9, 2007 9:44 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Happy Birthday
BCB. Thanks Al for this great site and keeping us informed on everything. I know it's a lot of work.

Congrats Julie.

COTTS!!!

by sue369 on Feb 9, 2007 9:47 AM CST   0 recs

Hey Julie
Since Al won't, will you un ban Collosus?
PTBNL!

by gravedigger on Feb 9, 2007 9:52 AM CST   0 recs

NO
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Feb 9, 2007 9:53 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Don't hold back, Faith.
Tell us how you really feel.
"[BCB] is much better than... well, everything." -- gravedigger, January 21, 2007

by Al on Feb 9, 2007 9:58 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

i'll get banned for that
 
TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Feb 9, 2007 9:59 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

LOL
No, you won't.
"[BCB] is much better than... well, everything." -- gravedigger, January 21, 2007

by Al on Feb 9, 2007 10:01 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

An idea...
... cubbiejulie since you're the official BCB cruise director... Is anyone else interested in a BCB March Madness contest on ESPN or Yahoo?

DmL

by dmlichte on Feb 9, 2007 9:54 AM CST   0 recs

I'm down for that
Anyone else?

My Hoosiers shall slay you all!

HENDRY!

by cubbiejulie on Feb 9, 2007 10:01 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

I'm in.
Where you can all laugh at my selections; I never do well in the office pool.
"[BCB] is much better than... well, everything." -- gravedigger, January 21, 2007

by Al on Feb 9, 2007 10:04 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

I'm in...
Despite all my prowess in fantasy sports (champion in baseball, basketball and now football--who cares if two of them had half the people quit!?), I stink at doing pools. Horrible. Always have been. But I still like them.
worthless...

by tyger1147 on Feb 9, 2007 10:28 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

I as well
Looking forward to winning, along with UNC
I very excite about this upcoming season! Jenqui!

by nextyearcub on Feb 9, 2007 11:33 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

You will all
fall to the Buckeyes. I'm in.

Shouldn't there be a rule against red-headed leaders around here...?

HAPPY B-DAY BCB!!!!!!!!

by On tha come up on Feb 9, 2007 11:34 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

I Hope Not
I am kinda partial to my UW Badger myself.

Actually having a very good year for a change.

I did not however appreciate Indiana beating UW and knocking them into a tie for 1st in the big 10 with the hated Wolverines.

My God that one is going to land in Milwaukee - Lou Boudreau describing a Dave Kingman home run in the Cub/Phillie 23 to 22 game in 1979.

by cjn54 on Feb 9, 2007 11:56 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

Congrats
When I saw you writing out the name tags at the Cubs Convention I knew Al would soon have you working on the site as well. Good news for BCB.
wccubfan

by wccubfan on Feb 9, 2007 10:18 AM CST   0 recs

Happy Birthday.
I've been a member since last summer.  I wish I had more time to post and get involved in the converstations, but I am here everyday reading what everyone has to say.  I love it and keep up the good work.  Hopefully this summer I can actually meet some of you at Wrigley.
2007 is the year, I can feel it in my bones.

by indytaz on Feb 9, 2007 10:19 AM CST   0 recs

Happy B-Day
And congrats to cubbiejulie. Rule the throne with kindness.
I very excite about this upcoming season! Jenqui!

by nextyearcub on Feb 9, 2007 10:31 AM CST   0 recs

BlueMike
CubbieJulie is a poor second choice for this new position.  The clear choice was BlueMike63.  Why in the world would you want someone in this position who writes well, is smart, is passionate about the game and has a sense of humor.   Its a bad choice because soon you will hear mutterings as to why your "backup quarterback" should have your job.

BlueMike63, in contrast, is a bit like having Kyle Orton or Chad Hutchinson or Henry Burris as your primary backup QB.   No matter how bad the primary QB is playing, no one is going to demand that they be put in the game.  But when the backup QB is Peyton Manning or Tom Brady.....  

You will long regret this decision.  You have just installed Tom Brady or Peyton Manning as your backup QB.

by frustratedfan on Feb 9, 2007 11:26 AM CST   0 recs

Hmmm
I see the unspoken implication that I'm Rex Grossman.
"[BCB] is much better than... well, everything." -- gravedigger, January 21, 2007

by Al on Feb 9, 2007 11:40 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

I concur
Mike would've made a great commentator
TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Feb 9, 2007 11:43 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

This is
Funny, yet true to a point. Al, you might want to step it up a little bit or you may become the Drew Bledsoe of SB Nation.
I very excite about this upcoming season! Jenqui!

by nextyearcub on Feb 9, 2007 11:45 AM CST to parent up   0 recs

that...
was pretty good.
wccubfan

by wccubfan on Feb 9, 2007 12:38 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Congratulation Oh great and wonderful BCB Goddess!
Well, now that Al has finally added you to the staff, I know for sure the Cubs will win it all this year.  Seems like an omen (not the movie).  I eagerly look forward to your column everyday and for some strange reason can't stop smiling every time I get near a blender (might be the booze, but I doubt it).  Woo WOo WOO!!!

Happy Birthday BCB!

"If it bleeds, you get first base. And if it really, really hurts, you get second base. But you have to get a note from your mother first."

by Jettero2112 on Feb 9, 2007 11:34 AM CST   0 recs

Happy Birthday and what a present
I don't speak up much but here goes!

I come here to learn from all of you: (THANK YOU)
young and old
grumps and chumps
Jerks and Jokers
wise and wise-ass

only kidding please no ban me, so sorry, I love this site thanks to everyone who contributes positively and constructively the rest of you need a nap.

HAIL QUEEN JULIE!

What a blessing she has been to all of us and What a huge burden she now takes on for AL

Thanks Julie, and Congratulations AL

When I die, I hope they don't cremate me 'cuz I'll burn forever." ...Harry Caray

by JimmyJ31 on Feb 9, 2007 11:46 AM CST   0 recs

Julie I Promise
No more lawyer jokes, or dispairging comments on the law profession.

I am a disabled vet who loves the Cubs and is tired of discord.

Have fun, don't stay out to late.

My God that one is going to land in Milwaukee - Lou Boudreau describing a Dave Kingman home run in the Cub/Phillie 23 to 22 game in 1979.

by cjn54 on Feb 9, 2007 12:00 PM CST   0 recs