Bleed Cubbie Blue: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Sports blogs for fans, by fans.
New Blog: RSL Soapbox for Real Salt Lake Fans!

Where will you be tonight at 5:30pm CT?

I thought I'd see what everyone is doing tonight for the game.  Last year I watched the first 2 games at a local sports bar.  The atmosphere was great, but the outcomes were not.  For game 3 I decided to stay home, alone, and watch the disaster unfold. 

So where will you be tonight when Demp throws that first pitch?  At the game? Wrigleyville? At home? listening on the radio at work? Let's hear it. 

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of SB Nation or Al Yellon, managing editor (unless it's a FanPost posted by Al). FanPost opinions are valued expressions of opinion by passionate and knowledgeable baseball fans.

0 recs  |  Comment 78 comments

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

Jake's Pub - Ankeny, IA

Should be a lot of fun. Good Cub fans there.

by bakester on Oct 1, 2008 9:12 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I have my littel sisters bday party tonight...

but i told my mom, the game WILL BE ON TV!!!!!

by bleed that blue on Oct 1, 2008 9:16 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

other wise it would be

the local drinkin well….but ill save that for tomorrow and be a hurtin unit friday at work

by bleed that blue on Oct 1, 2008 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

On the Metra...

listening to my 15 year old WalkMan…. Grrrr….

by digitalbenjamin on Oct 1, 2008 9:18 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

in Springfield, MO

I have the fortune of being on a business trip this week. I’ll find a local sports bar.

If any BCBers live out here, let me know!

by cubfan1982 on Oct 1, 2008 9:19 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You have my sympathy.

Shot a story there for German TV. One of the less pleasant experiences of my working life.

by MN exile on Oct 1, 2008 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At home

I will be watching a lot of the game at home, but I have to play softball tonight at 7 so I won’t get to see the whole game. Blah. I should fake an injury.

by rambler19 on Oct 1, 2008 9:20 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In my seat in the left-field bleachers.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Oct 1, 2008 9:20 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fort Collins, CO

Cheering our boys on while my roommates just kind of shrug and laugh everytime something bad happens.

2008 NL Central Champs!

by TyCubsfan on Oct 1, 2008 9:20 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In the bleachers...

Hopefully a row or two down from Al.

Go Cubs Go!

by BartlettBob on Oct 1, 2008 9:24 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

On a train between Cairo and Aswan

It will be about 12:30 here : (

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Oct 1, 2008 9:28 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pittsburgh, PA

In front of my TV, with some buddies

"Winning is the greatest marketing idea of all time." --Cubs President John McDonough

by cubbieblue on Oct 1, 2008 9:29 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

209 Row 11

Two rows behind Kasey, who I am SURE is wearing his Lou jersey to annoy me as he loves to do that.I will NOT be wearing my Maddux jersey and it is the only one I have. I am wearing my uber cool Cubs suede jacket and Mom is wearing my EXTRA one ( my favorite piece of Cub clothing EVER).

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Oct 1, 2008 9:30 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Edge. Of. My. Seat.

Or couch cushion. Whatever.

make*art

by neverAcquiesce on Oct 1, 2008 9:38 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I get off work at precisely 5:30 pm.

So I’ll be dragging my anxiety-ridden self to the bus then to the train then to my car then home. During that time, I will be wearing down the battery on my cell phone following the action. I tell ya, they couldn’t have picked a more perfect time to keep me from following the first hour or so of this game.

The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions

by dat cubfan daver on Oct 1, 2008 9:41 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gimme your number

and I’ll call and update ya. ;)

make*art

by neverAcquiesce on Oct 1, 2008 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know I just might

You know I just might do that

The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions

by dat cubfan daver on Oct 1, 2008 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sent u an email

Join the BCB Flickr Group: http://flickr.com/groups/bleedcubbieblue

by tony412 on Oct 1, 2008 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm leaving work early...

At around noon. I’m going home, getting all my Cubs gear on, and heading down to Wrigleyville to enjoy the game at a bar (haven’t decided which one yet).

"Remember each day this year, where you were, what you were doing, who you were with, how you felt as the Cubs win their way through it. Because if this does turn out to be the promised land we have all been waiting for, you will want to remember, savor, cherish every moment..."

by CubsBullsBears on Oct 1, 2008 9:45 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marshalltown, IA

two of my buddies and myself are going to start the game there. Then depending on how it goes walking over to the bar a block from my apt to blare Go Cubs Go on the jukebox..

Your 2008 NL Central Champs: Chicago Cubs!!! Go Cubs Go

by mkcubs21 on Oct 1, 2008 9:46 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At work, but my work is equipped with a TV (Hallelujah)

by Caheisey on Oct 1, 2008 9:49 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In a random bar on the north side

Wearing my #16 Jersey and a floppy hat.

by daeviant on Oct 1, 2008 9:54 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At work...

with ESPN gameday and 720 on. I will pacing in my cubical.

-Charlemagne
"Cubs Win!" "Yes, Sir!" - Pat and Ron, June 12, 2008, Walk off HBP, bottom of the 11th

by Charlemagne on Oct 1, 2008 9:56 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

on my couch in my jersey with a cold beer in hand flanked by two broads

with a marlboro menthol in my mouth

"I played with one of the best pitchers in history, Greg Maddux," Zambrano said"

by fischisgod on Oct 1, 2008 9:56 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions

by dat cubfan daver on Oct 1, 2008 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

239 row 27 seats 105 and 106

with my dad

couldn’t ask for a better place to be

by DartmouthCubsFan on Oct 1, 2008 10:02 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Heading to class

:(
Figured I should wait to skip in case there are later series…
But I will have the cell phone under the desk updating the whole time.

"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot

by lindz221 on Oct 1, 2008 10:03 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We don't need no education

Hey teachers, leave Cubs fans alone!

by daeviant on Oct 1, 2008 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too...

I’m rockin Theatre Appreciation tonight. Should have got the bullshit gen ed requirements done early rather than save some for senior year but whatever.

Unfortunately, stereotypes ring true for this class, as my teacher probably couldn’t tell the difference between baseball and football. No sympathy for me.

Free Ronny Cedeno

by Kansas25 on Oct 1, 2008 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You may be in luck

Albeit at a different school I took that my sophomore year…and I went the first day for about 15 minutes and never set foot in the class again. It was 100% online.

by jbertram on Oct 1, 2008 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm leavin work early

to go to a sports bar catch the first 90 minutes, but I’ll be in class for the end. I’ll be wearing out my cellphone battery too.

Reed Ballgame - best CF in the MLB

by californiachicagoan on Oct 1, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At home

In front of my TV with my three sons, ages 8, 6 and 4 right next to me. One grabbed a Zambrano All-Star shirt for school this morning, another had his Harden shirt on underneath his school shirt and the third had his Soriano shirt underneath.

There is bunting strewn across the fireplace in honor of the playoffs. It will be perfect.

Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?

by krummy12 on Oct 1, 2008 10:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Listening on XM

for the first hour 30 mins in my office and 30 mins in the car on the way home, then its in front of the TV for the duration. My guess is I’ll be dissapointing my Madden league through most of the month, tonight being no exception.

by StevenABQ on Oct 1, 2008 10:21 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Waveland Tavern

on University Avenue in Des Moines. The entire back side of their building is a Cubs logo.

Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.

by IowaCubs- on Oct 1, 2008 10:23 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

really?

i’ll have to check that out next year

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Oct 1, 2008 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In a freakin meeting

in Fargo, ND. Supposed to last until 6 and you can bet I’ll have the Gameday up and probably not paying attention. I did leave my tv on at home today, tuned to TBS so I can speed home, sprint in the house and dive onto the couch. I’ll wait for the first commercial break to grab a beer.

by montanacubby on Oct 1, 2008 10:30 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At Wrigley

of course

Someday we'll go all the way.

by Cubbinstrongsince86 on Oct 1, 2008 10:31 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In one of my favorite parts of the park

section 424, row 10, seats 1 & 2

I can’t wait!!!! How am I supposed to get any work done today???

We're taking over. We're gonna have some hockey nets and some sticks in the clubhouse. The guys better watch out.

by nightmares of a 6-fingered man on Oct 1, 2008 10:32 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BNSF Metra few minutes from home

I’m hoping to miss no more than the top of the 1st.

Join the BCB Flickr Group: http://flickr.com/groups/bleedcubbieblue

by tony412 on Oct 1, 2008 10:34 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well...

I get out of class at exactly 5:30, so I guess I will be the one doing 90 mph in a 25 zone…

by Mothershipwit on Oct 1, 2008 10:35 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sec 312..

and damn glad to be here!

by bison on Oct 1, 2008 10:45 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am going to be in class

until 7:00 : ( My life sucks

Aramis Ramirez- NL MVP
Kosuke Fukudome- NL ROY
Carlos Marmol- Rolaids Relief Man

by sheamcmurray on Oct 1, 2008 10:45 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At work. Bitching and moaning that I can't watch the game.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Oct 1, 2008 10:45 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Home

It is a 6:30pm start here on the east coast, so getting in front of a TV in time should not be a major problem. I actually did snag a ticket to the Phillies first playoff game back on Friday (second chance ticket sale winner), but the 4+ hour drive to Philly on a Wednesday didn’t make sense if I was going to have to find a sports bar following the game to watch the Cubs, then drive home to go to work the next day (sans sleep)

BTW, I’ll email my print at home ticket for Brewers-Phillies Game 1 to anybody that wants it.

by Qixotl on Oct 1, 2008 10:45 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sitting in my seat

Section 341 row 15 right under the scoreboard!

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance 1B/Manager 1908 World Champion Chicago Cubs

by imknowdummy on Oct 1, 2008 10:49 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I will be locked in my room

fortified with Bud Heavy, a can of chew, and Papa Johns. If I can’t be at Wrigley, I refuse to watch the game with other people…..it gets a little too intense for me.

GO CUBS GO!!

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Oct 1, 2008 10:51 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This sounds similar to my situation...

Bud Heavy, Grizzly Wintergreen (for me anyway), and Davanni’s (a local pizza place)…and I’m sure my one roommate will be around. I’ll have to stay home, because many Twin’s fans are bitter about yesterday…

by jbertram on Oct 1, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn, you guys are hardcore.

The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions

by dat cubfan daver on Oct 1, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You gotta do what you gotta do...

My three favorite things, Cubs, Bud, and pizza (and an after dinner dip). I don’t fee like catching the local bar crowd’s disdain for the Twins choke job last night.

by jbertram on Oct 1, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At work...

…but with a tv handy. Plus, there’s a bar beneath us to order potato skins from….and hard alcohol, if the need arises.

by MarchHare on Oct 1, 2008 10:57 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Unfortunately...

…I have a rehearsal and then a gig tonight. I’ll try to borrow my friend’s iPhone to get the pitch -by-pitch updates.

by John Q Freejazz on Oct 1, 2008 10:57 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll be at work

watching on gameday. I hope to get home in time to see the last few innings.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Oct 1, 2008 10:57 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Leaving work early

My fiance is making a phone call to the bank I work at to tell them my mom is in the hospital (at 5:20) so I can get home and turn on the game.

I hope this doesn’t make for bad Karma.

by walsh2317 on Oct 1, 2008 11:04 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

This is fantastic. Great work by both you and your fiance.

by ar_hawkins on Oct 1, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Section 529 Row 1

Watching Derek Lowe sinkers be mashed for doubles as I scan the walkway for Mike or Lester to bring me a cold one.

Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08 (http://www.wearecubsfans.com)

by Fuk-U-Meter on Oct 1, 2008 11:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lounging on the couch

in front of my 62" plasma soaking up the game in HD.

After I hit a home run I had a habit of running the bases with my head down. I figured the pitcher already felt bad enough without me showing him up rounding the bases. ~Mickey Mantle

by Jettero2112 on Oct 1, 2008 11:18 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In front of my TV, in my living room.

In St. Paul, MN, wishing I was there…

by MN exile on Oct 1, 2008 11:35 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In St. Louis

On my couch. With a few cold ones.

by kanderber on Oct 1, 2008 11:37 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In St. Louis also.

Trying not to hyperventilate in my living room. I’m going to be a basket case… I’m also hopeful I don’t break my LCD TV by throwing things at it. Ryan Dempster can help with that be pitching a sweet one hitter!

by storkysm on Oct 1, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In St. Louis as well...at Ozzie's Sports Bar and Grill..

in enemy territory with my roommate, who’s a hardcore Cards’ fan…watching the game, eating food, and screaming out loud drawing the ire of many a Cards fan and hopefully Ozzie himself.

GO CUBS!!!

"Why do you always point to the sky when Zambrano starts?" My girlfriend.

"You just wouldn't get it...it's a Cubs thing..." Me.

by cubs2k8isnxtyear on Oct 1, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that the one in Westport? I haven't been there in years. Nice place.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Oct 1, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes...the Westport Plaza..

I’ve never been there but my roommate says it’s a great place and Ozzie’s there a lot from what I hear…I just know I’m getting some grub, some soda, and a good seat in front of one of those 70 inch plasma HDTVs…and screaming GO CUBS GO!!!!

"Why do you always point to the sky when Zambrano starts?" My girlfriend.

"You just wouldn't get it...it's a Cubs thing..." Me.

by cubs2k8isnxtyear on Oct 1, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I lived in S.' Louis for 10 years. I loved going to the bars in westport. A lot

more mellower than down on the Landing. I really miss going to the Hill for some good Italian food. The strip clubs across the river lost a few bucks when I left town.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Oct 1, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've lived in St. Louis for a month...

I miss Chicago but I cant lie…this place has its perks too…all I know is that whether the Cards fans in the building like it or not…I’m being loud and obnoxious supporting my team tonight! GO CUBS!!!!!!!

"Why do you always point to the sky when Zambrano starts?" My girlfriend.

"You just wouldn't get it...it's a Cubs thing..." Me.

by cubs2k8isnxtyear on Oct 1, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Couch, pajamas, teddy bear, alarm clock

since it will be 11:30pm where I live.

Just kidding about the teddy bear, but I will be wearing some crazy Cubs pajama pants I got for Christmas one year.

My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.

by JohnM on Oct 1, 2008 11:43 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not where I want to be...

(at Wrigley, of course) but making the best of it at home outside Philly with 50" of HD with hot dogs, peanuts and drinks with the wife and lil’ Cubs fan, sporting jerseys and hats and hoping my heart doesn’t explode.

GO CUBS GO!!!!!!!!!!!

Win.

by RavenswoodRob on Oct 1, 2008 11:48 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In Newton, IA

My Dad is driving 3 hours to my place so we can watch the game together tonight, then off to Wrigley in the morning for Game 2 tomorrow night. I just hope my Dad can stay awake that late

by sowsman on Oct 1, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Too far away...

I’m at college in Claremont, CA and I am still desperately trying to find a TV on which to watch the game…

by gochicubs22 on Oct 1, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At home

in Iowa Falls watching on the TV and chatting here with all the regulars. Can’t wait!!!

by sue369 on Oct 1, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Miranda's Pub in Rockford

Actually, I’ll be out back, getting in some last-minute cigarettes before the game. Stupid smoking ban. Hopefully we’ll get a good Cubs presence in tonight!

by worldcupfever on Oct 1, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3609 Sheffield

Enjoying the game from the rooftops and enjoying unlimited beer and food!

by KevinCorey on Oct 1, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

on pins and needles

slammin Old Style’s and trying not to cry

by krauze on Oct 1, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Home, in front of my computer.

Unfortunately, it’s the only legal way to see all playoff games in Puerto Rico, because idiot Bud sold the broadcast rights to a fly-by-night local channel that has not broadcast one game since last night. You could only watch the Sox clinch the division in your computer (I use a Slingbox and get my signal from Florida); the TBS signal is being blacked out. Only pirate Dish boxes work. And then the media companies complain about it. Do they still wonder why people get them?

This place is horrible at this time every year. I got fed up, set up a Slingbox and solved my problem the legal way.

by Fraggin Judge on Oct 1, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In heaven

But also at Kelly’s Pub, 12 Avenue A, NYC. It is the New York Cub fan hangout. So if there are any other expats out there who can make it, that’ll be great.

They call me MISTER Fukudome!

by brokenland on Oct 1, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to Bleed Cubbie Blue, the Chicago Cubs blog for the SB Nation, created on February 9, 2005 by Al Yellon
Start posting about the Cubs »

Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Small
Reversal of opinion...Bradley will not be moved
Yelloncard_small
Baseball Picture Puzzles Overflow 1
Derrick_rose_poster_by_rokasm_small
You know you want him, Get it done Jim!
Yelloncard_small
Baseball Player Picture Puzzles
66103_small
The Ordinary Wizarding Levels of Milton Bradley & the 2009 Chicago Cubs

Recent FanPosts

Cubs_small
Cubs HR Over/Under
Cubs_ying_yang_small
OT Aged Stadiums
Small
Here's a thought
Jake_fox_small
25th Annual Cubs Convention
Bucky_small
OT: Annual Thanksgiving  Thread
Dscn2381_small
Cubs 2010 2B and "the L word"
Cubswin712_small
Is there anyway we trade some of our high-priced players?
Yelloncard_small
Milton Bradley Named NL "LVP" By Joe Posnanski
Self-portrait-4_small
Crazy Idea: Rob Quinlan
10424_528302137858_173702948_31567344_967269_n_small
OT: Big Ten Football Thread, Nov. 21

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

FanShots

Quick hits of video, photos, quotes, chats, links and lists that you find around the web.

Recommended FanShots

Would you blow up the farm system for Halladay?
FanGraphs calls Grabow a "waste of cash."
Fangraphs hasn't given up on Geo, should you?
Baseball America's Top 10 Cubs Prospects
An animated tribute to the no-hitter that Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis threw on June 12, 1970. Simply...

Recent FanShots

Cubs' next major hire: marketing guru
Zambrano attends Bears game
Cubs install sign boards in bleachers to block Horseshoe Casino (Budweiser) building...
This one is for you sabermetricians
A Chicagoan, Part Of Cardinals Ownership Group, Dies
Making Fun Of Tim Lincecum's Hair...
Minor League Ball Interview With Billy Beane
Castillo Rumor Won't Go Away
Minor League FA's

+ New FanShot All FanShots >

It Is Only...

Cubs By The Numbers

Cubs By The Numbers is a history of the ballclub by uniform number, but the biographies help trace the history of our beloved team in a new way. For everyone who's a Cubs fan, anyone who ever wore the uniform is like family. Cubs By The Numbers reintroduces readers to some of their long-lost ancestors, even ones they think they already know.

Click here to order your copy, available now!

SPONSORS

Recent Stories in Ticket Exchanges

Yelloncard_small
Ticket Exchanges: Cubs Convention 2010
Yelloncard_small
Ticket Exchanges: General 2009 Ticket Exchange
Yelloncard_small
Ticket Exchanges: September 29-October 4 Homestand

Managing Editor

Yelloncard_small Al

Editorial Cartoonist

Toonmike_small toonmike

Contributors

Dsc_0139_small holy mackerel

100px-boisehawkscaplogo_small Josh77

Small shawndgoldman