New game thread for 3-31-08
by sue369 on Mar 31, 2008 3:45 PM CDT
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Let's try this and see if it helps.
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Ty
and it should
Dero with 2 almost hr's :D
by Rudey on Mar 31, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Sue
Hopefully this works, if not sadly, I'll have to find a new site for gameday's.
by lemon20pie on Mar 31, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
I can barely even load the website at all.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
by Hammer on Mar 31, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try Yahoo Sports version of Gameday.
It's not as flashy, but it does the job.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
by IowaCubs- on Mar 31, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got both running
not a huge hit, even with GD up and the streaming audio. Hmmm...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
took several second to post that, tho...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think the I.T. Guys took into account
how many Cub fans there are out there.
by lemon20pie on Mar 31, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we tried
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah... I predicted this... :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys did a great job
but like I feared, the gameday chat with all the avatars and traffic, would be slow.
by lemon20pie on Mar 31, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think
it's the avatars. Once the avatar is downloaded to your system, it's cached.
I think it's the active refresh and the extra code to do that with.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It may be better to watch at the
opposing teams site, no offense we are just obsessive
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer
by Hammer on Mar 31, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so far, not good
but let's give him a shot to make the adjustments.
by bap on Mar 31, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I frontpaged this post as the new game thread
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope
Not any better at all. I think maybe we should try that MLB.com chat someond posted earlier.
by lemon20pie on Mar 31, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
don't leave just yet
we're working on it
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just had the site timeout for at least a minute
took me a good five minutes to get back in. We need another server -- maybe a cluster. :D
Comments are taking longer to post, too.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, we're racing to keep up with y'all
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are we one of
the most active sites during games?
by sue369 on Mar 31, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no question
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
then we definitely
rate more hardware... Because you get more page-views from us, so it's more ad revenue...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
by dat cubfan daver on Mar 31, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Z
really shouldnt have any hits against him :(
by Rudey on Mar 31, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he'll take it
if they win. :D
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone NOT having issues?
I'm not, for once. I'm even using a weak wireless signal too. Is it mainly IE users having issues?
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was having issues on the other thread..not now..I am using FF
Looks like the AJAX framework wasn't able to take the load
by cubsnlinux on Mar 31, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's not terrible
but it's definitely lagging for me. Choppiness when a new post comes up, for example.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe we need
Pages within a post. For example, after every 250 comments [or 100 or 300, whatever] a new comment page appears and we don't have so much data on one page. That's how LiveJournal does it, and it works well.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's exactly what we're considering
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fwiw
when I dropped and had to come back in, things got a lot faster.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but now it's really slowing down again.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you lose
the ability to see all new posts by hitting Z then...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
on other pages, yes
But that's the price we pay to make everyone un-cranky.
It would still work on whatever page you're on, though. I would assume, at least.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
This is much better/faster!
by maryliz983 on Mar 31, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
More power Scotty!
Damnit Al, I'm giving her all she's got.
by kidk on Mar 31, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Z is at 72 pitches
47 strikes, 25 balls. Wow.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB.TV is sucking for me..
I can't believe I'm paying money to use it...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Same here
Ever since a few minutes before the delay ended. Tried to switch from the Reds game, and blam.
Listening at http://www.660wbhr.com/streaming/listen-control.htm
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
by JohnM on Mar 31, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been listening to that the whole time. It buffers every once in a while, but has been pretty stable
Not that I expect it to make it through the season. MLB's gonna find these guys, and shut the game broadcasts down.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe if they spent that much energy, time and resources..
on making their broadcasting better, faster, bug-free, and more widely accessable...
nah..forget it...those ideas would never work.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh.
Hear, hear!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tony gwynn flare single..
two cheap hits now for gwynn
by cubsnlinux on Mar 31, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Think this is better,
but it's still slow when i post.
by bap on Mar 31, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I had a heck
of a time getting back on the site. Glad I'm in now.
by sue369 on Mar 31, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparantly -
Fielder hit one to DeRo.
DeRo tagged him out in the batter's box. Yeah, Fielder is that slow.
by Gucci on Mar 31, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm having issues...
...w/ this thread, also, Sue.
BTW, what's the wind doing today? Any change from before/after the delay?
by Shawon O Meter on Mar 31, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ernie Banks -
what an inspiring, humble individual.
by Gucci on Mar 31, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Santo too
for what it's worth. I really respect that man.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
middle of the lineup
is going to have to come through today.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DLee
looks like the guy we traded him for.
by CubbieCarl on Mar 31, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and then he
runs into the pitcher, just like that other guy...
by billywan on Mar 31, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
test
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
by dat cubfan daver on Mar 31, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Quick recap
Been tough to follow thread today at work. Has Theriot gotten the ball out of the infield, have Pie and Lee looked awful on their Ks and is Sheets really pitching well or are the boys not making good swings? Thanks.
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 31, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun pops up
Z and Lee collide. Yikes.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well over 40 seconds to post that comment
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
My reply to yours took just a few seconds.
by sue369 on Mar 31, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's very variable.
sometimes I post in just a few seconds, sometimes it takes over a minute.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's actually a blessing in disguise...
that it's been raining all day. His leg slid out a little easier, it could've been a pretty bad knee injury.
by WartburgCub on Mar 31, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
I see Sheets at 92 pitches. Is he done? Can we get to this bullpen next inning?
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 31, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's warming up.
as is the Cubs bullpen.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This new thread seems to help a little bit...
...but I think I'm going to take the rest of the game off. (It just took forever for the preview post to pop up again.) I have to leave work in about half an hour anyway.
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Chicago Cubs starting outfield: Soriano-Pie-Fukudome. Let it be.
by dat cubfan daver on Mar 31, 2008 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hall doubles
just missed an HR.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bill Hall double for the left field wall
by cubsnlinux on Mar 31, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It may also help
if, before we post a comment, we ask ourselves if it's really worthwhile to the dialog. For instance, if someone hits a HR we don't really need 16 "OMG YAY" comments. It's fun to see that many comments, but if it's ruining the fun for others we should scale back.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't a problem with the old version of BCB
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
by JohnM on Mar 31, 2008 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, ok
but that will change the nature of the site. Which I like very much the way it is...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree totally.
Exclamations of joy during the game is a major reason I'm here in the first place.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
by BlueSox on Mar 31, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we'll get these performance issues worked out and y'all won't have to worry about that
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good to hear. :)
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously,
These things happen with new software all the time. I knew we would be the ultimate test, and no software is perfect the first time around.
I'm sure you guys will get it figured out.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
by BlueSox on Mar 31, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PICKED HIM OFF!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
brent musalksdjfwoighw is talking about how nimble zambrano is because he plays soccer in the off season.
great blocking by derosa.
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
by bgsiggy on Mar 31, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
zambrano picks hall off
then the trainer out to see if he's hurt...santo says it's a cramp in his forearm.
by billywan on Mar 31, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just yanked z for marmol
santo's take "no! is he?"
by billywan on Mar 31, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Z cramping
Marmol coming in. 89 pitches, 57 strikes, 32 balls, three hits. Not freakin' bad.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
All of a sudden, I can't get anything posted.
Testing, 1,2,3.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
by BlueSox on Mar 31, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marmol get's teh K!
time for the stretch!
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Depends on if the 9th spot comes up or not...
I suppose.
by bap on Mar 31, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Ernie...
always sound like that? Or does he have a cold or something?
by WartburgCub on Mar 31, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Take a journey with Ernie
And we'll play ball in the fall!
Bring Mr. Cub back for more stretches, that was great!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
leave marmol
Cause this might go into extras.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded." -Jim Frey
by lapetino on Mar 31, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Leave him in
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Mar 31, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheets is still in.
wow. This could be a mistake for them...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Clockwerks, you still hanging around?
Is there a shortcut key to mark all messages read? That way when I join a game thread in progress I don't need to hit refresh or press Z 200 times.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hold down the Z key.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
by BlueSox on Mar 31, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess that can also work
BTW, thanks to the crew for the post button... especially in a game thread like today....
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we need a unmark all key obviously - refreshing a huge thread is not the most desirable thing to do
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Base hit
for Fookie!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the fookie monster?
new shirt anyone?
by billywan on Mar 31, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd buy one.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB audio
Argh. I know lots of you said you're having trouble. I can't even get to the login page . . . and the radio is not an option from here.
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 31, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fooky!
Gets another hit! 2-2 and a walk! And people were worried...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
on only 7 pitches seen.
I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.
by Mr Snrub on Mar 31, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone get their MLB.TV or Gameday Audio
working again?
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
by JohnM on Mar 31, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa
has hit the ball very hard today.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That'd cost about $750* on a 747 at this point....
: )
*probably more, I don't know
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So
what do we know about this Salomon Torres guy?
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He beaned Sammy, who was never the same again
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
by JohnM on Mar 31, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding?
He beaned Sammy back in the day.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded." -Jim Frey
by lapetino on Mar 31, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry.
I wasn't always a laser-beam fan... :D I had a kid in there somewhere...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WGN
Just had a commercial for 60 years. They showed Bozo, Garfield, Jack, Harry, and talked about tradition then at the very end there was a shot of Skilling and the VO said "And a weatherman...with skill..." which made me laugh out loud. I guess they have to get the most out of his contract!
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
mlb radio fine here in philly
hasn't choked for me yet
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Mar 31, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
in Shanghai not so much
At first, I could only attempt to load the Mets broadcast for their game -- tried to get around slowness on Cub page. Almost got WTMJ to come up for Cub game, then tried WGN again.
I've never seen it this bad.
by Shanghai Badger on Mar 31, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and i thought i was far from home...
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Mar 31, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet you left it running
during the rain delay. That was my mistake, switching around to watch other games.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
by JohnM on Mar 31, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of hitting DeRosa in the chest
He just got HBP. But in the back.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Screenshot of DeRosa
You can also see WGN's new graphics package.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And just when I said that,
This one worked correctly.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
please reduce the size of these images before posting
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Al should
just ask that pictures not be posted in game threads.
by sue369 on Mar 31, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loud, Sustained Applause
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
:<
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would probably be ideal
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, yeah, sorry. I thought resize meant resize. I accept your scorn and won't post any more.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW - How tall is this umpire?
He's towering over everyone...
by bap on Mar 31, 2008 4:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just hit Mark
runners at first and second, one out. Hit him on the elbow, on the pad.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's fine.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
still fine.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit Kosuke!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
F---!!!
Fookie picked off.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and he just stood there.....
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shoot
Fukudome tagged out, DeRosa to second.
Wow, Fooky made a baserunning mistake. That's surprising.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he thought the ball was going to get away from Kendall, but he picked it up quickly. at least he did the right thing. froze halfway to third to let DeRosa reach 2nd, then did a little misdirection to try to get rid of Kendall. haha.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ball hit Soto
It was a fluke, the ball bounced off Soto and fell right in front of Kendall
by imauis on Mar 31, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dome got run off 2nd by DeRo
I think that's what happened.
by bap on Mar 31, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pat says that Fookie made the error --
going before he knew the ball was loose.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go Go Geo Soto!
Clog that base!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Light drizzle falling
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pet peeve time:
"beaned" means hit in the head, not in the back, or anywhere else.
From old fashioned slag, bean=head.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
by JohnM on Mar 31, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
slang, not slag, obviously I hope
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
by JohnM on Mar 31, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cedeno!
Coulda been bases clogged with 1 out
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 31, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bug found.
Everytime I click 'reply' it takes me to the top of the page. Running Firefox, Windows XP.
In Bo I trust.
by Schwa on Mar 31, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that sometimes happens
if you start clicking things before the page has fully loaded (which I realize is loading a bit slower today)
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weak.
Soto K'ed (I think) and Pie grounded out to 2nd. On to the 8th.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto
walked, actually.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah yes, correct. I still had Fukudome on 2nd mentally.
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soto walked, he didn't K...
nt
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
by IowaCubs- on Mar 31, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
see above
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My kingdom
For the Cubs to end this game with more runs than Milwaukee.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That sounds like Tim McCarver-style analysis. "Whichever team can get the most runs is going to win this ballgame."
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by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bean Ball...
Thanks, I never new that. I stand corrected.
by cavebear on Mar 31, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NASTY!
I like it.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Obama
I mean, Marmol still in to pitch. K on JJ hardy.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
??
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
by IowaCubs- on Mar 31, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Marmol
looks like Obama.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...sorry...
he doesn't...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw him yesterday
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
by NittanyCub on Mar 31, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless you're making an ears joke, I don't see Obama in Marmol. (Or is John McCain our manager?)
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by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this brewers line up
makes no sense. aside from the debatable pitcher batting 8th thing, how do you put 2 of your worst hitters 1-2? weeks and gwynn are terrible obp guys, whereas hardy had a huge year last year....seems odd to me.
by billywan on Mar 31, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marmol's stuff
is looking sharp. Just NASTY sliders. He took a little off the one that was Strike 2, and it just froze him on the inside corner. Then one outside that Hardy lunged for. Lookin good, Carlos.
Guillermo Mota warming up for MIL.
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by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i may or may not have a man crush on carlos marmol. wowww
How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?
by bgsiggy on Mar 31, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mine started last year. Carlos is the man. The only reliever (not counting Wood) whose jersey I would actually consider buying.
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by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
White Castle
is serving some nasty sliders to the Brew Crew.
"These are the saddest of possible words: Tinker to Evers to Chance."
by bluebythebook on Mar 31, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like 3 up 3 down
Thanks, Carlos!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's nice to know that...
Wood and Howry are still available in the pen...
the bullpen may be the real strength of this team this year.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what I've been saying :)
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No doubt!
*knocking on wood (Wood?) for health*
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by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Len was saying
that Z may have hurt his hand when he and DLee almost collided. He caught himself with his right hand. They will keep us updated.
by sue369 on Mar 31, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let Marmol bat...
Wasn't he a SS once? He's gotta be able to get a knock!.
J/K
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
by Ross on Mar 31, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He can have a hitting competition with the other Carlos!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was a catcher
and usually when they convert position players to pitchers, one reason is 'cause they hit like pitchers.
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
by JohnM on Mar 31, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's see what the Warden can do!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lets hope ward homers
bc if he gets a base hit, cedeno is running for him
by grathanial on Mar 31, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Attendance:
41,089
Gotta love it.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Screenshot for those who cannot watch.
Crowd:
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by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
clockwerks, if you're here....
Why does the site stretch an HD image vertically, and cut off the right side?
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by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not seeing what you're describing
but that's a 1 MB image you just posted. That will slow the load time down on this GameThread incredibly - probably making it impossible for some people to even open and read it.
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even after multiple resizes on Photobucket, it's still 1 MB? It's only 620KB on disk, then it was uploaded and resized....are you sure?
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by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude..
try and keep the pics under a couple hundred K at least....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought
I did.
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by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
firefox reports 1136.77 KB
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by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird.
Alright, I'll make adjustments.
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by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Photobucket actually makes it bigger.
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by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
your Obama animation up above is 935.65 KB
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by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yabbut...
it's OBAMA. He get a free pass doesn't he?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He would like to think so
But don't get me started on politics.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I deleted all of mine to make y'all happy.
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by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There needs to be some kind of limit
to the size of files. Lots of people don't understand how drastically graphics files can vary in size. At any rate, don't post any images from an HDTV feed!
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
by BlueSox on Mar 31, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
here's hoping it's nothing
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Z had cramp in right forearm sez Pat
"dehydration issue"
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Mar 31, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How???
Seriously...it's opening day...of the regular season...how does the training staff let the ace pitcher get dehydrated?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's get a fund together for a fountain just for Z...
wait, he can get a chrome one installed on his ATV...
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Mar 31, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The western sky is looking more and more ominous
according to Len. Let's get some runs!
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by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Water, water everywhere...
...except in Z's forearm.
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
by Ross on Mar 31, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For real...
Someone make it their job to force Z to drink water before, during and after each start.
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
by BlueSox on Mar 31, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any questions as to why we have Marmol as a setup man...
can be put to rest now. This is why he's so valuable. You don't want to wait to put in your best arm when the game's on the line.
Hector Villanueva's Career Stolen Bases: 1
by IowaCubs- on Mar 31, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Santo saying:
"They tell me (Z) doesn't like to drink water. Well, they should make him drink it."
by Tangled Up In Blue on Mar 31, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Video is back on MLB.TV
Looks like a night game now, it's so dark
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
by JohnM on Mar 31, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
(again)
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Fonzi...
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 31, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
soriano is a skinny sammy sosa
he either hits a homerun or K's swinging at sh!t
by grathanial on Mar 31, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and he smiles...
all the time!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skinny?
Must be the roids.
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by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Soriano gets into the act
with a called K.
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by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
To the 9th we go.....
Come on Cubs.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the over
and under for how long before Lou drops Riot to the bottom of the order?
by bluekoolaide on Mar 31, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully
tomorrow.
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by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he never should have been kept there anyways.
by cubsnlinux on Mar 31, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right.
Problem is what's plan B?
by bluekoolaide on Mar 31, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right.
Problem is what's plan B?
by bluekoolaide on Mar 31, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I smell..
a walkoff in the bottom of the 9th...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
This is baseball, the sport of jinxes.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the way you smell.
that doesn't sound right at all. but I'm with ya on the walk off.
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Mar 31, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever happened to protecting the plate
with 2 strikes?
"Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem." Woody Allen
by BlueSox on Mar 31, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Have faith, Sue!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hold on everybody...
... this could be a wild ride
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
by Ross on Mar 31, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately you're right it looks like
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is now the time to mention TTTSNBN?
The orioles leadoff man went 2-2, with 2 walks, sb and run
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Mar 31, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So how much
has his price gone up?
by bluekoolaide on Mar 31, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Theriot...
Leading the Charge in 2008!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hardly.
The charge to Iowa, maybe, unless he learns how to take a damn pitch
"I got mad hits like I was Rod Carew!"
by lostinthevines on Mar 31, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ooops
ball to the back by wood
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Mar 31, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Santos, in a thread like today
It's hard enough to follow everything already much less with big pictures.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sac moves up the runner...
damn clogged base.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mr. neither intentionally BB'ed
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CEDENO!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Take a look in fanposts
For the BCB dictionary thread.....
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shite
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
by NittanyCub on Mar 31, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't that a good thing
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
by NittanyCub on Mar 31, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love him enough to post twice, I'm presuming
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
by NittanyCub on Mar 31, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it posted twice?
I dont see it.....
Sorry :(
by maryliz983 on Mar 31, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hart - aka "Goat Boy"
baaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Mar 31, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
though not as shaggy as last year and still plenty dangerous
3-0 Mil
Win.
by RavenswoodRob on Mar 31, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, so we
have no lead-off man and no closer-aside from that we're fine
by bluekoolaide on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CEDENO!!!!!11
We have our work cut out for us.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn it
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
by NittanyCub on Mar 31, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait a minute!
Who let Dempster into the game wearing Wood's jersey?
In the middle of a good time, Truth gave me her icy kiss. Look around, you must be joking. All that way, all that way for this -Oysterband
by Ross on Mar 31, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We still have 3 outs
And Gagne.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bet you wanna eat THOSE words now...
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
These Brewers are going to make the div.
a dogfight...no?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Too early to really tell
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully.
I'm afraid they're going to run away with it.
by Molechaser on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Kerry too
But he isn't cut out to be a closer. HBP, SAC, IBB, 1B, 3B??? How exactly is this any better than Dempster?
by Molechaser on Mar 31, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's March 31st FFS
Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson
by JohnM on Mar 31, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in the first game?
half the freaking lineup is hitting 0.000 Only Fookie and DeRosa have hit with any authority. IT'S THE FIRST GAME.
Pete's sake.
2008: The year we put it all together.
by drewishdrewid on Mar 31, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang, you can hear the boos
from the T.V.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
by NittanyCub on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun
His little f'n scream and jump at home just made my blood boil
by miamicanes on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's gonna be under our skins
for years...until he's priced out of the Brewers range.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Mar 31, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was a hell of player at Univ. of Miami
I loved to watch him play when he was there but his attitude and cockiness really pi**** a lot of the other players off
by miamicanes on Mar 31, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clockwerks
Any way when you reply to a message, it automatically marks the parent as 'read'?
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Mar 31, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we've heard that before and it's a good idea
we'll make sure it's on the list of feature requests
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 31, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dictionary
This is a little off topic, but where can I find the BCB dictionary fanpost?
by sfoulkes on Mar 31, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On the right side, scroll down the main page, it's under BCB Specials (or at least it was)
Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager
by northsider on Mar 31, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Under...
"fanposts"...would be a good start.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 31, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wood
nice poise, big guy.
Soriano should hit 5th. Period.
by Canadian Cubs Fan on Mar 31, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs