The Return Of The BCB T-Shirt

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No, don't be afraid -- this time it's going to be much easier, and you'll get your shirt in a timely fashion, or, if you are in Chicago, you can go and buy one in person.
How? Here's how. You've seen the ads for Strange Cargo pop up on this site from time to time over the last month or so (you may even be seeeing one right now, they've been around this morning). For those of you who aren't familiar with this store, it sells T-shirts and other miscellany and is located a couple of blocks south of Wrigley Field at 3448 N. Clark St.
Jay Schwartz of Strange Cargo and I have organized this deal to be as simple as possible. The shirt, as pictured above, is identical to last year's shirt, which a lot of people who didn't get one said they wanted. It also has the "BELIEVE PROJECT 3000" logo on the back. The shade of blue is slightly different, but it will still go well with all your other Cubs gear.
You can go to the store and buy one for $20 plus tax -- that's $22.50 total, and take it home right away. Or, if you are not in the Chicago area and can't get to Strange Cargo's store, you can order it online. The online price is the same -- $20, plus tax, and $5 for shipping, $27.50 total.
You can order your shirt by clicking on this link. Best of all, as you can see on that page, $8 from every shirt purchase will be donated to Derrek Lee's Project 3000, which has already seen $1450 donated from generous BCB readers from last year's shirt sale and pledges made about player performances in 2007. I'll also update the BCB Project 3000 Fundraiser link that's permanently on the right sidebar so the shirt-ordering link will always be handy after this post passes off the front page.
I'll keep everyone updated on how many shirts get sold and how much we contribute to this worthy cause.
You asked, so here it is. Go get yours today!
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Sweet!
Will be back in the neighborhood in a couple weeks and will definitely swing by and get one.
Go ahead, Z me.
by tony412 on Jul 17, 2008 8:04 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good work
Thanks, Al, for making this happen. I imagine there are a lot of people who missed them the first time through, and it’s great that the ordering (and delivery) process will be so easy. Thanks again.
by John Q Freejazz on Jul 17, 2008 8:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sick shirts… they really look good.
Eric C
go cubs!
by Soriano4prez on Jul 17, 2008 8:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I especially like the handcuffs ;-}
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
by Emelie on Jul 17, 2008 8:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
No, seriously, read her post!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2008 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
See
to me, it still looks like a moose.
''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella
by JohnM on Jul 17, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here.
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 17, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously
i guess i missed this conversation last time around…but if it’s not a moose what is it?
by billywan on Jul 17, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's similar to the old bear logo.

I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 17, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I can see is an insect face...

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the lower part of the bear cub face from the retro logo
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Jul 17, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
from the alternate logo used 1979-93
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image from http://www.sportslogos.net/team.php?id=54
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Jul 17, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I stand corrected.
That’s the one I looked for, and when I found the one I did I thought maybe my memory was failing me.
Cheers.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 17, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe this link will work

"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Jul 17, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
last try at getting this to work - errrr

If not, I give up and you can click here
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
by flachimesa on Jul 17, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This one, I believe...

Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes! King me!

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al, thanks
I was upset I didn’t get one last year (was it a year ago already?).
Ordering mine today.
by cubfan1982 on Jul 17, 2008 8:12 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just bought mine
on-line – Cool.
Cubs Win!! Cubs Win!
by Ihatethecards on Jul 17, 2008 8:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
are you going to pick up or have it shipped?
because I can’t get the “wanna change shipping?” button to work in either Firefox or IE. Looks like I’ll have to call the store.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
by Emelie on Jul 17, 2008 8:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I had it shipped
But I checked out through paypal, and paypal filed all of that in for me
Cubs Win!! Cubs Win!
by Ihatethecards on Jul 17, 2008 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks I'll try it that way
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
by Emelie on Jul 17, 2008 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As Al said in his post
For those of you who aren’t familiar with this store, it sells T-shirts and other miscellany and is located a couple of blocks south of Wrigley Field at 3448 N. Clark St.
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
by Emelie on Jul 17, 2008 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good looking shirt...
is there a limited number? (i.e. is there a chance they’ll run out if we don’t buy one in the next week or so?)
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Jul 17, 2008 8:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No, they have the artwork and can make as many as are needed.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Al!
Just bought mine… Was going to stop and see you last Sunday but got sidetracked, then settled in for the game ended up in the front row right center… Thanks for making these available and having some of the proceeds go to a good cause!
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." - Alvin Dark
by Fishbone2 on Jul 17, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will purchase right
neow
Lets do it Cubbies
by slocs55 on Jul 17, 2008 8:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hooray, the Ads are Back!
Liking the ladies hawking their wares, as it were.
Eat More Katsui
by CaliCub on Jul 17, 2008 8:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
$8 for project 3000 for each shirt is awesome!
Love the shirt.
Nobody cares about your fantasy league team
by carmen_fanzone on Jul 17, 2008 9:07 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nicely done Al.
Can’t wait to wear mine to a game.
by N Oakley on Jul 17, 2008 9:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bellissimo!
n/t
I have no response to that.
by stelmodad on Jul 17, 2008 9:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Al...
is there a time availability on these t-shirts?
Free Ronny Cedeno
by Kansas25 on Jul 17, 2008 9:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As in...
will they be around for a few weeks, months, etc.?
Free Ronny Cedeno
by Kansas25 on Jul 17, 2008 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, there's no time limit...
... as I said above, the store has the artwork and can make as many as they need to.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be representing BCB
at the Hawaii Winter League beginning Sept.
by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 17, 2008 9:32 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
International Shipping!
Hey, they even ship internationally. Sure, you’ll pay a bit more for shipping and customs, but… you still get the shirt (and more money goes to Project 3000).
by daubs on Jul 17, 2008 9:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you know what would be pretty cool....
and I’m pretty sure it would cost too much or involve too much, but it would be really cool to put our BCB names on the back like a Jersey… When I get this shirt, I might just bring it to a place to sew on “SouthsideCUBSfan” on the back… therefore we would be recognized at the games or what not..
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 17, 2008 9:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and it would leave people with the chance to continue their arguments in person
For Example: If sackings saw me at wrigley and noticed my “SouthsideCUBSfan” name on the back, I would guarentee he comes to me to argue about Theriot… I like this idea. THANKS AL for putting this up, Im looking forward to represent our hood
"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 17, 2008 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sewn,
but I am sure at Strange Cargo they can put your name on the back of the shirt. We get our softball t-shirts from there every year for work. They do great work.
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 17, 2008 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
I am almost sure Strange Cargo could do this for you at a n extra charge. I ahve had shirts made there they are great.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 17, 2008 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking at Strange Cargo's Web site...
...they have a special screen for custom lettering. And if you look under the pull down menu for “1. Shirt Style”, there is an option for “Bleed Cubbie Blue Fruit of the Loom.”
Now I’m assuming if you choose that option you’ll get the full BCB shirt with whatever “On the Back” lettering you choose. Al, does this sound right to you? Or maybe I should e-mail the store to confirm?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd confirm
but that’s probably it. How much does it cost?
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 17, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The site says...
...50 cents a letter. That particular custom lettering page says they charge $15 per shirt, but I would assume the $20 price for the BCB shirt applies.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, actually.
Call or email the store to ask.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NEVERMIND, I guess.
I just checked the custom lettering page again, and now the “Bleed Cubbie Blue Fruit of the Loom” does NOT appear under the “1. Shirt Style” menu. Either Strange Cargo decided to remove that option or it was a mistake to begin with.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sounds great.
Mine would go great with BELIEVE directly under it.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 17, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great job Al.
I will stop SC tonight and pick mine up.
I have to admit, I am a little disappointed that it will be so easy to get one this year. The endless posts back and forth last year was pretty entertaining. : )
by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 17, 2008 9:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am trying not buy anything in Chicago
The 10.25 sales tax is a joke. New York has not tax on clothes or shoes. I used to shop
when I came back in town for games but no more. Good luck raising revenue for the Chicago’s crumbling infrastructure Ritchie.
Why would Strange Cargo charge tax on out of state orders ?
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 17, 2008 10:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I had mine shipped to Omaha
and no sales tax – just the $5 to ship ( I bought 2 – so only $2.50 each)
Cubs Win!! Cubs Win!
by Ihatethecards on Jul 17, 2008 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm....
10.25% vs. 8.5%? That extra $0.35 gonna break your bank?
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08
by Fuk-U-Meter on Jul 17, 2008 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On most things I would buy
Not just a BCB shirt is the entire 10.25 . A bit off topic but I would routinely go to
places like DSW, TJ MAXX etc and other stores along Clark or Broadway on my way to the game
or some downtown stores. There is simply no point when I can shop at the same stores here and
pay no tax on clothing. Also it is the principle as Chicago is just the most mismanaged city I know
of and I will try to avoid the insane tax when possible. New York is only about 2 less on non clothing
items an we have our share of bad spending etc but not compared to Chicago.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 17, 2008 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stay out of Chicago then...
The arrogance of so many New Yorkers is amazing to me. Good grief, you think the world begins and ends with New York City. You couldn’t pay me enough money to live in that sewer hole. I’m sorry, but anytime someone puts down Chicago, (especially somone that doesn’t even live here) it pisses me off to no end.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 17, 2008 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Hey, you got the first part right anyway.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 17, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE CHICAGO
and I love New York except for everyone of the sports teams. Just pointing out it makes
no sense for me to shop when I am there and I happen to think it is a grossly mismanaged city.
Please don’t take that as any indication I don’t love the place. I grew up in the city of chicago
and I spend every vacation day I have to come back and watch the Cubs. I also NEVER eat pizza unless I am in Chicago ( and only at two or 3 place there) and dream of Wiener Circle
burgers.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 17, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You ought to know...
... that Jessica is a native Chicagoan, holds Cubs season tickets even though she lives in NYC, and spends virtually every vacation day she has back here to see the Cubs.
She happens to be right about the mismanagement.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I apologize..
Didn’t mean to attack anyone personally. It’s just that I have a lot of relatives that are, and have been city workers, cops, firemen, etc., so I’m rather thin skined when it comes to criticism of our fair city. As with any large city, (Chicago and NY both included) there will be some mismanagement issues. Having spent only one week of my life in NY it would be unfair of me to cast aspersions on that great city. However, in that one week I saw enough garbage on the streets, crappy $400 hotel rooms, rude people, etc, to last me an entire lifetime.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 17, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In for one...
may the BCB (version 1.2) shirt outsell the shirt just below it on the right.
by bison on Jul 17, 2008 10:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lack of baseball
I know it’s good for players to get a few days of rest, but let me just say it:
I HATE THE ALL-STAR BREAK!
And why is it that the Cubs always seem to be one of the teams that gets an extra day off after the break? It just prolongs the misery.
"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979
by danimal15 on Jul 17, 2008 10:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
but on the flip side to that gives them an extra day of rest.
So as much as I miss baseball, in the long run the extra day might help someone like Soto.
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 17, 2008 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The flip side to that
is that there is one left off-day spread throughout the season. (They have only 2 off-days in Aug.)
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 17, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are a LOT of teams getting an extra day off.
There are four games today. Eight teams playing, 22 have the day off.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rest
I agree it will be good for Soto, as well as for Dome. I think some other Cubs have been scrapping a bit lately, including DeRosa and Theriot.
"Hey hey, kiss it goodbye! That one's in Milwaukee! Man oh man did he hit it. Isn't that something?" - Lou Boudreau, May 17, 1979
by danimal15 on Jul 17, 2008 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
they’re all exhausted. I wonder how this bodes for the end of the season, tho…
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 17, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Sori can stay healthy in the second half,
Lou’s rotation system will give guys more days off.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 17, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened to those new designs?
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement. Fans like that are special." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
by northsider on Jul 17, 2008 10:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
People seemed to like this one...
... so I decided to go with it, plus that has the “BELIEVE PROJECT 3000” wording on the back.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just ordered mine!!
Thanks for making this happen Al….it’s greatly appreciated. Missed my chance on the 1st go round. Can’t wait to wear it out here in Denver with some Cubbie Pride!!
All things great in 2008!!
by By Santo's Grace on Jul 17, 2008 10:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There will be at least two of us out here in Denver wearing them.
I just ordered mine and I’ll be wearing mine to the next Rockies game I attend.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 17, 2008 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just ordered mine as well...
wish I’d have it for the series this weekend because i’m headed to Houston tomorrow!!!! Go Cubs!
by SoTxCub on Jul 17, 2008 11:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we get a picture of the back?
"We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
by californiachicagoan on Jul 17, 2008 11:06 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
go to the site and click on the shirt
it will show you both sides.
by SoTxCub on Jul 17, 2008 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In case you can't find it..
... here it is:

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ack, Derrek is misspelled. My Cubs fan pet peeve.
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement. Fans like that are special." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
by northsider on Jul 17, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll have them fix that.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that Michael Barrett?
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2008 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks more like Michael Wuertz.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2008 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Hi, I'm Michael Wuertz...
...and even though my slider isn’t working, this t-shirt is…on me. Form fitting. 100% cotton. And part of the proceeds go to charity. Now that’s what I call middle relief.”
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Do you write marketing copy for a living?
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement. Fans like that are special." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
by northsider on Jul 17, 2008 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I kinda do. (Daver blushes.)
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2008 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good, it seems like it's up your alley. (Where Wuertz is in that picture.)
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement. Fans like that are special." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
by northsider on Jul 17, 2008 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd buy that for a dollar.
Well done, sir.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 17, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Val Kilmer
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
by IowaCubs- on Jul 17, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not showing me both sides.
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement. Fans like that are special." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
by northsider on Jul 17, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go to...
... the main Strange Cargo site and click on the bleedcubbieblue.com link on the left sidebar. That will take you here where you can see both sides.
The spelling of D-Lee’s name has been fixed:

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should just put that on the product page. Thanks for showing me the way.
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
by northsider on Jul 17, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
twss
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 17, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al, I can't believe you're aligning yourself with a company that sells
THIS abomination! AHHHH!!!!!!!! [click link at your own risk. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED]
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement. Fans like that are special." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
by northsider on Jul 17, 2008 11:09 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Ack. I didn't know that.
But he’s right. Don’t click on that link!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just threw up all over my work computer!
That warning needs to be MORE SERIOUS!
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 17, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I warned you in all caps and bold, Al warned you, how many warnings do you need?!?
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
by northsider on Jul 17, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
APPARENTLY MORE THAN THAT!
Oh great! I just threw up again!
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 17, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 17, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, I've seen enough of these inside Ronnie jokes to ask...
Can someone please explain what the problem the people of this site have with Ronnie?
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
by IowaCubs- on Jul 17, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'd have to experience him in real life to understand.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
twss
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 17, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have... he's annoying at worst.
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
by IowaCubs- on Jul 17, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are a much better human being than I am.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Annoying is what I use to compliment him....
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 17, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've only heard him through crowd mics,
but that’s plenty bad enough.
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 17, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ask Al.
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
by northsider on Jul 17, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't even start with me on this issue.
OK, I’ll try to be as nice as possible. He makes these loud annoying sounds. If he did it for a minute or two and then stopped, maybe it’d be OK. But he continues to do it even if you ask him to stop. In fact, asking him to stop appears to be the signal to do it LONGER. He once stood next to me while I was sitting on the lawn at Mesa and did it for a solid hour before the Mesa cops finally came and threw him out.
He also spends a fair amount of his time in the bleachers groping college-age women.
Fortunately, he hasn’t been seen in the bleachers much this year. I suspect the price of the tickets is preventing people who used to give them to him from doing so. Good. I wish he’d just disappear forever.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone copy and paste that explanation in BCB Dictionary
I’d do it, but I’m….uh lazy, er busy at work…
"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on Jul 17, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every cloud...
You raise ticket prices? Ugh.
It keeps certain people from getting tickets they normally would. Sweet!
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 17, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN Poll
ESPN has a poll on the front page – Whose luck would you like to see changed this season, the Cubs, the Rays, or Brewers.
Going to order one this afternoon. Cool shirt.
A Cub fan in Cardinal territory.
by FSArkCubsFan on Jul 17, 2008 11:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna need to sleep on that one.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2008 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement. Fans like that are special." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
by northsider on Jul 17, 2008 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just placed an order!
Thanks for doing this Al! I wish it had the AC 00 00 00 on it though…
by GoCubbies34 on Jul 17, 2008 11:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll be in Chicago
in Sept. for my nephew’s wedding so when I check out the Ernie Banks statue, I’ll go and pick up the shirt then. I’m wearing a navy blue suit to the wedding so the shirt should look good with it. Can’t decide if I should wear a tie or not. ; )
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jul 17, 2008 11:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wahoo!
Did he just say funky butt-loving?
by Louie on Jul 17, 2008 11:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a message
It means Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes.
"I think Hendry still has a few years to serve on his 'grand larceny' sentence before he can shop in Pittsburgh again" - ballhawk
by NittanyCub on Jul 17, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy mackerel?
Did he just say funky butt-loving?
by Louie on Jul 17, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a Wahoo boys and girls....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohhhhhhhhh
that’s…..interesting?
Did he just say funky butt-loving?
by Louie on Jul 17, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Wahoo...
like Cleveland’s racist mascot.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 17, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you know that Indian is a racist?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Typing "lol" rarely means a genuine audible laugh.
But it’s appropriate this time. That got me.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 17, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
An error occurred
while trying to view your Wah…ehhh nevermind. Carry on.
Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.
by Jayo525 on Jul 17, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al, any thought of having these made in a tall size
in addition to the regular XL and XXL shirts? You saw me in mine this year, they shrink pretty good. Would love to get another one.
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Jul 17, 2008 11:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if Strange Cargo can do that.
Email or call them to ask.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Jul 17, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I take it your handle is not a misnomer then?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big John?
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"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella
by Lou In Blue on Jul 17, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I call this a...
...crappy design?
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
by IowaCubs- on Jul 17, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but you can call it...
...a crapper design.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 17, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, it's not LOL
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Jul 17, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOO HOOOOO
Gonna order 2 for me and dad today!!
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 17, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks Al for making this happen.
8 bucks per shirt to Project 3000 is really awesome!!!!!! I just ordered one online…
GoCubsGo
by MinnesotaFan on Jul 17, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I placed an order at 8:30AM my time...
and received an email at 12:30 that it had been shipped!
Needless to say, that’s quite a bit faster than the last batch shipped.
by bison on Jul 17, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope
Strange Cargo doesn’t have a connection at the post office.
"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly
by McRipper on Jul 17, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Incidentally, how are they shipping them? I never did ask, figured they knew what they were doing.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
USPS w./ tracking number...
so presumably, by Priority Mail.
by bison on Jul 17, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know who works for USPS don't you??
Chad aka Les Lancaster!
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 17, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still?
;)
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's still waiting for confirmation of the shipped shirts!
:)
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 18, 2008 7:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're still not sure he even exists!
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 18, 2008 7:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they give you all kinds of options
which is mighty customer friendly—from USPS to UPS
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
by Emelie on Jul 17, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent.
And the shipping cost is VERY reasonable, I think.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm tempted...
Darnit, I’m tempted now. A secure storefront was the only thing holding me back. However here in England I’m not sure. My Cubs hat is typically enough though most people don’t even know what that means… however, it’ll be worth it for the one or two people I might ever pass that are Brewer or Card fans!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They don't think
a red-white-blue C is for Chelsea, do they?
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 17, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
And honestly, I’m not sure I want to find out! After watching Eurotrip I don’t want to be mistaken for a fan of the “wrong” crappy soccer team!
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but cheering Chelsea over Man U is akin to, say, cheering for the Cardinals in Chicago, right?
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 17, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOLY COW!!!
Spelled backwards Deelb Eibuc Eulb. Which is latin for Cubs Win!!!
by Cubster on Jul 17, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or Paul is dead
"WGN, Channel 9 Cubs Baseball, Excitingly, Importantly, Dramatically Yours." - Jack Brickhouse
by BigJohnAZ on Jul 17, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was latin for
Cardinals – Forever the Suck.
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on Jul 17, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, that's Dribder.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 17, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Question About Price
I think it’s great that $8 from each shirt is going to Project 3000.
Al, are you making any money from the shirts?
Do you know how much profit Strange Cargo is getting?
Thanks
by Leon Durham on Jul 17, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am making zero from this deal.
Strange Cargo may be making a small profit, but since $8 is going to Project 3000, and they’re doing all the work, I think we can cut them some slack.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not relly anything wrong with them making money either Al
unlike the first time around, this is a business handling this process. I like them, they are a good place to work with.
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 17, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good to know
And I agree entirely
by Leon Durham on Jul 17, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball news for a slow day
and unworthy of a fanpost
Sexson completes deal with Yankees
D’Backs get Tony Clark for an A ball pitcher
Liriano asks Players Union to investigate why he is stuck in the minors
while kicking ass and Livan Hernandez who sucks is starting. Thinks it might have
something with them not wanting him to become arbitration eligible a year earlier than
they want. The Twins cheap ? I can’t imagine.
Red Sox think Manny dissed them or is it just Manny being Manny.
Lets go PADRES (vs Cardinals tonight).
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 17, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Padres, indeed.
I'm thinking you weren't burdened with an overabundance of schooling, so why don't we just ignore each other til we go away.
by neverAcquiesce on Jul 17, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Diamondbacks REALLY like Tony Clark.
"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field
by northsider on Jul 17, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought they had Tony Clark already...
Calm down.
by Kinky Reggae on Jul 17, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bruce Miles says no Greene
http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/263
Guess the San Diego paper pulled the rumor that the Cubs were interested in him from their site because it was false or maybe they just like messing with heads of Cub fans.
In any event just accept The Riot and move on.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Jul 17, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel like I'm at a tent revival.
“Do you accept The Riot as your shortstop? Say it again! Say it louder! “
by cwyers on Jul 17, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our Savior?
:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 17, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Based simply on rhythm and "tone"...
...the line read a lot better as “your lord and shortstop,” but I really wanted to avoid offending any more people than would be offended anyways simply by my saying something about Ryan Theriot.
by cwyers on Jul 17, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot and religion
in one fell swoop… like lighting a match at a gas station ;-D
We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez
by Emelie on Jul 17, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Infidel!!! Seize him!!!
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 18, 2008 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cwyers
Just keep saying to yourself:
Riot is better than Neifi
Riot is better than Neifi
Riot is better than Neifi
Riot is better than Neifi
Feel better?
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 17, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure that's true.
Okay, in a “Who is your shortstop right this moment?” yeah, Theriot’s obviously, you know, not utterly run out of baseball. But compared to, say, 2005 Neifi Perez? I dunno.
by cwyers on Jul 17, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, how about
Riot is better than Bynum
Riot is better than Bynum
Riot is better than Bynum
Riot is better than Bynum
Riot is better than Bynum
One of these days, I’ll get it right!
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on Jul 17, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Atlantawear
Ordered my shirt. I’ll wear it in Atlanta—I’ll be there for a couple of games next month. Should be fun to see if it gets a reaction …
Ya gotta love a team with a shortstop named TheRiot ...
by StampMe on Jul 17, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks to ALL of you!
Just got an email. 40 shirts have been sold today! That means a donation of $320 to Project 3000, and thanks to everyone here who’s already bought one.
The rest of you: what are you waiting for? :)
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
payday?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 17, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, the guilt worked
I just ordered my shirt instead of waiting until Sept.
So where is it already?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Jul 17, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
an end
to my endless custody battle.
"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08
by drewishdrewid on Jul 18, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Less than 24 hours
until Cubs baseball!!!!!!!
Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.
by sue369 on Jul 17, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't wait!
Padres beating the turd birds 2-1 in the bottom of the 4th. Peavy pitching for the Pads..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 17, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the only game they have a shot at winning....
so they had better win.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope so...
But now I see Glaus hits his second homer, and Ankiel then hits one. 3-2 Cards, top of the 5th.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 17, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, Al,
I despise the term “Cubbies” (explained in the fanpost on why we became Cub fans), but if you ever come up with a shirt that says, “Bleeding Cub Blue” then count me in.
Don't blow it boys!
by Mr W on Jul 17, 2008 10:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Hate the name Cubbies, but love the site.
I haz blurg: hotbeans.wordpress.com
by digitalbenjamin on Jul 18, 2008 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not crazy about the term "Cubbies" either...
...but I’m more than willing to let it go in certain situations and for a good cause.
Nanika Ga Okoru!
by dat cubfan daver on Jul 18, 2008 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and another thing,
love your site, even if you use the term “C_ies”
Don't blow it boys!
by Mr W on Jul 17, 2008 10:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Al didnt pick the name
SBS
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 17, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sbn***
pick it for him.
"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 17, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ordered my shirt!
Thanks, for setting this up, Al!
by Itchy on Jul 18, 2008 12:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: THE DARK KNIGHT
This movie was unreal. Just got back from the 12:01 showing; it was epic. Best movie of the year, bar none, and I’m gonna go to it again on Sunday. Heath owns this movie.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 18, 2008 3:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking forward to seeing this.
All the newspaper/website reviews are excellent, thanks for adding yours. Might wait a week or so till the uproar dies down a little, though.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Jul 18, 2008 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HUGE Lines at the Theaters Last Night
in Westwood (UCLA college town). I had a class last night and they doubled the cost to park in the public lot I use!
Eat More Katsui
by CaliCub on Jul 18, 2008 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al, I emailed you
about a couple of other things I have been working on, let me know if you don’t get it.
Did he just say funky butt-loving?
by Louie on Jul 18, 2008 11:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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