BCBers getting to(ol)gether to watch the playoffs
by dtpollitt
on Sep 25, 2008 1:29 PM CDT
Who lives where, and who's watching the first playoff game next Wednesday, October 1st? I wanted to start a discussion about where we are all located and see if anyone wants to meet up at a bar or venue to watch some of the games.
I'm down here in Kansas, about 40 minutes west of Kansas City, and a transplanted Cubs fan. Haven't met too many of 'em down here, and would gladly get together in KC if there are some other BCBers in the area. If you live elsewhere, feel free to share where and when you would like to get together.
Dan
PS - Mandatory "tool" inserted into this diary, because this Thursday's diaries all include "tool".
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Im in Kalamazoo, Michigan
I would welcome anyone over to my place for any night games. My roomate and I will be watching all games when we are home.
by KZ Cubs Fan on Sep 25, 2008 1:31 PM CDT 0 recs
Grand Rapids here
and if there was a massive west michigan meetup planned i’d be all for it.
by nathew on
Sep 25, 2008 4:43 PM CDT
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Woo GR!
I miss the Grap! Although this is a good time to live in Chicago
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
by lindz221 on
Sep 26, 2008 1:58 PM CDT
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Grap
is remarkably similar-looking to the word “crap”.
how appropriate ;)
by nathew on
Sep 26, 2008 10:25 PM CDT
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Mid-Michigan
I’m guessing that my wife and I are the only ones in the Lansing area…
…and with work this week and the MSU/Iowa football game this Saturday, I think we’ll be sticking close to home.
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)
by Zeke on
Sep 29, 2008 7:16 AM CDT
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Minneapolis, MN
…and I know there are a few of us on here. It’d be great to watch with some fellow Cubs fans.
by jbertram on Sep 25, 2008 1:39 PM CDT 0 recs
Eden Prairie, MN
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on
Sep 25, 2008 1:44 PM CDT
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Ah
I work in EP, close encounters of the Cubbie kind I guess, haha.
What would people think about Park Tavern in St. Louis Park?
by jbertram on
Sep 26, 2008 11:08 AM CDT
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I could potentially do that
depends on the wife’s approval and the game times.
When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo
by gwood on
Sep 26, 2008 11:40 AM CDT
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Ahhh. Family in EP and Mankato.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on
Sep 25, 2008 1:44 PM CDT
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St. Paul here...
Made it down to one Wrigley game this year.
I’m on the road at the moment but anticipate being home for at least some of the playoffs.
Someone put up a spot – a few friends and I will find it!
by MN exile on
Sep 25, 2008 5:56 PM CDT
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C'mon, that's the last place you'd find Cubs fans.
(I work downtown and live in the NW ’burbs.)
The Chicago Cubs: 2008 Central Division Champions
by dat cubfan daver on
Sep 25, 2008 1:58 PM CDT
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I never even heard of the Cubs until a few months ago
And I was thinking… this base ball thing seems pretty cool.
by daeviant on
Sep 25, 2008 2:00 PM CDT
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Only sport where the defense gets the ball!
Novel idea, really.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on
Sep 25, 2008 2:01 PM CDT
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seems to be the most diplomatic sport around
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on
Sep 25, 2008 2:04 PM CDT
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kicking it in the NW suburbs.
got no plans so far but since im closing on my condo next tuesday I may be busy.
---AC 00 00 00 - Believe
by mjk83 on Sep 25, 2008 1:40 PM CDT 0 recs
Do you happen to know any of bars or restaurants...
…in the NW suburbs that are good for Cubs games? Not that I get out much – but I’ve always been curious about this.
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by dat cubfan daver on
Sep 25, 2008 1:59 PM CDT
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Whereabouts in the NW burbs?
I’ve got tons of family in that neck of the woods who have been kind enough to take me to a few bars during the holidays.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on
Sep 25, 2008 2:10 PM CDT
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Arlington Heights/Mount Prospect/Palatine area?
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by dat cubfan daver on
Sep 25, 2008 2:11 PM CDT
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I've been over to the Fox & Hound in the Buffalo Grove region
it’s a chain, but not too shabby. I’ve been to Emmett’s Tavern in Palatine, too, which was pretty good – it’s a microbrew factory.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on
Sep 25, 2008 2:15 PM CDT
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Yeah, a friend of mine (Sox fan) mentioned...
…that the Fox & Hound was a good place to watch a game. I think I’ve driven past that Emmett’s place. Thanks!
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by dat cubfan daver on
Sep 25, 2008 2:26 PM CDT
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not a problem.
I’ve got family in Rolling Meadows, Wheeling, Hawthorn Woods & Elk Grove, so I’ve around the NW suburbs a time or two.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on
Sep 25, 2008 2:28 PM CDT
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Hey
I went to Forest View High School, back when there was one, a long time ago.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
by BeerCub on
Sep 27, 2008 11:38 AM CDT
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Hm, doesn't ring a bell. :-)
I went to Barrington.
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by dat cubfan daver on
Sep 29, 2008 10:33 AM CDT
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Well....
…. it was in Arlington Heights on Goebbert Road. It’s a combination of Adult Education and District 214 Offices now. I went there from 1972 to 1974, then moved here to California. Palatine, Elk Grove, Prospect, Fremd, Wheeling, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Buffalo Grove and Conant were all in our Athletic Conference.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
by BeerCub on
Sep 29, 2008 10:23 PM CDT
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Denver
Colorado. Though I might attempt to scamper from work and high-tail it to Mecca.
Let's get some runs!!!!
by Colorado Cubbies Fan on Sep 25, 2008 1:47 PM CDT 0 recs
Denver as well
I will be driving to Chicago if the Cubs get past the first round!
"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
Sep 26, 2008 10:39 AM CDT
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+1
Denver as well. I’m probably screwed for the weekday games because of work, though. Weekends are a whole different ballgame so to speak.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on
Sep 26, 2008 11:53 PM CDT
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Cubs bar?
I don’t have a “Cubs” bar here. I’d be up for trying a get together for playoffs if anyone has a suggestion. I’m in the highlands area.
Let's get some runs!!!!
by Colorado Cubbies Fan on
Sep 27, 2008 10:14 AM CDT
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Thornton
I’m at a conference during the first two games of the NLDS, but after that maybe a possibility on the weekend. I haven’t heard of a Cubs bar either although maybe the ESPN Zone downtown. It would be pretty central for anyone in the Denver area.
And I just happen to be going to Chicago for 2 weeks on Oct. 25 for some job training. That happens to be the day of Game 3 of the WS, the first home game for the NL representative. Could be a lot of fun!
by rynomite23 on
Sep 27, 2008 10:51 AM CDT
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I'd be up for a get together, but the weekday games are near impossible .....
unless they are at night, and I’ll be up at our place in the mountains next weekend. Thank God for satellite dishes, so I can watch us in the playoffs.
Maybe next week (if necessary).
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on
Sep 27, 2008 7:41 PM CDT
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Englewood
"I've never complained about it. I'm thankful to have a jersey." Mark DeRosa, 22 Aug 2007
by DeRoMyHero on
Sep 28, 2008 12:31 PM CDT
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Depends on the scenario
Will either be watching at home, at my parents’, or, there’s the remote possibility I’ll get tix
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Sep 25, 2008 1:49 PM CDT 0 recs
At Wrigley ?
Ok that was mean. I am sure the NYC group will watch games together most likely at our usual hang out Kelly’s on
A off of Houston.
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
by Doggie Stalker on Sep 25, 2008 1:52 PM CDT 0 recs
Dark Horse Tap in Wrigleyville
Can’t afford tickets, so that is where we will be hanging out!
"It was a tough first 10,000 wins. I hope the next 10,000 are easier."
-Ryan Theriot
by lindz221 on Sep 25, 2008 1:55 PM CDT 0 recs
Tucson
If there is anyone here in my city (the Moon as Al would call it), we could get together at a Cubs bar called Bob Dobbs.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Sep 25, 2008 1:55 PM CDT 0 recs
yea…im in tucson too. depending on if its an afternoon game or night game…ill be down at bob dobbs for sure man.
next year is here!
by bendacub on
Sep 25, 2008 10:05 PM CDT
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I'll be in Wrigley for the game
but I’m up for drinks beforehand. Besides, it’s my birthday that day, so I might even be in the mood to buy a round.
I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg
by Trey2317 on Sep 25, 2008 1:58 PM CDT 0 recs
Atlanta here
I usually hang in Midtown, but if anyone’s got other suggestions, I’m all ears (eyes, whatever).
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on Sep 25, 2008 1:59 PM CDT 0 recs
What's the odds of getting the Nashville/Atlanta people to meet in Chatanooga?
or some other halfway destination?
"Never. Never. Never. Give up."
Winston Churchill
by cubfever7 on
Sep 25, 2008 2:19 PM CDT
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Sounds good in theory
Carpool with a designated driver would be the best option, I would think. I’ll volunteer to drive on the way there!
"I owe [Dunston] a lot. Nobody would know how good I was at digging balls out of the dirt if it wasn't for him..." -Mark Grace
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
by Clutch16 on
Sep 25, 2008 2:30 PM CDT
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Hey, I WILL BE THERE!
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on
Sep 25, 2008 2:34 PM CDT
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Any good Cubs bars in Nashville
I know I see lots of Cubs hats around town. And at the Sounds games which is the Brewers AAA afiliate lol..
by LT on
Sep 27, 2008 1:38 PM CDT
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cubs bar in Nashville??
I’m also wondering where to watch the games…last year we were relegated to small corner tvs for the playoffs at most of the places I went to cuz football is king around here
by theshooter on
Sep 28, 2008 5:26 PM CDT
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Yes it is
ESPN College Lameday will be here this weekend too.
by LT on
Sep 29, 2008 8:30 PM CDT
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Maybe
I might be throwing a get together at my house if we make the World Series. I live in the NW burbs for game 1.
But maybe it would be better to get something together downtown. Easier to get to for everyone.
And I wouldn’t have to do all the set up and cleanup then!
Thngs of worth are worth fighting for regardless of the odds.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 25, 2008 2:00 PM CDT 0 recs
This reminds me of a fanpost I read once upon a time.
But it’s like trying to remember a dream. I can’t quite place it.
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by dat cubfan daver on
Sep 25, 2008 2:15 PM CDT
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Gimme your number
and we can talk it over.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on
Sep 25, 2008 2:17 PM CDT
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LOL
One of the best…:)
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on
Sep 26, 2008 12:05 PM CDT
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St. Louis Here
Home of the self-proclaimed “Best Fans in Baseball.” ROFL
Javon Ringer for Heisman!
by Spartan1979 on Sep 25, 2008 2:03 PM CDT 0 recs
Here too.
I’d definitely be up for watching with some BCBers.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on
Sep 25, 2008 2:17 PM CDT
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My girlfriend is in Rolla
and if I’m over there in the next few weeks, I’d be down for this, for sure.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on
Sep 25, 2008 2:17 PM CDT
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Hannibal, MO...
great place for a family, terrible place to live as a Cubs fan – no access to games on TV and too many Cardinal fans who really believe they are the best in baseball ;)
Proudly waving the Cubbie Blue from Northern Missouri! GO CUBS GO!
by Tater01 on
Sep 25, 2008 5:58 PM CDT
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I go to Webster University in Webster Groves
just west of St. Louis. I’m down for a get together if we can get a place in mind!!
"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
Sep 25, 2008 9:56 PM CDT
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My fave is Growler's Pub on Lindbergh for the variety of beer they have.
Not real good for watching sports, though. Friday’s or ShowMe’s usually have big TVs and good placement.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on
Sep 26, 2008 8:40 AM CDT
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GO Green! Beat Iowa!
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)
by Zeke on
Sep 29, 2008 7:21 AM CDT
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That was for "Spartan 1979". ;)
Go Green! Go White! GO STATE! (#13031 on the Cubs season ticket waiting list...)
by Zeke on
Sep 29, 2008 7:21 AM CDT
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Iowa Falls
Going past you tomorrow on our way to Milwaukee. :D
by sue369 on
Sep 25, 2008 6:02 PM CDT
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The home of Ellsworth CC!
Proud recipient of a hot dog shot from the Iowa Cubs hot dog gun.
by IowaCubs- on
Sep 26, 2008 2:31 PM CDT
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Just a bit too far; darn!
From my farm outside of Sutherland, especially considering that I crawl out of bed at 4:45 AM to go to work in Spencer at 6. Too bad; I need someone to holler at the TV with; the missus is getting a little tired of it. ;-) I am afraid there is not going to be much sleep here for the next few days, but hey, I don’t mind!
by NWIowaCubFan on
Sep 28, 2008 8:40 AM CDT
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Iowa City here...
Where we have more people from Chicago than Iowa during the school year. There won’t be an empty bar in town during the playoffs.
by mkacer on
Sep 26, 2008 2:08 PM CDT
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There are a bunch of us in Madison WI
Maybe some upcoming weekend will work for all of us?
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by berselius on Sep 25, 2008 2:32 PM CDT 0 recs
*drools at thought of Monday's.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on
Sep 25, 2008 2:37 PM CDT
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The 2nd
I might attend something downtown or in the NW burbs the night of the 2nd game the 2nd of October as my brother and his wife and friends are going to that game for his bday on the season tickets.
Thngs of worth are worth fighting for regardless of the odds.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Sep 25, 2008 2:38 PM CDT 0 recs
Melrose Park/Oak Park area
for me. Anyone want to come over?
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Sep 25, 2008 3:03 PM CDT 0 recs
No kidding?
I am in Oak Park also. Going to DS games though…
"There's a lot of things we don't tell you." Lou Pinella
by derv on
Sep 29, 2008 5:09 PM CDT
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San Diego
Where do Cubs fans hang out in my town?
by Clark Addison on Sep 25, 2008 3:06 PM CDT 0 recs
Houston, TX
We may have gotten Ike’d out of seeing Z throw a no-hitter, but we can still get together for the postseason. How about Cahill’s, 903 Durham Dr.? Owner is from Chitown, even as a poster of Barrett punching AJ on the wall. This was the spot to watch the Bears in the Super Bowl a couple years ago. Surely we’ll have better results this time.
by goldglove on Sep 25, 2008 3:13 PM CDT 0 recs
I go to
Ernie’s on Banks – it’s around the corner from my place, but they still don’t have power last I checked.
Is Cahill’s up and running? I’ve never been there. Probably I’ll just end up watching at home – I finally got power back a little while ago.
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