First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Marlins, Saturday 5/2, 12:05 CT
Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs, May 2, 2009 12:05 PM CDT
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GO CUBS GO
Listening to Pat and Ron.
Thanks again Bud and Fox…I’ll be taking a nap when your game is on.
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions
i know
were not suppposed to talk about this on here. But google TVants and download it. then go to myp2p.eu click live sports then click mlb games today click florida vs cubs. I know its technically not allowed but i live in ohio and watch every cubs game i love them
lets go cubbies!
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
i always have to look twice at he flags on the scoreboard
just cant rationalize the pirates and the reds ahead of us
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
im willing to bet the farm it will
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
No Pat...
Nats-Cards is going on now.
I thought about going once I realized our game wasn’t on TV, but decided I didn’t want to punish myself, especially since the Nats are in their hideous red unis today.
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:10 PM CDT reply actions
Looks like I do have the game on mlb.comTV...hooray!!!
Len & Bob sound good.
Go Cubs!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Yet another reason why...
…I should’ve probably gone MLB.tv instead of Extra Innings.
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm loving MLB.tv
sent to my 37" LCD in high def quality. The time delay is the only problem.
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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
If I would've bought a new computer...
a month earlier. The old one was terribly uncooperative with it last season.
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I turn off the HD if I want to also read BCB as the 2-3 minute delay drives me crazy
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Hey!!!!!!!
Noone posted a jump thread for me and I forgot to switch. Meanies!!!!!!!!!!
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
If you ask nicely
And Theriot keeps hitting it over the fence.
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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
who is that smooth guy playing RF?
let’s score early and often!!!
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I missed the pregame thread. . .
Why is Bradley sitting?
by Seattle Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions
Day Off
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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
alrighty folks roll call time
Funny the way it is, how a kid walks ten miles to school while another is dropping out
Here...listening attentively in NOVA
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
representing the land of fruits & nuts
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
There is no roll call without the official roll call picture.
The day we lose our will to fight - Is the day we lose our Freedom.
by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
just got in
good to see the Cubs off to a strong start
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Day off
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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Yosh Kawauno in the house!
HR RIOT!!! 2-0
"He can't hit, he can't field, he can't run—all he can do is beat you."
chomping on fries!
…and looking good
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feel free
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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks....
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
pigs flying, cats with dogs....
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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Hallelujah
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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
came in late... GameDay audio appears to start at very beginning....
is it possible to get it to catch up to live action? Or am I merely a confused soul and it is live?
That's weird.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
both had Riot HR's....lol
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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
2 run shot to deep left
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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
is Harden pitching any better this time?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Did anyone think. . .
on May 2nd, Theriot would have more HR than Derrek Lee?
by Seattle Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions
wow...interesting stat.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Yep, D-Lee's just a career minor leaguer.
(Wait, that’s the other guy.)
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Is Milton taking a mental holiday??
Day off? Why? Crikey.
The window for winning a World Series may have waned.
wanted to give you more material
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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
He's had enough days off
Someday we'll go all the way...
by CubsBullsBears on May 2, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
what a crappy 3rd strike call on DLee
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
1984 Jim Frey talked to Ryno about driving the ball
2009 Lou talked to Riot about the same
interesting, eh?
Hi guys and gals. lets get a win!
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
pinch me!
a two out hit w/RISP.
I am buying a lottery ticket today. Me likey.
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I wake up from a migraine again
and this time we’re winning! Huzzah!
by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 12:24 PM CDT reply actions
I'm used to it
I’ve had chronic migraines since I was a kid.
by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Feel better, Craig
I had one all day Thursday…ugh.
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry to hear
Those are the worst. The ones that you just can’t get rid of.
by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Like yourself...
I’ve been getting them forever. Thankfully, my office was empty on Thursday, so it was a bit quieter in there than normal, which helped.
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully is the start of something for Geovany
The window for winning a World Series may have waned.
Damn, I wish I could watch this game.
I pay 200 bucks to get the Extra Innings package, yet I can’t get this… F you Fox.
Sounds much better than yesterday.
He was rather grouchy yesterday.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Miles needs a new uniform with another team logo on it
The window for winning a World Series may have waned.
mr sunshine for a game thread
Awesome!!
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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, that was sarcasm...
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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Ripped off from the Blackhawks
When the Blackhawks score at the UC we the fans go into the Amstel Light jingle chant.
The window for winning a World Series may have waned.
Not sure of the song, but it's by The Fratellis
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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Chelsea Dagger
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
"Chelsea Dagger" by The Fratellis
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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice
That’s all I needed to know. I have some of their stuff d/l’d but I haven’t listened to any of it yet.
by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Lilly is taking his time
trying to keep The-Hr-Riot fresh for trotting around the bases
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
How long until we see a post about
why Lou should move Riot to clean up
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
The lineup that makes sense...when healthy options exist
1. Soriano
2. Theriot
3. Kosuke
4. Ramirez
5. Bradley
6. Soto
7. Lee
8 . Fotenot
The window for winning a World Series may have waned.
by BLou on May 2, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Looks pretty good
I could see flip-flopping Soto and Lee, too, depending on whom is swinging the bat well at the time.
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make it 2
3 pitches, 2 outs.
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
first 6 retired
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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Help your own cause here, Ted!
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:35 PM CDT reply actions
5 pitch at bat
longer than any of the Fish had against him in the top of the inning
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Hey everybody! Go Cubs.
(and Go Bulls, too.)
This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.
How's it going, Sue?
This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.
Good, good.
Happy about Riot, nervous about the Bulls.
This line from a movie, television show or other piece of popular culture pretty much sums up my entire personality.
The think the Bulls are going to win tonight.
The Celtics had multiple chances to win game 6 and end the series and they didn’t do that. I think that bodes well for the Bulls.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I like the way you think.
They’ve definitely played well in Boston. Hope they play even better tonight.
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There's still quite a few guys on that team
that knocked off the defending champs (Miami) a few years ago and I think that’s one of the reasons why they’ve been confident and played with such poise from game 1.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
come on riot!

It's not about money. It's about winning and getting over the hump. We've had the appetizer now, but we left the main course on the table.
-rod beck
SHE WORKS!!! She really works!
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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
She works for me.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
From your fingertips to God's ears...
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess Al will approve, now that the triple is accomplished.
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ha!
It's not about money. It's about winning and getting over the hump. We've had the appetizer now, but we left the main course on the table.
-rod beck
by laidbackliam on May 2, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Now that's funny!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
...
Great, and my Comcast is out again. AT&T needs to hurry up with getting MLB Network so I can make the switch to UVerse.
by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions
dare i say
halfway to the cycle for Theriot.
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
Don't forget about Puerto Rico girl.
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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
BB commented that he looked to be in pain
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again or still?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
my guess is still.
once you aggravate these things they are easy to keep getting spasms from
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
I know
bad back, and a bad neck myself
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
he should have went the other way to get the run in
he seemed intent on pulling
Does Lee look more mobile that the other day?
"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella
or the Cubs could give Lee some at bats to see if he can break his slump
and if he can’t, then start playing Hoffpauir more at first.
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
but, Trey, he's had 2 AB's today...
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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I know, I know
silly me.
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
Well, if he's hurt, then yes, pull him.
But it’s speculative on Brenly’s part to mention the grimace. Lee could have been grunting because he swung hard, for all we know.
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
Lee now batting .200. Just sayin'
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
Geo batting .143, Bradley .128
Sit them, too?
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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
they should hit
first and second with Soriioan hitting 3 and Riot clean up
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
we'll need some of that
after the concerts are done.
It's not about money. It's about winning and getting over the hump. We've had the appetizer now, but we left the main course on the table.
-rod beck
by laidbackliam on May 2, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
A bag of balls...maybe
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like too much.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Peavy
San Diego has a thing for the Cubs’ 5th-inning guy, after all.
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A bag of fertilizer
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+5
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Now that's an offer I would accept.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
did Lou just call the ump Douche Bag?
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
I don't think he was asking where the ump was going for dinner.
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by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
i was reading his lips when he was walking away
and it sure looked like he said that
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
He may have
I thought I saw “Fudrucker’s” mentioned.
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If that turns out to to be the only "you know what"
there’s gonna be a big stink.
Hey, it's a new century!
I think we would all be thrilled
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
It'd sure be something different to talk about
besides all the stuff that’s been beat to death so far this season.
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
If Lilly is going to be this good when he's on
then I can stand it if he’s going to be on and off this year.
by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions
time for hoffpower!

It's not about money. It's about winning and getting over the hump. We've had the appetizer now, but we left the main course on the table.
-rod beck
hate to go
but got to run (DAMN IT)
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
hope to be back before game over!!!
GO CUBS!!!
RIOT FOR THE CYCLE TODAY
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
Eh
She looks better in other pictures. Looks too much like a vapid stickfigure there
by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
She's still quite acceptable even in that picture
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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Also, strange triviata
but Bonifacio is a pretty cool guy in person
by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions
have u met him?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
come on little babe ruth!

It's not about money. It's about winning and getting over the hump. We've had the appetizer now, but we left the main course on the table.
-rod beck
if i had photoshop skills
i’d have put a cups hat on the kid.
It's not about money. It's about winning and getting over the hump. We've had the appetizer now, but we left the main course on the table.
-rod beck
by laidbackliam on May 2, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
cubs.
It's not about money. It's about winning and getting over the hump. We've had the appetizer now, but we left the main course on the table.
-rod beck
by laidbackliam on May 2, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sure he could get down with
some of the female mice from the Secret of Nimh.
by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe one of these?

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by sanantonecub on May 2, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
thats nothing
compared to ASU, its a miracle i actually find my classes
Just ply them with a few drinks.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
wow....yes....works for me.
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
+infinity
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
this work?

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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that a picture of Tony La Russa when he was younger?
"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.
That's a helluva double play
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He's slow, no doubt
But he smashed the ball, and the third baseman made a nice play. Plus, Bonifacio had an excellent turn at second. It all conspired against him, but it’s good to see Soto hit the ball hard.
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he had one earlier this year
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by carmen_fanzone on May 2, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Lilly has to make them pay...
working around Miles to face Lilly?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
And he does!
bases-clearing double!
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TWSS
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 2, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
OMG
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on May 2, 2009 1:03 PM CDT reply actions
Hooray Day of Unexpected Offense!
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by Chris Dobbertean on May 2, 2009 1:03 PM CDT reply actions
Teddy has been inspired by The Riot!
He won’t be disrespected by the fish walking Miles!
Hey, it's a new century!
walking Miles in front of him is really questioning his manhood.
…not smart
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Penn warming in the Florida pen.
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
How 'bought him, indeed!
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by cowsarecool220 on May 2, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Ted Lilly Double?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on May 2, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions
Oh God no
I thought I would never see that again…
by Craig in South Bend on May 2, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions

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