Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Braves, Thursday 6/4, 6:10 CT

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by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 4, 2009 7:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"That's what you live for. You live for the opportunity and when that day comes, you better be ready," Soto said. "I tried to make sure that whenever they gave me a chance, I was ready and I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity."

by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

+1

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 4, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I didn't preview before posting..

For an anxious second, I was worried I’d fumbled the snap there.

by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 4, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So I feel like a freshman...

who doesn’t know which party to go to…Are people in this thread now? :)

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 4, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

choose the

one where you wont get beat up at………

by bheidge on Jun 4, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is always the dilemma...

isn’t it? Maybe if I just act like I’m supposed to be here, no one will notice.

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 4, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah....

let me know how that works out for you. You could always go over to the Brewers game thread. They are a bunch of pansies over there

by bheidge on Jun 4, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but if I did that...

I’d have to punch myself in the face for choosing to listen to people talk about how great Ryan Braun is…

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 4, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

In that case, I think the most people will be...

where the largest amount or lowest priced alcohol is.

by DisCUBbobulated on Jun 4, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Note to self:

Remember not to order an “Apple-tini” light on the “tini”… :)

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 4, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I had 5 of them one night about a couple years ago

I got SO SICK I still can’t eat apples

by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If the game doesn't

start until 10 or 10:30 it will b e a long night.

by sue369 on Jun 4, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

no way I hang out the whole time til then… I might come back.

But NBA finals and Burn Notice are both on. :-)

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 4, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh that's right!

Burn Notice is back. Sweet….

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 4, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go Magic, beat down the Lakers!!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 4, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What the heck

is Burn Notice?

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

TV show

by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

whats that?

by bheidge on Jun 4, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

A completely badass TV show

about a spy.

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 4, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll keep an eye out for it..

chances are that it makes it down here eventually.. :)

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You should

I love it. :-)

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 4, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

They're saying on the tube that it'll be like 10:00/10:30 ET when they get this one going...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 4, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

west coast game

by bheidge on Jun 4, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Every game is a west coast game for me...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 4, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is one the worst things about being on the East Coast.

The timing for sports sucks. I hate going to bed before I know the final scores of west coast games. Not to mention in football season, on the west coast games are starting right when you wake up in the morning…

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 4, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude!

Try living in Australia! LOL

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll trade places with ya...

I’ve always wanted to live there…

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 4, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm..

Do you live across the street from Wrigley?

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I almost got an apt. in Wrigleyville when I lived in Chicago for 10 yrs.

I’m in SoCal now…

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 4, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Where?

I’ll be in SoCal in August.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mission Viejo/Ladera Ranch...

Smack dab in the middle b/t LA & SD.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 4, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Going to any games out there?

I’m trying to make it to one in San Diego and another in Los Angeles in the week the Cubs are out there.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, I just got laid off again...

But I’m going to one of the Dodger/Cub games courtesy of a friend of a friend that’s the executive chef at the stadium club.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 4, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm trying to go to the Thursday night game in LA

I leave San Diego early on Saturday morning, so Friday is not an option for me.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

When it gets closer to August, we'll exchange e-mails...

Maybe we can meet up for a beer or such.

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 4, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry if this bursts your bubble a little bit,

But I’m not that much of a drinker. Still, if you want to meet up, that option is still open

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry to hear that, Jimmy

the Australian economy has so far kept its head above water at least slightly better than the USA, but still are pretty nervous times… I hope you find something else quick!

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Cap, I appreciate that!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 4, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

In that case...

… I’ll have to decline, Jimmy.

At least you’ve got plenty of Aussie trees in SoCal though.. lol

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Day games at Wrigley

.. start at 2 or 3 am.. :(

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Goodness,

I hope you don’t work evenings.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fortunately..

I can usually set my own schedule… and waste too much of my time in these game threads in the morning… but I don’t start getting up at 3am for games until it’s the playoffs or very close to them..

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't blame you

Thats a bit extreme!

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 4, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I usually try

.. to stumble out of bed and to the computer at 6 or 6:30am to catch the end of day games, but it’s winter here and bed is so cozy sometimes.. lol

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I could see that being rough.

When I was in the Middle East last year, I was watching the Cubs on ESPN at bizarre hours like that too. It’s something you never really get used to…

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 4, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

TV coverage of the Cubs

.. has been terrible this year here. Only been like 3 Cubs games on the version of ESPN that we get here in Australia and none at all on FoxSports… :(

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're not eligible...

for online tv either, huh? ’Cause of the weird blackout rules…

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 4, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not actually sure about that..

I just always worried my internet connection wouldn’t be good enough to make it worthwhile…

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You need to leave DC...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 4, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah...

I’d like to head back to the Bay Area, but the job market is a bit…difficult…there at the moment.

Eventually I’ll be back to the West though. And all will be right in the world :)

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 4, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I work evenings

So I can usually stay up for the West Coast games.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would've taken a nap...damnit

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by Chris Dobbertean on Jun 4, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think i'm about to do that

churchofbaseball.com

by MJMars on Jun 4, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No boyfriend tonight and only network tv :(

by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Poor Maddie...

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 4, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's gone 2 1/2 weeks so the Cubs better start playing better

or he’ll come back to a foul mouthed gf :(

by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I need a girl like you!!

I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...

by Jimmyeatworld on Jun 4, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no kidding

churchofbaseball.com

by MJMars on Jun 4, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

TY

but outside of baseball you might change on that :)

by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

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

by Cubbie-Tim on Jun 4, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 4, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Josh Johnson

hit a 3 run shot off Dave Bush

by bheidge on Jun 4, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pretty nice

Marlins lead, 4-1. I guess we can still scoreboard watch.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I generally keep an eye on

all the NL Central teams. Speaking of which, Andrew McCutchen had a nice debut today for the Pirates.

by bheidge on Jun 4, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I scoreboard watch from Opening Day...

so sue me… ;)

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's never to early to scoreboard watch, is it?

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nah

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love my friends

For those of you who watch what you eat , here’s the final word on nutrition and health. It’s a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies.

1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Cubs Fan .

2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Cubs Fan .

3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Cubs Fan .

4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Cubs Fan .

5. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than Cubs Fan .

CONCLUSION

Eat and drink what you like. Being a Cubs Fan is apparently what kills you

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

by Cubbie-Tim on Jun 4, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh, man

my grandfather would have loved that.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lmao

by ermilo2000 on Jun 4, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's gold!

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i love how you can sub

any team for the Cubs and it works

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

by Cubbie-Tim on Jun 4, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I got the same one today frmo a friend

but it was a racist one that said apparently speaking english is what kills you.

by williamzabka42 on Jun 4, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Apparently I don't speak english either

by williamzabka42 on Jun 4, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't either ;)

On a recent flight to San Francisco, I was sitting next to two people on holiday from Spain. We spoke Spanish for the whole flight (6 hours, it was from the east coast).

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This one's better.

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

of course

but since all my friend’s are racist Brewers fans I am not surprised I didn’t get a separate one about the Cubs.

by williamzabka42 on Jun 4, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dinner and NBA time

I might come back if the game ever gets played.

Later!!

There is no infinity button for failing in sports. At some point, things turn. They always do. - Bill Simmons

by Allie on Jun 4, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Later!

Enjoy!

Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

cya allie

churchofbaseball.com

by MJMars on Jun 4, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just can't get into NBA

March Madness….. yep. NBA I was only into when Michael played

by Madison Cub Fan on Jun 4, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

later Allie

I’m outta here too…

.. gotta get some work done… ’night all.. :)

by CubFanInCanberra (9387milesfromWrigley) on Jun 4, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Take care!

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 4, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

take care

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

by Cubbie-Tim on Jun 4, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WGN closed circuit...

just said that they’ve heard zero news from either ballclub’s media relations people about when or if the game is gonna go….

I wonder if the MLBtv thing was just pure speculation based on the weather radar? Seems weird that WGN wouldn’t know anything…

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 4, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

it's a conspiracy...

by tootle on Jun 4, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well...

I wasn’t really going that route. But I guess if it floats your boat. :)

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 4, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank goodness for the magic of the DVR

Oh Baby!

by cubswgnrocks on Jun 4, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Has anyone else...

been having script errors in their browser on this website?

It’s driving me crazy. It keeps cutting off the end of my posts. And often times not letting me post at all (I click “reply” and it just jumps to the top of the page…)

It started happening yesterday, and I can’t figure out why….

by CubsWin!Oregon on Jun 4, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs