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by Cubfan06
Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:31 pm
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: Blue Ox Music Festival-Eau Claire, WI 6/8-6/10
Replies: 4
Views: 2622

Blue Ox Music Festival-Eau Claire, WI 6/8-6/10

http://www.blueoxmusicfestival.com/ Really nice initial lineup in a beautiful place to have an outdoor camping festival. Gonna try to clear the schedule to make this one. Greensky Bluegrass Railroad Earth Drive-By Truckers Railroad Earth Punch Brothers Sam Bush Band The Infamous Stringdusters Son Vo...
by Cubfan06
Mon Nov 21, 2016 5:28 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2018
Replies: 5171
Views: 860394

Re: MLB 2017 and Hot Stove

he doesnt have a whole lot of control over that does he Nope, but imagine how quickly the Angels could rebuild by trading him I'm having a difficult time imagining. How much would the Angels need to get for Trout to "rebuild quickly" while losing a once in a generation player? What team would have ...
by Cubfan06
Wed Nov 09, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: Drive-By Truckers discussion
Topic: Philly, Nov 9 @ Union Transfer
Replies: 98
Views: 24140

Re: Philly, Nov 9 @ Union Transfer

Man. Tonight will be a fucking scorcher. I so badly would love to be at Union Transfer reaching blast-off to get some angst out while singing some songs. Sounds like it could be one of their most constructive and productive DBT shows in the history of the band. Hope it eases your collective pain a b...
by Cubfan06
Thu Oct 20, 2016 9:32 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2018
Replies: 5171
Views: 860394

Re: MLB 2016

I am sorry to be a meatball and not too piss on their shoe tops, but simply pointing out the obvious. Kind of a weak fan-base that the Dodgers have. I know that there is a high percentage of transplants in Southern California, however its pretty embarrassing when I have Cubfan friends in San Diego a...
by Cubfan06
Wed Oct 19, 2016 3:05 pm
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame Nominations 2017
Replies: 28
Views: 4428

Re: Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame Nominations 2017

I'm a child of early 90's rock so forgive me if this comment is unintentionally ignorant, however isn't a travesty that Depeche Mode would be a nominee, however The Cure and The Smiths are omissions from the HOF? I like Depeche Mode, but c'mon man. Pearl Jam is and will be IMO a no doubt first ballo...
by Cubfan06
Wed Oct 19, 2016 12:56 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2018
Replies: 5171
Views: 860394

Re: MLB 2016

Yeah, what was up w/ that Kluber decision? I hadn't been following the pre game chatter and was sure surprised when i turned on the game and saw him on the mound. Francona said that if he didn't pitch Kluber yesterday they literally would have no starting pitcher for game 7. Up 3-0 I'm not sure why...
by Cubfan06
Wed Oct 19, 2016 11:19 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2018
Replies: 5171
Views: 860394

Re: MLB 2016

They are only down 2-1 in a 7 game series with home field advantage. I hate to do anything that might add fuel to the fire/panic, but sorry, the Cubs no longer have home field advantage. I love Zobrist, always have, but he doesn't seem to be presently worthy of the confidence you're both showing in...
by Cubfan06
Wed Oct 19, 2016 10:29 am
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: Never Had Such A Good Time/The Grateful Dead Thread
Replies: 1260
Views: 422502

Re: Never Had Such A Good Time/The Grateful Dead Thread

Bobby sat in for much of the second set and Encore of Phish's first of two night's at Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville last night. I have listened to the show this morning and its kind of cool that Trey gave Bobby the lead on Phish's new tune "Miss You" , which Trey wrote for his sister who passed a...
by Cubfan06
Wed Oct 19, 2016 10:19 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2018
Replies: 5171
Views: 860394

Re: MLB 2016

No need to worry I'm not discouraged by the team, although the lack of hitting is disturbing, I think they'll win tonight. I am, however, discouraged by the fans. Every single time there's been adversity this year they've bailed on the team. Every. Single. Time. It's no way to be a fan. Yup. There ...
by Cubfan06
Tue Oct 18, 2016 4:15 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2018
Replies: 5171
Views: 860394

Re: MLB 2016

:lol: :lol:
by Cubfan06
Tue Oct 18, 2016 3:33 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2018
Replies: 5171
Views: 860394

Re: MLB 2016

I don't dismiss the internet posters that easily. I participate actively in two cubs sites and mostly lurk on a third and some of the negative, angry comments are from people who I've shared intelligent baseball conversation with all year long. I'm not talking about bandwagon jamokes, although ther...
by Cubfan06
Tue Oct 18, 2016 3:23 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2018
Replies: 5171
Views: 860394

Re: MLB 2016

[ Who is angry? Are they a couple of people who sit behind a computer and post about their over sensitivity regarding a special interest group like the Cubs? I don't feel as though that is a common sentiment. Must be some 400 pound guys sitting on their beds. Some definitely could be. I have about ...
by Cubfan06
Tue Oct 18, 2016 10:46 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2018
Replies: 5171
Views: 860394

Re: MLB 2016

Not sure I'd call it anger, but the frustration over the playoff performances of Rizzo/Russell/Heyward continues to build and will eventually reach a fever pitch if they don't turn it around. News flash: sometimes it is difficult to hit a baseball thrown by a MLB pitcher. Oh there's anger and defea...
by Cubfan06
Wed Oct 12, 2016 3:11 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2018
Replies: 5171
Views: 860394

Re: MLB 2016

I just want to send my heartfelt condolences for what transpired last night. I sincerely hope that the pain doesn't last for long. The San Francisco Giants are an organization that I have always looked up to. Your stadium is on my bucket list to attend a game at. Your manager is one of the games be...
by Cubfan06
Wed Oct 12, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: What's Everyone Drinking?
Replies: 5337
Views: 1217880

Re: What's Everyone Drinking?

Ninja Vs. Unicorn and Blood of the Unicorn are dynamite. I assume the event this weekend in Chicago is public? Is it going on Sunday too? If so, I'll swing by there on my way to Wrigley for a pre-pregame taste or two if the timing works out.
by Cubfan06
Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:54 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: What's Everyone Drinking?
Replies: 5337
Views: 1217880

Re: What's Everyone Drinking?

i enjoyed the Daisy Cutter I had last night. Great beer. Half Acre makes an IPA called Vallejo that's top notch as well. The Double Daisy is good as well, however is only on draft in very few places when they release it. Not a huge wheat beer fan, but the Akari Shogun by Half Acre is outstanding as...
by Cubfan06
Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:28 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2018
Replies: 5171
Views: 860394

Re: MLB 2016

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14724380_10211062126335628_6580647838784109598_n.jpg?oh=494d9b111ec27ade7c47138c7fe4efde&oe=586C5DB6 You are flying the W in Mississippi? It sounds like you have some balls doing that South of the Mason-Dixon. One of my best friends moved to an affluent...
by Cubfan06
Wed Oct 12, 2016 9:23 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2018
Replies: 5171
Views: 860394

Re: MLB 2016

Wow. That was an incredible game last night for a Cubs fan. After living a history of negative Ju-Ju in October, for a 15 minute period it felt as though it was all wiped away. This is regardless of what the final conclusion of our season will be. My Cubs finally have postseason magic in which pendu...
by Cubfan06
Mon Oct 10, 2016 5:10 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit
Replies: 20778
Views: 4835574

Re: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit

If I vote for Stein or Gary Johnson in a state that was going to go Blue long before the primaries, is it to a wasted vote? When Smitty votes for Stein or Clinton in a state that is going to inevitably vote Red, is that a wasted vote? Zip, I can understand that it is a highly sensitive issue in your...
by Cubfan06
Mon Oct 10, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2018
Replies: 5171
Views: 860394

Re: MLB 2016

how do you guys feel about replay reviews like baez's slide last night, where the call is overturned because of a split second between body parts touching the bag? personally i think its dumb. objectively correct, sure, but not what replay was designed for and a great disservice to mlb's pace of pl...
by Cubfan06
Fri Sep 30, 2016 3:39 pm
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: Who's Everyone Seeing Live?
Replies: 7465
Views: 2048069

Re: Who's Everyone Seeing Live?

10/6 - Wilco in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil @ Circo Voador
by Cubfan06
Tue Sep 27, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit
Replies: 20778
Views: 4835574

Re: The Neverending Thread for Political Shit

So there was a debate last night huh? Just kidding, of course I watched although that's 90 minutes I won't ever get back. To me both candidates showed who they are, again, but I'm not sure that makes any difference. What has been a dangerously close race is probably just as close this morning. Unli...
by Cubfan06
Mon Sep 26, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: NFL 2016
Replies: 2877
Views: 548796

Re: NFL 2016

are the Bears really that bad? They are even worse than the final scores indicate. No exaggeration at all, if you set the O/U at 2.5 wins this year, I'm jumping on the under. It is a perfect scenario for drafting that future franchise QB in the first round. Whether I have confidence in Ryan Pace to...
by Cubfan06
Fri Sep 16, 2016 9:05 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2018
Replies: 5171
Views: 860394

Re: MLB 2016

http://chicagocubsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/Cubs2016NLCentral.jpg Alright. One box for the season checked! Go Cubs! As blasphemous as this is to say, I hope the Cardinals can get on a winning streak to and play into the NLDS. I know that we can man handle them. Although I like Giants fans, I'm ...
by Cubfan06
Mon Aug 29, 2016 9:53 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: RIP John Saunders
Replies: 31
Views: 6277

Re: RIP John Saunders

(Still glad Tom Mees drowned though. Not above schadenfreude.) holy shit! Gotta ask, what did Tom Mees do to warrant that? I always appreciate some quality schadenfreude but damn, even for me that's harsh In 1988 OU hammered Auburn in the second round of the basketball tournament 107-87 and at that...
by Cubfan06
Wed Aug 17, 2016 5:10 pm
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: Wilco.
Replies: 227
Views: 98383

Re: Wilco.

I kind of hated The Whole Love but loved Star Wars. It still had the slickness Duke alludes to but also some really strong songs and, more importantly, felt like a cohesive album. To cubsfan06 though I have to disagree on the current lineup. I love Nels Cline but nothing compares to the Jay Bennet ...
by Cubfan06
Wed Aug 17, 2016 3:55 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2018
Replies: 5171
Views: 860394

Re: MLB 2016

Regardless of how the Giants are playing now, going through the Giants and Nats in consecutive series scares the shit out of me. the '27 Yankees worried about my Giants? You Cub fans are really gonna have to hone your "cock o' the walk" game. :lol: :lol: :lol: and for the record, I don't even know ...
by Cubfan06
Wed Aug 17, 2016 3:14 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: MLB 2018
Replies: 5171
Views: 860394

Re: MLB 2016

Speaking of Utley and his Dodgers, how does a team lose the best pitcher in the game and then catapult to the division lead in late August? Baseball is a funny game. Because I guy who pitches once a week isn't going to make or break the team? If he doesn't come back for the post season, it might hu...
by Cubfan06
Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:15 pm
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: Wilco.
Replies: 227
Views: 98383

Re: Wilco.

Trying really hard to work up some enthusiasm for the new album. I think I have to go back to SBS to find the last time the band really clicked with me. The current lineup has done some good stuff but you know what would really excite me at this point? If Tweedy announced he was stripping it down t...
by Cubfan06
Wed Aug 17, 2016 1:01 pm
Forum: Other Bands / Music News (non DBT-related)
Topic: Wilco.
Replies: 227
Views: 98383

Re: Wilco.

Trying really hard to work up some enthusiasm for the new album. I think I have to go back to SBS to find the last time the band really clicked with me. The current lineup has done some good stuff but you know what would really excite me at this point? If Tweedy announced he was stripping it down t...