No, it's not my birthday today, as you well know if you've been reading BCB since at least last November.
Today is BCB's second birthday -- the very first post here was on February 9, 2005.
In those two years, the Cubs have, well, gone from mediocre to awful, and we hope this year will return to at least respectability and perhaps contention. And BCB has become a large and vibrant community, for which I thank every single one of you.
Since its inception I've been the sole blogger and site administrator here. That's the way I've wanted it, and, as my SB Nation colleague Adam Morris put it on his Rangers site Lone Star Ball, I have done this for a lot of reasons, in Adam's words, "not the least of which being that I'm a selfish control-freak". (HEY! You're not supposed to be nodding in agreement!)
But, as Adam also says, I'm not at my computer 24/7 (even though it may seem that way to you at times), and also, the size of the site has prompted me to enlist some help.
With that in mind, I'm taking this opportunity to announce to all of you that I've asked cubbiejulie to officially come on board as contributing editor and assistant blogmistress. I have great admiration for her enthusiasm and passion for the Cubs and the quality of her writing. In her new capacity, she will:
That said, I turn over the rest of this post to her.
When Al first approached me about this, I had second thoughts about taking on additional responsibilities for no pay, as my bosses might not find you all as charming as they do paying clients (you all could fix that problem pretty easily, you know). However, the power to ban Al and unban Colossus was too much to pass up, so here I am. Don't worry, I will still be the same cubbiejulie -- I'll just have the power to toy with your BCB existences for my own amusement.
Fear me. (Okay, not really)
Wait, I take it back, go ahead and fear me.
Discuss, as has been often said here, amongst yourselves. Today's top 100 post will be up in a couple of hours.
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Welcome
Cubbiejulie! I look forward to your contributions. Long live the Queen! (Trying for brownie points, in case I need them later).Good move, Al.
Damn, this is gonna be a good year to be a Cub fan.
I've thought that before.
I've thought that almost every year since the mid'70s. Sigh. Now I'm depressed.
Kegler - February 9, 2007
Happy Birthday BCB!
Congratulations Princess Julie on accepting this awesome responsibility (and the fearful power that goes with it)!MetsSuck - February 9, 2007
Oh boy...
There goes the neighborhood.tyger1147 - February 9, 2007
Quiet, you
n/tcubbiejulie - February 9, 2007
See...
... I KNEW this was a good idea!!Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
LOUD, SUSTAINED APPLAUSE!!!
Can't nobody keep me down.tyger1147 - February 9, 2007
All bow
to the new Queen. Al, you couldn't have made a better choice. My cub friends and I all look forward to your front page daily and of course the second read of the day is OBD. I never go by a day without reading both. Julie, remember power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely! Take it easy on us plebs.Could this be a blognation world record? Two administrators, a man and a woman, sharing internet blog time? We are so lucky! (Don't let this go to your head julie, many kings have sent their queens away for a long, long time.)
mrcubsfan - February 9, 2007
Congrats, Julie!
and don't worry, pro bono work gives you mad karma points. I looke forward to your contributions and a successful '07 campaign. A much deserved honor for you, Julie!Are you gonna take Carrie Muskat's job next?
Will23 - February 9, 2007
From a 90% Lurker
I welcome the addition of cubbiejulie with great enthusiasm.I am completely addicted to this site and one of the people responsible for that addiciton is cubbiejulie.
One of the top items on my personal to-do list is to meet Al in the bleachers sometime this year and to attend the Cubs convention, perhaps next year, and get to meet many of you other Cubs fanatics, including cubbiejulie. Only time and life (not the magazines) can impede me in my quest.
Keep on, keepin' on.
We'll be in Cubbie heaven in twenty-o-seven!
Luigi - February 9, 2007
Happy Birthday, BCB!
From a fellow BCB addict, a former lurker and a lifelong Cubs fan, thanks for all the great work, Al, and congratulations to Julie!daver - February 9, 2007
Grrrr!
High OBP — good. Adding cubbiejulie to BCB staff — better.PS- Grrr.
Adam Dunn - February 9, 2007
Adam!
Nice to see you here. Please don't gnaw on the sidebars.Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
Happy Birthday, BCB!!
BTW, who the f*ck is cubbiejulie?!UZI
Ozgreeder - February 9, 2007
that's what I'm trying to figure out
Faith plus 1 - February 9, 2007
Isn't she
that girl... from that place?Laven - February 9, 2007
Oh right
always wearing those shoes.baturkey - February 9, 2007
And...
the pillbox hat! Let's not forget the pillbox hat!UZI
Ozgreeder - February 9, 2007
she smells too
from what I've heard.Faith plus 1 - February 9, 2007
Like..
...a diaper fill of Mexican food.gravedigger - February 9, 2007
I do not!
Stop it! I'll ban you all!cubbiejulie - February 9, 2007
Smelly.
Pirate.Hooker.
UZI
Ozgreeder - February 9, 2007
Go back to your home...
...on WHORE ISLAND!gravedigger - February 9, 2007
Oh yeah?
Well you have bad hair.cubbiejulie - February 9, 2007
I want to be on you
gravedigger - February 9, 2007
I have....
many leather-bound books....and...my apartment smells of rich mahogany.UZI
Ozgreeder - February 9, 2007
I'm gonna punch you in the ovary...
...that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker.gravedigger - February 9, 2007
Ooohhh
Ouch.cubbiejulie - February 9, 2007
Loud noises!
gravedigger - February 9, 2007
Like...
Cheetos and Snapple.UZI
Ozgreeder - February 9, 2007
Jinx,
Gravedizzle.UZI
Ozgreeder - February 9, 2007
-diggitty
Faith plus 1 - February 9, 2007
Gravediggizzle....
n/tUZI
Ozgreeder - February 9, 2007
How time flies
Wow, I've been a member since 7/19/2005. I found this site by just googling "Cubs". Even though the Cubs have struggled over the last two years it's been fun sharing opinions and talking about them here on BCB.Well, Happy Birthday BCB and thanks Al for all the work you put in.
One more thing, is there a way that we (the BCB bloggers) could buy BCB T-shits? Do BCB T-shirts exist? A BCB shirt would find much use in my clothing rotation.
amaru - February 9, 2007
Member since 5/27/2005
Faith plus 1 - February 9, 2007
T-shirts...
... now, this has been on the left sidebar for a long time -- look at "BCB Store".There's a possibility we may look into doing some other stuff, with different logos and info on them, in the future.
Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
For some reason
I never look at the lest sidebar. Except when thong woman was up.amaru - February 9, 2007
New logos!
I'll buy a shirt. Design some cool ones to identify each other with at games!mrcubsfan - February 9, 2007
Anyone...
... want to design some stuff? Email me.Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
Member since 4/11/2005
803 total posts. Love BCB!Will23 - February 9, 2007
Only 803 posts in two years?
You're slacking!Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
I know, right..
..and BTW I like the new "BCB Staff" tab on the upper right of the front page.804 posts now =)
Will23 - February 9, 2007
I'm wearing a BCB thong as I write this... :)
Happy birthday BCB and congrats Julie. This site just keeps getting better and better! Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication Al!bergs55 - February 9, 2007
You are perhaps kidding, but...
... if you were so inclined, you could indeed buy a BCB thong right this very minute.Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
...For those looking for the perfect
Valentine's Day gift.VS - February 9, 2007
Exactly what I was thinking!
And if you look at the link right now, there's free shipping on orders of $50 or more!Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
I was kidding but...
Now I figured out what to get my wife for Valentines Day!(She'd strangle me with it...) Who knew?
bergs55 - February 9, 2007
Boooooo
Just Kidding. We all knew this was coming, since Al can't keep a secret. At least, his hints were very telling. Anyway, congrats end happy B-Day BCB!gravedigger - February 9, 2007
What hints were those?
<looking around innocently>Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
oh, just some comments...
...On a certain Top 100 post I have not forgotten about.gravedigger - February 9, 2007
Seriously...
... which one?Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
using my handheld...
...so l cant find it now. But you hinted that Julie will soon be able to close threads and ban people. Then you kept insisting that Julie would yet the last word. I put 2 and 2 together.gravedigger - February 9, 2007
Hmph.
You're too smart. Last time I give hints!Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
cant keep a secret
can you?gravedigger - February 9, 2007
Oh yes...
... actually, I can.I just have to stop giving hints, that's all.
Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
Run away!
Jesse Guam - February 9, 2007
Holy Shnikees!!!
There's an effin' "BCB Staff" now. I sooooo do not like this.tyger1147 - February 9, 2007
Why?
It's still the same people who have been here all along.Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
Happy Birthday
BCB. Thanks Al for this great site and keeping us informed on everything. I know it's a lot of work.Congrats Julie.
sue369 - February 9, 2007
Hey Julie
Since Al won't, will you un ban Collosus?gravedigger - February 9, 2007
NO
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NOFaith plus 1 - February 9, 2007
Don't hold back, Faith.
Tell us how you really feel.Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
i'll get banned for that
Faith plus 1 - February 9, 2007
LOL
No, you won't.Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
Why?
gravedigger - February 9, 2007
An idea...
... cubbiejulie since you're the official BCB cruise director... Is anyone else interested in a BCB March Madness contest on ESPN or Yahoo?DmL
dmlichte - February 9, 2007
I'm down for that
Anyone else?My Hoosiers shall slay you all!
cubbiejulie - February 9, 2007
I'm in.
Where you can all laugh at my selections; I never do well in the office pool.Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
I'm in...
Despite all my prowess in fantasy sports (champion in baseball, basketball and now football--who cares if two of them had half the people quit!?), I stink at doing pools. Horrible. Always have been. But I still like them.tyger1147 - February 9, 2007
I as well
Looking forward to winning, along with UNCnextyearcub - February 9, 2007
You will all
fall to the Buckeyes. I'm in.Shouldn't there be a rule against red-headed leaders around here...?
HAPPY B-DAY BCB!!!!!!!!
On tha come up - February 9, 2007
I Hope Not
I am kinda partial to my UW Badger myself.Actually having a very good year for a change.
I did not however appreciate Indiana beating UW and knocking them into a tie for 1st in the big 10 with the hated Wolverines.
cjn54 - February 9, 2007
I call dibs on Texas A&M
n/tScott @ Bleed Cubbie Blue - February 9, 2007
Congrats
When I saw you writing out the name tags at the Cubs Convention I knew Al would soon have you working on the site as well. Good news for BCB.wccubfan - February 9, 2007
Happy Birthday.
I've been a member since last summer. I wish I had more time to post and get involved in the converstations, but I am here everyday reading what everyone has to say. I love it and keep up the good work. Hopefully this summer I can actually meet some of you at Wrigley.indytaz - February 9, 2007
Happy B-Day
And congrats to cubbiejulie. Rule the throne with kindness.nextyearcub - February 9, 2007
BlueMike
CubbieJulie is a poor second choice for this new position. The clear choice was BlueMike63. Why in the world would you want someone in this position who writes well, is smart, is passionate about the game and has a sense of humor. Its a bad choice because soon you will hear mutterings as to why your "backup quarterback" should have your job.BlueMike63, in contrast, is a bit like having Kyle Orton or Chad Hutchinson or Henry Burris as your primary backup QB. No matter how bad the primary QB is playing, no one is going to demand that they be put in the game. But when the backup QB is Peyton Manning or Tom Brady.....
You will long regret this decision. You have just installed Tom Brady or Peyton Manning as your backup QB.
frustratedfan - February 9, 2007
Hmmm
I see the unspoken implication that I'm Rex Grossman.Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
I concur
Mike would've made a great commentatorFaith plus 1 - February 9, 2007
This is
Funny, yet true to a point. Al, you might want to step it up a little bit or you may become the Drew Bledsoe of SB Nation.nextyearcub - February 9, 2007
that...
was pretty good.wccubfan - February 9, 2007
Congratulation Oh great and wonderful BCB Goddess!
Well, now that Al has finally added you to the staff, I know for sure the Cubs will win it all this year. Seems like an omen (not the movie). I eagerly look forward to your column everyday and for some strange reason can't stop smiling every time I get near a blender (might be the booze, but I doubt it). Woo WOo WOO!!!Happy Birthday BCB!
Jettero2112 - February 9, 2007
Happy Birthday and what a present
I don't speak up much but here goes!I come here to learn from all of you: (THANK YOU)
young and old
grumps and chumps
Jerks and Jokers
wise and wise-ass
only kidding please no ban me, so sorry, I love this site thanks to everyone who contributes positively and constructively the rest of you need a nap.
HAIL QUEEN JULIE!
What a blessing she has been to all of us and What a huge burden she now takes on for AL
Thanks Julie, and Congratulations AL
JimmyJ31 - February 9, 2007
Julie I Promise
No more lawyer jokes, or dispairging comments on the law profession.I am a disabled vet who loves the Cubs and is tired of discord.
Have fun, don't stay out to late.
cjn54 - February 9, 2007
I'm not impressed Jules...
...and I DARE you to ban me.Go ahead. Do it. DO IT.
theprognosticator - February 9, 2007
Request denied
You're far too amusing.<clap! clap!>
Now bring me my hassenpfeffer!!!
cubbiejulie - February 9, 2007
can I be appointed Minister of Mischief?
Please, oh please?theprognosticator - February 9, 2007
I shall take it under consideration
now go away, or I shall taunt you a second time.<clap! clap!>
cubbiejulie - February 9, 2007
as you wish your Worship...
<walks away><hides behind a pillar>
<plots>
theprognosticator - February 9, 2007
I still think
you should have a BCB podcast. I have been downloading Cubscast on and off for the last year (since I've had my iPod) and I must say it leaves a little to be desired. Now that Julie is on board, would it be feasible for you to look into branching out?BTW, I see Julie has an Italian surname. I have great affection for most things Italian, particularly me. Am I correct in assuming that is Julie's married name?
Luigi - February 9, 2007
We are going to ...
... talk about a lot of different ideas for BCB that we can accomplish in the near future. Sure, we'll talk about a podcast. Why not?Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
Listen to Cubscast
You'll then see that you and your staff could do so much better. They're on the web as well as accessable through iTunes.Luigi - February 9, 2007
You've got...
...the voice for it.gravedigger - February 9, 2007
Thank you.
I think Julie does too. It's definitely something we can think about.Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
Who?
Just kidding. From the brief snippets of sound we heard of you two, it would be enjoyable just to hear the voices. ;)gravedigger - February 9, 2007
Nope
That would be my maiden name. I'm one of those femi-nazis who didn't change it.And it's not Italian, it's Sicilian.
cubbiejulie - February 9, 2007
Ban him Julie...
...how dare he get that wrong...theprognosticator - February 9, 2007
Oh
the bannings will be meeted out much more regularly around here, I assure you.cubbiejulie - February 9, 2007
A Sicilian
I meant no disrespect. I am Calabrese, not too far away but close enough. I have Sicilian relatives as well as in-laws. I can now see there will be swift and final judgements meted out when necessary.Think podcast.
Luigi - February 9, 2007
You better listen to her!
n/tAl Yellon - February 9, 2007
Good for you
When my mom got remarried she kept her maiden name. Which always made it interesting growing up, because there were three people living together (my mom, step-father and myself), and we all had different last names. It made spotting telemarketers (in the days before readily accessible caller id) much easier.Jesse Guam - February 9, 2007
Two Years Ago
You're probably aware of the Wayback Machine, that thingy which archives old internet sites.Magic of a sort, really.
Here's the way your site looked after your first post.
http://web.archive.org/web/20050210112644/http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/
"The Original Six" are clearly shown on the sidebar.
rastronomicals @ Bleed Cubbie Blue - February 9, 2007
I love the Wayback Machine!
In fact, I had looked at that myself not long ago.Seems like a very long time ago.
And yes, that's right, BCB was one of the "Original Six" SB Nation blogs; I'm sure some of you will know what that phrase refers to.
Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
Here's my contribution...
sparkles721 - February 9, 2007
That is not...
alcohol it's some sort of fruit juice in a special bottle.Congrats to Julie! I was waiting for it to happen too. It makes a lot of sense.
(Al(or Julie!) you can shrink the image if it's too big)
sparkles721 - February 9, 2007
No, that looks terrific...
... thanks!Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
I haven't posted much during the offseason...
But some of you may remember my typically common appearance in the game threads starting around midseason last year or so. Don't worry, I've still been lurking twice a day.Cubbiejulie, I've always enjoyed the OBD's even though I never pop in to 'em. Keep up the good work :)
Also, please don't ban me.
And oh yeah, Go Big Red - Basketball is underway with the College Baseball season already started for some!
sanantonecub - February 9, 2007
Congrats, Julie!
And Al, those hints in the grace post WERE pretty obvious.Good luck with the extra workload, Julie. I'm sure your extra posts will be fun and informative!
secdelahc - February 9, 2007
Sheesh.
I gotta be less obvious!Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
Something to work on then!
n/tsecdelahc - February 9, 2007
Without question.
In regard to many things.Al Yellon - February 9, 2007
At least
now Al can nap every now and then. I only lasted a few months on his schedule...Congrats, Julie!
Smooth Jazz Man San Diego - February 9, 2007
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