is whether or not the "hill" for the mound starts in fair territory, like it did on the old field. From this low-res webcam, it looks like it doesn't, which would be good.
and it was his understanding that the tarp will stay on the 1B side. Of course, this makes it tougher on the grounds crew. Their "staging" area is down the left field line through those doors in the corner, so whenever they have to make a tarp run, they have to go clear across the field now. They were going over all the details today in case they have to do it for real tomorrow. Which I guess means they were going through a...
[wait for it]
"dry run".
Thank you, thank you. You've been a wonderful audience. I'll be here all week.
I hope this bad rain goes north of the city. The forecast went from T-Storms to cloudy to rain at 1pm. Now it looks like lite rain and the heavy stuff wont hit til the game is over.
I still feel the exhilaration, the anticipation, expectation and hope of a new season. As I say every year, maybe this is it. Maybe they'll carry it all the way through to a title. Hope springs eternal today. I just need to remember that the season is a marathon, not a sprint. I know there will be many bone-headed plays; there will be many managerial decisions to second guess; there will be losses and worry and despair. I know these things but I can never really prepare for them. I know too there will be many great moments; great pitching performances; web gems in the field; clutch hits and euphoria. Oh crap, I think I'll start checking out my PPO list for good shrinks. Here we go again. Go Cubbies. Welcome to 2008!
What kind of conditions are we getting tomorrow? I hate getting all jacked up and excited, and then it rains or snows and the game is postponed. Other days I can get through it - opening day is a lot harder.
Earlier the forcast was Thunder Storms starting at noon. Now it's changed to Thunder Storms starting at 3pm so it looks like they'll get started at least.
Thing is I really didn't have to change much to adapt this for the situation.
Guess who just got back today?
Them wild-eyed boys that had been away
Haven't changed all that much, now games to play
But man, I think this is going to be crazy
They were asking when the fans would come around
Tomorrow they'd come and could be found
coming from north side, suburbs and downtown
Ready to go crazy
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
I said
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
You know the fans want to dance a lot
Every night and day fwhen you show us what they got
Man I'll tell you they're going to be playing so hot
yes this team is going to be steaming
This once used to be Johnny's place
But Lou came in and took us through the race
Now the fans are ready to shake up the park
Ready to go crazy
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
I said
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
Spread the word around
Guess who's back in town
You spread the word around
Tomorrow afternoon they'll be dressed to kill
Ready to play and give us thrill
The drink will flow in the stands and some will spelll
And if the boys want to fight, you'd better let them
That organ in the stands blasting out my favorite song
The nights are getting warmer, it won't be long
Won't be long till summer comes
Now that the boys are here again
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
Spread the word around
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
(whispered) The boy's are back, the boys are back
(sung) The boy's are back in town again
Been hangin' down at Wrigley
The boy's are back in town again
Here's a song I always sing on opening day that doesn't have to be changed
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun,
and I say it's all right
Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
and I say it's all right
Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
and I say it's all right
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes...
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes...
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes...
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes...
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes...
Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun,
and I say it's all right
It's all right
Cubs only hit three out and I got skunked on those. But the Brewers were berry berry good to me - they hit four out and I managed to snag three of them. Hope Al brings his glove - Brewers seem to be dead pull hitters.
let you going to the game today know that it is 7:34 a.m. here in north central Iowa and it is raining. Not sure how fast it is moving but hopefully it's moving very s-l-o-w-l-y.
What an awesome sight
gives me goosebumps
DTJchris - March 30, 2008
This picture
warmed me to the cockles of my heart.
gary varsho - March 30, 2008
finally
they are home.
DaveKingmansMustache - March 30, 2008
WOOHOO!!
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
You can see...
... all the new bullpen seats are in, and the location of the bullpen.
Al Yellon - March 30, 2008
What you can't tell for sure
is whether or not the "hill" for the mound starts in fair territory, like it did on the old field. From this low-res webcam, it looks like it doesn't, which would be good.
gjdow - March 30, 2008
They look nice. I assume the bench out there is behind that angle by the plate. Do any of the Cub pitchers throw a sidearm fastball? LOOK OUT!
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
Tarp?
Where is the tarp now? It used to be where the new seats are, where did they put it now?
cubsscoop - March 30, 2008
Right now, it's down the 1b line
gjdow - March 30, 2008
Here's a photo of the tarp location.
Al Yellon - March 30, 2008
Wouldn't surprise me if it stayed there
There's more room down that line.
Hey, this should keep that ugly Van Kampen Investments tarp cover out of my line of sight this year! Awesome! =D
gjdow - March 30, 2008
Was talking to a member of the grounds crew today
and it was his understanding that the tarp will stay on the 1B side. Of course, this makes it tougher on the grounds crew. Their "staging" area is down the left field line through those doors in the corner, so whenever they have to make a tarp run, they have to go clear across the field now. They were going over all the details today in case they have to do it for real tomorrow. Which I guess means they were going through a...
[wait for it]
"dry run".
Thank you, thank you. You've been a wonderful audience. I'll be here all week.
ballhawk - March 30, 2008
HEY-OOOOO!!!!!!!!!
gary varsho - March 30, 2008
I hope this bad rain goes north of the city. The forecast went from T-Storms to cloudy to rain at 1pm. Now it looks like lite rain and the heavy stuff wont hit til the game is over.
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
Ooohhhhhhh man...
I am totally excited.
BASEBALL~!
Cool Hand - March 30, 2008
Can someone post a link
for the webcam?
LPLancer23 - March 30, 2008
Here you go
True Look
gjdow - March 30, 2008
Is This Link...
...off the front page?
If not, perhaps we can add it?
initram - March 30, 2008
Have the Chevy adds always been painted on the dugouts?
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
Allow me to answer my own question. After looking at some pics of last year, they were there.
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
Ugly, aren't they?
gjdow - March 30, 2008
yea, but not as ugly and defacing as the UnderArmour logo's in the outfield.
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
Bud Roof got a new paint job.
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
Anyone else put the cam on "watch"?
I'm just sitting here looking at whatever everyone else wants to. It's kinda fun, actually.
Ew--any hope that those Under Armor ads in the ivy would be gone have now been dashed.
gjdow - March 30, 2008
ha!
I am. Someone really wants a close up of Ward taking grounders at 1st
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
OK...this is creepy
With this webcam, I can zoom into the window of the rooftop apt. I'm in this very second and can see myself
MillsChC - March 30, 2008
you cant be serious.
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
Here is a link to the zoomed in shot of where I am now
http://cubs.truelook.com/face/newface.jsp?zoom=100.0&name=%2Fchicagocubs%2Fwrigleyfield%2Fcamera2&skin=default&pan=-11.224196&panfov=1.8043479&tiltfov=1.3532609&tilt=-7.469335&oldimage=1204904879998888&width=640&height=480&oldscale=0.75&useapplet=false&vfadjust=0.44444445&imagemap.x=312&imagemap.y=255
Name some random thing that I might have and I'll hold it up to the window
MillsChC - March 30, 2008
What an invasion of privacy
That is completely unexceptable. You should definitely sign your lease over to me A.S.A.P.
DTJchris - March 30, 2008
Not my place...it's a buddy's
OK I'll stand in front of the window for a minute or two.... I got a greenish shirt on. Refresh away.
MillsChC - March 30, 2008
Pick any number.....
and I'll hold a large printout of it up to the window
MillsChC - March 30, 2008
100
=D
gjdow - March 30, 2008
OK hold on it's printing out
n/t
MillsChC - March 30, 2008
100....Here you go
n/t
MillsChC - March 30, 2008
This is almost as cool as a videophone
gjdow - March 30, 2008
Yes! I saw it!
That was awesome!
DTJchris - March 30, 2008
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
this feels like the start of a bad movie
northofwrigley - March 30, 2008
Better put the blinds down
gjdow - March 30, 2008
HAHAHA
You ARE NOT kidding! Do something and screen shot it.
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
After All These Years
I still feel the exhilaration, the anticipation, expectation and hope of a new season. As I say every year, maybe this is it. Maybe they'll carry it all the way through to a title. Hope springs eternal today. I just need to remember that the season is a marathon, not a sprint. I know there will be many bone-headed plays; there will be many managerial decisions to second guess; there will be losses and worry and despair. I know these things but I can never really prepare for them. I know too there will be many great moments; great pitching performances; web gems in the field; clutch hits and euphoria. Oh crap, I think I'll start checking out my PPO list for good shrinks. Here we go again. Go Cubbies. Welcome to 2008!
Luigi - March 30, 2008
Ha ha!
Great post! My feelings exactly
zevkalman - March 30, 2008
Weather forecast?
What kind of conditions are we getting tomorrow? I hate getting all jacked up and excited, and then it rains or snows and the game is postponed. Other days I can get through it - opening day is a lot harder.
ilovepie - March 30, 2008
Here's the forecast:
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/channel?section=weather/forecast&id=5750628
gary varsho - March 30, 2008
Thank you...
...can't wait to try and fall asleep tonight.
ilovepie - March 30, 2008
I just looked
Earlier the forcast was Thunder Storms starting at noon. Now it's changed to Thunder Storms starting at 3pm so it looks like they'll get started at least.
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
woohooo!
I am now even more excited for tomorrow, if that's possible!
bluebythebook - March 30, 2008
I've lived in Illinois for 7 years now and this is my 1st Opening Day at Wrigley. I cant freaking wait. Rain or shine I'll have a blast.
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
That is cool
seeing the players on the field. Looking forward to tomorrow.
sue369 - March 30, 2008
I admit it
I admit it I am like I am 5 years old again on Christmas Eve every opening day eve.
I won't be able to sleep tonight. Will be up early and ready to go.
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
puckishcubsfan - March 30, 2008
Not only will I be too excited to sleep tonight...
I might need my 3 friends and a wheelbarrow to help get me home tomorrow haha (dont worry I'm taking the train)
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
The Boys are Back In Town
Thing is I really didn't have to change much to adapt this for the situation.
Guess who just got back today?
Them wild-eyed boys that had been away
Haven't changed all that much, now games to play
But man, I think this is going to be crazy
They were asking when the fans would come around
Tomorrow they'd come and could be found
coming from north side, suburbs and downtown
Ready to go crazy
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
I said
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
You know the fans want to dance a lot
Every night and day fwhen you show us what they got
Man I'll tell you they're going to be playing so hot
yes this team is going to be steaming
This once used to be Johnny's place
But Lou came in and took us through the race
Now the fans are ready to shake up the park
Ready to go crazy
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
I said
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
Spread the word around
Guess who's back in town
You spread the word around
Tomorrow afternoon they'll be dressed to kill
Ready to play and give us thrill
The drink will flow in the stands and some will spelll
And if the boys want to fight, you'd better let them
That organ in the stands blasting out my favorite song
The nights are getting warmer, it won't be long
Won't be long till summer comes
Now that the boys are here again
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
Spread the word around
The boys are back in town
The boys are back in town
(whispered) The boy's are back, the boys are back
(sung) The boy's are back in town again
Been hangin' down at Wrigley
The boy's are back in town again
puckishcubsfan - March 30, 2008
Is this the song that won the contest? Or was it 'Takin care of business'?
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
I think
I think Taking Care of Business won.
Here's a song I always sing on opening day that doesn't have to be changed
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun,
and I say it's all right
Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
and I say it's all right
Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
and I say it's all right
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes...
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes...
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes...
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes...
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes...
Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun,
and I say it's all right
It's all right
puckishcubsfan - March 30, 2008
I prefer Mr. Blue Sky by ELO
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
I have to admit this was funny
My Sox fan friend heard on the radio that they were working out on the field (Yes I lunched with a Sox fan today forgive me)
She said "RUN WHILE YOU STILL CAN!"
puckishcubsfan - March 30, 2008
Just got tickets on Ebay
Got 3 tickets on ebay for under face value in UD Box 411 Row 1. CANT WAIT!!!
rtraugs25 - March 30, 2008
Congrats!
I love row 1 in the 400s. Great seats
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
Hooray!!!!
Carmen Pignatello has been freed!!!
pfd89 - March 30, 2008
Am I
the only one out there watching this Nationals/braves game because its regular season baseball and thats soo exciting?
(no japan baseball doesnt count >.<
Rudey - March 30, 2008
First Casualty of the Season!
Here's the dented hood of a car parked on Waveland Ave. The dent comes compliments of the Cubs during today's batting practice.
ballhawk - March 30, 2008
ouch!
sue369 - March 30, 2008
damn!
did you get hte ball?
Keystone80435 - March 30, 2008
nope
Cubs only hit three out and I got skunked on those. But the Brewers were berry berry good to me - they hit four out and I managed to snag three of them. Hope Al brings his glove - Brewers seem to be dead pull hitters.
ballhawk - March 31, 2008
Just to
let you going to the game today know that it is 7:34 a.m. here in north central Iowa and it is raining. Not sure how fast it is moving but hopefully it's moving very s-l-o-w-l-y.
sue369 - March 31, 2008
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