Steff

They would start on 10/4 according to my invoice. 10/4 to 10/10 The CS would be 10/11 to 10/16. And the WS home games would be game 1 - 10/22, game 2 - 10/23, game 6 - 10/29 and game 7 - 10/30

QUOTE(maggliopipe @ Aug 23, 2005 -> 09:15 AM) anyone have an idea when these will start going on sale to the general public? Probably mid September after they get all ST holders processed and get the requests from MLB.

Just found out that Jim's Aunt has pancreatic cancer that has spread to her liver and lymph nodes. Not a good day...

QUOTE(Tadahito15 @ Aug 23, 2005 -> 08:32 AM) Thanks for the advice guys. Right now I might be leaning towards University of Michigan or U of I because they both fit a lot of things that you all recommended. Thanks again for the help. Crap.. I totally forgot this thread was about you. I'm sorry.. Good luck with whatever you choose.

And SF1.. a bit of unsolicited advice.. The stuff with your parents, you need to stay out of it. Adults in life changing situations like this need to work through it themselves and while you think you getting involved (kicking your father out - or whatever you did) might be helping it's likely stressing your mother out more. If she needs you, she will come to you. And regarding your father.. you might want to keep in mind that that's the only father you'll ever have. You'll never get the time you miss back.

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 10:51 PM) Oh my god. If I hear one more thing about how f***ing young I am I am going to hang myself. You are how old...??? Juuussstt kidding..

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 09:40 PM) Phew, I figured Naperville would get ripped a new one. I think it's a really old joke, maybe before Naperville got it's "nose in the air" rep. I had seen it before.

QUOTE(joshe800 @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 07:57 PM) Here are some pics from the Picnic. Gotta love Dustin's photography!! joshe.. looks like you had a great time. We sent Jim's sister and her daughter in our place and they had a blast. She said Dustin was the social butterfly of the event.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Aug 15, 2005 -> 11:37 PM) Will they let you watch road playoff games inside the park? That's what they do in other major sports. The folks in the BPB say they were asked about working them but have not heard anything more. I doubt they would open the park though. Maybe just the bar. That would be pretty cool for those of you that end up not getting tickets.

QUOTE(Chisoxrd5 @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 03:07 PM) Is there an echo in here? I prefer to say... GMTA.

QUOTE(SuperSteve @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 02:54 PM) That's BS...Podsednik does not make too much money, and was an AS. Garland still has a year of arbitration left, and isn't too expensive for someone who's had his season, and if it don't work out, ya could go the route of AJ with the Giants last year. Garcia I could see getting picked up too. That is a total BS rumor. Especially with NYY needing a CF, Pods would work well there. Steve... just because a player is put on waivers doesn't mean anything as far as them being claimed. The owning team can pull them back at any second, and does most of the time. Also, the claiming team pays a claiming fee to even put in a claim.. pretty damn stupid to pay a claim fee if you know the owning team will just pull the player back dontcha think..? It's all about interest. The were on waivers, along with just about all the rest of the team.

ESPN Insider.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 11:34 AM) I wouldn't be surprised if Pods isn't activated until September first to get Anderson post season eligible. I wouldn't either.. but I've heard Sunday against Seattle several times.

QUOTE(Chisoxrd5 @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 11:07 AM) LOL...the author definitely does not like Orland Park. That was actually pretty funny...for once I have a feeling if there was a Naperville one it might have been worse than the OP one. Hysterical though.

Mattel has introduced Barbie dolls for different regions and towns in Illinois. Be sure to show your Illinois pride and collect them all!! Highland Park Barbie: This trendy homemaker Barbie is available with the Lexus or BMW SUV or a suped up Hummer H2, gets lost easily, and has no full-time occupation or secondary education. Traffic jamming cell phone sold separately. Optional: matching gym outfit. Cicero Barbie: This recently paroled Barbie comes with a 9 mm handgun, a Ray Lewis knife, a low-rider Chevrolet with oversized wheels and tinted windows and, my favorite, Meth Lab Ken. Talking version also speaks Spanish and includes two sons: Cesar, star of his high school soccer team; and Jose, wanted in four states. Oak Lawn Barbie: This version has relocated from the city and comes with her very own street sign to post in the back yard, and a basketball hoop to hang from the garage roof. Doctor's fees to pay for counseling when E.J. Korvette's, Shopper's World and Zayre's closed, are extra. Lincoln Park Barbie: This yuppie Barbie comes with knee-high black boots, a Louis Vuitton handbag, choice of a BMW sports car or new Convertible Beetle, Starbucks cup, credit card, a faux crocodile pill case filled with an assortment of the latest therapist-prescribed mood elevators, and shallow Ken. A list of all of the "in" fund-raising events sold separately. Alton and Peoria Barbie: This model comes in Wrangler jeans two sizes too small, a NASCAR shirt, big hair, a six pack of Coors Light, and a Hank Williams Jr. CD set. She can spit over 5 feet and can kick Ken's ass when she's drunk. A pickup is available with Confederate flag bumper stickers. Alsip Barbie: This version has it all; tattoo of a snake on her upper thigh, every eye shadow shade Maybelline has ever made, a can of AquaNet, and twosets of keys for her double-wide. Optional accessories: Sidewalks and a pick up. Bumper sticker that says "My kid can beat up your honors student" sold separately. Uptown Barbie: This Barbie actually comes in two variations. One has long gray hair, arch-less feet, Berkenstocks, no makeup and a mutt. Or a boy haircut, brown-highlighted hair, Abercrombie & Fitch T-shirt and cargos, combat boots and a pitbull. Humboldt Park Barbie: This bee-tch of a Barbie comes with a knife to stab other Barbies in the back, miniskirt and tons of makeup. Lake Forest and Kenilworth Barbie: (aka--North Shore Barbie) This True Blonde shops exclusively in town. She drives a Land Rover (sold separately). She has an MBA from Northwestern but has never worked outside the home. Her child's stroller is bigger than your house and her tennis trophies are discreetly hidden behind CEO Ken's golf trophies. She knows enough Spanish to talk with the nanny, Tagalog to speak to the cook, and Polish for the house painter and housekeeper respectively. Her family owns a winery in Napa, but she buys cases of "2-Buck Chuck" at Trader Joe's. Hence the need for the rear-loading Land Rover. Berwyn Barbie: Big sprayed black hair with overdone makeup and housecoat, cooks up a batch of mean meatballs and lasagna. Comes with plastic covered sofas and a fridge in the basement for company. Wrigleyville Barbie: Cubs hat and tank top, bleacher tan, Kosher hot dog and overpriced Old Style in hand. Optional accessories: a wooden porch that can accommodate up to 24 of Barbie's best friends. Keg not included. Beverly Barbie: This talking Barbie says: "Did you know I am Irish? Irish rules!" and sings the South Side Irish song. Comes with a bottle of lite beer and U of I t-shirt. Also includes an assortment of "KissMe, I'm Irish" buttons and green accessories for the South Side parade. Boyfriend Ken wearing a Notre Dame hat, sister Skipper wearing McAuley uniform, and cousin Joe in his Crusaders sweatshirt sold separately. South Side Barbie: Goes by the name of Barbeequa and for one low price, includes all of her sistahs: Midgeequa, Jauneequa, Shaneequa, Taneequa,and Lulu; and all of her brothers, Leroy, Willie (gold toof extra), Tyrone, George, George, and George. They all live together in her two-room ghetto apartment, furnished with the latest in leather and zebra prints. Bling-bling sold separately. Bridgeport Barbie: This Barbie also talks and all of her sentences include an assortment of "d's" and "doe's." She owns her own bungalow and comes with season tickets to the White Sox. Northbrook Barbie: Her authentic Coach bag is always filled with plenty of cash from daddy's bank. She and her friends from high school, including Hazelle, come complete with animal intestines, paint cans, fecal matter, kegs of beer and a video camera. Lawyer's fees are extra. Oak Brook Barbie: Authentic Kate Spade wallet includes credit cards from Fields, Nordstrom's and Sax, and a photo of the family dog, Rex. Comes with monogrammed towel set for her mornings at the bath and tennis club, and riding pony (with real hair) for her afternoons at the polo grounds. Kitchen set provided by Crate and Barrel. Backyard runway for her private jet sold separately. Willow Springs Barbie: Has a complete wardrobe for her weekends of ballroom, two-step and line dancing. Boyfriend Ken comes complete with a beautiful brown UPS uniform (shorts are extra) and a bicycle to get to work (delivery truck sold separately). Chicago Ridge Barbie: Comes complete with a uniform from Our Lady of the Ridge and four monogrammed bowling shirts. Talking version brags of having the best handicap on the south side and of being able to drink Ken under the table. Accessories include a mitt for 16-inch league games, six-pack of Pabst Blue Ribbon, a pack of Marlboro Lights, and an IROC Camaro with T-tops on crates in the front yard. Orland Park Barbie: This is a grown-up version of Barbie with three kids, all of whom got straight A's in school, 36's on the ACT, and college scholarships because they were the best on the team. Includes blowhard husband Ken, who is seen and heard at every little league game; daughter Midge, head cheerleader; and son Ken, Jr., the captain of the football team. The standard version comes with a Ford Windstar, a bi-level in Brook Hills and an assortment of Coach and Kate Spade knockoffs bought at a house party.The talking version says "Not MY kid. He wouldn't do that," and "Really? My cleaning lady won't do laundry!" The deluxe version comes with faux fur and a home in Crystal Tree that will never be paid off in their life time.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 10:30 AM) Steff, did you post anywhere about the BP experience...mine got cancelled, but is rescheduled for Sept 6th. Any info on it would be cool. I didn't yet, but I will in a bit. For some reason I have work to do at work today..

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Aug 22, 2005 -> 08:50 AM) Paul O'Neil is a player that the current yankees should look at as why they were winning titles. He was on the field during BP on Friday and had nothing but nice things to say about the Sox. Nice to hear someone of his talent thinking we can make it out of round 1.

6 times. Where my folks lived when I was born, to Florida, back to Chicago, to an apartment, to my townhouse, and now to the house I live in. They've all been pretty uneventful. Although I now have way too much crap and don't ever want to move again.

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Aug 20, 2005 -> 04:09 PM) I just donated for my 11th time a couple of weeks ago. For the 11th time in your life...? Jim and I go every 8 weeks which is a restriction in place by Life Source.

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Wow BB... I'm quite flattered that you took all that time to respond. I can imagine you sitting there giddy like a school boy. As for my "name dropping"... I wont apologize for who I know and associate with. If you don't like it, don't read it. It's as simple as that. Or continue to b**** and whine about it. Whatever floats your boat. As for repeating things I've been told or heard... that's my business and I don't really understand your morbid facination with what I do. It's funny how you kept quiet until I wouldn't reveal any names... but I'm sure you were reading this thread just as everyone else was. Shame on me for incinuating... LMAO. Shame on you for reading it then, eh? Hypocrite. And as for this rumor starting here... no, it didn't. This rumor was on the east coast well over a week ago. And for the record.. he did name names. Lots of them.

QUOTE(JimH @ Aug 20, 2005 -> 07:41 AM) Oh my God, what's next on this site ... Doesn't matter. This takes the cake.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Aug 19, 2005 -> 10:16 PM) Alright then Steff, you were supposed to know, and since nothing came out, who were the names?? I never offered up names before... and I'm not about to start now. Additionally, I don't work for MLB nor have I ever seen a test result. My words are the same as any Tom, Dick, Harry... or asshole on a message board, and should be taken as such. All rumors are rumors until they are confirmed. But rumors like this aren't just pulled out of the air. I'd keep that in mind as, those of you that are, s*** on people who are nice enough to come here and relay things they have heard. It's not the OP that will end up looking like the ass.

Well.. I'm out of here guys. Have a good night!!

Wow... Do they believe he was a victim? I should probably just read up on it.