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by ejr
August 23, 2004 3:48 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: To flash or not to flash...
Replies: 58
Views: 2416

me too! I thought there was going to be a lot more to see in Chicago this weekend!
by ejr
August 23, 2004 3:46 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Wrigley Field is falling down, falling down
Replies: 10
Views: 629

Right answers from all sides. The place is safe, at least for now; the game can go on, with fans, and those stupid nets have to be replaced with a more permanent solution for next year.

Now, if my team can just string together a few wins!
by ejr
August 23, 2004 1:28 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Wrigley Field is falling down, falling down
Replies: 10
Views: 629

They have received the green light from the Building Commissioner....PLAY BALL.. Although it would have been interesting to watch a game being played with no one in the stands...sort of like a Devil Rays game That is certainly what everyone expects, but unless you have a source that I don't, no off...
by ejr
August 22, 2004 10:24 am
Forum: News
Topic: Mac McAnally Article
Replies: 3
Views: 544

Mac McAnally Article

The Chicago Sun Times had this article on Mac McAnally.

http://www.suntimes.com/output/rock/sho ... mac22.html
by ejr
August 22, 2004 10:14 am
Forum: Pre-Concert Gatherings / Who's Going to ...
Topic: Chicago- my kind of town- ophicial SATURDAY thread!!!!
Replies: 1132
Views: 49406

I'm pretty sure Wrigley will be open on Saturday. And Gumby, while it is the mayor leading the charge on this, and while he is a Sox fan, I side with him on this-tha fact that they did repairs to Wrigley without the proper permits bothers me, and I want to make sure that place is safe for 40,000 fan...
by ejr
August 22, 2004 12:03 am
Forum: Pre-Concert Gatherings / Who's Going to ...
Topic: The Who's Who of BN Thursday Chicago thread...
Replies: 279
Views: 20897

Four Play wrote:I'm not going but it looks like Martina McBride will be there. Y'all try to get in the video ok?

http://www.buffettnews.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27196
This is very cool! And the set changes begin!
by ejr
August 21, 2004 11:59 pm
Forum: Pre-Concert Gatherings / Who's Going to ...
Topic: Chicago- my kind of town- ophicial SATURDAY thread!!!!
Replies: 1132
Views: 49406

HSV-good luck getting this solved. Sounds to me like the Cubs game is as big a deal for your friend as the tailgating at Buffett is for you-if he would put up with the two of you going in separate cars, that's probably your best bet. personally, I would stay at the Cubs game, but I am not a big drin...
by ejr
August 21, 2004 11:48 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Martina McBride in Chicago Thursday
Replies: 14
Views: 2131

Very cool-and that is one set change we already know about!
by ejr
August 21, 2004 10:23 am
Forum: Jimmy Buffett Discussion
Topic: Last Chance at Auction for Buffett at Jones Beach
Replies: 32
Views: 3237

great idea-I also wish I was in the area and could help out with a bid. and best thoughts to you and your son-I first really became familiar with hemophilia in high school after reading Nicholas and Alexandra where Robert Massie spent a lot of time talking about the indirect way that hemophilia rela...
by ejr
August 20, 2004 11:52 pm
Forum: Pre-Concert Gatherings / Who's Going to ...
Topic: Chicago- my kind of town- ophicial SATURDAY thread!!!!
Replies: 1132
Views: 49406

I kinda confused myself in my answer, but maybe you can make heads or tails of it. And ejr, how dare you mention rain delay!?!? :wink: :lol: 8) Yeah, I know, but I have been to 3 games so far this season (with 3 more to go) and have had one rain delay at one game, and two at another. And, of course...
by ejr
August 20, 2004 11:26 pm
Forum: Pre-Concert Gatherings / Who's Going to ...
Topic: Chicago- my kind of town- ophicial SATURDAY thread!!!!
Replies: 1132
Views: 49406

Geez-I would grab at the Wrigley opportunity, but I am a major Cubs fan and less into the pre concert partying than you. On a good day, figure a game to be 2 1/2 to 3 hours. It is rare for them to be less than that, though they can, of course go longer. Weather would also be an issue (rain delays ar...
by ejr
August 20, 2004 4:52 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Books on Marriage - Parodies and other funny stuff
Replies: 8
Views: 322

Not sure what of hers is available any more, but take a look at some of Judith Viorst's poetry works-I know she has some themed around various ages, but there may be one on marriage as well. OK-just checked-if you can find a copy of "It's Hard to Be Hip over Thirty" that would be a great c...
by ejr
August 20, 2004 10:53 am
Forum: Pre-Concert Gatherings / Who's Going to ...
Topic: The Who's Who of BN Thursday Chicago thread...
Replies: 279
Views: 20897

what are my chances of buying tickets off the street for the cubs game on friday? is scalping legal? do we have any hope of getting tickets for close to face value? if that doesn't work..........we'll go for plan B..........2 barstools and a lot of alcohol. There are always tickets for sale outside...
by ejr
August 19, 2004 9:59 am
Forum: Pre-Concert Gatherings / Who's Going to ...
Topic: Chicago- my kind of town- ophicial SATURDAY thread!!!!
Replies: 1132
Views: 49406

Hey, JoAnn, you're not the only one going to this show alone! And while my drive is not quite as far as yours, if I can do it happily to see Jimmy, so can you!
by ejr
August 18, 2004 3:21 pm
Forum: Jimmy Buffett Discussion
Topic: No live in Hawaii yet
Replies: 18
Views: 1004

As I indicated earlier, when I called on MOnday, I told them that from the posts here, many who had ordered it after me (I ordered on the 7th) had gotten theirs-he checked the computer for my order and found it under my email address but not under my name so he put a second copy in the mail on Monda...
by ejr
August 17, 2004 4:55 pm
Forum: Jimmy Buffett Discussion
Topic: No live in Hawaii yet
Replies: 18
Views: 1004

I also ordered it on the 7th. I called them yesterday and told them that people that had ordered it after me had gotten theirs. they checked the computer and could not find the order under my name, but could under my email and could not figure out why so they are mailing another. given that all of u...
by ejr
August 16, 2004 11:42 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: CD Collections
Replies: 35
Views: 1926

all of the Beatles, lots of Stones, Elton John, Steve Goodman and lots of other stuff from the '60s and '70s when I was much younger.

also a lot by a British folk/rock group named Steeleye Span (I might be the only one here who knows any of their stuff).
by ejr
August 16, 2004 9:59 am
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: USA Olympic Hoopsters Lose !!!
Replies: 33
Views: 1138

The US just appeared to have an attitude of "It's only Puerto Rico. We can turn it on anytime and beat them." But if that was the case, they would have staged some sort of comeback, and that never happened. They were totally outplayed and didn't really seem to care all that much that Puer...
by ejr
August 15, 2004 11:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: USA Olympic Hoopsters Lose !!!
Replies: 33
Views: 1138

if I remember right, in '92, the pro players were eager to go and play, for the prestige, for the opportunity to PLAY TOGETHER AS A TEAM and for their country. There was considerable criticism when Christian Laettner was named as the one collegiate player (wasn't Shaq the other main contender) and a...
by ejr
August 13, 2004 11:33 pm
Forum: Off Topic Area
Topic: Scott Peterson: Guilty or Not?
Replies: 26
Views: 1068

much of the evidence says he did it, and his behavior just has been peculiar as can be. I think he is guilty but think he will be found not guilty. Remember, the jury's decision is not whether he is guilty or not but rather whether guilt has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt. And much like the O...