Comments on: Friendly Confines

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:16:39 +0000

Minette…sorry to hear you’re a Cards fan. Just kidding. Sort of. At least you know what it feels like to win something more important than a division title…

Patty…A friendly confines heads up to pay attention — love it!

By: Patty Borkowski

Patty Borkowski — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:25:07 +0000

Ah, the friendly confines!! I am now middle aged, but in my youth, lived on the north side ofChicago for a few years, and was at Cub games constantly!! For some reason, I would always end up in one of the bars across the street before each game was over. It was interesting – I would hear a roar from the crowd right outside in Wrigley Field, and there would be a couple second delay on the TV so that after you heard the crowd, you would turn to a TV in the bar and watch the play they were reacting to. Surreal bliss!! GO CUBBIES!!!!!!!!

By: Minette

Minette — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:05:04 +0000

Sounds like a great time. I’m a Cards fan myself – and consider myself lucky that about half the people here in Champaign-urbana are the same. Had a chance about 15 years ago to go to a Cubs/Cards game at Wrigley. It was sold out on Ticketmaster so I thought I’d just try the ticket office. Turned out a lot of groups were there – and there was ONE odd seat available 10 rows up RIGHT BEHIND HOME PLATE! Had a GREAT time – saw Harry Caray lead “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” – and Cards won! You’re right though – half the fun at the game is the camaraderie and joking around with friends.