NSBB day at Wrigley: May 10

[Jon]

So what's the weather supposed to be like for May 10-14? I'd like to know how to pack.

 

 

http://www.weather.com, lol

 

I've learned not to trust weather.com too much. I was wondering if anyone had a better forecast, but if all else fails, I'll let weather.com be my guide.

I'd recommend everything from shorts and t-shirts to jeans and a jacket, but more of the jeans than shorts. It'll be cooler next weekend than it is now, at least.

 

The NWS's forecast of a high of 65 and mostly sunny for Saturday would be great, but we'll see what actually happens. AccuWeather says a high of 61 and mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. TWC says a high of 60. WGN is also saying a high of 61 and a chance of rain late.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

this board needs a meteorologist that we can trust

[Roast]

this board needs a meteorologist that we can trust

So do most TV stations.

[Jon]

Right now the matchup is Dempster vs. Scherzer.

[CubColtPacer]

Right now the matchup is Dempster vs. Scherzer.

 

Unless they skip him (which I've heard they're considering but no official word) the Cubs scheduled starter is Marquis for that game.

[Jon]

Right now the matchup is Dempster vs. Scherzer.

 

Unless they skip him (which I've heard they're considering but no official word) the Cubs scheduled starter is Marquis for that game.

According to Len last night, they're skipping Marquis because of the off-day on Thursday.

[wekse]

Right now the matchup is Dempster vs. Scherzer.

 

Unless they skip him (which I've heard they're considering but no official word) the Cubs scheduled starter is Marquis for that game.

According to Len last night, they're skipping Marquis because of the off-day on Thursday.

 

sweet....at least there's a chance to actually win the game if they skip marquis.

[SouthSideRyan]

Is

 

Jon

Laura +1

SSR

Sulleymon +!

Vance

Wekse

Yeti

 

The final count?

 

What time does pre-gaming start?

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Fred +1 is on the list too.

 

I'm getting to the park around noon-ish, maybe a little before to stand in line. Anyone who can be there to keep me company and help me hold seats when it opens would be appreciated.

[Laura]

We'll probably arrive around noonish as well.

[wekse]

the time i get to the park depends heavily on what my friday nite is like.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

the time i get to the park depends heavily on what my friday nite is like.

 

That is very understandable.

[Jon]

I'll plan to join you guys in line sometime around 12:15-12:30, probably. We should have enough people to hold seats.

 

And forget the shorts, Vance. Saturday may be the nicest of the days that you're in, but it looks like we're only in store for a high in the upper 50s or low 60s. Hopefully the sun can peek out, though.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I'll plan to join you guys in line sometime around 12:15-12:30, probably. We should have enough people to hold seats.

 

And forget the shorts, Vance. Saturday may be the nicest of the days that you're in, but it looks like we're only in store for a high in the upper 50s or low 60s. Hopefully the sun can peek out, though.

 

 

Guess I'll wash the jeans before packing tonight.

 

So, just to be clear, we're all wearing Fukudome headbands, right? :D

[Jon]

I'll plan to join you guys in line sometime around 12:15-12:30, probably. We should have enough people to hold seats.

 

And forget the shorts, Vance. Saturday may be the nicest of the days that you're in, but it looks like we're only in store for a high in the upper 50s or low 60s. Hopefully the sun can peek out, though.

 

 

Guess I'll wash the jeans before packing tonight.

 

So, just to be clear, we're all wearing Fukudome headbands, right? :D

Just as long as it doesn't clash with your ancient Japanese porcelain sake flask.

[SouthSideRyan]

Nobody's pre-game barring? I shouldn't demand it cause I hate waking up in the morning cause I could see myself barely making it there by 12:30, but still.

[Laura]

We'll probably hit Murphy's before getting in line, but it really depends on what time we roll on in.

 

Good thing it's not a noon start; those are killers.

[Fred Hornkohl]

There's a good chance that Fred +1 won't make it at all. We're broke down in Rawlins, WY and it looks like this could be serious. About the only reasonable chance of making the game will if they should diagnose the problem in the next few hours as being something serious enough to drag on into next week, in which case, we'll rent a car and head home. This is the third week in a row that we've been stuck in Wyoming. (The first 2 were on account of weather, but still...) I've come to the conclusion that I don't like Wyoming so much.

 

Memo to Vance...... I got yer Fukudome headband.... right here !!!

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

There's a good chance that Fred +1 won't make it at all. We're broke down in Rawlins, WY and it looks like this could be serious. About the only reasonable chance of making the game will if they should diagnose the problem in the next few hours as being something serious enough to drag on into next week, in which case, we'll rent a car and head home. This is the third week in a row that we've been stuck in Wyoming. (The first 2 were on account of weather, but still...) I've come to the conclusion that I don't like Wyoming so much.

 

Memo to Vance...... I got yer Fukudome headband.... right here !!!

 

 

Fred, give me a call Friday evening with an update.

 

And I hope you make it back by Sunday because we have some really sweet seats for that day!

[Laura]

Ugh. Good luck, Fred!

[Yeti]

looks like i'm already running late, i'm just getting ready to leave NC. it doesnt look like i'll even be rolling into Chi till early saturday morning, i may be a little late for the game

 

EDIT: good luck with your truck Fred

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

looks like i'm already running late, i'm just getting ready to leave NC. it doesnt look like i'll even be rolling into Chi till early saturday morning, i may be a little late for the game

 

 

Not acceptable! LOL. Be safe, Yeti!

[wekse]

since my flight doesn't leave until later sunday evening i'm thinking of going to the game on sunday as well....i sure won't have anything else to do, i'll just need to find a place for my bag, heh.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

since my flight doesn't leave until later sunday evening i'm thinking of going to the game on sunday as well....i sure won't have anything else to do, i'll just need to find a place for my bag, heh.

 

 

If Fred doesn't make it back, I may have a ticket for you...but I'm still hoping Fred will be back to join me for Sunday's game. We'll discuss on Saturday.

[wekse]

since my flight doesn't leave until later sunday evening i'm thinking of going to the game on sunday as well....i sure won't have anything else to do, i'll just need to find a place for my bag, heh.

 

 

If Fred doesn't make it back, I may have a ticket for you...but I'm still hoping Fred will be back to join me for Sunday's game. We'll discuss on Saturday.

 

that's cool....i didn't mention that just so i could snake fred's ticket, was just throwing it out there(i would take the ticket if fred can't make it but i hope fred makes it as well...i'm fine with purchasing some random ticket and sitting by myself)....looks like the weather isn't going to be all that great on sunday, so we'll see.