Since Theo took over, when people would ask me, I'd say it would be a few years before the Cubs were good. Then over the past couple years I'd say they should start being competitive in 2015. So naturally, last year I would say "they should be pretty good next year." "LOL! Next year! Typical Cubs fan, you've been saying that every year." So in answer to your question, I'm not lonely, I *choose* to not have friends. My two closest friends are Yankee fans so I've heard crap every year dating back to 1983 when we all became friends. For the past few years I've not said a word about the Cubs as I knew they'd be bad. This year, when I started saying that the Cubs would start to be a better team because of Bryant and company they immediately jumped down my throat and claimed I say that every year and that every year the Cubs don't do anything. As a result, we now have a a bottle of Jack Daniels Whiskey and a 12 pack of beer riding on which team finishes with a better record this year. Go Cubs! *ETA - First time posting since 2008. Good to be back!