CUBS WIN DIVISION!! Experience 21; Fun Facts 13 and 14

HOLY COW! The Cubs won the division! As I've been saying since we arrived in Chicago, IT'S GONNA HAPPEN! After being swept earlier this week by the lowly Florida Marlins, the whole city was shaking in its boots, worrying that the Cubs might once again pull one of their trademark tank moves at the end of the season. But last night they won big over Cincy, and then the city held its collective breath waiting to see if Milwaukee would lose their game and the Cubs would clinch the division. As we waited at home for the results on tv, we could hear helicopters circling Wrigley Field, waiting to get pictures of fans streaming out into the street from the packed sportsbars nearby (the Cubs were playing out of town in Cincy). Soon, champagne bottles were being uncorked everywhere as San Diego beat the Brewers and the Cubs were guaranteed a spot in the playoffs!

I don't think I have to remind many of you that I've been waiting my whole life for the Cubs to win it all. My theory is they've been waiting for me to come home, and now that I'm here they're ready to do it!

Fun Fact: The headline in the Chicago Tribune today was a banner: NEVER IN DOUBT followed by (Well, maybe for a short time.) When you haven't won in 99 years, you have to develop a pretty good sense of humor :^)

Fun Fact: Susan was able to score a ticket for the playoffs and will be in attendance at the first home playoff game, scheduled for next Saturday. Can't wait!