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O’Bama is our distant relative from the way back.

February 3, 2009 in Found FUN, White Sox Baseball with 4 Comments

I told Corky that his email was too good to be true. I mean, not only is on our newest President a South Sider, but he’s also a SOX fan and a BEARS fan.

But Irish, too?

I had to investigate, and it turns out it’s true. And that’s the cat’s pajamas, daddio. Just like this song made by the Corrigan Brothers:

Barack makes mention in the video about stopping over for a pint. Hopefully he won’t end up at the Museum of Irish Roots (ala Family Guy).

But if history repeats, and we can hold onto the belief that if one Irish family did great things for a country that was ripped apart, maybe a president who’s part Irish can do the same. At least I can hope.

Cubs fans are hooligans.

July 30, 2008 in Ripin' on the Cubs with 6 Comments

It’s true.

Most of you punks will point me to William Legue Jr, the SOX fan who (along with his son) charged after a first base coach and beat him deaf on the field. I concede – that was one nasty deed.

But two days ago we read about a coupla Polock Cub fans who beat a SOX fan blind. And then today we read about three alcohol-fueled 20-somethings who take it up with a cheesehead.

Both stories involve multiple Cubs fans and one victim. You Cubs fans are so tough. Next thing you know you’ll probably blow something up and then run into hiding, like your No.1 fan here.

I’d waive my W flag…

June 29, 2008 in White Sox Baseball with 8 Comments

but Sox fans don’t do that crap.

We don’t throw balls back on the field.
We don’t become fans at age 22 when we move to the neighborhood.
We don’t go to watch our team fall apart in a falling-apart rat trap.
And we don’t know what a curse it.

But apparently this weekend we did know how to “cheer you on to victory” (as the best theme song in the city states).

Will this series send the Cubs into a downward death spiral? Will it become the “Sox Sweep” curse of 2008?

I doubt it – the cute, cuddly cubby bears are half good (unfortunately). But, we’ve all been here before:

Nice sweep, White Sox. Stay hot.

Happy 1st Birthday!

May 18, 2008 in Friends, Katie, Patrick, Twins! with 7 Comments

There are two of you, but only one day. One day in which you both celebrate a year life and love.

Katherine Bing Doyle
Patrick James Doyle

Happy 1st Birthday!

Photos by J. Bell.

The yard is mowed. The cakes are baked. The food is prepped and the kiddie pool has water. Beer is going on ice soon and Kelly and I made Grandma Doyle’s potato salad to go along with tasty chicken sammichs. Lots of family and close friends coming by to celebrate – film at 11.

Some of our friends have big news, too:
Happy Anniversary to the expectant couple. 12 Years – oy vey! Very nice Chris and Kim.

And congrats to Matt Soble and Amy Ferranti on the birth of their son, Rylan David Soble. Everyone is healthy, and the newest SOX fan was born at 7lbs, 7oz and 20″ long. All those 7s – must be good luck!

A weekend in Day-twa.

August 27, 2007 in Friends with 2 Comments

Ever since this guy took over as the GM of the Detroit Tigers, I’ve been lucky enough to catch baseball games in Comerica Park as a guest. Always nice seats. Always treated well.

See, Dave D (the aforementioned GM) is a brother-in-law to my friend, Jeff Andrews. Jeff, Aaron Bell and I make the annual Detroit pilgrimage every year. This was our fifth.

Exciting games this weekend, we saw one Tigers loss and one win. The highlight – without a doubt – was the Curtis Granderson inside-the-park homer. This after he legged out two triples the night before. Curtis is my Tiger. Chicago native, UIC grad, does a ton for the community, apparent Yankee killer… all good.

Some images…

Aaron and Jeff enjoy the sights and sounds.

Aaron has super fast eyelids. Alas…

Sunday brought blues skies, a full house and great views of that gorgeous Detroit skyline.

Can’t get this back home.

It was great to see an old friend for an hour or so before I left. Michelle (or Cheli as I call her) and I worked together in Michigan.

BTW – some may be caught off guard by this die-hard SOX fan sporting a lid with the Olde English D. But when you think about how well the three of us are treated by the Tigers organization every year, it’s hard not for me to have a second team. So my second team is the Tigers.

And anyone who plays the Cubs.

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