Hey mates. I haven't been present on the forum for a long time. Partly that's down to the loss of Tundra, who was so much a part of the forum for me, and partly due to some health issues of my own in recent months. As far as those go, I'm hopeful that a turning point has been reached. I've been following the Wolves results but haven't found much to cheer about there...

Something amazing has happened here. The Chicago Cubs have reached the World Series, for the first time in 71 years. Opening game is tonight. Should they manage to win--a distinct possibility--they will break the longest losing streak of any team in any sport I know anything about. Mayhem will rule this town! On the side of optimism, they were one of the best teams in baseball this year, with strong pitching, hitting, fielding, a great manager, and a squad that seems genuinely cohesive and focused. On the pessimistic side, well, it is the Cubs...

Best to all of you. I hope you are well. Glad to see Mich, Eve, Woody, 71, Wokes, baggins, plater and some of the other old timers still active. There were a few people that I clashed with--Chimplad, Ron, etc. If any of those are still reading, I'd like to extend my hand and apologize for whatever was my part was in stirring up those quarrels, and then some. I hope to return to posting at some point. Meanwhile,

Up the Wolves! Go Cubbies!