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Off Day SIS - What are your playoff plans



That's right, I said it. I don't care.

The Reds WILL be in the playoffs this year for the first time since 1995. I thought to myself, "Where were you the last time the Reds made the playoffs, jch? And better yet, where will you be this year?" Damned good question, me.

In the fall of 1995, I was stationed in Biloxi, MS at Keesler AFB where I was training to be the highly skilled tape monkey you all know and love today. I walked around with my head held high, a gleam in my eye, and a spring in my pants. Truthfully I wasn't a huge Reds fan back then and I was waaaaay out of market, so I rooted hard for Junya and the Mariners after their magical run at the end of the season and dramatic ALDS victory. Alas, this was not to be as the loaded-as-hell Indians (they won the division by THIRTY games in a 144 game schedule, FTH?) dispatched them in the second round. Of course, the Indians are from Cleveland which means they are not allowed to win a major sports championship ever again (LBJ wrote some kind of law or something). The Atlanta Braves prevailed for their only championship during the "glory years".

Since then I have lived in four states, married twice, had two kids, and have bought two houses and numerous vehicles. I'd like to say I'm wiser now than I was 15 years ago but recent events involving a ladder and a chainsaw suggest otherwise.

This year, I fully plan on making it to at least one playoff game at GABP. I CANNOT wait to feel the excitement of playoff baseball in the city I call home. I think we've seen the momentum build precipitously over the last ten days or so with the widening of the lead, Chapmania, and the increased national exposure. Is it gonna suck paying that much for a ticket? Sure. Is it gonna be worth it? EVERY FUCKING PENNY.

So I ask you intrepid Red Reporters, where were you and what were you doing the last time the Reds made the playoffs, and what are your plans this year?

In return for humoring me, I offer you a video of a monkey doing a handstand on a tightrope-walking goat. Enjoy.

/In b4 "I wuz in diaperz, oldilocks"