My friend Bird has twisted my arm to join her pool for the NCAA championships, and I should have realized by the extreme fervor in her voice that whatever she was selling was going to be addictive. I was hesitant about joining because I follow NCAA basketball very peripherally and didn't want to appear like the idiot that I am. (Because it is always about protecting your image, right?) But as soon as I signed up the program on Fox Sports was so helpful and easy to use that I filled out my bracket quickly and then anticipation and worry set in and set my blood buzzing. I haven't done so poorly so far-- I picked 5 out of 7 games thus far. (Go Grizzlies for winning!!) I plan on watching the IU game (c'mon Hoosiers don't fail me yet!), at least after the Office is finished.
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YOU LOVE IT!!! It is better than crack!!! (not htat I've tried crack, of course!) It's better than caffenine (oh, I am not sure I totally mean that... will have to think about that one!! ;).
And you are TIED for third!! WOOHOO!!! You are doing GREAT freind!!! You may win it all!! (please do, becauase that means dave loses!)
Posted by: Bird | March 17, 2006 at 12:30 PM
Announcement, readers of Claire's blog: CLAIRE IS IN THE LEAD!!! CLAIRE IS WINNING!!!!! SHE IS AHEAD OF EVERYONE!!! INCLUDING DAVE!!! Woohoo!!!
Posted by: Bird | March 17, 2006 at 05:38 PM
Bird, you're too funny. I really don't think this is going to last much beyond today, but I'm enjoying my supremacy, if only to torture Dave a bit.
Posted by: Claire | March 17, 2006 at 05:44 PM
Claire,
Nice shout out for the Griz! I think that I am the only person around who hasn't joined one of these pools. I did just read an article about how these pools are only legal in Montana, Oregon, New Jersey and Nevada (because they got grandfathered into a federal law). So Clairie, you are breaking the law in your state with your new addiction...hehe.
Posted by: Alix | March 17, 2006 at 06:27 PM