1.   Cub fans have learned to put up with the sight of balls getting lost in the ivy or bouncing around in the corner.

2.   Cubs fans are expected to pack Wrigley Field Sunday for the Sammy Sosa Celebration.

3.   Cubs fans put up with a lot, but even they have a limit.

4.   Cub fans accept their players as lovable losers.

5.   Cub fans are used to both.

6.   Cubs fans are expecting the worst.

7.   Cubs fans began arriving early, ready to welcome Wood back.

8.   Cubs fans can stop fantasizing about pitcher Jeremi Gonzalez returning for the stretch run this season.

9.   Cubs fans hope he can put a World Series ring on his finger before that happens.

10.   Cubs fans might not be so fully recovered.