** Congratulations to ThirstyBoots18 who wins the 2013 CelticsBlog World series by 3.5/2.5, +2 bases over Yours Truly ... I'd like to say that our close friendship has lessened the sting of defeat, but if I did, I'd be lying, (I don't like losing ... period. To ANYone. If I HAD to lose, though, I'm glad it's to her. I've reached the Finals a couple of times now and come up short, and it's beginning to seem like an omen. At least I didn't jinx the Red Sox overall, (just the playerts on specific nights), and I have the World deried Champs in Boston to ease the agony of defeat. Congratulations, my good friend, I am truly proud to lose to such a worthy, formiddable opponent! Hope to see everyone next Spring for 2014 PAPTBG! TPs and love to y'all!. **