Pay attention mteson, bluemekka, and drewfansler…this here is how to offer up a prize:

In 250 words or less, tell us what it feels like to be a real Cubs fan.

Write about your first Cubs game. Your favorite player. A heart-stopping play. An unforgettable moment. The one that marked you as a Cubs …

Arrived at LAX on Friday night. Was picked up by mteson and Lisa Marie. Headed back to Burbank, where we met up with Emmy Sue, drewfansler and bluemekka. After M-nice picked up kathy_skadoo and Arthur at the airport, we headed to some drag bar. It was hot. Although I was tired. And we saw Mink Stole …

OK, I can speak a little more about Saturday night’s event now.

It turned out pretty great. The space was gorgeous. We were worried about attendance at first (everyone showed up about two hours into the dance), but the number of people was just about perfect. At one point I was up on the stage …