Don't forget -- college hockey draws more fans at Michigan Stadium than college 
football. :)  113,431.

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----- Original Message ----
From: Bob Griebel <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Mon, December 13, 2010 11:34:07 AM
Subject: What outdoor hockey teaches.

1. Amtrak generally runs about three hours late, in both directions.
2. No matter how early you catch sight of the faint little line leveling out 
above the horizon, there's never enough time to get your camera focused on a 
stealth bomber, coming or going.  (... and I saw it first!!!)
3. Ties are nice outcomes for such special games unless you're the home team.

Otherwise, it's just plain fun if you dress warmly, I guess.  Those around me 
who didn't have the luxury of picking their wardrobes as they checked their bags 
at the stadium during the warmest part of the sunny afternoon all looked 
comfortable.  I envy how the people of Minnesota might enjoy a game like that in 
four feet of snow.  It seems outdoor games have brought good luck so far.  Red 
Berenson commented that Michigan arrived the day before the outdoor game at 
Michigan State to see the Spartans practicing in pouring rain and he opted for 
indoor practice.  The next day was perfect.

I'm re-downloading my pics that were originally on the laptop that died 
somewhere around Syracuse.  Tonight I'll put some that are in focus online for 
anyone who's interested.

Bob Griebel