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