-- [ From: Kepler * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- > Call me unsentimental, but I'm willing to give up a > lot of atmosphere to actually be able to watch the game. Unsentimental. :-p I'm NOT willing to give up the atmosphere; that's why I spent the time on that waiting list years ago in order to regain my seats. One reason the atmosphere is so attractive is that it's a rink filled with people who made the same decision. It's an active rather than a passive environment. And then, the added value of intimacy clinches it. Would you rather see your favorite band ten times a year in some cavernous stadium or twice a year in the best small club in town? -- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Greg Berge * Portland, Oregon * [log in to unmask] * www.spiritone.com/~kepler * HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.