CU's 2010-2011 Schedule

[johnF]

An early note for the 2011-2012 schedule: Cornell at Colorado College for 2.

http://www.gazette.com/sports/opponents-98352-wcha-schedule.html

I've been to their barn, it's nice.  Since Bonni and I are planning on moving there after the girls graduate, that sounds like a damn good excuse to visit.

Great reason to visit, but what's the reason for moving there? If I can be so bold to ask?

My wife hates the east, we both love the west, I'm not going to stick my head in an oven for 8 months (Arizona), and it's good for both our careers (job security, thy name is full scope poly).

I'd prefer Denver, personally.  We'll see.  Springs has socio-political drawbacks (the population makes the Taliban look enlightened), but maybe there are pockets of sanity.

And there's waking up to this every morning:

Trotsky, my wife and I moved to Colorado Springs in 2003 for job and outdoorsy reasons.  I grew up in Ithaca and went to Cornell.  Politically it is quite backwards, but in terms of quality of life, cost of living, friendly people, a relaxed atmosphere, and of course the outdoors & scenery, we absolutely love it.  And, yes, it's easy to keep following college hockey here -- although I still prefer the intimacy of Lynah.

It sounds like you've already done some research, but if you want another point of view, I'd be more than happy to chat with you.

[ugarte]

I'd prefer Denver, personally.  We'll see.  Springs is the HQ of a dozen groups like Focus on the Family, which is highly suboptimal.

I assumed you meant the state and not the city for just that reason. Boulder? Or maybe you can both get jobs mailing catalogs in Pueblo.

I don't aim that high.

Boulder's a lovely college town.  I'd love to live there, but it would require two simultaneous career changes; not really conducive to serenity.

I should mention that my most politically conservative friend has moved San Francisco ---> New York ---> Portland ---> Minneapolis and has always found plenty of like-minded people when she was inclined to do so (though she mostly made do with godless liberals like me). In your case I'd say go to wherever the local Westboro is protesting, walk past the placard-waving idiots and introduce yourself to whoever is on the other side.

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

I'd prefer Denver, personally.  We'll see.  Springs is the HQ of a dozen groups like Focus on the Family, which is highly suboptimal.

I assumed you meant the state and not the city for just that reason. Boulder? Or maybe you can both get jobs mailing catalogs in Pueblo.

You're not going to get that mountain view in Pueblo.  The mountains are a good 50 miles or more away.  And it's just as conservative as the Springs.

I've actually been contemplating retiring to Boulder (when the time comes), so I'm somewhat jealous.

[Trotsky]

It sounds like you've already done some research, but if you want another point of view, I'd be more than happy to chat with you.

Thanks, I sent you a note.

[Trotsky]

I should mention that my most politically conservative friend has moved San Francisco ---> New York ---> Portland ---> Minneapolis and has always found plenty of like-minded people when she was inclined to do so (though she mostly made do with godless liberals like me). In your case I'd say go to wherever the local Westboro is protesting, walk past the placard-waving idiots and introduce yourself to whoever is on the other side.

Given the industry I work in, I'm used to 90% of my co-workers swallowing talking points whole from Rush; that's fine, I have friends who believe all sorts of stupid things (have you met Kyle?), they think the same about me, and we tease / amuse one another.  The questions about Colorado Springs come from (1) it's a lot smaller than the places, and (2) it's religiously rather than just politically cringe-worthy.  That's a whole other ball game.

[nyc94]

So, NC opponents are:

UNH (10/29)
RIT (10/30)
Colgate (11/26 or 27)
2 of Maine, Miami, St. Cloud (12/29 and 30)

USCHO schedules have Cornell v. St. Cloud and Maine v. Miami as the first round games of the Florida tournament.

Who are the other 2?

Looks like our only open weekend is December 3 and 4.  I looked at the schedules of other teams on USCHO for teams that have that weekend open and are still under the limit of games.  Alabama-Huntsville is one.

[ugarte]

I'd prefer Denver, personally.  We'll see.  Springs is the HQ of a dozen groups like Focus on the Family, which is highly suboptimal.

I assumed you meant the state and not the city for just that reason. Boulder? Or maybe you can both get jobs mailing catalogs in Pueblo.

You're not going to get that mountain view in Pueblo.

I mentioned Pueblo purely for the catalog joke.

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

I'd prefer Denver, personally.  We'll see.  Springs is the HQ of a dozen groups like Focus on the Family, which is highly suboptimal.

I assumed you meant the state and not the city for just that reason. Boulder? Or maybe you can both get jobs mailing catalogs in Pueblo.

You're not going to get that mountain view in Pueblo.

I mentioned Pueblo purely for the catalog joke.

Yeah, I Figured.  I just wanted to dump on Pueblo a bit.

[Jim Hyla]

So, NC opponents are:

UNH (10/29)
RIT (10/30)
Colgate (11/26 or 27)
2 of Maine, Miami, St. Cloud (12/29 and 30)

USCHO schedules have Cornell v. St. Cloud and Maine v. Miami as the first round games of the Florida tournament.

Who are the other 2?

Looks like our only open weekend is December 3 and 4.  I looked at the schedules of other teams on USCHO for teams that have that weekend open and are still under the limit of games.  Alabama-Huntsville is one.

Almost for sure we'll have some "preseason" games. Might be one that counts.

[Swampy]

An early note for the 2011-2012 schedule: Cornell at Colorado College for 2.

http://www.gazette.com/sports/opponents-98352-wcha-schedule.html

I've been to their barn, it's nice.  Since Bonni and I are planning on moving there after the girls graduate, that sounds like a damn good excuse to visit.

Great reason to visit, but what's the reason for moving there? If I can be so bold to ask?

My wife hates the east, we both love the west, I'm not going to stick my head in an oven for 8 months (Arizona), and it's good for both our careers (job security, thy name is full scope poly).

I'd prefer Denver, personally.  We'll see.  Springs has socio-political drawbacks (the population makes the Taliban look enlightened), but maybe there are pockets of sanity.

And there's waking up to this every morning:

I have some friends who retired in Colorado Springs, although they try to spend part of summer in the east and most recently lived in Hawaii. I'll be visiting them next month. If you're interested in hooking up with like-minded people (they think "rush" has something to do with smoking, although that was some time ago), I could give you their contact info once I clear it with them. Let me know.

Swampy
Trotsky, my wife and I moved to Colorado Springs in 2003 for job and outdoorsy reasons.  I grew up in Ithaca and went to Cornell.  Politically it is quite backwards, but in terms of quality of life, cost of living, friendly people, a relaxed atmosphere, and of course the outdoors & scenery, we absolutely love it.  And, yes, it's easy to keep following college hockey here -- although I still prefer the intimacy of Lynah.

It sounds like you've already done some research, but if you want another point of view, I'd be more than happy to chat with you.

[jtwcornell91]

My wife hates the east, we both love the west, I'm not going to stick my head in an oven for 8 months (Arizona),

You're looking in the wrong part of Arizona.  The High Desert is rather nice.  I guess there's nothing in Flagstaff (NAU)?

[Trotsky]

You're looking in the wrong part of Arizona.  The High Desert is rather nice.  I guess there's nothing in Flagstaff (NAU)?

Bonni's from Flagstaff.  It's got about the same economy as Ithaca.  It is lovely, though.

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

NAU used to have a hockey team.  Don't know if they still do.

[KeithK]

NAU used to have a hockey team.  Don't know if they still do.

Are you suggesting we play NAU for one of our remaining two non-conf games?

Ah, thread drift.

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

NAU used to have a hockey team.  Don't know if they still do.

Are you suggesting we play NAU for one of our remaining two non-conf games?

Ah, thread drift.

Well, it would be a nice place for a road trip.  Beats the crap out of Grand Forks.