Going to the games this year and has been very fun and energetic but I have seen a couple things that make me remember how much fun I used to have at Country Stadium. Now bear in mind I realize that with winning and a nicer park we get more revenue and that is a great thing but it has taken some of the things away that I used to really enjoy when going to a baseball game. Given the choice I would chose what we have right now, with the winning and the crowds but I just wanted to point out a couple things I have noticed. 1) Non-Baseball Fans: Now I realize that they were there at County, a lot on opening day at least, but at last nights game we had the wave going in a one run game, people getting food/drinks in the middle of an important series of events, and drunks getting drunk and spilling beer on us without an apology. Also, if the woman who had her hand up her boyfriend/husbands shorts is here at BF.net, just a reminder there were children in the row behind with befuddled looks as to why your hand was gyrating. 2) Giveaways: I love bobble heads as much as the next guy but I really hate the fact that bobble heads have brought so many ebayers to the park. A game ago I had a family of four sitting next to me with a duffle bag full of bobble heads from the Bernie's Terrace tickets they bought out. That wasn't enough though, as they sent there 7-8 year old daughter out for innings at a time to ask total strangers for their bobble heads under the false pretenses of hers being stolen. Stay classy Milwaukee. 3) Ushers: I realize that your pay more than likely remains the same and the job description has become tougher since the old days, but that is no reason to be total jerks. The amount of times that I get yelled at reminds me of my school years. Whether it's being told to find my seats quicker before the game, sit down so others can watch the game behind me (It was a rally!), or that I shouldn't be upset when the Brewers lose because they "suck" according to him, if I am to be scolded it better be by my mother. 4) Seating: This is a minor issue and is nobody's fault but I remember April nights were my group and I had our own bleacher section. We could spread out and stretch and have a good time with out the fear of getting up and losing my seat. Now you might ask, how does one go about losing their seat when I have a ticket that gives me the right to that seat? Well, I learned a long time ago that I am a wuss and if someone is sitting in my seat I have two options. The first, is ask them to move and risk getting yelled at for wanting to sit in my seat when there are plenty others available (which there isn't anymore). The second option is to suck is up and migrate towards an open seat somewhere else, living the life of a nomad. Clearly, I choose the second option. Also, "30 year-old guy with a glove that watches BP", please don't jump on me to get a ball. My bloody knee doesn't appreciate it. And there it is, this might be venting thread material and if it is move it at your leisure. I thought others might want to share in my fond memories of yesteryears. (consolidated tags --1992)