[smalltownref]

I think that the very simple fact that we have to 'plan' to go to the washroom and get a beer says a lot about the Dome. It's just old and either needs a significant update or we need something new.

For those STH's that know the ins and outs of the Dome, how to get to the washroom, get a beer and be back right around puck drop, sure it works great. But for those non-STH's, for those families to one game a year because their budget won't support it, who have to wait in line to use a undersized washroom (because they aren't aware there are larger ones a little bit away) and to get a pop and popcorn and can't make it back to their seats on time... it is a problem no doubt.

Everyone agrees that the main reason why you come to the Dome is to watch the Flames. But if you don't know the ins and outs of the Dome and how to get around quickly, that time you get to spend watching the Flames play can get reduced quite a bit.

For me... its all about trying to get to a point where you don't need to have a 'plan' to go to the washroom, to get your refill on food and drinks etc. during intermission, or even during the TV timeout for that matter too. Where we would all like to get to is that we can all do what we want to do during intermission, and be back in time for puck drop.