Charlie, Running on the outside would be great. As for the Cards, I'm an old Expos fan. Don't know if I could stand that much success. Also might be tempted to sic the hounds on their new ss.
As for the Blues, except for Glenn Hall they just haven't had many players that worked for me.
Rodney, We've been to Death Valley, er Big Valley. One of our favorite pens. Nice people, pretty country, great running. Too many Julys, but no place is perfect. Even Ted and I are aware it is kind of a tough piece of ground. However, the worst stomping we took there came from a tri-color FAOS hound that Jay-Rod had. Now THAT hound was one in a hundred, maybe two hundred.
It happens quite often and a couple of July hounds that show up at the valley are never an issue so the more reason that everyone should enjoy the accommodations and fellowship of the valley . I just wish I lived closer to get to enjoy it more "from one scout to another" you can take em' just head on over the hill