2007 New Jersey Regional

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Your team would most definitely want to invest in some warm clothes...

And now for your weekly "Visiting New Jersey" PSA

In NJ, we have these things called "pants". At this time of year, most people in NJ are wearing these devices that cover the entirety of their leg, including the lower extremeties. While this may sound a bit peculiar, covering the entir e leg, it helps keep one comfortable when the chilling winds blow on you at 7:15 in the morning outside of the venue.

Additionally, our feet are covered with these things called "shoes". "Surely you jest, as we wear shoes as well" you may be thinking, but there is a bit of a difference. While our shoes are similar to yours, there is a difference in that ours cover our toes as well. Once again, this is for the protection of your feet from the cold as the arena sits on top of an ice-skating rink.

Last but not least, you may want to invest in what we in NJ call "winter coats". These are generally noticable in that they typically contain a zipper and a modicum of filling to insulate the body in our sub-50 degree temperatures, which we are quite occustomed to, though you may not be. Please be sure to find one that includes a "hood", which is an attachment that helps protect your head from the wind. Consider it similar to the notion that we, as New Jersians, feel obligated to wear sunblock everywhere we go in your beautiful state, even on cloudy days (I don't get it, either).

Keep these tips in mind and I'm sure you will find your stay in New Jersey quite pleasant!

This message has been brought to you in part by PANTS.