Dad (#1) had 2 tickets when I was a little kid, end of Owens era. They chartered a bus out of the Auburn Elks and about 40 people all went together. I started using the second ticket exclusively in probably 79 or 80 when I was 11 or 12. (Never had to worry about a serious about football Oregon State back then.) Haven't missed a home game since. (I know, I hate money and myself). When he got older and didn't feel like going to every game anymore I took them and put them in my name and took him to a few games a year. When he died I dumped some of his ashes under the Owens statue and the James statue. Probably illegal. Fuck off.
Over the years I picked up extra tickets and sold them to my buddies. I currently have 8 tickets. We still charter a bus, mostly newer people but still a few from the old days. I am in charge of the bus. It's a pain in the ass.
This is the first year I am seriously considering not renewing. Not sure how hard my buddies will want to keep going. And if I bail the bus probably dies since we have trouble filling it up anymore. If Jimmy and Jen are still in charge I'm thinking the decision will be pretty easy.
Lots to consider, but I'm pretty depressed about this shit.