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Skating backwards into the D zone, I caught an edge (ice was very snowy), fell backwards, and hit myself square on the back of the head AND tailbone. Then my nose bled. My head is kinda hurting, too. Gotta be at work in an hour... :( And since it was so close timewise, the editor has me answering Franko's post here: Good onya. Again, explain to your mum that you can get hurt playing ANY sport and that hockey is no worse than any other sport. Just don't let her read my previous post ;)

I have paid for all of my equipment except my skates, and not cheap equipment either. I'm looking at getting a part time job somewhere also. I always have mowed the lawn, and it's getting back to season again also.

To be fair, hockey is expensive even at just the house league level. Danger and expense are both probably barriers in mom's mind. You may want to offer to do some kind of part time work, lawn mowing, etc... to help with the cost.

At least old man Kowalski is consistent with drinking the haterade

Offer to take up competitive eating as an alternative sport.

Yes, he sent me an e-mail. In fact, here's what he wrote: Hi, your skates were shipped via Canada Post tracking number XXXXXXX8916CAPlease scroll down in the link below for heat molding instructions:http://www.vhspeedskating.com/hockey/custom/ thanksScott

Hockey Monkey has some good pictures of the heel shape on those skates. I find with my Alkalis(Max) is that they are rather snug in the heel right out of the box but after the heating they really adapt to most foot shapes.

I was such a dork as a yout that I hardly even had the opportunity to get friendzoned! (not much has changed. haha) I'm really glad I'm approaching the 4, as is my wifey. Pretty sure I'd kill the 20 year-old her...then again, she today would definitely murder the 20 year-old me. It's good to have matured together. Women in their 30's are awesome. They know how shit works and they're not afraid to tell you...without drama.

Pregnant women are batshit crazy.

(of course I take the Sharks sign out before shooting at the net)