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You're a skate sharpening master! In only a weeks time. Nicely done. The naysayers out there might try and tell you there's a lot more to skate sharpening than a smooth surface finish and sharp/level edges... but I think you're well on your way :)

what city did you go with? can pm/text me if you prefer.

Perfect cut! Looks nice.

Was told I played very, very well today. I didn't feel like it, honestly. Slowly recuperating from my lung infection, I've managed to swim and work out a tiny bit this week, but hockey is a whole 'nother ball game, and I feel like I'm going to regret playing later. I also thought my counterpart was getting hailed, while I saw far fewer shots. I did feel like I did better on the angling thing, after watching a couple of good videos on youtube to get a better visual sense of landmarks, etc. I also got my skates sharpened on Monday, which might have helped. (I'm one of those folks who gets their skates done about twice a year, maybe 3 times). Thirdly, at the same time I got my chest protector, I bought a set of Flex-Toe ties to try. It just about took an act of God to get them on my pads, but they were pretty easy to use and they stayed in place. I don't know if I feel a great and glorious miracle has occurred by wearing them, and I need to do a bit of strap-adjusting to account for them, but I like them so far. They certainly aren't inhibiting my play. I'll consider their impact over the next few weeks in game-play. So far, so good.

Got my Sparx sharpener on Tuesday. I was testing today on my old pair of skates. Looks good to me! Great product Sparx!

Wife threw me an amazing 50th birthday party on Saturday night. Had such a good time (until we saw the bar bill!!!! LOL). Really thrilled that @stick9 and @Goonsquad were able to come. I know others wanted to as well but life can really get in the way sometimes!! Missed you and the party will continue in Toronto! It may suck getting old, and my body may be breaking down a bit, but I feel young and its great to have so many good friends!!