fatwabbit

Snide remark wrangler? I'm just going to keep coming back!!! It was a good game, apparently my team hasnt beaten the other team for over two years, and the last time we got hammered 5-1

Some of you know, I was laid up in hospital with a pretty bad leg infection about a month ago. Docs pumped me full of antibiotics, and virtually put me back on my feet again after a couple of weeks. Played my first game back tonight. 1st shift, 1st touch, 1st goal. Just a shot from the point, which I redirected between the goalie's pads. Same shift, got the puck on the left, and just let loose with a quick snapper that went in blocker side. That basically set the tone for the whole game. I had so many quick snap shots, one that I tried to go low but hit the post. Also had two semi-breakaways, both of them I deked to my forehand before pulling to the backhand. Both times the goalie bought it and was really out of position... only for the puck to roll off my blade at the last sec. 10 sec left in the game and I had another redirection between the goalie's pads that was stopped just on the line. My line is starting to click together. I have been paired up with this other guy for the last few games, and somehow we've managed to find each other with no look passes... one touch plays, tic tac toe passing... been starting to all gel together. 7 goals, 7 assist in the last 4 games. Thats coming from finally putting me up in front and not sticking me in defence like the last 3 years.

Heard my first game back will be against a team that beat us 5-1 the last time. If I remember correctly, one guy skated backwards into me (me almost stationary) and he glared at me like it was my fault. Told him, 'you skated into ME buddy, and if I wanted to hit you, you'd know it'

H, am really happy to here that things are looking up! Most recently I had the most unfortunate experience of ending up in hospital with a leg infection (long story) that went from bad to holy-f*ck-thats-really-bad in less than 24hrs. In short, had I waited another 24hours or so I would still be in hospital. Docs just cleared me to get back to playing. I pretty much had a shock when I saw the bill... never expected it to be that much, not like they hired ex-models to be nurses and for those wondering, no they did not sponge bathe me. Found out that essentially all the bills would be covered under my company insurance plan, so I'm not worse off in financial terms. I've missed two games, of which my team mates have sent me messages saying that I've been missed at the rink... Looking forward to playing next week, but wont be pushing myself too hard.

Welcome back... was just think "where the hell is Justin these days". Looking forward to the stuff you guys are going to put out... put me down for one.

Haha... dont worry, my wife is the same. She's a timid person, but once she's in the corner she fight!

Humberto, congrats man! Sweet spot for me... going home after spending 8 days in the hospital.

Still in hospital with this infected wound. Cabin fever... sucks bollocks. Doesnt help that there is no real good programs to watch on tv. Whoever said the local drama "home and away" is really good has got to be flogged. Its boring as batshit.

Ended up at the emergency clinic today with the swollen leg. Doc says he's real close to admitting me to hospital, but dosed up on some antibiotics. I think it was some trauma to the muscles, which then became infectious... you pay more at this clinic, but boy did they treat you right. 4 people attending to you including the doctor. Lucky I can claim it on insurance (Sweet spot)

Got hit in the upper thigh on Tuesday night's game, and its starting to hurt like a b!tch now. Dont know why but the area between the shin bone and calf muscle is swollen and throbbing. Any chance they could be related? I didnt get hit in the shin area, but its the same spot as a few months ago.

Starsfan, best of luck man. Keep strong

Best scoring game I've had in a LONG time. Over the years I've slowed down considerably, and didnt have much confidence in dekeing past defenders. Today I managed to get my feet moving, even pulling off a few quick dekes. Somehow managed to get 2 goals and 2 assists on ONE shift. Somehow everything just clicked, shots going in (after ringing two off the crossbar earlier on) and passes right to tape for easy tap ins

Went to the ice rink during lunch today... first time on ice in 20 years. Total times on ice = 3 :) Found out my blades were dull, never occured to me especially after playing inline for 15 years. Kept sliding all over the place, but after about 10min I managed to skate with soem comfort. Was still sliding but at least moving. Left the skates there to get sharpened, so we'll see how it goes next week.

Guy I worked with calls me yesterday, invites me to the opening game of the AFL season. He got 6 tickets, and asked me to bring my family along. Great dinner prior to the game, relatively good game as well. We saw the ex prime minister of Australia Kevin Rudd 2 rows away and there were HOARDS of people taking photos with him. We didnt even get a chance to get close... game ended and we were walking back to the car, and walked past the VIP/COrporate Box entrance... Ruddy is standing there talking to the public, and taking photos with whoever wants to. We asked for a photo and he abliged... asked me my name, and when I told him it was Kevin as well, he said he liked that name very much. Great fun... even though the local team lost, I dont support that team, but you could see they were shattered after leading the whole game, only to lose by 2 points in the last 30 sec due to a referee error.

Would be pretty difficult to get a chassis that lines up correctly. Why not just go with whatever you are happy with, rather than what fits? AM sure the carbon outsole will be able to hold up to the rigors of inline hockey.

second time in 2 months I got a flat tyre.... had to do the change in mid 90's weather, 80%humidity, and in my business shirt.

Congrats Uncle JR!

Here's a question. This is the first time I've encountered something like this, so will need some advice. I've got a pair of Graf 709 skates, and after removing the Cobra holders, I found out that the bottom of the outsole has some recesses like this pic of some Bauer XXXX http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php?/topic/8504-show-it-off/page__view__findpost__p__856152 I lined up my sprungs that I'm going to mount. The rear seems pretty good, new holes need to be drilled. 3 of the 4 holes that I was going to drill in the front was no issue either, but one of them is right on the edge of the cutout/recess. The footbed still feels solid, but wont be as secure as the rest. I can make do with another hole, but wanted to ask if anyone has had some issues before?

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Better put this up before i start selling it. http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/ee134/fatwabbit/Sale%20Items/?action=view&current=DSCN5474.jpg

Funny thing at work, great to see that we all can communicate. The only lady in the office, who loves to organise office functions/outings, decides that we need to go and do something interesting. Suggestions of paint ball, bowling, golf etc are common, so when someone suggested clap pigeon shooting she jumped at it. She gets it organised and tells us of the dates of the event. She's a vegatarian, loves animals, and wouldnt harm a fly. Conversation went something like this: Guy A: Clay pigeons were a bird bred to be shot. You release them and when they fly off you shoot them. Girl: What?!?! Are you serious? Then what about animal laws? Guy B: Its alright, dont worry. Since they are specially bred to be killed its ok! Me: Yea, if they dont die when you shoot them, you have to walk out and use a bat to knock them dead. Too cruel to let them live like that. Guy A: Thats IF the dogs dont get to the first/ Me: Oh yea, forgot about the dogs. Girl: Guys, this is cruel, you cant do it! I'm cancelling the whole thing, I didnt realise there was killing involved. Me: We can do skeet shooting? They are a smaller bird and fly faster, so its more difficult to kill. Girl: I'm not talking to you guys. This is insane. We all shit ourselves laughing, then someone tells her the truth...

Shitty game number 2... just couldnt get anything going except for a few shifts. Playing for a new team, so I dont know how these guys want me to slot in.

NZ had an earthquake this morning ... a few Kiwis here in the office with family back there. Good to hear that they are safe, but houses are write-offs. Vet88 and our NZ brothers, hope you guys are safe.

came back home to visit the folks for a short holiday... i hate driving in my hometown, everyone is in such a freakin rush. Was at the traffic light, i could have turned as the arrows showed that I was able to, but I also knew that there would be a number of pedestrians at this junction. I saw a yound teenager crossing from the other side, so I decided to just wait it out, I mean, whats another 10 sec or so right? I also spotted a kid riding along the sidewalk, and not knowing whether they were going to get onto the street I just held and waited. The taxi behind me just started blaring his horn... I replied by giving him the good ol two fingers instead of my usual middle one... he kept blaring his horn, and i really got pissed at him and cursed with a few choice words. My 6 year old son was in the back seat giggling away as he knew his ol' man shouldnt have said those words. When I finally made the turn, he tried to overtake me, which i gave him the two fingers again. Obviously he stared at me big time, and even tried to jam on his brakes a little to make me swerve or something. As I drove past him at the next lights, it was another two fingers to him. Jeez man, whats another 10sec to your waiting time compared to knocking a child down and they end up in hospital... WTF ... I wish I had taken his licence plate down, and I would have made a complaint to the taxi company. I have no patience for people like this . If you are a cabbie and dont have the patience for road safety, then you shouldnt be driving! I've never driven a cab myself, but my father in law, best friend's dad, and two uncles all drove or are driving cabs and they all make sure its a safe thing. My wife tells me that I should come back to visit, but never live here again. My short fuse would light really really quick.

Floods expected in our area, so far no evacuation notices given yet. We seem to be in good stead... emergency bag with passports, spare clothing, water, first aid all packed, by the door ready to go if necessary.