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Shot of me from last week's E division beer league game. I had put those chemical handwarmers in my gloves but put them directly against the skin which was contrary to the manufacturer's guidelins. Seriously, I look like a crappy atom kid when I play hockey. Not sharing that

was going to post a gripe but it all pales in comparison given the previous posts.

Liz Taylor dies http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/03/abc-actress-elizabeth-taylor-dies-at-age-79/1

They have a surgery for that? My wife suffers from it. How did it work out?

Next time someone tells me something is "a buck thirty" when he means $130 I will give him $1.30 and see if he feels like an idiot then.

Jesus.That actions affects so many lives.

See a flyer in the paper advertising Vapor XXX, Easton SE's and CCM U+ sticks for $39.99. Despite not needing more sticks (seriously? Who doesn't need more sticks?) I can't pass up the deal so I rush through a meeting and some stuff at work to boot it up to the store only to be greeted by a sign saying that there was an error in the flyer and the actual price should have been $99.99. Not such a great deal and a waste of my time.

Ten-year-old son got his first shut out tonight. And the score was 9-0. The other goalie was the goalie who made the select team while my son didn't. His confidence is over the moon and I still need to see a doctor about the last minute of the game when I think I had a stroke, a heart- attack and a panic attack all at the same time.

WTF? One door closes, another opens.

Does he shoot left or right? If it's left Sublitwill has a bunch of Pro stock Easton lefties for sale. May have to cut them down a a bit.

Hallelujah! I have never been able to figure out the allure of his nonsensical expressions that everyone seems to love. Brandy? wtf?

Best line in a long time!

No regrets,man. I am at an age where I realize there were lots of times I should have gone for it and didn't. Even playing hockey-I waited until I was in my forties to take the plunge. Trust me, take your shots now when you can, there is plenty of time for all the other stuff.

Hang in there. Think of it all as just a necessary step in the process. Nothing worth doing is easy.

After stepping down as the head of the photo department into the role of an "advisor/photographer" at the newspaper I work at, I have been saddled with a boss who wouldn't know a good photograph from his ass (which applies to all the other editors, it seems) and despite my twenty years as a photographer still won't take my advice on anything since he wants to make the decision. Inevitably, I am right (you pick up things in two decades) and he concedes that he should have listened....until the next time when the entire screwed up cycle begins again.

Ah. Mr. Law Goalie, you are so bookish. It's good to have a resident "college boy" on the forum. Seriously.

You could trip on the street and fall. I'm sure you could find a way.Somehow it just seems wrong that you are not playing hockey considering the passion you have for the sport. However, if you feel that it is too risky to your health to do something you obviously love, I have nothing but respect for you having the wisdom to make that difficult call. Considering I had never met you in person until the skate in Toronto, I did think you looked heavier and slower than before :). Thank God for natural handicapping.

You are probably right- it's not like the ankle gives out-it just hurts to move it. The skate guards I picked up at good old Kenesky's. I have asked all over the city and no one knew how to get them and then I walked into Kenesky's and they had three pairs on the shelf. I plan on wearing them all the time. Didn't notice them on my skates the one game I played with them and I don't want to take another shot of my foot or ankle. What about a non-contact league or finding a shinny session with like-minded players? I play with a bunch of decent guys every Saturday and there is no hitting, hooking, clutching or grabbing or anything that approaches physicality except maybe leaning into guys while chasing or carrying the puck. Everyone is vigilant about keeping everyone honest and it is a good level of play. I am likely the weakest guy out there and I have been knocked down twice and both times were my fault. Find a group like that and you can still enjoy the game.

You're skating looked pretty good to me :). Do you tape your ankle? I was wondering if that would help. I just didn't realize how much ankles come into play while skating until you notice them. I've played with a broken toe with no problem but this is really tough.

I still have a half dozen Oxycontin tablets from when I hurt my back a few years ago. Getting close to popping one of those and heading off to "I love you all!"-land. Just knowing I have that option is comforting but knowing that it is a short hop to the methadone clinic keeps me in check. Buckets of ice water until my toes burn seem to be working okay but, damn, this is a stubborn joint.

Two weeks of no hockey and little else trying to heal an injured ankle. Felt ok finally.Tried to play last night and almost died.Skating and walking are two very different things. When will this thing finally heal!!!?????

My vent. Read a post on a hockey forum where a guy who was about to turn 30 couldn't imagine being 45 and I'm about to hit 46 in two months. I need to change into my undershirt and wave my fist at him but that would mean going upstairs and I would likely get winded.

Took me a few turns to refine the approach but now I only get accepted if the accused is claiming insanity which presents a slight wrinkle.

Show up with no pants on and a rubber glove stretched over your head to look like a rooster. You'll get rejected every time.

Go to back the van up the laneway that is shared with my neighbours so I can hook up the camper and they have parked their SUV in it and have gone away. May have to push it into the street.