the_game 452 Report post Posted January 29, 2020 1 hour ago, badger_14 said: With approval of the physical therapist, I got back to the ice today for about a half hour and took a few shots. Felt surprisingly good for not having skated in 4 months, though my stamina is absolute pants. Great news! When I went 6 or so months after surgery to skate it was so awesome just to be on the ice again and then absolutely humbling realizing how out of shape you are, ha! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger_14 601 Report post Posted January 30, 2020 2 hours ago, the_game said: Great news! When I went 6 or so months after surgery to skate it was so awesome just to be on the ice again and then absolutely humbling realizing how out of shape you are, ha! I moved pretty well but my body is not used to skating AT ALL, nevermind in gear. Swimming 3600m in a workout means NOTHING to the ice gods, apparently. At least I remembered how to get dressed... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caveman27 208 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 We won our last game. I scored on a sweet pass. One of our defensemen was farting up a storm afterwards in the locker room. Fortunately, I was on the opposite side of the locker room. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger_14 601 Report post Posted March 8, 2020 Finally successfully played in one (1) game last night! Exhausting, but no pain, and not really as bad as it could've been given I haven't played in a game for nearly 6 months. I had selected what was listed as a novice/D skate, which of course it wasn't (more C/mixed), did alright, still feel ok this morning. Cautiously optimistic about returning to Saturday hockey with the nerds. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlt73 160 Report post Posted March 14, 2020 my daughter was born on Wednesday, March 11 at 12:32 pm. 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenBreeg 493 Report post Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, jlt73 said: my daughter was born on Wednesday, March 11 at 12:32 pm. Pretty much the pinnacle of the sweet spot! Congratulations, she’s beautiful! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger_14 601 Report post Posted March 14, 2020 9 hours ago, jlt73 said: my daughter was born on Wednesday, March 11 at 12:32 pm. Mazel tov! What an adorable bean. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boo10 323 Report post Posted April 17, 2020 Picked up a pair of 9090 Tacks on clearance for $270 CAD. Couldn't turn down that deal! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2093 Report post Posted June 7, 2020 My skillz are slowly improving! I just wish I had a better machine... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJB 488 Report post Posted June 8, 2020 Skated @ a S&P on Friday with both kids. Played at our private drop in with one today. The S&P was like 7 skaters, was totally no worries. Today, 9 a side, felt so awesome to get out again, but I’d be lying if I said it didn’t/doesn’t put a little worry in my head. Our numbers have not been great, in fact had some of our biggest numbers over the past 5 days. Though, it was so good to be out and felt normal....relatively & having some normalcy was awesome. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
215BroadStBullies610 435 Report post Posted June 8, 2020 33 minutes ago, EJB said: Skated @ a S&P on Friday with both kids. Played at our private drop in with one today. The S&P was like 7 skaters, was totally no worries. Today, 9 a side, felt so awesome to get out again, but I’d be lying if I said it didn’t/doesn’t put a little worry in my head. Our numbers have not been great, in fact had some of our biggest numbers over the past 5 days. Though, it was so good to be out and felt normal....relatively & having some normalcy was awesome. Definitely my concern to when we open up here in the Greater Philadelphia area: unnecessary exposure. I just hope that everyone else did/does their part and stay healthy. I look forward to playing hockey (hopefully) soon. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJB 488 Report post Posted June 8, 2020 32 minutes ago, 215BroadStBullies610 said: Definitely my concern to when we open up here in the Greater Philadelphia area: unnecessary exposure. I just hope that everyone else did/does their part and stay healthy. I look forward to playing hockey (hopefully) soon. It was kinda nuts. I almost dumped late, due to our recent numbers. Everyone on bench kinda stayed 2-3’ away, But you just know, someone is asymptotic, we’re all kinda F’d. On ice, it was just ice. It’s all kinda nuts... Wouldn’t be so worrisome, if 34%, weren’t asymptotic. Great drop in, years with these cats, so nobody is coming questionable, but I could have it as I type and not know? It was awesome though.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2093 Report post Posted July 10, 2020 I’ve been saving up for months for new goalie pads. Due to a combination of coronavirus, local rinks permanently closing, and being kicked off my team I’ve decided it was time to invest in a new hobby, instead of buying hockey gear I’ll never see much use out of. Welcome to the team, Rocket! 🚀 I’m so pumped, but at the same time definitely going to miss hockey. I’ll still have my gear for now, but if it doesn’t see much use in the next 6 months or so I may try to just sell it all. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_v3 289 Report post Posted July 13, 2020 Just finished building a built in bookcase. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyJ0506 192 Report post Posted September 20, 2020 It took the better part of a decade of dreading going to work every day, but we finally made the leap of faith into a new career for myself, and it is delightful. 13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller55 333 Report post Posted September 21, 2020 On 9/20/2020 at 6:55 AM, JoeyJ0506 said: It took the better part of a decade of dreading going to work every day, but we finally made the leap of faith into a new career for myself, and it is delightful. That's awesome. Good luck on your next adventures. Did it years ago, left teaching in NYC public schools (absolute disaster) to run a bookbinding business. Just sold the business and moved out to Phoenix AZ to take a new teaching job and I love it 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boo10 323 Report post Posted October 31, 2020 Just picked up a brand new pair of 20K skates for $50 CAD. Thankfully my wife tolerates my skate habit. I feel like the Imelda Marcos of skates! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2093 Report post Posted January 4, 2021 Wife got vaccinated today!! 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_v3 289 Report post Posted January 6, 2021 After 1 year 8 months and 27 days I finally had my drains removed today!!! I can actually sleep on my stomach if I want. 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
215BroadStBullies610 435 Report post Posted January 14, 2021 Hockey. Is. Back. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam14 182 Report post Posted January 14, 2021 After covid made my current position pretty much obsolete since fans haven’t been able to attend sporting events, I accepted a job offer yesterday after being on the hunt since the summer basically. it’s an entirely different industry to what I’ve been in, but it’s giving me a great pay and benefits package, and as someone who’s turning 30 this year, those things become more and more appealing hah 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beerleaguecaptain 999 Report post Posted March 12, 2021 As many of you know I had some significant heart issues this year. Three procedures leading to 5 stents. It took a bit but I’ve been really doing well now and am back on the ice and feeling great. Now today got more good news. Sonogram showed the blockages of my carotid artery dropped from 20% to 10%. Can apply that same 50% drop to the arteries feeding my heart. So happy the dietary changes and meds have worked. I feel like I’ve got my life back!! 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenBreeg 493 Report post Posted March 13, 2021 Thats incredible news @dkmiller3356! Congratulations! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbs02 20 Report post Posted March 29, 2021 Found my login so now I can be active on this site again. Woohoo! 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beerleaguecaptain 999 Report post Posted March 30, 2021 On 3/29/2021 at 10:49 AM, forbs02 said: Found my login so now I can be active on this site again. Woohoo! welcome back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
