As the neighbor put it, he was as stuffed as a tick on a tampon. I sent some home with my son but I still have a good bit leftover, another dinner or two. I'm about tired of BBQ, this is the 3rd week in a row. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Buzz:
As the neighbor put it, he was as stuffed as a tick on a tampon. I sent some home with my son but I still have a good bit leftover, another dinner or two. I'm about tired of BBQ, this is the 3rd week in a row.
We ate a Pie Five near the hockey arena before my son's game, and it was very good. I have the Greek salad, the wife, son, and son's best friend had pizzas, and it's very-much a do again.
Originally Posted by GloryDayz:
We ate a Pie Five near the hockey arena before my son's game, and it was very good. I have the Greek salad, the wife, son, and son's best friend had pizzas, and it's very-much a do again.
Originally Posted by Gadzooks:
Why is your son playing hockey in June? Is your last name Holtby or Fleury?
For us it's a year-round deal. We'll take time off for vacations and scouting-related trips, but we love hockey and there's NOTHING better than walking into a a 60-degree building in June after YEARS of coaching 3rd base (for the older son's) baseball team through 95+ degree tournaments. Inside, around a sheet of ice, between scouting event and dive vacations, is AWESOME!! And goalies get called A LOT for everybody else's practices. It's something you just enjoy... [Reply]
Originally Posted by GloryDayz:
For us it's a year-round deal. We'll take time off for vacations and scouting-related trips, but we love hockey and there's NOTHING better than walking into a a 60-degree building in June after YEARS of coaching 3rd base (for the older son's) baseball team through 95+ degree tournaments. Inside, around a sheet of ice, between scouting event and dive vacations, is AWESOME!! And goalies get called A LOT for everybody else's practices. It's something you just enjoy...
And if his last name was either Holtby or Fleury. I wouldn't need to be on CP at midnight! [Reply]
Originally Posted by GloryDayz:
And is his last name was either Holtby or Fleury. I wouldn't need to be on CP at midnight!
:-). I enjoyed those days too. When my boys were playing it could be a bit of a pain in the ass, (6AM practices in the dead of winter), but it was all worth it for the men that they've become. Another plus of being a hockey dad is getting to eat at new and unusual places. Enjoy the ride. I hope he eclipses Holtby and Fleury. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Gadzooks: :-). I enjoyed those days too. When my boys were playing it could be a bit of a pain in the ass, (6AM practices in the dead of winter), but it was all worth it for the men that they've become. Another plus of being a hockey dad is getting to eat at new and unusual places. Enjoy the ride. I hope he eclipses Holtby and Fleury.
Amen brother, ice time is had when it's available. And (for me) those early morning practices never allowed the ibuprofen to full get working. And yes, while hockey is a humbling sport (to say the least), it does produce some great people. [Reply]