Big News: I’m watching hockey on television again!
Oh its been at least three decades, back when LaFleur was still racing up and down the ice. But inspired by my puck addicted friends, I signed up for Sports Net and tonight watched the Habs beat the Blackhawks. It was great! Indeed I was by myself, along with the cat who slept through the game. How could I have forgotten how exciting the watching hockey could be? Goals, penalties, a few minor fights (more shoving matches) and one bloody nose. ..I found myself yelling along, “c’mon pass, Pass!,” and “Take the shot, ohhh darn it was open”, I had a blast! Well provisioned with a cold beer, a buttery bowl of popcorn, and some home made chili - which was delish - it was a superb way to spend Saturday night.
I recall when my high school friend Yvonne and I were in the full throes of hockey mania, early 70’s, we’d come to my house to watch the game. My Dad however was a 100% to his dying day a Toronto Maple Leaf fan, and hearing us cheer Montreal when the Leafs were playing: well he’d unceremoniously kick us out of the house. Lolol When in my late teens as a waitress I actually served veal cutlets to Foster Hewitt: the radio broadcaster renowned for his Hockey Night in Canada phrase “He shoots, he scores!” I think he was surprised at how this dorky teen was over the moon, meeting this man, who in my eyes was a hockey Legend! A brush with greatness?
When I was really young hockey ruled the roost - back in The tiny Saskatchewan farm community we lived, the outdoor rink held many games, and my dad was always on the ice. There was a shack with a wood stove where we’d thaw frozen fingers and toes, where I learned how to cinch up my brothers skates. Some times we’d trudge to the farm just out of town, push shovels on the dugout to clear a rink of our own, at Buhlers Farm. I’m pretty sure one of their boys made it to the NHL.
In my-hand-me down boys skates, I thought having my own stick and whipping along the rink was heavenly. Decades later, when I had a full time job, one of my first big purchases was a new pair of girls skates. Figure skates . My first time out was skating on a lake, where I promptly caught a toe pick in a crack on the ice, and did a belly flop that knocked the wind out of me! Other more graceful gals I hung out with laughed at me, saying I skated like a boy. Well yes, I probably did. 😅
My winter will be filled with Stuff. Saturday night hockey, church Sunday, two core strenthen/stretch classes during the week, and Legion supper Friday. Heck I am even thinking of becoming a regular volunteer to prep food for Friday dinners. Its a super deal: dinner and dessert $10, and $5 for a beer.
Early November I’ll be doing some travelling to a wedding in Surrey and to see mom in Tumbler Ridge. December my sister and I are off to Mexico for a week. My biggest decision is whether or how much should I decorate for Christmas. Then its on to another year.
P.S. I may have to do the January turkey 🦃 since the frozen stuffed breast at Thanksgiving was….well lets say it may have been turkey-like, but I'm spoiled. I ended up chucking half of it in the bin. I’m going to seek a replacement, cook it on a Saturday and enjoy all the leftovers I desire!
Until next time, keep your stick on the ice.
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