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Hi Limbo Sticks, and other non uses for a broom handle. Well dress me up as a cymbal crashing monkey and call me crazy, but I am seriously thinking about going back to playing hockey. Now for those of you north of the equator, I am not talking about the silly ice version of the game, I am talking about the real thing. Over the last week, as I have laid here pretty much unable to move, I decided that my general shitty fitness level needs to be fixed. Sure I could go down the gym or take up jogging, but solo sport bores the crapper out of me. There is a slight problem with going back to hockey, and that is the injuries, past, present and future. I've broken bones, had soft tissue injuries, a couple of knees redone, have arthritis in my ankles, knees, hips, back, left shoulder and fingers, all from playing hockey. But still I can't get enough of the game. There are other issues too. I haven't seriously played the game since 2001. Since then it has been the occasional game, and coaching, and that ended half way through the 2003 season. So getting back into the swing of the things will be hard. I need to find a new club. The last club I was at, we parted on bad terms. It was petty politics, but until I get a letter of apology from the board of the club, I wont set foot in that club again. That will make playing some away games hard, so I guess I will just have to miss those ones. Also, looking through the player records from last year, it looks like my ex is still playing at that club. As interesting as it would be to be bitchy and go play there, I wont do that. Looking around the other local clubs in my area, they all seem to train on a Wednesday night, and Wednesday night is my comedy night, something will have to give, and I am not sure which at this point in time. Another issue is where to play. Should I be on the field or in the goals. I spent my junior years as a keeper, and some of my senior years also. But I could play on the field in any position too. As much as I love to keep, it is also where I got most of my injuries. I guess it will depend on what the club I go to wants, but all clubs are always short of keepers. At the end of the day, it is also going to be expensive to get back into the game. Looking at new shoes, socks, skirt, top, shin guards, club fees, etc, I am going to be looking in the range of about $600. Good thing I don't need a new stick. Mind you, if I do go back to the goals, well you may as well add another $1000 to that. Who said playing local sport was cheap? Well, I will let you all know what happens after I speak to a few clubs. Blog Out HooRoo Rebecca
posted by Rebecca @ 4/08/2006 03:01:00 pm
15 Comments:
Visions of the movie "Slap Shot" came into mind until you said it was the grass Hockey and not ice Hockey...phew...glad that's sorted!
Broken bones and torn ligaments arent my idea of fun but hey..whatever makes you feel good..just remember..you have to get your neck back into shape first..I was thinking...try doing the old "Bob the Apple" game to strengthen your neck.
On the monetry thing..why not use the comedy night as a "Rebecca from Beclakia Fundraiser"..that'd get you some dosh to go towards the Hockey..
Up there for thinkin..Down there for dancing ate!!
Cheers, Cazzie!!!
JUst an addit to the last reply..Ange can visualise the old bob the apple thing there..she referred to a Simpson's episode where Homer was apparently amazed at a bird that kept bobbing its head into water and making an, "oh, oh, oh" sound...I dont know what shes on about as I dont watch the Simpsons.
If the word Simpsons wasnt involved I'd say that she was referring to the sounds from a porn flick or something..LOL
Cheers, Cazzie!
I'm doing a "Girls of Hockey" series.
Send me a pic. Something with satin short shorts and a peek-a-boo bra and maybe those pigtails again.
Yeah, that should about do it....
Judging by the blog photo, you look fairly fit.
(though we was cheated! where's the uncropped photo eh?)
I envy you that you can play ball sports :-)
WOW Rebecca..cannot believe you put the booby pic of you on your blogger here aye..just about lifts the rating of the site dont it, lol...Ace hon !!!
Cazzie!!!
"cannot believe you put the booby pic of you on your blogger here"
Arrgh! Now I'm ruined again. I'll have to see that pic everytime I stop by here.
How many times can I stop by? I'm thinking 20 visits a day, maybe.
Hi Cazzie,
Better Slap Shot than The Might Ducks 2, that movie was a shocker. The money side of things is fine, it is a passion worth the price.
As for bobing for apples, I haope that is the G rated version you are talking about.
Hi Cazzie,
Dang, it wasn't the G rated version you were talking about.
Hi Mark,
No more pics for you, you have seen enough. There might be one of me in my uniform, but it will be fully clothed, but I may have the pigtails happening.
Hi Lantern,
The uncropped version of the photo will never be seen. I was in such a rush to take that photo, I had forgotten to wear anything apart from the bra. DON'T GO GETTING ANY IDEAS MARK.
Hi Cazzie,
Yes, but as you can see, more cropped than the big version. I need more photosof me.
Hi Mark,
For the last time, go outside and play! :-P
HooRoo
Rebecca
"The uncropped version of the photo will never be seen. I was in such a rush to take that photo, I had forgotten to wear anything apart from the bra."
Okay, if I go outside and play for a while, can I see the uncropped version when I come back in?
HooRoo!
After that we could bob for apples!
Cazzie put me up to that, Rebecca, I swear!
Cazzie, you oughta be ashamed of yourself!
Cool. Getting back into some sport. I hope you find a good club with some nice girls playing or should that be some pissed off ones ?
Hi Mark,
PLEASEEEEEEE go and have a cold shower. :-P
Hi Mark,
PLEASEEEEEEE go and have ANOTHER cold shower. :-P
Hi Mr Huggies,
Hopefully it is a good club. I have quite a few options in my local area to pick from. The only interesting time is when I eventually play against my old club. There will be a few bitchy moments there I am sure.
HooRoo
Rebecca
"PLEASEEEEEEE go and have ANOTHER cold shower."
One was enough.
Killjoy. And I don't know Andy, nor did I put him up to that. I swear!
LOL
How's the neck??
Besides, you have comment moderation. If you didn't secretly enjoy all of this attention, you wouldn't post the comments, would you? I'm on to you.
;o)>
Hi Rachy,
I think it is a bit more than 110% insane, but I guess I just have a few things to prove to myself. I was involved with my old club for 22 years, since the age of 5, so playing for another club is a hard thing to do. But I feel ready for the challenge. You are right about it being seen as petty joining my old club, I am so over idiots and thier self politics.
As for taking up boxing, it sounds like an idea. How about if I challenge you to a fight. Your Pro's: Boxing is in your bloodlines; You know what you are talking about. Your Cons: You have an inability to throw a punch. My Pro's: Boxing is someting I have been on the recieving end of many times, so I should know a thing or two by now. My Cons: I have an inability to throw a punch, because I don't know how, or would break a nail.
I am guesing though, that if I could get you over 12 rounds, the battery in your chair might run out, so I would get a win on points. SO how about it? Think your dad could arrange a bout for us in Kenya or some place like that?
Hi Mark,
I know Andy, I have known him for about 6 years now, if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be blogging. Him saying breasts means nothing to me, I'm immune to him now.
Hi Mark,
THe comment moderation thing is to keep out the stupid comments from one person. For some reason, they kleep sending comments though. Maybe they should just grow up, get a life, and realise that their current state of mental health, is the thing that stops me from seeing my children.
HooRoo
Rebecca
Silly Bec!
Don't you know: Your Arms Too Short To Box With Rachy?
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