ccmtcanada Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 (edited) I posted how I was putting up a little skating rink the backyard. I took the advice of a few of the members that replied on that thread and 'lo and behold we have ice!! LOL. It was a bit frustrating at first because the daytime highs were above freezing for the first part of the week, but the last two nights have been great. I've been out there religiously putting thin layer upon thin layer hoping to get my daughter out there this weekend. <BR><BR> She got up at 8am, came in to my room and wanted to get dressed right away...she never wants this...LOL. After a quick breakfast, we headed outside to try out the rink. I bought her her first hockey stick and puck and she was very anxious to play some hockey. She's recently been watching hockey with me on TV...only took 5 years...LOL. <BR><BR> Anyhow, here is a pic and a short video. She's asked me if they have hockey for girls, so it looks like the interest is there. We'll see about improving her skating, but as you can see she's doing pretty good shooting the puck. Once I cut her stick to size, she'll be even better I assume. <BR><BR> Enjoy! <BR><BR> <BR><BR> Here's the video.... <BR><BR> <embed width="448" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://i120.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid120.photobucket.com/albums/o185/ccmtcanada/DSCN4613.flv"> Edited January 20, 2008 by ccmtcanada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Wow, she's already playing better than any of the Leafs! Good stuff Cliff, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 WOW..she has a good strong shot ...the Sens could of used her last night!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff R Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Looks like you did a great job with the rink Cliff...Bring lots of smiles for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntervasili Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Another Girl in your family to kick you but eh Cliff... Better hope she doesn't get into fishing if you want to have any dignity left Ya put any fish under the ice so it could double your fun lol ... Great Job with the rink though Cliff looks like ya have and Carole have one heck of a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Back yard rinks rule. Nice job Cliff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Nice job on the rink. Looks like the kid will get plenty of enjoyment out of it. These memories will last a lifetime for both of you. I've been watching them flood the school rink across the street from me the last two nights. I'll have to try it out this week. Right now it's off to play pick-up with the old-timers, indoors where it's warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medmart Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 You did a great job cliff now you just need to paint the lines on it for your daughter rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Another Girl in your family to kick you but eh Cliff... Better hope she doesn't get into fishing if you want to have any dignity left SHAME ON YOU for saying such a thing Bill!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 im willing to bet he edited the video cause she scored on him!!! lol good pic and video too. when a kid smiles its all worth it. Dann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecxstriper Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Another Girl in your family to kick you but eh Cliff... Better hope she doesn't get into fishing if you want to have any dignity left Ya put any fish under the ice so it could double your fun lol ... Great Job with the rink though Cliff looks like ya have and Carole have one heck of a kid. She is already into fishing and it won't be long for she is kicking his but there too. What no more hockey golf in the living room now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted January 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 LOL....great replies on here. They all made me laugh. To reply to some of the comments... 1) she already kicks my butt in fishing when we fish together. 2) she did manage to steal the puck and score a few times...no editing here, I just chose carefully which clip I used...LOL 3) she smiled the whole time...so that makes the effort all worth it 4) I was surprised at how accurate and hard her shots were...I just told her how to hold the stick and off she went. Didn't have to tell her to keep her stick on the ice....hehe. The last thing she said before I tucked her in was "My favourite part of the day was skating and playing hockey. Thanks Daddy". We went out again after dinner to skate for an hour, so I'm pretty exhausted and she was asleep about 10 minutes after her head hit the pillow. Something tells me I'm gonna be sore in the morning...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 The last thing she said before I tucked her in was "My favourite part of the day was skating and playing hockey. Thanks Daddy". Makes it all worthwhile right there doesn't it Cliff. Attaboy there Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted January 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 SHAME ON YOU for saying such a thing Bill!!! LOL...we dont know anyone else who likes to remind me of this fact.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntervasili Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Really though you did a great job there to please your little girl... shes only going to be getting better and its your fault Cliff Enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Thorpe Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Very Nice Cliff, was a beauty weekend for skating outside.Did the same ,we made a rink of the st lawrenece and played hockey all weekend. Yes Cliff there are girl hockey teams,If I recall there's one team doing very well I beleive in Ontario. Good on ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Looks good Cliff, me thinks you just started a new tradition for your family Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Great job Cliff, just keep Bly away from it with the auger. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Wheres the Zamboni? Good job Cliff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted January 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Wheres the Zamboni? Good job Cliff! Here's the zamboni...I make her do all the work....LOL. Hey, she's the one that wanted the rink....haha. She says something about being cold...oh come on...toughen up kid, it's winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Harringtona Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 You should phone the leafs GM up and suggest that they should hire her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Great job Cliff, just keep Bly away from it with the auger.-Brian No worries there Brian! After all the work we put into that rink and the joy that it is bringing in return....I am not letting anyone mess it up lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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