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Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

.....I went to the local ice rink and skated for 2 hours. Hard to imagine my old CCM 652 Super Tack's with a Rebok Pumps still fit and I still can skate.I never even fell.The only thing I did not like was that I could not do a hockey stop and spray the ice 4 feet in the air like I used to.My son actually let his friend borrow these skates recently and he had them sharpened.I could corner like a Camaro but when it came to stopping...the blades just doug into the ice like they had ABS.After the blades get a bit duller,I will be ok.Anyone else ice skate or play hockey? [Smile]

[ 28. January 2004, 11:41 AM: Message edited by: 2002Z4CSS ]

Posted by Xsta Z 28 (Member # 740) on :

I'd be on my a$$ 90% of the time. Hope you ahd fun.

Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :

Ice skating?? What's that?? [Confused]

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

quote:
Originally posted by cytruffle:
Ice skating?? What's that??

Clue....The Detroit Red Wings! [Smile]

Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:

quote:
Originally posted by cytruffle:
Ice skating?? What's that??

Clue....The Detroit Red Wings!

Closer to home would be the Dallas Stars. YOU know CY its the things you see when you get hit by a tire tool [Big Grin]

................STars [Razz]

Posted by twobratSS (Member # 2180) on :

I love when they sing the Star Spangled Banner at Stars' games... [Smile]

Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 35TH ED/ed:

quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:

quote:
Originally posted by cytruffle:
Ice skating?? What's that??

Clue....The Detroit Red Wings!
Closer to home would be the Dallas Stars. YOU know CY its the things you see when you get hit by a tire tool ................STars

Well, that's hockey.....and then there's figure-skating....so do regular PEOPLE ice skate, too???

*bonk*

ouch!

Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :

have not been ice skating in years. i should go again.

Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:
........Anyone else ice skate or play hockey?

I know several people on teams .....Want to join [Big Grin]

Posted by CamaroSS2002LE (Member # 2023) on :

Yep, played hockey for three years in college. Loved it. Still my favorite sport. I've not been on skates for a long time. All just memories of a wasted youth now. Still have my skates. Guess someday I should dig them out again now that we have a hockey rink in town.

Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :

Still skate - up to last year was on the ice
at least twice a week.

Ben is still playing organized hockey -
Windsor Minor - Midget Major Tier 1.

Actually Mary and I used to skate every
weekend for 2 hours. Great excersize and we'd
take all the kids and then go for hot
chocolates after. A good family outing indeed. [Big Grin]

Posted by Mike2001SS (Member # 2088) on :

Have not been since my kids grew up and got married but did go every week when they were growing up

Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :

Yup, still play hockey. Broke my arm in a game in November. I expect to get back with the team in another two weeks or so. Was playing 3 nights a week but got too hard to get up in the morning to go to work.

I love it!!

Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Xsta Z 28:
I'd be on my a$$ 90% of the time. Hope you ahd fun.

me too......but it sure looks like fun! [Big Grin]

Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:
.....Anyone else ice skate or play hockey?

... just a reminder that Canadians are exempt from answering this question... [Big Grin]

Best regardSS,

Elie

Posted by CamaroSCG (Member # 1591) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:
Anyone else ice skate or play hockey?

I still do. I take my 15 year-old daughter ice skating and roller skating. [Smile]

Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:
Anyone else ice skate or play hockey?

I played hockey in our company shop league for a number of years.

I first met my lovely wife-to-be while ice skating at the local arena. I had seen her before while roller skating during the previous summer, but I didn't have the nerve to ask her out. [Roll Eyes]

My youngest son is a goalie in a hockey league in Toronto.

Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :

Wouldn't skating be like riding a bike? Once you learn you never forget? Question on my part as I haven't skated in 30 years. [Wink]

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

quote:
Originally posted by ss_rs_z:
Wouldn't skating be like riding a bike? Once you learn you never forget? Question on my part as I haven't skated in 30 years.

I guess that may be true, but I am not in the shape I was in back then. Even my daughter that used to take figure skating lessons when she was a kid just started skating again.Looks like all of the money I invested in her lessons paid off.She can still jump and do all of the moves she did back then.My son was on a Little Ceasar's hockey leauge when he was a kid.He was actually a real good player.He recently joined a hockey league and skates every weekend. I had both kids into ice skating when they were young.Let me tell you ....that was expensive.It cost me every month as much as my house payment! [Smile]

Posted by Rhode Island Red (Member # 220) on :

I learne dto ice-sjkate when I was 3 ... was the last time for 24 years... went again and never felll down... I guess it is true what they say it's like riding a bike

Posted by danss98 (Member # 1994) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Elie Garfinkel:

quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:
.....Anyone else ice skate or play hockey?
... just a reminder that Canadians are exempt from answering this question...

Best regardSS,

Elie

Aren't you guys born with skates on? LOL
Haven't skated in years, my guess is if I tried now I would be so stiff I wouldn't be able to walk for days.

Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :

OK....OK.....true confessions:

.....went ice skating once.....never got off the rail.....!! [Roll Eyes]

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

quote:
Originally posted by cytruffle:
OK....OK.....true confessions:

.....went ice skating once.....never got off the rail.....!!

The local rink I go to has metal walker like devices to help you out with that so you do not need to hand on the rail. [Big Grin]

Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Rhode Island Red:
... I guess it is true what they say it's like riding a bike

I don't think these old bones want to fing out if that is true [Eek!]

Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:

quote:
Originally posted by ss_rs_z:
Wouldn't skating be like riding a bike? Once you learn you never forget? Question on my part as I haven't skated in 30 years.
I guess that may be true, but I am not in the shape I was in back then. Even my daughter that used to take figure skating lessons when she was a kid just started skating again.Looks like all of the money I invested in her lessons paid off.She can still jump and do all of the moves she did back then.My son was on a Little Ceasar's hockey leauge when he was a kid.He was actually a real good player.He recently joined a hockey league and skates every weekend. I had both kids into ice skating when they were young.Let me tell you ....that was expensive.It cost me every month as much as my house payment!

WOW I didn't know learing to skate could cost so much. I learned the hard way. On skating rinks we used to make with the neighbors back when I lived in Detroit. We had a skating rink from our house, across a field over to the neighbors. We invited the whole neighborhood over to use it and man did it get used. Everyone loved it. [Big Grin]

[ 29. January 2004, 05:18 PM: Message edited by: ss_rs_z ]

Posted by 01ss87iroc (Member # 1763) on :

Huge hockey fan here! I used to play, but have not hit the ice in 2 years. Hopefully, that will change in a few weeks. I even saw a couple devils/red wings games in detroit in 95...for the stanley cup. [Big Grin]

Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:

quote:
Originally posted by cytruffle:
OK....OK.....true confessions:

.....went ice skating once.....never got off the rail.....!!
The local rink I go to has metal walker like devices to help you out with that so you do not need to hand on the rail.

Oh thanks, Greg....that's all I need.....a WALKER!!! My son keeps threatening to get me one of those scooter-things cuz I'm so "old".....!! [Roll Eyes]

I appreciate your concern....LMAO!!!!! [Razz]

Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :

quote:
Originally posted by ss_rs_z:
On skating rinks we used to make with the neighbors back when I lived in Detroit. We had a skating rink from our house, across a field over to the neighbors. We invited the whole neighborhood over to use it and man did it get used. Everyone loved it.

Okaaaaaaayyyyy.....please educate the ignorant....how do you make a skating rink?? I thought y'all just skated on frozen lakes & stuff.... [Confused]

Posted by Bill Mason (Member # 1807) on :

Oh, oh...that's esay!!

Take on garden variety hose. Turn on water and pour over any reasonable flat surface.

Chill until frozen.

Note: said chilling will occur by itself if the air and ground temperature is below 32 deg F.

[Razz]

Posted by LT14SHOW (Member # 2187) on :

WOW Greg you crazy man!!!! [Big Grin]

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

quote:
Originally posted by ss_rs_z:

quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:

quote:
Originally posted by ss_rs_z:
Wouldn't skating be like riding a bike? Once you learn you never forget? Question on my part as I haven't skated in 30 years.
I guess that may be true, but I am not in the shape I was in back then. Even my daughter that used to take figure skating lessons when she was a kid just started skating again.Looks like all of the money I invested in her lessons paid off.She can still jump and do all of the moves she did back then.My son was on a Little Ceasar's hockey leauge when he was a kid.He was actually a real good player.He recently joined a hockey league and skates every weekend. I had both kids into ice skating when they were young.Let me tell you ....that was expensive.It cost me every month as much as my house payment!
WOW I didn't know learing to skate could cost so much. I learned the hard way. On skating rinks we used to make with the neighbors back when I lived in Detroit. We had a skating rink from our house, across a field over to the neighbors. We invited the whole neighborhood over to use it and man did it get used. Everyone loved it.

Ken in the early 90's when both of my kids skated each month I shelled out around $300 for ice time.This does not count any hockey equipment or figure skating outfits for the daughter.

Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Bill Mason:
Oh, oh...that's esay!!

Take on garden variety hose. Turn on water and pour over any reasonable flat surface.

Chill until frozen.

Note: said chilling will occur by itself if the air and ground temperature is below 32 deg F.

WOWWWWWW!! ...so then you don't hafta worry about falling thru the ice! [Cool]

(except I'd probly fall thru the ice on a parking lot.... [Roll Eyes]

)

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

When I move to the new house...next year I plan on building a large rink in the yard.At least I won't have to worry about killing any lawn. [Cool]

Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:

quote:
Originally posted by ss_rs_z:

quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:

quote:
Originally posted by ss_rs_z:
Wouldn't skating be like riding a bike? Once you learn you never forget? Question on my part as I haven't skated in 30 years.
I guess that may be true, but I am not in the shape I was in back then. Even my daughter that used to take figure skating lessons when she was a kid just started skating again.Looks like all of the money I invested in her lessons paid off.She can still jump and do all of the moves she did back then.My son was on a Little Ceasar's hockey leauge when he was a kid.He was actually a real good player.He recently joined a hockey league and skates every weekend. I had both kids into ice skating when they were young.Let me tell you ....that was expensive.It cost me every month as much as my house payment!
WOW I didn't know learing to skate could cost so much. I learned the hard way. On skating rinks we used to make with the neighbors back when I lived in Detroit. We had a skating rink from our house, across a field over to the neighbors. We invited the whole neighborhood over to use it and man did it get used. Everyone loved it.
Ken in the early 90's when both of my kids skated each month I shelled out around $300 for ice time.This does not count any hockey equipment or figure skating outfits for the daughter.

WOW.........I guess times have really changed. I remember riding by skating rinks and watching everyone just going out in these public forums for a little bit of a fee and really enjoying themselves. Guess it has really turned into a business.

[ 30. January 2004, 05:10 PM: Message edited by: ss_rs_z ]

Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :

I shell out at least $1000 a year for my leagues. They are about 13 games for around $300. It is well worth it, I love it. Greg, go shop for new skates!! [Smile]

They are big bucks now!

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977:
I shell out at least $1000 a year for my leagues. They are about 13 games for around $300. It is well worth it, I love it. Greg, go shop for new skates!! They are big bucks now!

My son just bought a new pair of the latest and greatest top of the line CCM Tacks and they were on sale for a bit less than $500. Playing hockey is one great workout. [Smile]

Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :

My skates are older than some of the people
on this board - tube blades! But, they still
sharpen up, and I can keep up with most of the
youngens!

Posted by 380SS (Member # 2078) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 2002Z4CSS:
.....Anyone else ice skate or play hockey?

I ice skate, but play inline (roller) hockey. Just as fun and expensive.

Posted by 67&02 (Member # 1570) on :

My wife and I play Winter, Spring and Summer leagues. I have played Football and Baseball my whole life up through college. Once I found Hockey later in life I could not believe what I had missed. It is the best sport I have ever played! I will play it until I can't skate anymore (or the continous injuries get the best of me)... [Smile]

Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :

I'm settin' up a booth at BG to sell false teeth !!! LOL!!

Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA !!!!! That is good Millie. [Big Grin]

Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :

quote:
Originally posted by cytruffle:
I'm settin' up a booth at BG to sell false teeth !!! LOL!!

I already have mine Millie! LOL [Smile]

We should find a rink in BG and rent the ice and have a pickup game!

Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977:

We should find a rink in BG and rent the ice and have a pickup game!

Now THAT would be a hoot!! I'll be the

Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :

Can I be the Goalie? [Big Grin]

Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :

quote:
Originally posted by ss_rs_z:
Can I be the Goalie?

I could always tell that you were nutty. All goalies are nuts, just like field goal kickers! [Smile]

Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977:

quote:
Originally posted by ss_rs_z:
Can I be the Goalie?
I could always tell that you were nutty. All goalies are nuts, just like field goal kickers!

....if you ONLY knew.....

(j/k, Ken.....luvya2pieces!!

)

Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977:

quote:
Originally posted by ss_rs_z:
Can I be the Goalie?
I could always tell that you were nutty. All goalies are nuts, just like field goal kickers!

How'd you get to know me so well Dan? [Big Grin]

Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :

quote:
Originally posted by cytruffle:

quote:
Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977:

quote:
Originally posted by ss_rs_z:
Can I be the Goalie?
I could always tell that you were nutty. All goalies are nuts, just like field goal kickers!
....if you ONLY knew.....

(j/k, Ken.....luvya2pieces!! )

Now I am blushing...........thanks sugarz. [Big Grin]

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