Well, my friends....it's true. I've given up one of my favorite post-activity pub grub for the entire fall/winter season of hockey (whimper, whimper) and am making a public affirmation on my blog so, y'all will help police this silly endeavor for the next few months and make that season-ending plate (wheelbarrow) of fries a scrumptious reward. It all started after my last hockey game this past summer when we convinced a couple of the guys from my team to coach our women's team. We didn't immediately agree to their fundraising idea (derriere shots for a calendar....oh, and btw - I know how to wear my thongs so there is no "Thong Gone Wrong" caption under my picture!). Some of us, however, agreed to 'no more fries.' Buffalo wings, burgers, and, of course, alcohol, however, are still up for grabs!Oh, and by the way - All content on this blog is from my personal point-of-view and, in no way, reflects those of the Seattle Women's Hockey Club :-)
This season, I decided to re-join the Seattle Women's Hockey Club and I am really looking forward to the season. The club is finally able to give Steve a break from coaching and has brought on some new coaches to help out with Skip. They include Amy, "Sin Bin" Murray, and Scott....I've dubbed the last 2 "Double-Trouble." We're on our third week of practice (yes, please make me do another ladder drill until I puke) and the teams will be formed in the next week. A lot of familiar and fun people have returned but we also have a good number of new players on board (both experienced and inexperienced...all with great attitudes). It's going to be a great season and nothing but good times to look forward to. Home-made microbrews, party bus, post-game razzing at the bar...oh, yeah...and hockey!I also joined another co-ed team because I've rediscovered how fun it is to play on a co-ed team. It'll be a challenge for me, though, to manage the intensity level...easy for me to be a little more aggressive in a co-ed league b/c the guys hardly feel the contact made by a 5'4" woman. But, I'll have to remember to tone it down when I play with the women (except in tourneys - especially against those stronger Canadian skaters).
Skate, shoot, score! OK, Coach Murray - I'll get on that pre-game dance that will stop the other team in their tracks, cause their jaws to drop to the ice (or maybe laugh hysterically so they lose focus), and wonder what the heck is going on with *that* team.
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I hope Murray appreciates this sacrifice from Ms. September, myself (Ms. April) and the rest of the months. I came to read this post quickly and just spent a good 30 minutes enjoying your ramblings! I think I may come back to this one. #39 with, according to Skip, the big wrist shot that always hits the goalie in the chest.
"Tom" - maybe you should try your 56 degree wedge (60 degrees is too much loft) and aim for where 'momma hides the cookies' (on the 'top shelf'). Better yet - a stinger with your 4 or 5-iron ;-)
Signed - Ms. September
Coach "Sin Bin" submitted some 'mind-bending and prophetic' comments. But, obviously, they were deep and beyond the expanses of this physical world that they didn't get through the server to be posted. What was that coach? Skate your ass off or give me 5 laps?
Wow! Really impressed with your Site (almost want to visit bear country in northern BC)and I'm proud of your public affirmation of banning french fries from your lips. Silly? I think not. We will eliminate only french fries this season...baby steps. Alcohol will stay..if you pass out...too much maybe. Buttercup #19 is officially in charge of the pre-game dance to fill the opposition with fear and envy. Must have a great song for that too. As for the subject of calendars and thongs that some of you keep bringing to the idea table. For the record, I, Completely-Neutral Coach 'Sin-Bin' just want what is 'best' for the team.
Oh, I’ve been in stitches all day with the comments and the other emails. But, I will finally act my age, and focus on the seriousness of being a competitive athlete with the end goal of beating, overpowering, and bringing my opponents to their knees. Focus, Buttercup, focus…focus…focus…focus on…excuse me, what am I focusing on? I’m really craving a hot cinnamon roll right now. BTW Coach, you, your wife, family, and buddies are more than welcome to join us for a trip up north. I will personally put my body in between the path of a bear and you so get over your bear-phobia. Then, after that non-encounter, I will cook up a yummy meal!
I may have to take you to Gordon Biersch when you're down here in the Bay Area next month to tempt you with some garlic fries to see how much willpower you really have. Mmmmmmm...garlic fries! :-D
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Buttercup,
You are an inspiration. I have also sworn off french fries for the season. But.... yam fries? That's another story. :0
So excited to play hockey with you on the Sin-Bin Squad.
Sin-Bin Squad! How about throwing that into our hat of ideas for our Team Name. On second thought, let's not because we want the other team to be in the Sin-Bin.
Coach might resign if 'Fluffy White Bunnies' gets voted as our team name (LOL!!!)
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