The Triple Dip

Usually when you hear of a triple dip visions of 3 scoops of ice cream sitting on a waffle cone come to mind. For me if its got 3 scoops of ice cream throw it in a bowl add some hot fudge, peanut butter sauce, whip cream, a cherry, and some Reese's Pieces. Then you have just made a Reese's Pieces Sundae from Friendly's (an ice cream and diner chain that is predominant on the east coast). So I guess it is safe to say that when I go to excess for my triple dip then I go all the way.

Such was the same case on Saturday night. After attending one of my Hockey Brother's wedding I was invited to come out and play a game for the Silver Wings (aka "The Mini's" as all players on the team own or some how is connected with the Mini Cooper automobile). They were going to be shorthand for the first game of the new season. Knowing that I was already scheduled to play back-to-back for the Grave Diggers and The Komets, I felt it was the perfect time to go to excess.

After having a long and mentally challenging week, it was time to test our my physical well being. During a typical week I spend 3-4 days working out in the weight room (or some other sort of exercise) all in preparation for playing hockey on Saturday nights. Not only has this benefited me in many ways (over the last year it has lowered my resting heart rate to the low 50's, my blood pressure has dropped, and my cholesterol level has been staying below 161) it has allowed me a way to bond with fellow like minded individuals.

Saturday night was a long hard fight with my first two games being a loss and The Komets game being the only win. However when it was all said and done I was tired but refreshed at the same time. Not only did I get to play with some Super Stars of our league (Supergirl, Sergio, Bobby, Bruce, and No Brakes), I also was able to help introduce some friends to the game of hockey. I was so happy that my other non-hockey friends were able to come out, watch a game, and join in the post game camaraderie with the players. The night was filled with some sadness as we said goodbye to our team Captain of The Komets. After multiple seasons, through thick and thin Bruce is leaving the team to move closer to his family in San Diego. For those that do not know Bruce he was the eldest member of our team, a Gentleman who led by example. He has been a mentor of mine on how to keep my composure and lead the team in many instances. I hope that someday I am able to co-Captain a team and lead by the example that he set.

To top things off I was able to sit down with some of my very closest friends and have those one on one endearing conversations where no judgements are past but a greater bond is brought between us. My favorite quote of the night was "to see the way you guys care for each and respect each other shows a bond that does not always exist in other cultures". If you get the chance come out and watch one of the games. You too might enjoy the camaraderie.

Komets Schedule
HOME AWAY DATE TIME RINK
Komets Blue Devils Sat, Aug 02 8:15 PM EU Green
Puckers Komets Sat, Aug 09 6:30 PM EU Gold
Komets Chiefs Sat, Aug 16 9:30 PM EU Green
Grave Diggers Komets Sat, Aug 23 10:45 PM EU Gold
Komets Patriots Sat, Aug 30 10:15 PM EU Gold
Komets Stickmen Sat, Aug 30 10:45 PM EU Green
Komets Patriots Sat, Sep 06 10:45 PM EU Green
Privateers Komets Sat, Sep 13 10:15 AM EU Gold

Grave Diggers Schedule
HOME AWAY DATE TIME RINK
Moose Grave Diggers Sat, Aug 02 10:15 PM EU Gold
DFW Titans Grave Diggers Sat, Aug 09 7:15 PM EU Green
Grave Diggers Brewzers Sat, Aug 16 10:45 PM EU Green
Grave Diggers Komets Sat, Aug 23 10:45 PM EU Gold
Grave Diggers Hitmen I Sat, Aug 30 6:30 PM EU Gold
Snipers Grave Diggers Sat, Sep 06 9:00 PM EU Gold
Grave Diggers Blue Devils Sat, Sep 13 8:15 PM EU Green


**Schedule Subject to Be Changed. Please verify here http://www.pointstreak.com/players/players-division-schedule.html?divisionid=21104&seasonid=3020.

Happy Birthday!!

Still looking quite dapper . . .




Well another birthday has come upon us. Today is my Dad's birthday. Don't ask me how old he is because I quit counting. After 60 the only thing that matters is whether your getting social security or not (your McDonald's discounts have already come in by then). Every year I remark at how little my Dad has shown his age, for a period of time it seemed like he was aging fast. Now he has stalled and it is my Mom who is making up for it (sorry Mom).


Mom and Dad were able to stop by and spend the night this week so we could dine on an elegant meal at Ruby Tuesdays. Followed by the celebratory birthday cake (yummy pure sugar). It was great to spend time with them. Of course our birthday celebration was not complete until we shared cake with Coco, Pepper, (their dogs) and Haven (our dog/cat greyhound).


Happy Birthday Dad. I hope you got all of the gifts you wanted and none of the ones you didn't want.


On other fronts Becky is pulling her hair out in Algebra and I am getting less sleep by helping her. Don't worry sleep is so overrated. A good friend of mine once said "don't worry about sleep you'll get all you want once you die." Morbid but true thought. I will admit I think Becky is getting the hang of this second semester of Algebra so my sleep pattern should be returning soon.


Hockey season will be starting up soon. I will post a schedule as soon as I get it. Becky's family reunion is coming up August 9th, if you want to go let Becky or I know and we will make plans to go in one vehicle. This year it will be at Lake Palestine and we will spend Friday night at my parents house, so we can hit the lake early on Saturday.

What a Party

Thanks to everyone who was able to attend Becky's birthday party. She had a wonderful time. She also enjoyed her surprise when I told her that we were leaving after the party to spend the night gambling in Shreveport. Unfortunately Becky did not win, but she did enjoy a good solid hour of playing her favorite game, blackjack.

For those who were unable to make it here are some pictures.

I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful fourth! We enjoyed dinner and the local fireworks show with a good friend. By the way Becky was able to complete the first half of her college algebra course with an A (and here Becky was so concerned with this course that I took the summer off from school). She just started the second part of the course, I will keep you posted on how she does.