Day 4 White - 332 Red - 209

Quote of the day "I'm sure everyone is really nice, but I'm too tired to make friends."

The first step onto the ice is literally the hardest. I think it is that little jar that you get as you drop the four inches, or the cold hard reality that you are back on the ice. I think my back is taking the brunt of it. I blame it a little bit on the numerous face offs I am taking. It started with a 10 year old kids level of enthusiasm for taking face offs where I was trying to get as many as I can. That set precedent though, as centre is a position that no one really wants. My right tricep is going to be huge.


So the massage people have started to arrive, and I'm taking advantage as much as I can. I am also using the A535 that was sent to me in my care package from Chris and Caro! (and kindly delivered by Mike and Sarah) Rest helps a lot. A horizontal position does wonders.

People are starting to settle into a level of hockey that is sustainable for the 10 days. So no, the camera isn't in slow motion, we are. Passing has started to become priority, icing is celebrated more than a goal, and a leading pass and open ice is losing it's appeal.

The red team is down a woman for good, she is doing ok, but the headache is still there, and even short walks make it worse. They temporarily lost a second body for about 24 hours and they are having to do a lot of 4 on 4 off 4 on 8 off 4 on 4 off where as the white team has mostly 8 offs. We feel bad but there isn't much we can do as we aren't allowed to switch teams. I did my 4 off "today" (I'm writing this late) which is why I didn't have time to write. I figure between the sleeping, eating, changing, showering and playing I have about 3 hours off. So be grateful that I am spending them with you:)

Off to the RM...