ravencallscrows | Skating with Mr. Intensity (Reply)

Took alexander skating again today. He's finally beginning to understand the whole concept of pushing off and gliding. There are a few other pictures from our outing posted- take a look at this post in

damashita's journal to see all three of them. I'm even in the first one- i'm the relatively Zdeno Chara sized individual. Note to self: must remember to get alexander an appropriately sized Red Wings jersey, since he's outgrown his old one.

Otherwise, a pretty decent day. Alexander's having a blast with the new swing in the front yard- he spent much of the morning running in and out of the house as he got cold from being out in the wind and warmed up inside. Will try to get pictures of him there posted soon.

As we get closer to playoff time, i'm considering reprising a column i've done the past few years in the Hockey public folder at Microsoft- In Memoriam pieces written for each team as they're eliminated from the pursuit of the Stanley Cup.

hockeypuck_74— you're more than welcome to repost these there to keep the tradition alive if i don't make it back in time to do it myself. Right now, i'm thinking the conference finals are going to be the Detroit Red Wings against the Vancouver Canucks in the West, and the Ottawa Senators against the Philadelphia Flyers in the East. Detroit over Ottawa in six for the Cup.