Lucky Pucker

Right? I wondered the same thing - thank you for asking, @estogoalie! Now we just sit back, and wait for all the answers to roll in. Because, like... y'know, everybody besides us knows what these are... right? RIGHT?

Just an update on my own personal situation (because I'm special and important... and I started this thread, so like... there's that.) Physio yesterday was super pleased with everything, the knee is strong, mobile and almost pain-free, so I am clear to do on-ice work in full gear with a physio (yes - at the same place as my phyiso, they have a 3-on-3 ice surface for training, lessons etc.). Tried on all my gear on the carpet last night to make sure I remembered order and everything (not even kidding; I'd only done this goalie dressing thing ~20 times before getting injured. Better to make a mistake in my basement than in the room). I'm on at 12:20 today... what the fuck am I supposed to do until then?!?!? The child-like excitement about playing goalie is back with a vengeance! My wife even said that I have been noticeably happier over the last week, as this day approached! Now if I can get back into it, and go injury free for a good stretch, I'll be allowed to buy new gear!

As an expert on low-quality goalerizing myself (like, to the point that nobody takes any pictures of me) it looks like you're holding your stick in the wrong hand; Fix that, and you should see some improvement.

Agreed. Makes me think of some other favourite Ales from the UK. We used to be able to get Double Diamond here, but North American distribution fell through circa 2005 or so(?) I also really enjoyed Tartan Special, but can't get it here anymore either. Bass is always a solid choice, and Fuller's ESB is an essential classic pint. London Pride, Abbot Ale, Spitfire Ale, Bombardier Ale all good choices available here too. Well now I've gone and done it; sitting here at 7:40 am, and craving a pint of ale! LOL!

Oh, 1998, so not that long ago, just about... (does math, runs out of fingers, starts again...) TWENTY YEARS!?!?!

Some of that stuff - despite its age - looks to be in pristine condition though! Great pics, great stuff - thanks for posting this!

Blimey! Now that is a classic pint, Bunny!

Write about what you know (which also explains the dearth of helpful goalie related posts from me...)

Wicked good physio today! Should be cleah to play Septembah! Got my daughtah, came home, pahked the cah, got a beeah and went to the pahluh. Wicked good! You’d have to be a tahd to not like this. Like, nevah went to Havahd .

Great thread here to bump or revive, if any new (or old... uh, I mean "less-new") members want to share anything in the way of introductions!

WOW! It looks so pristine... for me, it would go on white the first time, but I’d probably sweat that bastard yellow in 10 mins flat - lol! Congrats @BadAngle41: you must be thrilled!

First point: You are correct; cheerfully withdrawn. Second point: old man injury...? Maybe - but I can't remember.

Dude - you didn't just cat-GIF, did you? What a commoner thing to do - I mean, don't we get enough of that cat crap all over the internet from millennials? This is behaviour unbecoming of an elitist. I think I'm gonna have to go back and UN-like a few of your past posts...

Nice! Fingers crossed for that clearance, @bunnyman666 !

Deviled Tropical Urban pheasant? Yes, you should have posted that! I mean, I started this thread, and with all the power that comes with that (read: no actual power) I say yes to BBQ pics in the beer thread! Maybe you'll be enjoying a beer 'round about 2:00pm EST today...(?) Big match for the lads!

So I’m having a mediocre beer (IPA beer by Woodhouse brewery) but I just wanted to make some of you jealous with some hot, hot BBQ porn! Cedar plank salmon. Happy Canada day!! ??

Well, can’t goaler right now (probably never could) BUT saw my new physio again today, and she is UNBELIEVABLE!!! She’ll have me back on the ice by late August! In the meantime, I’m doing the exercises, saying the prayers, and taking the vitamins- and supporting small business, so here is my beer: Starring Zythos, by Beyond the Pale brewing company. (If you’re ever in Ottawa, first ask yourself “WTF am I doing here?!?!l” but then check out Beyond the Pale)

Sorry coops; only a Dad can call another Dad a “bad Dad”. Are you looking to forfeit your “DINK” status...? Lol!

Early Father’s Day present! Apparently my wife asked my kids what to get Daddy, and they both said “beer!” I’m so proud of them.

My action shot - from physiotherapist’s arena. Er... office.

It's nice that we can joke about our chosen sport and related injuries, but on the opening day of the World Cup, let's not forget about those poor footballers. I mean, judging from their reactions at least, they step on landmines and get shot by snipers every game. Wouldn't mind getting my hands on some of that magic spray though; a shot of that, and it's almost like these guys were never even hurt in the first place!

I'm a fan of this thread... plus, I'm not playing right now because I'm injured, I have no money to spend on new gear (and my stuff is only about 2 months old anyway), and I don't have a wealth of knowledge or experience to share while convalescing, so imma gonna BUMP!

Gaping hole, like you’re getting beat there? Or you’re looking at the pics and thinking there’s a (very small) gap? might simply being a case of one being one’s own worst critic. ?

Great news, Jeff! I hear ya on "...some of the butterfly movements..." I thought I had been feeling pretty good lately, so I also threw the pads down on the basement carpet to see. I tried to mimic a push, and definitely felt it.

Anybody here on the IR with good news stories or updates? My physio told me "optimistically" that things with my MCL were progressing well, I might be ready to play in another 5 weeks (!) I think I might just call it for the summer, and make sure I'm completely rested and ready come Fall.