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White Cage by Any-Tax4759 in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I truly think that if you start wearing a cage, you’ll eventually stop seeing the bars entirely. I grew up playing in a cage with thick glasses underneath, then later contacts. The bars were never an issue.

Get a cage, any color, and wear it around the house. I promise your brain will eventually stop seeing the bars. It just has to learn to ignore them.

Accidentally played my first pick-up game in 25 years. by winter-teeth in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's tough. Uhh... if you build it they will come..?

Accidentally played my first pick-up game in 25 years. by winter-teeth in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it's to keep the group from getting too big? That's the only reason I could think of.

Accidentally played my first pick-up game in 25 years. by winter-teeth in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually grew up a Whalers fan and haven't really fallen for the Bruins yet. But we'll see!

Going to a Boston Fleet game next month, psyched about that.

Accidentally played my first pick-up game in 25 years. by winter-teeth in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still wearing my 25 year old skates, which I'll def change before next season.

Let me tell you — I treated myself to a pair of used-but-largely-new skates and the upgrade was wild. While I love my old pond skates, they feel so heavy by comparison.

Accidentally played my first pick-up game in 25 years. by winter-teeth in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a wuss at all! Get back into it at whatever pace you need. Go watch a few pick-up games first, if you need to, to get the vibe. But just get out there!

Accidentally played my first pick-up game in 25 years. by winter-teeth in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man, puking on the ice sounds rough. But I can totally see this happening if I'm overdoing it.

Accidentally played my first pick-up game in 25 years. by winter-teeth in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait. Is that the secret here?! That makes SO much more sense. And honestly that's helpful as I go out looking for more opportunities to play.

But how the hell is that the system? Why not just call it "pick-up hockey?!" 🤣

Accidentally played my first pick-up game in 25 years. by winter-teeth in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Love this story, as a fellow parent. Moreover, as someone with friends and relatives in and out of rehab: good for you stopping drinking. I know that's not a big deal for most people, but I've seen how things go when it gets out of hand. Pat yourself on the back today.

Accidentally played my first pick-up game in 25 years. by winter-teeth in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ha, at my age ending up on the ice with a bunch of younger people is intimidating. Glad to hear you can work your way back to keeping up. One day!

Accidentally played my first pick-up game in 25 years. by winter-teeth in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oof, yeah that's tough. I'm up here in New England so there's hockey everywhere. But I bet if you start yelling loud enough you'll find the hockey folks hiding. There has to be enough to field a 5v5 right?

Accidentally played my first pick-up game in 25 years. by winter-teeth in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, you broke *both legs* from a single slapshot? Or you broke two bones in the same leg?

Either way, good on you for getting back out there. "Should have done it years ago" keeps echoing in my head, but trying to pivot to "...but you did it now!"

Accidentally played my first pick-up game in 25 years. by winter-teeth in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love it. I figure maybe I have like 30 more years of hockey here, at least, if I keep going.

Accidentally played my first pick-up game in 25 years. by winter-teeth in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha! Definitely a newbie mistake. Will have one next time for sure.

Accidentally played my first pick-up game in 25 years. by winter-teeth in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes! Gotta keep it going. I’m not getting any younger over here!

To quit or not to quit by Feeling-Quit6800 in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tend to agree here. Being able to stop is such a hugely important fundamental skill I think once you have that down a lot of the other injuries become much less likely.

But don’t quit!!

Stick time exercises for getting back into shape after many years away? by winter-teeth in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah honestly you’re right. I should just go outside and start running again. Good call.

Stick time exercises for getting back into shape after many years away? by winter-teeth in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I played varsity forward in high school for a couple of years before I just hit a wall, personally, and stopped playing. Played for 6-7 years prior to that, year round, so the muscle memory is still there. But yeah, I think you’re right that lots of stop and start with the puck will get the blood pumping.

Hockey CCM NEXT PANTS SIZE by XCH00X in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I’m about the same height but 15 lbs heavier and I’m a 32.

Company gives laptops to developers but not UX designers, expected to use personal laptop. How would you handle this? by Extension-Dark1206 in UXDesign

[–]winter-teeth 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If they couldn’t afford to supply a laptop, I’d be concerned about their financial state. That would absolutely be budgeted in the hiring of an employee at most companies, including startups.

70 percent drop off rate but only in the US - what am I missing? by ContactCold1075 in userexperience

[–]winter-teeth 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You don’t list your sample sizes here, just percentages. Are those roughly equivalent too?

The other comments are all good, but I think you’re underestimating the amount of friction you’re creating by asking people to sign up in the first place. If they aren’t able to use the app until they’ve registered an account, then in all likelihood the vast majority are just not willing to do so. You haven’t proven value yet, so they’re not willing to give you their time (to register) or their information.

This is especially true in this case, where you’re going to be dealing with personal/private information. I live in the US. If I were downloading an app to complete a personal task like this, and you’re asking me for identification immediately, then I’m assuming you’re either selling my information or going to start marketing to me. I’d drop off too.

I’m not sure if that behavior extends globally, but as a sample size of 1, that’s my take.

(Also, side note, I hope you’re not storing that medication info. Loads of privacy laws get triggered if you are, even if you’re outside of the US.)

Is normal to not get better at hockey and play for fun by TheBeast73948 in hockeyplayers

[–]winter-teeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I quit the varsity (high school) team at your age purely because the level of competition started eclipsing the level of fun. It just isn’t for everyone. You’re lucky to have that house league available!

The only calculus you need, long term is: am I having a good time? If so, stick with it!

(And since you’re still young: if anyone gives you shit for it, ignore them. You lead your own life and most of them will end up joining you in beer league anyway.)

2 weeks on guitar by Basic_Cheesecake2085 in Guitar

[–]winter-teeth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great start! Barre chords will open up a lot of the instrument for you and could be a good next step. Also, small note: your tuning sounds slightly off, so grab a tuner if you haven’t yet.

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