My weekend - first the hockey part, then the on topic part

Saturday saw DS off to Berlin NH with the HS team; they left at noon and
returned at 11:30 PM, ahead of the snow. DS's JV team lost, the varsity won.
DD had a game in Boxboro MA- an hour ride and while it has great food, the
ice is awful there. It is primarily a figure skating rink that makes money
as "home ice" to the several of the smaller hockey leagues in the area. Good
game for her and they won for a change.


Well, Sunday started with a dark and horrid ride to the rink at 6 AM. Since
it was snowing, we left with plenty of time and arrived in time to watch the
game before hers.

Her first game of the day is with a team known for it's lack of
sportsmanship. DD and Jack were given permission to "make board sandwiches
as needed". (Generally skating some one into the boards is discouraged in
rec level play, but that team does it anyway. DD and Jack are the only two
on her team with the size and skill level to do it. (Jack is a nine year old
giant). It was a 3-1 game, going to the bad guys. But since they usually
beat teams 11+ to zip, it felt like a victory.

After that she had practice, a "light work out and game play". Then a bunch
of us headed out for a quick "brunch" before hitting the snowy roads to
Marlboro MA. Roads were much better by then.

That was a very exciting game - final score 1-1 after leading most of the
game 1-0. DD scored for her team early in the second period and couldn't
figure out why the whistle blew until her team started hugging her. The
tying goal was a Keystone Cops goal. Our goal flopped on the puck, the puck
went skittering away. One of the other team fell on the goal and they
tangled up. Three of our team attempted to get control while defense guarded
the crease. It might have worked, but the other coach pulled the goalie and
put a sixth skater on. Who promptly lost control, took out all front line in
a spectacular feet first skid and the puck rolled in on edge.


NOW - the on topic part.

I've been trying to work on a chart for DD, honoring her love of the game.
Got her, in gear, stick in hand, looks good, discarded the helmet or crown
in favor of hair. Might even make a braid to show over the shoulder.
But there is where I am stuck. Rink "diagram" as background is just kind of
blah. I toyed with adding her number from her various teams over the years.
Yuck.

BUT - the hockey shop in Marlboro had some great shirts in the window. My
hands down favorite was "TWO HANDS ON THAT STICK" and then the light bulb
went off.

Around the edge, I'm going to put all the hockey phrases I can think of,
starting with "she shot's, she scores", "two hands on that stick", "stick on
the ice" and what ever else I can come up with; I can see it in my head just
enough to know it be exactly right.


Cheryl

Good for you! Sounds great and I can't wait to see a picture when
it's done.

I like to take pictures and have been trying for years to get a great
shot of A doing the fly. Unfortuatnely, it's hard, because if she's
really doing it right, you don't see her face. . . I have some really
good ones of Sam playing baseball, but water sports are a lot harder.
Thank goodness for digital - I can delete all those shots of water
only!

Linda

On 1/12/09 9:21 AM, in article
, "lewmew"
wrote:

Good for you! Sounds great and I can't wait to see a picture when
it's done.

I like to take pictures and have been trying for years to get a great
shot of A doing the fly. Unfortuatnely, it's hard, because if she's
really doing it right, you don't see her face. . . I have some really
good ones of Sam playing baseball, but water sports are a lot harder.
Thank goodness for digital - I can delete all those shots of water
only!

Linda


Thanks Linda, I'll ask DH for the site he used to learn to take "sports
shots"

The DH used to take a lot of shots at the games. Since next weekend is "The
Deep Freeze" (a rec level tournament), I bring the camera and take some
picture myself.


I still have to find the right fabric to start this piece after I finish the
charting. Part of my wonders if I should be looking outside of straight
cross stitch and do some cross stitch, some surface work and maybe some
appliqué. The hockey pants scream to be done in nice shiny rayon. The
sweater (aka jersey) almost wants to be appliquéd in after I embellish it.
The lettering should be basic backstitch. The face is still a sticking
point - I want it to be recognizable as DD, but not slavishly so - not a
caricature, but enough to say "Hey -that's you" when a friend sees it.


Cheryl

Thanks Linda, I'll ask DH for the site he used to learn to take "sports
shots"

Thanks - I'll look it over if you can find it. I actually do a pretty
good job with sports shots and am one of the "official" photographers
for our team. it's just swimming is tough. I have some great
breaststroke and back shots, diving, even a couple of free - but not
the "perfect" fly shot where it's identifably dd. I have one or two
of some of the other kids though lol! We do have a few taht are
pretty good, but you know how it is - you have something in mind and
then it's impossible to reproduce.

As to your dd, see if you can find one of those Zwinky type sites that
lets you build your own avatar/icon - maybe that will work?

Linda

On 1/12/09 12:08 PM, in article ,
"lucretia borgia" wrote:

On Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:04:59 -0500, Cheryl Isaak
opined:

Saturday saw DS off to Berlin NH with the HS team; they left at noon and
returned at 11:30 PM, ahead of the snow. DS's JV team lost, the varsity won.
DD had a game in Boxboro MA- an hour ride and while it has great food, the
ice is awful there. It is primarily a figure skating rink that makes money
as "home ice" to the several of the smaller hockey leagues in the area. Good
game for her and they won for a change.


Well, Sunday started with a dark and horrid ride to the rink at 6 AM. Since
it was snowing, we left with plenty of time and arrived in time to watch the
game before hers.

Her first game of the day is with a team known for it's lack of
sportsmanship. DD and Jack were given permission to "make board sandwiches
as needed". (Generally skating some one into the boards is discouraged in
rec level play, but that team does it anyway. DD and Jack are the only two
on her team with the size and skill level to do it. (Jack is a nine year old
giant). It was a 3-1 game, going to the bad guys. But since they usually
beat teams 11+ to zip, it felt like a victory.

After that she had practice, a "light work out and game play". Then a bunch
of us headed out for a quick "brunch" before hitting the snowy roads to
Marlboro MA. Roads were much better by then.

That was a very exciting game - final score 1-1 after leading most of the
game 1-0. DD scored for her team early in the second period and couldn't
figure out why the whistle blew until her team started hugging her. The
tying goal was a Keystone Cops goal. Our goal flopped on the puck, the puck
went skittering away. One of the other team fell on the goal and they
tangled up. Three of our team attempted to get control while defense guarded
the crease. It might have worked, but the other coach pulled the goalie and
put a sixth skater on. Who promptly lost control, took out all front line in
a spectacular feet first skid and the puck rolled in on edge.


NOW - the on topic part.

I've been trying to work on a chart for DD, honoring her love of the game.
Got her, in gear, stick in hand, looks good, discarded the helmet or crown
in favor of hair. Might even make a braid to show over the shoulder.
But there is where I am stuck. Rink "diagram" as background is just kind of
blah. I toyed with adding her number from her various teams over the years.
Yuck.

BUT - the hockey shop in Marlboro had some great shirts in the window. My
hands down favorite was "TWO HANDS ON THAT STICK" and then the light bulb
went off.

Around the edge, I'm going to put all the hockey phrases I can think of,
starting with "she shot's, she scores", "two hands on that stick", "stick on
the ice" and what ever else I can come up with; I can see it in my head just
enough to know it be exactly right.


Cheryl

Well if you made it 'she shoots' that would be nice RDH
Can you tell I'm distracted? Tell you about it of line

Cheryl Isaak wrotesnip)

Merciful Heavens, Cheryl, where do you get the strength???????

Olwyn Mary in New Orleans.

On 1/12/09 1:48 PM, in article , "Olwyn
Mary" wrote:

Cheryl Isaak wrotesnip)

Merciful Heavens, Cheryl, where do you get the strength???????

Olwyn Mary in New Orleans.

There's a reason I like Mondays. I can usually stay in my jammies until
noon.



C

Cheryl Isaak wrote:

NOW - the on topic part.

I've been trying to work on a chart for DD, honoring her love of the game.
Got her, in gear, stick in hand, looks good, discarded the helmet or crown
in favor of hair. Might even make a braid to show over the shoulder.
But there is where I am stuck. Rink "diagram" as background is just kind of
blah. I toyed with adding her number from her various teams over the years.
Yuck.

BUT - the hockey shop in Marlboro had some great shirts in the window. My
hands down favorite was "TWO HANDS ON THAT STICK" and then the light bulb
went off.

Around the edge, I'm going to put all the hockey phrases I can think of,
starting with "she shot's, she scores", "two hands on that stick", "stick on
the ice" and what ever else I can come up with; I can see it in my head just
enough to know it be exactly right.


My favorite t-shirt says:
Life is Simple - Eat - Sleep - Play Hockey

The dots on the "i"s are hockey pucks.

Keep your stick on the ice.

Nyssa, who is looking forward to the Habs-Bruins
game tonight and will be "watching" it on radio
At River's End
http://nyssa.cnc.net

On 1/13/09 5:05 PM, in article , "ellice"
wrote:

On 1/12/09 9:48 AM, "Cheryl Isaak" wrote:

On 1/12/09 9:21 AM, in article
, "lewmew"
wrote:

Good for you! Sounds great and I can't wait to see a picture when
it's done.

I like to take pictures and have been trying for years to get a great
shot of A doing the fly. Unfortuatnely, it's hard, because if she's
really doing it right, you don't see her face. . . I have some really
good ones of Sam playing baseball, but water sports are a lot harder.
Thank goodness for digital - I can delete all those shots of water
only!

Linda


Thanks Linda, I'll ask DH for the site he used to learn to take "sports
shots"

The DH used to take a lot of shots at the games. Since next weekend is "The
Deep Freeze" (a rec level tournament), I bring the camera and take some
picture myself.


I still have to find the right fabric to start this piece after I finish the
charting. Part of my wonders if I should be looking outside of straight
cross stitch and do some cross stitch, some surface work and maybe some
appliqué. The hockey pants scream to be done in nice shiny rayon. The
sweater (aka jersey) almost wants to be appliquéd in after I embellish it.
The lettering should be basic backstitch. The face is still a sticking
point - I want it to be recognizable as DD, but not slavishly so - not a
caricature, but enough to say "Hey -that's you" when a friend sees it.


Cheryl

Don't do it in rayon. Get some nice opalescent linen from Picture this Plus
- it's actually nice to stitch on. I got a great icey blue for doing the
Goalke Santa. Seriously, I'd look at what they carry.

Ellice


The rayon is for the floss for the pants not the ground fabric. And I've
seen two colors from Picture This Plus that I like and I found a piece of
ice grey (no color attached, but it looks like the color dirty ice, but
nicer) aida that might be prefect.

Once I make a few final decisions, I'll do a floss and fabric toss as I am
really leaning toward the jersey as appliqué and then choose the fabric.


C

On 1/13/09 2:23 PM, "Nyssa" wrote:

Cheryl Isaak wrote:

NOW - the on topic part.

I've been trying to work on a chart for DD, honoring her love of the game.
Got her, in gear, stick in hand, looks good, discarded the helmet or crown
in favor of hair. Might even make a braid to show over the shoulder.
But there is where I am stuck. Rink "diagram" as background is just kind of
blah. I toyed with adding her number from her various teams over the years.
Yuck.

BUT - the hockey shop in Marlboro had some great shirts in the window. My
hands down favorite was "TWO HANDS ON THAT STICK" and then the light bulb
went off.

Around the edge, I'm going to put all the hockey phrases I can think of,
starting with "she shot's, she scores", "two hands on that stick", "stick on
the ice" and what ever else I can come up with; I can see it in my head just
enough to know it be exactly right.


My favorite t-shirt says:
Life is Simple - Eat - Sleep - Play Hockey

The dots on the "i"s are hockey pucks.

Keep your stick on the ice.

Nyssa, who is looking forward to the Habs-Bruins
game tonight and will be "watching" it on radio
At River's End
http://nyssa.cnc.net

Years ago when my friend Perri & I wrote a hockey column for a webzine, we
used "Chix with Stix" - of course, you have to be careful with that. Mostly
you see a lot of "she shoots, she scores" . I'll have to think about this -
there's also something about keeping your blades down, eye's up. DH likely
has a ton of sayings,

Ellice