Going to the Dogs

[RichardGraham]

Hey Folks,

Here's an interesting article that juxtaposes an inline hockey rink with a dog park!

http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080110/APC0101/801100544/1003/APC01

[showtime89]

I wonder what kind of grip Sport Court provides in 10 degree weather?

[DannyG]

As the owner of a rink that goes through 50-degree temperature changes in a 24 hour priod, grip ain't affected.

the floor does, however, shrink in the cold (...as much as an inch per 75 feet. makes gaps by boards, although they are mostly neglible in size.

I also scoff at that Neenah, WI, park official's comment regarding "80 degrees" being hot...we don't even turn on the air conditioning until it hits 80 around here...

[RichardGraham]

50°F - New Yorkers try to turn on the heat. Canadians plant gardens.

40°F - Californians shiver uncontrollably. Canadians sunbathe.

35°F - Italian cars won't start. Canadians drive with the windows down.

32°F - Distilled water freezes. Canadian water gets thicker.

20°F - Floridians wear coats, gloves & wool hats. Canadians throw on a t-shirt.

15°F - Californians begin to evacuate the state. Canadians go swimming.

0°F - New York landlords finally turn up the heat. Canadians have the last cook-out before it gets cold.

-10°F - People in Miami cease to exist. Canadians lick flag poles to see if their tongue will stick.

-20°F - Californians fly away to Mexico. Canadians throw on a light jacket.

-40°F - Hollywood disintegrates. Canadians rent some videos.

-60°F - Mt. St. Helens freezes. Canadian Girl Guides begin selling cookies door to door.

-80°F - Polar bears begin to evacuate Antarctica. Canadian Boy Scouts postpone "Winter Survival" classes until it gets cold enough.

-100°F - Santa Claus abandons the North Pole. Canadians pull down their ear flaps.

-173°F - Ethyl alcohol freezes. Canadians get frustrated when they can't thaw the keg.

-297°F - Microbial life survives on dairy products. Canadian cows complain of farmers with cold hands.

-460°F - ALL atomic motion stops. Canadians start saying "Cold 'nuff for ya?"

-500°F - Hell freezes over. The Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup.

[Wingman]

-500°F - Hell freezes over. The Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup.LOL!

now that's funny

[RichardGraham]

Hi Wingman,

Not if you're a fan of both the Toronto Maple Leafs AND the L.A. Kings. With their combined 80 years of futility, I really feel like a Chicago Cubs fan.

[Jon Niola]

Hi Wingman,

Not if you're a fan of both the Toronto Maple Leafs AND the L.A. Kings. With their combined 80 years of futility, I really feel like a Chicago Cubs fan.

Heh with the way the King's are playing this year you might have a ways to go still too lol.

[RichardGraham]

Hi Jon,

Yep, the Kings have the worst record in the league. I do like our nucleus of younger players, however, and still hold out hope... for next year... like I usually do. lol. :mad:

[stksave27]

Richard,

That list was almost funny enought to see in print, maybe with a glossy cover...

Oh wait wrong thread.

With that much creativity, how come you arent producing a Dave Alverez video?

[RichardGraham]

Hi stksave27,

I've got plenty of creativity, but I didn't write that list. Some other hilariously clever person did that. ;)

And I was considering doing a Dave Alvarez insult video, but the target's too easy. Ya know? :D