Another Thank You

After recently taking part in an interesting blog building webinar, I wanted to take a moment and thank everyone who visits this site and leaves their comments. My blog has become a comforting environment for others to share either their tkr, hockey, and/or writing experiences. It is really nice to see.
This blog couldn’t succeed without [...]

Some NHL Signings July 30, 2009

Taken from my Twitter updates…(THANK YOU!)
Vancouver Canucks re-sign Kyle Wellwood to one-year, US $1.2-million deal
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed defenseman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen to a one-year contract.

Curbs & A TKR

As I was walking outdoors earlier today, my journey included walking up a steep incline and conquering a couple of curbs. (I make it sound like mountain climbing.) The curbs are still exercise for me, 17 months post tkr. So, it got me thinking about sharing this info with others. Then….
This post has been difficult [...]

Looks like the Phoenix Coyotes stay in Phoenix…

Here is the article from NHL.com and Twitter feeds:
CHICAGO (AP) – The NHL Board of Governors approved a bid Wednesday by Jerry Reinsdorf to assume ownership of the financially troubled Phoenix Coyotes, and unanimously rejected an application by Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie to buy the team.
The group headed by Reinsdorf, the owner of the Chicago [...]

Back Pain & An Exercise Bike

Have you ever used an upright exercise bicycle for awhile and had your back hurt? If you are like me, you have. An exercise bike is a favored piece of equipment to use during the tkr recuperation process. One of my readers expressed concerns about what to do about their back pain from an upright.
Immediately [...]

Instability of Open Office

While using Open Office for quite some time, I have noticed it can be temperamental and rather unstable.
For instance, I will be typing and suddenly my keyboard will lock up. I don’t know if this is a result of Open Office or not. Or, my cursor will switch to one place on another part [...]

NHL Hockey News as of July 26, 2009

The following are unrestricted Free Agent Left Wingers, as of July 26, 2009 (in no particular order):
Kyle Calder (LA)
Andy Hilbert (NYI)
Dean McCammond (NYI)
Boyd Devereaux (TOR)
Brad May (TOR)
Rob Neidermayer (ANA)
Taylor Pyatt (VAN)
Alex Tanguay (MTL)
Scottie Upshall (PHX)
Ryan Bayda (CAR)
Matt Pettinger (TPA)
Mark Bell (NYR)
Brandon Shanahan (NJ)
Dan Fritsche (MIN)
Andrew Peters (BUF)
Other news:
Matt Smaby has re-signed a two year [...]

New Logo for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Apparently, according to news from my Twitter updates…there is a movement to change the Toronto Maple Leafs logo. There was an article on Yahoo! Sports about this subject (link below). Seems some kid who is primo on YouTube thinks it should be changed to the alternate jersey.
The alternate jersey is nice, but [...]

Sergei Federov Files Lawsuit Claiming $43M Theft

Here is something I found on a Twitter update, an article on Yahoo! Sports.
I hate when stuff like this happens. Someone entrusts another with their financial affairs, hires them as their money manager and gets taken to the ringer.
If guilty, I hope they castrate the guy without painkillers (Joseph Zada according to the story). No [...]

Technology Woes

Does anyone else get a headache from reading:
UR instead of your
U instead of you
B instead of be
2 instead of to
or any of the other text messaging stuff?
I do. Call me old fashioned, I don’t care. Does modern technology mean the end of spelling?
I recently received a message from someone (not responding to my blog here..:) [...]

Recent NHL Signings as of 07/22/09

I have received the following information from my Twitter NHL accounts regarding recent NHL signings: (Twitter’s cool..:) )
Martin Biron (goalie) has signed a one year deal with the New York Islanders.
Travis Zajac (center) has signed a multi-year deal with the New Jersey Devils.
Denis Grebeshkov has signed a one year deal with Edmonton Oilers.
Tampa Bay Lightning [...]

Carrying Things Upstairs & A TKR

I just wrote a post mentioning how I wished there was a way to make climbing stairs easier after a tkr. Well, there is. Every little bit helps, so here goes. It involves carrying items upstairs.
Upon entering the house, I place all bags onto the stair’s base level (floor). I then walk up to the [...]

Alternate Exercises & A TKR

It’s been 17 months since my tkr and I “discovered” something that helps my bend. As I’ve mentioned before, I love walking. And, I know that riding an upright bike is great for increasing my bionic knee’s flexibility.
A couple of weeks ago I rode my exercise bike (actually, I hung on to the handlebars and [...]

Walking On Gravel & A TKR

Gravel has always presented me with problems ever since I started wearing a shoe lift 33 years ago. Those of you with even length legs might not understand that statement. My footing could easily be taken off guard by the inconsistencies found in gravel. There is no solid foundation upon which to walk. That’s [...]

2010 Winter Classic

As I am transitioning over to an all hockey blog, I will publish posts on both blogs. Here is the latest hockey news:
It was announced today that the 2010 Winter Classic will be played at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. The Boston Bruins will be playing the Philadelphia Flyers. Date: January 1.
Fenway Park is the [...]

Tallon Out as Chicago Blackhawks GM

This is one of those WOW kind of articles that I wanted to pass along. After taking the Blackhawks to the playoffs and putting so much into the team, this move is unbelievable to me. Tallon deserves better..
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks abruptly ousted general manager Dale Tallon on Tuesday, less than two months [...]

Detroit Red Wings 2009-2010 Info

Here’s some hockey news I found on the Red Wings site. There’s only one thing wrong…New Year Eve is January 31. I read that the tradition of NYE at the Joe is returning this year when the Wings play the Colorado Avalanche. I’m all excited! Then… In the sentence prior, the article states the Wings [...]

Physical Activity & A TKR

There will be times when it feels like there is nothing you can do to help your tkr recuperation process. I know, I’ve been there. We’ve all been there. Even when it seems fruitless, you need to exercise. You need to get up and move about. Pain or no pain, move. (And, you will be [...]

Healthy Eating Blog

Hi everyone. I wanted to quickly let you know that I have another blog about healthy eating and living. It’s found on Blogspot. Title: My Unique Cookery. Here’s the link. I’d appreciate it if you’d check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks!
http://myuniquecookery.blogspot.com/

Jane Fonda’s knee replacement

I just read an article about Jane Fonda’s knee replacement and her blog about it. It was interesting. She mentioned during stairs a week after surgery. (I don’t know what type of knee replacement surgery she had..total, partial, etc.) Anyways..Impressive…Kudos!
I was doing stairs a week after my tkr, also. Only…it was with crutches and if [...]

Knee Exercises & TKR

While searching the web, I found an informative site belonging to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) that I wanted to share. The following link contains a page full of helpful exercises for those recuperating from a tkr. It doesn’t seem that long ago. Ahh…memories…
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00301

Today is the Official Joe Sakic Retirement Day…

Bummer…after playing for 20 years, Joe Sakic officially announced his retirement from the sport of hockey. I much as I loathe the Colorado Avalanche (;) ), he was a treasure to watch play. I will miss him.
Here is the news article from the Hockey News:
Avalanche captain Joe Sakic retires from hockey after 20 NHL season

Canadien [...]

How Negativity Affects A TKR

Recently, I have received comments and emails regarding how frightening my blog is. I have written about this before, but believe something else needs to be said.
MINDSET: Your mindset going into a tkr is what determines how well you will recuperate and how hard you will work. The pain of recuperation is intense. And…that’s a [...]

Leg Crossing & A TKR

Something interesting happened the other day that I wanted to share since I’m sure other tkr patients are going through the same thing. Here goes:
For months after my tkr, I could not lift my bionic leg and cross it over my other leg. First, my muscles were not strong enough to lift my leg. Developing [...]

More NHL Free Agent Signings

From my Twitter account, and the involved teams Twitter accounts, come the following signing updates as of 2:45pm PST 7/6/09:
Vancouver Canucks sign free-agent goaltender Andrew Raycroft
Vancouver Canucks re-sign defenceman Shane O’Brien.
Detroit Red Wings re-sign restricted free agent Ville Leino to a two-year deal
Chicago Blackhawks re-sign RFAs Ben Eager, Troy Brouwer, Colin Fraser, Corey Crawford [...]

Post July 4th…

Wanted to send a short message and hope everyone is well and recuperating after a festive July 4th. The 4th is my favorite holiday since it stands for patriotism, independence, freedom, and love of country. Symbols of fireworks and marches can’t be beat..in my opinion.
MUSIC…Thanksgiving celebrations bring out the tradition of Alice’s Restaurant by [...]

Free Agent Frenzy Signings

Here are the signings that occurred on, or around, July 1, 2009. If the signing info as far as salary goes is available, it’s listed. The listings are in no particular order.
Marian Hossa, 12 years, $5.23 million/year signed with Chicago Blackhawks. Apparently, the Blackhawks are looking for a nickname to give Hossa. [...]

NHL Releases Free Agent List

NHL Releases Free Agent List (as of beginning of Free Agent Frenzy Day)…
NHL.com
Jul 1, 2009, 11:57 AM EDT
PRESS RELEASE
NEW YORK (July 1, 2009) — The National Hockey League today released the names of the players, who, effective today, became free agents.
Some players whose names appear on this list may recently have [...]