Day 113: Up an at’m fallout boy… Heather got up and fed the boy, I packed the car and got Lawson his black base-layer for hockey, they want them to show up at least partly dressed if possible. The monster in law got home from work as we were heading out the door. Best case in Social distancing is how I like to keep things there.   We didn’t get much in the way of traffic but I fought with the GPS all the way through Toronto, frankly I knew a better way and where to go and what lane to be in… not sure who programs those things but they should be subjected to punishment in the means of a road trip using nothing but the GPS for direction that goes through every major city in North America. Anyway, we had lots of extra time so we went to the conservation area right by the training centre to get in a little warmup hike and play some ball (Lawson likes the Bat). We went back to the rink after Lawson did his stretching exercises. Got out the camera gear. Got out the Hockey Gear… and head to the dressing room. The boy geared up for battle. I had him stretch one more time. We wait at the door to the ice. Got the cameras set up. The door opened… release the hounds! Normally this was intended to be a warmup for a tournament but since the tournament was canceled there was no urgent need for direction, I figured we would just dump him out there and see what they did with him. A crappy coach would just start with the basic for his age level and wouldn’t get a lot accomplished. To my surprise they moved along at a good clip and Lawson did everything they asked him to do. By the end of the session the coach was working with him at an appropriate level. The shots may have been a bit week, definitely not what I would be expecting for a warmup but I didn’t tell them I wanted a warmup, so maybe we will try that next time. So after the session Heather bought him a t-shirt and hat… she really had to, it was Lawson Goaltending… lol, yes run by Tom Lawson. Back on the road and heading north. 12 hours in Niagara is more than enough lol… Honestly sorry to all the friends we missed this trip… COVID-19 you know, don’t want to take all your nastyass germs back to the north with us, no offence intended. We hit Timmies, the bank machine was down so they just gave us free coffee. Gotta appreciate that. NorthBay had to stop for the weak bladdered members of the family to pee out NorthBay drinks… off to New Liskeard to pee and get more coffee, it’s a viscous circle. They pray on the weak bladdered road warriors. Off to Matheson, nice weather. How come every time I get back in town it’s raining or snowing or just some shitty stuff in between. Heather drove from North Bay home. I was pretty much burnt out, bed a Heather’s mom’s is like sleeping on a concrete patio, pillows are akin to sand bags. Nibbles for dinner, meat cheese, veggies, some pickled things. Good to sleep in our own bed. Other people take Vacations to Niagara Falls... lol. Hockey photos to follow.

Concentration at practice... 200% - 

Good to see him on the ice again... he really enjoyed the session.

Lawson Goaltending