And thus ends my hockey playing days

This is not really as sad as it appears. I strained my knee or perhaps tore a ligament last week in my knee. The fact is that it realy did not make a difference. I was treated in emergency for the pain and the diagnosis is end stage arthritis. It is utterly hopeless for my knee. I actually thought and hoped I would have a few more years of ice hockey in me. Indeed, I might ut the pain and seeing myself continue to lose a step on the ice is simply not worth it. The fact is (was) I have been a candidate for a new knee.

The decision to stop playing came very easily. In fact, even accepting the fact I need a new knee came very easily. I am looking forward to living without pain when I walk and less swelling. So, my new goal is finding the best new knee. The technology is fascinating and improving every year. My goal is hold off the operation until I can assess what is the est course of treatment. Apparently, I can golf or owl after knee surgery without any problem. Ice skating may be possible.

I think I will hang on to this name for a while.