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Birthday: February 27 Rink Location small wonder

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    brianjay5g left a comment for David Tenn
    "Be prepared for those wonderful late night skates or fishing for leaves under the thin ice.  It could go either way..."
    Nov 23, 2013
    brianjay5g posted a photo
    January 2nd, 2013 -- ready for the first skate
    Backyard RinkMississauga, ON, CanadaJanuary 2nd, 2013-5degC outside
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    Jan 2, 2013
    brianjay5g left a comment for John Vlahos
    "Try using some shutoff valves on the garden hoses.  I leave the long/main hose outside after I finish draining it.  Shorter hoses are fed outside from the laundry sink.

    (see the pictures attached to my link)."
    Nov 28, 2012
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    Year 3 -- rink for three
    My 6 year old is getting big for this size of rink. But it'll do fine for my 4 y/o who is just learning to skate.
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    Nov 18, 2012
    Comments: 2
    • brianjay5g perhaps for Year #4 I'll need a more square rink, go right up to the garden, flood with more water, higher boards and come right up to the birch tree.
      Nov 22, 2012
    • brianjay5g It would be nice to have chicken wire all around it to keep leaves and branches from falling in.
      Nov 18, 2012
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    Johnathan's Blocked Shot
    This was his first year of tyke (picture taken in early 2012). Now heading into 2nd year (Oct.2012) he's itching for more ice time every shift. Now if we can get the skating speed up to his enthusiasm level, he'll be on cloud 9.
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    Oct 11, 2012
    brianjay5g left a comment for DAVID OUTZEN
    "yes, here in Southern Ontario, it's been "tropical" this season.  Our plants keep popping up in January which is atypical.  The temperature I've found needs to stay below -5degC continuously for things to stabilize.  When we have rain, +7degC and…"
    Feb 18, 2012
    brianjay5g posted a photo
    play with Leafs
    tykes playing a mini-game during the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni vs. LPHA coaches charity event.
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    Jan 28, 2012
    Comments: 1
    • brianjay5g well, he played a 10 minute tyke game during the Leafs Alumni vs. LPHA coaches charity game. Nice seeing all the little kids on the ice.
      Jan 28, 2012
    brianjay5g left a comment for DAVID OUTZEN
    "David, thanks for the rink advice.  Your cover is a great idea.  I thought about a cover only for catching the twigs and leaves from the tree above.  I was thinking of using last year's tarp for that purpose."
    Jan 7, 2012
    brianjay5g posted a video
    First skate on this season's rink.
    There are 3 outdoor flood lights dangling from the nylon cords. Enough ice area for 4 small kids or 2 large kids, I suppose.
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    Jan 6, 2012
    brianjay5g posted a photo
    easy way to leave your garden hose outside
    This is a suggested way to leave most of your garden hose outside. You fish a small section outside and don't need to yell to your spouse: "Turn on the water!"
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    Dec 29, 2011
    Comments: 1
    • brianjay5g The orange connectors in the above diagram are the gardena quick-connection adapters.  They're great for disconnecting the 50ft hose and draining it of water.
      Dec 29, 2011
    brianjay5g posted a photo
    Year 2 -- A new beginning
    White tarp (slightly less than 20x40). Rink dimensions are approximately 17x37)
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    Dec 28, 2011
    Comments: 1
    • brianjay5g Now I need a covered area, chiminea with a raging fire burning.  Hot chocolate, music, beer and a mix of other adults and kids will make it complete.
      Dec 28, 2011
    brianjay5g commented on Magnus Leslie's photo
    "wow, this is a huge ice surface.  Have fun!"
    Dec 21, 2011
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    Nov 11, 2011
    Comments: 1
    • brianjay5g Year 2: And now we watch the weather forecast...
      Nov 11, 2011
    brianjay5g posted a photo
    Year 1 -- One small rink for a man, One giant rink for my two sons.
    15x20
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    Jul 18, 2011
    Comments: 1
    • brianjay5g Year 2 will feature a rink approx. 40x25.  Trees are in the way, so the only way to make it larger is to provide a large birch tree as a defenceman.
      Jul 18, 2011
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      brianjay5g Jan 6, 2012
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    • DAVID OUTZEN February 18, 2012 at 8:49pm

      Hi Jay,

      According to "Accuweather.Com" it looks like you have some cold weather during the next 15-day period. Try protecting your ice foundation during the warm stretches until the colder temperatures return. Hopefully you'll get a chance to "lace em up" again this year! Trust me, I'm battling "Mother Nature" done here in the Denver area, trying to squeeze a few more weeks out of my rink!

      David   

    • DAVID OUTZEN January 7, 2012 at 3:41pm

      I just looked at "accuweather.com" for your area...it looks like you've got some cold weather on the way. Just make sure that you protect your ice base during the warm periods. Here in the Denver area from 1/2 to 1/5 we had temperatures of 52, 56, 60 and 65 degrees (in celcius I guess its 11, 13, 16 and 18) but my boys still had a great skate last night and my ice is in good shape. I have uploaded a photo of my rink when its covered...I basically start my day every morning by putting the cover on. Not my favorite thing to do every morning but it is worth it if it prolongs my skating season. Good luck...hopefully you'll get that cold weather!

      David

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