Tag Archives: humour

Inside the Change Room

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Last post in the hockey blogathon… In Atom, for the first time, the moms are banned from being in the change rooms. Well, ‘banned’ may be too strong a word, so let’s say ‘discouraged’, instead. It’s partially because boys are … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged Canucks, change room, hockey, hockey goalie, humor, humour, langley minor hockey association, Minor Hockey, parenting, smog, swedish messeurs, the prettiest-girl-in-the-world | Leave a comment

8 Reasons Minor Hockey Remains Superior to the NHL

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Joe Cummings

I still think that minor hockey remains vastly more entertaining than the NHL. Not only is it free (at least to sit in the stands), but as I mentioned in early posts – here and here – it’s just plain … Continue reading →

Posted in Hockey, Hockey Life, Parenting, Stepdad | Tagged excel, fees, goalie, hockey, hockey fees, hockey goalie, Hockey Life, humor, humour, langley minor hockey association, LMHA, Minor Hockey, parenting, parents, prettiest girl in the world, ref fees, Sports, Stepdad and tagged collections, the youngest, tournaments, treasurer | Leave a comment

My Big Mistake – A Hockey Cautionary Tale

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Joe Cummings

I’ve made plenty in my new life as a hockey-parent, but this one may be my biggest. I’ve signed up to be a volunteer for The Youngest’s hockey team. Now, please understand that I’m not going to actually go on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Hockey, Hockey Life, Parenting, Sports, Stepdad | Tagged collections, excel, fees, goalie, hockey, hockey fees, hockey goalie, humor, humour, langley minor hockey association, LMHA, Minor Hockey, parenting, parents, prettiest girl in the world, ref fees, the youngest, tournaments, treasurer, worksheets | 2 Comments

Hockey Blogathon

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Joe Cummings

So it’s time, again, to do a blogathon. 5 Posts. 5 days. Sort of like my writing group’s blog, 5 writers, 5 novels, 5 months. The topic… Hockey. Or more specifically, Langley minor hockey. Timbit hockey. McAtom hockey. So for … Continue reading →

Posted in Hockey Life, Parenting, Stepdad | Tagged atom, ballerina, gatorade, goalie, goalie gear, hockey, humor, humour, langley, mcAtom, meme, Minor Hockey, pads, rubber floors, skates, step-dad, that would be great, the youngest, timbits, timmy's, water bottles | Leave a comment

Closing Stories From Whistler

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Joe Cummings

When I was still hunting for information about the most romantic place to propose in Whistler, I went all old-school and phoned someone. In this case, the Blackcomb customer service line. Hey, they said call about anything, so I did. … Continue reading →

Posted in Proposal, Whistler | Tagged blackcomb, engagement, humor, humour, hy's steak house, marriage proposal, prettiest girl in the world, step-dad, stepdad, stepdaddy, stepdaddying, the prettiest-girl-in-the-world, the village, travel writing, whistler | Leave a comment

The Proposal Part 2

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Joe Cummings

Ok, so the day had arrived. In the morning, it felt like I had eaten 30 chocolate bars in 15 minutes, (which I have done, and no, I’m not proud of it.) My heart raced. My stomach felt all oogie. … Continue reading →

Posted in Proposal | Tagged all of me, engagement, glacier, helicopter rides, helicopters, humor, humour, john legend, marriage proposal, rainbow glacier, step-dad, stepdad, stepdaddy, stepdaddying, the prettiest-girl-in-the-world, travel writing, whistler | 11 Comments

The Proposal

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Joe Cummings

If there’s only one thing a guy has to get right in life, it’s a marriage proposal. Or at least, that’s my way of thinking. Bugger up a first date, it’s recoverable. Forget to change the oil, you can hire … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Whistler | Tagged engagement, engagement ring, humor, humour, proposal, the prettiest-girl-in-the-world, weddings, whistler | 1 Comment

Top 5 Things To Do In Oregon

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Joe Cummings

We didn’t come close to doing it all, but if you happen to be near Lincoln City, here are a few suggestions. Dune buggying. Ok, this is a no brainer. If you are anywhere near any place that has dunebuggy … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon, Travel | Tagged admirals beach retreat, cannon beach, drift creek falls, hiking, humor, humour, lincoln city, newport, oregon, oregon beach, oregon coast, sandland adventures, tillamook, tillamook air museum, tillamook cheese factory, travel writing, Traveling with children, Traveling with kids, trip adviser | Leave a comment

Oregon Wrap-up

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Joe Cummings

We made it home without having to stop to buy books or bras. Looking back, we did so much on that adventure. Not great, epic things, but there were so many little moments that I’ll remember. Not all those moments … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon, Stepdad, Travel | Tagged florence, humor, humour, oregon, oregon beach, oregon coast, prettiest girl in the world, step-dad, stepdad, stepdaddy, stepdaddying, the oldest, the prettiest-girl-in-the-world, Traveling with children, Traveling with kids | 1 Comment

Top Eight Things To Threaten Your Passengers With While Driving

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Joe Cummings

If I was a better step-dad, I wouldn’t have to resort to threats. But, hey, they’re a part of my repertoire and I’m not afraid to use them. We had a lot of driving to do so it was sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Oregon, Parenting, Stepdad, Travel, Traveling with kids | Tagged dumb and dumber, GPS, humor, humour, oregon, oregon beach, parenting, step-dad, stepdad, stepdaddy, stepdaddying, taliban, the oldest, the prettiest-girl-in-the-world, the youngest, Traveling with children, Traveling with kids | Leave a comment