Okay guys, feel free to poke fun...

[Rami]

Hey guys,

Just thought you'd enjoy this...Rami in the pub near TD Garden in Boston after about three-ish hours prior to game time...Game 1 of the Stanley Cup (Ice Hockey) finals against St. Louis. This was after about three tall beers and seven Captain and Cokes. I only bought two of the ten drinks...although I paid for several others as we spread warmth and cheer.

I managed to make it into the rink...but it took me several hours for more complex brain functions to resume.

[No Dice]

Looks like a lot more fun than the hospital photos.

[sixstrings5859]

Don't know how you find the time for sports when all that you do here should take up a lot of time. Good for you. I have no life after the wife, flight sims, dog, house, work, and such.

[MrZippy]

You look in great shape! After 2 beers I'd be praying to the "Great porcelain God". Too bad it didn't wind up Sharks vs Bruins!

[Rami]

Don't know how you find the time for sports when all that you do here should take up a lot of time. Good for you. I have no life after the wife, flight sims,dog, house, work, and such.

Sixstrings,

Having a strong, capable, loving partner is a huge help. Erica knows my passion for Boston Sports, it's embedded deeply in New England culture. Erica also knows my love of hockey, and of my beloved Bruins. I only attend a playoff game if my team makes it to the Stanley Cup finals because it's so expensive to go. And I only attend one game, but one of her most endearing qualities is giving me the freedom to do some of my favorite things without giving me a lot of grief because of my dedication and otherwise responsible behavior being a teacher, husband, and father.

I've been somehow able to balance it all. But I am equally determined to truly enjoy life for however long I am here.

[dmaloof]

Hey Rami, I from Boston too, West Roxbury that is. Go Bruins!