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Figarosmom

(13,328 posts) Thu May 14, 2026, 05:50 PM Thursday

Look at these kids go! I bet they skate better then they walk.

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Look at these kids go! I bet they skate better then they walk. (Original Post) Figarosmom Thursday OP

No doubt, having seen toddlers on the ski slopes (beginners, sure, but damn!-- Incredible) hlthe2b Thursday #1

Being fearless helps and they definitely are. nt Phoenix61 Thursday #2

Many years ago I was in Brockville, Ont. on business rurallib Friday #3

Canadians are born with skates on their feet wnylib Saturday #4

That is pretty close to what one of the mothers in the crowd told me rurallib Saturday #5

Aw shucks. I thought I had created an original statement. wnylib Saturday #7

Wow, that's terrific. Thank you Figarosmom. debm55 Saturday #6

hlthe2b

(114,671 posts)

1. No doubt, having seen toddlers on the ski slopes (beginners, sure, but damn!-- Incredible)

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Thu May 14, 2026, 05:53 PM

Thursday

Little ones can be amazing when presented the opportunity early on.

Phoenix61

(18,887 posts)

2. Being fearless helps and they definitely are. nt

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Thu May 14, 2026, 06:47 PM

Thursday

rurallib

(64,828 posts)

3. Many years ago I was in Brockville, Ont. on business

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Fri May 15, 2026, 02:19 PM

Friday

that included a Saturday. I wanted to do something 'local' and a colleague told me about the tournament at the local arena.

The first game was 5 year olds - they were amazing. I spent the day there watching kids up to 16. The place was packed all day.

wnylib

(26,454 posts)

4. Canadians are born with skates on their feet

Reply to rurallib (Reply #3)

Sat May 16, 2026, 12:41 PM

Saturday

and hockey sticks in their hands.

Canadian mothers say it makes for a hard delivery, but it's worth it.

rurallib

(64,828 posts)

5. That is pretty close to what one of the mothers in the crowd told me

Reply to wnylib (Reply #4)

Sat May 16, 2026, 01:09 PM

Saturday

wnylib

(26,454 posts)

7. Aw shucks. I thought I had created an original statement.

Reply to rurallib (Reply #5)

Sat May 16, 2026, 02:54 PM

Saturday

debm55

(61,677 posts)

6. Wow, that's terrific. Thank you Figarosmom.

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Sat May 16, 2026, 02:39 PM

Saturday

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