Since I decided I would get skating this winter, I thought I should make sure I really could. Well, in September, the Toronto Maple Leafs had an open house one Saturday at their new training centre on Kipling Avenue. I actually got on the ice for the first time since my new knees, clutching the boards all the way. It was only a few times around that I got my confidence and left the boards for a free skate. I went to get my camera, and wouldn't you know, Wendel Clark was right there and his aide snapped our photo. Proof positive!
I came home and booked my first city skate.
About Me
- Patty
- I have always enjoyed ice skating. Up until my arthritis took my knees that is. I used to try a different rink in Toronto each Sunday. When Dr. Mahomed at Toronto Western Hospital said he could give me new knees I asked if I would be able to skate again. His reply: "only if the water is frozen". So my new knees are ready to skate and I also have a new left elbow, from Dr. Veillette also at Toronto Western. So, I'm off skating in Canada's Capital Cities just because I can.
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