July of 2011 was a difficult month for us. Jayna was contacted by a company asking if she was looking for work. The job she was in at the time had her working for a company in California, but she worked from home in Boise. She was still recruiting for them, but wasn't making much money. The commission structure they had in place made it next to impossible to actually make anything. So when this company called she decided to look into it and interview. Turns out, she got the job. The base pay was almost triple what she was making, and a lot more than what we were making combined. So we decided to move. To Elko fucking Nevada of all places.
Why was this difficult? There is not fucking ice rink here. None. Zero. Zip. The closest one to us in just over 3 hours away in Salt Lake City. So, for the 3 months after we moved here I was driving back to Boise every week to skate. I was still also helping out with the league that was playing down at Qwest Arena, and also skating there. It was worth the drive, but then I found a job. So my hockey playing days were coming to an end. This was difficult for me because I really enjoy skating. It is something I looked forward to every week. I went from skating at least 3 times a week, to nothing.
Well, since the move and the job I was fortunate enough to get an invite to skate with a team going up to McCall for a tournament. I went up in March and in May with them and had a blast. It felt really good to get out there, but even better that even after moving people still thought of me to play. Really, that was the best part.
Then I got the call for Vegas this year. The team I went with last year was trying to get together again and go. I was extremely happy to get this call and quickly said "I'm in!" So, I am going to Vegas the end of this month for some Hockey.
Jayna got selected to go to Vegas this year for the Mining Expo. This event takes place Sept 24th - 26th which turned out to be perfect timing. The Hockey tournament this year is Sept 27th - 30th. So, we are leaving on Sunday September 23rd and heading down there for the Expo. Then we are going to stay until Monday October 1st for the tournament. Our son is going to be staying with his best friend for the week here in Elko. That means Jayna and I get an entire week in Vegas. Alone. No kid.
So, a big shout out to the Boise crew for thinking of me again for this year. Thank you guys, it really means a lot to be included still.
Look for us on the website at:
California Hockey Productions
Not 100% sure what division we are going to be in, but we will be the only Boise team.
It is going to be a fantastic week!