Marrieds choosing not to have kids

[maddhatir]

And Hatter - I have to agree, I don't see how families do it!?! First of all even the minor league games are a small fortune - if you have 2 or 3 kids how do you afford it.

OMG Zima! I TOTALLY did not explain myself very well! With the hockey/kid thing!

I meant- just watching the game on TV! I would not be able to have kids b/c it would infringe upon my hockey watching on TV!! The kids (especially toddlers) would need some kind of attention from me and forget it while I am watching hockey- you are on your own

AND- The whole hockey and families thing! Don't get me started on THAT!

I know here in Philly (NJ) we have sold out games almost every game- I can be sitting in the crowd and watching a family with their kids- who are TOTALLY being annoying! They want something to eat, go to the bathroom etc etc- KIDS CAN CARE LESS ABOUT HOCKEY PARENTS! You are hogging up valuable seat space for hockey fans who could not get a darn ticket! And the rest of us are trying to watch the game while your kid kicks the back of my seat! HELLLOOO! THANK goodness we have the rule here- that you cannot get up from your seat until the whistle blows! There would be parents taking their kids out for food every 10 seconds!

PS- and CrisJo- DON'T be trash talking my team!

The only team I say stinks is the Devils, but only b/c they are our "turnpike rivals" and it is just something PA/NJ fans do to torture each other! Heck, I go to Devils games with my cousin b/c he is a Devils fan, and I wear my Flyers jersey and vice versa- even when we got out places we wear our jerseys- people love to stir up some crap then!

I can say the Devils stink b/c I AM from Jersey You know how THAT works.

 

[maddhatir]

And then you get to the game & the kids are all over. Crying for junk food, bawling if they don't get a shirt or to see the mascot (or crying 'cause they are scared of the mascot)

and that is another hockey pet peeve of mine~~~ Mascots! UGH! The Flyers do not have a mascot- thank GOODNESS! Our AHL team does.

But to me, a mascot= kids. There are tons of kids at the AHL games- it is nauseating. I feel like I am at a gradeschool pep rally or something!

I kind of feel bad for the team- IMHO- it diminishes what they are doing- playing real freaking hockey- not putting on a toddler show by hitting around a puck! I know the teams are really into helping children's charities etc- but, for me as a serious fan- in no, way, shape or form, do I want the game of hockey to be associated with kiddies!

 

[zima-cheryl]

and that is another hockey pet peeve of mine~~~ Mascots! UGH! The Flyers do not have a mascot- thank GOODNESS! Our AHL team does.

Hey! The Wolf*Pack booster club has done overnight trips to Philly to see our boys play the Phantoms! Small world.
And I know what you mean - that Phantom mascot is pretty freaky! Some poor college kid getting minimum to run around in that outfit. Wages don't pay for the therapy he/she will need from the humiliation of the outfit!


And I have to confess... my DH gets a real kick out of the crying kids. He gets this smirk on his face every time Sonar (a big, freaky looking, wolf like thing) gets close to a kid & the kid starts to cry. He is a bad, bad man!


And he is an equal opportunity guy here...he laughed at our niece (just 2 years old) when we were at WDW & she would freak out over the characters.

 

[Hixski]

Here in St. Louis the true fans

bleed BLUE!!!

We have a new mascot this year!! My first reaction was "ugh," but the Blues are definitely making a push to win fans back so..... here is a pictue of the mascot. Please don't anyone laugh.

 

[MapleGirl]

And I have to confess... my DH gets a real kick out of the crying kids. He gets this smirk on his face every time Sonar (a big, freaky looking, wolf like thing) gets close to a kid & the kid starts to cry. He is a bad, bad man!

DH and I are the same way. It's back to the "No Kids, no kids, la la la la la" dance!

The Bruins big rival are the Canadiens. Boo! Hiss!!!

Looks like we need a Disney-Hockey Fan thread!

 

[MapleGirl]

You know, I'm digging the new Blues Mascot. I am all about the music!

 

[maddhatir]

Here in St. Louis the true fans

bleed BLUE!!!

We have a new mascot this year!! My first reaction was "ugh," but the Blues are definitely making a push to win fans back so..... here is a pictue of the mascot. Please don't anyone laugh.

I am more about getting the game BACK to the way it used to be! THAT is what the fans really want- more hitting and fighting, less lame calls!

I do not see how a stuffed mascot will bring fans back- (Hix- not laughing at your mascot ) who wants a crowd full of people bringing their kids to see a mascot!? Like I said- SO glad the Flyers do not have one.

99.9% of the adults want to see old fashioned hockey back! The league needs to lay off a bit, no, I take that back, they need to lay off A LOT!

You know what else I do not like- when the announcer tells you who scored at the game and it sounds like a bad DJ making a goofy announcement! all "wacky" and crap. I guess Ed Snyder does not like that type of "goofy" stuff at his NHL games. I do hear it on the TV when we are playing an away game at some places. BLECK- That is the sound of me puking.

The only people I want to be entertaining me- are the players! I don't need that other %^&T!

 

[Hixski]

I am more about getting the game BACK to the way it used to be! THAT is what the fans really want- more hitting and fighting, less lame calls!

I do not see how a stuffed mascot will bring fans back- (Hix- not laughing at your mascot ) who wants a crowd full of people bringing their kids to see a mascot!? Like I said- SO glad the Flyers do not have one.

99.9% of the adults want to see old fashioned hockey back! The league needs to lay off a bit, no, I take that back, they need to lay off A LOT!

You know what else I do not like- when the announcer tells you who scored at the game and it sounds like a bad DJ making a goofy announcement! all "wacky" and crap. I guess Ed Snyder does not like that type of "goofy" stuff at his NHL games. I do hear it on the TV when we are playing an away game at some places. BLECK- That is the sound of me puking.

The only people I want to be entertaining me- are the players! I don't need that other %^&T!

That mascot does not even have a name yet so far as I know. DH though he read that they were going to have a naming contest for the kids. God help us.....they will probably pick Fluffy or Bluey or some other ridiculous name and I will have to hide my head in shame.

I am all for hockey in the good old days!!! I LOVE a good fight!!!!!

 

[maddhatir]

That mascot does not even have a name yet so far as I know. DH though he read that they were going to have a naming contest for the kids. God help us.....they will probably pick Fluffy or Bluey or some other ridiculous name and I will have to hide my head in shame.

I am all for hockey in the good old days!!! I LOVE a good fight!!!!!

How original is name that mascot!

 

[danv3]

You've never seen an upset kid at Disney? WOW, you are good at blocking them out! As I posted earlier, all my husband and I need if we start doubting our CF decision is a trip there! Don't get me wrong, we LOVE Disney, but man it seems like we are always surrounded by wailing, whiny, exhausted kids on the buses, in the lines, etc. It makes us start doing our "no kids, no kids, lalalalalala" dance!

Long time lurker on this thread, child-free by choice.

DW and I are just back from a quick trip to the world and boy is this post right on! Some people ask why we'd go to WDW without kids, but after the last four days, I have to wonder why anyone would go to WDW with kids!

 

[honugirl]

Excuse me, but there is no team but the NJ Devils, thank you very much! I would skate to the ends of the earth to see Marty play. I just bought myself a new goalie mask and it's an exact replica of his. If it wasn't so doggone heavy I'd wear it to the game I'm going to against Vancouver (it's the only time they're coming to Vancouver all season... doh!).

Another reason not to have kids, I'd never get any new hockey gear! I just spent almost $800 on new goalie pants, chest protector, and skates. Man, I love being single!

 

[maddhatir]

Excuse me, but there is no team but the NJ Devils, thank you very much! I would skate to the ends of the earth to see Marty play. I just bought myself a new goalie mask and it's an exact replica of his. If it wasn't so doggone heavy I'd wear it to the game I'm going to against Vancouver (it's the only time they're coming to Vancouver all season... doh!).

Were you originally from NJ and moved to Wash State!

Man! That would stink not to see your favorite team play! I HOPE you can get the games on satellite or something- That is what I tell DH- IF we move- how am I going to watch the Flyers!- you will need to get me satellite- or else I am staying PUT!

Guess what?- I may have posted this here before, I forget- But to show what a good sport I am - Me and DH drove to North Jersey to go to the Devils parking lot celebration when they won the Stanley Cup in 1995! ( we went with my cousin, the Devils fan) I say parking lot celebration b/c no one took the team that serious back then- they did not get a parade, it was some stupid thing in the parking lot.

I also think I may have posted pics here last year when he got married- the minister presented my cousin and his bride NJ Devils gifts on the alter for everyone to see. AND! Wait until you hear THIS!......

Both of their wedding bands......have the NJ Devils logo etched into them- no diamonds- just NJ Devils!

He also has the NJ Devils logo "inlaid" into his hardwood floors in the living room. All the furnite is red and black! Both of his cars HAD to be red, and for as long as I can remember, when he signs his name, he incorporates the Devils logo into it at the end- he does it so quickly now b/c he has done it for so long!

I admit- Marty has GOT to be the best goalie in the league....OK maybe the world.....but I am hoping the name Marty will give us some luck with our new goalie, Marty Biron!

I KNOW we lost to the Rangers last night- but he is still someone to watch!

 

[kmmccart75]

Long time lurker on this thread, child-free by choice.

DW and I are just back from a quick trip to the world and boy is this post right on! Some people ask why we'd go to WDW without kids, but after the last four days, I have to wonder why anyone would go to WDW with kids!

Well said danv3, and welcome! I think my little "no kids, no kids, lalalalalala" dance may just catch on!

 

[zima-cheryl]

Were you originally from NJ and moved to Wash State!

Man! That would stink not to see your favorite team play! I HOPE you can get the games on satellite or something- That is what I tell DH- IF we move- how am I going to watch the Flyers!- you will need to get me satellite- or else I am staying PUT!

.......

I admit- Marty has GOT to be the best goalie in the league....OK maybe the world.....but I am hoping the name Marty will give us some luck with our new goalie, Marty Biron!

I KNOW we lost to the Rangers last night- but he is still someone to watch!

Direct TV Center Ice! Gets you every game out there, except of course the local ones that get blacked out. That is how I keep up w/my Thrashers. Plus we enjoy watching a few other teams that our AHL guys have graduated to. Is there anything on in prime time besides hockey &/or baseball?


And I'll second Hatir...Marty is the best there is.

You have to appreciate seeing what he does...even if you aren't a Devil's fan.

 

[KirklandTutu]

off topic or on topic? not hockey-related...

thought and observation over things recently read...

It's a good thing that I don't want kids, I'd end up having a nervous break down over nothing more than food. I'm just one of those who thinks kids should stay away from refined sugar and trans fats, and should try to eat alot of veggies and try new things while staying away from general junk food. Going to Disney would give me an ulcer.

I think I'm one of those people who if they were to be a parent would be one of those 'perfect parents', but at the expense of my own happiness and general well being.

 

[maddhatir]

off topic or on topic? not hockey-related...

thought and observation over things recently read...

It's a good thing that I don't want kids, I'd end up having a nervous break down over nothing more than food. I'm just one of those who thinks kids should stay away from refined sugar and trans fats, and should try to eat alot of veggies and try new things while staying away from general junk food. Going to Disney would give me an ulcer.

I think I'm one of those people who if they were to be a parent would be one of those 'perfect parents', but at the expense of my own happiness and general well being.

My niece is like that with her 2yr old son. All natural, no sugar etc- UNTIL! He comes to family functions and he has his UNCLES slipping him some candy- cake etc. She used to get mad, now she just throws up her arms. The more she yells, the more they give him. It is hopeless! But that is not that often they see him- so she keeps to her all natural diet most of the time.

and get this-- we went out with BIL, SIL, my niece I mentioned above and a few acquaintances Trick or Treating.

My DH had a goofy clown mask on and was just walking around. My niece (5) was dressed as Tinkerbell. Well she would come running back with her candy and DH would put his mask on her and tell her to go back for more candy- she looked so stinking cute (and disturbing all at the same time ) dressed as a fairy with a bizarre clown mask on......anyway- she would come running back saying "I got double candy!" well, after a few times of this- THE MOMS! had to voice their disappointment in DH that he was teaching her bad habits! and they were dead serious!

UGH! He was just having fun!

 

[nurse.darcy]

I praise anyone who decides in this day and age not to have children. It is a difficult decision to be sure, but one that will reap major rewards in the end. . .

 

[mistygapa]

I read the original post and thought there for a minute that I must have written it!

DH and I are in our late 30s and have no plans to physically have children. We enjoy our 4 cats and 2 dogs and enjoy the very little down time we have just doing selfish stuff alone or with the pets - art stuff for DH, bubble baths for me, etc.

We may one day decide to adopt a child. When people hear that, they automatically assume that since we are "older" and have no children now, that something is wrong with us. Honestly, we have no idea if we could or could not have children because it's never even been a thought. If one day we do decide to adopt, it will be because there are already enough kids out there who need good homes. I would feel horribly guilty bringing another one into the world when there are perfect ones already here. DH told this to a colleague one day and his response was "yeah, but don't you want your OWN kid?" Uhh, yeah, if we adopted a child it would be our "own". People also don't understand that not everyone adopts because they can't have children. Some adopt just because they want to give a loving home to a deserving child. That will be the case if and when we decide.

For whatever reason, some people just have a hard time grasping the idea that some of us choose to be childless. I personally would have a hard time having a child now, knowing I was leaving them in a horribly unstable and unsafe world.

I for one support anyone's decision to not have kids. I think it's very commendable to not just cave in to society's expectations, especially of a married couple.

 

[danv3]

Marty didn't look so hot last night! Go Pens!

(Seriously, though, he's one of the best.)

 

[zima-cheryl]

Woo Hoo - my Thrashers pulled out an OT win last night!