Rink Rabbits! Let's talk about shirts...
by kellobellow on Dec 7, 2009 9:31 PM EST
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Hello ladies :)
We've been discussing wardrobe options for the Rink Rat Pick-Up game (Jan. 2nd at Kettler), so I figured a separate thread could be of some use to hash out the details. I don't know about you all, but I'm excited - I think this is going to be pretty hilarious.
Here's my recap of the ideas so far (feel free to add/subtract/change):
- big t-shirts, belted or tied on the side 80s style
- leggings/tights/fishnets(hahaha)/whatever works - your choice (I'm going with shorts as well, for sure)
- some sort of boots (or really any shoes you want) - original idea was leggings with uggs (being the unofficial uniform of the modern puck bunny), but there are plenty of other options for those of us who don't have uggs
Here's a simple starter t-shirt idea - the simpler they are, the cheaper they'll be, plus we need to make sure they can be belted/tied:
Okay, have at it! Once we get an idea, I have a couple companies I've used before if we want to get them made (I'm a high school class sponsor)
P.S. What color(s) do you think we should use? I was thinking either white with red or red with white, but we could make it fun and do black/pink or something like that...?
Edit: Alright - once I get enough votes, I'll let you all know what the color scheme will be, and will take orders for sizes. It's up to you whether you want to get a big one and go 80s style, or get a normal fitting one - either will work :) Bunny ears would be a pretty funny touch as well. Email what size you'd like to me at kellyhogan85@gmail.com - I'd like to get the order in by Friday if possible, so we can make sure we get them in time. Remember, we need at least 10 participants to get a decent price, so I'm going to wait until I get at least 10 votes! ~ Kelly :)
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hahahaha :)
perhaps hot pink with black writing, or black with hot pink?
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
(no lie, i could rock a black/pink shirt with pink tights and black boots…)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Wow…I’m so not a pink fan, but I might make an exception. Oh and my Uggs are black (and so are my slutty boots)
Why not red shirts with dark blue to keep with the Caps and Rink theme?
Definitely black with hot pink when wearing black Uggs. Hot pink tights.
FЯEED ALEX! NOW LOOK OUT, NHL!
Of course, I’m more likely to be wearing jeans with leg warmers… I can’t get my fat behind into tights – and couldn’t do so in the 80’s when my behind was considerably smaller than it is today. :-)
FЯEED ALEX! NOW LOOK OUT, NHL!
I’m also not a hot pink fan per se, but will do that.
I like the red with dark blue (rimming white? or white rimming dark blue?) (or I guess white with blue would the Rink theme). I"m not sure. :D
if we do red with dark blue lettering, it’d have to be outlined in white (because it won’t show up well by itself) – plus, to put any color on a not-very-light color (like red), you have to pay for white to put under it anyways usually, so it prob wouldn’t be adding another color
(i know way too much about this stuff, haha)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
My girlfriend is going to be SOOO confused
at this pickup game.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
fellow Rabbits,
I’m attending with the one and only Mr. Bird, which means leggings, boots, ‘80s anything, and “needsmorebeefcakewithicing” will onyl result in "There is no way in hell I’m going out in public with you looking like that!" Sigh. I’ll probably be lame and show up in my old school caps hoodie.
hahahaha, well if it makes a difference, i’ll probably be wearing normal clothes until we get up to kettler, and then changing into the shirt?
(point taken, though – definitely understandable!)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Wow, I had no idea we would have fans.
Make sure you bring crosswords, sudoku, or a good book so you don’t get bored.
They call him nightmare...
Well if we go to the bar to watch the Caps game before hand they’ll be warmed up and have a good time laughing at us.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
You know, we should do that. Find a place nearby to watch the game (maybe Front Page or Union Jack’s?) then walk up to the rink to watch the guys play?
Unleash the Alex!
Union Jack’s or Bailey’s please. I wasn’t all that impressed with Front Page, and it requires going out into the weather.
ALEX, FЯEE
Tend to agree. I’ve never been to Bailey’s but I’m open.
As for uniform – I don’t have leggings either, will have to get. I like the idea of the T-shirts, though I prefer red to pink. I tend to feel ridiculous in the 80’s belted style, though.
Unleash the Alex!
Bailey’s should be a pretty awesome place to watch a game now with the smoking ban.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
yeah, those big comfy couches are pretty awesome
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Once a bar is selected, somebody should call ahead and try to get some discounted rates or something.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Unlikely they can put together the space to accommodate us. That’s my concern.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
And Bailey’s is large and almost always empty. And has a ton of TVs.
I went there on fucking leprechaun day and there was enough empty space for a falconry exhibition.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Caaaaaaaaaaaaaaw
And as has been noted they have comfier seating than the other places and we’ll get the PxP over the PA so we won’t be lost on every PIM and goal review.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
fwiw, my plan was to dress semi-normally for the pre-game festivities (watching the caps), and then changing into the big shirt/belt/etc. upstairs before the game starts, haha.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
My number is 33 in case you want to customize your shirt.
They call him nightmare...
by zephyr on Dec 8, 2009 12:42 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
hahahaha, that made me laugh out loud in front of my 7th period, who is currently taking a test. thanks ;)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Nice to know our youths are in good hands.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
hahaha, i promise i’m a good teacher – despite looking like i could possibly be in high school myself :)
had to take a break in between checking homework, ya know?
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I'm joking, of course.
I’m on this site all day at work too.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’ll be rocking 5.
Do you have 33 because you think you look like him?
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
For you, I need to find my Hamilton hat.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Dec 8, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
I think that was what the ‘players’ had in mind anyway. I don’t know if they’d decided which bar, but the plan definitely is to watch the Caps game and then play their own.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Dec 8, 2009 9:01 AM EST up reply actions
So should we find our own hangout or go hang with the guys? I’m thinking the former – thoughts?
Unleash the Alex!
I’d vote to hang out with the guys — we’ll be getting rabbit social time afterward while they’re playing.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Dec 8, 2009 9:21 AM EST up reply actions
yeah, that’s what i was leaning towards as well, i’m sure they don’t bite!
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Fair enough – I was thinking of actually watching the game so I had something to razz them about later :)
Unleash the Alex!
Hey now, you have no idea how good or bad that mental image is. I’m a sharp lookin’ guy.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
I always assumed you looked like Murphy.
"So much on my mind I just can't recline. Blastin' holes in the night 'til she bled sunshine."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Dec 8, 2009 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
It’s true — F&B is sharp looking, he does not look pixelated or blurred in anyway.
They call him nightmare...
I’m thinking Bailey’s because I want to stay in the building and I think that’s the only place that has the space to accommodate all of us.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
For a legitimate game we’re going to need 20-30. Not sure if all will come watch the Caps beforehand but I suspect many will, especially the ones that have a decent travel to get to KCI because otherwise they’d miss the end of the Caps game when they leave for the pickup.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
Plus a dozen or so Rabbits. That’ll be a pretty good-sized crew – we probably should call ahead.
Unleash the Alex!
They’ll probably be happy to have a bunch of people in there at 4 in the afternoon.
Hockey players aren't like other people. Witt after being hit by a car:
It's OK...I'm OK...I’ve got to go play some hockey.
definitely – i can vouch for that. when i work at dogfish during the week, i start at 4, and i’m always happy if i get a table before 5:30.
there’s a waitress there who i feel like i end up getting every single time i go, for hockey or for ufc… i bet she’ll be surprised to see me 1) at 4pm, and 2) relatively sober (for awhile at least), haha
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Which dogfish do you work at?
"So much on my mind I just can't recline. Blastin' holes in the night 'til she bled sunshine."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Dec 8, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
falls church (7 corners) – picked it up as a summer job, and decided to stay a couple shifts a week for some extra cash. lots of fun, although it makes for super long days!
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I work a mile from there
and had a burger recently. Very enjoyable.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I live near the Gaithersburg location, which is why I was curious.
"So much on my mind I just can't recline. Blastin' holes in the night 'til she bled sunshine."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Dec 8, 2009 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
Make sure you bring crosswords, sudoku, or a good book so you don’t get bored.
Bring your laptops ’cos JP will make us a Game Day Thread.
Right?
ALEX, FЯEE
… slowly stepping away from this thread …
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other templates (bored while my students take a test, haha)
went with red/blue color scheme (although we can put it to a vote if you all want)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Yea, but I want to wear it other places. You can always wear a long sleeve shirt under it.
"And next year it will be ours."
You think you’re going to want to wear it other places? I’m just hoping they don’t cost too much, because this is probably going to be a one-time joke.
And I’ll also be wearing normal clothes overtop to watch the Caps game beforehand.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Dec 8, 2009 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
I'll definitely wear it other places.
Obviously if everyone is interested in a long sleeve, I’d be cool with it too.
"And next year it will be ours."
So...
Are we the beefcakes? If so, you’re in for some terrible disappointment, I think.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
OMG I saw some chick wearing that at the game on Thursday.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
If you’re looking for low-cost, the “do-it-yourself” option is a distinct possibility. Places like Michael’s have T-shirts for around $5-6 each… of course in the XXXXXXXXL sizes, they’re a bit more expensive. Get ahold of a good laser printer and some iron-on transfer paper, and sweet-talk someone down at Kettler into letting us use their iron-on transfer setter thingamajob…
FЯEED ALEX! NOW LOOK OUT, NHL!
very true! i do know people who have made me shirts before for my students, and they’re usually pretty cheap, but that’s when buying larger volumes (and by cheap, i mean $4-6/shirt)… i’ll email the one lady and ask her what prices look like if we’re ordering a smaller number.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
OR we could old-school puffy paint them ourselves ;)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
If you were all sorority girls this wouldn’t even be a question — puffy paint forever!
"Let the rest be scared of us." - Emo Bunny Sasha Semin
by Scott in Shaw on Dec 8, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
Are there any other non-player non-rabbits out there? I feel left out of this whole ordeal, haha.
"So much on my mind I just can't recline. Blastin' holes in the night 'til she bled sunshine."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Dec 8, 2009 12:59 PM EST reply actions
you can be a rabbit if you want, we don’t discriminate :)
(hahaha jk jk)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I don’t think tights and a pink t-shirt would look too good on me, unfortunately.
"So much on my mind I just can't recline. Blastin' holes in the night 'til she bled sunshine."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Dec 8, 2009 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
Man-scots welcome, costumes not required. I’m sure you won’t be the only spectator (male or female) who opts not to go full-bunny.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Dec 8, 2009 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
The folks at Kettler are going to be really confused.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I tried to explain this all to my girlfriend
and she is very confused and skeptical of the whole ordeal.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Well, if we want to add bunny ears to the costume:
$1.56 a pair ain’t bad!
FЯEED ALEX! NOW LOOK OUT, NHL!
Or you could be the dude hanging out with the ladies while we all smell bad. Not a bad position to be in…
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
Heh, well I’m spoken for, so it’s a neutral position to be in. Plus, I wish I could be out on the ice. Maybe it will motivate me to get back into hockey.
"So much on my mind I just can't recline. Blastin' holes in the night 'til she bled sunshine."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Dec 8, 2009 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
If we're what motivates you
you’re in trouble.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
okay, so i emailed my contact at a t-shirt printing place, and she said if we do at least 10 shirts, they’ll be somewhere between $12.50-14.50 each (depending on whether the writing on the back is one or two colors). also takes ~ 2.5 weeks, which means we should get on the ball.
thoughts?
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I think that price sounds fair. I like the white on red, and the pink on black.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Dec 8, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
If we’re gonna do this right, we should get a body count and sizes. For me, if we’re going huge, a men’s 2x should be huge enough.
FЯEED ALEX! NOW LOOK OUT, NHL!
I think this is probably one time that I can hide behind my age and say I will sit with you, but no t-shirt for me. My daughter agrees that I am too old for it. Tempting, though. Also, unless the game is over-subscribed or they won’t let gals play, it looks like I’ll be rooting for her on the ice in this game.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Girls can play but I’m definitely reserving spots for Rink Rats/Rabbits first. If we need to fill from outside the community we will but I don’t think it’ll be necessary.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
Yeah, she lurks, but hasn’t contributed yet. I’m surprised how many players there are here. And they say that Washington isn’t a hockey town.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
I’m pretty sure she emailed me. I’m definitely surprised by how many lurkers keep coming out of the woodwork.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
I was thinking we just need to gauge our checking based on the level of competition, and no kill shots. I’m not against playing the body, I love that stuff, but there is going to be a wide disparity in skill and size I’d bet and I don’t want anyone getting hurt. You guys can hit me, but keep in mind that’s an invite to return fire. I’m more worried about what this means for locker rooms…
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
I was mostly joking
I figure we’ll know more about how we should conduct ourselves once we see what kind of poor performers we all are.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I figured. Just wanted to clarify. I had been thinking about the hitting thing so I figured I’d take advantage of your comment and put it out there here. We can go over more firm rules once we see what we are dealing with. Pick up games are generally not very physical but I wouldn’t mind more body contact than roller hockey. Just gotta be safe because it’s not worth anyone getting hurt.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
Yeah, don’t hit with the intention of putting guys on their ass.. just hit for separation and we’ll be fine.
Or just do it like regular pickup, whatever.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’m throwing hip checks baby! Just no “Richards on Booth” incidents or we’re going to find out what kind of team toughness The Rink really has.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
alright rabbits, if you plan on getting a shirt, please vote on your favorite color combo :) i need to make sure there’s enough interest to order them (at least 10!)
also – copied from above the poll:
It’s up to you whether you want to get a big one and go 80s style, or get a normal fitting one – either will work :) Bunny ears would be a pretty funny touch as well.
Email what size you’d like to me at kellyhogan85@gmail.com – I’d like to get the order in by Friday if possible, so we can make sure we get them in time.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Kelly you are beyond awesome for putting this all together! The Rink Rabbits are forever grateful.
Also, I voted Red with white lettering, but I will wear whatever everyone decides on. I’m not picky.
definitely not a problem – i’ve certainly done enough t-shirts in the past that i figured i might as well get the ball rolling… i guess being a class sponsor comes in handy other times as well! :)
i’ve been hearing from most people that they’ll be okay with whatever, so it should all work out alright. excitingness!
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I have to add that I was doing a google image search for Brooks Laich this morning for the Ladies… site, and your avatar showed up in the search. It was a few pages in. I cracked up!
really? hahaha – that’s hilarious, do you remember where it came from? that is me in the picture, i don’t remember if i put it up anywhere.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
It came from your sbnation profile. I looked at the link to see if it was here. I think it’s a little creepy when you google someone or something and get people’s personal pictures. I feel like I’m invading their space. haha
alright – i have 8 votes so far, and 2 emails with sizes (plus my order which will make 3) – we need at least 10 to make this happen! email me the size you want, i’ll leave the color poll open until i make the order.
hoping to send in the order tomorrow afternoon, so email away!
:)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
So what’s the word on the shirts? Do we have enough people to place an order?
If not, I’m with Ovechwin, Woman up, ladies! :)
i think i have 7 orders, including my own, but i went ahead and sent the lady the design to get the ball rolling so we can make sure to get them in time. she said i’d see the artwork in about a week (i have to approve it), so we have until then to come up with a final count. i sent her a preliminary count, and just added a couple more to make it 10. i should be able to change the order until i get the artwork, though – so anyone who wants one and hasn’t ordered yet, let me know! :)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I promise to find a shirt that has a rabbit of some sort of it for the game. I’m just don’t know where to find one.
Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.
… had to share this shirt on here too – it’s pretty much awesome. not to mention (sadly?) very true in my case – haha!
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
That is beyond true for me too. I feel like I’m constantly making dates with either my TV or VC. My shirt would have to specify that the Capitals are my boyfriend, though. lol
soooooo…..there’s a new beer radio commerical, about how you should love your beer, not just like it. Anyways, its really stupid, but when they got to “Summer of Like? I bet that was hot!” we damn near drove off the road laughing. “I wouldn’t mind a hot summer of Laich!”
Fun fact: A popular opinion can still be stupid.
How many of us are planning on watching the Caps/Kings game before the pick-up game? I know the boys were talking about going to Bailey’s (it was Bailey’s, right?), but I’m thinking if there is a very large group of us, we should call ahead and try to get a large space so we can all mingle. I don’t know if any of the guys had planned on contacting the bar or not. It would be good to have an idea of how many folks to expect. I know I’m bringin my sister along for the fun.
i’ll definitely be there :)
it may be a good idea to call ahead and at least let them know how many people to expect, and/or see if we can get any specials or deals. i’m guessing there will be plenty of room for us that time of day, but it never hurts to ask.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Since this post appears to have fallen off the front page — and we’re still 2 1/2 weeks out — I’d suggest there should be a new fanpost closer to Jan. 2 to coordinate the plans. Then we can figure out who’s coming and whether we need to call ahead.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Dec 16, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
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