I Do Not Like This at All!

@DianneN (247186)
United States
August 19, 2020 9:33am CST
Congratulations to our grandson, in the red goalie outfit, for bringing his team to victory to win the finals in ice hockey. I was sent a video text by my daughter-in-law and another one by my older son, showing how his team dog-piled him (jumped on top of him at the net) after the win. I do not like that! I did not like seeing that. I also do not like that none of the kids are wearing a mask!!! I do not like that! What is not shown in my photo is that one coach IS wearing a mask, while the other coach has his mask hanging below his nose. I do not like that! You better believe I mentioned that fact to my son and daughter-in-law. Now, my son is taking my grandson far from home to join another ice hockey team that he was invited to for a three day tryout. At least my daughter-in-law found an Air B&B that is sterilized between guests. I still do not like that at all!
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@Tampa_girl7 (50135)
• United States
19 Aug 20
I wouldn’t like it either. That’s not safe at all.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
I agree!!!! And here my son bought a house, now two, in New Jersey just to be safe. I let him have it with both barrels.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
@JWMILLER Manhattan was worse.
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@JWMILLER (3275)
• Westmoreland, Tennessee
19 Aug 20
@DianneN Sorry that NJ was near the center of early covid-19 activity.
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@moffittjc (121514)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Aug 20
I'm very surprised that the organization is not taking better steps to protect the players and coaches from COVID. I agree with you, I do not like anything about what you reported. But it just goes to show that sports is big business, even at the youth level, and I guess that trumps safety. Here in my city, all youth sports leagues, practices and games are banned, for the safety of the kids.
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@moffittjc (121514)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Aug 20
@DianneN Well, I can only hope that your grandson doesn't contract the virus, or doesn't become a transmitter of the virus to others.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
@moffittjc I pray every night that it won't happen.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
I thought he was only going to practices where he was required to wear masks and social distance. My granddaughter is only going to figure skating practices where only a few girls go at a time and practice with masks and social distancing. I guess NY and NJ have there own agenda and it bugs me to no end. My son is nuts for letting this continue.
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@LadyDuck (470942)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 20
I fully agree with you Dianne, this is something scary that I do not like either.
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@LadyDuck (470942)
• Switzerland
20 Aug 20
@DianneN You are right, why to take risks? Where is social distancing there?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
You know exactly how against this I am. I'm so worried now. It's all stupid and unnecessary!!!!!!!
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@gr8nana6 (6614)
• Conyers, Georgia
19 Aug 20
I wouldn't like that either, they need to have those children safe and keep them from harm. Very irresponsible of the coaches. Congrats to your grandson and the team for winning.
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@gr8nana6 (6614)
• Conyers, Georgia
20 Aug 20
@DianneN Yes you did and I totally agree with you, I would be too.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
@gr8nana6 Where have you been? I miss you and your posts.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
I agree. I am livid!!!!! Thanks. He's won many times before, and should wait until the virus is over to win again. Did I say that I was livid???
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@just4him (317002)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Aug 20
It seems a little soon for teams to start playing sports again, especially the kids. I hope it all works out well for everyone.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
I agree. I am so livid over this, Valerie.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
@just4him My son should know better.
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@just4him (317002)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Aug 20
@DianneN I would be too. Too many people, no social distancing, and no masks. It's a recipe for disaster.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
19 Aug 20
Congrats grandson! Hey, he's a big kid! Older than I assumed. Yeah, I don't blame you. I don't like the (apparent) lack of precautions either. Sanitizing the room is a good thing, but I think it's far more risky to me so close to so many people like that
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
He's 10 years old and much taller than his 12 year old sister. Thanks. I'm with you 100%! I can rip my hair out from this!!!!!
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
19 Aug 20
@DianneN Wow! He looks older than 10. Nice he's getting going in hockey at a young age. I know, right? It's maddening.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
@FayeHazel He wanted to play hockey since he was 2 years old. He even asked a coach if he could play with the 8 year olds since he didn't wear diapers anymore.. The coach let him, but the kids were too rough and he did some figure skating until he was 7 when he returned to hockey. He cried once when the coach wouldn't let him be the emergency goalie, because he never had lessons. Soon after, he had lessons, went to goalie camps, and practiced like a lunatic. The rest is history. lol Yes, it's maddening, Faye!
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@snowy22315 (179852)
• United States
19 Aug 20
Too many people want to pretend the virus isn't happening and it is business as usual. Congrats to you grandson and team though. My nephew used to play goalie for his soccer teams. He wasn't into running around on the field constantly...lol. In fact he told my sister, he wasn't interested in playing any sport that involved a ball.... He ended up swimming competively.
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@snowy22315 (179852)
• United States
19 Aug 20
@DianneN Goalie is arguably the most important player on the team. Nephew is about average in athleticism, he plays water polo now, but just kind of on a recreational basis. His college has an IM league of sorts..course with Covid nothing is happening now..
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
@snowy22315 With Covid, nothing should be happening now. Maybe safe practices, but that's it. Happy to hear your nephew is into sports. That's very healthy.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
I guess you are right! I'm totally surprised that my son would allow this!!!! Thank you! He's a great tennis player, horseback rider, and goalie. He is sought out to play goalie for so many teams. However, he should just stick to practice with a mask and social distancing. I don't know how this got so out of hand. Congrats to your nephew! He seems very athletic and good in what he chooses to do.
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@kanuck1 (4434)
19 Aug 20
I can understand your concern.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
Thanks, Ken. I wish my son understood it.
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@kanuck1 (4434)
19 Aug 20
@DianneN It seems that younger ones are not as concerned as older ones.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
@kanuck1 My son is very concerned about the virus and left Manhattan to live in a house in New Jersey to keep his family safe. Maybe he thinks he's too safe, but the virus is out there alive and well.
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@jobelbojel (35356)
• Philippines
19 Aug 20
I do not like that as well. Here sports of all sorts are suspended. No mass gathering.
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@jobelbojel (35356)
• Philippines
19 Aug 20
@DianneN For his tryouts, good thing that the room has been sanitized/
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
That's how it is here, too. I can't get over this!
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• United States
19 Aug 20
You and I think alike when it comes to the virus and wearing masks. I certainly wouldn't like it either and it's a bit surprising that none of the boys are wearing masks. But...congratulations to them for winning the finals and I have to say they do look happy.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
I agree with you. I know they wear masks in practice, but should wear them in games, too. I am so upset with what I have seen, and yet my son does everything possible to keep the family safe. I let him have it, but good!!! I'm still his mother. Thank you. They called my grandson in special to be goalie for the team. We are very proud of him!
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@Janet357 (75646)
19 Aug 20
Oh my... This is infuriating indeed. they are kids, quite vulnerable to virus. By the way, congratulations Miss D. I know you are one big proud grandma.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
I'm proud of his accomplishments, but this infuriates me. I hope he doesn't get the virus or bring it home!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
@Janet357 No, but my son did.
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@Janet357 (75646)
19 Aug 20
@DianneN Did your daughter-in-law expressed her concern to the coach?
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@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
20 Aug 20
Different generation have different point of view But at the end, your grandson is awesome
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
Not funny! I am sick to my stomach over this and so worried. I hope he and the kids don't get the virus or give it to their families. I want to bop my son over his head. Thanks. He can wait until the virus is over to win.
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@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
20 Aug 20
@DianneN yeah, many competitions postponed due to the virus. August is usually full many competitions because it is a special month
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• India
19 Aug 20
I think many people are not following the protocols but actually they should
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
They all should, especially my son! He knows better.
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• India
19 Aug 20
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@rhuenz (10643)
19 Aug 20
A big big hand for your grandson. Congrats.You might be proud of him but in the other hand there's a worried from your heart due to health concern. I hope there team reached more far. And your grandson be safe and in good health.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
Thanks for understanding my concerns. My grandson turned out to be a very good goalie and is sought after by many teams. I just want him and the family safe. To me, it's not that important to play during the pandemic.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
@rhuenz Health is the only thing that matters now!
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@rhuenz (10643)
19 Aug 20
@DianneN yes,you're right.Health is important.
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@much2say (55364)
• Los Angeles, California
19 Aug 20
Omg omg omg. I know exactly what you're saying and feeling . . . I do not like that either. It is SO worrisome to see that. Dog piling - omg. I just hope everyone stays safe and healthy!!!!
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@much2say (55364)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Aug 20
@DianneN You tell 'em, Mom! It's hard because while people say they are staying safe, I am finding that people do little things here and there that are actually not safe. I do think we all need to live and move forward, but it has to be in the safest ways possible . . . we have to continue to be cautious and not forget that .
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
@much2say Oh, I told him all that and much more! So sorry about your nephew.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
I knew you'd feel the same as I do. We will just have to wait and see. I already spoke to my son, but will give him another earful again. I am still his mother!!!
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
20 Aug 20
It's hard to play sports with the mask on but still, it's very important to follow these days. Congratulations to your grandson's victory!
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
20 Aug 20
@DianneN Hopefully, they will be wearing their masks next time.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
@cherriefic Hopefully. It would be better if there weren't a next time.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
But still is right! We just signed a contract to have a new deck put on, and the contractor assured me all the workers will wear a mask. If they can do it, so can the kids and coaches,
@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
22 Aug 20
I don't blame you at all. I can tell by your tone that you are furious as you should be. Why are they so careless with the young ones?
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
23 Aug 20
@DianneN You did all you could do. I hope he keeps all your concerns in mind.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Aug 20
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Aug 20
I let my son have it. He will do what he wants apparently.
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@thelme55 (76851)
• Germany
19 Aug 20
I can feel you. I don´t like it either.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
You know what a Covid nut I am. I am so upset over this, Thelma.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
@thelme55 Thank you. I do see danger everywhere.
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@thelme55 (76851)
• Germany
20 Aug 20
@DianneN You are not a Covid nut. You are just scared because you care for your children and grandchildren. I can relate to your feelings. I try not to be so scared as I would be seeing danger every where.
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@LindaOHio (177038)
• United States
19 Aug 20
First of all, congratulations to your grandson! I agree with all the rest, especially with no one wearing a mask! Try and have a wonderful Wednesday.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
19 Aug 20
Thank you. I am proud of his skills, but am so livid with my son for allowing this to happen. Usually, he is so cautious about the virus. I give up!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
@LindaOHio Thanks and you, too!
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@LindaOHio (177038)
• United States
20 Aug 20
@DianneN I totally understand. Have a great Thursday.
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@sophie09 (34236)
• Indonesia
20 Aug 20
Such a proud moment about your grandson but yes thats bad that they dont have their mask on.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
It's very, very bad. Thanks, Sophie.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
20 Aug 20
@sophie09 You better believe it! I'm still his mother. lol
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@sophie09 (34236)
• Indonesia
20 Aug 20
@DianneN did you tell him that you didnt like this
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