What the puck? Part 2

Claude Lemieux back in the NHL? Are they serious? From what I understand, San Jose is bringing him back to the big leagues — at 43 years old! I will admit, I thought he had to be older than that. It sure seems like I've been hating that guy since I was 4 or 5 years old and just learning the sport. Not that 43 is old, heck, I'm 42, but in hockey? I guess with guys like 46 year-old Chris Chelios, who technically is still on the Red Wings roster though on injured reserve, as well as old-time hockey great Gordie Howe, who played when he was 51 for the Whalers, it's not that unusual. But c'mon, Gordie is Mr. Hockey — what can you really call Lemieux except, well, I can't write it here.

Photocards this holiday season

Making your own photocards for the holidays? There are plenty of sites that will turn your uploaded photo into a snazzy card — and every one of them has different styles to choose from. But if you are budget conscience this year, then you may want to look at the difference in the bottom line rather than the styles. Depending upon how many you need to send out (don't forget to add in the price of postage to your grand total), this list may help you make up your mind:

4x8 photocards 

smugmug.com    12.95/20   26.95/50   49.95/100

snapfish.com    15.00/20   27.50/50   45.00/100  (get an additional 20% off with coupon code "holiday08")

shutterfly.com      16.50/25*   26.00/50   44.00/100

photoworks.com    18.75/25*   33.00/50   66.00/100

kodakgallery.com   13.98/20 29.95/50   59.90/100

*25 per box rather than 20

Jordyn and Mackensey, October 2008