I live in Ohio, and my six year-old son is becoming a hockey nut, and my daughter enjoys skating as well. My wife's father used to freeze over her backyard when she was a kid, and three years ago she thought it would be a good idea to build our own rink.
Each year the rink has gotten bigger, and the mistakes fewer. I love watching the kids and their friends have a blast. Thanks for the site, and now the forum.