Jack Falla’s influence on the backyard rink community, yours truly, and this website is well documented. Thousands of people drag plywood out of the basement or from under the deck and spend a day or two each fall erecting their…
First off, allow me to apologize. This site has been in existence for nearly two years, and I’m only NOW writing a post about determining slope. Why am I apologizing? BECAUSE THIS IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT THING EVERY POTENTIAL…
Close your eyes for a minute and imagine the perfect guys-only vacation. One week to do whatever you want, to answer to nobody, and take part in activities that normal life typically preclude you from doing. Away from the cell…
Just over a year ago, we shared with you the unofficial backyard rinkbuilder’s anthem, a killer tune by Backyard Rinc owner Greg Michalski. Since then ‘The Backyard Rinc Song’ has taken off, even going so far as to be included…
Ask any high school kid who has spent time talking careers with his guidance counselor, and they’ll feed you the same line: “Do what you love.” Riiiight. Unfortunately, playing video games and eating Taco Bell does not pay the rent,…
