goon (hockey) movie

this evening I watched a DVD movie on loan from the library, 'goon'. it is a hockey movie, starring seann william scott. i also recognized liev schreiber, and eugene levy, in it. most of the movie takes place in canada, and it appears all of it was filmed 'north of the border' as well. the main character was a bar bouncer, then gets a tryout with the local hockey team. there was a 'hockey hooligan' in it, the main character's friend. i am aware that there are 'hooligans' of most any sport, but that is not why i was watching the movie. and i will admit that i do not go to see the fighting in hockey, as i go to see the skill. and most of the storyline of this movie was about the fighting, as there is a reason why it is called 'goon'. the main character is an 'enforcer'. i had to laugh a little when he still wants to act like a bouncer, such as cleaning up after somebody spits in the locker room. there is a love interest in it, and i am ambivalent about that based on how her character was written. there aren't that many hockey movies that i am aware of, aside from 'slap shot', and this isn't that much like it. i liked hearing a bagpipe version of 'scotland the brave' near the end, and it made sense to have it when the team is called 'highlanders'. in the special features the 'making of' segment is long, as there are numerous clips taken from the filming, as well as interviews with the actors. the case has the sequel as well, and i will want to watch it on a later day. i liked knowing it is based on a true story.
    I was active today, despite having the day off for the holiday. i had 'yule log' on for most of the day if i was home, as i like the concept of the program although it seemed like at times it was on 'repeat'. i went on a meetup walk at como zoo in st. paul, we went outside to see the animals first. when we went inside to see those exhibits, i asked about the seals and penguins. i guess the event coordinator meant to take us there but didn't. so when we were done i went out again to see that building, the 'marine animals'. when i got back i had lunch, including a can of steel reserve beer. then i went out on a long walk around the neighborhood. i netted plenty of coins, including but not limited to the car wash. plenty of pennies were found there, and in all i found over a dollar's worth in coins. so i said this was enough to get another bag of old dutch chips from speedway. that is what i did tonight after watching the movie, as well as get gas for the car and get christmas cards mailed to the friends and family that sent them. there was five cards in all.