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KK - Relieved

02/15/2024 at 6:57pm EST

original post was on 2/12/24 at 1:14pm,

For those of you who may have missed this.

I am so happy to announce the KK Donation Drive was a success.

Thanks to all who donated and passed on encouragement and thoughts.

Look for a few fixes to KK in the next couple of weeks.

If you still wish to donate, here are all the details and background.

KK- I Don't Even Want To Think About It

02/09/2024 at 12:45pm EST

For the last eleven days a KK Donation has been underway. Some of the regular KKA2Y members have continued to support the site with a few donations of over $100 and a few of the rest have made a donation of whatever they can afford. But the volume of donations is way down, forcing me to think perhaps the shelf life may be reaching the end of KK/A2Y.

I certainly do not want this to end but it has come to the point of at least questioning the future of KK/A2Y. Whatever decision I make, I guarantee you KK will be around all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, but 'I don't even want to think about it' at this point.

I know now I bit off more than I could chew with the upgrade, which basically became an almost complete rebuild, a lot more cash was spent that I had imagined. I also know I am going on my 20th year of 'doing what I do' and maybe I am doing something wrong?

Ask yourself, would you miss visiting KK on a regular basis? If the answer is yes, please donate if you can. Any amount will help.

I don't want to paint a blurry picture, I don't want your sympathy, the only thing I want is your understanding. I still have faith in the hockey community and hope you have faith in me.

To donate: (direct links to PayPal or GoFundMe or Zelle, (the email address to use with Zelle is kuklaskorner at gmail dot com). I am no longer using venmo.

KK members who have donated in the past will get the majority of ads removed for a year for $20, non-members will get the ads removed for $25. Make sure to register as a member too.

original post date was 2/5/24 at 9:56am

KK- Improved Health And Help Requested

02/04/2024 at 9:28pm EST

I planned to do a KK Donation Drive about two weeks ago, then I was hit with a bug I've never experienced before. To make this short, I am back in action with no relapses going on, a day and a half of good health.

I could use some help monetarily wise. Ad revenue is way down, a sign of the times, as is direct advertising.

Any help is appreciated.

Donate- (direct links to PayPal or GoFundMe or Zelle, (the email address to use with Zelle is kuklaskorner at gmail dot com). I am no longer using venmo.

KK members who have donated in the past will get the majority of ads removed for a year for $20, non-members will get the ads removed for $25. Make sure to register as a member too.

Thanks in advance.

original post was on 1/25/24 at 1:13pm

KK- Under The Weather

01/04/2024 at 2:42pm EST

I've been feeling pretty sluggish the last two days and blamed it on too much celebrating after Michigan's Rose Bowl win.

I was prodded to go see a Dr. and low and behold, strep throat.

I'll do what I can to keep KK/A2Y up to date, but I do need to get some rest.

Happy New Year 2024

01/01/2024 at 12:01am EST

Health and happiness to you and yours in 2024.

KK- Time To Enjoy The Spirit Of The Season

12/24/2023 at 10:28am EST

The couch awaits me along with a few beverages and a day of appetizers and then more appetizers.

Truthfully I could use a few days of rest and the plan is to do just that.

I hope all of you have a tremendous few days, enjoy your time with family and friends then get right back into hockey mode.

I will return either sometime on the 26th or early on the 27th.

Merry Christmas everyone and enjoy the spirit of the season.

Happy Thanksgiving 2023

11/23/2023 at 7:56am EST

It's a special day here in the USA where thoughts turn to a cajun deep fried turkey, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes with sour cream and chives plus pumpkin pie and a crumb apple pie to top it off.

I plan to take it very easy today and hope to enjoy a Detroit Lions win. Tonight my attention will turn to The Game in Ann Arbor on Saturday.

To the KK members, lurkers and guests, have a great day with family and friends. We have a lot to be thankful for.


"We Have Because They Gave"

11/11/2023 at 9:43am EST

Honor a veteran today and every day.

KK- Taking It Easy Today

11/08/2023 at 1:48pm EST

I am having a blurry eye day probably caused by looking at my computer monitor day and night.

So I am going to kick back and check for news every so often today and will post if necessary.

Happy Thanksgiving Canada

10/09/2023 at 5:55am EDT

One more sleep until puck drop.

KK- Out Until Early Afternoon

10/01/2023 at 8:58am EDT

I will be unavailable today until 1:30pm or so.

Yom Kippur - The Holiest Day Of The Year

09/24/2023 at 7:15pm EDT

It begins near sunset tonight and ends at nightfall tomorrow.

from CNN,

Jews around the world are to face their misdeeds and sins over the year through worship and prayer so that they may atone for their wrongdoings. With fear and wonder in facing God’s judgment, Jews seek forgiveness. In doing so, people are called to self-reflect on their failings and flaws.

No matter how you spend the day, it’s a time to atone in your own way, whether in a synagogue or at home. Synagogues hold religious services throughout the day for practicing Jews to come pray introspectively, either asking for forgiveness or expressing regret of sins committed in the past year. Once you atone, it’s thought to be starting the Jewish new year with a “clean slate,” absolved of past transgressions.

According to tradition and lore, the origins of Yom Kippur can be traced to Moses’ leading the ancient Israelites out of slavery, as described in the book of Exodus. He led them to Mount Sinai, where Moses himself went up the mountain to receive the Ten Commandments from God. Upon returning with the tablets, he found that his people were worshiping a false idol, a Golden Calf. Moses destroyed the tablets in anger, but the people atoned for their sin, so God forgave them.

read on

Happy Labo(u)r Day Weekend

08/31/2023 at 8:54pm EDT

Both the US and Canada will celebrate Labo(u)r Day on Monday, September 4th and I imagine many of you are traveling or will soon be.

I just wanted to let you know I will be around and for those of you who are moving about this weekend, please be safe and have a great time doing it.

Hockey news will pick up after the long holiday weekend so stay tuned, our game on the ice has been missed and I am so looking forward to its return.

KK- Off For A Bit

06/06/2023 at 12:32pm EDT

Off to the clinic to meet with my cardiologist for consultation and a test.

I should be back in 3-4 hours.

This time I know today is the day, unlike yesterday when I arrived 24 hours early.

KK- Out This Afternoon

06/05/2023 at 12:35pm EDT

Time for a follow up visit with my cardiologist and probably another test too.

I hope to be back by 4:30pm and will get caught up at that time.

update 1:54pm, This is a first for me, appointment is tomorrow. So an hour wasted today, then repeat and rinse tomorrow.

KK- An Hour Of Downtime

06/01/2023 at 4:41pm EDT

KK will be inaccessible tonight starting around 9pm ET as we continue to improve your experience while on KK.

The downtime should be around one hour.

KK- The Site Has Been Moved To A New Host

05/31/2023 at 10:49pm EDT

KK/A2Y has moved to a new server and host.

You should notice an increase of speed once on the site including pages loading quicker.

There is still a lot of work to be done until I am completely satisfied, and my priority is to make sure you feel the same way.

I will keep you posted as things progress and at this point I believe we are on the right track.

KK- Moving Day

05/31/2023 at 7:26am EDT

KK- Undergoing Two Tests This Morning

05/22/2023 at 7:01am EDT

Happy Victoria Day to all the great folks in Canada.

I am off to the Henry Ford Medical Center for an Echocardiogram then followed by a Nuclear Stress Test.

I'm guessing I should be back around 11am.

update 9:59am, I am home a little early, will have the results sometime tomorrow.

Thanks all for the thoughts.

KK- Some Down Time

05/15/2023 at 8:11am EDT

I am off to see my ophthalmologist to receive a shot in my eye which should help clear up some liquid behind my retina, which has caused blurry vision.

I have no idea how long I will be gone or any down time but I will update/post when able to do so.

update 11:50am, Back home, the procedure was painless thanks to eye numbing drops. Will have to take it a bit easy today.

Thanks everyone for your concern.

KK- Changes On The Way

04/18/2023 at 9:49am EDT

Look for some changes and tweaks in the next few months to KK/A2Y.

Coming on board is a new developer who will take a good look at the performance of the site, fix a few problems which still exist since KK 2.0 and also make a few recommendations. A possible switch to a new host will be looked at too. Getting KK up to my standards will be priority #1.

I am meeting with the new group later today and I will keep you posted as we progress.

I am not saying all the items listed below will be changed/fixed but they will be discussed.

KK- Back Soon

04/15/2023 at 9:22am EDT

I will be without web access until noon or so today.

I will update when I return or feel free to use the comment section to become a KK junior reporter.

I don't expect much breaking news unless another coach is terminated.

KK- I Could Use Some Help

04/09/2023 at 6:30pm EDT

update 4/7/23 at 1:17am, It has been a different donation drive. A relatively slow stream of donations but steady continues to come in. In the past, usually after 2-3 days donations stop, but we are closing in on day 4 and donations continue. I will leave this for a few more days.

It has been an okay season for me which includes my health status plus the upgrade to KK 2.0.

I am getting my health taken care of and the upgrade has stabilized and over the summer more goodies will be added for you the KK member and the lurker too.

Ad revenue has been down, way down then what I expected and could use some help.

You know the routine...

Donate- (direct links to PayPal or GoFundMe or Zelle, (the email address to use with Zelle is kuklaskorner at gmail dot com). I also realized I have venmo too.

KK members who have donated in the past will get the majority of ads removed for a year for $20, non-members will get the ads removed for $25. Make sure to register as a member too.

Thanks to all and I am looking forward to playoff coverage, the first round may be one for the ages.

original post was on 4/3/23 at 10am

Happy Easter

04/09/2023 at 8:07am EDT

It is true! The Lord has risen and appeared to Simon. -Luke 24:34

KK- Keeping A Low Profile These Days

03/25/2023 at 4:38am EDT

The last few weeks I've been laying low and dealing with health issues again. In and out and in again of emergency rooms and hospitals is not what I planned for but I am dealing with this as best as I can. Yes I am growing very tired of this but refuse to give in to this disease.

I've been experiencing stomach issues and now have been diagnosed with diabetic macular edema (DME). Basically fluid builds up behind the retina causing blurred vision. I am meeting with an eye specialist on April 10th and will know the course of action then.

I'm tired, drained and just want to feel better. Please keep me in your thoughts.

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