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helenkacan.livejournal.com

I was watching the season opener of Battle of the Blades (a unique CANADIAN mashup of pairs skating involving hockey players with figure skaters) when they showed historical footage of a skater going by on the ice with the name "McKay" on the jersey, along with #21. So, of course, I just had to check him out. Here's what I found:

Randall McKay
Born January 25, 1967 in Montreal, Quebec
Drafted by Detroit and played his entire career in the U.S. until his final pro year (2002-2003) when he was back in his hometown with the Montreal Canadiens.

Somebody SO needs to write a story where Rodney drags the entire team back to Canada and not to Jeannie's place in Vancouver ... but to Montreal to see his cousin, even if the timing doesn't work out to watch him still playing. Montreal in the wintertime is grotesquely cold (a bunch of us decided to run to a now-gone famous deli at 2:00 a.m. many decades ago), so it would be funny to hear Rodney bitching and Randy telling him to suck it up, that the (Fort) McMurray McKays are just as hardy as the Montreal McKays.

Anyway, I just HAD to SQUEE!!!!!

Even better if Randall realises that John is in love with his cousin. I know - I have great dreams, lol. And fic ideas, too!

Current Mood: ditzy
Current Location: A room with a view, Villa by the Lake
Current Music: Quietly grumbling computer.

helenkacan.livejournal.com

I just finished reading an e-newsletter about the unknown dangers of anaphylaxis and a campaign to educate the public by Julie Bowen (of Modern Family). Here's what it said (bolded area EXTREMELY relevant):

NOTE: Common symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction, which can happen anywhere from five to 30 minutes after exposure, include a red, usually itchy rash; a swollen throat or swollen areas of the body; wheezing; passing out; chest tightness; trouble breathing; a hoarse voice; trouble swallowing; vomiting; diarrhea; stomach cramping; a pale or red color to the face and body; and even a feeling of impending doom, according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology. While anaphylaxis is often talked about in the context of children—who are less likely to have encountered possible allergens yet and therefore may not realize that they cause problems—it can affect people of all ages.

The details amazed me and so I wonder if one of TPTB had more than a second-hand knowledge of anaphylaxis because the "feeling of impending doom" is something we came to expect of Rodney and his loathing of those enforced nature walks on unknown worlds, not to mention running for their lives back to the Stargate. But we attributed that to HIM instead of to his allergies.

We haven't always taken Rodney's apprehension and complaints seriously (neither did his teammates) but, considering the above, it's no wonder he carried such fears with him everywhere. It's also a shame that this aspect of his character was played more for laughs instead of launching an educational campaign to inform the public.

Anyway, I just thought I'd share because of that highlighted passage.

Current Mood: curious
Current Location: A room with a view, Villa by the Lake
Current Music: Birds chirping outside my window.

em_kellesvig

I found these over on the MGM site -- promo photos of Rodney McKay from the upcoming SGU episode "Seizure." Yeah, I know, it's that show. But it's McKay!

Click and keep on clicking for the really big photos!

ETA: Found and added one more!