Roller skating is a retro love of mine. And I recently re-discovered it. I hadn't been skating since junior high...and a couple of months ago we decided to go for family night. In my mind it was like riding a bike--something that I could do by just showing up and lacing up some skates. Turns out, however, that roller skating skills leave you without practice. In fact, the basic skill of standing up on roller skates leaves you without practice. I was shocked at how hard it was. But it was an absolute blast. And I couldn't wait to go again. So, when all 3 of my sisters were in town and we were looking for something to do with the kiddies, I suggested skating. And we had loads o' fun. And I was a little bit better--but not much.
The "big" kids were rocking the Hokey Pokey--much to the little kiddies amusement. And although the Hokey Pokey is alot of fun, what I really wanted to be able to do was to "rollerdance" like the girls who were showing off in the middle. My first reaction was to roll my eyes and laugh at them a little bit, but secretly I wanted to be moving and shaking in sync. It looked like so much fun and I was very jealous. I may have become a little bit of a starer/stalker because it amused me so much. Ah, to be young again...
As for Classic Skating, I highly recommend it. On Monday you can get the whole family in for 10 bucks {not including skate rental} and Thursday is only a dollar per hour. It's great fun--and if you decide to go call us first and invite us along {please}.
