To the best of my memory I have done very little blogging about the new sport I joined. For those of you with out the super secret decoder ring, I mean roller derby. Back in December I attended my inaugural meeting of the Dominion Derby Girls and set my sights on joining the referee pool. I quickly discovered that my old, old skates just weren't all that. Thus became the obsession that lead to today. First it was new bearings, then new faster wheels, followed by new sticky wheels (that I got half price cause someone else did not like them.) . Ending today when I decided to take that hard earned birthday money and get all new skates, the last straw was seeing my toes coming out of the boot around the tongue. And the fact that my toes are always numb. I wanted a more expensive skate, but could not justify the expense at this time. But the item I have enjoyed the most is the socks! I adore derby socks!!!

The gals have been great too! This has been a hugely educational experience in my mind. It has served to break down so many misconceptions I had about women in general, stay at home moms, career women, navy women, and so many more. I love each of them for what they bring to the rink. Who would have thought? Roller Derby the Great Equalizer!