I don't know about you, but our practice floor is filthy. Does anybody have a practice floor that isn't? I recently discovered a new item that has helped a lot with keeping my bearings clean for a longer period of time. They are called Grind King Rims Bearing Protection or Grind King Rims Axle Thread Saver. There might be other brands, as well. I got mine at a skateboard shop, but you can also buy them online. They come in funky colors, too ...
Since my husband’s at-work injury in March and the subsequent hit our personal finances have taken due to his claim having been initially denied (and still making its way through the legal system), I’ve been hypersensitive about scrutinizing our consumption of everything from entertainment to food and necessities. That is, I’m counting every fucking penny. It’s been stressful, however having been forced to examine our habits has been eye opening, and at times I’ve found myself lured
OLYMPIA, WA / SEATTLE, WA -- This weekend sees the potential for a few different kinds of derby history being made as the originators of the modern flat-track game, Texas, head into the Pacific Northwest as the latest to take on on a multi-game challenge against tough area teams. Texas will take on Oly on Saturday night and then go up against Rat City on Sunday afternoon ...
DENVER, CO -- Denver's Rocky Mountain (officially #3 in WFTDA West Region and unofficially #3 in the nation via DNN) plays host to Baltimore's Charm City (#4 in WFTDA Eastern Region and #11 nationally via DNN) this Saturday, June 5 ... This bout will be covered live on DNN via live video stream. Join us for the action at 6:30pm Mountain (8:30pm Eastern) ...
May marked another pretty solid month for the DNN Power Rankings. In 27 bouts involving at least one Power Ranked team, the higher-ranked team won 25 times, giving us a 92% percent accuracy for the month ...
This day feels like it lasted for eighteen hours instead of nine, merely because I’m regressing to my late twenties and going to happy hour tonight ... Seriously, what has my old age come to if I’m letting a Thursday evening meet-up to consume free appetizers and over-priced drinks with other retired derby friends be [ ... ] ...