Thursday Night- Speed Skating!

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Lizanne
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Postby Lizanne » 05 Jan 2012, 11:16

Nathan suggested we have a track day at the speed skating rink. and i think it's a good idea!

details are here
http://www.sydneyarrows.com/Arrows_Webs ... chool.html

there are plenty of skate school speed skates in all sizes. come a little early (6 ish) and i'll make sure the skates in you'r size are sharp.
I was thinking the 19th is a good day to give it a go. so come down and give those cyclist legs a shot to go fast on the ice! it's just like @ the track. go fast turn left.

Who's in?

1. Nathan
2. Lizanne

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Postby Anthony » 05 Jan 2012, 17:26

Awesome! looks like fun. Wouldn't mind giving it a try :) Could be good for a few laughs.

1. Nathan
2. Lizanne
3. Anthony Ph

timyone
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Postby timyone » 06 Jan 2012, 08:52

How much?

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Postby Lizanne » 06 Jan 2012, 09:08

it's $16. (includes skate hire).
you'll need to wear a helmet and long pants and shirt. and i also recomend gloves and knee pads (i wear both)
oh clear glasses are also good.

p.s if you'r fast enough Maggie (the coach) will let you stay on for races and club time!

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Karzie
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Postby Karzie » 06 Jan 2012, 10:11

OK, I'm in.

1. Nathan
2. Lizanne
3. Anthony Ph
4. Karzie

Is there beer?

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Postby mikesbytes » 06 Jan 2012, 10:29

I'm not around that date, but I'm interested in doing in next time

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Postby Lizanne » 06 Jan 2012, 10:30

Is there beer?
on speed skate blades? have you seen how sharp they are?

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Postby rhys » 08 Jan 2012, 12:43

Pencil me in! I have ice skated a few times, but never this fast. Knowing I have an impulse control problem, I will be charing you with making sure I don't kill myself Lizanne.

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Postby Toff » 09 Jan 2012, 10:13

1. Nathan
2. Lizanne
3. Anthony Ph
4. Karzie
5. Toff

Always wanted to have a go doing this. except I have no idea how to turn. Might have to bring (and wear) padding...

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Postby Lizanne » 09 Jan 2012, 10:16

1. Nathan
2. Lizanne
3. Anthony Ph
4. Karzie
5. Toff
6. Rhys

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Postby timyone » 11 Jan 2012, 07:37

Hey I'm a possible maybe for this, do we need to book?

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Postby Lizanne » 11 Jan 2012, 08:17

naw, i just want to know how many skates i'll need to sharpen

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Postby timyone » 11 Jan 2012, 17:54

I can SMS you close to start time, am unsure about sickness and finishing work on time

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Camilla
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Postby Camilla » 18 Jan 2012, 13:49

I'd LOVE to have done this but am going away tomorrow morning. Let me know for next time!!! I used to do a mean Time Warp on skates at Maxi's Roller-rink and still beat the boys to the last pollywaffle.

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Postby timyone » 18 Jan 2012, 15:09

I'd LOVE to have done this but am going away tomorrow morning. Let me know for next time!!! I used to do a mean Time Warp on skates at Maxi's Roller-rink and still beat the boys to the last pollywaffle.

:shock:

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Postby timyone » 19 Jan 2012, 21:07

ok I didn't actually get any action snaps.. but here is us before and after :D

(before)

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and after

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I had never actually thought of the fact that we may fall over until I turned up and Nathan told me we needed helmets etc?!

The highlight of the night had to be Ian's helmet!!

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Loved it, and am trying to work out if it would be better than free pilates..

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Postby Lizanne » 20 Jan 2012, 07:40

it's more exciting!
and another excuse to wear a skinsuit!

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Postby timyone » 20 Jan 2012, 08:16

these skin suits don't cover so much...

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Postby Lizanne » 20 Jan 2012, 08:47

they cover less in cycling.

And for anyone who missed out, skate school is on every thursday, and you can come down any time!

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Postby marc2131 » 20 Jan 2012, 11:46

Ice skating. I always assumed it was the roller variety.
Tried it for the first time since I was 11 about a year ago. Scary.
Much further to fall than what I remember from the old days.

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Postby rhys » 20 Jan 2012, 14:46

I really enjoyed it, thanks for teeing this up Lizanne. I might be inclined to go again another time.

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Postby Lizanne » 31 Jan 2012, 14:20

couple of the guys @ skating were asking about you lot! they said you did alright, and were wondering if you were comming back.

Sooooo... who's up for a repeat thursday speed skating session?

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Postby timyone » 02 Feb 2012, 18:41

I am, though it's a fight between this and free Pilates :(

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Postby JoTheBuilder » 02 Feb 2012, 19:06

I'm in this time...!

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Postby rhys » 02 Feb 2012, 20:14

If this rain keeps up I could be a regular.

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Postby Camilla » 05 Feb 2012, 09:31

I'd be in if you do it again!

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Postby Lizanne » 06 Feb 2012, 07:17

ya it's on every thursday! and i have training so i'll be there.
i'll get there about 5:45 this week.
oh and i think Jo is going to be there too. we can have a girls night

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Postby Camilla » 06 Feb 2012, 08:59

I think I've got a dinner on but if not I'll be there for sure! I'll let you know.


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