Keeping fit!!

[Skatergirl1]

Hi all, I am still alive and kicking!! Well skating..... as I can no longer go ice skating because they have closed the rink and I have to isolate, I have bought myself a pair of roller skates, so at least now I can get in some exercise for the permitted hour, and also keep my lung health going, can so feel the difference from not exercising in the last month. Hope you all keep safe and well xxx

[Caspiana]

Long time no see Skatergirl1 . So glad to hear you are managing to skate albeit in dry land. It's good to hear from you. Lots of love to you.

Cas xx 🙋🐶💓

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Caspiana]

thank you Cas, I hope you are going from strength to strength after your op, and continue improving. and I also hope you keep safe and well in the awful situation that the world is facing xx

[Caspiana in reply to Skatergirl1]

*HUG* I am doing as well as I can be thank you Skatergirl1 . You keep safe too. xx 🙋

[Oshgosh in reply to Caspiana]

It’s good to hear you are keeping safe.

[Caspiana in reply to Oshgosh]

Thank you Oshgosh . Doing my best. xx 👋

[Yatzy in reply to Caspiana]

Thank you so much, Cas. 🦋 I’ve just woken to a positive, friendly forum again, I’d forgotten it used to be like this, despite our problems. Let’s keep spreading the happiness 💕❤️💕💪😍🌸 Well done, my lung buddies friend. 🎁 Your plan is certainly breaking the tedium of isolation for us all....LOVE 🌷🌿🌷xx

[Yatzy in reply to Yatzy]

PS I think I’m on the wrong post, sorry!

Welcome back, Skatergirl 🎖 another heart lifter ❤️ Roll on with your super exercise, I’m amazed 👀😬🙈👏

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Yatzy]

Thank you Yatzy. Stay safe xx

[Caspiana in reply to Yatzy]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Lemon7]

Well done. Keep fit and keep safe.

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Lemon7]

Thank you 🍋 7, you too xx

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Enjoy your skating and stay safe 😊 Bernadette xx 🌈

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Damon1864]

Thank you Damon1864, and you too xx

[Katinka46]

Great stuff. Just reminiscing with an old school friend about roller skating early on Sunday mornings and coming back to our house for coffee and hot rolls.

And the bestest ever once-in-lifetime day’s ice skating one January weekend when Derwenwater froze 18 inches and we skated from one end to the other in exquisite cold, clear, still winter sun. Magic.

Bought myself roller blades for my fiftieth. Skated round the shop, the assistant, who looked about twelve, looked up at me and said: “What are you like?” “Just be thankful that I am not your mother.” I replied as I swooshed past her.

Enjoy the freedom of your wheels in these restricted times.

Kate xx

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Katinka46]

Hello, Katinka46, oh wow, skating on a frozen lake, I bet that was Magical, lucky you!! Get your skates back on girl. And have some more fun, your never too old, I’m 58 lol xx. Keep safe 🙏❤️

[Katinka46 in reply to Skatergirl1]

73, struggling to breathe just to get across the kitchen to fill a kettle and two arthritic knees that no one wants to operate on? Not b*****y likely my dear. You do all my skating for me. Happy with the memories.

Love

Kate xxx

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Katinka46]

Oh bless you Kate. I wasn’t thinking, I just think everyone is the same age as me.....but I’m glad you have some happy memories ❤️

[Yatzy in reply to Katinka46]

Sounds magical 🥳 Why are assistants, police persons, dentists, surgeons always about 12 these days....?? 🤣 xx

[Gladwyn in reply to Katinka46]

Anya Seton wrote a book called Derwentwater.... 😀 nothing to do with skating though!

As a child I used to 'skate' without skates on lol in a quarry in the winter when it was frozen more or less solid . As I skated along, the ice would crack behind me ! How lucky I was I didn't end up falling through the ice. !!

[joyce74]

Well done you, glad you feel the benefit of all that exercise x

[Skatergirl1 in reply to joyce74]

Thank you Joyce, I certainly do, I still get breathless but push on xx. Keep safe x

[joyce74 in reply to Skatergirl1]

You too x

[Fircone]

It’s good to hear from you skater girl, keep on roller skating for the time being, you’ll soon be back on the ice.

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Fircone]

Thank you Fircone, I’ve got to do something to keep a bit fit. Stay safe xx

[Hacienda]

Nice to hear from you Hun, Carry on Skating , exercise is always welcome. Have a Lovely day. Stay safe. XXX C.

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Hacienda]

Hi Hacienda, thank you, I’m trying my best, don’t want all my hard work to get a bit fitter going down the pan, whilst having to isolate. Hope you are keeping well? Stay safe xx

[Craigb84]

I used to love ice skating when me and my twin brother were wee guys

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Craigb84]

Your never too old to start again!! I was 57 last year when I started again lol and It’s helped to improve my lung health, I still get out of breath, but can do more now that when I started. Stay safe xx

[Corin1950]

Good to hear from you Skatergirl. I used to love roller skating when I was a teenager. Learnt all the dances and took some exams. It was great fun and did enable me to ice skate quite easily on the few occasions I’ve tried it. Went about a year ago in Switzerland and after a careful cautious lap was off again . It’s a wonderful hobby and a fun way to keep fit. Take care

X

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Corin1950]

Wow how clever, and being able to dance well done!!! I am happy just going forward at the moment and keeping my balance, finding it harder than being on ice lol xx

[sassy59]

Good to see you Skatergirl. Glad you’re able to exercise.

Stay safe xxxx 🌹

[Skatergirl1 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you Sassy, Yes have to do something, it’s taken me a long retime to improve my fitness and I don’t want to loose it!! Stay safe xx

[skischool]

Maybe you could set up a half pipe in the front room.learn a few new tricks and in the process you may even get a day out to A & E Skaty.

Ski's in the loft still unfortunately. xx

[Skatergirl1 in reply to skischool]

Omg....no.... I am happy just being able to go forwards in one piece!! Hope you are keeping well ski’s? And a tickle for scruffs. Stay safe xx

[CDPO16]

Hi there, enjoy your roller skates. I only tried them once in my childhood when I was bought a pair as a present. Found myself rolling down the front street gathering speed to be stopped by crashing into a concrete lamp post at the end of the street. Put me off for life!

[Skatergirl1 in reply to CDPO16]

Oh bless you.... I have a similar experience when I got my first trike, I was too busy watching my feet in the pedals....and rode straight into lamppost and knocked myself out!! Stay safe xx

[CDPO16 in reply to Skatergirl1]

Gosh, that was a grim experience. I was just winded. You are obviously an ace on skates rather than wheels. Hope you stay safe too xx

[Skatergirl1 in reply to CDPO16]

Thank you xx yes I must admit I never did enjoy riding a bike x

[Bingo88]

Hi Skatergirl1. Hope you are keeping well. I had my cardio rehab called off cause of this virus. That was helping with my lungs. I have found keep fit vids on youtube to do at home. Helps to pass the day and keep me going. Take care. Hope the suggestion helps Brian xx

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Bingo88]

Hi Brian, I’m glad you have found something to keep you fit, until you can carry on with your rehab, unfortunately I don’t have any room to exercise indoors. Stay safe and well xx

[Buzzytruk]

I could only ever skate backwards on ice. 🤔.

I long to get rollers on again.

My husband outed my roller skating boots when we moved here.......

Although finding a roller drome in my part of the country would not be easy.

Skate safe, stay home......

Jo. 😊😊

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Buzzytruk]

Hey, skating backwards....impressive!! Yes there is not facility here either for roller skating, but making use of empty, flat car park along the road. Stay safe xx

[watergazer]

👋 hi skater girl. Great stuff that you found a way to carry on skating Lovely to hear from you. Me - I hate the idea of skating. I’m too scared about falling over 🤣Anita

[Skatergirl1 in reply to watergazer]

Hi Anita, thank you. Well I do fall over, but thankfully I have full body padding....I look a bit like mr blobby on skates lol xx 😘

[HungryHufflepuff]

It's good to see you 😊 Keep on skating 👍⛸️⛸️

[Skatergirl1 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Hey thank you xx keep safe 🌈

[Hidden]

Loved to going to Durham ice rink in my younger days. Enjoy your skating.😊

[Skatergirl1 in reply to Hidden]

Oh my goodness, I spent my childhood skating at The Forum, in Billingham , not far from Durham xx

[Hidden]

Well they say it's a small world just goes to show doesn't it. I remember Billingham as a new town. enjoy your day.😊 xx