Skate playdate

I got out of work at 1 yesterday (as I always do) and headed over to the local community center where they have an outdoor skate park.
It is gated and locked, as it's right next to a school. I had a couple hours to kill before the gates opened at 3, so I went inside the building. This was where I played my one and only derby bout.

Memories

One of my friends showed up a little early, too, so we chatted a bit, so I didn't have to sit alone looking like a creeper.

I just wanted to get in and spend some time on that halfpipe

When my other friend showed up with her daughters...then another new derby skater showed up, it looked like we might have the place to ourselves for awhile.
I got some runs in on the half-pipe, skated around to some of the other ramps and basically just tried to keep moving. I'd love to just feel more comfortable on wheels.
I was having fun, but my derby friend is super intense. She's an aggressive skater and makes me nervous to skate too close to her.
So I tried to stay away until she went into the bowl for a bit, then the young skate boarders showed up and it got a little too crowded for my liking.
I got in a half hour, but was disappointed that I couldn't share the ramp with my friend but whaddaya gonna do, right?

me, crazy derby skater, ex-derby friend, and crazy's daughter in front

I think I am not made for groups though. I will just stick to sneaking off to skate alone, or wait for my more sensible, calm friends to join me.

On another note, though, I was a little sore from all the extra physical activity I've been adding to my life, I went out for my morning run/walk. I had to cut the running short, as my lungs were struggling (it's very windy and chilly this morning).
The sky never disappoints.