A derby wedding, a nail biting bout, a dance dance party...

Recently, I was starting to think that things were getting a little boring in my life.  When people ask me what's up? It's the same things - work, derby, work, derby - outings with friends, a swim class here or there, committee meetings, derby, work, derby.   This weekend was a great example of how that derby, derby, derby makes it so much fun.

Saturday was open scrimmage and there were just not enough skaters that we all ended up playing a ton.  I got to scrimmage with my derby wife - we're a great combo - and some other skaters who I don't skate with much.  After scrimmaging, we headed to the Rat City Rollergirl bout.  It was a going to be good match up.  We were confident that the last place team (Grave Danger) who had recently spanked my team, could pull off a win.  And what a game!  It was a total nail biter.  GD got off to an early lead and held it into half time.  They started to slip in points but never too far behind.  The crowd was on their feet for the last 5 minutes and Carmen Getsome tried to bridge the 15 point game with an incredible jam but only managed to score 14.  They lost by one point.  It was heart breaking but exhilarating and inspiring.

Afterwards we (a group of about 8 Carnies) all headed over to the Fun House where the after party was happening and this time they picked the right DJ - it was all 80's all night and roller girls love to dance to 80's music.  There were many recounts of the great games played earlier in the evening - lots of love - I was the driver limited to 2 beers but so much fun.   just about closed the bar down - again.  And as another skater told me as we are leaving, "Carnies are FUN!"  You bet they are.

Sunday I skated with Mona and Lara at Myrtle Edwards, working off some of the alcohol from the night before.  Lara and I headed off to Betty Ford Galaxy's wedding.  Yes, she use to be an alcoholic.  Yes, she's sober.  And derby was a big part of all that.  She also started Seattle Derby Brats - one of the first junior derby leagues in the nation.  So it made sense that derby would play a huge role in her big day.  

The Derby Brats and Tootsie Rollers came skating down two different aisles with pink tutus on to the song "Brand New Key".  The groomsmen strolled down the aisle in powder blue suits, giant afro wigs, and sunglasses to the song "Shaft".  The bridesmaids on their arms wore sunglasses and black and white dresses like they were glam-stars and had no idea of why they were there.  Betty enter wearing a giant pink dress, with enough tulle to make a couple of tutus on the traditional "Wedding March" (Here Comes the Bride).  It was pretty unique and pretty fabulous.  There was cake, punch, and plenty of toasts afterwards.  It was a gorgeous day.  A great weekend.  And not a bit boring.