Category Archives: In-line Skating

So long, Skate King

Posted on June 20, 2015 by

This morning I taught my last skating class at Bellevue Skate King. I’ll resume teaching in the fall, but at a new location. Skate King is closing its doors at the end of the month after more than forty years. … Continue reading →

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I’m packin’ … skates

Posted on August 14, 2009 by

Right up until the last moment, I debated whether or not to take my inline skating gear with me on our family trip to Australia.  I knew we’d be visiting some remote areas and small towns, and spending lots of … Continue reading →

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Roller man

Posted on January 7, 2009 by

To paraphrase Obi-wan Kenobi, "I don’t mind rollerblading, but what this guy’s doing is suicide."   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rgWl_7nH4w&feature=related

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Skater in the Mist

Posted on December 3, 2008 by

Sunday afternoon, turkey eaten, thanks given, houseguests packed up and gone home; I tossed my gear into the trunk of my car and headed out to skate off excess consumption. I arrived at Marymoor Park a little after 4pm. Not … Continue reading →

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