But not as badly as we could have.
There was no blood in the bath, at least 
We played alright considering the newness of so many on the team. We’ll see if we get to keep this lineup for a while or if more will be lost to the “a-team”
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Tired
But it doesn’t stop.
Today was a “day off” – but had to get much accomplished due to the fact that I was out all week.
Hairs were cut, helmet covers were picked up in preparation for the bout tomorrow, items of great import were purchased (seriously, we had about 2 feet of toilet paper left in the house), birthday cards procured and stuffed with appropriate birthday cash, new laces were put in skates, wheels cleaned, last minute roster changes discussed, etc. etc. etc.
Tomorrow it’s a whirlwind trip to Bluefield, WV to play the Green Valley Jaded Misfits.
We are missing most of our strong players. I am, unfortunately, pretty sure we are going to lose. With luck, it won’t be a complete ass-handing. Oh well, we play for the game… I can’t really even recommend folks in the WV area coming down to see it – unless you enjoy a good bloodbath 
Whirlwind it’ll be, though. leaving here at noon. 3 hour drive. couple of hours for pre-game warm up, meetings, pep talks, etc., Brief stop in at the after party to grab some nosh, drive back to CLT. Hope to get home by 1 am.
At least I am off on Monday… I have a couple of calls I have to do, but I think i’ll do any “must dos” from home.
Cap’n Cake
So in an interesting turn of events, I have been voted in as one of the two co-captains for the next bout up in WV (Bluefield).
I have quite a few ideas about what I would like to do as captain, some line-up things I’d like to try, some drills, etc.
But the fact of the matter is… we only have 3 team practices between now and then, so there’s a limit to what I and my co-cap are going to be able to accomplish in terms of bringing us together as a team.
Still – nice that I get to try!
So we Lost…
Again…
By a lot…
Sigh.
The team we played was much better than we were – both in terms of the skill of the players, and of the level of team work.
I’m not saying there aren’t reasons for this. Our team only got a few weeks of practice together in this current incarnation, and the opposing team’s been playing together for quite some time. Our team truly is a “B” team… some of us were even brand-new in that bout. While the opposing team had a mix of what in our league would be “A” and “B” team players (theirs is a small league, so they can’t break along those lines).
Those were the two BIG reasons.
But even though we lost… I think we had some very good individual moments, and there were some flashes of what we can be once we get some more time playing together in this group.
I, personally, Jammed in a bout for the first time, and I even got lead jammer a couple of times, and scored a few points!
So there’s definitely some things to be proud of, and some things to work on that will come with time.
Mixed feelings all around – sad for the loss, but proud of what we did manage to do.
Here’s me jamming…
Look Ma! I'm Jamming!
Scarrot Skates
Welcome to the awesomeness that are my brand new Riedell Wickeds in Scarrot Cake Orange, Green and White!
OK, so it means I can’t go to Raleigh for Regionals on Sunday like I was planning, what with now having no $$ for gas, tickets or food. But hey, I think they are totally worth it!
We Won!
The Fraid Knots battled the Cockpit Candies yesterday… and We WON!!! 127 to 90!!
Go Knots!!!
Awesome Jam!!!
Where's That Jammer?
I feel really good about this bout. The team played great! This is the first time I’ve really felt like I made a significant contribution to the game. I played. I hit. I put my booty in front of people that needed a booty in front of them. It was FABULOUS!!!
Guest Postiness
I am honored to have a guest blogging spot over at Two Zaftig Chicks for their very first “Just Move Monday”
http://zaftigchicks.wordpress.com/2009/08/24/just-move-monday-roller-derby-chicks-rock/
I highly recommend checking out this fa-boo blog, both because they are hi-larious, and because they have a tendency to post pictures of their boobies (clothed!), which I think everyone likes to see sometimes, no?
But today… It’s all about me! Which means, of course, that it’s all about DERBY!
So Close!
Had a bout on Sunday night. We lost by 2 points in the last 14 seconds of the game.
Sigh.
Oh well, we played good derby…
Q: How many squats is too many?
A: 104
Ow.
I participated in a “fitness assessment” on Monday.
Most of it was not bad. But one of the items was “squats to failure”
I didn’t get to the “failure” point. I stopped at 104, because I finally had sense enough to ask if I was supposed to actually fall down, or if it was just “hey, I’d really like to not do this anymore”.
And now I hurt.
I find solace in the fact that I am not the only roller girl who is hobbling around today having done WAY TOO MANY squats.
Jammer, May I Introduce you to the Floor
So – Played in my first bout on Satrday.
I did a lot of things wrong – but I did manage to do quite a few things right as well.
This is a picture of me and the opposing jammer right after I hit her and right before she hit the floor.
Sweet!
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