precision, determination, essential, confident, natural, tenacious, fearless, leaders, dynamic, athleticism, aggressive, awesome…just some of the words used to describe Rollergettes over the last week by observers.

Playing roster …

Black The Ripper 1
C-Section 9 1/2 months
Crystal Mess 587
ELECtRIc MAVERICK f1.4
GoldieLock’N'Load 42
JJ Bladez 5
Katnip 1/2 oz.
KiMY La Cazadora 13
Knina Knuckles 33
Knoccer Mom 909
Nurse Knockaround 911
Punkii BrüzHer 83
Roadside Bombshel 3165

See you at George Bell Arena!

According to Urban Dictionary: Definition of FRIENEMY

• One who is your friend, but has an on and off relationship of being your enemy as well.
• A frienemy is someone, who is your friend but also an enemy.
  It is a word between love and hate.
• Friend + Enemy = frienemy

I just officially sent out invitations for roller derby skaters around Toronto to come play against Rollergettes. Playing the game will be fun with the group who (whom?) I sent out to. They all effin’  LOVE derby in their own way and it’d be amazing to showcase it with such a mixed bag of talent.

Here’s what I sent about 30 gals I know…

We are looking forward to you kicking our ass.

Thanks for your support,
GoldieLock’N'Load

I’ll have a lot of footage up on my YouTube Channel soon from this event. Right now, I am AT the event!

I just vlogged a clip, you can check it out on USTREAM and the YouTube Channel as well… am getting better at this thing – I promise!

Right now Montreal is SPANKING Vancouver. I’m gonna go out for a puff during this halftime break, train the lungs…ahem.

I’ll talk more about the importance of Refs later; but in the meantime, enjoy this graffiti I created on Jewelkicker’s wall on facebook

Ya, I added an extra F in Refs – I wanted to give it an artsy look… Ahem.

Gather ’round, boys and girls, and listen closely. What I am about to tell you will help you immensely throughout the rest of your lives if you commit to practicing and living your Uncle Ted’s proven modus operandi for quality of life.

You won’t get this ironclad and loving advice in a classroom or from a textbook. Sadly, some of you will not have received this advice from even your parents. Here goes:

*Nobody owes you a thing. Nothing.
Everything you will get out of life will only be based on what you put into it. Period. The only free lunches are at the homeless shelter. If you want to dance, you have to pay the band. If you work real hard at your favorite craft, you ultimately will succeed. A work ethic is the path to a rewarding life. If you are paid a dollar, give your employer $10 worth of effort in return. Doing so will ensure you will always be gainfully employed. If you are lazy, expect to be fired over and over again, no matter how smart or gifted you are.

*Find your passion, something you crave.
Set a goal and never quit. Always push yourself harder. Walk through or over anyone who dares to tell you that you can’t do something.

*Avoid negative people.
Surround yourself with positive people who will mentor, help and guide you honestly.

*Never miss an opportunity to say thank you…
to the men and women in our military and law enforcement. They are the defenders of freedom and are putting their lives on the line for you to reach your American Dream.

*Don’t wait for someone else to motivate you.
The best person for that job is you. Do it often. You will be tested constantly. Life is going to knock you down over and over again. The only person who is ever defeated is the person who gets floored with one of life’s massive upper cuts and fails to get back up. Be tough and tenacious. It feels good.

*Never do anything just for money.
Do what you do exceedingly well and thoroughly enjoy, and money will come looking for you.

*If you want to know how others perceive you, look around at who you associate with.
In the end, all you have is your character and integrity. Do not ever compromise or sell them. No one trusts a liar, most of all other liars.

*Do not complain.
Any soulless whiner can do that. Instead, look for solutions to tough problems. This will earn you the respect of your boss.

*Do not be afraid to take chances and blaze new trails.
Get in the arena where the dust is swirling and blood, sweat and tears pour forth. That is where the action is. Do not miss out.

*Engage life with unbridled passion.
March to the beat of making your own statement. Those who follow trends and conform to peer pressure are mindless sheep and never happy.

*Be intelligently defiant.
Defiance is the very spirit that gave birth to this country when our forefathers declared independence and fired the “shot heard round the world.” Remember Rosa Parks. Be prepared to defy stupidity wherever you find it. It is your duty and responsibility as an American to let your voice be heard. Stand up against idiotic, illogical laws and restrictions. Raise hell. Vote smart.

If you have not made a few well deserving idiots angry by the time you are 25, get busy. We live in a target rich environment of liberal denial. Drive idiots loony. It is much fun, quite easy and is still legal in all 50 states.

Stand up for what you believe in. Remain polite and courteous, but never back down.
You have an obligation to leave America in better shape than when you arrived. Work to ensure that future generations have a better shot at the American Dream, more freedom, more liberty and more pursuits of happiness than what you did.

Trust your gut feelings. They will not steer you wrong.
Only trust people who have earned your trust. Never trust the French.

Take the time each day to show love and affection for your family and loved ones.
The smallest gesture goes straight to the heart. A good life is maximized when shared with the ones you love.

Don’t keep discomforting things and thoughts bunched up inside.
The only way to resolve conflicts is to tackle them right way without inhibitions. Don’t worry about hurting feelings. Everyone benefits from open, honest discussions. There are no stupid questions.

Aim small, miss small.

Have fun. Life is not a dress rehearsal.

Feel like you need more info mofu?

There is a Yahoo Group called Rollergirls where skaters from across North America congregate, many of your questions can be answered and you’ll get a great insight into what is happening in the derby world outside of Toronto.

There are a few Google Calendars you should be aware of…. Rollergettes, Rollergettes-Approved Toronto Events and General Roller Derby. If you have an event in Toronto that you want to have us promote drop me an email and say the WORD. Please also share these calendars on your social networks and wherever possible!

Thanks -  and any questions, concerns, dirty jokes, please let me know!

If anyone is free on Friday night some of us are going to check out the proposed after party place, Shoxx at Dundas & Keele area around 7 pm onwards. We need to do a trial run

ALOHA!

Photo Courtesy of PJP Photography.

Yes, I am touching spray painted penis.

The Toronto Roller Derby league’s travel team, CN Power, has a bout coming up against Rideau Valley’s Vixens on Saturday, February 27!

More details can be found at TorontoRollerDerby.com

Everyone involved with Rollergettes is encouraged to attend as a group, please email me as soon as possible because we can get a group rate if we can wrangle at least ten peeps. I can grab at Junction Skate Shop on Roncesvalles as it’s close to my work space.

Just a reminder to Rollergettes that there is quite a bit of  skate time available this weekend so email, text or call for specific location details.

Saturday 5-8pm – Dundas West Village (@ Bloor)

Sunday 3-5pm – Parkdale (Lansdowne & Queen)

I’ll hitting Scooters on a regular basis on Tuesdays to get in the laps and workout a bit! See you there x

So last weekend was totally awesome! I am gonna have to post some more photos and film. In the meantime, you can see a slideshow of the bout on my YouTube Channel.

I have so many thoughts about the game and the weekend, I don’t know where to start. So I will have to come back on this and reflect at another time.

This coming weekend Rollergettes have an extra practice on Saturday, February 20 at 5-8pm near Bloor & Dundas West – email me for details. We will also have our regular practice in Parkdale from 3-5pm on Sunday, February 21. After practice, anyone who is available is welcome to meet up at mine to discuss the rules of roller derby, our upcoming bouts and other things on the radar.

LOCK ‘N’ LOAD!!!