We went skating!

[elizabeth_mn]

Yesterday we had our Victorian Ice Skating event downtown at the Landmark Plaza rink. It was PERFECT weather, maybe even a little warm at 30 F, and no wind. The Girl and I were joined by Miss French and Mr. Geraghty on the ice, and Ms. Low attended and took photos.



I made The Girl a new coat and muff. She wore last year's dress and hood.



Miss French was a little timid, not having skated in years. But I think she did wonderfully!



We skated about an hour and then headed to the St. Paul Grill for drinks and desserts. Lots of chat about the next events we want to do, as usual! Looks like Victorian bathing is going to happen for real. So I need to get cracking on historic swimwear that I can actually swim in! Or wade, anyway.

I am so glad that this ice skating event has finally gained a little momentum. I really want to keep it going and do it every year! Now if only we could convince the skating rink to play waltzes.

Comments

[the-aristocat.livejournal.com]

You and F both look so cute! I need an ice skating dress too.

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

You certainly do! You'd be such a vision in deep blue velvet.

[nuranar.livejournal.com]

Yay, that looks so much fun! I'm glad people came.

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

Thanks, me too!

[llyrafantasyfae.livejournal.com]

Your girl looks so adorable!

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

F looks so cute in her new hood and muff! Adorable!

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

Thanks! She just loved having a muff. I can't blame her!

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

OMG you guys look so great!

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

You guys looks so terrific! I can't wait to come skating with you next year!

[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

Oh, and where do you find black women's skates? I have a feeling I need to buy some skates before the Little House party. :)

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm so glad you are excited to skate!

These are actually men's skates. My feet are large and wide, so it works. Black skates for women are harder to find, but they are out there, mostly online. You can also dye white skates, just like any other leather shoe. I did this once with skates it worked pretty well! A third option is to cover white skates with those tricot skate covers that figure skaters use.

[sadievale.livejournal.com]

That looks like so much fun!