Comments | spooktress: It must be done.

spooktress

It must be done.

Nov 12, 2008 18:30

Pride goes before a fall, and in the world of derby, a bad fall can wreck your life.

I'm at the point where I need new gear. Not want, but need, in order to be safe on the track.

o- My knee pads are shot; the foam padding has compressed and dissolved to the point of uselessness, thanks to the combined efforts of sweat and repeated impacts (~$ ( Read more... )

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hauntedfaerie November 13 2008, 02:37:58 UTC

We were already planning on giving you "derby money" for xmas. Problem is it was going to be cash. Would that still suffice, or does it need to be paypal?

spooktress November 13 2008, 02:58:31 UTC

I won't turn away contributions in any form. :) Though, if you want to make sure it goes to derby stuff (as opposed to zombie porn), Fast Girl Skates sells gift certificates. Not through the website, apparently, but through the store in the U district.

Braaaaaai... er, I mean.... Skaaaaaaaaate!

dgenerator November 13 2008, 03:17:52 UTC

Let me know when you want to get wheels, dammits.

spooktress November 13 2008, 13:30:58 UTC

See you after work tomorrow.

Does this mean I can refer to your apartment as the "Sugar Daddy Shack"? It just rolls right off the tongue, dunnit?

mithras November 13 2008, 04:06:59 UTC

I have donated $50 to this fund of you causing hurt to others in a fun and sexy way.

spooktress November 13 2008, 13:33:29 UTC

*big damn hug* Thank you!!! Both for the donation, and the indirect compliment. :)

There shall be derby photos sent your way once I've got my new skate gear assembled. Also, you run the risk of being covered in smooches next time I see you.

Of course, that was always a concern, but this time you've had ample warning.

evilbutcute November 13 2008, 07:58:19 UTC

Can you remind me of this again on the 18th or afterward? I'll have some cash to toss your way. :)

spooktress November 13 2008, 13:37:37 UTC

Really? Seriously?
I've just come up with my own theory in regards to why you're a twin: There was just too much awesomeness to fit into one body. Your sister was created to catch the overflow.

That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

Massive hugs to you, and the boy. I'll repost a link after the 18th, if you're still so inclined by then. Take care, and thank you!

evilbutcute November 13 2008, 19:20:57 UTC

Rockin. Thanks. :)

i would like to help, too... daemonwise November 13 2008, 17:09:35 UTC

Can I just mail you a check? Paypal hates me.

Re: i would like to help, too... spooktress November 16 2008, 05:57:38 UTC

I will happily accept money, in nearly any form, up until the point where the cost of new gear is covered. So yes, I will rejoice to find a check in the mail.

Thank you guys for wanting to help out! I don't know if you know just how much this whole derby thing means to me, but even that has been dwarfed by the enormity of the response from friends. You guys are awesome.

Re: i would like to help, too... daemonwise November 16 2008, 23:32:36 UTC

Can you text me your name (as the check should be written to, at least) and you're address? We can't do much, but we do understand how important it is to you. So it's important to us.