Generation OLDER than myself

I pet sit occasionally for money and satisfaction. Each pet and "parent" is different, but none are wrong in their love for their pup(s)/kitties. Some times, I wipe the mouth of a teacup designer dog after it eats and its little bottom after it uses the pad to "poopoo". I understand each owner loves their "baby" and want me to treat it how they would, I get that. 


Recently, I pet sat a large dog and older kitty for a widower. I sat with him, listened to his stories of the building the Alaskan Pipe Line, being a fighter pilot in the secret base in Nevada (that was secret up until 20 years ago). I learned all about fiber optic cable and installing it in Texas.


At the above mentioned sitting job, I ended up staying and just listening to him talk (something I know he needed, but I did too). He loved basketball in his high school years and was so good they made him play foot ball (which he was very good at, but preferred to play basketball). As he recalled more memories from his youth, he expressed with excitement in his eyes, how much he loved to roller skate. With hand to foot motions he put on his "imaginary" metal skates with the wooden wheels talking about how his father helped him. He put his imaginary leather necklace over his head and held out before him the key that would have been attached. In his home of small Boulder, Montana there was only one spot that the children could use to skate back and forth, the rest of the area not being paved. I listened to him tell his tale, and then let him know that I too like to roller skate and do it often. He clapped his hands "oh good, we have so much in common".


Our conversation turned to our ladies of roller derby here in this quaint mountain town. I presented him with my "Dime From A Dame" thank you. Dime from a dame is a piece of card stock with a picture of a derby skater, a hot glued Roosevelt dime, a link to our website, and our bout schedule for the 2012 season. I showed him our home bouts, and he stood up quickly saying how much he would enjoy coming to see us play. It was at that moment, I gave him his derby name. "Wooden Wheels". He loved it, and can not wait to watch the derby. 

Now, he has a name, and something to look forward to. My girlfriend suggested we put his name on a shirt from her business and present it to him. I think that would be a wonderful idea. I look forward to making his shirt and bringing it to him. He did invite me to stop over whenever I would like for coffee. Good old Wooden Wheels, his love for life makes me happy.

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President's Fitness Challenge?
 Group name is MUTTPUPPY'S President's Fitness Challenge 
all are welcome to join!

Techno Blast With La " DJ COOK-E"

MARCH MADNESS MIX

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Protection, and why it matters

Because it does. Imagine falling with no knee pads while playing derby, how would that feel? What if you were knocked down and as your head whipped backwards it came in contact with the hard wooden floor and you said to yourself "should have put my helmet on" as you blacked out? More and more ladies are opting to skate in butt pads that cover their hips and tail bones, making hematomas and tailbone pain less severe. The more I skate, the harder I push myself, the more I ask the question; "will I be able to afford the injuries that are common among those who play this sport"? The answer, is no. I have no insurance, I am unemployed. Am I stupid to be putting myself in harms way day after day; practice after practice; bout after bout? Yes. I am. In the last two months, I have seen two ambulances take girls screaming in pain off from rink floors on wooden boards, yelling "DON'T CUT MY SKATE"! I have witnessed two other girls being wheeled out to cars to be taken to the hospital. I have seen one girl calmly rubbing her leg, only later to have pins put in. Five injuries, four broken ankles, three surgeries; in two months. Assessing my situation, pros and cons. I love being on my team, working hard, and getting exercise. I enjoy skating fast and hitting hard just as much as the next girl. What if though, the next girl, hits me just hard enough, and it is me that is being taken away to rack up the medical bills with no way to pay? Are we as a derby community moving our girls along too fast, asking too much too soon without enough experience, training and strength? Are we as teams doing enough to know that newer skaters should practice, practice, practice, before being mingled in with veterans and those who are more fit? I don't know the answer. All I know is that with all the ankle injuries I have witnessed this year, I have some re-assessing to do. I can't afford to get hurt, so I need to figure that out - before my time comes, which I know it will. The "it won't happen to me attitude" that is/was being projected is quickly losing its glitz and glamor.

I am looking into ankle protection, since I can't afford to upgrade to a boot with ankle support. There are many options available, and I am going to be researching them all. Might even get some butt pads too, and heck, maybe even some chest protection. As sports progress, injuries that happen propel equipment needs to change, just look at football gear from the past and now. 

As I look to the future of myself and derby, I do not want to stop playing the game and skating fast, hitting hard. No I do not, but, I do need to play smarter; and with that being said, I need to protect myself both on the track and off.  

More protection, and health insurance. 

Period. 

The end.

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Kane Dman Lawless

This is not the first time I have posted a video from Kane DMAN Lawless, the first being this derby inspired tune below. 

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Muttpuppy's President's Challenge Group

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Good morning all! I posted a link to the facebook page for Muttpuppy's Putting On My Big Girl Panties. 

I have started a group at the President's Fitness Challenge site and am inviting everyone who would like to join up and get a little bit more fit. There are many different activities, including skating, snow shoveling, weight training, gardening, etc. The challenge is to do something five days out of the week for at least 30 minutes, and add one nutritional goal each week; for eight weeks. My groups name is Muttpuppy's Presidents Challenge Group and the group number is 939118. No age requirements, all shapes and sizes welcome! 

"Derby Derby DO!" - Muttpuppy

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International Womens Day 2012

"Do you have a"

 *whisper quietly* 

"va...gin..a"? 

I said

"Do YOU have a" 

*spoken loudly*

VAGINA? 

If you answered YES to the question above - 

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL 

WOMAN'S DAY 2012!

Wonder Woman

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Happy Friday Happy Goodness!

IT'S FRIDAY

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Which means, back to the 80's music day here at Muttpuppy's Putting On My Big Girl Panties! 

We welcome a new contributor to this site, full bio coming soon! She posts her happy 80's music and thoughts every Friday for all to enjoy. Follow along here as she relives some great memories through music! Enjoy! 

Okay, just 'cuz I forgot last Friday, I'm gonna post not 1, but 2 80's songs on this lovely Friday morning....this song is one of my faces...this weekend, "Let's Go All the Way" with a lil Sly Fox...oh....yeah...LOL. :-)

 Happy Friday! It's that time again for some 80's goodness, so here's a little Squeeze with "Cool for Cats" to get u ready fer the weekend! XOXOXOXO. :-)

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WELCOME ABOARD! HAPPY BLOGGING, HAPPY SKATING, HAPPY LISTENING! 

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Walla Walla Roller Derby Wine Bottles

Woman's Roller Derby; Roller Derby Wine made by derby girls in the Pacific Northwest.

I answered my home phone the other day thinking that it would be for my boyfriend, but the voice on the other end said that they wanted to talk to me, little old me. It was a good friend and former roommate that lived with my man and me in BEAUTIFUL wonderful Idaho. He (our former roommate) is now a winemaker in Walla Walla, Washington; the mecca of fabulous wine country. For those of you who think great wine only comes from California, we shall have to have a little chat. 

The conversation went a little like this...

 FORMER ROOMMATE/WINEMAKER

"Hey, you love roller derby"

MUTTPUPPY

"Yes, yes I do actually"

 FORMER ROOMMATE/WINEMAKER

 

"Cool. I have some chicks who are making roller derby themed wine in Walla Walla and want to get it into the hands of derby girls outside of Washington. Can I send you a bunch of the wine to try?"

MUTTPUPPY

"Um, do you even have to ask? I LOVE PACIFIC NORTHWEST WINE and, I love roller derby"

 FORMER ROOMMATE/WINEMAKER

"Cool, Cool. I will let them know and get it in the mail"

MUTTPUPPY

"Can I sweeten the deal and ask for a promo shirt? 
It can be handmade if needed. I will wear it to practice."

 FORMER ROOMMATE/WINEMAKER

"You want a shirt?"

MUTTPUPPY

"You don't get it, but the girls will totally. 
Yes, tell them to send me a shirt!"

Later that evening via text 

 FORMER ROOMMATE/WINEMAKER

"What's your derby name?"

Once I get the wine in the mail I will be doing a wine tasting with my girls at my house and reviewing it here at Muttpuppy's Putting On My Big Girl Panties. I can't wait to try out what these derby girls from north of me are concocting. Follow along as I introduce you to new and exciting wine from derby girls! There is no stopping what a skater can do once her mind is set to achieve it. Happy day to everyone.  

Derby Derby Do! -Muttpuppy

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