--------Skating The Dog

FTLComm - Tisdale - May 25, 2000

People young and old alike are taking to the streets in growing numbers. The vast improvement in the quality of roller blades and some improvement in the pavement in Tisdale has made this year a year to be on skates. This pair of young women were out enjoying the low traffic situation late yesterday afternoon when I snapped this picture as they turned and cruised through the four way stop down town. The dog caught the scent of an interesting light standard at this moment but as they had progressed down the street much of the time she was able to glide along under "dog-power". A great way to exercise and enjoy the fresh air, roller blading gives your body a complete work out as well as being fun. Many suggest that skaters should wear helmets, gloves and knee protection and for young people and in more traffic that might be a good idea. There is no need to rise head injury unnecessarily