Over due post...
My cousin, aka Minx, plays for the Deuce's roller derby team. She played a pivotal role in starting the team and they give all the proceeds to Ft. Wayne charities. This isn't something they do for a paycheck. My brother was the first in my family to see her play out in Colorado, so it was time for Mom, Dad and I to join in. They played the Naptown roller girls here in Indy, so I invited Mom and Dad down for an overnight visit to witness some elbow-cracking-jammer-action at the fairgrounds.
Minx is wearing the white helmet and booty shorts in the center of the picture.
I even got a few friends to join in the mix. After all, they don't have to only hang out with my parents in the summer!
Pictures of the event. Here Minx is just resting at halftime, but she did seem to spend some time on the foul bench. Totally the refs fault. I didn't see her throw a single elbow!
At the end of the event, the crowd who has had no barrier from the action, gets even closer for a round of hand slaps for all players.
After the bout, we went down to say hi and get a family pic. Mom, Dad, Mom's niece and her daughter.
I really enjoyed having my family and friends together. Something I seem to relish more as I get older.
I can say this is one sport I will not be venturing into. But it was hella fun to watch! Keep up the defense Minx!
