Sir William, Derby and a fantastic pair of skates

What you are about to read below is a hot mess of adorable cuteness. This is for Dawn, who has graced me with a new travel buddy. Sir William Guthrie Cunningham III. I am glad that I will not have to go on the rest of my east coast travels all by myself. Thank you Dawn for parting ways with him. He says you will be missed and he will think of you often. :)

Today we went on an adventure. It started with a great feast of sandwiches and chips. Then we ventured off from our dining place and headed for Dorton Arena in Raleigh, NC. The place where the Carolina Rollergirls were going to have a bout to the death against Cincinnati, but alas we came across a rogue band of ninjas and dinosaurs. Sir William was very brave and defended us all. 

When we arrived we had more troubles.We were warned via sign not to enter. Our desire to see the derby bouts though was far to great. We crashed through the fences, ignored the warnings and flags and went forth.

 Sir William found us great seats, where upon it was suggested that we take a look at the little shop that was set up on the arena floor.

Oh it was such a pleasant surprise to find all things involving derby, and only derby. Helmets, skates, pads, hot pants, everything any derby player or enthusiast could ever dream of. I was also excited to know that roller skaters is all they cater too. Derby City Skates is their company name, they are amazing and really know their stuff.

One of the ladies helped me get properly fitted in to a fantastic pair of boots, pick out a really nice plate, wheels. The whole shebang. Dang do these look fantastic. I can't wait until I can see them again with the plates mounted, wheels on and on my feet again. 

If I had cash in hand...lets just say I would have left broke. 

Safety is sexy. Not only that, but if you have dreams of being a derby girl you will have to have all the safety gear not only to play, but to even practice with the team. 

All that dream shopping was tiresome and it was very hot in the arena. So we decided to get ice cream with sprinkles. Sir William demanded all the red sprinkles as tax for having the great idea of perusing the skate table. 

 After we got our tasty treat we went back to our seats and enjoyed the bouts. It turns out there was no battle to the death. As interesting as that would have been I am glad no beautiful ladies were beheaded or slaughtered.

The first bout the Carolina Bootleggers handed out a major spanking. The final score was 271 to 38. In the second bout though it was not so much as a spanking as a light pat on the bum. I believe the final score was 192 to 173. The Black Sheep did not let the All Stars win it easy.  

After the bouts we meandered about until we found Smoothy King. I must say blueberry banana smoothies are the best way to cool down after several hours in a hot arena. Smoothy King, Sir William hales you.