| I skated some when I was a kid, but took lessons at 42. I'm a very slow speed skater, but I like it a lot.
First rule- don't fall down
2nd- don't hold onto the wall
3rd- don't take out any small children
4th- don't let any small children take you out! (I learned to watch which kids went with which parents to anticipate the beeline across my path)
I wear a helmet. I have "Derek-like tendencies" (2 concussions with parked cars, need I say more?) But I really like skating a lot. | 
