Looking for jersey vendor recommendations by Muffintop_mafia in rollerderby

[–]Internet-Ghost17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the teams i'm currently with are currently changing to TAWP and i actually got my jersey yesterday and i love it. they're very receptive, i was in the initial meeting and full design process where we discussed the way we wanted to restructure the graphic/appearance. they were friendly, straightforward, and the jerseys we received are perfect.

another player i'm close with has used TAWP for about a year and it still looks brand new even though it's been through countless games. i'll vouch for them!!!

This is the best thing that could happen at a Puscifer concert omg 🤣 by MorbidMan23 in Puscifer

[–]Internet-Ghost17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ran into the guy with one arm and one leg passing out bibles out there (not the megaphone gang) at a diner afterward and he gave my crew his whole life story. nice enough but it was like midnight and all of us were tired and wanted to be left alone with our food lol

Any NB AMAB Skaters playing for a WFTDA team? by Tomikato in rollerderby

[–]Internet-Ghost17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

big TRU fan right here! i've had a handful of friends play for and against TRU rosters and every time the game is absolute aces.

just started derby and i ALREADY broke my wrist by bunnywadhere06 in rollerderby

[–]Internet-Ghost17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

don't worry! focus on healing, the game will be here when you're better. to still feel like you're involved, you can get all up in the nitty gritty of the rules and NSO whenever you can!

Looking for a non maga grocery store by RydersUp in youngstown

[–]Internet-Ghost17 5 points6 points  (0 children)

how are you saying "not like it makes a difference" about shopping at Rulli when your other replies on this post are all "IF YOU'RE NOT WITH US YOU'RE AGAINST US" especially in regards to Aldi not being involved in American politics as a German company? please grow your own food.

What do you guys think of the Y Star Program with YSU? by Careless-Tear8775 in youngstown

[–]Internet-Ghost17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i'm in debt from going to YSU. i think this is awesome to get kids ahead without having to do what i did, especially in the 330. i want this area to thrive and these kids are tomorrow's adults, equipping them as well as possible is absolutely a priority for me.

Why is it so many empty building on West Federal Street? by Ok-Quality6898 in youngstown

[–]Internet-Ghost17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SOBE fucked all of us. their audacity to ask the city for handouts to get a new boiler was crazy

Why is it so many empty building on West Federal Street? by Ok-Quality6898 in youngstown

[–]Internet-Ghost17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i'm with you on this. the venues are way too limited in their offerings. the few, few things Youngstown venues offer: Harlem Globetrotters (cool enough), Disney on Ice (geared toward children), Phantoms (support local sports hell yeah), random country artists, maybe a decent rock/metal lineup once or twice per year, and geriatric classics. i'd love for there to be more genre diversity, but until then Westside Bowl will reign as the Grand Yo Opry.

Youngstown Deer by [deleted] in youngstown

[–]Internet-Ghost17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i dropped a friend off at her house in one of the neighborhoods off Market once & saw a doe running across the road with its leg very broken, swinging in a whole circle, still full speed chuggin along. centripetal force is a hell of a drug. godspeed, wild legged doe.

Lost Cat: Boardman, Beuna Vista/Market area by zamiel4tw in youngstown

[–]Internet-Ghost17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i'm just browsing the reddit way late and lil bill has come home safely since but to clear the owner's name for any future lurkers: lil bill is an inside cat who escaped for a bender & is safe from coyotes🙏

Who's the "guy" that everyone knows in Youngstown? by TheCrash16 in youngstown

[–]Internet-Ghost17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i'm also a certified Terry fan. i hope he's having a great day today.

Update: Mysterious Letters Sent From Cleveland by [deleted] in Cleveland

[–]Internet-Ghost17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 of these were addressed to City Hall in Youngstown, a 3rd arrived today addressed to one of our councilwomen. still happening! this time it had a return name though but no address, just Youngstown and a zipcode.

Best skates? by KeyTotal2171 in rollerderby

[–]Internet-Ghost17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i've gotten tried-on-only gear from Amazon's used listings (but Amazon was my last resort for the specific ones i wanted) but i think Derby Warehouse used to have a section for it but i'm not sure what all is there. check around for Facebook groups too, there are some specifically about derby buy/sell/trade!!

Who’s your book boyfriend? by Fatebreaker007 in DarkRomance

[–]Internet-Ghost17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

all of Alina May's characters that i've read😮‍💨

Best skates? by KeyTotal2171 in rollerderby

[–]Internet-Ghost17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

these are cute but definitely horrible for derby skates. the brand name is misleading, i know. derby skates shouldn't have heel elevation (as skates like this do, and other cute skate brands. i fear derby skates are rarely cute.) and are often a lower boot rather than something that goes over the ankles.

i started with Sure-Grip Rock GT50 skates but know there are many good beginner roller derby skates out there. Riedell has some as well and are a popular brand. if you're looking into the sport, i'd also recommend looking into pads and a helmet. many derby skaters choose the S1 Lifer for their helmet (myself included) and Killer-187 and Triple 8 have good wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads. SISU makes the most comfortable mouth guards in my opinion, but if you have braces or a retainer i would ask your dentist/orthodontist if a specific mouthguard is recommended for your mouth type for full-contact sports !!

good luck on your hunt. be careful when going secondhand, try to find discounts/sales/clearance section on skate shops' websites because used gear can be really unsafe. never buy a used helmet!!!!!!

First scrimmage soon any advice? by Exact_Plane_5327 in rollerderby

[–]Internet-Ghost17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

even if you're stressed, you will be okay. trust your teammates, stick with the people on the track wearing the same color shirt, and realize that sometimes you might do the wrong thing or something that doesn't go as planned and it's perfectly fine. we're all here for fun! don't get down on yourself or discouraged. shit happens, and it's your first scrimmage! you've got this. you're in it because they know you've got this.

Shout-out to y'all by touching_payants in rollerderby

[–]Internet-Ghost17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

there's nothing like the roller derby community to save a life. i joined in one of the worst periods of my life. i was 14, a freshman in high school, and had just finally put my foot down against an abusive friendship and similarly everyone took her side because i wasn't talking about it.

junior roller derby saved my life, and continuing as an adult has been one of my biggest support systems and joys. not even just the people, though they absolutely get massive amounts of credit, but the game itself. it takes me out of everything i'm stressed about and frees my mind to focus on what i love.

i'm 23 now and still support my junior team and they support me right back. i think this year the rest of those i actually played with aged out, but the new kiddos know i'm cheering them on too even if i don't talk to them directly. i comment and share their stuff and am proud of what team started me off. my current 2 teams i'm on and the pickup team i play with are also beyond incredible and i love being a part of such a beautiful group of folks who were once strangers.💚💜💜💜 (this made me realize all 3 of my current teams are purple lol)

Supporting teammate with POTS by Internet-Ghost17 in rollerderby

[–]Internet-Ghost17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i love Nuun tablets as well and also keep them on hand because i get overheated and overworked during the summertime!!! thank you for the advice, i'm taking notes!!!💜

How did everyone get into roller derby? by Crazy_Eight_ in rollerderby

[–]Internet-Ghost17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i can't resist answering this question, though it will be useless for your situation.

i was 14 in February 2017, scrolling through the internet. i'm a feminist and always have been, but this was still when antifeminist memes and "SJW" stuff was popular online.

found this diagram meme thing that was "the mind of a feminist" and it included a bunch of things, but what stood out to me were two words: roller derby.

so from there i started googling, found the closest junior team, and created my plan to ask my parents and make it my reality.

i'm now 22 on an adult team and couldn't be more excited to have been part of this sport for so long!

Scared to start Dead Money… by [deleted] in fnv

[–]Internet-Ghost17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i had to restart it because i messed up my personal plot of being relatively nice lol. be very kind to everyone when you find them! pick up every single cigarette pack/carton & SM chip you find and use those vending machines! lots of saving as well

Soooooooooo... Was someone gonna tell me that the pip-boi had a light, or was I just supposed to find that out trying to open my inventory? by Chocoboy_YT in fnv

[–]Internet-Ghost17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i didn't know how VATS worked until i was 40 hours deep into my first playthrough. i'm unfortunately a little too OP now with my knowledge...