chickencam Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Today was Christmas light switch on day here and the opening of our temporary icerink in a marquee in the park. We timed it for when Santa was turning on the lights and the icerink was quite quiet. Our children had a great time and I haven't seen so many smiling faces in one place for many a while it was quite heart warming just like in the films. There will be some sore botties tomorrow though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Awww thats sounds like a lovely thing to do on a chilly evening, how magical Did you try it yourself or was it just for the kids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Sounds lovely.....like Christmas in New York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I can't remember the last time I went ice skating. Sounds like a great thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 We've been going skating at Canary Wharf for the last couple of years. My SIL has paid for it instead of buying presents for the neices and nephews. There are usually about 15 of us. Last year I got talked into trying it. I've never skated before and I was frankly terrified. I managed to go round about one and a half times before I landed on my bottom and then that was it - I was off After that we go off to one of our houses for a lovely dinner My boys hadn't done it before the first time but they took to it like naturals and I love watching them and their Dad flying round the rink. Its great fun although I do prefer watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I adore ice skating even though im not much good at it Unfortunately the temporary ice rink which is usually based in Centenary Square isnt being set up this year. There is an ice rink round the corner from me but i hardly find time to go. The OH & I went to NYC a few years ago and i skated in Central Park - it was a dream come true and even though i was 30 at the time i felt like a child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I adore ice skating even though im not much good at it Unfortunately the temporary ice rink which is usually based in Centenary Square isnt being set up this year. There is an ice rink round the corner from me but i hardly find time to go. The OH & I went to NYC a few years ago and i skated in Central Park - it was a dream come true and even though i was 30 at the time i felt like a child. No street ice this year, it was god wasn't it. Do you live near the Snowdome? I live in Sutton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaJuliet Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 We don't go ice skating but we go to our local ice rink (fairly) regularly to watch the ice hockey. It's a good evening out with a fun family atmosphere (none of this aggro like that football stuff ) This weekend our local team is in Italy for the local championships. If they win this evening's game (starting in half an hour) they are through to the finals in France in January. That's a good excuse to break the camper van out of winter storage!!! So COME ON YOU BLAZE!!! PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
