They were stiff and being used as a mouse pantry but I emptied them out; the blades were pitted with rust and were dull but it was the only pair I could find. I put them on.


And quite happily discovered that, despite it being several years since I'd last gone, I still remember how to skate! I was quite glad that no one else was there to see how awkward I was starting off. I will definitely have my blades sharpened before I go again. My cheeks are rosy and my hair is windblown and my leg muscles are tight and tingly. Why did I not think to do this sooner?