Calas Skate-O-Rama

By Gemma Cleanslate

What a treat ! Those who love skating, ice or roller, have an opportunity to enjoy a rink for the month of March. You can grab a friend and go skating or get to a party.  The owners of Calas Galadhon, Ty Tenk and Truck Meredith have a marvelous build that is reminiscent of the days when roller skating was most popular in a setting that brings many thoughts  of those days.

I arrived at the bus stop on Route 66 in the middle of the desert surrounded by high mountains. A river flowed around the land. In front of me stood a majestic  pale blue Art Deco structure with lights beaming up into the sky and a sign that read Calas Skate-O-Rama. To the right I saw a truck moving along the road  and to the left, far down the road, a Stuckey’s sign and past that a lighted sign for the infamous Bates Motel. I headed straight to the Skating rink.

Before I reached the doors I had to stop in the parking lot to admire all the gorgeous cars of the era. I think this is the largest collection of  vintage cars I have seen in one place in Second Life .The picture only captures half of them. I also  spied some side car motorcycles near the door .  Once through the doors I found myself again in the open air.  I picked up a free pair of skates as I  passed.

My first stop was at the Skate In Diner where I ordered a burger and cola that was  delivered to me by Alicia Underby. My mother used to tell me of the fun she had skating at the local rinks when she was a kid. I have been to a few at the beach myself. The rink is a massive wooden floor with sync skating if you like. It is fun to skate in the open air. 

 

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<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/206174193">Calas presents Skate-O-Rama!</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user41744273">Calas Galadhon</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

 

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 A nearby board showed me there will be skate parties all during the month at night and on weekends. A stage is all set up for the djs. 

 

 

I was sorry to have missed the wild opening but Romie Vella shared photos with me. You can see the opening party at this link. 
https://vimeo.com/206639840

 

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<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/206639840">Savannah Rain Opening Night at Skate-O-Rama!</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user41744273">Calas Galadhon</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

 

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Here is the bus stop to start your own skating party or get to one of the events listed. I hope to get to at least one of them.  Maybe I will see you there!
 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/EREBOR/252/120/2325

 

Gemma Cleanslate