On my way up to Madison to visit my oldest sister, she informed me that she was going to help me accomplish one of the things on my bucket list, but alas, she would not tell me what it was going to be.
I was allowed three guesses, all of which I promptly got wrong,
All I could do at this point was cross my fingers and hope that I wasn't going to be set on fire just yet.
My sister surprised me by taking me to a stained glass workshop. I spent two hours working on the basics of how to make stained glass using copper foil and some solder and even made an ornament myself. Its not to hard and it looks really good.
I would like to learn a bit more especially how to cut glass, but its definitely a push to get me started.
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# 455 - Attend a Roller Derby
***For our first Match we Have the Unholy Rollers vs everybody's Favorite team (and for good reason!) The Reservoir Dolls!***
The game starts out strong with the Rollers and the Dolls staying almost neck and neck for the first couple of minutes. You can tell that these two local teams while usually pretty friendly are also being very competitive at the same time.
There are a bunch of clean hits and a couple of knock overs, but no serious injuries.
As the first half wears on, The Unholy Rollers begin to pull ahead. The Vicious Van Gogo, Rosetta Stoned and the rest of the Dolls just can't seem to catch up to Rollers' Jammers!
Things are looking a little grim for the Dolls.
With grim determination, the Dolls start off the second half strong.
A new Jammer shows her face at the start line and the crowd cheers. The whistles blow once, then twice and the small but spunky jammer blazes her way down the track and squeeze through holes in the pack that seemingly weren't there before. This was Mouse.
The Dolls soon close the gap in the score and the game is close. With just a few minutes left on the clock the Dolls are ahead by one point.
It was anybodies game.
Two more Jams and it was over! The had Dolls won!
My first Roller Derby match was a nail biter I would describe Roller Derby as a sport for geeks. Many of the names are puns and everybody can have fun dressing up. It's competitive and sometimes dangerous, But always tons of fun. I wont be forgetting my first match anytime soon!
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| The Unholy Rollers |
The game starts out strong with the Rollers and the Dolls staying almost neck and neck for the first couple of minutes. You can tell that these two local teams while usually pretty friendly are also being very competitive at the same time.
There are a bunch of clean hits and a couple of knock overs, but no serious injuries.
As the first half wears on, The Unholy Rollers begin to pull ahead. The Vicious Van Gogo, Rosetta Stoned and the rest of the Dolls just can't seem to catch up to Rollers' Jammers!
Things are looking a little grim for the Dolls.
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| These ladies are not playing around |
A new Jammer shows her face at the start line and the crowd cheers. The whistles blow once, then twice and the small but spunky jammer blazes her way down the track and squeeze through holes in the pack that seemingly weren't there before. This was Mouse.
The Dolls soon close the gap in the score and the game is close. With just a few minutes left on the clock the Dolls are ahead by one point.
It was anybodies game.
Two more Jams and it was over! The had Dolls won!
My first Roller Derby match was a nail biter I would describe Roller Derby as a sport for geeks. Many of the names are puns and everybody can have fun dressing up. It's competitive and sometimes dangerous, But always tons of fun. I wont be forgetting my first match anytime soon!
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Me and Mouse
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#454 - Visit Safe house in Milwaukee WI
Now The Safe House is nontraditional in a couple of ways. To start off, The Safe House doesn't even advertise and it is not even easy to find! When you do find the place, you are required to have a password in traditional speakeasy style. A few secret passages later and you find your way to the main bar. Between the many nooks and crannies that you are encouraged to explore, and the spy themed drinks, this place will have you entertained all night. A few key things to watch out for:
- If you don't know the password to get in, be prepared to make follow some simple directions...
- Careful what buttons you press
- Check out the extensive autograph collection... It's pretty impressive
- If you wanna see a special spectacle for somebodies birthday or other event, reserve them a hail to the chief. You wont be disappointed!
- Keep an eye out for the butt cam
- And when your done for the night, make sure to do a quick getaway via superman's changing booth.
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| A giant spy themed moving puzzle on the walls |
And to finish out the night we headed over to the empty dance floor and started that party going. After we hit the floor and started having some fun, other soon joined us, and by the time we left, we had that dance floor full.
So whether your looking a original and fun atmosphere, a laid back game of poker, or would like to explore this spy themed establishment, The Safe House is a place you don't want to pass up next time you're near Milwaukee!
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| You can leave anytime you want... for the right price |
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