Jessica 0 #1 December 30, 2002 Is having ice-skating rinks in malls normal? Half the malls in Dallas have them. I was informed last night that not only was this strange and weird, it was also a very 80s thing to do. I guess the fact that I took lessons in the Galleria makes me uncool. Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #2 December 30, 2002 .....i remember when I lived in San Diego there was an ice rink at the mall...... the kids loved it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 December 30, 2002 I don't think I have ever seen an ice rink in a mall. Now..last time I was in Columbus, OH they had built a nice BMX track inside the mall. Temporarily of course... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip 0 #4 December 30, 2002 I do not know what is normal but we also have a rink in our galeria here in houston. I did notice that Ice Skating is verry verry popular in Dalas. .:skip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #5 December 30, 2002 Well, going up where Winter was THE season and summer was time to get ready for NEXT Winter, we had places to skate if it was left alone for 30 minsWe watered down one of our fields to smooth out the area(wetland area) and the only thing to worry about was an occasional branch. As far as MALLS, my sister used to do compete and do expos at malls all over the U.S. They are very common. _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #6 December 30, 2002 Quote.....i remember when I lived in San Diego there was an ice rink at the mall...... When did you live in San Diego?So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #7 December 30, 2002 92-95...lived right across from UTC.......then in Rancho Bernardo.......then lastly lived on base at Miramar... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #8 December 30, 2002 Quote 92-95... Well, there goes my clever plan to inform Jessica that it's weird and a very 80's thing to do... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #9 December 30, 2002 Oh shit, that reminds me of home...HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #10 December 30, 2002 Nope, not weird and not '80's. I started skating young, and competed for a while. My home rink was in a mall which was destroyed in the 94 quake (I had stopped skating by then). It's really a good idea, inasmuch as it gives the kids/youths something to do while Mom spends time and money in the shopping center. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #11 December 30, 2002 Just step outside and use the back yard. Thats what its there for after all. All the water is ice around here and will be for the next 3 months.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #12 December 30, 2002 Quote All the water is ice around here and will be for the next 3 months. [Nelson] Haaaa-Haaa[/Nelson] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #13 December 30, 2002 the west edmonton mall has one, and the oilers practice there occasionally... of course, they also have an amusement park, a mini-golf course (modeled after pebble beach i believe), a water park with wave pool, a trained dophin show, as well as canada's largest fleet of operational submarines."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLsurfer 0 #14 December 30, 2002 I grew up in Mission Beach but I remember goin' to that rink while in Jr High in the early 80's. We used to think we were so cool when they'd let us stay after closing on Fri nights to have races and play hockey. Problems just be opportunities in der workin' clothes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #15 December 30, 2002 There are 6 rinks within 15 kilometres of my house ... but none are in malls ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #16 December 30, 2002 There's an ice rink in Gurnee Mills Mall in Illinois. Also, a lazer tag play area and a huge amount of video games, etc.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #17 December 30, 2002 QuoteThere's an ice rink in Gurnee Mills Mall in Illinois. Also, a lazer tag play area and a huge amount of video games, etc. Here's a TMI moment for y'all: First time I ever got to second base was in this very same arcade/skating rink, after junior prom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #18 December 30, 2002 TMI!! We have seperate facitlities for ice skating here... but when you can do it outdoors for what seems like 7/8's of the year whats the freaking point?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #19 December 30, 2002 Quote the west edmonton mall has one, This also begs the question, why does Canada need an indoor skating rink? j/k...it helps if you can actually feel your extemities in the winter time while having fun... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
