I've had a very frustrating week and it's only Wed morning. Four different skaters so far have cancelled appointments they made with me for classes tonight....
... <fisherxc@...> wrote: ? ... advance. But to set up online payments is both a level of complexity I do not wish to have, and I assume it would be a negative...
Trish, The reason for a cancellation by a remaining skater is money. When there are 3 skaters they pay $20 each, but one skater must pay $50. So I lose the...
Hi Stephen ! Just chiming in with a couple of thoughts..... First, there's a difference between (a) - dealing with the frustration of cancellations and (b) -...
Stephen... I price my group lessons a little differently. I start with a private lesson rate of $50. If you would like to bring an additional person, up to...
Michael, Thanks for taking the time for such a detailed thoughtful reply. I'm going to scan down thru your points and add my thoughts/rebuttals/comments...
HI All, I just got this info via the inline industry list serve, so if you are not on that list serve, that's ok, here's another great way to get connected...
Thanks, Penny, for helping publicize this. Dave's message was in response to a separate project: We (some of us) have discussed the need for an information...
Here is some current correspondence I received for skating lessons from a sender called called Ranking Agent. It has all the sounds of a scam. They send me...
It looks like many of us got that letter. I replied with my fee and got the same exact response you did. Once they asked for my address I knew it was phony....
I had a great experience to share today. A lady in the neighbourhood spoke to me Friday about doing a kids' clinic. She said she'd speak to some parents....
Phil, This sounds very much like a scam that has been going on involving cars sold on Ebay and other web sites. Car sellers are being contacted by potential...
"HOUSTON, WE HAVE A MARATHON!" We're very excited to announce that the inaugural **Houston Inline Marathon Weekend** will take place in Katy, Texas (25 miles...
OMG! Yes we are ALL getting this scammer!!! Same people sent it to me, but said they had clients coming from China and needed lessons.....and the funny thing...
Hi Skaters, I am putting the finishing touches on the Napa Valley Inline Marathon this Sunday. I have posted a 13 min. video from last year that have you...
Hi Sandra Thanks for writing. I'm forwarding your inquiry to an on-line group of instructors. There is of course an active skating community in Houston, and a...
Interesting...this was posted two days ago....some received it right away...I'm just receiving it back now....my how slow yahoo works... ... From: PENNY...
Hi Everyone, Just a quick question: I am training for my annual 50 miles skate this Fall. I actually try to skate as many miles as I can in a 4 hour period....
I LOVE SINSystem bearings. I don't know if it was the bearings or not but the first marathon that I used them in I cut 6 minutes from my best time. ...
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Jun 23, 2006 12:23 pm
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... I've found that almost all bearings sold to the speed market perform essentially the same. (This is consistent with your finding that everyone has their...
Hi ... I need help guys .... I have Salomon TR8's (I think) they are blue. In any case the axles have one arrow on each. Which way should the arrows be ...
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I guess the simplest test is to put a set of new wheels, or all the same size, on the skates and look at them on a nice flat surface. You can see if the front...
Hey Tina ... With that type of TR frame, you should achieve flat with either all the arrows pointed up or all of them down. It's strange that you're not...
Just went and checked my TR-8's that I still use (white boots). There is a small "dot" or indentation at the top and bottom of the axle hole. When you align...
Hi everyone: Say, if you are interested in joining us in Saint Paul for the marathon weekend and you have not yet registered, the fee jumps by $10 as of...