I once enjoyed a little bit of skating... i was getting to grips with balance and stuff, and then this happened:

I was skating in my flats, and outside of every door, there is a step - about 4-5 inches high. I felt confident to try and do my first oilie, so tried it... i jumped up, and it seemed pretty good for a first jump... until i landed it on the side of the step, grinded for about 5 secs, crashed in to the plant barriers between the houses, and fell on my back. i was too scared to move, and after that, i was too scared to go near a board.

I had a go on an old skate board in my friends garden, and i still have the balance! Its a shame i no longer have my own board... *sighs* i had some great times... i guess i could get a new one - and it seems skater folk have started to hang out at the park down the road from my house! if they aren't over there, then i'm sure i can find some over at South-Walk!