The Zipper from Heck.

Shortly before Thursday Group, I was trying to get my long jacket zipped up while I was talking to Gold Skater. Although the zipper looked fine,it wouldn't go up.

"Can you see what's wrong?" I asked Gold Skater.

"Okay, let me try," she says.

So in about 5 seconds, the scene went from this:

To this:

We went back and forth a couple of times until she finally got the zipper  up and I was ensconced in bright yellow fleece like a  caterpillar ready for hibernation.

"Thanks, Mom." I said jokingly, "I better go get my boots on."

Gold Skater patted my arm and teased, "Now do you need Mommy's help to tighten your boots?"

Yes, I have my very own skating mom.

I don't think she'll pay my bills though!