Schweitzer Skiing Adventure , It's Been a Few Years.

Kristin invited me to ski on Valentines Day at Schweitzer.  I hadn't been skiing in about 4 seasons and wondered if I could even do it.  Did I forget?  Part of me didn't even want to try.  I pretty much gave up on skiing because I would always go alone.  This was a chance to get back at it and have company.  I joined Kristin and Lucy.  Time to gear up. The Lathrops have a locker at Schweitzer. This was one of the few times I saw Lucy.  

God's creation, beautiful.

Kristin is ready and giving me the encouraging thumbs up. 

Here I go to the bunny hill just in case things didn't work out.  Kristin and Lucy joined me. I did fine and soon I headed up the hill. 

Another Speedy Lucy sighting! 

And here we are.  I did not forget how to ski but one thing was very apparent.  I was out of skiing shape. My legs got tired so quickly. Kristin hung with me and was patient with my stopping.  I kept telling her that she could go do her thing but she hung with her mom.  Sweet. 

It was a great day.  Some sun and some snow.  The temperature was just right.  Glorious!!  

I remembered why I love skiing so much.  

The end to a beautiful day with Kristin and Lucy. I did see Lucy at lunch. Thanks so much for inviting me and getting me back on the ski hill.  I loved it.  

When I walked in the door at home this was what was waiting for me.  Perfect ending to Valentines Day.  Thanks Mike, Kristin and Lucy for making my day so special.  Love you all so much. 

 

Winterfest Adventure 2023 Chewelah, WA

Well, this was fun!  Lauren mentioned Winterfest was happening in Chewelah, WA.  Chewelah is about 45 miles from our home.  My favorite ski area 49 Degrees North is in Chewelah!  Mike and I decided to check it out.  Our favorite activity was Skijor!  Horses pull skiers around a track.  There were jumps for the skiers on the track.  It was great fun to watch.  

It was mentioned by the person holding the rope that would be given to the horseback rider that this horse would take off quickly and they needed to be ready.  Truth!  

We talked to Polly and her husband while we watched!  Wonderful people and so friendly.  Mike and I both talked about how friendly everyone was. It was a perfect outing for us.  Just our style. 

Of course we had to get food at the local eatery.  We made another new friend at our breakfast stop too. 

In his element! 

There we a few booths with crafts and food.  As it got later in the day more people showed up.  

There was a great shop we visited with a lot of nice merchandise.  Of course we didn't need anything for ourselves but it was good to look.  

Hay rides being pulled on a tractor! Priceless!  

Now that's a unique fire pit!

Time to go home.  We loved this adventure!  Small town fun! We will go next year!!

 

I Love Skiing with Mike Gleason, Who Knows What Will Happen!

Well, I am going to start with the middle of our ski day.  Lunchtime.  We were sitting next to a young couple and Mike was spying their food (as he does frequently).  He mentioned to me that we just can't eat like that anymore.  We were both sort of giggling and we started talking to them.  I told them what Mike was saying about their food.  I asked Mike to show them the hard boiled egg he was eating.  They offered Mike whatever they couldn't eat.  They had a lot of food.  I mean a lot.  Mike politely declined and said he just didn't need it.  We brought our lunch.  Mike probably would have called it a lunch for old people.  Whew!  Dodged that bullet.  Not so much.  A little time passed and Mike started talking to them about their food again.  AND, see that plate of food?  It wasn't Mike's food.  He just couldn't say no!  I love him!  

 This is the nice couple that shared their food.  I told them I had to document the moment!

Now back to the beginning of the day.  We were a little concerned about the conditions at 49 based on the weather in Spokane.  God blessed us with a beautiful day of skiing.  When you are the passenger you can see things that you can't or shouldn't when you are driving.  A deer made of hay.  I am pretty sure it is Rudolph based not the red nose.  I also found the wooden bear that hides on a hillside. 

 I love it when Mike goes skiing with me.  First topic of the day was the beautiful scenery created for us to see.  God loves us and shows us in lots of ways every single day.  You just have to look around.

 A skiers dream day.  Sunshine and snow.

I was trying to get a picture of Mike skiing but I missed him.  Instead I have a nice picture of a snowboarder.

 Lunchtime for the Gleasons!

 Mike got pictures of me but I wasn't moving.

We really had a great time.  I am over my concern of getting hurt like last year.  The eagle sighting last ski trip took care of that.  The snow was great, the weather was perfect and most of all we were together!