Skiing and more

Skiing. So good. Just such a great way to spend a winter’s day. Sunday was our first day out. Not the most beautiful of days, but warm enough , the snow was good, and we just had a great time. It was Mount Snow’s 50th birthday, which they most notably celebrated by having their “ambassadors” wandering around offering cake and mulled cider — a great aprés-ski treat! The girls were good, really good for their first day back out. My quads were in great shape from all the biking, but my calves took a beating, and are very sore today. But it feels good.

I just want to say to all the people who have adopted the stance of hating SUV’s and SUV owners, and who take every opportunity to advise that four-wheel drive just isn’t necessary, and doesn’t make any difference when you’re driving in snow, sleet, or freezing rain — shut the hell-damn up. Make your own choices, live with them, and leave me alone. Also, you’re wrong, and if you can’t tell the difference in control between driving in two-wheel and driving in four-wheel on a slick surface, then perhaps you should get off the road entirely. (Just thought we’d get that out of the way before we get too far into another winter.)

Want to see something truly disturbing? From my old stomping grounds of Syracuse (well, actually, North Syracuse, where I stomped infrequently), I give you . . . the funeral home webcam. Please, don’t thank me.