Just a short note about Bentley. Despite his German heritage, he’s not fond of cold weather or snow. We’ve learned this on our ventures into the snow country. He takes his walks, but is ever-so-eager to get back to a warm condo or into the car.
But he surprised us the other night, when he accidentally stepped onto the partially frozen swimming pool at our condo. And the ice fractured and he was swimming. Fred heard him splash and thrash and pulled him out. We towelled him off, and started out to dinner.
Fred wanted to show me where Bentley fell in, and Bentley walked right up to the pool, stepped right onto the ice and fell in. Again.
Another towelling and we finally got off to dinner. Bentley’s no worse the wear for his dip. But I doubt he learned a darn thing!
For years, our ski trips have been planned in advance, dates crafted to fit the calendars of a group of busy friends. This year, Fred and I decided that for once, we’d be snow trackers, follow the weather reports for Mammoth, and strike when the snowstorms arrived.
I’m happy to disclose that our strategy was a success. We made our lodging reservations on Friday for Sunday arrival. And in the last four days, it’s probably the best snow conditions we’ve ever skiied. Two storm days brought the sweet skiing where the slopes have fresh tracks on every run. Wednesday gave us a sun filled, warm day to enjoy the new snow. The storm expected on Friday came a day early, so we get yet another dump of “pow”. We don’t mind a bit of bluster, so not everyone would enjoy every minute of the days, but boy, is there wonderful snow to be skiied.
I can’t recommend this spur of the moment planning enough!!!
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