It was our first basketball game of the year Friday evening, and we didn't even make it on time - though it wasn't our fault. For some reason the schedule had Allen and Dieruff tipping off at 8pm; when we arrived at 8:03 it was the waning moments before halftime. That was bad news for us but good news for Dieruff, who were on the receiving end of a mercy-rule blowout.
Saturday was errands and a huge pot of Big Bear's Back Woods Chili from our Michigan cookbook. It was delicious, and the 10 quarts we put in the freezer will keep us in meaty, beany goodness 'til spring. Sunday was our first day skiing of the season (and 2010). The 'first day' bit was key; we were both rusty and out of ski shape and labored through alternating cold extremities, new boots/miserable feet, hunger, and euphoria as we toured all of empty-but-perfect Elk.
Monday, January 11, 2010