Category Archives: winter sports

Boarding

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Al

I’m not sure if I’m safe enough to go boarding by myself. But since I missed out yesterday, and it’s April for god’s sakes, I might do it. Since Natasha took a private lesson, I’m thinking group lesson is the … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Changes

Posted on May 3, 2008 by Al

April was about bringing winter back into Spring.  May?  I’m heading to the mountain again.  Let’s see what Grays on Trays can do this time of the year.

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Parts is parts

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Al

Yesterday while driving 26 on the way home from Nordic skiing, we passed a single-vehicle truck crash that happened in the opposite direction.  It must have just taken place because traffic hadn’t backed up yet.  I think the driver was … Continue reading →

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Weekend Roundup

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Al

I rode with Shiny Lib to Online NW. She and I have the same driving ethic, which made for some fun commentary. The only session at the conference which had totally new-to-me information was one about ARGs (alternate reality games) … Continue reading →

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Closer

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Al

Looking promising. I’m hopeful. ^ Rains returned. Bike today? ^ African Film Festival starts tonight.  Watch without looking at les sous-titres to brush up. ^ Ski/snowboard on Sunday at Timberline. ^ Invited to two parties: Superbowl?  Who’s playing?  (Not going).  … Continue reading →

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Nordic

Posted on January 21, 2008 by Al

Yesterday at Teacup, we skied about 5-7 miles, I’d guess.  I’m aching all over, but it’s a good feeling.  That combined with a bike commute 3 of the 5 days this week means that January is my top exercise month … Continue reading →

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Al Snowboards

Posted on December 26, 2007 by Al

I just want everyone to remember that Christmas 2007 is the day it finally “clicked” for me on the slopes. Although I did some nordic skiing last year and once already last week, for some reason I skipped a season … Continue reading →

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7 Days

Posted on December 18, 2007 by Al

’til the holiday I hate the most.  We’re going skiing/snowboarding that day, at least.

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Favorite Christmas Card

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Al

It’s that time of year.  And since I haven’t heard from J, E, & E yet, my favorite card is one from the same town detailing an incident over a snowflake decoration which caused a stir because it was viewed … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Al
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