A Glorious Winter

I have hesitated to write this entry, because part of me believes that an internet acknowledgement of good fortune will inevitably ruin everything. However, after a fabulous after-work ski yesterday, I can not help but blog about our wonderful winter.

As Yukoners, we can often be heard complaining about the winter, or more accurately sucking up sympathy from Southerners who, upon hearing where we live, say things like: "You poor soul, I would never make it through the winter". We, of course, blush then nod, as if to say - yeah, well some of us are just made tougher then the rest. The truth is, when the weather gets ridiculous, most of us curl in front of a fireplace or oil monitor and patiently wait for better times. If we figured out a way to keep the sun turned on, we might even transform into a happy (and more often sober) bunch!

I have to admit, I have bad mouthed winter on more than one occasion. But, this year, winter has treated me like a princess. Since returning from Belize it's only gotten below -30 twice and most days have been sunny, and relatively warm (from you Southerners that's around -10). It has been the perfect winter to try to train for the marathon, because a week hasn't gone by where I wasn't able to do at least one lunchtime run. Tony has been on his bike everyday since I returned from Belize and Starbuck doesn't have a full winter's coat.

Skiing has been a particular luxury this year. I have not even pulled out the Stick Green Rode yet, managing fine with my Swix Blue and Purple. Last night, I went out with Starbuck after work. I managed to enjoy a full hour of skiing before wathcing the sun slowly set. It was fabulous; I am officially converted - winter is wonderful!

Please note I stole the photo from my friend Andrew Stark's site. He captures the spirit of winter MUCH better than I ever could

Sierra posted this on Jan 31, 2007 from the outside | | permanent link