I really recommend working in the US, you go to concerts, beaches, and now even skiing! Makes me wonder what people do for fun...
Bob Chaney and Christian, one of the guys from the youth group took me to West Virginia on Friday, to do some work on a printer again and then to go skiing. We got to the ski resort at about 5pm, half an hour after the slopes closed, so we checked into a hotel and decided to spend the whole next day skiing.
That night we got some dinner, checked out some of the shops, (the shopping wasn't my idea this time!), and then we went for a swim in some of the outdoor pools! Christian and I decided to jump in one of the pools, and then jump out, and see who could stand out of the pool the longest. The first person to jump into the hot tub which was next to the pool (or the first person to die) lost. The loser got to sleep on the floor. Bob called it off though not long after we jumped out for fear of us catching hypothermia. So we went in the pool for a bit, and then in the hot tub for quite a while as well. Then we found out there was another two pools around the side of the hotel, so we decided to walk around to check them out. We probably stayed in the pools for around 2 hours.
After breakfast at Starbucks the next day, we hired out skis and boots, and then went on the slopes. Bob decided it would be best if he didn't ski, just in case something happened to him, and so it was just me and Christian skiing. I only fell over once as well! But that was to avoid two snowboarders who decided it was a good idea to sit in the middle of a blind corner and have a chat. In fact, there were many snowboarders who just decided to sit in the middle of the slopes for a rest. Maybe it's a snowboarder thing, because it appeared all the people with skis on had more sense, and sat on the side of the slopes if they needed a rest. We probably got on the slopes at 10, and I came off around 4.
Here are some of the photos we took:
I wasn't really cold...
When we walked from the first swimmig pool, round the hotelto the other one, I thought it would be quicker if I didn't put
my shoes on. And I was right, I've never run so fast in my
whole life! I didn't have any feeling up to my knees though after.
The towel was frozen solid
Outside one of the pools
West Virginia Mountains
The evening on the first day
Christian was so tired after the trip, he said he didn't care where he slept
Me in my ski gear
In the pool. My hair was actually frozen!
Mini Christian!
19 comments:
i thought it was windy not frozen!!! it really was cold!!
xx
Great Pics! Were you really standing around in wet gear in all that cold weather? You'll be ill (Do i sound like your mum?)
I love the picture of mini Christian - he looks so tiny bless him!
No, we dried off after the pool before we went skiing.
You're working so hard Chris, you'll be worn out by the time you come home!!!!
Glad you had a good time
XXXX
I know, I'm going to have to start getting some more rest I think
WOW! It must be cold in West Virginia!! I thought it was cold here!
Great pictures, by the way!
Okay, you really are mad... hope you don't catch a cold!
We want to know, Chris, how you are going to get your new skis and boots home with all the other stuff you have been accumulating in your many shopping trips. Oops. Sorry if we leaked the news. We hope your mom and dad don't look at their credit card or else you may be a permanent resident of the United States!!! If you can't get a real job in the states, we'd love to have you as our resident chef and chauffer at the Grays Chapel manor.
--Mother Mary and Father Doug
David and Julie,
We'll try to get Chris to post some of our Christmas decorations at the parsonage. We have an open house for the church on Sunday, Dec. 9th. (Hey Chris, you'd better clean up your room. Hide your skis under the bed!!!) Julie, I think I have located everything in the house, now. Except there is this one suitcase...missing. Smile. Wish you were here. Wish we were there. But all at the same time, right? Tell folks in your churches that we are receiving some Christmas cards already. We will try to send some back with Chris if there is room in his suitcases. Otherwise, we might have to email them a card.
--Mother Mary
Almost heaven, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shanondoor River
Life is old there, older than the trees
Younger than the mountains, growin' like a breeze
Name that tune...
Blue Ridge mountains ~ Didn't Laurel and Hardy do that one!?
Mandy,
We know the song...it's "Almost Heaven." This is because Doug and I grew up in West Virginia. By the way, it's "Shenandoah" Mountains and they don't even exist in West Virginia...only the Appalachian Mountains. John Denver, the songwriter, apparently wasn't good in geography. But since Chris has been there, he should write a new song for WV? At least a song for the USA? (PS: Have you talked to Chris about those "skis" yet?)
--Mother Mary
Oops,
I meant "Shenanadoah River" instead of mountains. It doesn't exist there either, but the New River does. Now who is good at geography? Maybe we could schedule in a white water raft trip to the New River before Chris leaves? Anyone have a wet suit? -MM
Just thought i would let you know about yesterday (Sunday 9th). The tea for the more senior of the church went really well, with quite a few folk from Bradfield Road. The service was brill, the young people were fantastic, think you have a bit of competition on the keyboard! Tom was excellent, Dale was brill and Charlotte has improved with the guitar. The church was full. They really worked hard preparing from the birth of the idea (you were still with us then) till yesterday. I can't praise them enough, i feel like a very proud 'mum'.
I've heard a few things about it, and everybody I've spoken to said it was a great service. And it's not competition on the keyboard, Thomas can take over!
Come on Chris, we are all dying to hear how the service went on Sunday at Grays Chapel.
Come on Chris, we are all dying to hear how the service went on Sunday at Grays Chapel.
Think my finger must have a stammer!!
Does this mean i can become an offical member of the Silver Surfers Club?
haha! you people need to get up to date with modern technology!!
our service was amazing as you've already heard from me but i'm very proud of everyone coz it went so well!! pat there was nothing to worry about was there?!?!
your service was fine by the sounds of it apart from the slight problem at the start!!
xxx
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