FINALLY

It has been a rather difficult few weeks and perhaps no one even checks this stagnant blog anymore, but I am back.  First of all everything on my computer was encrypted, and I lost everything.  Luckily I knew just the man to help me out and he eventually, after over a week with no computer, restored all.  Second, I received a new, much wanted camera for Christmas, and it came with no manual, leading to multiple problems transferring photos to the computer, now resolved.  Third, I have had, for about two weeks now, the 'cold' sinus problems that are going around, and have been really under the weather.  Things are looking up now!

 

 

 I purchased new wax less skis and new ski boots a few weeks ago, although there wasn't any snow, and the past few winters did not make snow seem promising. We did FINALLY get a nice snow cover, about 4 1/2 inches over an icy crust.  Excellent for skiing.  I have been out skiing several times, trying to get used to these skis, and enjoying our 207 acres....simply stunning in this winter wonderland.

 

 

 

 

Atop the hill overlooking the house and barn, all of what you see is part of the 207 acres. 

 

(This along my ski path.)

 

 

We have several birch trees on the property, and they stand out in their utter beauty in the winter snow.

 

 

 

 

Skiing along a path heading into the woods. 

 

 

 

(This is Jug Creek, across the road from the house.)

 

The quiet, the solitude, the brilliance while skiing is deeply mesmerizing and not unlike a meditation. 

 

 

Doesn't just everything look beautiful in the winter?

(A view from the driveway of my workshop.)

It is great to be feeling better, to be skiing again, and to have my computer functioning.

 

 

On another note, Andy finished a three day chemo treatment last Friday, so he is beginning to feel some better, and for that I am so grateful.  If any of you reading this want updates on Andy, please click on Possum in the Compost in the side column.