Thanks to Monkey Trunks!

This was the weekend when  the Scouts came to visit Monkey Trunks in Weirs Beach - what a great place that is!!!  We can not say enough good things about the facility and more important, the staff!! 
The boys and leaders had a fabulous time, as evidenced by the fact almost everyone was asleep by 10 pm!!  Always a good thing.... 

                           


And the tents looked great in the backyard too....How can you not love camping?

New look for dining room!

Well, it has been a very busy couple of weeks.

Working in the dining room has been very satisfying (even though the only reason it was totaly dismantled is because the Motivator didn't like the previous color....really?!)  So, off to find something I have heard characterized as "whimsical".  Now, I know that "whimsy" can be good - meaning you are artsy, creative, entertaining - OR, it can mean that you are off your rocker and WHAT were you thinking.  So here we are with the monkeys in the balloons.  Whimsical.

On another note, the Motivator has been learning to ski.  After an entire lifetime around snow, this is the moment she chooses to learn.  Doing very well, and then!!.....in comes the ice.  Combined with avoiding the snowboarders, and she is in the ER with torn ligaments.  Because of her shoulder strength, she has a minor tear, so should be back to lifting very heavy things very soon.  And will also return to Motivating, I am sure.

                                Let that be a lesson kids.  Learn to ski when you are young.

                                Enjoy the monkeys!

Our favorite shortcut and other signs of interest!

 

Time for an update! (And Happy B-Day, Mom!)

The weather is a slight bit different than my last post, and only a few weeks apart.  Today was 54 degrees and brightly sunny (brightly sunny?  Really?!  My AP English teacher is screaming somewhere)....  But it was.  Brightly sunny, that is.  The snow is retreating just a bit...I couldn't even see this wall two weeks ago...so the changes are beginning.

When you buy a house in the winter, every day is a reminder that you have no idea the surprises that are coming when the snow is finally gone, and the earth warms up just enough to give you a peek.
Daylight savings time starts tonight.  One step closer to that peek!

What a lovely day!

 

Now, mind you, I am not the ski type, but I do love a good snowfall.  Too bad this one had to come on Sunday morning!  Not anything at home, but in Gilford, a winter wonderland!!

And all the ski types were having fun too!

Progress at last!

Well, it has been a messy couple of weeks...literally.  Paint everywhere, but (again, thru the major efforts of the Motivator) there is a huge piece of work out of the way, and the house is looking good - even with photos.  Hope you enjoy the slideshow!
The Motivator is taking her first ski lesson today, so we will see if the slopes survive!  I hope to convince her to bring her camera.  We will see.
Family and friends coming this weekend, and waiting to see what's up with the storm...it would be terrible if vacation had to be extended for another day because we were stuck here....just terrible..... :)
Stay safe. And don't forget to become a follower, and forward this to anyone you might know who is looking for a good time.

That didn't sound right, now did it? You know what I meant.

Snow, snow everywhere.....

Just another day on the slopes for the very happy operators of Gunstock Mountain!  More than a foot of fresh powder, and everyone is smiling.  Including me.
Settled in to the house, just a few chores to do, but they will get done, as they always do, thanks mostly to The Motivator.  She rocks!
Hope to see you all soon!