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Monday – mixture of sun, cloud and occasional rain Have a day out to Snowbasin ski resort, scene of the 2002 Mens Downhill Olympics. One of my favourite resort but must be over 4 years since we skied here. It’s … Continue reading →

Friday – warm and sunny Nerdy day today as Hal and I go to a web site meeting with Target Marketing. Interesting little operation gives you an insight into typical American small business; laid back dress mode, jeans and tee … Continue reading →

Monday – cold and snowy Highlight of the day , returned the car to Hertz. I got a lift back from Hertz while Wendy walked. Big question – should you tip for the lift back? Opinion amongst our American friends … Continue reading →

Friday – cold and sunny Fiona has a day to herself so she’s off for some retail therapy at the Tangier Outlets. We’re on rug rat grandparents duties. Now we’ve got the green light on MacDonalds we take Jasper there … Continue reading →

Monday – hot and sunny Apple announcement. Nothing really exciting. Hal comes around for some more work on his web site. In the evening our neighbours come round to explore renting their home next door, next year. We manage to … Continue reading →

Friday – hot and sunny Pick up the hertz mobile. Gave them a ring to ensure we didn’t have another car bizarre fiasco. Nice toyota camaray, fairly well equipped and with satnav, was waiting on the front. After lunch Fiona … Continue reading →

Monday – winter storm, so cold and snowing Take Jasper down to Monkey Mountain, but they’ve gone bust. Never mind a trip to Tangier Outlets is on offer. I get a great body warmer for $60 and Fiona gets a … Continue reading →

Friday – hot and sunny Some real excitement for me as we swap the Hertzmobile. What a fiasco. Topping up with petrol is a nightmare as guage is inaccurate. Get there and first car stinks of fags – rejected. 2nd … Continue reading →

Monday – hot and sunny Wow 6″ fresh powder. I’m excited. Hang on, why am I getting excited, these crutches get in the way so no skiing today. Chris departs early for a flight to San Francisco. Breakfast in bed … Continue reading →

Thursday – hot and sunny Having shuffled upstairs on my arse I now have the painful prospect of getting back down. Pain is much worse than yesterday when I was reasonably mobile and even managed to get my skis back … Continue reading →