Just like Christmas morning - December 14, 2011
Welcome back to another exciting season at Asessippi! For those of you that read my blog, I have to apologize that I am a bit behind with my entries. Normally, I would have done a few blogs in preparation for the upcoming season, but in my defense, we were a little tied up. On November 25, Deke and I left for Mexico (that’s right! Kid-less! We never had a honeymoon, so this is where I justify a kid-less vacation). We left for 10 days, which was perfect because we were scheduled to return with only 5 days left until opening day! How great was that planning?! Mexico was incredible! Definitely a different world from living on a ski hill.
We made some new friends that worked at our resort, and to say the least, they were amazed when we told them that bundling up in -30℃ to get out and ski or snowboard was completely normal. They honestly couldn’t imagine that type of cold. Mind you, it was a ‘chilly’ 19℃ and they were freezing, meanwhile, we were in shorts and t-shirts. This trip was a great memory in our lives, we travelled with some of our best friends, our neighbours at cottage cove. Kelly and Leanne invited us along for an exciting couples vacation and I am so happy that we could get away. Living on a ski hill, we don’t get much sympathy from people when we say we need a vacation, and rightfully so. Little did we know, the chaos that would come from the pre and post travel arrangements would be crazy, so the vacation time in between was greatly needed. We did EVERYTHING in Mexico! Ziplining, rappelling, swimming in cenotes and underground rivers, swimming with dolphins and stingrays, learning the history of the Mayan culture and the story of Mexico’s cultural birth, cliff jumping, snorkeling, walking the ruins, and of course, the beginning of the Aspen Cove Bike Gang (I’m talking about pedal bikes, but we were bad-ass none-the-less). We had so many amazing things to do on our checklist that we came back to Canada exhausted. We landed in Winnipeg on December 5...little did we know the chaos was just beginning...
After gathering our luggage we quickly remembered that it was winter and we didn’t have a winter coat, mitts, toques, boots, nada. That was fun (insert sarcasm here). But we improvised and made it to our vehicle and began the trip home. About an hour into our drive we received a phone call that our daughter, Prism was being admitted to Brandon General Hospital. Long story - short, Deke picked up the boys and drove home, I stayed in Brandon with Prism. At the risk of dragging this story on, I have to elaborate so that you get the full gist of how exhausted we were, please bear with me. Deke picked up the boys once Prism was taken up to her room on the pediatrics level, so it was late already. They started out on the road for the 2 hour drive. Once getting to our cabin, he went to unlock the door and quickly realized...no key. 2 O’Clock in the morning and Deke, Logan and Cooper were standing outside willing the door to unlock. When that didn’t work, they checked in to the Russell Inn. It was a brutal night for them, but we all laugh about it now, not sure if that’s because we think its funny, or if its because we are still so tired that laughter is all we can muster. Nope, I think its funny. I’m allowed to say that because our night was not unlike my boys’. At about that time, I would have been holding Prism’s hair out of a large, round, blue bucket. Anyway, the boys headed back to Brandon the next day to get the cabin key so it all worked out. Prism was released on Thursday and we got home that night. For those of you that didn’t see us this weekend, yes, Prism is on the mend. She still gets tired quickly, but her colour and her chatty, bubbly demeanour, all back to normal. Let me tell you, of all the excitement and chaos of this vacation/incident, my absolute favorite part was turning the corner on the ski hill road and seeing all the lights on the hill, the chair lift, the sparkles in the snow and my home, lit up, waiting for us. There truly is no place like home.
Waking up Friday morning, I swear it was like Christmas. I could see the lifts running and hear the laughter of all the kids that may or may not have played hookie to get that first run of the season. It is an amazing time of year that we wait all spring, summer and fall for. We didn’t want to push Prism, so we didn’t go out on the hill on Friday. To make up for it, I took her down to the lodge for lunch that day. But Saturday morning, when she bounced out of bed and started grabbing her board and snowsuit, we knew that there was no stopping her. Out we went, and I have to tell you...I MISSED IT! I missed it more than I thought. Its no secret that I get a little down in the dumps when the hill closes at the end of season, but once we get back out there it really hits me just how much I LOVE this place. That being said...WELCOME BACK TO ASESSIPPI!!!
Some thoughts for Thanksgiving - October 5, 2011
Hello Fellow Cottagers and Asessippi Enthusiasts,
Another wonderful season at Asessippi and area has come and gone. The kayaking, fishing, tubing, eurobungy, paintball and that of the like, have kept us smiling throughout the summer and fall. As we approach our winter season (only about 2 months until the ski season is open) the anticipation of another great year builds. While we all prepare to dust off our boots and toques, there are some pressing matters that I need to get out in the open.
Our dear friend, trusty cove problem solver, skating pond manager and all 'round go-to-guy, Pat Ruston is celebrating his birthday today! I won't mention how many of these occasions Pat has celebrated, but lets just say, its a biggie!!! While we are thrilled to wish our dear friend a fantabulous day, we are saddened to report that he has had to step away from his duties at Cottage Cove for an extended period. He has been laid out with a serious injury, ailments to Pat's neck have proven to be his adversary. Don't fret, he is taking it in with a smile on his face (as usual, man, do we love to see that smile!). But as I said he has had to step away to allow his body to heal. Pat will be undergoing surgery in the near future to correct the damage done to his spine and will need much time to recover. In recent conversations with him he gladly offered that if there was an emergency or if someone needing something he would be available (bless his heart), but lets all keep in mind the seriousness of his ailments and agree that perhaps an afternoon coffee would be more appropriate.  I have only been a cottage owner for a year and a half, but could not count how many times Pat has been at my door step if there were a problem. And for that, I am grateful. He is a wonderful man with an equally wonderful family that we (and I think I can speak for everyone at Cottage Cove) appreciate and have come to think of as our family as well. Well wishes are greatly appreciated during this time for Pat and his family. Lets take a few moments to remember how many times Pat has helped us out. And lets not forget all the times that Pat has been here to help us without us even knowing about it, very Batman-like, I'd say. 'Bat Signal' lights up the sky on Christmas morning and Pat is no doubt out ensuring that the skating pond is in tip-top shape for our kids to enjoy an afternoon on the blades. Lets repay the favor, or...pay it forward.
I have often mentioned in my blog (aka ramblings) the wonderful staff and volunteers that keep this priceless gem of the prairies functioning at the highest level. And I believe we should all take part in sharing our encounters with the people that obviously care about this place as much as we do. There are so many people here that make this the most wonderful place to live and visit. And for that...THANK YOU.
***I will keep you informed of Pat's status, surgery date, recovery, etc. ***
A summer filled with fun - July 16, 2011
So here we are, almost four months since the Asessippi Ski Season came to an end. For almost a month after that I wore a pout on my face that would remind anyone of Prism after she had been told "no". There I was, watching the snow melt, kicking rocks down the road and mumbling things like 'stupid spring'. I was a complete mess and my mood resembled that of the little girls on Toddlers and Tiaras. But alas, my mood softened and prospects of the upcoming summer season of Asessippi activities was fast approaching. While preparing our cabin for the upcoming summer, I realized that my Christmas decorations were still up and that with the days spent on the hill, my organizational skills had become...well, lets just say more lacking than usual.
This spring I began the preparation for emotional instability. My oldest will be starting high school and my baby will be starting kindergarten. (oh dear...cue the waterworks!) I have no illusions about how hard it will be to send all three of my kids off to school. It will be so quiet, I don't think that I have ever been at home alone before, there has always been some sort of chaos surrounding my house. From September to December, I will be lost...notice that I will only be lost until the ski season starts again. (hahaha)
With the realization that my kids are growing up faster than I had hoped. We have been grabbing hold of family activities and enjoying them as often as we possibly can. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful lake so close to us. Lake of the Prairies has been our last minute destination on more than one occasion. We can grab our swimsuits, water toys, towels and we can spend a day hanging out and swimming together. Plus, as an added bonus, the concession stand at the beach has got to be one of my favorite places to eat! There is nothing more satisfying after a day on the beach than a big burger grilled to perfection! Mmmm. Fishing is another favorite activity, whether we head down to the bridge, or out to the dam, we always have fun.. And the fishing this year is excellent. We have met a lot of wonderful people while out fishing and its always a great and relaxing evening and of course there are always the Asessippi activities at the Lodge. Eurobungy is definitely a favorite amongst our household. Its an awesome feeling to jump that high and see the hill from a different perspective. Plus, Eurobungy is an excellent workout! Five minutes on the trampoline and you will feel as if you've just completed the entire collection of Billy Blanks Tae Bo videos (that's right Deke, I managed to squeeze in a reference to Billy Blanks into my blog. BOOYA!) The kids can always last longer than me on the trampoline, but I currently hold the title for consecutive flips. Paintball is definitely a great activity for those looking for a little lighthearted competition (all fingers pointed at me!) Ever want to feel like you're in the trenches fighting the bad guys, this is the activity for you. My youngest kids are a little young for this one, but if I find one more pair of Logan's dirty socks under the couch, I may have to take him down to the paintball course and unleash my fury. River tubing makes a great day. The great staff here at the lodge will drive you to your destination, set you up in your tubes in the river and let the fun begin! But my all time favorite family activity is kayaking. This is a great way to get some exercise and spend some time with the family. If you are thinking that your kids are too young for this, let me tell you, we thought the same thing but our youngest, Prism (5 years old and weighs about 30lbs) paddled her kayak from the bridge almost to the lodge and back again. We were definitely surprised with how much we all loved kayaking. Its our new favorite summertime activity. If you are a golfer, or like me, 'wannabe golfer', the Prairie Lake Lodge is the place to be. The course is great for the avid golfer but relaxed with par 3 holes for the beginners. We have been enjoying this course a lot lately, especially since Prism now has her own golf clubs. The people that we have met there have been great and have always been understanding when we hold up the line. For example, the last time we took the kids golfing, it took us 2 hours to get to hole 4 but we step back and let them play through and have a good laugh that we are the only people that can use up 9 hours golfing an 18 hole course. After a great game of exaggerating our score cards, we head up to the clubhouse for an enormous plate of nachos. By my recommendation, try their pita pizzas. We are never disappointed with a day at Prairie Lake Lodge.
There are so many incredible activities to do in the area that our weekends always seem to be packed. Last weekend we had tons of fun at the Cottage Cove Beer Tasting, the kids s'more and soda fountain party and Russell's Go-Kart Racing. This weekend we will be taking in the Redliner's Show and Shine in Russell as well as the Cottage Cove picnic. No matter what activities we have planned for the day, we can almost guarantee that we will spend the evening sitting around a camp fire with friends talking, laughing and enjoying the Asessippi air.
Saying good bye to one season, welcomes the next, April 3, 2011
Well, here we are. Spring is definitely in the air. As much as I enjoy living in my bubble of denial, the season is actually coming at its end. Its times like this that we find ourselves reflecting on the past four months. It hardly seems like an entire season has passed by, but in all actuality, a lot has happened. We have met some amazing people, made some incredible friends, created everlasting memories, and best of all, we have found a family activity that will grow with us as our kids get older and create lives of their own.
This has by far been one of my favorite years. We started off the year with our first family vacation to Disney World and then the Bahamas, we got the keys to our cabin and spent our first Spring Break here at Cottage Cove, thus the start of a family tradition of Spring Break at Asessippi. By July, we had moved up to Asessippi's Cottage Cove FULL-TIME! And after an awesome summer of swimming, roasting marshmallows over a fire, family walking, euro-bungy and river tubing, we prepped for the ski season. After Christmas, Deke and Prism learned to snowboard and it became a true family effort to help them out. We also got to cheer on Cooper in Asessippi Aces! The confidence that Cooper walked away with is truly priceless. All of our kids have made some great friends here at Asessippi and Cottage Cove and it will be amazing to see them all grow, together.
Once the lights go out on April 3, 2011, I will miss so many things, but definitely at the top of the list, is the people. I will miss popping into The Switchboard to talk to Wes and Al about new setups, and check out what's new on the hanger. I will miss Wes and Michelle's smoothies and coffee at The Juice Box and Mad Mountain (mmm. fieldberry freeze and quite possibly the world's BEST hot chocolate and mochas EVER!). I will miss stopping in to say hi to the wonderful staff in the food court, Susan and the Barb's were among the first people that we met. And of course, I will miss Rose. I swear this woman could get Prism to wear the biggest smile that I have ever seen. I will miss Twila and the wonderful ladies at Trail's End store. I will miss all of the staff at the Powder Keg, 'Newbie' (you know who you are!) always a fun time chatting with you. I will miss watching the grooming crew, out every night lighting up the hill when the rest of the world has left. I will miss all of the staff from the lifts, everyone that stopped to give Prism a high five when she learned to get to the pylons by herself, the air band crew, you rock! You always made me smile! And, to the guy in the red plaid pants (for the life of me, I can't remember your name...very sorry!) for your quick thinking and strength to stop that chair when Prism fell down...THANK YOU! Andy, we will miss you and your beard! I will miss the ski patrol crew that always stopped to say hi to us and thank you for always making sure that everyone is safe. I will miss all of the instructors that we met this year, Grey, Tess, Sara, Jess, Traudy, Cliff, and the rest of the crew. There are so many wonderful people that I will miss seeing almost everyday, I have missed so many of you in this blog, but you are definitely on our list!
So, all in all, while I am sad that the season is coming to an end, I truly appreciate everything that being a part of the 2010/2011 season has brought us. To all the amazing people that we have met, please accept this as your personal invitation to stop by our cabin for a beverage and a visit, Prism would love to see you all to say goodbye...for now. Thanks to all that make Asessippi a wonderful place to be each season.
Happy Birthday Prism, March 12, 2011
 Well, its official. My baby is no longer a baby. Prism is celebrating her 5th birthday today! While I hold back my tears we will be celebrating by family boarding here at Asessippi. Later we will be enjoying the Tubing Hill with a friend of Prism's from here at Cottage Cove. On one hand, I am desperately grasping at my daughter's childhood, that in my opinion is passing far too fast, and on the other hand, I look forward to all of the wonderful milestones that she will soon be encountering. This summer she will learn to ride her bike with no training wheels, she will learn to swim in the lake, in September she will start kindergarten. Kindergarten, a transitional time that prepares our kids for full-time school, but in actuality, prepares parents to let go of their little ones. It prepares us for the quick growth that is obviously coming no matter how much we choose to ignore it. This wonderful time forces us to reflect on how quickly the last five years have gone by and to enjoy every possible moment that we have with these precious gifts that are known as children.
Prism, as many of you know, has taken up snowboarding...or as she calls it 'Noboarding'. She has troubles saying 'S/Consonant' combinations, unless she says it in French. Go figure, but in English, she says 'Noboarding', and yet, in french she says 'Le Snowboarding'. Weird, but it something that we giggle about.
She started snowboarding in January and has already taken to it like she was born to do it and I believe she was. Maybe its the proud mama coming out in me, but when I watch her board, I picture the 2022 Olympics. And thanks to Jon Montgomery, its that much easier to picture our kids standing at the starting gates prepared to achieve their Olympic Glory. I can picture the kids holding our flag high and proud to represent our country, all the while, we, the parents, consider ourselves so proud to support our kids and their dreams.
But for the present, she has been doing great, and loving it. She can turn and manoeuvre very well. She is still a little hesitant when it comes to her toe side, but we are working on it. She has done a few jumps in the terrain park (Robins Run), and LOVES it! Her first time through the park she came home and told her brothers that she had done the rails! Perhaps a little exaggeration, but she was so excited about it that I wasn't going to correct her. She loves 'The Bumpy One' aka Freeway and of course, 'Tewayne Pawk' (remember the speech issues) aka Robins Run.
So if you are out on the hill this weekend, make sure to offer Prism a Happy Birthday, in return you will see her face light up and a smile that could heal the world. Have a great weekend!
An Ace to Success - February 17, 2011
Wow! I have to apologize to all of you blog readers. Its been a LONG time since I have updated you! We have been so busy here, running almost everyday of the week between karate, dance, basketball and Asessippi Aces.
Cooper started Aces this January and is loving it! Tess, his instructor, is doing a great job with the kids! It never ceases to amaze me how all of these instructors have the magic ability to keep the attention of so many kids at once. All of the kids have a certain admiration of their instructors and I think they come by it honestly. Every day that we meet at the lodge to pick up Cooper, he rambles on and on about all the great things that they did. This is truly remarkable because if you have never met Cooper, he doesn't say much of anything. So to have him jumping out of his boots with excitement, its a huge accomplishment!
Speaking of accomplishment, this Sunday after we did the usual Sunday pick up at the lodge, Cooper was thrilled to share some news with us! He successfully pulled off a 180 on one of the jumps in Robin's Run. That's right! My 6 year old landed a 180! While this deflates any ego that I may have built up in my few hours of Sunday afternoon boarding, I have to say, I think watching my kids set out to push their limits and accomplish so much, it definitely makes my day!
Parents; if you are considering Asessippi Aces for your kids (snowboarding or skiing), I highly recommend it. Its every Sunday (starting in January) from 2:30-4:30. Its long enough for the kids to learn something new and have some fun, but at the same time, not long enough for them to get tired or bored with it. We will definitely be joining the Aces again next year and as soon as Prism is old enough, she will try it out too.
That being said, I have to send a great thanks to Tess and all of the Asessippi Instructors that encourage our kids to step outside of their comfort zone and accomplish something new everyday. The confidence that you instill in our children is truly amazing and will continue to grow with them. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work.
And a present for me - December 30, 2010
Its been a while since I have addressed all of you. First of all, I need to give a shout out to my readers, one of which I met on Wednesday night at the Powder Keg Pub (you know who you are!). Thanks to everyone that has kept up with my blog, and to everyone that has mentioned so. When I started doing this, I kind of had it in my mind that maybe a few people would skim over it if they were bored, not paying much attention. I thought it would be a great way to do some writing, a hobby that I really enjoy. I have been, however, pleasantly surprised at how many people have paid attention to my ramblings (If only my kids would pay attention to what I have to say!) So, thanks again to the readers. And thanks to Roz for starting this blog! Great idea!
Wow, so much has happened since my last post. Christmas was great! While we spent the 24th in Brandon with family, the 25th was reserved for our first Christmas at Cottage Cove! It was brilliant! There is no feeling like waking up to a winter wonderland that you KNOW even Santa loves to visit and hates to leave! Prism, our 4 year old daughter (going on 13), was ecstatic to find a new snowboard, bindings and boots under the tree Have to give props to Switchboard for finding a setup that would fit our "Mini Monster". Logan was pumped to find new gear that he had been pining over since the end of last season. I have to admit, nice choice, he looks great; again, thanks Wes and the Switchboard crew for finding the exact threads that he wanted on short notice! Cooper had found a new drum kit that he has been wanting since he was 4; we hadn't got it for him before for fear of losing our hearing and patience before he actually learned how to play them. He has done well with them, actually learned how to play rock beats on his own! So whenever he's not on the hill, he mellows with his drums! Deke and I agreed that this year we would not give each other Christmas gifts...but...you know what 'they' say about best laid plans, and we'll get more into that later.
Deke has had the last few weeks off, so in an attempt to make the most of them, he has decided to learn how to snowboard; he has always skied and has decided that he could be like Cooper and Prism and do both. I immediately went into flashback mode to the point in time that I was learning to snowboard. Deke confidently on his skis liked to give me the slightest nudge with his poles, just enough to throw me off my balance and there were the countless times that I would be exiting the chair lift or carving down Easy Street, and find the edge of my board catching the snow, catapulting me to the ground, much like Wile E. Coyote using an ACME contraption that we ALL know won't work out well in the end. My most memorable learning moment would be when I was learning to ride 'toe-side' and the 'heel-side' of my board caught the snow, SKADOOSH! I like my brain, so I wear a helmet, and I'm glad I was wearing it for that one. After these "Super Genius" moments, Deke would be off to the side laughing uncontrollably. So after he exposed his plan to learn how to snowboard, I found myself confidently encouraging my husband, and internally stroking my imaginary hairless cat and letting out a sinister laugh to allow my audience know that I was up to something. Alas, the supportive wife that I am, shrugged off the evil plot to chuckle at his unfortunate falls, and spent the last three days on the bunny hill with him helping him as much as I could. Monday was his first day and I told him that it was MANDATORY that he take a lesson with someone that could teach him what he needs to know to get started. I believe his instructor was Nick. Awesome guy! He did a great job! In all of the lessons that we have done here at Asessippi, I don't think that there has ever been a lesson that wasn't well worth the cost. Prism and Cooper have both had many ski and snowboard lessons and Logan and I have both had snowboard lessons. Again, well worth it. They know what they are doing people, and are excellent at explaining it to beginners! Anyway, back to Deke and his plot. He has been doing GREAT! I think he realizes that its not as easy as most of these people make it look, but he is learning. The only piece of advice that I can offer to beginners of skiing or snowboarding, is BE PATIENT WITH YOURSELF! You may not get it with your first try, and that's NORMAL! It takes time and practice, but most of all patience. Don't beat yourself up if you fall or as Wes calls it "Rider Error, or if you can't master the terrain park, or if you just feel awkward, it will all come in time.
No, I didn't forget about the other story about Deke and I agreeing to forego the gift exchange. He had realized that he was probably going to spend a lot of time trying to get the hang of snowboarding, so he bought his own setup. Board, bindings and boots! Looks awesome! Now, for many of you boarders out there, you will know what I mean when I say "board envy". Ya, that was present at our place when Deke came out with his sweet gear! I have been riding my board for almost 4 years, and while it is still in great shape, board envy took over me. Yup, you guessed it, I came home the next day with new gear. I'm starting to think that those Swtichboard guys like us. Regardless, we had decided that we gifted ourselves instead of each other, which is okay, we both ended up with gear that we love and have broken it in already. I do believe that we have been out on the hill almost every day since opening...have I mentioned how much I love it here???
So in all a great ending to 2010 and a Happy New Year to all. Hoping to see you all on the hill in 2011!
Carved a piece of heaven - December 17, 2010
Wow. That's really all that I can say about today's conditions. I left the cabin this morning, board strapped to my feet, only planning to meet Deke (my hubby) and Prism (my daughter...and yes, that is her real name, Prism North - we are a patriotic surveying family) at the lodge for breakfast. I was at a loss for words when I launched myself onto the run and found fresh powder. The only thought that crossed my mind as I carved a piece of heaven with my board, was "clouds". Yes, I AM about to get all weepy and lovey-dovey about snow, but only because it was literally like I was boarding on clouds, it was fantabulous! I would compare the feeling to that of being the first and only to step out on a white sandy beach in the carribbean, or looking out across an empty lake, the water is so still that you believe you could actually walk across it. This undisturbed gift from our friend (and sometimes foe) Mother Nature, kept on coming. The fesh snow fell all morning, so there were always runs that were covered in fresh powder. I know to some this may be just another winter day in Manitoba, but to me, this day was one to remember. Even though I have been boarding here for 3 years, I have never actually got to experience the fresh snowfall until today. So, thanks Ma Nature, and keep it coming.
Home Sweet Home - December 13, 2010
I had lived in my hometown my whole life. It was comfortable. I knew everyone, and I knew exactly where everything was. I knew the best time to go to the grocery store, the street to avoid due to repairs, and the address of each of my kids friends. My husbands office was only minutes from our house, my kids schools were only a few blocks away. Everything was convenient and comfortable. As I said, I was born and raised there, so I had never had the experience of living anywhere else. It was a great community so the thought of leaving somewhat scared me. But over the last couple of years, I woke with the intense desire to go somewhere else. To try something new, and to break away from the familiar. After many discussions, my husband and I decided that we would stay in our familiar community until the kids were grown and then we would travel Canada and find our new home through experience. Little did we know that this dream would come true long before retirement...
While looking into lakefront property to build a cottage on, our friend, Carla, urged us to check out Cottage Cove. Long story short, we were in our new cabin for spring break 2010. We spent every weekend possible here. Friday, the boys would come bouncing out of the school, fully aware that we would be leaving for the cabin. And each Sunday, we would drag our feet while wearing mopey faces, fully aware that we had to leave. After many sad Sunday's, we held a family meeting and all decided that this was the place that we wanted to live. We knew that this was "home". On Canada Day, we officially moved to our cabin. We have been enjoying living cottage life, and each season brings a new adventure for us to enjoy as a family.
Don't get me wrong, there are many sacrifices that we have made to live here full-time but I have to be honest in saying that we would do it all over again. Faces are beginning to look familiar, I had become aware of which streets to avoid due to construction (after only a few wrong turns at the rec facility), I know where everything is, I know what time to get to the grocery stores to avoid the crowds, and I know the names of my kids friends (both in cottage cove and their school).
While I was worried about leaving the home that I had known for almost 30 years...Cottage Cove feels like Home.
The Night Before Opening - December 9, 2010
Twas the night before opening, and across the park
so many were stirring long after dark.
Quickly preparing for the morning to come,
in anticipation of the endless winter fun.
Passes attached to our jackets with care,
in hopes that the morning soon would be there.
While children were cozy, tucked into their beds,
dreams of Asessippi carved through their heads.
Our gear lined the walls, ready for play,
as the countdown began, for Opening Day!
The groomers roared as they climbed the runs,
and wintery flakes pumped from the snow guns.
All worked through the night with a cheery grin,
so the park would be ready for the lifts to begin.
As the groomer passed, I heard him call
"Happy Opening Day, and a good season for all!"
One more sleep!
2 More Sleeps - December 8, 2010
Good Morning Readers and Asessippi Enthusiasts,
The time of year has come upon us once again, when we anxiously await OPENING DAY at Asessippi Ski Resort. I am not sure what the energy is like in your homes, but for us, awaiting the arrival of the chair lift operator is almost as exciting as waiting for Santa. Its this time of year that we anticipate the extreme efforts of our teenage son, in which he will attempt to be excused from school so that he might be the first one on the snow. Its here that my husband and I stay strong and united. We will not cave to the pressures of 'I promise I will clean my room.' Or the even more tempting 'I promise I will do the dishes for a week.' We will never break, we will never divide...we already have plans to get our gear out as soon as they step on the bus. Cruel? Maybe. Smart. Definitely. My husband has strategically placed his holidays in conjunction with Opening Day, so that we can enjoy the crisp morning air on the hill together. I can think of nothing more enjoyable than waking up at our cabin, looking out our window, while we drink our coffee, and excitedly anticipating the arrival of the chair lift operator, like a kid waiting for Santa. 2 MORE SLEEPS!
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