Today, I drove to Tahoe, where Dylan and Rachel, both, happen to be, this week. It was a cool opportunity to see them, take some of Rachel's stuff to her (since it will be her home base for a couple of months), and do some skiing. And it's a beautiful drive! So much snow, up there, whereas ours is about gone, now (sniff).Of course, I forgot the camera. Fortunately, Rachel has a little one she could carry with her, so we have pics of us on the chair lift, and of me just off the lift, ready to burn it up down the slopes. A note about my outfit. I'm told that it's so retro (80's) that it's almost cool, again. I said "almost". The kids were very kind, but I caught a definite "time-to-update-Mom" vibe. It's a familiar-enough vibe, that I'd have to be made of wood not to catch it.
And, when I say "burn it up", what I really mean, is, that I can usually get down in one piece. I hadn't realized how long it had been until I saw the most recent lift ticket on my pants--from Feb 05, when I went with Rachel in Massachusetts (yes, Massachusetts. Not exactly Aspen, but I'm not exactly Picabo Street). If I can leave the resort under my own power, it's been a good day. Dylan and Rachel, on the other hand, have become quite good snowboarders, and are way fun to watch! Speedy, strong and graceful!
We went to Homewood, a resort new to me, and with some of the most breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe imaginable. Jaw-dropping gorgeous. I'd have to stop skiing just to look, or I'd be in the trees, for sure. The Lake, the snow, the trees, the mountains in the background, the blue sky--perfect! Plus, this being a Tuesday, we practically had the whole place to ourselves. Unbelievable.
It's only an hour and a half from our house to the Tahoe house that they and a number of their friends are renting for the ski season, so I might have to "drop in for a visit" a few more times, this year. Lots of skiing between here and there, also, and it will be fun to find out about the others.
That's it. Just a fun day.
