Monthly Archives: December 2010

Falling down

Posted on December 16, 2010 by BarryH

Third day skiing on Wednesday but this time at a different resort, Lake Louise rather than Sunshine Village where we skied the first two days. It was also the third night of very disturbed sleep.  I go to bed and … Continue reading →

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Screaming legs

Posted on December 15, 2010 by BarryH

Before Monday the last time I skied was in Switzerland in 1991.  A lot has changed since then.  Skis have changed shape. Boots technology has changed.  Clothing has improved.  And my body has aged nearly 20 years. Needless to say … Continue reading →

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The longest day

Posted on December 14, 2010 by BarryH

The ‘cold snap’ as the media has been calling the low temperatures and snow of the last three weeks, went into an intermission over the weekend. Temperatures rose to the giddy heights of +5oC in the middle of the day. … Continue reading →

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A Winter’s Tale

Posted on December 8, 2010 by BarryH

The winter weather continues.  I’m trying to take advantage of the icy cold to go out walking as much as I can to re-acclimatise my body from Greece (40oC) to Canada (-40oC). But there are hidden problems. The snow in South … Continue reading →

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Tripping on Speed

Posted on December 3, 2010 by BarryH

Busy day on Wednesday.  Got up at 06.15 to take Ruth and Tim to Heathrow for their flight to Canada for the winter.  Apprehensive about getting the car out of the garage and up the drive, I had cleared the … Continue reading →

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