I'm home...Happy New Year!

January 8, 2008

Hello to all,

I wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year before any more time

elapses I go back in and work on this huge pile of laundry that our

trip to Norway seemed to amass...wow!

Our trip to Norway and the town just north of Lillehammer where the

alpine events were held was lots of fun. We had good snow cover and

the boys were able to ski downhill every day...except the one day

they indulged me and went with me to see if I could still X-country

ski. Let me tell you folks....when an 18 y.o. in the ski shop tells

you that a 2 hour trip around the back side of the mountian to the

top of the chair lift is a " relatively " flat course....the operative

word is " RELATIVE " !!!

The tracks were well extablished but pretty icey...so after a couple

slips and one fall I decided that the prudent thing to do was just

walk up. Since the all the X-country trails in Norway, even in the

outback, are at least car width, packed and groomed, I was able to

spend many pleasant days just hiking in the snow...even without snow

shoes. So my skiing days are over...but I really do like

walking/snoeshoeing just as much...it is silent and peaceful and can

be every bit as athletic as a run on skis. So I will accept this fate

and move on!

I will try to backtrack old posts....but for now let me just say hi

to our new members Pat, and Dierdra and a welcome back to

Marci. Andy...good to hear from you..how are you doing? Jodi...sorry

to hear that your flatback is confirmed although perhaps it will make

it easier to pursue proper care. Edie...congrats on safely reaching 9

months. The best is yet to come. DianeB, I am sorry you are

experiencing the painful legs. Donna... FWIW..I left my hair

pageboy/shoulder length was able to wash it early on but wouldn't

have had the stamina (or interest) to blow it dry for awhile. Bring a

ball cap to the hospital for your bad hair moments and otherwise I

suggest braided pigtails so it won't mat if you want to leave it

longer!

Take Care,

Cam

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