a fortnight in february - part 2.

The art of skiing

In this, much anticipated, episode, I will be looking at the art of skiing. I use the word ‘art’ advisedly, as, with our little group, the word 'sport’ seems somewhat inappropriate. In reality of course, using the word art is probably an abuse of the English language.

First, let me introduce the players on this stage of life. Lisa and Christian you will remember from part one. They spent a week with us, then to be replaced by Ruth, Luke and his friends Joe and Jenny.

Each of these players has their own individual handicap when it comes to skiing. These disabilities affected each player in different and amusing ways. You will know from previous blogs of my own family’s foibles, but it seems only fair to embarrass these new players by ridiculing them here.

Ruth starred in an earlier blog, so you may already know her by the phrase 'Mad Aunt Ruth’, called mad as she suffers with having a normal personality.

Jenny is a small, timid, woodland creature, who giggles and smiles a lot. She is the first and only person that I have ever known to, in a moment of panic, shout 'eeek’!

Joe is the diametric opposite to Jenny. Picture the Big Friendly Giant and you may have a clue to what I mean. This raised centre of gravity has remarkable side-effects when looking at the art of skiing (or life in general I guess), prominent among them being the urge to imitate a windmill.

Although skiing can be very taxing and take all of your concentration and more, some managed to find the time for alternative forms of relaxation:

Meanwhile, the hounds carried on with life as usual

For those of you who wish to know more of this facinating subject, here are some action photos to help you pass your time…[AFG_gallery id='45’]