Spring Skiing

Yesterday marked the first time I've ever skied in +60 degree weather! I have to say it was amazing... Arriving at the hill around 3pm we had a sunny sky for the afternoon. Since our tickets were until the hill closed at 9:30, we also took in some night skiing.

More photos here

Few Days in In Ind Indiana

Saturday evening I arrived back here at GBS after a few great days away. Alisa's Dad was preaching revival at her brother Andrew's church in Indiana this past week. So, I drove up there on Thursday afternoon to spend a few days with Alisa and her family.

Along with attending wonderful services, I also met great people and enjoyed pleasant company. Ken, a Guyanese friend of the family, also treated us to a variety of delicious ethnic food.

Travelling home on Saturday, I stopped at Tim Hortons for a taste of Canada: a large double-double (coffee with two creams and two sugars) and Timbits (donut holes). Good stuff, eh?

Oh, and I didn't Rrroll up any prizes from Timmy's.

Archive: Snowmobiling - Feb 06

Although I'm here in Cincinnati, with no possibility of snowmobiling, here are some photos from ~one year ago (Feb 22, 06). Cameron, Ben, and I had a great day of riding: warm sun, deep powder, and expanses to explore!

If you can't tell, things are pretty quiet around here over break; hence the lack of current things to blog about!

Bachelor Breakfast

Since both Andrew and I are alone this week and next (I'm staying at the college over break, and his parents are in FL) we're eating most meals together.


So far, we've been able to create some delicious grub; this morning's "brunch" was no exception. And this time, I actually have photo evidence! Not bad, eh?

Photo by: Andrew G.

What Weather!

Image from MSN Weather as displayed on live.com

Archive: Winter Unicycling

A few winters ago we took a unicycle to one of the ski hills near where I grew up in Quebec. Needless to say, riding down the slopes brought curious stares from skiers and ski-patrollers alike!

Photo by: Cameron D.

Here also is a photo of Cameron and I doing some off-road unicycling in the snow.

Photo by: Bonnie D.

Ah, I miss unicycling!

Ice-Laden Campus

Classes Canceled Again

Well, as amazing as it sounds classes are canceled again on Wednesday! The ice storm continues to pound the area; right now it's a real skating rink outside. They are predicting a total of 3/4" of ice accumulation by morning! So, another opportunity to sleep in a little...

Ice Storm!

Over the past 24 hours we have experienced quite the wintry mix here in Cincinnati! In fact, the precipitation has resulted in a thick layer of ice. The storm is also forested to continue into tomorrow morning.

Snow Day Tomorrow!

One view of downhill skiing

I have immensely enjoyed downhill skiing ever since I was old enough to learn. However, I still thought this quote (from an unknown author) was worth making into a poster. Enjoy!

Ski Day at Perfect North

Today a group of 15+ students from GBS went to the Perfect North* ski hill in Lawrenceburg, Indiana for a day on the slopes. We had a marvellous day of skiing and returned this evening tired but happy!

Megan, Ryan, Malcolm, Alisa

Photo by: JonMark C.

More images in my Photo Journal!

*external link to perfectnorth.com

Poly-Dough

Over Christmas I found this odd product called "poly-dough" at a local discount store. Although it doesn't feel sticky, the individual Styrofoam-like lumps hold together quite firmly but can be molded into different configurations. The packaging claims it also never dries out and can be reused... Here is a masterpiece of mine. ha!

...Yes?

Rude awakening

Here are two products which provide a powerful persuasion to awake in the morning:

- Sonic "Bomb" Alarm Clock * (delivers a 113db alarm, supposedly similar to a car horn blast)
- Flying Alarm Clock * (forces you get up and catch the flying component to shut it off)

* (external link to crave.cnet.com)

Horizontal Icicles

Blizzard!

Update: I've authored a short video clip of our drive down the mountain.

Our Friday morning drive from Westcliffe to Colorado Springs was successful...but greatly hampered by a blizzard (external link to msnbc.msn.com) blowing through the area.

Colorado Photos

I've posted a bunch of photos from my recent trip to Colorado here on my Photo Journal.

-Photos by Marc G.

Hiking in Colorado

-Photo by Genna G.

Michael G. & Malcolm D.

Looking across the valley toward Pikes Peak (14,110')

Back in Cincinnati

Well, praise God, I have arrived safely back at GBS in Cincinnati!