Let me first say that the Internet connection here at the resort sucks this year! I am having a horrible time connecting, or when I finally do get on, it freezes up on me quickly. So, hopefully it will keep me on long enough to post some photos! For some reason, it does not like Facebook at all, so I have most of my issues with Facebook. Maybe after some guests leave, or head off to the mountain, things will improve for me. I can only hope. As a non-skier, there's not a whole lot more for me to do!
We arrived in Stowe Saturday afternoon. A very long, boring, uneventful 2 day drive. We always stop at the same place in Pennsylvania, and I didn't think we'd ever get there! I swear they move it every year! :-0 The weather cooperated for the drive, cold and windy, but sunny with no snow. Horray! For some of those who follow my blog, you'll remember the snow storm we drove through last year? If not, you can check out the archives, and see for yourself the "fun" we experienced! I was not up for any "fun" this year, so I am forever thankful for the nature Gods and how they blessed us this year! Thank you!
Saturday I discovered this little squirrel in the tree outside our window. Truly sad huh? Most people are playing in the snow, I'm harassing a squirrel with my camera! Oh well...that's me, and it's what makes ME happy. That's what it's all about, right? John threw my squirrel buddy some Cheez-It crackers, so I am going to call him Cheesy! He enjoyed those silly little crackers! Now that the snow covered up his stash, I'm going to have to take him some more! I LOVE the shot with snow on his little nose!
Yesterday the snow started. It started snowing some time Saturday after we went to bed, and as I write this, at 10:30am Monday, the snow is STILL coming down! We've received about 10" here in Stowe, and more is predicted for today. It's beautiful out there!
We started the day yesterday with a hearty Vermont breakfast.
One of the most fun parts of this trip IS the food! There are no fast food places here, all mom and pop type restaurants, and the food is incredible! I should have started my diet sooner, to knock off some pounds long before we got here! Because there will be no dieting while here!
John and I spent yesterday afternoon sledding. We drove to the sledding hill, but there were so many people there, we decided to just come back to the resort and play on the hill here. I swear John could stay out there 24/7 to play in the snow! Not me, I get cold!
For dinner we went to Gracies. It's one of our usual stops while here. The entire restaurant is decorated with a dog theme. They have cute dog photos on the walls, and the menu has dog names. I had some scrumptious New England Clam chowder, and fish and chips.
Because, let's face it, you cannot visit New England and NOT partake of the chowder! And it was de-licious! I should have just made a meal of that and the oatmeal honey bread! Afterwards I waddled to the car! LOL!
This morning, we awoke to a winter wonderland outside. Snow, snow, and more snow. John is in heaven, so that is all that counts!
We strolled over to breakfast again this morning. Sorry, no photos of my yummy Cinnamon raisin french toast and bacon, I'll just let you imagine how wonderful it looked, and how yummy it feels in my belly! Instead, here's a picture of the snowplow we encountered on the walk back to the room.
He was busy plowing out the area in front of our room.
John suited up, and headed off to the mountain for some snowboarding. I ventured over to the lobby for some better internet connection. I'm enjoying the peace and quiet, and watching the snow fall while sipping hot cocoa, with my feet propped up in front of the fireplace. I know, it's a rough job, but I do it for my hubby, who I love more than words can say!
I'll probably spend the day being lazy. Might walk around with the camera. If I feel ambitious, I'll venture over to the fitness center and put some miles on the treadmill. Then I have that arduous task of picking somewhere fabulous for dinner tonight. Let's see, do I want Italiano tonight, or steak, or Chinese, or some good country cooking?.....that is yet to be determined. Then, after dinner maybe a couple's massage to work out the kinks? You know.....a girl could get used to this! Just wish I was somewhere warmer, like a beach in Jamaica! Maybe some day, huh?
Hope everyone enjoys their day.
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Penny, your pics are beautiful! The trees are so gorgeous when they are covered in that lovely blanket of snow. But, I have to say that I'm ready for spring, so I'm glad the snow is in Vermont and not Virginia. I hope you all have a great trip. Oh, and that squirrel is so cute with the snow on his nose. You've got some great shots!!
Lisa DeCourcey
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