A Relics' Rantz: One Last Ride....Sure!

A Relics' Rantz: One Last Ride....Sure!: So, I said I was done for the season... Right?   Yuppers.........that's me! One big, "Whooo~Hooo" followed by one...

One Last Ride....Sure!

So, I said I was done for the season...

Right?

 Yuppers.........that's me! One big, "Whooo~Hooo"
followed by one very big, " Oh, S@&#!"

  Well  I decided ,since we got yet another 12" of
snow, I'd go for another rip. On the way home 
took a blast through the power lines. Took a wrong
turn........
  snapped a hard right: water no problem!
However, the area I could not see was the three foot drop with area of ledge that was starting to freeze back over. My ski caught  the ledge and the swearing began..Ha! I wasn't hurt just a little in the morning. Local guys coming along the trail stopped to help. That's right more New Hampshire "Good Guys". Unable to free my sled we headed back home to load  for the recovery mission. We called on another Rusty Counterpart ," Kid Skid" , Mark. Scott and Mark loaded up the necessities, wench, ropes, sled trailer,flashlights and every other tool they could get a hold of and off they went! My help was no longer need....really?
                                                    Four hours later~ Success !
The sled was freed and brought back home to thaw.  Believe it not it runs and all it needs is a new track.
                                                      

Too Much Fun We Have!

This did not stop me,

two days later  more snow and one more 

ride for the old girl. I had to use one of Scott's other

sleds but this trip was probably the best of the season. We headed of north and rounded 

Newfound Lake. Rounding our day out and final

snowmobile ride of the season we went to the top 

of the world, Bridgewater,NH. 

Amazing views of  Newfound Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee 

a 360` view of the mountains.

It really was a breathtaking view of New Hampshire's Lake and Mountains ~
The cabin atop the mountain...

 Can you believe this spot?
So happy I went out one more time!

360`Views of the Lakes Region

What a gorgeous spot~
couldn't have ended the season on a better note!

A little play time on the mountain~ Showing off for the photo op!

Scotty takes a break before the long trek home~

If you didn't make it here this year for the winter play days 
make sure you mark your calendar for next year! 
Give me a shout out and I'll hook you up for your adventure 
here in the Lakes Region.

A Relics' Rantz: Some Like it Hot~

A Relics' Rantz: Some Like it Hot~:     Some Like it Hot~ And  I am  one of them.... To say this has been a long winter would be like putting                   ...

Some Like it Hot~

  
Some Like it Hot~

And  I am
 one of them....

To say this has been a long winter would be like putting                                                              lipstick on a pig!

So I sit here waiting for the snow to melt,

 knowing it won't be long before we are out there  sucking up the sun and suds, toes in the water butt in the sand!

I grew up here in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Webster Lake in Franklin, NH was my home and what we thought as kids our private little playground. 

Webster Lake            Franklin,NH     MJA

With the first signs of Spring I begin planning............

what kind of trouble can I get into this Summer.

Although a little more grown up I still feel the same way.

Don't get me wrong I love the four seasons of New Hampshire,

I just start forgetting I love them about this time of year every year!

We where lucky not to receive the 12"-14" inches of snow as predicted this week.  Thank goodness 

~Mud Season will be upon us very soon~

Then before we know it a crocus will appear, 

signals we have left the dark side. 

My mother Pat Cabot Pond Salem, NH and her parents on right.

So today I will focus on the sun, riding,the beaches and the rivers. 

Knowing soon it will be time to go on tour around my favorite 

stomping grounds.

So if you haven't made any plans yet on vacationing in NH this Summer, think about it!

We have so much to do and so many places to play.

Now , I have to take a minute to thank the three ladies who rescued me last Saturday night from what I hope will be my last snowmobile ride of the season.

 Yes, I love snowmobiling but enough is enough. 

After a long day on the trails from Alexandria to Hebron to Dorchester to Canaan, to Groton  Scott's snowmobile overheated (Yup Overheated!) for the last time of the day. We were fortunate enough that it died in Groton on the railroad tracks in front of a house with lights on. It was by this time, 11:30 pm and getting colder by the minute, when Scott decided to knock on the door and ask for water to refill his very dry reservoir. Scaring three very nice women half to death! Thankfully~ two came out with water and a flashlight the third stayed inside ready to dial 911...LOL! After a few minute they offered us their car to drive home, another hour  ride by snowmobile, they didn't even know us but that's true New Hampshire people always willing to help. 

We said "no,no Thank You though"  

then they decided it was just too cold and late for me to ride all that way, 

ha if they only knew me they would know it's never too late or cold for riding!

But I took them up on their offer knowing that it would take 2 hours for both of us to get back (and not really sure his sled would make it)  Scott would go much faster without me so he took my sled left his with me and headed to get the truck. Great idea.... I walked through the door and was handed a 

Jim Beam Manhattan and we began to chuckle!

 I'm on the "No Jack list not the No Jim"Once they realized I wasn't dangerous (right) we had a great time. This picture was on the table it's of  two of the three I just loved it. They are now in their 50-somethings!

After seeing this and the cocktail I knew I was home

~ gotta love New Hampshire~

So ladies ~~Thanks Again for the rescue and a great time, 

I hope to see you again! 

A Relics' Rantz: In Like a Lion`!

A Relics' Rantz: In Like a Lion`!: What a Winter  it's been~ I'm happy to announce the storm yesterday missed us here in New Hampshire, but to all of you so...

In Like a Lion`!

What a Winter  it's been~

I'm happy to announce the storm yesterday missed us here in New Hampshire,

but to all of you south of us on the East Coast so sorry for your luck.

I remember when the major storms came  in December and January, 

now with Spring a week away we get slammed. 

Since when did Georgia, Texas, South Carolina get snow?

Crazy ~

We are so quick to dismiss the idea of "global warming" rather than to take 

responsibility for our part in the damage that has been done.

Fact:

As a whole our country creates more pollution and waste than any other  country on the planet.

We tip the scales on  energy consumption.

Depleting our resources at record levels.

So here's my thoughts:

I think it seems so big of an issue that most of us feel it 's out of our hands,

 but in fact it's not.

We have so much ~ Why?

If we could all just give our planet one "KISS" a day  we could make a difference.

(Keep it Simple Stupid)

One day off from hairspray, yes, ladies it can be done.

Pick up what you need on your way home,don't make the extra trip to the store.

Turn the heat down to 65'

Shut off the damn lights!

So many small things add up very quickly, just remember to Kiss.

Imagine what a whole bunch of Kisses could do~

I'm just Sayin';

If you can't see the changes it's as plain as the nose on your face~

Simplify your day ~ Simplify your life.