| | Breaking in the ski season like a High School virgin. (eww!)
I look forward to this time of year. Forget the winter breaks given by
school, screw the holiday season, it's all about sliding and carving
down a mountain at blazing speeds. Next to basketball, I'd have to say
skiing is my second favorite sport.
I love the views when you patiently wait for your lift up on the
gondola. The sights--especially the falls and spills of other
skiers/boarders--makes everything worthwhile. Although I bring my
camera up the mountain every time, I have to apologize--once again--for
the blistering cold rendering my camera's battery almost useless.
Reading the owner's manual ;and of course most of you don't, it will
state that using electronic equipment (i.e. a digital camera) in
freezing temperatures is not recommended. That's a shame; perhaps I
should start abiding by rules and instructions more frequently. Thus,
my camera only lasted an amazing 15 shots before the battery indicated
it needed to be recharged.
Side-note:
I was asked a total of 12 times (new record) pertaining to my
Sleddogs--one time, having the trail lift operator ask me, "Hey,
where's your equipment?" That's when I lift my leg up, "Right here."
Without fail, every fly down a mountain, I get a slew of on-lookers
like they just saw an Asian floating on snow (wait--it gets better),
with cornrows. Now if that's something you see everyday, I believe it's
time for another prescription for contacts.
Now, on with the show with a few pics.
Canon S230
Wayyyy upstate, New York
Gettin' ready to fall down the mountain side.
What does not belong?
Brother is uhh...taking his "medication."
I was side-tracked and ended up in some Narnia-like path. I had to trek
in knee-high snow. Well, at least I won't have to work out my legs for
the next month!
Mikey, the n00b snowboarder trying not to add another bruise to his buttocks.
I think we were the only Asians on that mountain. No wait, I take that back; the only minorities.
(Meester Mike driving back home) Burnt but a good feeling. Can't wait for the next session. WHOOSH!
Click here for a quick video compilation of the ride there and on the gondola.
File size: 4.2mb
The Amazing Race
Everyday, after work, the LIRR trains
are packed. To make the experience more entertaining, the train
conductors race whenever they can. Here's a quick capture I took whilst
sitting near the window seat. Our train, since keeping count thus far
has a track (no pun intended) record of 12-8. Click here to view the video.
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| | Posted 12/27/2005 4:10 PM - 37 views - 88 comments
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