End of Season Transition

      Almost a week ago I decided to wrap up my season on the slopes on my 70th day. A bittersweet moment for the year.  Conditions were not too bad and I had some fabulous first track runs on a slope that was somewhat difficult to get to because of the thin cover on the access trail.  I decided that my last run was so good that I would carry that excitement and satisfaction into the off season.  

        And I was also celebrating two things.  One, I was skiing all day to honor a legendary ski friend who passed away several years ago on what would have been his 100th birthday.  The other thing was to celebrate that I had no injuries for the entire season and had only one minor fall at very low speed.  There is a saying in poker that there is a time to hold them and a time to fold them. I was happy to fold them even though my favorite ski area continued to be open several more days.

    Now on to transition to the summer activities.  As usual there are many things to catch up on in home maintenance.  Beyond home it is time to ramp up volunteer activities.   The Living History Museum in Homer, New York will welcome my docent services for several afternoons each week.  Lo and behold I also suddenly got a speaking gig with the Cortland County Historical Society luncheon program to talk about my project to memorialize all the dairy silos in Cortland County, New York as related to the transitions in the dairy business. 

    Meanwhile it seems that I will be dealing with some health issues.  A dermatological surgery is scheduled in a few days.  And I am now dealing with DMV issues to confirm I am okay to renew my drivers license. It seems that when geezers pass 90  they get more scrutiny.  Hopefully this issue will be resolved.  If not,  my dear wife will be delivering me to the ski slope and my volunteer activities in the interim.    

Some closing thoughts on transitions.  I do anticipate being on the slopes next season and have purchased my locker and season pass.  Perhaps not as frequently as this year but hopefully quite regularly during the week days.  Thus, I will be tuning the skis and spiffing up my ski clothes and dream about the next opportunity enjoy the sport. Also, I hope to hit a few tennis balls this summer.

    Meanwhile, fellow geezer skiers, I hope you have a fabulous off season enjoying spring and summer activities that bring you socialization and satisfaction.