Got up at 7:30—Steven already up. Breakfast is cereal. We or should I say Steven and Andrea, finish getting ready. About a 8:45, we go for a walk around the lake. Then it is off to the airport. On the walk, David plays naturalist and identifies many birds for us.
We make it to DIA around 10:20, giving Steven and Andrea plenty of time to make their flights. Hugs are given out. I count myself as fortunate. Fortunate to have kids around me who want to be with me; who enjoy doing the things I enjoy doing.
David and I get back to his house about 11:15. It will be interesting being around David without family. First time as adults. I am looking forward to this.
We decide to go on up to Moffet Tunnel. What a difference a few days make! From a windy 16F day to a light breeze of 55. David and I ski in our T-Shirts. Snows has melted to a point where you can no longer ski from the parking lot.
Once on the trail, it is pretty nice. Friday, Steven was having troubles with his ski’s, so we would stop. Today I am stopping to catch my breath. David has loaned me his heart rate monitor. I am routinely in the 150 beats per minute. So at least I am getting a good workout.
We went beyond Friday’s sign point. We continue up to the left. Climbed up pretty good—a bit concerned about coming down. We even went beyond where Andrea, David and I went last year. Up and up we go. Finally I said enough. This was at a place where David had hiked during the summer months. So off we went—off the trail for about half an hour. Fun stuff! Going across trackless snow, even for a short distance. We follow a line of the mountain. We came to a steep spot and doubled back via a different route. We came out right at the place where we exited.
Down we go—David in the lead, giving me confidence. I fell twice—both times while standing, not moving. How embarrassing! I top out at 9-10mph. Trees on both sides—downhill, very steep on one side. So I wedge most of the way down. I fell once more while trying to a right hand turn onto another trail. David has always said, if you don’t fall, you are not learning. I must be the smartest man in the world!
Past the sign, the snow is slower. I open up a bit more—David, don’t laugh! He gives me some pointers. I am bent over too much and knees not bent enough. But it is been a good day,
Bac k to Lakewood. David fixes pork chops and potato. Tastes good. Content. We return Steven’s ski’s. I see the Alpina’s Steven wore on sale, so I get him a new pair. We play the rest of the evening with the Garmin. Bed Time: 10iish.
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