20 April, 2006 (Thursday)
A quick update
Only time for a quick update this morning. I'm currently sitting in the little Internet Kiosk @ the Vancouver Samesun backpackers. Yes, I'm out of Big White. Sean, Emily and Lauren are busy stuffing free pancakes into their faces, but I have more respect for my body. Go figure.
Laid out flat
The last week has been pretty harrowing. Friday was 'Sneaky Pete's' Night with Tickets and Saturday was spent in a flat daze. By mid-afternoon I was laid out flat on my back with heat and chills. Jae said that he thought I was on death's door. But 48 hours on I was starting to feel better. Still missed my last Ridge shift with Kate, although I think she forgives me.
Dodging snow
Monday was my last day on the mountain. Kind of anti-climactic. Tuesday the staff party. For a mental image, just think lots of drunken young ski bums running around with golf clubs. Somebody drove down an RV, which had a 1ft base of snow and a snowball fight went on for half the afternoon.
Gabbi scored the tickets employee of the year prize, which carried with it a $250 prize. Pez got Rentals and overall employee of the year (by lottery) which netted him a nice $1250 bonus. The rest of us got nothing. It wa s a good do though. The venue was great and the sun was out. How I've missed the sun.
... and now?
So Yesterday we drove off from Sean's parent's place in Peachland, almost overloaded the car (I can't believe how much luggage the girls had to bring) and made our way West. Along the way our roof racks started to lift due to wind resistance, but after a few tense hours we managed to fix the problem with strong straps. The dramas totally threw out our travel time though. We didn't manage to get to Vancouver until after 9pm (the few 'detours' we took probably didn't help). Although the scenery was awe inspiring.
This morning we're headed to Whistler for a few days. There is a Telus festival on, and I'm due for a few days skiing on the big slopes. After that it's Vancouver Island. I'll try to update soon. Wish me luck!
Ben
Only time for a quick update this morning. I'm currently sitting in the little Internet Kiosk @ the Vancouver Samesun backpackers. Yes, I'm out of Big White. Sean, Emily and Lauren are busy stuffing free pancakes into their faces, but I have more respect for my body. Go figure.
Laid out flat
The last week has been pretty harrowing. Friday was 'Sneaky Pete's' Night with Tickets and Saturday was spent in a flat daze. By mid-afternoon I was laid out flat on my back with heat and chills. Jae said that he thought I was on death's door. But 48 hours on I was starting to feel better. Still missed my last Ridge shift with Kate, although I think she forgives me.
Dodging snow
Monday was my last day on the mountain. Kind of anti-climactic. Tuesday the staff party. For a mental image, just think lots of drunken young ski bums running around with golf clubs. Somebody drove down an RV, which had a 1ft base of snow and a snowball fight went on for half the afternoon.
Gabbi scored the tickets employee of the year prize, which carried with it a $250 prize. Pez got Rentals and overall employee of the year (by lottery) which netted him a nice $1250 bonus. The rest of us got nothing. It wa s a good do though. The venue was great and the sun was out. How I've missed the sun.
... and now?
So Yesterday we drove off from Sean's parent's place in Peachland, almost overloaded the car (I can't believe how much luggage the girls had to bring) and made our way West. Along the way our roof racks started to lift due to wind resistance, but after a few tense hours we managed to fix the problem with strong straps. The dramas totally threw out our travel time though. We didn't manage to get to Vancouver until after 9pm (the few 'detours' we took probably didn't help). Although the scenery was awe inspiring.
This morning we're headed to Whistler for a few days. There is a Telus festival on, and I'm due for a few days skiing on the big slopes. After that it's Vancouver Island. I'll try to update soon. Wish me luck!
Ben
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