The Thaw

(More blog entries from ryan)

I'll take the blame.

As we hardy New Englanders know, every Janury brings a thaw. It's inevitable. It's part of the charm of New England winters, and it's what makes us truly appreciate the December we just enjoyed.

That being said, I was speaking with someone today who asked "What are you going to do about this thaw?"  As if the world had come to end. My reply was simple: "Keep skiing." That's my plan, anyway. Like I said, December was good to us.

However, I can't help but feel somewhat responsible for the dramatic temperature swing. I'm not referring to this earlier post. No, I'm referring to a recent purchase. I just bought a pair of corduroys. Corduroys are good, solid New England winter pants, but I haven't owned a pair for years and years. I just picked some up last week to keep me warm for the rest of the winter. Maybe I should return them and get a grass skirt.

- Ryan

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Re: The Thaw
by Flying Farmer on Jan 10th 2008, 9:12 am

Ryan if you do get that grass skirt we expect to see a picture wearing it on the trail !!

Re: The Thaw
by Ryan on Jan 10th 2008, 9:55 am

Really, no one wants that to happen.

Re: The Thaw
by Porkins on Jan 10th 2008, 12:42 pm

I want that to happen.

Re: The Thaw
by Ryan on Jan 10th 2008, 4:17 pm

Porkins, is that really you? I thought you crashed near the Death Star drive thru window. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFPI54fOWoo

Re: The Thaw
by sue w on Jan 11th 2008, 10:55 am

Ryan, You don't have to take all the blame. I got my first pair of lined jeans in over twenty years this December. That first pair were the red flannel-lined Levis the Olympic Team was issued in '84 as part of our Opening Ceremony parade uniform. I can't wait for it to get cold enough again to pick my new lined Carhartts over unlined ones.

Re: The Thaw
by Ryan on Jan 11th 2008, 1:37 pm

A-HA! I knew I'd flush out the real culprit! I didn't buy any corduroys. It was all an elaborate ruse. <evil laugh>

Re: The Thaw
by ELK on Jan 11th 2008, 8:37 pm

Sue, that is TOO funny! As after you moved somewhere I adopted those red lined jeans for myself! Hand me down clothes from the younger sis!

Re: The Thaw
by sue on Jan 12th 2008, 4:50 pm

So that's where they went!