Tough Conditions - Silver Star

I am scheduled to leave for Silver Star on Monday.  The plan is to get onto the snow for two weeks in preparation for the important selection races in early December.

I have been following the conditions at Silver Star for the last couple of weeks and they haven't been great.  Tony (my ski coach) had to cancel one early season camp already.  As of this morning this is the report (click to enlarge):

So that makes a total of 4 trails open.  It would almost be better if 0 trails were open.  At least I'd know not to bother going.  As it is I'm not sure what to do... I seriously doubt that the 4 that are open are in good shape...

Damn you global warming!  In order to find a "bright side" to this weather issue I was forced to search for and watch this classic video...  I now present it for your enjoyment...  

George Bush On Global Warming - Spoof By Will Ferrell - More amazing videos are a click away

Though it is mostly good that Barack Obama is taking the reins from W it must be noted that the quality of political comedy will likely experience a recession of dramatic proportions.

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The Change We Seek

There are more skilled political commentators than I, and there will be far more insightful articles than this one.  There are, however, a few things that I know for sure:

I like a leader that inspires with the spoken word

I like a leader that is gracious in victory

Tonight was a key moment in history

Truer words were never spoken than:

"This victory alone is not the change we seek – it is only the chance for us to make that change." 

- B. Obama November 4th, 2008.

I feel a profound sense of hope.

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HOPE

This is not just a big day for Americans....  I think the whole world is looking forward to a new tenant at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.  I'm pretty sure the last one won't be getting his damage deposit back.

It is so interesting to contrast the US and Canadian election battles.  Our little skirmish was kind of like an undercard on fight night, or the opening band at a three day music festival.  I would love to know for sure which election effects me the most - I can't help but think tonight's is the more important one - even for us Canadians.  Therefore Sacha and I will tune in tonight and watch as the muscles of American democracy are flexed.

Given that I am Canadian, and therefore denied an official vote (sheeesh!), I was forced to vote at: 

www.iftheworldcouldvote.com...

Cast your ballot and see the live results....

Declaration:  One should never vote based on cool campaign posters, so I assure you the one above, and the parody below, had nothing to do with my vote.  

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