Snowy memories

This past weekend we experienced our first major snow storm of the season. And although we have been very fortunate to work our way through to mid February with wonderful spring-like temperatures, it didn't change the way I felt about it. I remember as a kid growing up in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, surrounded by Lake Champlain, Lake George, Schroon Lake and a host of neat little ponds and lakes. Summers were spent fishing and camping and winters included snowmobiling, ice fishing and ice skating on Eagle Lake and anywhere else we could get to. Those are fond memories.

My aunts, uncles and cousins used to come up from the city and we would all go riding snowmobiles on trips that took a better part of a day. We would ride out on secluded lakes and ponds and cook hot dogs and drink hot chocolate over the open fire. It was beautiful...Driving our sleds through woods and along back roads, we explored areas we never would have reached otherwise. I will never forget the laughter as my aunt so gracefully topple her sled -- causing her to roll off and into the snow...With heavy snowmobile suits on, everyone was rather rollypolly and we would all laugh knowing we could easily be the next one to do it!!

As I have grown older, I enjoy the memories of days gone by. Loved ones have since passed on and others have spread out and moved away. But all it takes is a ride north to be reminded of these special times.

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