Woke up to fifteen below zero this morning! This winter is dragging on way too long, but we endure. As I often say, I will take a New Hampshire winter anytime over those tornadoes we've seen covered on the news (that goes for earthquakes, floods, wildfires, etc. as well). We're also well on the way to setting an all-time record for snowfall (at least since records have been kept). I believe we are currently in 7th place with another 6-10" due tonight (and there's still March to go). There's no place to put the new stuff. I will go on the record to say I will not do another winter without four-wheel drive.
Later.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
The Day After
Okay, it all looks like it works, and I can do it!
That said, there's not much to say. This is my slow season, although there are always a couple of weddings that sneak in over the winter.
Even though I have performed dozens of ceremonies, there are still many opportunities for "firsts." I did one mountain-top wedding in which I had to make the climb. The groom told me it was an easy climb, so I agreed. When I got there, he had been up and down twice (with a 60+ lb. pack each time); I was lucky to make it up once. When I cleared the tree line, there was still quite a way to go to the top, but fortunately , the site was "off to the right," so I breathed [heavily] a sigh of relief. I went behind a rock to change into a suit. I did fine, but fell a couple of times on the way down doing a nice number on my shin and knee. I think the couple felt sorry for me and tipped me profusely. I decided no more such weddings for me unless there's a chair lift.
One recent inquiry asked if I would travel to a correctional facility to officiate. That is my latest first. I have yet to do a biker wedding or one jumping from an airplane [I will probably pass on that one]. I am sure numerous other firsts await me. I can't wait. Really.
Later.
That said, there's not much to say. This is my slow season, although there are always a couple of weddings that sneak in over the winter.
Even though I have performed dozens of ceremonies, there are still many opportunities for "firsts." I did one mountain-top wedding in which I had to make the climb. The groom told me it was an easy climb, so I agreed. When I got there, he had been up and down twice (with a 60+ lb. pack each time); I was lucky to make it up once. When I cleared the tree line, there was still quite a way to go to the top, but fortunately , the site was "off to the right," so I breathed [heavily] a sigh of relief. I went behind a rock to change into a suit. I did fine, but fell a couple of times on the way down doing a nice number on my shin and knee. I think the couple felt sorry for me and tipped me profusely. I decided no more such weddings for me unless there's a chair lift.
One recent inquiry asked if I would travel to a correctional facility to officiate. That is my latest first. I have yet to do a biker wedding or one jumping from an airplane [I will probably pass on that one]. I am sure numerous other firsts await me. I can't wait. Really.
Later.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
My First Post 2/27/08
Welcome to my blog.
This first entry is more of a test than anything else - you know, to see what it looks like and how it all works. As this is new to me, I expect there will be a bit of a learning curve as is the case with most other things. Later entries should have something of substance to offer, but for now, this will do.
This first entry is more of a test than anything else - you know, to see what it looks like and how it all works. As this is new to me, I expect there will be a bit of a learning curve as is the case with most other things. Later entries should have something of substance to offer, but for now, this will do.
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