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Piette’s Post

As I write this, we are experiencing some very warm, humid weather. Yet this is the time of the year that it is best to build the fitness that we use while skiing during our coming season. I am sorry to say that my fitness level is not where I want it to be. I have somehow been distracted by golf and three weeks of vacations for travel and for UP golf. I can tell you that I am hitting the ball as straight as ever. Unfortunately, it is straight into the woods, straight into the water, etc.  Perhaps I should change my focus to cycling to build those muscles for skiing. On the other hand, the law of averages would indicate that my next round will be great…

I am happy to say that Rita and Gary Delveaux organized another good ride to Ledgestone Vineyard & Brewery. Thank you! Several people mentioned to me that the participation was great and everyone had a good time.  I returned home from Sweetgrass too late for the ride.  Better planning (by me) should be expected for next year. I do like to participate in our activities and see many of our members.

I do have a question for all of our members. We stopped having our summer picnic during the pandemic. Please write a note to me if you believe we should start having a picnic again or a different activity to bring our members together (President@gelandesprung.org).

Finally, I have been asked by several people about the sign-up for Beaver Creek, March 1 to March 8, 2025. The short answer is we needed to delay the opening from our original plan because we have not yet received the airline costs that we want to have. The sign-up will happen either the final week of August or early September. 

Enjoy the rest of your summer,

Tom Piette