Packing involves the collation and trying on of winter ski clothes, some of which haven't seen the light of day for 6 years, from a number of below ground storage places. At 27 degrees C outside it's a little warm for trying on fleeces, down filled garments, underlayers, overlayers, ski jackets and the like .. all of which I fancy I'll need now Isobel has reminded me that "It'll be COLD in Canada at Christmas". Given that Canadian's are used to sub-zero temperat...

I'm a very lucky woman, married to Mike. In fact he's made my life. There are a whole lot of reasons but here is one... I love skiing and so he's coming with me to a ski resort, for three weeks to be near me whilst I ski. Sadly, his knees won't tolerate the sport for himself but he knows I don't like to go on holiday without him so he's coming with me. So here's the plan.. I've purchased my lift ticket and a lesson pass which allows me to join any lesson ...