Frosty

 We have returned to Rangeley and the single digit temperatures!  Traffic was minimal, our stops were short and we arrived mid afternoon.  Paul immediately fixed the well pump switch and water line valves so we could turn the water back on sooner rather than later.  The temp on arrival - 4!  But the house warmed up quickly, the pipes were intact (I forgot to open bathroom sink and tub faucets!) and we enjoyed tuna steaks for dinner.  

We played Cribbage on our new board (Paul won).

                                                    Thank you Rebecca and Scott!

Our new towel warmer works great!
                                                    Great Yankee Swap pick!

Our new cooler with its easy grab top - perfect.  Thank you Karen!

December 26, 2019 - we were bowling at Moose Alley:
                                                        Scott and Megan

December 26, 2016 we went tubing at Butternut:
                                                                Maddy and Megan

December 26, 2015 walking down Dallas Hill Road:
                                                            Scott and Maddy

December 26, 2014 - skiing at Saddleback:

                                                                Scott and Megan

December 26, 2013 - skiing at Saddleback:
                                                    Kevin and Scott

December 26, 2012 - sledding at Don and Kim's:

                                                        Scott, Kevin and Megan

December 26, 2011 - skiing at Saddleback:
                                                        Scott and Kevin

                                                                                Megan

So many years we traveled north on Christmas Day so we could take advantage of the empty slopes on December 26.  Worth a late and cold arrival to ski with fresh powder and no lift lines!  I think the coldest we skied - minus 11.  Crazy but fun!  

The plan - to end the year enjoying the crisp cold before heading back to RI for the New Year.  

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