TheBanyanTree: I have created a superb sledding area

[Jena Norton]

Ah, memories! Somewhere, I have a picture of me, the intrepid sledder, along
with 2 neighborhood kids. I'm 22 or 23, they're maybe 10. We had a fabulous
snowfall plus a bit of ice around Atlanta and my father brought me home a
sled. Guess he got tired of trash can lids getting dented when used as
make-do sleds.

There I am, in my red corduroy coat, faux fur hat, jaunty scarf, and boots,
holding my sled. We had the perfect street for sledding--down my driveway,
turn left, and fly to the bottom of the hill. There was an incline and
snowbanks of sorts on the right and left, so you had a safety zone. But if
you were really brave (or stupid), you could steer toward a clear area, jump
the ditch, and go over underbrush disguised as moguls.

I remember a date called to confirm our date was cancelled due to weather
and my father said I couldn't come to the phone because I was out sledding
with the kids.

Thanks for bringing back great memories, Sachet! Unfortunately, I lost the
sled in a divorce a few years later.

Jena Norton


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[mailto:thebanyantree-bounces at lists.remsset.com] On Behalf Of Sachet
Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 4:34 PM
To: TBT
Subject: TheBanyanTree: I have created a superb sledding area


Even if I do say so myself. ;-)

I tried sledding this morning since we got about a foot of snow last 
night, but it was so soft and fluffy the sled kept bogging down. So I 
asked for suggestions on Facebook and took friends advice and packed 
down a few lanes. First, I dragged (drug?) the shovel over the snow to 
create a lane, then I pushed the sled down the mountain with my hands, 
headfirst, then trudged allllllll the way back up to do it again. 
Finally, I stomped on it as I walked up to pack it down. It worked!

I just came in a few minutes ago. It's so addictive I didn't want to
stop! I kept mumbling to myself "just one more time" as I was trudging
back up to the top. But after about 15 times climbing all the way back
up in the deep snow, common sense did prevail. Plus, night sledding has
it's own unique hazards. One crash into the hidden rocks ensured that I
didn't let the sled go that way again. Or rolled off before I got too
close to them. :-)

But, I made it all the way from the top of the driveway down to the
creek! Flying! Good thing there is well over a foot of snow for 
crash-stops <g>

Wow, I am soooooooooo delightfully tired now. I can't wait to try it out
tomorrow with the sun shining to add that extra sheen of slickness to
the top layer of snow.