While getting out my ski gear for cleaning and the beginnings of fall workouts, family of course says “dad is crazy!”. It is, after all, August in North Carolina, but at 73 years young, I believe it is never too early to start training and tuning skis and boots. A long time ago I got to work out with members of the U.S. Alpine Ski team {I worked in sales and product development for ThorLo, which was team’s official sock} and workouts with those guys and gals taught you how to be ski fit. And I’m getting ready to help volunteer with area Winter Sports Special Olympics, and teaching cross country and downhill skiing to scouts, so I want to ready. Anyway, my bettor half got some ” ham it up” pictures in the old chairlift she bought for me as a backyard swing…pretty cool.

I hope everyone gets a laugh! Looking forward to the blessings of snow and the hope of peace in the coming Winter Olympics.

Cheers, Mike Shadroui

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