Ski - Day 3: Blizzard
All 3 groups attacked the slopes with their usual gusto today….
The Bold Beginners :- The pupils continued to improve their technique of snowplough turns…sometimes even without poles (and they were asked to bring them with them), Holly Martin put them to good use in her impersonation of a Dutch windmill as she overtook Christian (the instructor) screaming towards the next tow….the screams were of laughter (we hope!!). Fin Rogers turned the slopes into a fashion event whenever possible.
The ‘Immaculate’ Intermediates:- Their day continued much as they had left Monday….Ruben, Ruben, Ruben!!!! Or should we say Ruben (‘I’ve lost ma ….’ you can fill in the blanks – your guess will be correct as he’s lost EVERYTHING!!!)). But things got better as his ski pole lost an argument with a chairlift….he was left with ½ a pole in his hand!!! Anna O’C battled the blizzard with strength and courage to be most improved performer of the day – Well Done Anna!!
The ‘Energetic’ Experts:- They tackled their 1st BLACK run in whiteout conditions, lead by their fearless instructor our (VERY French) Bernard. Although he is becoming confused with Tom Cameron these days, as Tom is ALWAYS 1st behind… Blizzard conditions are always better when attacking black runs for the 1st time…. as Bernard said ‘zumetimes it eez better not to know how zteep a slope eez until you get to zee bottum’. Angus Russell also had an altercation with a chairlift…and yes you guessed right the chairlift now leading 2 nil!!!!
Unfortunately tonight’s trip to the local Amusement Arcade had to be cancelled as we had TOTAL whiteout and the snow was horizontal….so instead we sent a man out to collect our pizza’s for us…mmmmm! Everyone was kept entertained with the countries’ flag quiz….although (Mr Livingstone cover your ears) Alison Ainslie, Sophie Johnson and Emma Barrett got confused with Middle Earth and Europe!! The night entertainments continued with a 4 team Mega Challenge, The Hobbits took on, Mac Blaster 3000, Steven’s Angels and Lawson’s Loyal!!! Euan Urquhart won the ‘Plank’, and although Ben McDonald’s nose isn’t very big, it did prove to be VERY successful in the ‘sniff’ competition where he beat Milena Kotloby into second place … pity she didn’t know what a banana, vinegar or French bread smelt like! The surprise of the night has to be awarded to Euan Anderson who managed to beat Anna O’C, Chloe Crawford and Cuinlan Davidson in a General Knowledge comp….Well Done Euan :) Ultimately Lawson’s Loyal proved to be too much for any other 3 teams and were proudly presented with their 2” Gold Plastic Replica Lightweight ‘Very Cheap’ Trophy!!!
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