A night out for the boys.....

This is Ondra, Martin, and me at a pub in Ortrokovice.  When the three of us get together, there always seems to be some drinking involved.  The last time we were together was Easter of 2007.  ( Which is a story in itself ) 

Martin is my brother in law, but we might as well be brothers.  I know Ondra through Martin, and have only had the chance to hang out with him three or four times.  I only get to see Ondra about once a year or so,  but every time we get together, its like we have known each other for a long time.  I always have a great time with these guys and the other night was no different.  Notice the green liquor in the shot glass.  I don't even know what they called it, but it was pretty good.  Especially after the third one.  Anyway Thanks guys for being not just my drinking buddies, but my friends. 

Skiing in the Dark

As if I wasn't having enough problems standing on two slippery sticks in the snow,  our friend decided to take us to another slope so we could ski at night.    As it turned out, I guess that if you can't see where you are going, you don't worry about falling so much.  I did much better this time.  The slope was not as steep and without so many bumps in it.  Because it was smoother, I was able to actually make it down the hill several times WITHOUT falling.  So this time I was actually skiing, not falling.  I did get wiped out by some guy that came flying by me at 100mph.  Actually he wiped out right in front of me, and rather than run him over, I made myself fall to keep from hitting him.  I guess I figured it was safer for me to hit the ground, than try to avoid him on the ski's.  

Well we have a whole week of skiing planned for next week.  I will try to polish my "skills" a few more times before I go professional.  

Well, it was a quite day today, not much going on.  Radka and I  took the dogs out for a walk around the village today.  It warmed up to a balmy 32 degrees,  so it wasn't so bad.  The dogs had a good time.  As you can see below, poopy is having a good time looking for mice.

Last night was bowling with Jarik, Sharka, Philip and Dominica.  I think we all had a good time.  I bowled a 156,  a career best for me I think.  Then it was back to their house for some food and drinks.  We also stepped into the Sauna for a bit.  That was really relaxing.   Overall a good time.  I really enjoyed it. 

Ok, so I tried again.  Skiing that is.  This time was a little better.  I didn't let the mountain beat me, I beat the mountain.  I just kept hitting it and hitting it until we came to an understanding.  I did get a little better this time,  I was still falling, but not as much.  I was able to go down the run more often and quicker each time.  I did have a couple of really good face plants though.  We went back to the same ski run with some friends of ours.  We got to spend more time skiing this time, and I spent less time on my ass.  Radka really helped me a lot and kept me from getting frustrated with myself.   Although I didn't realize it until the end of the day, I got beat up pretty bad.  I was wore out and my legs felt like rocks when I went to bed. Overall it was a great day, and I look forward to my next ski trip. 

Another day, another snowfall

Well it snowed again today.  What A surprise.  We walked the dogs around the outskirts of the village and let them run wild.  We also got invited to go skiing tomorrow.  I hope this time I can make it down the slope one complete time without falling.  Well at least there is a good warm lodge at the bottom of the hill, with cold beer in it.  If I make it back in one piece, I will post again.  We are planning on trying to take some pictures also.  Although I told Radka, none of them can be with my face planted in the snow.  

And Here we are

Well, This is the start of my blogging adventure. In an attempt to communicate better with the people I know and even with some of those I don't know so well. I am going to try to keep this blog as up to date as time will allow me to. I would like to keep this blog up to date with new activities and events of things that I am doing, places I am going, and events that are going on.