Inspiration !

**freshie247** · 11-04-2004, 12:38 PM

I'd just like to say thank you to the members of this board for being such a source of inspiration to me.I believe in my abilities as a writer, but realise that I am so much more prolific, focused & pertinent by interacting with the members of this board.I've only met a dozen of so members in person,& skied with a handful,but my brief association with you has been lasting & very beneficial.

Before I started posting here, my zeal for skiing had been slowly isolating me from the world that I knew.The drought had pushed me away from my version of "Cheers" at A-basin.My friends there doggedly refused to ski anywhere else.People didn't have the money, time or desire to go to Utah or Jackson.One by one ,my other friend's priorities changed:they lost their passion or physical well being,gave up the ghost for the corporate life, or were emasculated by their wives & girlfriends that didn't share their love of skiing.As for women, Hell..,it was hard to even find friends to go skiing with,much less a girlfiriend.My altimeter watch had become my ski partner.To quote one of my biggest influences,Hunter S. Thompson,
"As the age of Nixon wore on ,it became harder & harder to find those willing to sign on for the whole tour."

So I started to lead a dual life;my skiing life & my interaction with the world life.Any woman that I hooked up would freak out after 6 weeks or so about my love affair with my mistress ,skiing.The gauntlet of an ultimatum would be thrown down,& I'd find myself on my way with my best friend & lover,skiing.

That succinctly describes my postion pre-board.
I believe that being a part of this forum contributed to my getting an online column at Altacam.com,& will continue to be a positive influence on my life.When I joined the board,Karl Stall imparted some words of wisdom,that have held true.
" Be prepared to jettison your old life & friends & replace them with new friends and a better life." Thanks Rock!

That being said, sometimes I get a little discouraged by the bellicose nature of some of the members.I'm here to exchange views & form bonds with people who share similar values;not to force my opinions on others or provoke flame-outs.The election was particularly hard on me & desire to lash out at those that like to bait was powerful.Part of the process is knowing that I won't always agree with others,& to withold my omnipotent urge to want to throttle the sh*t out of those select few who seem to thrive on discord.The Yin-Yang model of the universe that I hold to be self evident states that good things always bring bad things with them & vice-versa.I hope in the future we can all excede our expectations on contolling our desires to pontificate about our non-skiing POV's.

I look forward to a great season,meeting more Mag's & forging more & stronger bonds with you at the summits. May we all imbibe from the cup of life filled with our beverages of choice.Ciao,
Scott

**yogachik** · 11-04-2004, 12:50 PM

niiiiiiiiiiiice

You and schuss are living by example. I happily follow in your paths. While it's difficult to see what's good about life right now, it's important to make the effort and come out re-invigorated.

**Baconzoo** · 11-04-2004, 02:03 PM

Karl is like an S.T.D.

He goes around infecting people by inserting his "love" into their deep dark places.

Thanks for the heads up freshie247

**Duker** · 11-04-2004, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by freshie247

So I started to lead a dual life;my skiing life & my interaction with the world life.Any woman that I hooked up would freak out after 6 weeks or so about my love affair with my mistress ,skiing.The gauntlet of an ultimatum would be thrown down,& I'd find myself on my way with my best friend & lover,skiing.

Wow I Know the very same ultimatum is coming up.... I bailed on a date the other day when I figured out soul purpose was playing. Last night, I went to watch a movie at her place and I brought the new powder. I can feel the annoyance building..... I am almost excited to say "I choose skiing." that is a horrible attitude.