Should old acquaintances be forgotten . . .

December 31, 2014: Who really knows all the words to this New Year’s Eve song?  And, what the heck does it mean?  

 Nordic cross country skiers at the Frisco Adventure Park.

“Auld Lang Syne”

Should old acquaintances be forgotten,

And never brought to mind?

Should old acquaintances be forgotten,

And days of long ago!

From New Year Favors website:

“AuldLang Syne is about old friends who have parted and meet again. To celebrate their long friendship, they share a drink together and reminisce of memories from long ago. The basic message is that we should not forget our old friends and should celebrate a reunion with them.”  

The last day of 2014 – and what an absolutely beautiful day it is!

 We’re venturing out to see what’s going on around town.  Our first stop is the Frisco Adventure Park.  If you love winter sports this is the place to be.  Sledding, tubing, Nordic skiing, sleigh rides, and hamster balls.  

 Families enjoy the sledding hill.

 “Human Hampster Balls” – a great teen activity.  Can you even imagine Jack and me in these big balls?  What a laugh that would be! 

Folks walking toward the “Magic Carpet” that takes them to the top of the tubing hill.

Tubing looks like great fun.  We could do that!

Frisco Day Lodge – a good place to warm up and have lunch.

Imagine gliding across the snow in a sleigh with this beautiful horse and mule leading the way.

After checking out the Adventure Park we drive down to Main Street and wander through some shops and enjoy the sunny afternoon.

As we park the Jeep we see the Maui Ski Bus across the street.  Hmm.  It’s got Hawaii license plates.  Go figure. 

Up and down Main Street and we’re ready to move on.  Next stop – Silverthorne.  We shop the outlet stores and leave with only one Eddie Bauer purchase – for me.  (It’s all about me today!)

Winter fly fishing?  Really?  Yeah, really.

The outlet mall is next to the Blue River.  As we’re leaving we notice fishermen in the river.  It’s darn cold out to be standing in the icy river.

 Now that’s a real diehard fisherman.

We end our New Year’s Eve outing with an early dinner at Ollie’s and a year-end picture of the Christmas decorations at the intersection of Main Street and Summit Boulevard.  As 2014 comes to a close, we wish you happiness and joy in the new year.  Until next year – be safe.