Let's Go On A Hayride

For an amusing Sunday activity, Becky invited us to a hayride at her sister's church. Since I never have anything to do, this was a wonderful opportunity to relieve my boredom as well as another chance to see the vibrant leaves. We had an enjoyable time singing the "hayride" song from one of my first piano books (though some critics might call the song juvenile).

Mid-hayride we stopped at a house to have lunch (of which I can't believe I missed my chance for a smore) and hike down and up a treacherously terrained mountain. Some nice photos were captured by the fall decorations.

Ever the risk taker, I played chicken and lived to tell about it.

Indeed Snowshoe Mountain Resort Could Be Where All Your Dreams Come True

After a breathtaking drive through fall foilage, I arrived at the Snowshoe Resort Thursday night. The fog had come in on little cat's feet and was very dense. I finally found the place to check in and then found the place I would be staying. Mine was one of two cars to park in front of the Mountain Lodge. I was lucky enough to be pretty much the only person staying in this particular lodge as the others were able to get the single rooms in another lodge, while the next night I would be sharing and this was the only place to even offer an additional couch. The hotel was very reminicent of the Overlook Hotel in The Shining (based upon other's observations) and had an extremely creepy ambience all for just me to enjoy.

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However, after making it thorough the eerie atmosphere at night, beauty and Starbucks came in the morning. In addition, the lack of cell phone reception gave a break from the world and the sensation that here at Snowshoe Resort, life could not find you. It was this feeling that created my new aspirations to change my name, be the receptionist at Mountain Lodge in exchange for room and board, and to become obese, feasting on Starbucks everyday.

A Hidden Talent

For Allison's birthday we celebrated with the prestigious sport of bowling. Who knew I was so good at this sport? Yes, that does in fact say 162 by my name.

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Take the Bowling History quiz:

1. Where did the game of bowling originate? a) India b) Morgantown, WV c) Canada d) New England

2. What is the length of a regulation bowling lane? a) 68 feet b) the number of Ted Talkington's ACT score times 2 minus 4 (feet) c) 70 feet

3. Which is NOT a type of indoor bowling? a) Nine-pin skittles b) Duckpin bowling c) Candlepin bowling b) I love dark chocolate mnm's bowling

A Weekend Of Little Leisure

This Saturday, Kara, Allison, and I participated in the Great Allegany Run. We then enjoyed dining at D'atri's for Allison's birthday.

The mug I won in the race was highly coveted by all!

After lunch, I traveled to Parkersburg to visit the fam. We were lucky enough to find these snap bracelets that weren't quite as good as those worn back in the day. As predicted, I got the crappiest one. Stacy mollified this fate by giving me one of the two that she got.

The exceedingly good grilling at the McLain residence must be commented on through a limerick:

Sam made some meat on the grill

Hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken to thrill

We thought they were great

And as we ate

We remarked on his impressive skill

After church on Sunday, we ate at Bob Evans. As we waited for our food, Stacy snacked on apple butter and reminisced about her previous waitressing days at Bob Evans.

At Bob Evans, Kyle was second in popularity only to Carter. Everyone wanted to sit by him. Sherrie and I ended up with the prosperous seats after several switches, confusing our waitress more than just a tad.

Fantasy Softball

Nick Mick, number one fantasy softball draft pick, signs the winning game ball for me, of which he hit the winning home run last night.

Because Fantasy Football is so much fun

The joy of players to support

One day I had the ingenious thought

To add another sport

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The softball skills through Boparc

Could easily be assessed

And each could chose a fantasy team

Of those whose skills they had been impressed

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With points given for book keeping and base coaching

As well as home runs and golden gloves in the field

We began our fantasy softball draft

Our teams were soon revealed

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Predicted to outscore any Boparc softball rosterian

Nick was deemed #1 fantasy pick

And as others were forced to first chose boys they are dating

I was fortuitous to obtain him quick

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With the addition of my hero, Shannon

And Nick's brother, Jeff, to bring good karma from the bench

My team will no doubt be victorious

Winning should be a cinch

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Though Kayla did obtain Chris Evans

Who tallies point fractions for pushing up his glasses

And with Scott and the humorous Jackson

She could possibly surpass us (albeit a small possibility)

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Allison continues to hold up the drafting process

With only Eric on her team

We're in negotiation to decide allocations for drafting oneself

As for her managerial skills, copious points could be deemed

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Though of my fantasy softball team

I attest to their ability with great aplomb

Like Randy, they could also be terrorists

Because they are the bomb