Wowee. Have you ventured into the world of Winter Games and had a gander at Skeleton? Sometimes people I know make mention that our three kids participate in borderline sensible activities - cycling amongst the semis, mountain climbing, cross country atop a 1500-lb pony, etc. I am so happy that our kids never discovered the world of Skeleton. Here's the low-down:
According to Wikipedia, Skeleton "is a fast winter sliding sport in which an individual person rides a small sled down a frozen track while lying face down, during which athletes experience forces up to 5Gs."
OK. We Armstrongs have the "fast winter sliding sport in which an individual person rides a small sled down a frozen track" part down pat. But. 5Gs? Facedown? I am SORRY. No. Not allowed. The Boy is handsome and Daughters #1 &2 did not have to suffer orthodontia; why bring it all on NOW?!
Here's a link to give you more information so you (and I) can be ready for the big day(s) of Skeleton:
http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-skeleton/
Here's a short synopsis of Saturday night at the Armstrongs: Turkey/portabello burgers and a pesto salad. Listening to Kansas Public Radio's Retro Cocktail Hour, which is very remindful of the background music to I Dream of Jeanie and Batman. Ha! I love Retro Cocktail Hour!
More winter...tomorrow!
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