Last ski day of the year and I was hitting the slopes, literally. After a couple of falls that would make the Niagara River jealous, I was looking for some après ski recovery.
As I got down to the bottom of the hill a vision appeared before my eyes, a bit hazy from a possible mild concussion, an image and words “Quayle’s Brewery 8 minutes away”. It was a sign!
A billboard actually, but nevertheless a trip to Quayle’s seemed destined.
Pre-destined actually, since I planned on stopping there after skiing anyway. So, to quench my sudden and surprisingly acute thirst I drove at a breakneck pace straight into the sun, sunglasses no where to be found, with tunes blasting, right to the brewery for a cold one. *
Quaffing while contemplating the ski season that was I came to the conclusion that although diamonds may be a girl’s best friend they don’t do me any favours on the slopes. My style is tame not lame. Except when I ski beyond my meagre capabilities and end up more lame then when I came.
I have learned that the slope of a hill as viewed from the chair lift is approximately 1/10th as steep as when viewed from the top of that slope. This optical illusion from the lift, known as “mediocre skier’s hubris”, becomes a reality check at the top of the slope that goes something like this “oh shit, that’s steep”. And just because kids are skiing down that run doesn’t mean you can.
My ski season is done like dinner, allowing me approximately 8 months recovery time. The weather is getting nice so if this double vision clears up soon, I’ll be able to engage in a much safer hobby and take the V-Twin out on the highway for the first cruise of spring.
*Editor’s Comment: An acute thirst and blurred vision are both possible symptoms of a concussion. Things to avoid if you suspect a concussion: driving, drinking alcohol, loud music and bright lights.
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