Birthday week was spent with friends in Vail, Colorado skiing-last time I was on the slopes was 1999 ! Yes, ten years makes a difference in attitude but thankfully not aptitude. Duncan and I were able to make our way down the mountain for five days without a fall or any broken bones so we considered the trip a huge success. Never more than a basic intermediate level skier, the years proved to make me more cautious but was still exciting to once again prove that sixty plus can survive a "run down the mountains". Down time with Lynne, David, Jane, Paul, Stevie and Kevin to include the hot tub, movies, puzzles or just reading by the fire was a great way to celebrate. And not to worry, why just yesterday (the 16th) I had another wonderful birthday lunch-the month is not over yet !