I just happened to ride the lift with a 77 year-old gentleman named Rick – a retired electronics worker from the greater Boston area – a man full of energy and appreciation for life i.e. he was not going to let a recent hip surgery get in the way of learning how to ski.  Rick is just one of those people that grabs a hold of life and gives it a bear hug – always alert for enriching people and experiences he was out with his grand-daughter and her two friends (see photo).  He was also intrigued and enthusiastic about my Odyssey (maybe one reason I like him!!) and could not wait to tell his daughter and son-in-law.  See his smile and feel his youthful spirit radiating right through your computer screen – thanks Rick for the great run and have a blast with the rest of your life.  Off now to some night skiing at nearby Blue Hill.