Global Warming - ruining Childhood
A couple of weekends ago - the Fam went up to Wintergreen to do some Tubing. Yeah, we drove 1.5 hours and paid about $48 (not including Hot Cocoa) for something that was once FREE to do at least once a year.
That's when I realized our kids have never had a good Richmond Snow. The oldest who is 7 has never built a snow man, no snow angels, not even a good snow ball fight. All the things that I remember very well.
I think the last time I enjoyed a good snow - was back in college. Classes were canceled (can you believe VCU closed) and we headed to Forest Hill Park and then to The Virginia Country Club. The Virginia Country Club tried unsuccessfully to run off all the kids, dogs and adults off the property. They have since spent $$$$ on a fence to block those future Tubing and sleighing. What a waste of $$$$ probably...
Anyway, as much as snow would make it a pain for my work commute - I would like to have at least a couple of days of some good - ground sticking, school closing, Ukrops out of Milk and Bread snow.
That's when I realized our kids have never had a good Richmond Snow. The oldest who is 7 has never built a snow man, no snow angels, not even a good snow ball fight. All the things that I remember very well.
I think the last time I enjoyed a good snow - was back in college. Classes were canceled (can you believe VCU closed) and we headed to Forest Hill Park and then to The Virginia Country Club. The Virginia Country Club tried unsuccessfully to run off all the kids, dogs and adults off the property. They have since spent $$$$ on a fence to block those future Tubing and sleighing. What a waste of $$$$ probably...
Anyway, as much as snow would make it a pain for my work commute - I would like to have at least a couple of days of some good - ground sticking, school closing, Ukrops out of Milk and Bread snow.
1 comment:
Funny, I was just there with my Niece and In-Laws on Saturday. It was a lot of fun and the ride back to the top shure was nice, but I too miss those snowdays. Nothing better than snowboots, sleds, and snowcream!
-Kamen
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