Geezer Luncheon

As the devoted wife, yesterday I attended the first annual "Geezer Luncheon" event.  A number of the "official board" [those who sit down at coffee hour] planned the event and did not really know how much of a turnout there would be.   I'd say there were about twice the number of folks there as expected.

Gerry, one of the presenters, explained that the dictionary describes a geezer as an older gentleman who is a bit eccentric.   And while the term, in other circles, may have some negative connotations, among the more senior skiers, it is a badge of honor.   In fact, some of them have had some pins made up that they wear on their coats saying: Tough Old Geezer Skier.  Gerry also pointed out the categories of geezer skiers ranging from aspiring 50+, apprentice 60+, bona fide 70+ and geezer supporter (spouses).  Next year I think they will have to add another category--emeritus for those over 90 (there is at least one!)  And the women will have to be recognized as "geezers" too, just for the skiing context, because they felt left out.

An award was presented to the founder, the guy who had the original idea, and a certificate was given to the Sainted Wife, who has put up with her most challenging husband, for 65 years.   A nice touch was the invitation to call out the names of the dearly departed skiers.

My guess is that the Geezer Luncheon will become a tradition there at the Resort, and hopefully continue long after the rest of us are dearly departed ourselves.