Commendation for Gerry

Recently, I attended the annual "Geezer Skier" luncheon with husband Gerry.  They have formed a social group, and named themselves Geezer Skiers, an affectionate name they use with pride, I might add.   There was a reporter there that day, and she interviewed many of the senior citizen skiers.   The suggested age for geezerhood is seventy plus years.  The photographer also took some pictures, and the end result of all of this was a full page spread in the local newspaper.   It was great press for the tough old geezer skiers!

They did give out an appreciation award, for the good job the ski resort did in keeping snow present and groomed. The purpose of this particular post is to give a blog award to Gerry for his positive attitude this season of less than perfect, often less than appealing ski conditions.

Off he went happily,  even if he was skiing on a thin coat of white stuff, with green patches showing through.  I was concerned that the mild and snowless winter would affect his mood,  but not so!   He would just say:  "You get what you get!"  And off he went.

To some degree, that is because it is not all about the skiing.   Oh, that is certainly important.   But the secondary, and equally important purpose of the geezers is the gathering.  It provides a good source of socializing, male bonding, laughter.  Of course, it is great exercise,  too! Some of the gathered geezers are widowers, or never married.  A few come as couples.  There are even a few female geezers.  As a non-skier, I am not in that loop,  but glad for Gerry that he has that group.

So hats off to Gerry, who earns the Good Spirits award this year for keeping a positive attitude in the face of poor conditions,  being upbeat and cheerful,  and for being totally dedicated to his passion, even on days when he was the only geezer there!

That's my Ger!  Sociable, committed, faithful, and skilled.     Even to the slopes!