THE SNOW SCENE

Skiing British Columbia!
 Canada, the fresh...crisp...clean air, is unmatched anywhere! British Columbia has some of the best skiing in the world; with over 15 mountains in the province there is something perfect for your family!

"Never raise your hands to your kids. It leaves your groin unprotected."

UTAH SKI PACKAGE
Say partners, now here's a real deal and lots of fun ta boot! Southwest Airlines Vacations is offering a very family-friendly ski package to Salt Lake City, Utah. Kids ages 2 to 11 fly free, stay free at a hotel, and ski (one day) free. The deal is good for each child accompanied by an adult paying for a two-night (minimum) ski package. There is a surcharge for weekends and holidays. The ski lift ticket is valid at seven Salt Lake City area resorts. This package will be in effect through April 13.

OUTDOORS SCENE

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad winds through the San Juan National Forest and along the Los Animas River, climbing to the historic mining community of Silverton at 9,300 feet in elevation. Train cars can be chartered for private parties, and there is a museum located at the train yard roundhouse. Partner just take a look see at this
slide show...then make yer reservations!
Son, we're talkin' ultimate beauty here. You'll have access to some of the best downhome cookin' and finest lodging! And if ya got a mind to, you'll find some dadgum good skiin' close by! Well, partners, ya'll have lots of FUN in Snow Country!!

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MOUNTAINGNOME COOL SITE

The Appalachian Trail
A continuous marked footpath that goes from Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia, a distance of about 2160 miles. Many trace the origins of the Trail to a 1921 article by Benton MacKaye entitled An Appalachian Trail: A Project in Regional Planning. . .

By the way...Did You know
The inventor of the machine gun and the automatic pistol. John Moses Browning - born in 1855 - invented the machine gun in 1890 and the automatic pistol in 1896. He has more gun patents than any other gunsmith in the world and founded the Browning Arms Company, located in Morgan, Utah.

NEWS

Special Feature: Do You Believe In Angels?
If ya don't, this might change yer mind. Yessir, I'm sure an angel believer, someday I'll tell ya'll why!
   Now on with the rest of the story. First off, the picture I'm about to show ya, was taken by a professional police photographer. His equipment was checked and found to be in perfect working condition. You must also understand, the occupants of this vehicle survived with scratches! Are ya'll ready fer this?? Click on ANGEL!
Folks, if any of ya have an angel story or picture, please send it our way! We will sure publish it and share it with the rest of our readers!

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METEORITE-SEEKING ROBOT WANDERS ANTARCTICA
A four-wheeled robot named Nomad is methodically exploring a region of Antarctica, searching for and classifying rocks that may be meteorites from space. The expedition's principal investigator, William Whittacker of Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, says, "Until now, explorative robots have taken pictures, gathered data and returned what they viewed to scientists who made judgments and decisions. This time Nomad will make its own judgments and inferences about the rocks that it encounters." The robot's team hopes Nomad will also serve as a prototype for future missions to study the moon and Mars.

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TIPS FOR: Moms-To-Be & New Moms

Diary of a Pregnancy
The journal of one woman's first pregnancy. The site contains information on trying to conceive, fetal development pictures, and informative pregnancy links. . .

Having Crazy Dreams? You're Not Alone :
During pregnancy, your dreams have more, and crazier, twists and turns than ever before. Blame surging hormones, mixed feelings about your awkwardly bulging belly, and anxiety and excitement about becoming a mom. You may have dreams related to water throughout your pregnancy, but especially in the first trimester, when you may find yourself swimming. Where animals appear in your first-trimester dreams, they are often aquatic creatures such as tadpoles and fish. This water in your dreams possibly depicts your awareness of the water gathering in your womb.
NOTE: Always follow the advice of your Physician!

Separation Anxiety :
To some degree, most babies will show true anxiety and upset at the prospect -- or reality -- of being separated from their parent. Although painful to parents (and, of course, to babies), separation anxiety is fairly universal among babies and toddlers. To prepare your baby for an upcoming separation, ask a new sitter to visit and play with your baby several times before leaving them alone for the first time. For your first "real" outing, ask the sitter to arrive about 30 minutes before you depart so that she and the baby can be well engaged before you step out the door. Employ the same approach at a daycare center or at your nursery, church, or health club.

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Keeping on course:
The great frontier has all but disappeared in America. To find your way out of most forests these days a person only has to walk a few miles in any one direction. The problem is that a few miles can turn into several days of travel if the course chosen isn't a straight one. To avoid any delay in self-rescue simply pick an object in the distance and walk to it. As you approach this object choose another directly inline with the first. By following this simple yet effect formula you can't help but travel in a straight line.

MOUNTAINGNOME's GRUB SHOPPE

SALMON BOULE :
This is a great appetizer to serve the guests who come to watch the Super Bowl with you--it's guaranteed to get their minds off football for a few minutes. Some of them may even heap it onto their plates as their main course.

• 2 round French bread loaves
• 3 cans salmon, boneless/skinless
• 3 8-oz pkgs cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 c sour cream
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• lemon juice, paprika

So until next week, remember:The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and a leaky tire.

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