Retirement

In a most fitting coincidence my retirement date coincides with April Fools Day.  It was exactly one year ago today that I left my career as a chemist/researcher/manager behind and embarked on the next phase of my life.  A year later I still haven't quite figured out what this next phase is, but at least I'm having some enjoyment exploring a few of the options.  In recognition of today's significance (at least to me) I chose to spend some of it outside wandering.  

After breakfast I took the pups to the Sods so they could poke around the edges of the last of the melting snow.  They seem to find the edges of the retreating snow drifts most interesting - apparently this is where the best scents are located.

Tucker and I then headed over to the (closed) ski area where we could hike up the easiest trail (amazing how steep it is going up) and ski back down another.  I packed a lunch for us to enjoy while on top.

Tucker climbing Timberline

Lunch spot off the backside on top.

The bumps on Off The Wall are still in excellent shape.

The drop-in to Cherry Bowl Glades

Cherry Bowl Glades.  A favorite out-of-bounds (supposedly off-limits) skiing location purportedly going to be transformed into an official trail for next season.  Not sure if I like this idea or not.

The trail back down.