Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Ambush on the Ice!

They got me!
The other day at work my teen-aged students were all feeling a little goofy. I could tell they were up to something, I just didn't know what.  I skated over to see what was going on.  Bad idea!  A snowball came whizzing at me from one direction and another girl smashed one in my hair.  We all laughed but I made ready my plans for revenge.  They got back to work.  I had them gather around to talk about a particular skill.  I made my move.  I was only able to get one of them with my snowball, but it felt good for a moment.  Until the snow ran into her face.  Then I felt bad, but she laughed and vowed to get me back. Near the end of the session, I spied some of them trying to accumulate a secret snow stash.  I pretended not to notice, I figured I would simply evade them.  But just as the time was up, I felt someone grab my sweatshirt. Then an avalanche of snow spilled down my back and nestled into all the layers I was wearing. I must have looked like a dog trying to shake water from his coat as I tried to shake the snow out.  But it was fast melting against my skin.  There was only one thing left to do.  I jumped off the ice, and started crazily peeling my extra layers off.  My students surrounded me and we all roared with laughter.  I decided I didn't want to get them back.  I guess in this instance it was really more fun to
receive than to give.

Kathy  :)  


When we're not throwing snow at each other we do actually work hard!

9 comments:

  1. haha, that was so much fun! Nice post by the way! Love you! :)

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  2. Haha yes that was hilarious!! I think I was the one who threw the snow at your back lol :D LOVE IT!

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  3. I remember, as a kid growing up in Michigan, we would do that all the time. Good fun. Great memories!

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  4. Ha! Sounds like you work with a great group of people!

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  5. I agree with Alyssa, Jess, Stephen and Talli. You have a great family and a fantastic job. Blessings to all of you, Geoff.

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  6. @ Alyssa- Thanks! Love you too!

    @ Jess- So you were the one! I'll have to get you tomorrow, (did I say revenge wasn't for me?)

    @ Stephen- I grew up in Michigan as well. The snow there was great!


    @ Talli- Yes I'm lucky. I've got a great group of students and fab co-workers!

    @ Geoff- Thanks! Blessings to you as well.

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  7. That does not sound like fun to me at ALL!! But hey, whatever makes you, well, happy! At least you could laugh about it!

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  8. It's so fun to hear about all your adventures! It reminds me of all of our snowball fights. Love Ya! Mom

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  9. @ Ali- I guess you have to have grown up in the North to really appreciate the fun of a snowball fight!

    @ Skatehappy- Thanks! We did have a lot of fun out in the snow! Love ya too.

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