Tales from the Corners

A little bit of snow and ice  hit the Atlanta metro area on January 7 and 8, 2017. Photo by Robert J. Nebel A light version of panic angst set in as the first snowfall of 2017 visited the Southeastern United States - especially the Atlanta metro area. With the previous snowstorm of 2014 in the rear-view mirror, we did not want to see a repeat of that debacle. Yes, we screwed up again after the 1982 disaster. Why? Because we have short enough memories to repeat disasters. Folks hunkered down for good reason. Indeed our northern counterparts laugh at our measly two to five or so inches of snow, but here we go again: why have a bunch of snow removal equipment that would hardly ever see much use? End of story! As one can tell, I'm so over the whole, "They're Laughing At Us" meme. Ugh! We are by and large untreated. I don't care if we have 1/4" of precipitation. When that 32 degree Fahrenheit mark is reached, it just freezes and it's incredibly stupid ...

New England is home to a number of cozy resorts that offer a variety of ski adventures. Skiing in Maine The Birches Resort on Moosehead Lake in Maine is home to one of the finest networks of cross country skiing trails in New England. The resort is located on 11,000 acres of natural beauty.If you aren’t interested in skiing, then you might want to hop on a snowmobile instead. The resort offers snowmobiles for rent. The price for a day-long rental ranges from $175 to $225. Another snowmobiling option is the five-hour guided tour. Expert guides provide visitors with the natural history of the area during the snowmobile ride. A hot meal is served during the tour.If all that outdoor activity isn’t enough, try the resort’s new health club. The Birches also has a hot tub and sauna for relaxing after a long day on the wilderness trails. Accommodations at The Birches includes 15 hand-hewn log cabins, six rental houses, cabin tents and yurts. You may also choose to stay in a roo...