Yesterday, I left EatingWell early. Kelley, the new Adventure Center manager at Stowe, had put out a call: Shannon (the old Adventure Center manager) needed us. Shannon ran all the kids' programs at Stowe for the last three years -- and both of the winters I have been there. She was spectacular -- great supervisor, boss, role model, and person. But she had a golden employment opportunity in Parry Sound, Ontario (Number 4, Bobby Orr's hometown, but then you already know that), and she left us at the end of this past winter.
She has been up in Canada all spring getting settled at her new job, while her husband Chris has been finishing up his school year as a teacher and finalizing the sale of their house. On a recent trip up to visit Shannon and their kids, Chris had a motorcycle accident on his way home and was badly injured.
So Kelley spread the word: "Chris needs help loading the moving van!" The call was answered. Jim and Heather, two other Adventure Center supervisors were there all afternoon with Mike, an instructor and freeskyle coach. Donna, our ski school operations manager, had her sleeves rolled up as she supervised the packing of the moving truck (and boy did she pack it full). Our ski school director himself, Dave, dissembled their wooden swingset and helped to empty the house. Kelley and Martha, a front desk ticket seller in the AC, packed and loaded tons of stuff (and gave me a ride from Stowe).
It was great to see such a level of community and friendship. Shannon stepped up to the plate for us every day she worked at Stowe, and I'm glad everyone took some time to help a friend. As I type, Chris and his dad are driving a Uhaul moving truck and pulling a loaded trailer (followed by his mom who is pulling a bass boat) on their way to the Canadian border. Good luck in Parry Sound, Shannon. Best wishes for a speedy (ish) recovery, Chris.
And viva Stowe -- only 172 days till the official first day of winter!
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