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in the north east "spring skiing" is the most carefree-fun times on a mountain that you can get. people just get goofy. they break out the fun costumes and ridiculous behavior. while snow is either awesome or awful, the sun and the good cheer more than makes up for it. when you take a break from the mountain it's warm enough to sit out on the massive deck/patio in an adirondack chair relaxing with friends and a possible beer in hand. here's a massive (by my terms) play list inspired by a day of springtime at a mountain. and here's to a good weekend!

old gondola house

if you look at this right, the rock pile looks slightly like a sand dune. .

(find this: sugarloaf, me)

windmade snowmen & pineland lumber

maine this past weekend. these windmade snowmen made me smile when i met them. though, they almost look like clouds getting ready to float off into the sky.

play time!

....and a wintertime play list.

this right here? is my pretty mtn swag

mont tremblant, canada. truly one of the prettier mountains i've ever had the pleasure of sliding down. our theme of the new year's week was girl talk: all day. for whatever reason we all really took to the track that opens with the sample of pretty boy swag ("track 7: get it get it"). few more snaps here...

shell games

 

wonderful snowy night last night. creeped a little on the house windows. great time seeing the whole extended family this weekend.

ps there's also some new bright eyes out, sounds kind of like more of the same but i'm still syked. can trade your email address for the new song.

  

santa claus

it's 22* and dark out. it's only 6pm. have not finished any sorts of gift shopping. threw my full coffee cup on the floor as i walked in the door. (it exploded, i swear!) need to study too. stress much? never! wrapped up with some text books, candles blaring and "dark sedan" by karl blau looping. the image it paints is so calming. and how can you not love lines like these? :

"i musta forgot how the night was coming, acoustic guitar, politely strumming/ packed up strings it takes two thumbing, a dark sedan pulls up on the shoulder / on the highway feeling low...."
grab mp3 at pitchfork, watch video on youtube. (seriously take a listen!)

this past saturday, santa came to town and i have the photos to prove it, check em out...

brrr

apparently i was dreaming when the current temperature was announced this morning because i was utterly shocked when i left the apartment with only a flannel shirt for warmth. there was ice still on my car. happy first frost! (thank god the day time temps are still in the sixties)

pleasant shock though? hearing new mcr on the radio! 

"shut up and let me see your jazz hands..." 

motivational

went for a nice hike this weekend.

some fun sledding down the hill and some pretty pictures. anyway here are some bits and pieces for a motivational mix. most of these songs have a similar tempo, so i like running with them: also, lcd soundsystem's new full album streaming on the website; big fan of: drunk girls, i can change, and you wanted a hit

it's getting warmer

and it's time for the mittens to take a break