On Feb 7-10, 2008 we (Lynn, myself, and my son Paul) made our second consecutive annual trip to Jay Peak, VT with Dr. Dan and Jen Veltri, their 5 kids (Kyle, Luke, Emily, Katie, and baby Grace) and Paul and Sheila LaPierre. Jay Peak had received quite a bit of snow just prior and it snowed non-stop Saturday and Sunday. Lynn and I (and Jen) did a load of snowshoeing in fresh powder. We shoed on Sunday (in new powder) then we drove home. It snowed crazily the entire drive home.
Dan is my tri- friend of many years. Paul LaPierre is a tri-friend from P&W and a workout buddy. We are also long-time fellow-bicyclysts. Paul is much more competitive than I can ever hope to be. Paul is also a serious mountain-climber and he's a valuable friend in camping situations.
We went to VT because Dr. Dan was to attend a conference (orthopedic surgery) both years. Dan performed left knee meniscus surgery some 10 years ago. He repeated the left knee meniscus surgery in June 2007 to repair some damage aggravated during my TBI-causing accident in 2006. He has provided many other orthopedic treatments on me. I’m very fortunate to have such a talented, generous, and sympathetic friend. In 2007 we borrowed snow shoe equipment from Dan and Jen, and then we bought our own from EMS.
In 2007, at Jay Peak, we shoed twice per day and I took a nap late in the day. In 2008, at Jay Peak, we shoed daily for a longer duration. In 2008 it snowed recently in CT. For the first time (Feb. 2008), I snowshoed alone on the MCC golf course.
Joe writing
November 2006
About Me
- Joe Damon
- CT, United States
- I entered my 50's in March, 2007. I have two wonderful children, Kate and Paul. I have had the wife of my dreams, Lynn, for 25 wondrous years. I spent many years as an employee of UTC (United Technologies Corporation), first with Pratt & Whitney (Jet Engines), then with Hamilton Sundstrand. I started my own consulting company in 2004 (Leading Lean Evolution) and worked with many companies, both domestic and international. I was working and living in Italia, helping a large corporation apply lean practices to improve their market share when I was involved in a very bad car accident on January 31, 2006 and I suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury. My recovery is slow, but, steady, thanks to the love and support of my friends, family, and therapists. In the past, I was a competitive triathlete. My athletic conditioning may have saved my life. Lynn and I did some long-distance bicycling, especially around New England. When I lived in Italy, I made some nice bike tours there. For two years we spent nearly every weekend bicycling on the Amalfi cioast. We had a great time in Italy. I sometimes believe that I was living a dream come true. Living in Italy was like being in heaven.
Joe out in the cold
February 2007
Joe in Vermont
snowshoeing at Jay Peak
Joe and Coach Lappie
Bike warm-up 2006
Joe and Lynn
December 2006
10 comments:
Wow- Great blog Joe-
Love you, Donna
Joe -
Great blog - glad you got it up and running.
See you soon.
Love -
Dave
Great job on the Blog! It is amazing how fast you figured it out!
Thanks to you and your family for coming to the open house Thursday. You and our entire famiy have been extremely supportive of my career change. I greatly appreciate it!
Love you,
Lbird
Joe:
I think this is the first time I have ever logged on to a "blog". It'll be fun to follow your progress and remembering your day and writing about it will be a great mental exercise for you. Thanks for today...remind me to wear sunglasses next time, though!
Greg
Greg and family,
Yesterday was fun and for the first time, since my acciddent, I worked up a serious sweat. Thanks. Ciao, Joe
howdy joe.... my maiden "blog" voyage... thanks for bringing me into this century.... cyndi
Joe ~
We had such a wonderful time with you and Lynn ~ lots of laughs! I will send you the picture of you and I for your next blog entry!
We love you!
Cathy and Dale
Ciao! Classy site! With another fairyland snowfall outside, I imagine you and Lynn have already buckled on those snowshoes and taken off through the woods. Wish John and I could join you. I'm watching chickadees and squirrels on the birdfeeder for my exercise right now. Keep warm! Susy
Hey Joe,
This Blog is great!! I am so happy to see your progress, course Lynn has kept me informed all along. Keep up the work.
Hi Joe,
I have just watched your journey and read your blog. Well done on your progress, courage and determination. You are such an incredible inspiration.
I am from Perth, Western Australia. I am sonn to launch an inspirational magazine/journal and would love to include your story in the launch issue. I would also be honoured if we could include 'Joe's Journey' in our inspiring clips at the launch in August.
Our website is www.inspirejournal.info
I wish you and your family all the best, and hope to hear from you soon.
Take care & warm regards,
Belinda Biggs
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