Back on the slopes of Killington.

Back on the slopes of Killington.

We have a lot to give thanks for this season.

We have been in business now for 15 years serving guests to Killington. So far it has been a great run!

Both sets of parents, straddling 90 years on this earth, are still with us both physically and mentally. We know from conversations with many of our friends, that we are truly blessed to have our moms and dads still with us.

We have our health. Yes... we are gracefully maturing, fighting it evey step of the way. Sometimes there is a stray ache and pain in the morning. But we know some great sports medicine people in Killington to keep us in good shape. And yesterday we were able to get back out on the slopes of Killington for an afternoon of skiing for the first time this season. Life is good!

We have brothers and sisters and a son and daughter and nieces and nephews that are all healthy and safe. With hurricane's Irene and Sandy these last couple of years, there were some close calls, but as a family we are all doing well.

We have a great group of friends who help us, support us, play with us, act as confidants; without whom life would be a lot crazier than it is.

We have Killington's best group of people working for us, day in and day out, at the inn. Like both of us, they all enjoy the call of the Green Mountains of Vermont; choosing to make a life here versus somewhere else on this great earth.

We have a great group of regular guests. Over 15 years we have been fortunate to make a lot of acquaintances and turn many of them into true friendships.

Yes... we have a lot to be thankful for on this Thanksgiving.

Where ever you may be, we hope that you are enjoying your family and friends and also can give thanks for what life has brought you.

Bill Vines and Mary Furlong, Innkeepers, Birch Ridge Inn at Killington.

Let it snow!