| Ski Trash 2002 Recap Driving through the snow they came. Actually, snow would have been nice and probably easier on the windshield wipers. Let’s then just say, they bared the ‘wintry mix’, and descended upon Pico for a SuperBowl weekend of ski and fun... Ski Trash 2002 is being widely recognized as one fine gathering. The skiing was good 66% of the time; the company great, lots of food, and nary a ‘situation’ could be found. Even the 14-1 underdog New England Patriots found the weekend to their liking, by shocking the mighty Rams in Bowl XXXVI. The Patriots upset left those in Las Vegas scratching their heads. Casino executives were also in awe at some other interesting developments taking place just outside of Rutland. 35-1 You collected $70 if you bet against the house, and with ‘Beanie not injuring something’. Beanie went the first 3 days without a hitch, but then almost suffered a traumatic ‘head into the light fixture’ accident on Sunday night. Luckily he survived that potential setback late in the trip, and also was unharmed when packing to leave on Monday morning. 27-1 Pico’s safety record came to a crashing halt when the Jamaican lift operator decided to pongee stick Ronnie’s ass on the chair lift, and then launch him into the crusty snow face first, causing lift stoppage. Ron was a champion uttering not an unkind word, as the lift took out his legs at 80 mph once ‘Cool Runnings’ hit the GO button. It wasn’t until his ass stuck to the ice-covered chair that the ‘f’ bombs started flying. 58-1 Ski trip or any social gathering without a complete flip from Justiney? “Unheard of”, one observer was overheard saying. Not that the flip wasn’t attempted- it was. However, just as Air McSchween launched herself (and Halvorsen’s deposit) into the air, a fan rushed the scene and caught her in mid flop. Word on the street is that it would have indeed been a flop, not a flip. 10-1 Vegas had a twenty spot ready for the fan that played a “White and Halvorsen both bleeding from the face before 11:00 am on the first day of skiing” ticket. Now for the Awards Oops Award: Nominations are Whitey for smashing a picture within minutes of arrival... Peg for ensuring the end table of unit I102 had skiing privileges for two days, while the actual people skied... Marcy for testing just how much wine ML’s sweater could hold while at the Gristmill... Justine for leaving her boots in the condo, while the rest of the stuff was heading to Killington. And the winner is...Whitey Comeback Skier of the Year Award: Mikey. Last year skied zero days and left the condo zero minutes. This year really bounced back nicely, even skiing a full day prior to heading home. Bill Lumberg Award: Jerry (aka Captain). This guy was seen with a cup of coffee in every scene. Things started getting out of hand when he asked the Gondola operator is there was “any sugar on this flight”. Pit Crew Award: Tough call this year. Nominations are Rocco-Kevin-Gus for getting into the ski weekend and out in record time, or Team Murhpy for changing the rear right in less than twenty minutes. We’ll go with Team Murphy, because at least one of them got dirty. Pissed Off Award: TIE. Both Pepsi Peg and Deneen “pooh” White let the shit fly, once they saw the moguls on the Bear Claw trail. If Rocco and Whitey heard “why did you bring us here”, “this is STUPID”, “you guys suck”, and my favorite- “kiss my ass” one more time, they would have taken their own lives. Peg may actually accept the award on Deneen’s behalf however, based on photographic evidence of her flipping us the bird. Adam Vinitieri (SuperToe) Award: Why not give the award to a true Patriot fan. When you throw in that Megan actually kicked the grand prize, oversized football through the grand prize undersized goalpost, tied to the loft, she becomes a lock. Always nice to have an actual fan in the SuperBowl, that way everyone else can concentrate on eating all the food. “I want your sex” Award: Usually just mail this one in to ML each year. However, this year Pepsi Peg would not be denied! She had multiple dates, boys over to the house, and at one point was overheard saying, “are you bringing the condoms?”. Wow. Surgeon General Award: Halv. Nuff said. Galloping Gourmet Award: Tough choice this year. Lots of great food. Meatballs, chicken dishes, sausage and pepper products... This year’s winner though gets the nod based on timing and consistency. Nothing like waking up to the fine smells of bacon, coffee, eggs and Beanies farts. Okay, maybe 3 out of 4 ain’t bad. Tom (aka TOE-MAAS or TC) was more responsible getting skiers started in 303 than any clock, snore, or ski boot noise on hard, cold stairs. Also won big points by contributing the after meal stoagies out on the ‘verandae’. Skier of the Year Award: Tough choice again. You got newcomer John (who by next year need’s some sort of nickname) who was by far the superior double planker of the group. You’ve got Ronnie “I ain’t’ stopping for shit” Wiley, who logged more hours and runs than anyone. You’ve got Karen (aka- “I don’t feel all that well but what the hell”), who also refreshed tired skiers with professional quality back rubs. You’ve got the writer- Whitey who told Gordo “I just got to pour you a tall glass of shut the fuck up for the next year”, after smokin’ him in the 1st and most important Chinese downhill race (with witnesses). You’ve got newcomer K-Dog Murphy- who battled the mountain for the first time in years, who left it all on the mountain, who slept sitting up void on energy (photo pending). You’ve got Justiney, fastest female skier 2002, and Jerry- who was able to avoid being struck by the fastest female skier 2002. Winner: RW Rookie of the Year Award: Seven rookies in this year’s group. Finalists are TOE-MAAS, Kevin (gets points for getting ass chewed by ML at Gristmill), and Beanie. Kevin fell asleep, Beanie too loud while sleeping... TOE-MASS! Ski Trash 2002: Who did the least? Who’s pulse barely beat? Who got hammered? These are all possible criteria for the most coveted award. Several nominations this year, but Maureen had a medical exemption, and Marcy was eating for herself and little Geno. This year’s winner is... ML. Skied almost zero amouts of time, regardless of rhyme or reason. Cemented the trophy by gleefully stating she worked the ski lounge better than Bill Murray at a hotel bar. Job well done, sorry about losing the “I want your sex Award”. Quote of the Week: “Cockgobblers, I even told those fudge packers I liked his (Michael Bolton’s) music”. Thanks for a great weekend and I look forward to next year’s trip... Killington yellow house again? ~Whitey 2002 |
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| Justine, Jerry, Ronnie, Gordo, Mikey and Whitey atop the peak of Killington. |
| Hatboy, Peg, Stanger-guy, Kev and ML (loungelizard) kickin' back at the bottom. |
| Pepsi Peg shows what she really thinks about Coke. Actually this is her response to follwing the group and getting in over her head (and butt)! |
| Ski Trash's newest married couple, the Meddicks still on the honeymoon atop Killington. |
| Lounge Cam finds Mikey, Beanie, and Gordo in front of some props. No way these three could down those brewskis (Halv is no help). |
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