What a great town, what a beautiful “Winter Wonderland” weekend and what fun it was seeing old and new friends in such a perfect setting. The Polar Bear’s Winter Carnival in Old Forge is alive and well and we want to thank so many people who were responsible for making our “reign” as King and Queen such a great experience.

Our heartfelt thanks to committee team members, Michele deCamp and Chip Kiefer for inviting us to reign and Tim Foley for convincing Carol that we haven’t been Snow Birds too long to be remembered.

Thank you to CAA Events Coordinator  Laurie Barkauskus for keeping us informed of our duties.

Thanks to Steve Uzdavinis for keeping our mountain in such wonderful shape and to Dave and Deb Langworthy for the gorgeous bouquet of flowers, to the dedicated artists Mark Hannah, Dale Heroux, Jim Williams, Jeff Mahoney, Bruce Hodge, Brian Bamberger and Steve Uzdavinis who sculpted the marvelous Ice Castle.

To Nick and Felicity for keeping us “unhungry” in spades, Diane Heroux for getting us properly robed and in position for our coronation, Capt. Tim Foley, Old Forge Airlines, for his dedication in spite of adversity and Mr. “X” for turning off those bright lights in our eyes.

Carol’s feet thank Marie DiOrio for comforting warmness. Much gratitude to Mirnie Kashiwa for those spectacular crowns fashioned by her husband, our longtime friend and mentor, Hank.  Continue reading →