the white stuff

I went skiing here at the weekend - and very nice it was too! Only my 2nd time attached to skis, and possibly my last, who knows. I keep telling people that there's no ski-ing or snow boarding in England, because we don't really have any snow. But I'd forgotten about dry ski slopes, such as Profiles on the A20. I don't think I have any desire to go there though, it can't be very comfy to fall down on something that isn't soft snow!
I discovered the key to skiing safely is 'pizza' (make a triangle shape with your skis like a pizza slice) and bending forward - tough on the knees though. Still, no broken bones, which I'm glad about!
I was v lucky to be given expert instruction in English - one of my friends is a ski instructor from Vancouver. I was taught how to 'look good', how to get in and out of skis and boots, how to carry my skis, get on the chair lift & off it, fall over safely, stop, turn, make small pizzas and snow ploughs. It was a good day out-!