THE ADVENTURES OF "990"

Last update 4/17/10

990 was introduced to his new buddy, Peter Neefus, at the 2009 Spring Officers' meeting.

990 Settles into his new home in rural upstate New York…
Enjoying a nice cozy fire…
Meeting the residents…	Checking out his new ‘Pad’, “I like the Décor !”
Although 990 spent much of his summer relaxing by the pool…
“Could someone please get me another cold one!”
He also attended several social events in 2009!
“Aaahh! A real New England Clambake and a pretty girl, Can’t get much better than this… Well with the exception of 2 – 3 feet of fresh untracked powder!”
A Wedding? Could it be, did 990 Tie the Knot? No! Just the life of the party as usual…	990 enjoying the company of some new friends at a Catamount Patrol Social
990 helps make a special award presentation to Mrs. Neefi!
“Hey! Now this looks like fun!”	990 gets a quad ride up to the Adventure Course …
990 takes to it naturally….	Reminding him of his youth swinging from vine to vine in the jungle…
“Skiing in 2 States? Can’t wait until the snow flies! Won’t be long now…”
990 is ready to get back to business…
Attending the ED Fall Officers Meeting… “Good to see some old friends again!”	The best part of any ED BOD Meeting is Lunch!
990 lends a hand at an ENY Region OEC Instructor Refresher
“Register Here!”	“Let’s review O2 and Airway Management !”
Back boarding Station? “I can Help!”	Oh No! Are you OK? Are You OK? Quick! Call 911!
Knowing that Winter is just around the corner, 990 feels the need to get his equipment ready for the upcoming ski season…
First, a little base repair, to repair the damage left from last season’s spring skiing…	Second, a little base flattening and structuring for that quicker edge to edge gripping and speed…
Third, a good edge sharpening for that extra holding power on that great East Coast Powder…	Lastly, a good coat of wax for that extra gliding speed to get to accidents in a timely manner…
Then, during the season...
990 kicks up some snow as he enjoys a little spring skiing…	And rips through a mogul on his last run to finish off his season! “Aaahh! What a great year it’s been!”
Well, another season has ended and 990 must depart…
Saying goodbye to his host… “It’s been a great year and thank you for all the hospitality and adventures!”	“See you at the 2010 Spring Officers Meeting!”

990 has been able to participate in a variety of boating experiences and attend the NJ Region Awards Banquet, at Lake Mohawk, Sparta, NJ, where his buddy Chris Broderson lives.

990 met his new buddy, NJ RD Chris Broderson, at the April, 2008 Spring Officers' Meeting.

990 and his friend Butch attended the Student Seminar at Killington on 3/14-17/08, where 990 volunteered his services to assist with the on-hill OEC problems.

With the approach of the new ski season, 990 and his friend Butch visited the Hidden Valley Nordic Patrol (WAPP Region) and participated in their "on-trail" refresher, then helped with an MTR1 Course in the WNY Region. Pictures and narrative are HERE.

990 has settled into his new home with the MacQueens, but he is not getting a free ride. He has been put to work baby-sitting his nieces and nephews.

990 enjoyed a cocktail prior to attending the 2007 Awards Banquet

990 enjoyed visiting with the Bristol Mountain Ski Patrol at their annual picnic and awards presentations.

Enjoying a cool one with his Eastern Division mug.

Preparing to assist Awards Advisor Rick Micoli in presenting the awards.

990 was re-introduced to his old friend Bill Gamble at the 2006 Spring Officers' Meeting Awards Banquet. He's looking forward to new adventures over the next year in the horse and ski country around Geneseo, NY.

At the Awards Banquet	At the head table at Sunday's General Session.
Relaxing in his favorite chair at his new home in Geneseo, NY

Recently, 990 assisted his buddy Keith Pomeroy in doing some clearing and excavation for a project. After becoming bored with chopping wood, and fascinated by the operation of the backhoe, 990 finally got a chance to operate the backhoe. One more skill has been added to his repertoire.

990 was introduced to his new buddy, Keith Pomeroy, at the 2005 Spring Officers' Meeting Awards Banquet

Later, he settled in at his new home in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts:

990 enjoyed the hospitality of his hosts, WNY RD Jim Decker and his wife Terry, during a visit to Holiday Valley and Kissing Bridge, WNY and Bristol, GVR with his buddy, DD Rick Hamlin, over the Presidents' Day weekend.

990 attended the Patroller School at Windham on January 22-23, 2005 with his buddy Rick.

Hanging out with his host, Rudi Harbauer.	Making new friends.
Getting some advice from Bill Cline, check out the snow on the deck in the background.	Joe Closic, Bob DiMario, Rick Hamlin, 990.and Bill Cline eagerly await a great breakfast prepared by Lois Harbauer.

990 prepares to dig in.

990 hangs out with a third generation patroller and a future third generation patroller at Cochran Ski Area in Richmond, Vermont (home of the famous Cochran family of ski racers):

Groomer seat time – just waiting for the snow:

Always good to hang out with the fuzzy guys, NVT Region Director Christian Jaquith (l) and NVT Northern Section Chief Teigh Southworth:

At Smuggler's Notch to assist with a triage exercise at the on-hill refresher on 11/7/04:

At Shawnee Peak for his (and the Division Director's) OEC Refresher on 10/31/04:

At Jay Peak to present Rob Lunn with his National Appointment on 10/23/04:

Attending the Board Meeting on 9/18/04

Taking notes during the meeting (L). Trying to make a point (R).

Checking out possible new Division office space with NVT RD Chris Jaquith (L). Great to be home (R)!

990 at NVT's Candidate Class Outdoor Session at Mad River Glen

Hangin' with the Candidate class (L) and the NVT RD (R).

Catching up on his e-mail (L), then it's time for a cold one with the gang (R).

990, who has begun to resemble his buddy Rick, has found a new friend in NVT.  She’s a traditional kind of girl, as you can tell by her parka color.  Her name is Minnie.  Don't they make a handsome couple?

Seated next to the DD at the Board meeting on 4/25/04, sporting his new Certified cap (L). "Green Mountain Patroller 990" checking out the single chair at Mad River on his way home on 4/25/04 (R). "Just my size", he was heard to mutter.

Meeting his new buddy, Rick Hamlin, at the Awards Banquet on 4/24/04.