Thursday, October 9, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Rainy days don't get us down
When the rain started falling on my tin roof last night, I woke up and hoped it wouldn't rain all day. It did.
For the kids though, it didn't matter. They still participated in all of the activities their group was scheduled for and they kept their spirits up. The weather could have really turned the group's mood, but it didn't. It was really nice seeing that positive energy.
The only thing the rain really dampened was the photo ops. A few of them mugged for the camera before dinner tonight. Hopefully, I'll get some more action shots tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Alpine Tower Ropes Course
Today has been really busy and everyone really seems to be having a great time. Coach Bruno's group did some leadership initiatives and then rafted in the afternoon. Mr. Palmer's group did the ropes course all day while Mr. Parke's group rafted first thing this morning and spent the afternoon on the alpine tower.
Enjoy the pictures. We'll be posting some from Coach Bruno's group later this evening.
Good morning
The temperature dipped down into the 40s last night, but that did not deter about 10 young men who went running this morning around the NOC property. Others slept in, and as pictured here, one young man spent some quiet time working on some reading.
Monday, October 6, 2008
We've arrived
The ride up went well, we've been fed and the kids are getting the lay of the land. Here are a few pictures of the day's events.
As you can see, the boys are never far from some sort of football.
More to come tomorrow.
Friday, October 3, 2008
How hilly is it?
A few students have asked how hilly NOC is, so I dug out this picture.
Really though, it's not that bad. And no, that is not me racing in the inset photo. As a matter of fact, that photo is of a 1920s era cyclocross race in France.
The area where we are staying is about as steep as the drive from the lower parking lot to the school, but taller overall. I'd say the total elevation difference is about the same as the hairpin turn at Cliff/Altamont up to the school.
Students will be doing a lot of going up and down the hill since their cabins are at the very top of the property, the diner is halfway down the hill and the group activities are located at the bottom.
Weather forecast
Here's the weather forecast for next week.
Monday& Tuesday: Sunny with highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 40s
Wednesday: Getting cloudy with a high around 75 and the low around 48
Thursday and Friday: Possibly some rain with temps in the low 70s and mid 40s
Be sure and bring a raincoat and a jacket of some type.
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