Mark and JJ knew - even though it wasn't specifically listed - that dog-sledding contravened the spirit of the Fiftymen Moratorium on Winter Activities. They just didn't know that there would be photographic evidence.
Many thanks to our good friend James of Expedition Radisson, (and our new friend Paul) for keeping us off the casualty list.
Word is that Jake's shoulder is coming along nicely. It's still too early to know when he'll be in drumming shape, though. And Mark, you'd never know anything happened to him. Here is Mark climbing back on the proverbial horse. Not pictured is the first-aid kit as big as a cooler that he is now required to carry on all outings.
O.K.
A moratorium has been declared on all winter-related activities for all Fiftymen members. This only after careful consideration, and after Jake broke his shoulder skiing last weekend, and after Mark split his head open on the ice of the Wakefield outdoor rink yesterday.
There will be no snow-shoeing, ice-fishing, winter camping, snowball fights, ice-sculpture carving, figure skating (individual nor pairs; synchronized nor compulsory figures; fours nor Adagio skating), or bobsledding.
Fiftymen members may, if they wish, engage in some light TV watching, or carefully walk to the nearest bar and have a hot buttered rum, but that is it. Helmet usage is strongly advised.
Thank You.
