CONWAY — Whew! Have these Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina these past two weeks been exciting to watch or what? Almost makes you wish they were never to end, doesn’t it? We’ve been spoiled by the superb performances of these athletes, who give us moments of inspiration and joy at a time when this country and world can use it.
Add the fantastic stretch of weather and now more snow for the first of two February vacation weeks here in the valley of the Big George, Mount Washington, and there’s lots to celebrate.
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