Did someone say "poop?"

With Christmas behind us, my family decided to take a small snow skiing trip. My brother and his family made the trek also, and we journeyed to Pomerelle Mountain. The travel was a bit treacherous at times, but we made it to the top of the mountain. The skiing was great and the solitude of the mountain priceless.

However, at one point during a chairlift ride up, the lift suddenly stopped, creating a sort of sling-shot effect, sending the chair backward and down, then up. One of the riders behind us exclaimed, "I almost pooped my pants!" Really? Are you sure? That is not something I expected to hear, but it indeed brought a smile to my face. I'm glad I was not riding with that guy.

His statement reminded me of a survey I have heard about. For the 26th consecutive year, 7 year-old boys have chosen the word "poop" as the Word of the Year. Here is a link to the survey/story. Ok, 1. who is surveying 7 year-old boys, and 2. do you think the 33 year-old males who were the first to be surveyed still choose "poop" as the word of the year? I think it is time for a follow up survey, yeah?

Just thought I would throw that out there. Well, if you are in the mood for a good time, and want to see some of God's best work, head up to Pomerelle for a day and ski the serenity there. Also, if you are in the mood to hear someone completely embarrass themselves by exclaiming the word "poop," a chairlift ride might suit you.