Monday, March 28, 2011

Hearty students and brutal conditions

I taught MC classes Sat and Sun from 12-4 and 4:30-8:30.  The conditions were close to be the most miserable than I have taught in.  The high for Sat was 33 and 34  Sun.  In addition to the temperature, there was a constant wind that was 10 to 15 mph taking the wind chill down into the 20’s.  Yet in spite of the conditions, all twelve riders in each classes hung in there.  In spite of the temperatures and numb hands, all made it through to the end of the this weekend’s session.  It was cold enough that I did the long johns, jeans, and chaps (to block the wind) and I was still cold.  I am on the way to work now with a ruby colored face and a nose that is bright red front the cold wind.  The entire class is praying for a nicer forecast to allow for a more comfortable 2nd weekend of the class.

3 comments:

Roger said...

You are very dedicated Jeffery, I would of bailed.

redlegsrides said...

Your students sound like future rounders to me!

cheers

dom

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irondad said...

I feel your pain. I was in Central Oregon's high desert last weekend. Sleet and snow. Just warm enough to melt on the pavement but cold enough to be miserable.

We always ask ourselves why we do this but we know deep down, don't we?