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Howie’s 90th Birthday – Dec 7, 2022

Somehow, we missed posting this back in 2022! A great time was had by all at the Mad River Barn in Waitsfield, VT (where we used to stop for a beer après-ski after a day at Mad River Glen).

Here’s the “after-party” video and below are the special lyrics written by Leslie (with edits by Kristen) to accompany an original song composed by Dana and sung by all at the party.

One In Million

You met our Mom and built a life together
Three little girls we were born along the way
You shared with us your knowledge and your knack for
Fixing whatever needed it that day

We learned to mow, to hammer, saw and spackle
To shift at the right time, to solder, ski and sail
But most of all you’ve shown us love and laughter
Precious gifts that last a lifetime to keep us on the trail

Just look around at friends and family
How much we love you can never be undone
We love you now, love you forever
‘Cause you’re one in a million, one in a million
One in a million, you’re number one

Friday nights we headed for the mountains
Singing our songs as you safely got us there
And on the slopes we learned to share your passion
It’s ten below but you don’t even care

Your love for sports, for travel and adventure
An inspiration that we cannot forget
So Happy Birthday, Howie, how we love you
The days to come will just be better yet