Bluebird Days

For us skiers and riders, there is nothing better than a bluebird day.  For those not involved in skiing or riding, there is no term more annoying than "bluebird day," as I have recently discovered.  First off, since there's not really a real solid definition floating around out there, I'll give it my best shot.

A bluebird day is any day spent skiing or riding where there are clear, blue skies and bright, warm sunshine.  Some people claim this has to be the day after a snowstorm, but I disagree.  I will, however, add that the temperature should be right around, or preferably above, freezing, to truly be considered a bluebird day. 

I notice that as I throw the term around in mixed company, I get a lot of puzzled looks by those who are unfamiliar with the term.  Those who are familiar with the term, but are not themselves skiers or riders, tell me the expression is stupid.  My hilarious friend, Katie, when she noticed I had posted my enjoyment of a bluebird day on a social networking site that shall remain nameless, exclaimed "Today is a pigeon day!"  There was definitely a hint of sarcasm detectable in her typing.  Another friend, Renee, tells me how much she hates my use of the term, and has encouraged me to stop doing so.  "Why don't you just say it was a nice day?!"  The irritation in her voice makes me laugh.   

Well, quite frankly, it was a nice day, but that just doesn't really express how awesome it was.  Which is why I am going to assume that the bluebird day haters are jealous of my ability to enjoy a beautiful day of skiing while they're stuck inside complaining about how much they hate winter.  And it's also why I'll continue to say "bluebird day" as much as possible, just because I enjoy the reaction. 

Don't forget to get after it out there folks, and take in those BLUEBIRD DAYS!  We are running very short on ski days here in sunny Maine!