To board or not to board

That is the question.

In terms of precipitation, February has been a good month to the Golan Heights. I wrote earlier how there is snow on Mount Hermon, and this past week the weather was stunning.

This made my buddy from work, Robbie, ask me if I wanted to take a day off and go snowboarding.

My heart was torn. On the one hand, the Hermon Ski Resort is so close to my house - probably 45-55 minutes - but on the other hand, I felt like I couldn't spare a vacation day.

And then there was the cost. At 400 Shekels (rental and lift ticket), it was an expensive proposition. And gone are the days of being single and spendthrift, like when I bought myself a snowboard!

But that reminds me, would the next family member that comes for a visit be so kind and bring my snowboard with them. And if anyone wants to sponsor me - I'll put your name on my snowboard, please contact me.

Robbie: thanks for the pictures and in 2008 and I'm with you!