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TR: Enjoying a Purple Patch

(Last Updated On: November 17, 2010)

“Purple patch” refers to a period of excellent experiences, where nearly everything seems to go right and work properly. Purple Palace continued to serve us with patches of purple.

The day started both sunny and snowing. Both excellent.
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As we neared the top, the impending blizzard struck.
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And our first turns, very excellent, were also largely blind.
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And it kept getting better from there!!!

Frank
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Adam.
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A skier was here, leaving wisps of cold smoke floating in the air.
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Me.
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Sam.
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We even enjoyed the tribulations of early-season skiing.
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I’d readily return for another purple patch on Purple Palace 🙂

Brittany Walker Konsella

Brittany Walker Konsella

Aside from skiing, biking, and all outdoorsy things, Brittany Walker Konsella also loves smiles and chocolate :) Even though she excels at higher level math and chemistry, she still confuses left from right. Find out more about Brittany!

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