I sense a bit of a rivalry starting within the Kener household, and I'm glad to be the instigator and spectator as it plays out. Today, Carlyn and I did a 40'km lap around Lake Brienze, a prettz brutal route with a bit of mountain trail biking and some fast highway stretches. Although battered and broken from yesterdays hiking adventure, Carlyn and I persevered...oh yeah, one of us bonked pretty hard. I got the feeling that Carlyn didn't want to be bested by her sister in law (who I have been told has won quite a few accolades recently on 2 wheels). Regardless, the motivation was there for us to finish the ride just in time to get our bikes back without paying the extra $10 fee (my biggest fear...that money is now put to good use buying beers and thai food).
The sights around the lake were gorgeous. A tourquois blue lake, waterfalls, soaring mountains. Felt like we were riding in the swiss alps...oh wait, we were. Tonight, we watch the holland v. italz soccer game! I already was threatened today by a group of 8 dutch fans who thought I was wearing an italian jersey this morning...i think i could have taken 8 drunk hooligans at 10 in the morning.
breakfast this moring was awesome, some more meat and cheese sandwiches, oj, coffee and apples. carlyn made fun of me because i stole two pads of butter and cheese to hide in our hotel. ok, so i'm a cheap scavenger...proud of it. prices are ridiculous here! our thai dinner will cost$40! you would become a thief too.
-matt
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Carlyn, maybe you could get Matt a "man bag" so he would have a place to stash his ill gotten gains - just like grandma.
Don't worry Matt, Carlyn is the black sheep of the family when it comes to frugality (sounds nicer than skinflint or pennypincher or tightwad). I personally love your motto of "go cheap or go home".
This post made me laugh...GO CARLYN!!
I have to comment on Dustin's comment. She's getting better. She did buy a $20 pair of ski pants. If thats not frugality, I don't know what is.
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