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2013 BOGO Ski Free Lift Tickets via Shell Gas Stations

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Cold, snow, and frost may not get most people too excited. Heck, I am not even that big of fan of living in the Cleveland tundra. However, the one aspect of winter that does excite me is skiing, especially after last seasons mild winter. What excites me even more is that Bug (3) is finally of the age where I can teach him, and hopefully he enjoys, skiing.

I have hopes of getting to take Bug to some of the local bunny hills and having some of the professionals teach him a thing or two before he heads out onto the trails with me. I know there will be some apprehension to get over, but hopefully he can conquer that fear and learn the fun of hightailing it down a hill.

For those in areas with actual snow mountains, scoring a deal on free or cheap tickets may be more difficult. For the past several years (here is the 2012 Ski Free offer for reference), there has been an offer through Shell Gas Stations of buy one, get one lift tickets with the purchase of 10 gallons of gasoline. The promotion starts January 2, 2013.

Please find below the list of 2013 participating properties of the Ski Free offer.

California

ALPINE MEADOWS SKI RESORT
Valid: Jan 2 – Apr 6: Tuesday – Thursday; Apr 7 – Closing: Sunday – Friday
Blackouts: 1/19-21, 2/16-23

CHINA PEAK
Valid: Sunday – Friday
Blackouts: 1/20-21, 2/17-18

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT
Valid: Sunday – Friday
Blackouts: 1/19-21, 2/16-18

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE
Valid: Jan 7 – Mar 9: Monday – Friday; Mar 10 – Apr 19: Sunday – Friday
Blackouts: 1/2-6, 1/19-21, 2/16-22
Blackout: None

MT. SHASTA ski park
Valid: Tuesdays: 9am – 4pm; Thursdays: 3pm – 9pm
Blackout: None

SQUAW VALLEY
Valid: Jan 2 – Apr 6: Tuesday – Thursday; Apr 7 – Closing: Sunday – Friday
Blackouts: 1/19-21, 2/16-23

Colorado

COPPER MOUNTAIN
Valid: 7 Days a Week
Blackouts: 3/9-16

CRESTED BUTTE
Valid: 7 Days a Week
Blackouts: 2/16-17, 3/10-13

LOVELAND SKI AREA
Valid: Sunday – Thursday
Blackouts: 1/19-21, 2/16-18, 3/24-28

MONARCH MOUNTAIN
Valid: 7 Days a Week
Blackouts: 1/19-20, 2/16-17, 3/9-23

POWDERHORN
Valid: Tuesday – Thursday
Blackout: None

WINTER PARK RESORT
Valid: Monday – Friday
Blackouts: 1/2-4, 1/21, 2/18, 3/11-15, 3/25-29

Michigan

Swiss Valley Ski Area
Valid: Jan & Feb: Sunday thru Friday; March: 7 Days a Week
Blackout: None

Timber Ridge
Valid: Sunday thru Friday; Saturday after 4pm
Blackout: None

Mt. Brighton Ski Area
Valid: Monday & Tuesday / All Day; Wednesday thru Friday / Day Only; Sat. after 6pm & Sun. after 5pm
Blackout: None

Apple Mountain
Valid: 7 Days a Week
Blackout: None

Cannonsburg Ski Area
Valid: 7 Days a Week
Blackout: None

Snow Snake Mountain
Valid: Mondays Only
Blackout: None

Boyne Highlands
Valid: Sunday thru Friday
Blackout: 1/19-21, 2/16-18

Boyne Mountain
Valid: Sunday thru Friday
Blackout: 1/19-21,, 2/16-18

Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort
Valid: Jan & Feb: Sunday thru Friday; Saturday after 5pm; March: 7 Days a Week
Blackout: 2/17

Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Valid: 7 Days a Week
Blackout: None

Crystal Mountain
Valid: Jan & Feb: Monday thru Thursday; March: 7 Day a Week
Blackout: 1/21, 2/18

Hanson Hills
Valid: Saturday and Sunday
Blackout: None

The Homestead Resort
Valid: Friday thru Sunday
Blackout: 1/19-21, 2/16-18

Mt. Holiday Ski Area
Valid: Sunday thru Friday
Blackout: 1/19-21, 2/16-18

Nub’s Nob Ski Area
Valid: Tuesdays Only
Blackout: None

Shanty Creek Resort
Valid: Jan & Feb: Fridays & Sundays; March: 7 Days a week
Blackout: 2/15-18

Treetops Resort
Valid: Friday & Sunday All Day
Thursday & Saturday, after 4pm
Blackout: 1/19-21, 2/16-18

Big Powderhorn Mountain
Valid: 7 Days a Week
Blackout: 1/19-21, 2/16-18

Blackjack Ski Resort
Valid: Sunday thru Friday
Blackout: 1/20, 2/20

Marquette Mountain Ski Area
Valid: Sunday thru Friday after 9:30 am
Blackout: 1/19-21, 2/16-18

Mt. Zion Ski Hill
Valid: 7 Days a Week
Blackout: None

Pine Mountain Resort
Valid: Monday thru Friday
Blackout: 1/21, 2/18

Mont Ripley
Valid: 7 Days a Week
Blackout: 1/19, 2/16

Oregon

Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort
Valid: Fridays only
Blackout: None

Hoodoo Ski Area
Valid: Thursdays, 9am-4pm; Friday – Saturday, 4pm-9pm
Blackout: None

Mt. Ashland
Valid: Jan 10 – Mar 15: Thursday – Friday, 3pm-9pm
Blackout: None

Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Valid: Jan 2 – Mar 7: Wednesday – Thursday, 3pm-9pm
Blackout: None

Mt. Hood Ski Bowl
Valid: Wednesdays, 9pm-10pm; Fridays, 9am-4pm
Blackout: None

Timberline Lodge
Valid: Jan 2 – Apr 19: Tuesdays, All Day; Jan 2 – End of Night Season: Friday – Saturday, 4pm-10pm
Blackouts: 3/19, 3/26

Taking part in this offer could save a family a substantial amount of money during the 2013 ski season. If you see Bug and I on the slopes this season, be sure to yell out…

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Disneyland Pirates of the Caribbean 30th Anniversary Plaque and Ride Video

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Originally designed as a walk-through experience, the original Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland opened March 18, 1967. In 1997, the 30th Anniversary plaque and fountain were installed in the queue.

120610 Disneyland Pirates of the Caribbean 30th Anniversary Plaque

The plaque reads:


30th Anniversary
Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean
“the Original”
1967 – 1997
Honoring Walt Disney’s Buccaneer Crew
X Arencio – Buddy Baker – Rodger Broggie –
Gregory Bruns – Harriet Burns – Collin Campbell –
Claude Coats – Alice Davis – Marc Davis – Don Edgren –
Bill Justice – Bill Martin – Mathel Rodgers –
Herbert Ryman – Lee Tombs
“Yo ho yo ho a Pirates Life for Me
Dedicated March 7, 1997
New Orleans Square
Disneyland

I did not have too high of hopes for capturing the Pirates of the Caribbean on video, but for a dark ride, one can get the general idea of the layout of the Disneyland version.

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Celebrate Kids Free Attractions in San Diego During October

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The month of October marks an important time if you live in the San Diego area. For the entire month, various attractions have proclaimed they will be kid free zones, meaning hire a babysitter or leave the kids at home because mom and dad are going to have some alone time.

San Diego Kids Free

If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of raising kids, doing laundry, and walking the dog, this is the perfect opportunity to just forget about it all. That is right parents, this is all about you and what you deserve. The list of 100+ attractions will be free of diaper changes, crying toddlers, and smashed juice boxes for this one special month.

You can relax and take a stroll through various museums including California Surf Museum, Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation, or the Museum of Making Music, among others.

Or what about a kid free trip to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park?

Regardless of what is your pleasure, the San Diego area has plenty of Kids Free activities available during the month of October. So crack open some champagne, get your pedicures, and have a smashing good time.

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