QUAD JUMPS!! PERFECTION ON ICE!!! SIT SPINS!! PAIRS LIFTS!!!

Hey, everyone RICH YOUR SPORTSCASTER just spinning some ice action that is upcoming in the month of November. Of course, I am talking about the annual STARS ON ICE sponsored this year by SMUCKERS. I know must of you around Thanksgiving time are thinking about the turkey feast and being with family (me personally I love the turkey and all the trimmings yum). Well, what better way to finish off the Thanksgiving Weekend then heading to Lake Placid on that Saturday for this amazing show.

You will see professional figure skaters and Olympic and National Gold, Silver and Bronze winners from all over the world. It is a spectacular filled evening with great figure skating. Also, fun and excitement for kids of all ages. This years featured skater is SASHA COHEN from the USA along with CHINA’s best PAIRS SKATING TEAM of XUE SHEN & HONGBO ZHAO. I cannot wait to see these ever so talented skaters take to the ice. So, you definetly do not want to miss it.

If you have not made the arrangements call the Golden Arrow for reservations and contact the Olympic Center Box Office and get your room and tickets. For further information about this exciting show and other upcoming events in the area please visit www.orda.org. Also, visit www.starsonice.com for further ticket information and about the upcoming stars headed to Lake Placid. YOU WONT WANT TO MISS IT!!!!!

Well, off to practice a few axel jumps and sit spins myself. I hope that this time I dont spin myself right threw the ice BRRRRRRRRRR!!!! See yah!!!

FREEZE FRAME!! ENIVORNMENTAL FRIENDLY INFO!!!

Well, howdy everyone it is me again CINDY THE E.F.Q. updating you on the new exciting recycled slate rock picture frames. For all of you future guests who will be visiting our nice clean air resort, take a gander around the hotel hallways and you might see some very interesting picture frames. Also, meet our newest Earth Friendly mascot the Green Leaf!!!

Our lovely and talented employee Veronica has spent many hours coming up with these great frames and the info that goes inside them. It tells you all the different aspects of how the resort is saving the environment and conserving energy. Of course, info on what you the guests can do to help the environment as well. (My brilliant and sometimes outstanding mind has come up with all these great ideas; of course I am pulling my own chain). But after all I am the queen and just love to make sure that the resort is up to the eco-friendly standards one step at a time.

Shortly, there will be a nice little earth friendly quiz for anyone to participate in. If you finish the quiz and answer the questions correctly, an earth friendly gift will be presented to you. So, if you would like further information on this project and any other exciting Eco-Friendly ideas that I am congering up; please visit our website www.golden-arrow.com and click on GREEN PAGE.

Have a wonderful and fresh air day, this girl is outta here.

PUCKS ON THE ICE! CHILDREN PLAYING THEIR HEARTS OUT! ICE RINKS FILLED WITH EXCITEMENT!

Hey, everyone RICH YOUR SPORTSCASTER coming to you from Lake Placid at the Olympic Sporting Arena. It is that time of the year again and children and adults alike ascend into Lake Placid on the weekends for the CANADIAN HOCKEY ENTERPRISE and CAN-AM HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS. For the next few months the area will be bustling with children playing in their leagues against other teams in striving who is the best in hockey. Also, the adults have their chance to strutt their stuff with the hockey gear as well. (of course this sportscaster will stay in the bleachers as I have been hit by a puck before and OUCH does that smart).

These tourneys have been going on for decades and they give everyone who has never been to Lake Placid a chance to experience the fun and excitement of playing in an actual Olympic Complex. Also, the children get to meet some of their hockey heros from time to time and see the site of where the MIRACLE ON ICE took place in 1980. It also gives the children a great experince of playing against teams they never would face. LITTLE Z definetly recommends the CHE tournaments thez iz the best! Yes, Little Z, they are very exciting.

So, if you happen to be driving in to Lake Placid and think hmmm now what is going on in the town and all the excitement in the Olympic Arena. Well, just dont wonder drive that vechicle to the nearest parking spot and stop into the arena and see what all the hockey buzz is about. (hey you never know, you just might see yours truly sitting there taking in all the action). Of course, the hockey skates are not for me as I cherish my body from falling on that unforgiving ice (hehe). For further information on these exciting events please visit www.canamhockey.com or www.chehockey.com and get the latest schedules of the next exciting tourney.

Okay, this sportscaster has got to jet because a puck just came centimeters from my head. (WHEW!!!) I think next time that this boy will sit up on the highest bleachers before somebody takes me out (I am sure no one wants to see that at least I hope). Everyone have an exciting hockey and upcoming Winter Seasons.

GREEN GREEN GREEN! SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT ONE STEP AT A TIME!!!

Welcome everyone to the vast expanding Golden Arrow eco-friendly resort. This is CINDY THE E.F.Q. sprinkling her magic on all aspects of the resort. Popping up great efficient ways to help protect the environment and smell the fresh invigorating air. (Of course, I always make time for yours truly the queen of this resort). But, have to make sure all our guests have a refreshing experience.

Well, the newest project that we are sprucing up on (no pun intended lol). Is the Green Roof Project that is coming very soon by spring of next year. Now I know that we were supposed to be done this project in the fall but we wanted to make sure that the vegetation for this roof was just right. We are letting it grow more in a warmer climate through the winter season so that it can take shape and be perfect for when we put it on in the spring. Now for all of you who do not know what this provides. It is an energy efficient idea that during the summer holds the coolness in and during the winter is a great insulator to keep the heat in. Making sure that you use less electricity to conserve energy. For futher updates on this project and anyother new exciting projects that we are working on to make our resort Eco-Friendly please visit www.golden-arrow.com.

One last thing, better not forget this or the gods that be will strike me down. One of our great people in the resort has been working on some nice Recycled Slate picture frames that will be hanging through out the resort. These will state the different efforts that myself and everyone here are doing to have the environment. SO, CHECK THEM OUT!!!!

Also, please visit www.greenhotels.com and www.ecorooms.com to see what great ideas that these two sites have to offer in protecting the environment. Well, this Queen has got to spread her magic, so all of you out there have a refreshing and pollution-free day. BYE!

ATTENTION! ATTENTION! SKI PACKAGES ARE HERE!!!!

Hey, all you snow bunnies and hot doggers out there! Even though the fall season is still upon us; the weather is a changing and it is time to think about the upcoming Ski Season in Lake Placid. THAT IS RIGHT! The golf season is over and now it is almost time to strap on those skis and head for the slopes.

MS. DEAL MAKER live from the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort and have I got some exciting new packages for the upcoming 2007/2008 Ski Season at Whiteface Mountain. You know how I love to make the best of a buck and give you the best deal there is to offer. So, I am sure all of you skiiers will definately apprieciate what I have come up with (at least I hope you do! SOB!).

I am still promoting the In-Season Ski and Stay Package where if you stay midweek 3 nights you get the 4th night free. (IS THIS WOMAN INSANE)! No, not insane just glad to see all of your smiling faces at the resort. It is $95.00 per person per night for a deluxe room with two double beds. Of course, this package includes 4 days of skiing at WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN, 4 mornings of breakfast at CHARLIE’S RESTAURANT(where I am sure MADAME CUISINE will be cooking up somthing delectable OH LA LA).

If that was not enough and for this girl it is never enough; I have my pre and late season packages which are midweek at $79 per person which includes Deluxe Lodging with two double beds, day ski pass to Whiteface and a breakfast at Charlie’s. Boy, with all these great deals, you cannot turn down a chance to stay at our wonderful resort. For further information about these great packages that I am offering please visit our website www.golden-arrow.com and click on packages. You will get these great ski packages plus some others that I have not mentioned for this ski season.

So, this ole snow bunny is going to in a few months throw on her flashy outfit and skis and hit those great slopes at Whiteface Mountain. Hopefully, I do not do like I did last time and end up skiing right off into the wooded area. (OUCH!) Those limbs and branches can really smart. Maybe, MR. FIX-IT will have time to pull himself away from all of his projects to join me for a cocktail in the Cloudsplitter Lounge. (ahh a girl can dream lol)

Please visit www.whiteface.com for updates on snow conditions and trail info; plus packaging linked to this hotel and the exciting upcoming events at Whiteface Mountain. Well, back to the deal making, this girls job is never finished and why should it be. Hope to see all of you this Winter season at the Golden Arrow and enjoy these great deals.

I AM RIGHT! ALGONQUIN! NO NO!!! YOU ARE WRONG!!! NORMANDY!

OH BOY! The Pro family and the Con family are at it again! MR. NEUTRAL here, still in the middle of this on going discussion of which rooms are better at the Golden Arrow. SO, I will let these two familes say their peace about their room of choice this time. (This ought to pretty interesting. Can someone pass me an asprin for the migraine that is headed my way)!

The CON COUPLE FAMILY says that another of our favorite Specialty Rooms in the resort has got to be the NORMANDY SPECIALTY ROOM. This is another perfect romantic setting for a loving couple such as ourselves or for those honeymooning or celebrating an anniversary. This luxurious room has a breathtaking view of Mirror Lake from the private balcony. It has a comfortable king size bed with a wood burning fireplace right in the room. To relax those weiry bones it has a two person whirlpool tub in the bath. (AHHHH! How great that feels after a day of hiking and your significant other dragging you from shop to shop). So, please dont listen to the PRO FAMILY cause it is Normandy all the way.

WRONG WRONG WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!! THE PRO FAMILY with my wife and two kids here say that is completely false. For a calming experience for your children and wife the room of our choice has got to be the ALGONQUIN SUITE. This two room suite is perfect for a family of four. It has one room with a king size bed with a wood burning fireplace with a spectacular view of Mirror Lake. Then the kids can retire to their private room with a double bed with its own television while we watch tv in the king room. Also, the fabulous staff has rollaway beds for extra sleeping space. To top off this room, while the kids are playing or arguing you can relax your body in the oversized whirlpool tub in the bath. (THAT IS THE LIFE!) So, the PRO FAMILY will take space anyday over a smaller romantic room.

PRO PRO PRO FAMILY ALL THE WAY!!!! The CON COUPLE IS NUMBER 1 AND CORRECT!!!

Okay, time for me to step in here before there is a brawl in the pool with these two families. Okay, you both have valid points but both rooms are great and offer anyone the type of quality and space they are looking for. So, for Mr. NEUTRAL take it from me, you cannot go wrong with either room. Also, do not forget to visit our website for these room descriptions at www.golden-arrow.com and click on guest rooms. Also, for further information about the Lake Placid area please visit www.lakeplacid.com.

Okay, families back to your corners! Until next time (wish me luck on keeping these families at bay) and I look forward to chatting with all of you about more exciting rooms in the future.

FOLIAGE AT ITS PRIME!!! SKI JUMPING COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL!!!!

AHHH!!! The smell of the autumn leaves in the air and the crisp cooler nights. RICH YOUR SPORTSCASTER back at you with another exciting venue for this upcoming Holiday Weekend. The leaves have peaked and the colors are bright and beautiful (Personally, I have raked some of them into a pile and been letting myself and my dog jump in them, so fun!). Fall is definetly in the air and the final exciting event for the season is approaching.

I, of course, am talking about the annual FLAMING LEAVES FESTIVAL held at the OLYMPIC SKI JUMPING COMPLEX. This festival is for all ages, there will be a 90meter ski jumping competition, pony rides, face painting, vendors, live entertainment, a silent auction and much more. I cannot wait to watch the daredevil ski jumpers take flight in the air and land on simulated wet mats that act as the packed snow. This guy would never in his life fly off that jump, I would more than likely with my luck land on my head (lol). But, it is such enjoyment to watch these soaring eagles take flight.

Do not forget the live entertainment which is going to feature 6 different bands performing on Saturday and Sunday. (OHHHH!!! LA! LA!) MADAME CUISINE here says Rich you better not forget about all the delectable BARBECUE FOOD that is going to be cooking on the grills! This ole girl is going to enjoy every minute of that. “Thanks Madame Cuisine for that timely reminder and hope everything is going well at Charlies!”
“It sure is the staff and I are always cooking up something hot in the kitchen!” (yummy).

Well, anyway still plenty to do in the area this coming weekend, so please all of you head down to Lake Placid and stop in to the Golden Arrow and the Ski Jumping Complex for fun and excitement. For further information on times and dates on this great event please visit www.whitefacelakeplacid.com.

Rich your Sportscaster is out of here and cannot wait for this long weekend (especially because its 3 days off instead of 2). Hope to see all of you at the Flaming Leaves Festival!!!!