CINDY YOUR EFQ is back and blooming with excitement from all of the great environmental friendly news that I have just received from the Golden Arrow. Through a two week program created in recognition of EARTH DAY 2010, The Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort in Lake Placid, New York has permanently retired 48 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. (Oh the greenness is coursing through my veins….and cannot wait to continue with all these “green” efforts). How did we go about doing this you ask? Well, it was as simple as becoming a FACEBOOK FAN of the Golden Arrow!!! The program was very simple, for every 25 new fans added between April 8 to 22nd, the Golden Arrow agreed to retire 3 tons of Carbon through the Adirondack Council. In total The Golden Arrow added 400 new Facebook fans in that 2 week period. I am so appreciative of all of our new facebook fans helping with this great cause. We have received new fans from all over the world.

We worked jointly with the Adirondack Council and their Cool Park/Healthy Planet Carbon Retirement Program. This was developed to prevent thousands of tons of carbon dioxide from being emitted by power plants from Maine to Delaware.

Our very own Jennifer Holderied had these words that I felt should be shared with everyone. “We’re so grateful to be able to work with the Adirondack Council again and take advantage of this program.” “It is was a fun way to take advantage of free social media and celebrate Earth Day at the same time. It is nice to see so many people on the same page when it comes to sustainability and helping the environment.” (I am so glad that Jennifer is on the environment’s side and for that I am going to kiss the very earth we walk on…figuratively speaking…lol).

This queen of the environment, also, has to mention the great support and help that some of the staff of the Golden Arrow has also done in the past few weeks. The Village of Lake Placid held its annual VILLAGE CLEAN-UP DAY and being the “green” resort that we are. Several employees took the time on Sunday morning and helped clean up the streets and sides of the roads of Lake Placid. Their friends and family came out and picked up all kinds of debris and garbage and disposed of it in a proper location. (Gosh! I feel so much love from these people! That my wings are ready to lift me right off the ground!!!)

Check out these “great people” hard at work!!

Before I go, this gal just wants to thank everyone who has helped support the Golden Arrow in our “green efforts”. Keep up the good work in making our environment a better place to live. Give yourself a big pat on the back and I look forward to spreading more green news in the future.

So, think back to your childhood memories and all those great stories that our parents read to us. Remember the story of the MAN IN THE YELLOW HAT AND HIS CURIOUS MONKEY? You do not?(Hmmm…let me jog that memory of yours!) I remember reading all the exciting adventures of CURIOUS GEORGE, the mischievious little monkey who was always getting into some kind of trouble. He always put a smile on my face! Positive he had been still putting smiles on children’s faces to this day.

Guess what!!! CURIOUS GEORGE LIVE IS COMING TO LAKE PLACID! That is right. The man in the Yellow hat and his monkey friend will be visiting the Olympic Center in downtown Lake Placid. They will bringing some great jungle adventures to the Herb Brooks Arena for families to enjoy. This will be taking place on Memorial Weekend from FRIDAY MAY, 28TH THROUGH SUNDAY MAY 30TH, 2010.

MS. DEAL-MAKER wants to share with everybody an affordable package for this event. I have been working in conjuction with our Curious friend and came up with one adventurous deal:

$99 per person (double occupancy) includes:
One Night Deluxe Lodging at the Golden Arrow, just steps from the Olympic Center
One Ticket Per person to see Curious George (any show)
One Breakfast per person at Generations Restaurant

Bring the entire family for only $25 additional per person! This is most definetly a deal that you will not want your family to miss. Time to share the magic of Curious George and bring that time honored character back into your childrens life.

Call us 877-832-9915 to reserve your room today!!!!

CLICK CURIOUS GEORGE FOR MORE INFO!!!

This gal is off to make her reservations to see that adorable monkey live. Gotta get enough tickets for all my grandchildren. (My better get the cc out going to need it..lol) Have a great day everyone and look forward to seeing you at the Golden Arrow.

Okay! What do all of these words have in common? Hmmm!!! Let me think about this one. **jeopardy music plays** Golf of course (silly)! Now that the snow is gone and the lakes are unfrozen, the golf courses in the area have been cleaning up and getting ready for this upcoming season. What better to way to save money and golf in Lake Placid then to take part in the Golden Arrow’s superb SPRING GOLF PACKAGE!

You guessed it! MS. DEAL-MAKER is back and ready to unveil this year’s spring golf package. (Personally, I am very excited as this gal loves to swing the clubs and beat out all the competition on the fairways…quite the competitive girl here so watch out..hehe) I have been watching for the past few days the weather warm up nicely and see all of those avid golfers on the driving ranges getting ready for the season to begin. From the voices of the golf world in this area, Whiteface Inn will be opening their fairways this coming April-May weekend!!!

Without further ado, I introduce our SPRING BRINGS THE BIRDIES midweek golf package. This midweek golf package for $65 per person (double occupancy) or $99 (single occupancy) includes one night lodging in one of our spacious Deluxe Guest Rooms and your choice of a Round of Golf at either the Craigwood or the Whiteface Inn (cart is included-which is great for these wiery legs). Of course, would not want to leave out the LP Club Mountain Course, if you would like to play on this green it would be just an additional $5 per person surcharge. Or if your preference is to play on the Links Course at the LP CLub or Saranac Inn there is an additional $20 surcharge per person per round paid directly to the Golf Course. So, many choices that you may have to stay for several days to play them all and we welcome everyone with open arms!!!

Yes, now is the time to book this package today! As it will only be available from now until June 18th, 2010. Just tell the staff of the Golden Arrow that Ms. Deal-Maker informed you about an interesting golf package. I look forward to seeing everyone out on the “greens” and of course at the “19th hole” afterwards. Time to hit the road but before I go, keep those eyes peeled in the future for our summer and fall golf packages. They are as great as the spring one!!! Yours truly wishing everyone Holes in One and to stay out of the darn sandtraps!

A question for all of our avid readers out there in blog land! What do “#24 scored a hockey goal with 5 minutes left on the clock” and “I pronounce you man and wife” have in common? Absolutely nothing right? I am sorry but you would be completely incorrect!!!!

RICH YOUR SPORTSCASTER (no, has not gone off his rocker, at least I dont think so) here to tell everyone that exactly these two events happened simutaneously to one great family! On the weekend of April 2nd through the 4th, 2010, the CANAM HOCKEY ASSOCIATION was holding their weekly children’s hockey tournament. Staying at the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort was the MINNESOTA PRIDE hockey teams. As their usual form several divisions of the the organization had made it to the Gold Medal round on Sunday morning April 4th. The children were busy skating around the ice in the 1980 HERB BROOKS ARENA trying to score those all important goals to win the Gold Medal. One Minnesota Pride team did just that and won gold. CONGRATULATIONS! GUYS YOU DESERVED IT!!!

Everyone from the team was celebrating their much deserved victory and one family in particular had just a little bit more ice time to endure. Here comes the great part of this story!

The game had finished and one couple with their family decided they were going to make it official and get married there in the afternoon!!! That is exactly what they did! STEVE AND AMY walked out on the ice with their children and decided it was time to tie the knot. Our very own, PRINCESS AMANDA RECLA-WYLIE performed the marriage right on the ice of the 1980 arena!!! (Yes, no joke right on the ice) Each individual said their vows and made it official.

CONGRATULATIONS STEVE & AMY FOR SHARING THIS GREAT MOMENT WITH THE GOLDEN ARROW!!! FROM FAMILY AND STAFF OF THE RESORT WE HOPE FOR MANY BLISSFUL YEARS OF MARRIAGE!

So, as you can see, this was a very exciting day on April 4th, 2010. Not only for the Minnesota Pride Hockey Team but also for Steve and Amy whom got married. Wondering how you are going to propose to that special someone or looking to hold a small intimate wedding ceremony at the Golden Arrow or any other location in the Lake Placid area? Then please check out AMANDA’S PRINCESS PERKS as she will make your special day unforgettable!!!

Time for this boy to head off the ice. Everyone have a great and wonderful day! I look forward to seeing each of you in the future for whatever special occassion brings you to Lake Placid.

In a little over 3 months time, the Lake Placid Horseshow Grounds will be filling up with very talented Equestrians. The elegance of these beautiful horses and their riders will be trotting there way to the Adirondack Region. For all of you who plan on attending, participating or just lending a helping hand at both the I LOVE NY and LAKE PLACID HORSESHOW, we want to extend the following great discounts for anyone headed to the 2010 horseshows in Lake Placid from June 30th to July 11th, 2010.

**Stay 11 evenings or more & receive the Horseshow rate of $169 per night**

Please call (800) 582-5540 to speak to our Reservations Specialists now & mention the Horse Show Package. We will be happy to take care of you.

Restrictions: Tax not included. Must be 11 consecutive nights. 1st and last nights deposit required. 30 day cancel policy. No early departures. Lake front not guaranteed, but requests will be honored in the order of booking. Not available with any other discounts or packages.

Now we are aware that not everyone can stay for the full two weeks of this prestigious event. Are you planning on being in Lake Placid for the I LOVE NY HORSESHOW scheduled for July 6th, 2010 through July 11th, 2010? Well, if you just plan on coming to Lake Placid to watch the horseshow then you can take part in this deal. The Golden Arrow would like to offer a discount for individuals looking for a shorter visit to the area for this exciting week. Please check the front desk during your stay as we may have some free tickets for you to attend!!!

**Stay 4 evenings or more & receive a rate of $159 per night**

With this deal you will recieve our Deluxe Lakeview rooms but please call today as lakeview is only guaranteed for a limited time.

Restrictions: Tax not included. Lakeview limited to availability. 4 night minimum required. Available from July 5th, to July 11th, 2010. Not available with any other discounts or packages.

Now is the time to pick up that phone and call the Golden Arrow to reserve your accommodations for this year’s Horseshow. You will enjoy competing against or observing all the talented equestrians from all over the world.

CINDY YOUR EFQ is already back with another great idea that hoping everyone will participate in. How can you help conserve energy by just a click of a switch or a turn of a knob? All my “green” dears, let this sweet ole gal tell you!!! World Wildlife Fund has come up with an interesting and great way to make a statement about climate change and to find solutions and protect our environment. This historic event is called EARTH HOUR!!! (my foliage is getting greener by the minute from this great event).

I am sure everyone is wondering what is Earth Hour? Earth Hour is a global event created to symbolize that each one of us, working together, can make a positive impact on climate change. This will be taking place on Saturday March 27th, 2010 from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. We are asking everyone to do something very simple. Just turn off your lights for one hour during this period. This bold statement will be made by tens of millions of people and this gal is hoping you will be one of them. Our friends in NYC participate in this event every year and conserve billions of electricty!

If you are planning on making your trip to the Golden Arrow in Lake Placid this weekend, please have it in your heart to shut those lights off in your room for one hour to help in this effort. Being the eco-friendly resort that we are, yours truly, is wishing everyone to follow this simple procedure. Well, I am off to spread this “green” aspect to all of our friends in the Lake Placid village. Thank you everyone in advance for supporting this great environmental idea!!! I will see you in the spring with some other great tips on how to conserve energy and help out this great planet of ours!!!

As I am sure, you marathon runners and tri-athletes are aware that it is getting closer to the Spring season. Temps have been comfortably during the day in the mid 40’s and snow is gradually melting. Meaning that it is almost time to start thinking about training for the upcoming Lake Plaicd Marathon 2010 (hosted by the resort with the mostest GOLDEN ARROW LAKESIDE RESORT) and Ironman 2010 in picturesque Lake Placid. Time to start oiling up those bicycles and lacing up those running shoes and hit the race trails in Lake Placid to prepare for this year’s exciting events.

Which means your favorite gal of deals (of course I am talking of my fabulous self…yes little conceited but hey gotta be) MS. DEALMAKER is back with a great package for all of you hard working athletes. To get a jump (literally) on the competition and train on these great mountain courses, I am offering an Extraordinary discount that you will not want to run by on. The Golden Arrow and myself will offer 20 percent discount on any room from now until the end of June. No, this is not a joke. You will receive 20% off any room type that is available in the next few months!!! You can even bring your family for a mini vacation and enjoy a spacious relaxing suite with this deal. (Yes, the girl is insane with discounts ,of course, not as insane as running a 26 mile race or a 12 or more hour Triathlon,,WHEW!!) Remember the Golden Arrow is located right on Mirror Lake, the start of the Ironman swim portion. Which gives you a perfect chance right out our back door to brush up on your swimming. So I am wondering…Why are you still staring at your computer screen? Get on that phone today and give me a buzz to receive this amazing offer!!!!

OH! Before I forget! Great spring skiing conditions is still available at Whiteface Mountain with many trails for all of you last minute skiiers. Do not forget to check out my LATE SEASON MIDWEEK SKI PACKAGE that is still being offered until Frosty has finally melted and gone away!!! HEHE!

Do not forget this weekend Sunday April 14th at 2AM, time to spring ahead and set those clocks ahead one hour for Daylight Savings time. Do not want to miss an hour of a brand new day! Time for this gal to depart. Hope to see everyone for the rest of the ski season and look forward to meeting all of the athletes for training this spring. Toodles!