Hi folks, I am happy (and relieved) to be in one piece after my first ever skiing  lesson, a birthday present from Jan Fennell (Mother).

It is also going to be interesting to discover muscles I never knew I had in the morning when they seize up.

The day served as a reminder that I may have been practicing Dog Listening for a long time now, but I must always be aware that for some people, it may be completely new to them, and they may need time to get the hang of it.

As I wobbled down the slopes, my instructor James showed admirable patience throughout the day, and I'm sure he finally let me onto the big slope because he was confident in my ability.

In fact he filmed me as I slowly made my way down the very steep slope.

It took time to make my way down, while little kids inevitably whizzed past me. But it didn't put me off too much.

James told me what I needed to do to be happy and in control was practice... where have I heard that before?

Anyway, I think I will get back on the Piste again soon, and I have a renewed sense of patience and respect for people who may be making small steps in doing the Amichien Bonding process.

A good and patient teacher makes the experience enjoyable and gives confidence to carry on. Lesson learnt... check out the clip below for my next lesson - apparently.

Cheers for now, Tony Knight

PS Now I come to think about it, as I flew past James I thought I heard him mention You've Been Framed...