March Getaway

March Getaway offered a much needed weekend retreat, with assurances we would be out and about on our bikes soon.  Richibucto Resort in New Brunswick welcomed us to cozy cabins nestled in the woods, with a fresh blanket of snow on top of the winter’s earlier layers.  The scenery was spectacular with the snow framing the cabins, edging the road and covering the lake behind our weekend homes.  Activities were plentiful as they are each year and no one was without a pastime during the weekend.  Shopping and casino opportunities were close by for those itching to drive a bit more in the fresh snow.  Spot It was a hit again this year, a game requiring quick visual scanning and lightning fast reflexes.  Crib challenged our math skills and beginners luck proved to be the case for one of the winners.  Spoons, a card game incorporating a set of brightly coloured spoons, was probably the favourite of the weekend although blood was drawn in one of the grabs.  The annual puzzle contest was popular again this year, with 3 groups competing for bragging rights.  Potluck offerings provided, as usual, more than we could consume, and desserts were plentiful this year.  Ongoing serious and light hearted conversations never ceased until late at night.  We left rejuvenated and ready for a thaw.