modern_messiah

Yeah the Aussie Dollar is sucking hard right now. I hope it picks back up in the 5 weeks before I go but its not looking good! I might buy some with my pay next week, and then more before I leave - spread betting! Still, Japan is expensive as is - now its doubly as expensive (is doubly a word?)

Hope it works well! I have no problems with my phone not lasting the night when used as an alarm clock...it wakes itself up if an alarm is set and you turn it off. Nokia are he best IMO.

Due to some injuries I sustained last year and the resulting bad diet that I incurred because of inactivity I found out since I last posted that my cholesterol is in the VERY bad territory and that I'm roughly 10kg's over weight (hence my blood pressure was too high). So together with my training I've also hit a new diet which has resulted in 7kg's lost over the last 4 weeks. Added to this I'm lifting more at the gym (upper and lower body) so I'm in good shape - and footy training starts tonight! Now I just need to avoid hurting myself again lol.

Just to start a little friendly banter I feel my positive comments over the few days has prompted this snow fall. You can thank me later

To be honest I went and checked my Macbook before and it has a 3 pin plug as well. Then again I can buy a US adapter from the apple site for cheap... I can't see why the battery wouldn't last long? I'm probably missing something. I think for your basics the 2 pin might be alright. But I guess I will find out myself in a few weeks.

lol. I have to say I don't mean tel lies. Sure, tell the truth - nothing wrong with that. I guess it's just the complaining and gloomy comments that come with it that make it seem worse than it really is. Is the snow THAT bad that you can't go out and have fun?

ok...mobile phone and laptop chargers are all 2 pin. If they are not then it's the exception to the norm. The Dick Smith adapter is clearly legal to sell because if it wasn't I doubt they'd be selling it lol. I'm not sure Dick Smith Exist in Perth come to think of it... Like I said in my reply above unless you're running some heavy power devices it wont be a problem.

LOL. I don't believe in it, in fact I've never even read The Secret! I'm just trying to get the topic to become a little more positive...kinda depressing reading it. Meh. Guess I'll just stop popping in then.

lol...it's enough snow for people who have never been before lol (like me). What that book the secret say? Positive thoughts give positive results or something. Think good thoughts instead of focusing on the negative! That's how I'm looking at it anyway.

I'll be in Hakuba from the 21st of Feb to the 6th of March and I was also worried about the snow. After asking around on here I can safely say it will still be fine. No need to worry!

As long as there is enough snow to Ski/Snowbaord (and enjoy it of course) I couldn't care how under the booth gets!!! Though I'm sure it will pick up...

Go to Dick Smith - they sell Au to JP/US adaptors for $14 (or there abouts, I need to buy one myself). Don't worry about power, its only high power devices like hair straightners and irons etc that will have issues. Lower power devices like laptops, mobile phones and electric shavers will be fine. I'm not sure what network you're on but my Nokia phone is with 3 mobile and I used it when I travelled to Singapore and Vietnam in 2007 - I just rung 3 up and made sure global roaming was activated. That way when you land in the country you just get a text message from the network providers and

Sounds very much like you are doing exactly the same thing. (though we organized an extra day in Tokyo on the way home) Hope it kick's arse! (for your sake and mine lol)

I dislocated my shoulder twice last year so I've been focusing on strengthening it as when I fall over a lot of force will go up through my arm and 'end' at the shoulder. The dislocations weren't snowboard related. On reading this I may strengthen the knees during my gym sessions as well. The new footy season starts when I get back and I can't afford to not run!

Oh sweet...can you to put a post up or even PM me? Actually how long will you be there for? Because if you come back before the 21st of Feb I can obviously wait. Clearly I don't want to detract you from your holiday! If you post something - cool. If not it's all good. Hope your trip is awesome.

XilR8, that's pretty much what I've found in my own research as well. I'm just trying to get first hand experience as I'm sure you're aware that the blurb companies put out advertising their products can often differ greatly from the experience of the customer. As it stands I'm more than happy to believe the descriptions and I'm not worried about it - having lived in South Africa for 5 years I can tell you first hand there are worse places to spend 2 weeks (countries great, and I'm a proud Aussie/South African, but the place has gone down hill that's for sure!) Like I stated in my

Trust me when I get back there will be a mega TR for everyone to read - so if the place is not as detailed you'll know

Hi all, Sorry if this is the wrong forum - I wasn't sure where it belonged! Has anyone here had any experience with the Wind Jacket Lodge near Happo-One? We will be staying there for two weeks in late February. I've always known it was a shared facility (Hostel). There are 6 of us going, and we have made sure we are all in the largest room (6 share) so no bunking with strangers) and I am fully aware the bathroom and dining is shared with other guests. We're only there to sleep really. Basically I am not bothered by the arrangement at all - but my little brother is. He

Quote: hopefully no more close What resorts have closed? Have any in Hakuba closed? Please don't freak me out dude...

Cheeseman you are a character...

We're going to Tokyo on our way out of Japan and will be hitting the shops in town. There are some absolutely awesome designs for clothing from what I've seen and I for one am very excited to blow some cash in Harajuku etc. Seen as it will be mid winter I'm assuming I will be able to grab some cool hoodies and the like. Might be worth your while to try the same sort of deal. I'd assume there would be some shops out in the resorts. Not the same range but maybe the same styles.

I was ironing my bandana and burnt the velcro at the back this morning...I nearly cried lol. Over a BANDANA!! Then I laughed.

Like stemik says there is a shuttle bus that runs all over the place. All I know is it's relatively cheap but I'm not sure how early it starts or how late it runs till.

Damnit I don't like it when things people say makes sense...I guess you're right. Long as it functions correctly I'll be happy. Not like today when I went ice skating and despite been a beginner the guy who was handing out the skates kept giving me a funny look when I said the damn things were blunt. I Guess he figured it would'nt make much of a difference for me. Finally got a decent pair and was carving it up! Sort of related story...

Hey there, This might be the wrong place to ask but I was wondering seen as there are so many of us Aussies on these wonderful forums, has anyone traveled on one of OZ Snow Adventures packages before? We are doing exactly this and although absolutely everything has been perfect thus far (flights etc) one question popped up that I thought I'd follow up. Whats the quality of the gear they use? We have paid for Board and boot hire (we have everything else and it's a pain lugging the few boards we do have so we may as well hire) but we are kinda scared it will be chipped, dinged and gene