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TB, where'd you pick up the spare wire? Seems like a good idea carrying one around.

Awesome Mitch! I might be coming again this season with some friends. I'll let you know if it works out.

Originally Posted By: panhead_pete Save save save mate and just come be a bum for as long as you can. That's not a bad idea

Sounds like you've got a nice winter planned! Def jealous. I'll def get some Whistler in since it's not to far away. Maybe a week long trip to Park City. And fingers crossed for getting a group to hit up Japan again.

Congrats on graduating! That's exciting dude. Def got a lot of time, so no worries. Talking with some friends about getting a trip together for the next season. But it's definitely just talking about it at this stage.

Slightly off topic: Mitch, have u started your job search yet?

No state taxes in Washington FTW

Originally Posted By: Mamabear Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver Can't remember the names of the bars, one around the corner from Wild Bills, another beside the Vale, Wild Bills wasn't that expensive either. Never went into the Irish pub, Lars Longcox/Longcocks (which is it...??) was pretty damn cheap - cheap beers, cheap eats for large amounts. GREAT VALUE. It is cheap, but I don't think that's beer. I'm fuzzy on the details, but in Japan there's actual beer and beer-like drinks. I believe the cheap one at Lars is beer-like.

Nice. Glad you got to get in a few more turns MP, in spite of the fleecing. Switzerland is def an expensive country.

Very cool stuff PP. Best of luck with it.

Mitch, looked like some awesome snow and great tree runs. Hope your roomie is alright.

Damn June, that's awesome. I guess this is the upside to El Nino for you guys. When do the resorts typically close?

Mitch nice! For the past 4-5 years one of them has stayed open at least until Cinco de Mayo. 2 years ago I rode there on May 20th or so I think. But no dice this season, all the local resorts are closed already

Well, if it ever is released as a product that's a long ways off (years I'd guess). Don't hold your breath. It's interesting stuff, but telling people that it's secret makes it sound much more interesting than it really is

Mitch, I'll keep ya in mind! RB, it's tough but we try.

I'm on an incubation project, super secret! Although (somewhat inaccurate) info about it has leaked a few times. I used to be on the Windows Mobile team. But that was before they actually had a good looking OS.

At work of course we can just install things no worries. Generally we don't get free copies, although they did give everyone a free copy of Win7. Some people also bring in personal laptops, desktops, etc and install Windows, Office, etc on them. Although you're not supposed to. I wouldn't be surprised if people who work in the Office org get a free copy though. We do get big discounts on software, xbox accessories and games that MS publishes. Thursday - Maybe that's where they keep the attractive employees. Generally us engineers don't win many beauty contests

Yep, it's been released to the manufacturers, so it should be showing up sometime soon. Been using the Beta for some time. Outlook and Word both have some nice improvements, but nothing mind blowing. I don't really use the other apps.

Office 2010 just RTMed. Some friends went to the launch party.

Ensenada is nice. Growing up we rented a house there a few times for a long weekend. Can't beat the food

San Diego -> SF Bay Area -> San Diego -> Seattle I def miss SoCal (and SF for that matter). Very limited Mexican food options here in Seattle But on the plus side, the beer scene is great here

Nice report MB! Looks like a solid place.

Originally Posted By: Mamabear Fabulous day at 47/Goryu today. Fresh snow up high, hard packed in the middle and very ridable soft stuff at the very bottom. Something for everyone Nice. Glad to hear it's good conditions. I was at Whistler last weekend and rode 2 Sat and Sunday. Snow overnight and Sunday was similar conditions. And it was cool seeing some of the para-Olympians around

It's a good location, although I find the claim that they're ski-in ski-out somewhat dubious.

Originally Posted By: MitchPee I've always had a good time at Whistler. Even if the conditions are just so so, the village is good time. It's looking like we're gonna be up there around March 26th or so. Prob do 2 nights and 3 days. Originally Posted By: Jynxx SantaCruz, looks like you are having one good season ! It's def been a solid season. In spite of the goofy weather and snow fall seemingly everywhere, I'd still say it's been my best season so far