[So, what's your 2010/2011 Japan ski plans then?]

Thanks, that really explains it.

[So, what's your 2010/2011 Japan ski plans then?]

Just out of interest, why are you going to Furano for 80 days?

It seems most people would be done there in 3 or 4.

[Snowbeds or The Lab or Penke Panke]

Originally Posted By: klebber

Friends of ours stayed in Penke last year. They came back very displeased with the service they had (can try to get details) but I remember they said that they would never go back or recommend the place to anyone.

Rude hosts.
Not very clean or looked after when they want.

[Apple tablet: The iPad]

Quote:

The CEO of Best Buy just said the iPad is cannibalizing 50% of the company's laptop sales, the Wall Street Journal reports.

When consumers walk into Best Buy now, they don't look at or want laptops, instead they're drawn to the iPad. "People are willing to disproportionately spend for these devices because they are becoming so important to their lives," says CEO Brian Dun.

[NZ earthquake]

That wasn't much fun I can tell you.

No damage where we are, other than general nerves.

[Strong Yen // UK pound taking a beating too]

Not very exciting is one way to put it!

[So, what's your 2010/2011 Japan ski plans then?]

2 weeks in February opened up.

 

Now... where to go!!

 

[Snowbeds or The Lab or Penke Panke]

Friends of ours stayed in Penke last year. They came back very displeased with the service they had (can try to get details) but I remember they said that they would never go back or recommend the place to anyone.

[The YOUTUBE thread]

Not sure about best, but interesting

 

[The FOOTBALL Thread (2010-2011)]

Can this go in here

 

[Mt-Ruapehu-chairlift-buckles-under-ice]

Love it too.

And agree about the snow got to catch on good timing

[What Provoked you to start Skiing or Snowboarding?]

Came to live in New Zealand.

Easy decision!

[Skier or snowboarder THE POLL]

Never really been interested in skiing, took up snowboarding love that and been at it for 7+ years now