smostyn
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Got mine on the Gold Coast. Thanks heaps guys, nice addition to my skid lid.
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Hi guys and gals,
My wife and I went to Hakuba in January and loved it. Our Japan experience has really changed us, even now; all we seem to talk about is Japan.
We are keen to go back again next year and for the most part I am quite comfortable about it.
From all that I have read here are on the net else ware, we should be relatively safe by visiting Osaka for a few days, then to Tokyo for a day or two then up to Hakuba for a week or so skiing. By safe, I mean that we shouldn’t be close to the main area of contamination.
My wife has brought up the question on food. All of the places we would eat will cook using fresh ingredients so we are asking is it safe to eat?
I am the last one to run scared of the media hype and we really want to support the tourism industry for Japan. But not at the risk of our own health.
Can any of you locals please share your thoughts on this?
Thanks for your input. I appreciate it.
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Eel?
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Damn, I was just starting to like your posts TB
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I am not a huge fan of people trying ot get compensation for this type of thing, although its easy for me to say that as I am sitting on the Gold Coast, well away from it all.
I remember after 9/11 there was a massive outcry at the architects of the twin towers. There was a big investigation why they collapsed. They stated that the wrong steel was used and the wrong type of concrete. Umm no, the reality is because some morons flew a couple of fully laden air liners into them. The building would still be standing today if that hadent happened. Don’t blame the steel, blame the idiots who flew the planes!
This is not Tepco’s fault, it was the Tsunami and the earthquakes that have caused this. In my opinion, we shouldn’t lose sight of that. Why do we need to blame someone?
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A soldier.
Did that and had some life changing experiences (bad ones) and left the forces six years later. Kinda screws with your head that you have just done all that you ever wanted to do and your only 25 years old...
Since started to work in the photocopier industry and love every minute of it to be honest.
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Originally Posted By: pie-eaterIs this the world's worst zoo?
...No, the worlds worst zoo has only one animal, a dog. Its a Shih Tzu.
...sorry, couldnt help it.
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R.I.P. Osama Bin Laden - World Hide And Seek Champion (2001 - 2011)
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Pie Eater, I had one of those Evil Kneivel bikes! I have tried ot explain it a number of times to people but my explanations never do it justice! That thing was great.
I used to have smash up derby cars too.
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My wife and I were genuinely moved by the country that we saw in January. The places and the people. I have been to many places around the world and no place has moved us like Japan.
We will be there for sure next January. And the one after that and the one after ..... etc.
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the sweet potato one are awesome.
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Unless the plan is to make one out of Lizzy Taylor's wheel chair, you're outa luck mate.
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now that there is no current death and destruction, the Aus media have indeed gone off it. Charlie Sheen is no longer winning and it seems that the folks in the middle east are bombing each other again / still.
No news on Japan of any substance in the last few days. I actually log on here to get the latest.
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What did you use to edit?
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One of my first movies after playing around with the go-pro.
Enjoy.
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thats really well done, looks great.
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Thanks guys, I will pass it on. I appreciate the insight.
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Hi folks,
I have a mate who has been booked to go to Japan in May. He isn't a skier or boarder and will not even see the snow.
The media has spooked him and I have encouraged him to still go. His trip is to Tokyo for three days and then down to Kyoto for five days. He has been looking forward to the trip for over a year. The trip isnt for another month yet.
Can any of you local folks tell me is the NEX is running from Narita to Tokyo and the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto?
My theory is, if they are running now, they will be running then. He would need to change his plans in the next week in order to get money back, if he decides not to go.
Sorry to possibly hijack the thread, I couldn't think of where else to put this.
Thanks guys.
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Originally Posted By: grungy-gonadsQuote:10.30: The Japanese earthquake has been detected more than 6000 miles away on the Isle Of Wight, according to scientists.
It took a week to 'get there'?
Well really, who would want to go to the UK anyway? Not surprised it "got lost" on the way
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It's true. My wife and I were talking about the lack of looters and the apparent lack of anger in recent days in Japan. Just a couple of months ago, in the Brisbane floods and northern QLD cyclone and following floods, looters were a real problem. The same can be said about the earthquake in NZ. Looters were a problem.
I cant explain how I feel about the way that the Japanese are handling this situation (words cant describe), but it is something to be admired in my opinion.
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Originally Posted By: norcalI wonder if that guy in the black, bottom middle, got away. He looks to have stopped, then once it caught up started running again. Then it was cut off. Sad video, had to be awful watching it in person.
I have been wondering about that guy since I saw this the first time. Scarey stuff. -
Tell me about it! I had no idea, now I am seeing these all over the place.
Does anybody know where I can find a shop in Tokyo that sells gopros and mounts?
in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
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I searched all over Tokyo, even tried Akihabara, no joy. In the end I gave up looking. Ended up finding one in a ski shop in Hakuba Woohoo!