danz

for the time and money it takes to get to hakkoda from tokyo you would be better off going to hokkaido... don't believe the hype...check out my journal for more details... danz

good points o11...as usual... yes, the US and "coalition of the willing" will have many questions to answer (as if they dont already) if no WMD are found... still thinkin about your other points...even though I shouldn't right now, as I have work to do... will get back to ya later danz

very interesting db....veeeeery interesting... agree with you on almost all of those points... what about this scenario... your country is overrun by a tyrant evil dictator...you are under his control, for at least an entire generation...secret police are everywhere, and you are basically helpless...no means to get rid of this guy, and the only way is by outside help...while the international community is arguing how to help you (guns or diplomacy), do you really have a preference how your salvation comes about??? this is all hypothetical of course...I think I wouldn't mind t

sbf... you are aussie right?? your boys are in the thick as well...you wish harm upon them?? what about this...can you show support for your troops while being against the war??? or does that not work... I know a few people that support our boys, but are opposed to the war... danz

definetly good to have at least 1 extra pair of planks for those sketchy days... I now have 3 pairs of skiis, and I only used 1 of them the entire season (1 pair is not even with me...)....you can sell old gear, but you usually its hard to get a good price unless its like almost new... and of course, sentimental value is always there... danz

my job requires that I sit infront of a computer all day and press buttons that make things go beeeep... so I spend my entire work day infront of the screen...and that can be up to 10hrs... isnt that great danz

I studied formally in uni for a few years...that really helps, because without a stricht formal structure its hard to build that annoying foundation... but I am glad I did it, as it really helps! now I just have 2 hrs a week through my company, and am learning at a fraction of the pace I did in school...mostly I pick up new things from my friends, and I try to use it as much as possible... languages are cool..I like learning them, even though it can be frustrating in the beggining...but once you pass that it is really cool danz

lots of cows where I grew up... thats why everyone is fat cheeseman would like wisconsin...maybe he should move there danz

mogski...you are right...those sheep need a smart bomb or 2 up their arse for sure... db-I believe they might be called mercenaries?? at least in this war, there have been some rogue fighters from syria and egypt who have shown up in Iraq trying to help the Iraqis out...in the news they have been called mercenaries...is that not similar to what you are describing?? these collections of people you describe would be terrorists, from how I understand thing...just like hamas, hizbollah, eta, etc...and I don't think terrorists groups can declare war on soverign nations...only soverign na

I think if both countries have declared a state of war, then what you describe is, THEORETICALLY, possible... the thing is, it would be very difficult, if not impossible, for Iraq to actually be able to stage a military strike on US soil...they don't have battleships, subramines, aircarries, etc...and if they did, they would have a hellova time getting past the gulf... The other possibility is a terror attack, which if I am not mistaken, is not allowed by the geneva convention...and then those guilty of the terror attacks could be detained by the US as "illegal combatants", so the US

slow... mtb in chiba???? please can you find out where?? I mean, chiba is one big flat slab of concrete...I would be very stoked if I could find some riding near by... thanks! danz

yup... spring is nice for the weather... but I would rather take a cold powder day! I say bring on the cold...I want winter back! danz

I agree with zwelgen... 20000 for 90 min...if I had that much money to blow on 90 min I would rather spend a bit more and do a serious heli-trip...in fact, a heli-trip would give you far more skiing/yen danz

oh yah db... you will be feelin for america after I pop a cap in your purdy little arse! danz

I am no teacher... I do not look down on teachers either...in fact, I am envious at times... as for salary, a first year JET makes more than a Japanese engineer just out of college (and that is not counting the added little perks jet gets)...that gets on my nerves just a bit, seing the requirements for becoming a jet... I have a master's degree in engineering, and am in my 3rd year at the same company...my gf is an english teacher in Tokyo in her 2nd year...she makes the same salary as me, has way more freetime (even with her private lessons), and more vacation time. not to mentio

kind of off topic of the off topic thing but... I have noticed this alot, especially around roppongi (and this is not meant to generalize)...I see groups of people from India that will talk with each other in japanese...then switch to their native language, and back and forth...it is wierd... danz

hey zwelgen... so when you gonna hold your first bbq?? I wanna help you cause trouble with your neihbour danz

grow a beard... it makes you feal better. Honest. danz

NISEKO in January Magic! (that was for you ocean11... ) danz

nekobi... you gotta a noz pass, right?? I can't imagine that snow conditions at one place would be sooooo much better to warrant dropping the extra 5000...I would just stay local if I were fortunate enough to have such a luxury... danz

ahhh...db... I am afraid your logic is too simplistic... you are assuming that a liar lies all the time...a person who frequently lies could also tell the truth....like in answering the question "are you a liar"... danz

my mommy told me never to lie... but, sadly, I do my share here...the situation usually involves me, my car, and a japanese version of the cops from chips... I feel bad...kind of...except when I think about how much time and money I have saved myself...but its wrong...so I will stop as soon as my license expires... danz

I think I work in the cleanest building in Japan. It is a 4-floor building, fairly large, with 1 bathroom /floor... There is 1 janitor for the whole building, and I think he lives here. He is constantly cleaning...the bathroom on my floor, which only has about 20people on it, gets cleaned 2 times a day...and he knows how to set the temp on the toilet seats just right! I once spilled some coffee on a table right in front of him after he just finished cleaning the cafeteria (for the 2nd time)...he gave me a dirty look, but then remembered he was only the janitor, and started bowing f

I have an hr drive each way in the morning... it sucks...the worst part is the damned construction that just seems to move up and down the road I use... I pass the Nissin cup-noodle factory on my way every day...thre is a big, steaming hot cup-noodle towering over the road...also not far from a Mt. Rushmore pachinko parlor...exciting danz

thing is, in Japan, asking "where is the powder" is not so off base... if you know where to look you can find stashes days after a dump...obviously, the morning after is a sure thing, but Japan, more than the US/Canada, gives you powder oppurtunities that are not dependantant on time! danz