russel

The smoking. Yes, especially in the restaurants and cafes. Don't know about the grizzly bears. I would like to see one of the darlings.

The gap might be less, but it will, alas, still be there.

I like Arai, its a cool resort.

When do stores usually start selling equipment here in Japan. Around September??

I hope so, although don't we all hope that every season will just get better and better?

You have been brainwashed by watching too many Japanese news "stories" about hooligans

Here goes.... Final 4: - France - Italy - Argentina - Brzail (not on best form, but climate and occasion will help) Winner - Italy [This message has been edited by russel (edited 20 April 2002).]

Not at all, but I must learn for my job here. 2 months worth of bad phrases.

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I am in Japan now - just came here a few months ago. Didn't get a chance to ski - didn't know I could until I found this site the other day. Great resource, and looking forward to skiing next season. Good to meet you.