Curt

What's the final stage before they hand over, you know how that works?

I always change the subject when I start thinking about long term plans. They're scary.

Well, Putin seems up for a fight.

Absolutely. Can almost break them too. No need to see orchestra in background all the time. (WTF?!)

Got to think that lots of the so-called apparent increase in spending this year is people buying before the consumption tax rises next spring. Makes sense to buy big things now than wait. Cue new thud come May 2014?

Wilting

Kento shimasu. said when dismissing something someone proposes.

I like the look of those bottles!

Phew. That's all right then.

Taxes?

Me too, but just slightly.

Presumably keeping those facilities there is still costing someone an awful lot of money......

Ah, got it - And Now For Something Completely Different

I think we have done well to last this long. Can't be too much longer now before this thermonuclear war. ANFSCD?

Interesting place to be - tourist? As for the phone box.....

My cousin was planning on running the race. Some grim scenes there this morning.

Can't see that at all.

http://www.snowjapanforums.com/index.php/topic/21426-happo-one-hakuba-nagano-20th-february-2012/ http://www.snowjapanforums.com/index.php/topic/21425-hakuba-goryu-hakuba-47-hakuba-nagano-20th-february-2012/

To help you along here's some of muikas pics of both! http://www.snowjapanforums.com/index.php/topic/22613-tanigawadake-tenjindaira-minakami-gunma-1st-february-2013/

God will forgive him. If he hasn't done so already!

Is the outside bit a bit like mochi?

Correct muikabochi, it is Tazawako in Akita.