[The best period]

Sounds like the first part is best then, as you might expect it to be

[Latin]

I didn't learn it, spent my time learning more useful things..........

[Long haul flights - what do you do?]

 

Good idea that.

[Good Souvenirs]

A cliche maybe, but pretty little kokeshi (?) dolls are quite popular.

[Sleeplessness]

I seem to be sleeping less, never sleep before 1am and waking up around 6. No wonder I feel tired most of the time.

[Parts of Nihongo I have most problems with]

Prioritising what to learn next, there is just so much of it!

[You know when you've been in Japan too long when...]

The sucking teeth? ??　　

Usually followed by a polite "no"?

[What did Santa-san bring you?]

He was very agreeable - a new notebook PC

[Hard disk tv]

Think about the good things you can do with a video tape then will ya?

[Giving up other things]

Give up nothing for nothing - the best way

[Whats the deal with grooming??]

Not being able to groom slopes well is unforgiveable for any resort.

[What's the best time of day re:snow, crowds etc]

I like the early rides best - worth getting up early for.

[Helmets - should be optional or mandatory?]

Optional of course.

Which resorts in the US are thinking about it then?

[Rusutsu]

db

 

you should take more care when you eat your toast and jam.

[Who designs resorts?]

I dunno, but I'd like to work in that field.

[Never skiied in Powder]

You should really try to get out and try it. You'll never look back.

[Whats the deal with grooming??]

Krusty, were you working grooming at resorts?

[Christmas]

Indosmn

 

I can't imagine a warm/hot Christmas too.

[The slopes are empty of people!]

"The slopes are empty of people."

 

....from the Niseko Now page.

 

What a waste!

[Crocodile Hunter]

Passionate is a good word for it. I find myself laughing and smiling a lot when I watch him. Very likeable character.

[Split up]

Who exactly is this echineko lass anyways?

[Stoked on meeting other forum members]

I wish I were over there. You've got a nice 'family' going on over there with this board. Ncie touch with the member pages and journals too. I wish there were something as sweet in the US.

[Heavy snow - good for practice?]

Acceptable, but definitely not the best. Nice fresh soft snow is always preferable.

[cool hakuba cam]

I like that

[POLL : How many J-resorts?]

NONE! Want it bad though