[08/09 SITE UPDATES - New detailed weather & snow forecasts]

How I will miss the little snowmen. Their day has past though, significantly better. Well done.

[Strong Yen // UK pound taking a beating too]

I am interested in that, but don't know where to start. I have only used the bank and post office before. My Japanese ain't perfect, but don't I need to open some account on that kakakufx site?

[The official ARGUMENT thread]

(This thread is easy isn't it?)

[The official ARGUMENT thread]

No it's not.

[Did you take lessons when you first started?]

Never had lessons myself. It might explain why I am so crap!

[Obama vs McCain]

[Handle name ideas?]

How about "bob"?

[WTB: Goggles, pants, boots, bindings and board for under 5,000Yen]

Joshstar - you need to get a job before you can get that bike I think!

[Getting warmer. Winter is cancelled.]

Mine ain't cancelled mate

[Kijimadaira / Kita Shiga]

I like that mountain. Not the biggest or more impressive but some good runs over there. The steep slope is a good challenge too.

 

The only resort area in Kita Shiga really worth a day is Ryuoo. Usually great snow up top there.

[what's everybody listening to now?]

The Sisters of Mercy Floodland. Class sound. If only Eldrich could sing a bit better!

[silliness]

[Important news of the day thread]

Big story in the mirror today

 

Quote:

George Michael in council plea

 

Years ago George Michael sang Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - now he's making that plea in real life.

 

The singer has asked his local North London council for permission to remove a back-garden veranda which robs the breakfast room of light.

 

"George wants to see the sun as he eats his cornflakes," we're told.

[STEREOTYPING Japanese Ski Resorts]

Nozawa - great. My favorite place, followed by Shiga Kogen.

[Japan iphone]

I get more 'R' (?) calls from docomo shop than I do proper calls. How do I stop them damn things?

[Gaijin tax (re-entry permit)]

[The official ARGUMENT thread]

Never have I heard such rubbish.

[Just a useless post to get my 100 post!]

This thread is most definitely a blatant attempt by SJ to up the forums post count!! It should be banned. (Am I in the wrong thread?)

[Nasty]

2 broken legs

1 broken arm

Fractured ribs

 

That sure is nasty. He will be out for a while with that lot. Hope it gets better quicker.

[How many different resort did you try this season?]

5

[TR: Back in reality, time for a quick look back.]

Great!

[So where do we need TVs next?]

 

My living room has a tv.

 

A tv in the toilet! Why. why?!

[Get out those blue mats!]

But did you see the lovely flowers?

[Gift suggestions ?]

The Japanese generally are well into present giving. Often my folks back home don't see the need to "go overboard" with presents to my Japanese family/friends, and I often feel that what is given and the way it is given is somehow not good enough. Whether my Japanese friends actually think that as well, I do not know.

 

I'd say put some real thought into it and make sure it is nicely presented when you give it to them.

[Easter at Hakuba]

I'm lost when is Easter? Is it expected to be busy or just a normal weekend here?