Plucky

I talked to some UK guys while out at a bar one night about skiing in Europe. They were pretty sure that the season didn't kick off until December or January which seems kind of late to me. They were also very inebriated, so I thought I'd pose the question here. Toque, maybe this will bring back some memories. Had some fun playing in this area on Blackcomb. I went with CheeseRipper (not sure if he posts anymore here) and he was tearing these bowls up! Overall, I really liked the huge, open bowls on Whistler compared to the ones on Blackcomb. The terrain seemed a lot harrier too, esp

Hi everyone, I thought this would be a good place to ask this question since many of you are from Europe or have done extensive travelling there. Next year for vacation I'm looking at hitting up Oktoberfest in Munich. If it is at all possible, I'd also like to head to Innsbruck or Chamonix (nice thread db) for some early season skiing. Is this possible at this time of year or would I be way too early? I'm not trying to make my vacation a ski trip, but it would be a nice added benefit if I could put some turns down while I'm there. Most of all, I just feel like doing anoth

At least the efficiently built houses won't collapse in pieces. They'll just all go down at once! Enjoy the insulation mother nature brings, because Japanese code won't allow warmth by man-made means! Big snow storm here too recently. 2 feet in two days. I'm glad Japan is finally getting some good snowfalls. I'm looking forward to seeing some video and pictures. Wild winter so far....

Quote: Originally posted by mogski: Spent Xmas and NY back in NZ mourning the death of my mother just before Xmas. Funny how all the hype of both these events is just that when you lose a loved one. Mog, I'm very sorry man. At this time of year, it is especially tough. I'm dealing with something similar. Best wishes to you in the new year.

Had a great snowmobile ride of over 50 miles, did some skijoring, hit some jumps and FROZE my ass off EDITED by SnowJapan.Com#1 KINTARO - you're back buddy

God doesn't have to be something that has been shoved down your throat via some religion. God, in context, means many things. Be it Gaia or Buddah or just a feeling you have about nature --- or anything else. All are concepts created by humans. Having no God, no ending - it is also a creation of the human mind. I find organized religion, all kinds, 'funny'. Not to say some of the beliefs aren't valid in how we should live our lives. I just disagree with precribing to some belief because I'm told to do so. To me, God may be one person or a collection of many thin

PS - Yeah, where's Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan and all the other RICH, Muslim based countries when it comes to helping out there fellow man during this tragedy??? Of course the good ol' US of A can never do enough and is already being criticized for it's lack of help, actions or inactions... And while Sri Lanka was willing to take goods from Israel, they turned down the 150 man team that Israel was planning to send to help in this matter. Stole this from a friends email.

Quote: Originally posted by snowglider: 114,000! now this thing is escalating horrifically and "dubya" has finally spoken, seems he has put another coalition together to oversee the aid relief and donated $35million which was immediately labelled "stingy" by the press Quote: Asked if the US was adequately protected with tsunami early warning systems for residents of the West Coast, Alaska and Hawaii, Bush said he was asking government agencies to look into such things. "I think that our location in the world is such that we may be less vulnerable than other parts," Bush said.

Quote: Originally posted by joshnii: It seems most of the damage is by the tidal waves, not the quake itself. Hai! As the storm surge does most of the damage, not the wind. Water is powerfull.

I've only downhilled once, but have taken my spare time up with x-cntry and snowmobiling. It's been good. Once we get more light, I'll be heading into the mountains more. 11AM in Alaska cabin dog poo Daily ride. It's been good

That's something like the 3rd largest quake ever recorded. Freaking huge! The 8.3 last year was NOTHING compared to this. think exponentially......

China toasts surging growth with beer, outdrinks US Fri Dec 17,11:33 AM ET TOKYO (AFP) - The Chinese are toasting their economic growth with beer as the country for the first time surpassed the United States as the world's top beer guzzler, a global survey by a Japanese brewer said. Chinese drinkers chugged down nearly 25 billion liters (6.6 billion gallons) in 2003, accounting for 17.3 percent of the world's beer consumption of 144 billion liters. The United States accounted for 16.5 percent, said the study by Kirin Brewery. Increasing incomes saw the Chinese drink 6.

Quote: No other country in the world puts up with crummy scamming politicians as this country does. We tried here in the US man Sorry. My brother lives in Seattle, Washington (actually Kirkland). One of his house mates works at a Bed Bath and Beyond just up the road. Seattle, like Vancouver, is also a big Japanese population center. My bro's roomie says the Japanese people that come in to the store are horribly rude and demanding. Beats me why that is, but we talked about it over thanksgiving dinner a few weeks ago. My uncle who was stationed in Misawa in the 60's was at din

Quote: Originally posted by RayInJapan: If you are trying to go from Aomori city to Tokyo, you'll have to catch a regular train from Aomori City to Hachinohe. From Hachinohe, you can catch the Hayate Shinkansen to Tokyo Station. To get from Tokyo station to Narita, catch the Narita Express... If you're trying to go from somewhere else in Aomori prefecture, you'll still have to get to Hachinohe first before heading south. The website with all the info is: http://www.world.eki-net.com/ That's exactly how you do it. My dumbass non-japanese speaking ass did this a bunch of tim

Quote: Guys who embody the definition of loser in their home country come here and bask in their super-popularity amoung girls who love gaijin. God, how many times I've seen that! That's funny as hell! It's not all the gaijins fault though - the japanese women love swarming on the American GI so they can buy levis on base for cheap. It is true though - you see some fugly gaijin with some decent looking japanese woman. We all have our stereotypes, but you'd never find anyting like that on display about japanese people. At least quotes from citizens all in one place. Usually stuff I

I've never really thought of where music comes from. If I like it, I like it, ya dig? Man, that UK scene in the 70's rocked though! The 60's (not that I was there) was such a mish-mash of stuff that was incredible. How bout throwing a little bit of punk into this debate Early on, UK all they way. AC/DC - grew up with that. Been listening to The Living End recently (not that it matches up, but good) Music is just good. For God's sake, I even enjoy bopping my head to the Tragically Hip and Bare Naked Ladies every 9 months or so, eh?

Quote: Originally posted by Indosnm: I found out today the woman who is my mum's business partner's son was with him at the time of his death and had just climbed in the boat after finishing his turn. He is now getting a lot of help dealing with this. I've read a few stories on this and have heard the same thing. Indosnm, I'm sorry to hear you are indirectly acquainted. As surfers, we know the risk involved and I don't think many of us surfers would like to hear that a shark is being hunted for doing it's natural thing. The first few stories I read said that two sharks attacked, but

Great, 4 hours of film..... I had to pee so bad and couldn't wait for the damn movie to get over with. At least it will be at home. I'm in no rush to buy it. It was good, but jesus, it wasn't THAT good.

Quote: Originally posted by Mr Wiggles: But the most subversive and surreal Python, the animator Terry Gilliam, is American.... Shhhhh, it's a secret snobee - I was never a huge fan of Happy Days, but last year they started replaying it. Man, that show had some moments! I actually enjoyed watching it. They were seriously a bit ahead of thier times in some situations. Anyway, I've bought the first 3 seasons of Seinfeld and that is keeping me busy. I watched the second season of 'the office' two weeks ago stoned out of my gord. Watched it sober also. My friend who I was stay

Quote: Originally posted by Plucky: Quote: Originally posted by Toque: Yes but are those really noticable changes or is the reporting of natural disasters and events more accurate and popular. We as a world will adapt. If Japan moves out of the monsoon area then they will have to change their farming techniques to adapt to this. Only way you would really notice a change is if you were somhow able to go to sleep for a couple thousand year and then wake up But as this is a Snow Forum we should be talking about snow. And really as I said before it's probably going to get a

Quote: Originally posted by Toque: Yes but are those really noticable changes or is the reporting of natural disasters and events more accurate and popular. We as a world will adapt. If Japan moves out of the monsoon area then they will have to change their farming techniques to adapt to this. Only way you would really notice a change is if you were somhow able to go to sleep for a couple thousand year and then wake up But as this is a Snow Forum we should be talking about snow. And really as I said before it's probably going to get a whole lot worse before it gets better. And

Winter starts on Dec 21. Be patient folks. So many of the resorts in Japan or so low in elevation. No different than any other year. PS - I've been skiing since Sept 25th.

Snobee- you don't think Python could have come out of the US? Well, you may be right. It's doing a banging business over here 20 years later though. 'The Office' is also one of the top rentals here. I guess I just never thought about it. Stuff is funny. If I find it that way, I don't even think about the nationality. It just makes me laugh. A lot of you are really obsessed with nationality. Who frickin' cares?

Good luck. Last I heard was 10 years to get it cut. But then you guys down south don't know much aobut N Honshu, do you?

I'm not sure what you want to hear, but as a US citizen, I find 'British' humor funny as hell. I also find 'American' humor funny. Depends on the show and the circumstances.