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Don't have a set of clothes for on/off piste - just one. Gold & Black jacket, black pants/gloves, 'racing red' coloured boots (the model only came in that colour), red gogles and variegated coloured beanie. After being hit on-piste by a wayward skiier years ago and sustaining broken & fractured ribs , I like to shine bright to avoid another incident. The colours are also good during inclement weather in the BC. I suggest tie-dye will make a comeback - looks good if done right, like a blend of paisley and the spyder pattern.

Quote: Originally posted by Indosnm: Subz, that was probably the Sth African event at J Bay. Fanning won it. These days I watch most comps live on the net if the waves are good. should check it out. Yes, that's right. Wondered where it was as all the competitors were wearing boilers. I realise Fosters is the sponsor (also makes Crownies), but were the dudes REALLY drinking that cats-spitz?? (Slow-mo reveals the truth!) Was a bit amazed they christened the winner with a magnum-sized tin of Fosters - just like the old days of swimming at Bondi i.e. before the offshore sewerage treatme

Quote: Originally posted by Mantas: What about those dramas (particularly UK dramas) and movies where the cameraman films like he's pissed. For god's sake hold the f@#kin thing steady !! Oh yeah, that's annoying - just watch a Jamie Oliver cooking show. The bloody camera is here, there and everywhere at once - motion sickness. I can imagine all the epileptics having seizures when that happens! (It's suppose to be trendy = incompetent.) On the pen issue - why design a pen whose cap has the clip e.g. when its clipped inside a pocket, the ink flows to the base and when ya go to use

Quote: Originally posted by Bushpig: Yeah, unfortunately, a playful swat or bite from a cheeteah might leave you somewhat bewildered... ... two birds with one stone though - wouldn't have a mice or a dog problem.

Quote: Originally posted by db le spud: Cats would be cool if they were a bit bigger, like a mountain puma, or pooma as Americans say. Agreed - having a cheetah as a pet would be very nice. But the hairy-armpit brigade prevents such commonsense things. Same as having endangered native animals as pets: 'Oh, you can't do that because they're, they're endangered don't you know' (YES, and besides habitat destruction, that's WHY they're fcking endangered, moron!). Sheez, most humans shite me ... beer time overdue.

From time to time I watch the televised surf comps. Saw one on the weekend - Billabong - some Aussie won it. When they posted the yearly championship points I noticed they differentiate between Hawaiians and those from the US - what's that all about? Okay, I've been to Hawaii several times and the 'locals' always say they're Hawaiian first and US last - can understand that, same with Kiwi's in Oz [ ], but is that all it's about?

Dog lovers are so aggressive - total 'pack animals' - give me pussy any day!

Quote: Originally posted by rach: Maltesers are addictive too. Once a box of those are open, it doesn't get closed. That's a big yep for maltesers. Also like almost anything with macadamias, cashews, walnuts, pecans and/or hazelnuts in it - mmmm, hazelnuts. Cherry Ripe is nice, as too is jaffa-flavoured stuff ... Grand Marnier and chocolate can be termed 'sinful'!!

Talk about fcking stupid weather patterns. In Sydney on Friday it was about 30C, Saturday 41C, Sunday 25C and today (Monday) it's about 19C. Predicted to go up to 31C midweek and drop again to the 20's on the weekend! This ain't typical of our Spring weather patterns. So, how's it in 'your' part of the globe? Any similar erratic behaviour?

Bought a three-pack DVD on the weekend: Pitch Black, The Chronicles of Riddick and Doom. Okay, Doom is mindless fairy-floss based on a computer game. But its a no stress bit of fluff that kills a few hours. PB and Riddick are pretty good, under-rated, sci-fi films. PB was made on a shoe-string, both deliver a reasonable entertainment value. Besides, getting three okay movie DVD's for $25? Gotta be happy with that.

That article is basically using the first-strike principle. The best way to pull wayward nations into line is the same as treating disobedient children: 1. Coerce them with treats if they do what they're told. E.g. In NK's case - food shipments (NOT money) if they can prove economic change, etc. 2. Scolding if they refuse or don't deliver = removal of military capability through minimal strategic hits. The old candy vs big stick. I'm saddened that the UN is so corrupt. Where has all the leadership and civic responsibility gone - to the pockets of industrialists and their

The only reason why summer makes me smile: Photo Credits: DN

Alas, it seems it's true: A bright and brash Australian, The "Hunter" was his name And all those slimy reptiles, Brought him wealth and fame. Some say he was a looker, To girls he was a dish. He knew everything about reptiles, But f*ck all about fish. Farewell Dude.

Quote: Originally posted by Curt: Can we be a bit more specific to these generalisations? I'm curious. They're total Boers! For a change I agree with The Legume, many SA blokes are arrogant, white-supremist wankers. Lots vacated SA for Western Australia to maintain their life (style?) - they all preach non-racism here ... so why did they rabbit-run from their precious country after Aparteid? On the other hand, I've also met a few SA chicks - generally they are quite lovely. Go figure, it's often the case, eh?

Although air freight is common, both on passenger planes and specific air transport planes, I suspect the lions share is done by container shipping. So, fruit, veg and meat would be done more economically via bulk sea transport. (With the advent of exotic gas treatments, things once seen as perishable now last several months.)

As stated above, Fernie is 'aboot' a 3 hour drive from Calgary. Alternatively, its a 75 minute drive from Cranbrook. The City of Fernie is 5km from the resort. Flights into Calgary and Cranbrook are regularly available through several airlines. It may be worthwhile to get a flight from Calgary to Cranbrook and get a shuttle bus - check this out, could be quicker/more convienient = $$

Quote: Originally posted by Kintaro: BTW, It drives me insane how Americans pronounce Karaoke as Karioke. Hawaiians don't do that but the mainland insists that somewhere in the spelling there is an "i." Perhaps a case of Tom(A)to vs Tom(AR)to, or just plain laziness? I'm guilty of that too. Nothing shits me more than going to a restaurant and midway through they crank up the Karaoke. I hate the stuff with a vengeance and prefer to simply communicate with whomever I'm with rather than have my ears raped by some moron with an inflated ego. (Unless of course it's AC/DC or Cold Chis

Quote: Originally posted by daver: "Hope J-Landers don't think we're all like those ar##holes!" i don't think so, from my estimation most people here are in awe of you prison colony folk. however, that does not mean you are exempt from the rest of us who think you are indeed all "ar##holes" Well, that's a relief! I was incubating an inferiority complex.

Like to thank all for their opinions - purchased a 3-section pair of BD's and used 'em this Oz season. Beside the fact it was perhaps the worst snow season in recorded history (f-ing ), the poles lived up to expectations. The large half-baskets were useful. Thanks to everyone concerned ... even to Fatman for his drunken assessment of multi-section stocks

Bowlers! They're such temperamental gits aren't they!

That's very shameful behaviour indeed. Would've liked to see that fool get composted in the back of the truck with all the other garbage. Seems a typical example of cashed-up, brainless 20-something anglo's. It's embarrassing to know they're from Oz. Surely they'd be more at home on a boozing cruise ship trip than taking in the cultural aspects of Japan? Hope J-Landers don't think we're all like those ar##holes!

Quote: Originally posted by eskimobasecamp: echineko don't listen to these pesky boys... all they ever want is pictures, pictures, pictures Not true EBC. Video is always a totally acceptable alternative.

1. Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. 2. Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. 3. Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. 4. Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. 5. Germans drink beer and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you.

Quote: Originally posted by rach: Are there so many of them? Are they like all over the place? Just like whales, there a many species of macropods (kangaroos, wallabies, wallaroos, pademelons, quokkas, etc) Some are near extinction, others are in plague proportions. Some reside on the plains, others in mountainous terrain, others share both. It's the big 'Western Reds' and 'Western Greys' that are generally in plague proportions and require culling every now and then. These buggers stand about two metres tall/100kg - so colliding with Skippy's big Bro on a road is a REAL concern

I tend to carry foods that don’t require a lot of water, for both cooking and washing, which means no added oils/fats = saves fuel = less weight. Tend to carry one Billy and one mug – all cooking is done in the one Billy. I NEVER carry tins! Also, bear in mind the order of cooking also saves water/fuel – after boiling water, make a cuppa, then use excess for entrée (soup), use ‘dirty’ pan to make main course. Heat a bit more water for washing, voila, clean pan for after dinner cuppa and ready for breakfast. Here’s a standard daily menu: Breakfast: porridge (similar to Toque