Roger's head

Incredible that they experienced both of those. This almost applies What a story.

Yes, like that. Is that Mrs & Mini Thursday there?

Me too, definitely. Some very interesting places to find.

Perfect time to ESCAPE!

Thanks folks. Thought as much. Zao still seems worth the visit on it's own, and for a few days or more too.

Bottom line, be careful driving and watch out for everyone else too! Glad you are ok yes!

The main Yuzawa one is (relatively) ok apart from the huge shinkansen station

I was wondering, are there any decent sized resorts that are near to Zao Onsen resort in Yamagata? From what I can tell there aren't just wondering if there might be something I'm missing. Thanks

It sounds awful. Onion bhaji crisps sound good though. Tough to beat cheese and onion though........

Billy Graham. My gran used to like him, bless her.

Human Accident?! Hadn't heard about the main topic there. But the trains on time is such a great thing. It should be the normal thing, not just a great thing. If you see what I mean. Whats it like in other countries?

Break Like The Wind

Don't drink and ride lifts!

Congratulations Go Native!

That would be fine. What makes a binding "intermediate" or "advanced"?

Good to hear thanks. I believe the binding's called Z-10.

Makes me laught that

Good on you iiyamadude. Exciting ain't it? I'm on the verge of getting some of those Salomons.

I've just come back from the shop talking to the guy in there and thinking of going with the Salomon X-Wing 10 skis. They seem to have a decent reputation and would fit where I'm at level wise. The only thing that's bothering me a bit is the guy in the shop mentioned about Salomon bindings 'not being as good as others'. He said it was his own opinion and I haven't read any particular bad mouthing of Salomon bindings in online reviews I've read.... anyone? Exciting to be getting new gear. Cheers!

Same here. Those things can really stink out a fridge in no time.

Butterflies & Hurricanes - Muse Tusk - Fleetwood Mac I Want You - Madonna (Don't Go Back To) Rockville - REM The Witch - The Cult

Just joined a local gym for 3 months so I have the motivation to get there and not waste that cash!!

I'm always in a rush so its get up shower a bit to eat some orange juice and out the door - usually within the space of 15 minutes. I can only relax when I get to work

I don't like paying to stay at hotels, I really don't. I find them too expensive generally (at whatever level) and often feel ripped when I leave. Don't know why, just do. They are unavoidable though of course at times and I know a fab little place in Hakuba that is a bit out of the way but a really nice couple own it and the food is excellent. I like staying there and hope it doesn't change.