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I say tell him as well unless you want to try one on the lady friend. Well at least you know she strays.

Cabinet making, shopfitting and wood machining. Its a good business with varied work and we are in the fortunate position of having more work than we need so we can pick and choose the jobs/clients we want.

Saturday, Sunday til 1pm and Tuesday which is a public holiday for Anzac day here. Not complaining as I see a light at the end of the tunnel.

I have a small manufacturing company. At the moment I am working everyday. Probably 70 hours a week. But I do see hope for the future. Maybe a couple of months in Hakuba next season if all comes together.

What work do you do BP.

I am thinking the same and currently putting the wheels in motion. Although I'm not the type to just throw it in. I tend to plan my moves and take action. If everything works out I should be doing what I want in 6 months. Although I currently work in my own company so it makes things a bit more difficult to give a weeks notice. I say as long as your financial, leave and start afresh.

SnowBenny if you get in touch with Mitch Large at Snowbeds ( www.snowbedsjapan.com )he is getting involved in the real estate side of things over there now. He may be able to help you out with your enquiries.

I was hoping to get over there for a bit of spring corn / and POW. It sounds like you guys are lapping it up. Nothing confirmed at this point in time but if all goes well I will get a little trip through work there in the summer. Planning on spending a fair bit more time over there for next winter already.

Markie. The shink is more comfortable as well with plenty of space for your luggage. The Super is your standard passenger train if that makes any difference for you.

I think the russians invented it during the cold war. Not sure why.

I reakon there must be a fart dispersing agent in the aircraft. Out of 300 people in a plane there would no doubt be someone rippin them bigtime, but I must say that I have never really copped a nose full. The dunnies, well thats another issue.

Why do woman wear make-up and use perfume. Because they're ugly and they smell

Great pics guys. Looks like you scored some great conditions.

Quote: Originally posted by RichE: In other words, if I'm after steep terrain, accessable backcountry options and reliable snow with good quality powder, would I be better off going to resorts like Kicking Horse or Red Mountain. You will be well catered for in Hakuba with this criteria. As with anywhere backcountry, be prepared and don't drop into anywhere where you don't know where it comes out. Canada or Japan, such tough choices in life

Just waiting for our season to start here in Australia. Nothing compared to Japan but enough to have a bit of fun. We had a dusting up on the mountains over the weekend but the season only kicks into gear around July. 2 weeks in Hakuba in January and already planning for next year.

I just saw an article on an international sports show on cable about a japanese snowball fight competition with teams. Does anyone know where this is held. Might be time to get a SJ team together. They take it pretty serious and have some contraption to make the snow balls and wear full face helmets.

This lodge offers working holidays. The owners are great and speak english and a really nice place to stay. http://www.avis.ne.jp/~azekura/english/index.html Snowbeds may be able to help you out with cheap long term accomodation. Maybe PM fattwins for some additional info. You won't be disappointed with the place Big mountains big snowfall. Night life seems to be picking up the last three seasons I've been. You will have a great time I'm sure.

Have those lunches turned into anything else Markie

Boards and bindings, never a problem.

Gym (Weights) 4 x per week Boxing 1 x per week Golf, surfing, snowboarding

Two New Zealanders overheard as they were leaving the party NZ 1 - (was walking out with the wooliest sheep you have ever seen) NZ 2 - "hey bro, you gonna shear that sheep" NZ 1 - " I'm not shearing this with anyone"

You can book your ticket at Narita airport when you arrive. Have you organised a JR pass. If not have a look at the 4 day pass. You have to organise it in Oz. As le spud said give yourself a bit of time as Tokyo station is huge.

Melons = breasts Fruit = homosexual She'll be apples = everything will be alright Peachy = good

Guess what. I didn't win. Nobody gets anything. Back to work.

It has the best footage of an avie that I have seen. I liked the movie. It also shows why Terge is the best rider ever. Definatly worth seeing especially on the big screen.