Sven

Quote: Originally posted by Yamakashi: pachinko access?? Why dont you just give me the 10,000 or 20,000 yen you plan on spending and Ill hit you upside your head with a hammer. Itd probably be about the same experience... Hehehe... that one made me laugh Also Yama, the worst thing about Japan so far has been the fact that as soon as I come over here, bloody DMB decide to do their first ever tour to Aus... " title="" src="graemlins/cry.gif" />

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Cheapskate... the least you could do is splash out on some good tomatoes. sheesh, show some respect when you're showing your disrespect.

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Quote: Originally posted by sunrise: My toothbrush fell into the bathtub - this appeared to be the only casualty. "Toothbrush down.... TOOTHBRUSH DOWN!!!"

No worries dizzy, head around if you've got time...

Yeah, I woke up to that one too... funny thing is, I'd forgotten about it till I read this post

Alright! Good to see some interest here peoples... 4 so far (plus sunrise)... anyone else care to join? Also, farquah, you're not alone with the next morning issue... I've got a job interview

I use Pimsleurs, yak. I've got 'em all on mp3 here... you want? I'd be happy to share of course.

Cheers Gamera, practice I will And yeah, I'm really happy with the audio tapes I used... they really did help with pronounciation. Sometimes I just slip in an ultra polite "gozonji desuka?" to see what kind of reaction I get

No, pronounced Reese (rhymes with peace)... I had a welsh friend at uni back home called Rhys.

I haven't been here on SJ forum for too long, maybe a month or so, but I was thinking, wouldn't it be good to have a bit of a general get-together of some of the forum members? In light of this, I propose a get-together of as many SJers as want to come to see some good live music this next sunday night. The gig in question is none other than the forum's very own sunrise. Her solo gig, in her own words: Quote: ... is pretty laid back, I try and to mainly originals at that place, and a few pop, light rock, and jazz thingies sometimes. I've talked to sunrise about this a

Will, I've got just the thing for ya. Have you heard of Pimsleurs? Message me and I'll work out some way to send them to you.

Quote: Originally posted by BagOfCrisps: Remember though that those lists for Wales though are for sheep. hahaha "dolly" should be in there

Ichigotoshochu. Actually, I'm not the biggest drinker, and I've only had one glass of this strawberry/shochu drink (a couple of days ago), but it was *nice*, and might convince me to drink a bit more.

Well, my initial nihongo was all learnt from audio tapes - business oriented tapes at that - so at the moment I find it easier to understand (and speak) keigo than any less formal stuff. I think it probably sounds strange to most japanese... but I'm learning...

Yep, we ended up getting to Gunma... my job was to translate english songs in the car on the way there. I was a good trip As for exactly where in Gunma... I'll have to ask my friends... I still don't know It was a smallish place with around 6 lifts. I'll find out where exactly and get back to ya.

I'm with ya scouser on the anti arsenal sentiment... I'm not the biggest Liverpool fan either, but I don't mind 'em... at least they've got an aussie in Kewell on the team. As for this weekends matches, you got the everton loss, but you guys really shouldn't be losing to B'ham Anyhoo... the real red team is playing their derby tonight (tokyo time)... hopefully I'll see it live.

Ha, I *think* I'm going there tomorrow. With a few friends... we were going to go to Niigata today, but I think the plan now is Gunma tomorrow. Hey, I'll just get in the car and see where it ends up

Hey, I'm not leaving till saturday morning, so I'll be in Tokyo tomorrow for sure. PM me, miss "I got 14 Private Messages"

Quote: Originally posted by rach: More evidence against Sven Hey, watch it! And I have no intention of reading any of the last 600 pages to this thread, so here's my abbreviated contribution: ManU = yeah Arsenal = boo Paul Scholes = yeah C. Ronaldo = exciting D. Bergkamp = only arsenal player I like Soccer players = generally better looking than rugby players Me = soccer player

Hey sunrise, yeah, they were all great. My favourite was Kyuso, they were the second band there... 6 piece instrumental (sax, trombone, guitar, piano, drums, bass), all japanese guys, and they played good 'fun' jazz/rock type stuff. Good enough to get me to come to their next gig

Nackers, I know a place for ya. 3000 yen a night, 10 mins walk from slopes. I've just lost their number, but I'll PM you with more details in a moment...

Quote: Originally posted by gti: wannamakitupferatleast1daybutdunnoifimgonnabable2.wishmeluck. gluckman Quote: Originally posted by I'm Sexy: I must do some work tomorrow but I hope go to Hakuba on Sat and Sun and maybe until about Thuesday. Thuesday? Is that like... wednesday?

I'm likely to be in Niigata, Gala, on fiday... as for the rest of weekend, I'm not sure yet, I might wait and see what the crowds are like.