IwateKen

It was 'rocking' this morning, but always 'rocks' in a better way. I've been here a while now and love the region.

I'd say you were good in both. Nice area!

Scary that was - again.

I used to have many friend and colleague I know using packinko but recently it is less popular I think. It is good that some is not so bright now though I think.

Bye bye

This is the best start I can remember.

I think maybe about 30.

Does that explain why the village just at the bottom of the mountain does not get so much?

I wonder if there was one in Japan...?

When I went to Arai I was surprised at not so much snow at town level, but so much on mountain. Like in other not so far area like Yuzawa there is much more snow at town level I think.

no9 - did you have to waiting at Naeba?

Best to change before everyone else does it - usually after first snow. We have many accident round that time, I work in insurance and know it so well!

We had a parrot bird when I was younger and one time it flew out of cage and drank some sake. It was quite ill for few days. I don't think it ever drank it again.

I saw Spinal Tap last night, for first time since long time ago. It's so funny.

I used to go to Suzuka each year (big distance from Iwate) for Japanese GP but stopped last season. I still watch on TV though maybe this year was better than last year. I'm glad that somebody else can be champion

I'm interested to hear people new to winter sports and which they will choose to do - ski or snowboard. Is there anyone here who has not decided yet?

Usually I can do about 50-60 day, sometime more. It depending on work the most factor.

For 22 years. It makes me feel oldto think it.

I have only been skiing. But for long time!

My wife sister was living in New Orleans until last month, I suppose lucky to move then. I visit it and thought great town. The news is sad.

I'm in Iwate and my name is Ken. Hi

I'm Japanese! Hello to all skier and snowboarder!