Ezorisu

Hope you have a speedy recovery!

Originally Posted By: Jynxx Maybe I should wear a suit and a tie Cop #1: "Look! A suspicious-looking person in a suit and tie!" Cop #2: "Let's go hassle him!"

Originally Posted By: grungy-gonads I think it's a new one Ezorisu. I'll keep my eyes open then. I've had Asahi's "gold can" Premium and "The Master" pilsener, so their "Belgian Ale" should be... well... interesting?

The Lib will probably do the on-piste return run a lot better because of the MagneTraction edges, but the Fish (this is a moot point since you can't find one to buy) will be more stable at speed because of the traditional camber between the bindings.

Maybe he's trying to trick a "ski only" resort into thinking that he's really a skiier... ...on second thought, he's just a dork.

Did they hassle you because you weren't white, or is that just something that only American cops do?

Originally Posted By: Zaoman Why do these things happen at the worst possible moments! In order to make these here forums much more interesting, of course! If the bucket trick didn't work, there are always "adult diapers"...

Is that a seasonal? I haven't seen it in these parts... maybe just haven't been paying attention.

Shinjuku? Keio Plaza if someone else is paying! New City Hotel on the back side of the park is a good cheap business hotel. The Washington costs a little more for a newer, smaller room, but it is a bit closer to the train station.

Originally Posted By: Black Mountain Does anyone know any other expressions for mullet? We've got quite a few where I'm from... - shorty long back - business up front party in back - sotlib (short on top long in back) - hockey hair How about "Ape Drape"?

Last time I was there, I just stayed in an inexpensive hotel near the JR train station (APA Hotel? something like that) for public transit convenience, but as others have indicated, if you are interested in the traditional Japanese inn (ryokan) experience, this would be a very good opportunity to give it a try.

Chisun is Minami (South) 5, so that's a 5-block walk up to Odori-koen where the snow festival preparations are taking place... That's like an unencumbered 15-minute walk in summer, so maybe 20 to 30 minutes in winter. There's lots of things to see along the way though, so it will be interesting nonetheless.

Originally Posted By: thursday erm... she's a wom. Take care wom. Sorry! Sorry! My bad. Just not paying attention sometimes...

You don't look very happy. Take care, man!

As far as I know, there are buses between Chitose Airport and Sapporo, and buses from Sapporo to Asahikawa, but there are no direct buses from Chitose Airport to Asahikawa.

Is that you on the back of the sled, CptSlow?

Originally Posted By: Kraut_in_HongKong Another thing which I found annoying at first in Sapporo, but then later thought it's actually a good way to make people think: It's very hard to find a rubbish bin in Sapporo. If you buy some food in 7Eleven and don't eat it right away in the store be prepared to search for the next 30 Minutes for a rubbish bin. They are hard to find. Must have been winter. During the snowy months, the park benches and trash receptacles migrate South. They return in spring.

I used to get allergic bronchial spasms that I associated with certain canned products or Chinese food, so I thought there was some evil MSG link. However, on more careful observation, I noticed that it was really random and probably related to some other food ingredient or even some non-food cause. I think the MSG issue is for the most part untrue, especially since it is a naturally occurring substance. Of course, I'm also sure that one can't up and swallow a spoonful of it and expect no ill effect!

Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver Used the hot air dryer function for the first time last night......very nice! Haven't encountered one with that yet. I thoroughly look forward to trying one though! Definitely beats having... no, I'll refrain from the graphic description.

Originally Posted By: CptSlow I have voltarin that i always have with me and am taking now, someone suggested that i get some aspirin before the flight to thin my blood, to lower risk of clots?? Sounds like a good idea!

I don't think I've ever seen that. Sounds illegal (or if it isn't, it really should be!)?

Saw several dudes in matching kilts in Whistler once...

Hope the knee heals up well and rehab goes fast enough so you can maybe get some Southern hemisphere winter riding in!

It's been snowing constantly in Sapporo for the past bunch of days, so there should be some good snow for the weekend. Yikes - it's like around -18C at most nearby areas... better take the long-sleeve fleece.

The Weiss cat tour website does not appear to have been updated since the 2008/2009 season. I think you may be out of luck.