[n00b in hakuba feb 08]

If kids were anything like me, I was up and doown the isle every 10 minutes, ad to the loo every 20 (drank copious amounts of water).

 

Oh, I learned this one too:

"Hajimemashite. Ryan desu. Australia kara kimashita. Doozo yoroshiku"

 

My missues calls me a "Buta"... Pig right? =)

[07-08 Shopping List]

So it clings like sheep poo then? =)

 

(Sorry, I am getting of track here....)

 

I gotta get Googles & Gloves as well..

[07-08 Shopping List]

think I'll go with Functionality =)

 

I don't need to freeze my ButtCheeks off. Plus bling gets caught when you are ripping through Forests. (On playstation at least =)

 

Actually, the only thing I really wanna buy is some explorer socks (warm), and some good pants. I bought some boots on ebay for $1 heh heh (No-one else bidded (IS Pink a bad color? <-- Joke...)

 

Will look in Hakuba when I arrive in Feb for pants, although I assume things will be pricey?, in any case, it will be summer here when I leave, so i don't think "Budgie Smugglers" will be very comfortable...

[n00b in hakuba feb 08]

Bridgetown?, Awesome, that is a lovely place, maybe U will tell me different having lived there? =)

 

My favourite is still the "Yeah...Nah" in sentences. it makes no sense, yet it works. Kindof like calling A bunch of women & Men together "Guys"....

 

I am going to brush up on terms for Japan (BOught the CD, have a Book =) (aim to not offend =)

[07-08 Shopping List]

Man, I feel like a dork, I will be riding an old Burton X2, and definitely not wearing the newest fashions. Is there an opshop of sorts on this forum to help n00bs like me? =)So i take it tight wesuit-material ski pants are not in fashion anymore?, Damn...

[n00b in hakuba feb 08]

Go to talkingcock dotcom, and check out the The Coxford Singlish Dictionary. it's hell funny.

 

 Originally Posted By: soubriquet

My ex- is from HK. Most of her sentences finished with bstard.

Lol, that's so unfair....

 

Ay is actually an Eastern States thing I believe...

 

West Aussies just append F**K to everything =)

[n00b in hakuba feb 08]

Couldn't imagine flying with Kids. Nightmare I am sure. Continental? isn't that a Soup company =) maybe I will miss their airflights...

 

I like Singapore Airlines, the Hostesses are stunning. I just like the way they finish every sentence wih "lah" heh heh. (My Missus is From Singapore =)

 

Lah....

[n00b in hakuba feb 08]

Got the PM Bushpig, cheers m8...

 

hey Spook, tix already paid for =( she can sleep anywhere, unfortunatel;y I can't.. DOH... I think the Missus wants to spend a few days in Melbs on the return, so guess thats why we are flying dodgyjet.

[n00b in hakuba feb 08]

=)

nah, I overlook Trees & valley, well, if I cut down the Trees I see the valley. My Parents live in Darlington, and have a beautiful view of the City, really amazing. Perth next year? I'll chill some beers for ya matey (We have some AMAZING) beers produced locally in the last 10 years, about 20 Micro Brweries have opened. Jeez, you are gonna be amazed, perth has boomed, hope you bought a house in perth back then, cos they cost a fortune now... =(

[n00b in hakuba feb 08]

yeah mate, Just North West of Mundaring.

Lovely Place. if it ever Snowed, I live on 2000 sq metres @ a 40 degree angle block, would make an awesome downhill, as long as you dodge the Grasstrees =) . My veranday would make a sweet drop off too...

 

Oh, and Mundaring is home to Little Caesars Pizza, the best in the World =)

 

Bushpig, U been in Japan 10 years? awesome matey. Shall I bring u some Vegemite & Burger rings?

 

Oh, and if Fattwins reads this post, please PM me mate, I was going to ask about ur Place (Highly recommended... Cheers =)

[n00b in hakuba feb 08]

hey Bushpig, nah not Qantas, we are going with Webjet (Please stop Laughing). U bring ur own food, pay extra for Video etc. I think I also ned to take my own Foldout chair. I live in the Hills (Parkerville), but work right on the beautiful swan river Matilda Bay. I am a Web dev/designer/manager.

 

It is a real pain, but will save $600Aud a ticket, which pays for my Lift pass & more. =)

 

I also just bought a board & Boots from melbs on Ebay, but lookign at rental prices, I probably shouldn't have bothered. Oh well..... =)

 

FLights really suck, but will be travelling to Tokyo, Hakuba, Osaka & a few other places. 1 Week boarding, then 2 days in a few other places. This is gonna be a fast paced holiday. Stressful, yet amazing I am sure.

 

 

[n00b in hakuba feb 08]

=)

Cheers for all the input... (and good tip Samurai..)

 

2 for 1?, is that only in happy hour ...heh heh.

 

Man, I am seriously looking forward to this. Landing in Osaka, spend a day reovering (Bad flight..)

Perth > Melbourne + 4 hour stopover

Melb > Sydney + 4 Hour stopover

Sydney > Osaka , then Sushi + Saki + Sleep

1 Day in osaka, then train up to hakuba.

 

I heard Fattwins has a place ij Hakuba, will give him an email (looks nice).

 

Will def drop you a line Spooks, cheers =)

 

Cheers for the Comments all, keep em comin, !

[n00b in hakuba feb 08]

lol Samurai, Thats gold.

 

If I wasn't married I would =)

 

or, I could buy that t-shirt "Currently Seeking Japanese Girlfriend" heh heh.

 

Thanks Spook, now got 3 places to look into, all look really good. ta!

[Snowboard gear with Qantas]

I believe it went down like:

 

BA Baracus: "I ain't gettin' on no plane, Hannibal"

 

Hannibal: "We're not flying anywhere."

 

BA Baracus: "If he be flyin', we be dyin;"

 

Hannibal: "Drink your milk, BA."

 

So, yeah, BA would have to knocked the F out to get onboard.

 

OH, and back on topic, interseting thread. I am looking into prices too =)

[n00b in hakuba feb 08]

Cheers Guys,

 

yah, I know, Get there & have fun for sure.

 

It is a stupid post to start, but, if it helps me hook up with like minded people, then it is worth it =).

 

Will be hanging around the forum heaps for sure.

Thanks for the replies!

[n00b in hakuba feb 08]

Hiya all,

 

I know this is waaay early to post, but I am flying to Japan on Feb 12th 2008, and will be heading up to hakuba on the 14th, to snowboard for a week. (My first time to Japan)

 

I was was wondering if anyone had any tips for an English speaking n00b.

 

My partner is not coming with me, so I will be alone unfortunately, so hoping to meet someone to go boarding with each day.

 

I'm 34, a web designer & I enjoy a good drink after a hard day.

(geez, starting to sound like a desperate personals add =) heh heh.

I haven't boarded for years & years, but my level back then was intermediate (but I enjoy black runs).

 

Anyhow, any tips, advice, offers etc are warmly regarded, and will make my trip even better.

 

Thanks for reading,

 

Regards,

Ryan

[Oz season 07]

Sheesh, you guys are bad. I work in WA for the Dept of Environment and Conservation, so I am gonna pretend i didn't read the last 4 msg's about eating wombats. (oh, and it's chicken, they taste like chicken =)

Anyhow, I thought it was the Hopping Drop Bear?

 

Some great pics of over east. I have never skii'd in Australia before, but would love to head over east one year, or maybe to New Zealand.

 

have Ski'd in Italy once & France 2 times, but this upcoming trip to Japan will be my first.

 

hey TJ_OZ, I am probably heading to Hakuba, so any info or hints mate will be really appreciated.

 

keep the pics comin, they look great!

[Newbie - Where to go? Shiga Kogen? or..]

Will Do mate, thanks

 

Will definately go to a hostel type, a lot more friendly, social & interactive.

 

Am actually going almost same time as "inverted", so i am sure I will find some English speaking ppl to have fun with.

 

BTW< Sorry "Inverted", I slightly hijacked your thread

 

Thanks again...!

[Newbie - Where to go? Shiga Kogen? or..]

Cheers for the reply's.

 

Looks like "Hakuba" may be the place I am going now.

 

I will smile =), also, just contacted an australian company who runs tours. Either that, or I may have to invest in one of those funny "Currently seeking Japanese Girlfirend" t-shirts, and add "Please Help a n00b" on the bottom.

 

it is a while away, so starting to prepare now.

 

 

 

 

[Newbie - Where to go? Shiga Kogen? or..]

Good Thread,

 

I am a total n00b to this site, and am trying to find a good place to ski. I am also going in February, but only for 7 days. =(

 

I am prob same as Inverted, I haven't boarded for 7 years, but it's just like riding a bike, the first time you break something, it hurts.. Oh hang on, wrong saying....

I have the chance to sandboard & ski etc to get back into it....

 

Anyhow, I just want to find nice snow, lots of difficult tracks.

I heard Nozawa Onsen is quite nice?

 

Oh, and I'm going by myself. i don't speak Japanese, nor read, so is it best to join a tourgroup?

 

Any replies are really appreciated.....