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Heard some less than stellar general reports but seems some people had a cracker in Niseko. Nice read that, looking forward to getting back there.

Actually, I missed out due to not being there! I will be back though, going back in October.

Looks like they got another sprinkling up there again.

Thank you Mamabear. Actually, that's too bad!

Actually, Hilary Clinton is asking Bush to not attend the opening ceremony. There are a fair few countries already that are boycotting that. Any players boycotting yet?

Definitely. Actually, why "skippies"??

Definitely. More than a few of my snowboarding friends have had some close calls. Actually, how far away from the snow are you there Mamabear?

Actually, don't critisize them, I'm sure they "did their best"

Quote: One baggage handler said it was "a shambles the moment the doors opened". Actually, it is quite difficult to believe that it could all go so wrong. I'm sure it is all very complex, but isn't this their business? What a joke.

Sounds very nice. Actually, have you got some good wine to go with it?

Actually might be best to go earlier if you can

Quote: By last night just one of the terminal's 18 passenger lifts was working and the chaos - officially described as "teething problems" - will continue today. 17 passenger lifts broken on the first day?

Thanks! Actually, I'll report that to the BBC now.

Actually, I worked in a local newsagent when I was a student - weekends and a few mornings. Also did some bar work. I was knackered but it brought in a few $$ and supported my beer funds.

If it is around 10 degrees and the sun is out, about how many cm of snow do you reckon will actually melt in a day. Must be a fair few I suppose.

With it being so warm for so many days, can only be expected. I wonder how many cm a day it has been melting.

Don't ask!

I asked a few Japanese friends - they said there are none. I sure can't remember hearing of any other than the Olympics.

(actually!)

Numata (joetsu line) or Jomo Kogen (shinkansen) http://www.snowjapan.com/e/resorts/resortdetail.php?resid=15

Good place. Aren't there buses from the station?

Actually, yes, I think there is a 0 missing there. Otherwise, probably not a nice place!!

Actually, perhaps bobby12 just don't like the ones from Costco!? Once or twice I bought some but it was just too crazy expensive, couldn't justify it.

I have seen a few of those. Actually most of the bands on there I don't like but every now and again. It's interesting to see some of the people who are "names" now on there just before they became names. This last week Amy Winehouse (I really don't like here), Keane. Some odd stuff as well. Worth taping and flicking through.

Ah but this time they are actually being specific in telling you off!