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kokodoko replied to grungy-gonads's topic in General off-topic discussions
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I started watching Borgen last night. It is a Danish political drama, maybe a little similar to House of Cards but not so hard kore. Highly recommended!
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Here is my report for yesterday. Joe from Hanazono picked me up from the hostel in Hirafu at 7am. There were three other Australian skiers and a couple of Japanese snowboarders in the group. We got to Hanazono and filled in the forms and then were shown how to use the beacons, shovels and probes. We were provided with a good backpack. I took off with Joe as my guide, whilst the Aussies went with Mark and the two Japanese snowboarders went with a Japanese guide. We went up Hanazono #1 lift at about a quarter to eight and went into Strawberry Fields. At the top it was pretty wind-
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Important news of the day thread
kokodoko replied to grungy-gonads's topic in General off-topic discussions
"Survey: South Koreans Prefer Kim Jong-un to Shinzo Abe For the first time, Shinzo Abe is perceived less favorably than Kim Jong-un in South Korea. Public perceptions, while they don’t drive foreign policy, have a moderating effect on the extents to which nations can relate with each other. Ever since Prime Minister Shinzo Abe came to power in Japan, perceptions of Japan have declined in its immediate neighborhood. Both China and South Korea in particular have grown noticeably cold towards Japan – not entirely without reason, as Abe has given them plenty of reason for concern. Abe’s decis -
"PYONGYANG – In what was described as a “tense but helpful” phone call Monday night, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reportedly warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that his recent actions in Ukraine “are starting to make you seem crazy.” The North Korean leader urged Mr. Putin to “dial it back a little,” arguing that the Russian leader doesn’t “want to get known as some kind of lunatic.” Mr. Kim reportedly gave Mr. Putin several constructive suggestions for regaining his credibility, including withdrawing from Crimea and hosting a celebrity basketball game."
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Good movies you've seen recently
kokodoko replied to yamayamayama's topic in General off-topic discussions
I saw American Hustle last night. good. edit. Jennifer Lawrence was sensational. as was Christian Bale. great acting all round, actually. -
overcast. no new snow overnight.
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thanks tubster.
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Why do some trees lose their leaves in winter?
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maybe tomorrow. still sunny today.
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niseko Niseko 2013-2014
kokodoko replied to kokodoko's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Kokodoko, where were you standing in Hirafu when you took this shot? I think it was at the bottom of King #4 single chair, the meathook. as far as i can remember. -
niseko Niseko 2013-2014
kokodoko replied to kokodoko's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
yep. pretty much everything is tracked out.. need new snow. -
niseko Niseko 2013-2014
kokodoko replied to kokodoko's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Hanazono Annupuri peak from the top of Hanazono 1 lift. -
Important news of the day thread
kokodoko replied to grungy-gonads's topic in General off-topic discussions
Florida building to go with the korean one above. -
sunny.
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niseko Niseko 2013-2014
kokodoko replied to kokodoko's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
You are right! It is Annupuri. I never paid much attention to that. sorry for the error. Can't you show no respect no. never. -
niseko Niseko 2013-2014
kokodoko replied to kokodoko's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
You are right! It is Annupuri. I never paid much attention to that. sorry for the error. -
niseko Niseko 2013-2014
kokodoko replied to kokodoko's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
cool ones ricky. The crows are Large-billed Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos) . I think they are also called Jungle Crows.. -
niseko Niseko 2013-2014
kokodoko replied to kokodoko's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Ace #4 lift looking up the peak Yotei from Annapuri Annupuri. Looking towards Kutchan from Hirafu -
sunny.
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Hokkaido Calling!
kokodoko replied to Mick Rich's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
I tried to pm you mick. there is no bus to kiroro tomorrow. only mondays and thursdays. afaik -
no snow. sunny.
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Winter Olympics
kokodoko replied to seemore's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
What time and channel is the canada vs sweden ice hockey ?