HelperElfMissy
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Christmas Shred
HelperElfMissy replied to Tubby Beaver's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Pies, I meant like next Christmas rather than in 10 years time. Although I am looking out at the lit up slopes...maybe I should go get another turn or two, looks very lovely - and very quiet! -
Christmas Shred
HelperElfMissy replied to Tubby Beaver's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Was a nice day. I still managed to get stuck for a bit on a flat spot shin deep, bit of 'cross country' action, jumpetty, jump, and we were back at it. I've NEVER been on the snow on Christmas Day before. I hope to do it again before too long! -
http://www.snowjapanforums.com/index.php/gallery/image/5952-merry-christmas-from-niseko-japan-2013/ Ok...I give up. Been trying to use phone and iPad to upload pics for days! The link is the best ya getting today. Gonna charge my laptop and see if that will work any better... Merry Christmas
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A U shaped lock that is not flexible would be difficult to use. I think you are thinking of the kind of storage racks you see at the base of some resorts (I know they have them at Thredbo and you rent them for the day/week where they lock over the front and your padlock them. Nothing like that here. Just the kind of rack that your rest your board on. With the locks tubby described you loop through a binding and either attach to another board/ski (kinda hard to steal attached kit without sending up warning signals) or around the central bar.
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Christmas Shred
HelperElfMissy replied to Tubby Beaver's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Umm yes. A Christmas shred is most definitely in order. -
niseko Niseko 2013-2014
HelperElfMissy replied to kokodoko's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
LOL...phone/camera battery was flat. But it did occur to me to snap a pic of THEM and post in the cheese at resorts thread -
niseko Niseko 2013-2014
HelperElfMissy replied to kokodoko's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Absolutely!! Anyone speaking Japanese or rocking the chopsticks got passed by very quickly. Lots of focus on that 'real' kind of gaijin! But the important thing here was....bluebird day with soft snow under foot. Mmmmm...yeah...cheesy TV can not ruin that! -
niseko Niseko 2013-2014
HelperElfMissy replied to kokodoko's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Was a beautiful day today out on the hill. Had Ramen for lunch and the fam got interviewed by Japanese TV. They clearly wanted the noob Gaij in Japan because when my son answered their question in Japanese they very quickly turned the camera to his noob mate and got him to say "Niseko Great". -
lots of high end gear, and lots of opportunity. (Ignoring that Japanese culture suggests respect and therefore no theft, and it is more likely to be foreigners...) Think about it...big N and big H have big big whacks of international tourists. High end newish equipment and likely to take lots of long holiday mode breaks inside restaurants and bars. Opportunity. A local hill. Few locals maybe riding their favourite board from 5 seasons ago. Stops for a pee and an energy bar, but otherwise the board never leaves his feet. No opportunity.
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niseko Niseko 2013-2014
HelperElfMissy replied to kokodoko's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
are you in Niseko, mama? Hai -
niseko Niseko 2013-2014
HelperElfMissy replied to kokodoko's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Bit better vis than today - but a powder day will do that...flat light much? -
Traffic Manners...grr..
HelperElfMissy replied to Chriselle's topic in General off-topic discussions
Ha! Mr Wiggles, I think that is becoming a universal suffering. I can not tell you how many times I have almost been collected at roundabouts by those who errantly believe they have right of way, or have sat shaking my head at those who errantly believe they should give way.... To the point I have actually turned to my student driver son and said "ok help me out here...I am not losing it am I...it is still give way to right in 2013 isn't it?..." -
Important news of the day thread
HelperElfMissy replied to grungy-gonads's topic in General off-topic discussions
perhaps not OK...it would have got wet. LOL -
When you know people are lying...
HelperElfMissy replied to IIIII's topic in General off-topic discussions
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Traffic Manners...grr..
HelperElfMissy replied to Chriselle's topic in General off-topic discussions
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When you know people are lying...
HelperElfMissy replied to IIIII's topic in General off-topic discussions
Depends on what it is, why they were lying about not doing it and what kind of relationship you want to have with them in the future. Last night at a function I called my best friend to check if she was still coming as she was late. Her partner answered and was surprised to hear from me, although she covered with "yes, yes, on my way, it has been a hell of a day", I knew her voice - she had forgotten! We all ignored it and lavished the love. She ended up fessing up. But we like her. And want to stay friends. And no one was hurt except her pride. On the other hand if someon -
Which board on steeps?
HelperElfMissy replied to lastrocker's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
ergh... I cant quote for some reason... ozsnowbum, I wouldn't rule out the Gentems for others based on your own preferences. My husband rides an Impossible and loves it - fell in love at first demo and rides it as his preferred board in most situations. I however do not like it - way too much of a board for me...it rides me rather than me riding it - I much prefer a hybrid camber board like my Eminence where I am the driver. -
Important news of the day thread
HelperElfMissy replied to grungy-gonads's topic in General off-topic discussions
He's a diver. Nuff said -
oh totally agree. I don't surf, never bought a wetsuit, so had no idea of approx. cost. I should because both my brothers practically live at the beach...but its the smell of chlorine at 6am that suits me But at $400+ his mother can buy him one! If it were me (or one of my cubs) in the sharkies environment I'd have one on order already! It's a funny looking suit, but if it gives you that little edge...it'd be worth it.
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https://radiator.net/category/diverter-surf/ $429.00 comparatively not that bad then...