RobBright

Nice pics. I did enjoy Joetsu earlier this season, haven't been back since, but definitely a good place when the weather is on your side. And the lifts are moving a bit quicker than a snail.

Already got the cheese ready as well. Where did you stay last weekend, Ippy?

How do you make toast?

Damn. Missus and I had a huge blow up about money last night, so might be tough by then. Let me figure some stuff out.

With warmer weather coming our way this weekend, will we have some nice bluebird days and corduroy runs? Am off to Ryuoo (thanks SJ!!!) and Takaifujimiyase this weekend, first time for me to go to either place, so pretty excited. Got the opiates for the shoulder, so am covered there, but alas, no drinking on those. Where are you off to, and why there?

Damn you ippy. Damn you, How long can you wait? Need a decent powder board.

Same here. Reminds me of where I have been during the season, which I enjoyed, which I didn't.

Thanks, TB. I'm a big fan of the Nagamine bowl, and the topmost areas. Shame they were closed.

That's really good - am tempted to book it. When is the deadline?

How is the hotel, Ippy?

Nice work there, DumbStick. Extra money for winter sports. And Aki-aji.

Looks good Thursday.

Bald people should wear a hat in summer, to prevent sunburn.

1730?

Contact them, and ask them. If not, then they lose a sale and commission.

Would it not be better if work had not been invented rather than the Internet? Then how would we pay for our ski/snowboard trips?

Saw Ted a few weeks back. Really enjoyed it, and would recommend it.

According to JMA, it looks like snowstorms tomorrow.

Sometimes I wish the internet had not been invented. Don't get me wrong, it's a great resource; however, at times, it has been a negative influence on my work rate.

You bastard, you said I was the bestest teacher.

Oh, good question. Hmmmm.... karaoke.

How did you manage the free solar costs?

Thought it was a while since you posted some photos about your jaunts. Forums seemed a bit quiet without them.

Underfloor heating is great; however, be warned as the cost does add up. Moreover, and this is a personal gripe, avoid places that go アール電化, or all electric. As we found out after the 'quake, it can be a pain. And also add a power shower. Those things are well worth the extra cost in the cold mornings, to ease the aching muscles.

I guess HDD are so cheap now, they would have to stick a 500Gb in there minimum if it is a regular HDD. If it were an SSD, then that would be awesome but I doubt they would do that.