damian 0 Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 sorry mate, in is an australian trait. Matt become matty smith becomes smithy John johny I will refrain, henceforth you will be called..... THE YAK. Link to post Share on other sites
echineko 1 Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 I think so, but big problem is expense its not the cheaper hobby to have. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted November 5, 2002 Share Posted November 5, 2002 If the snow starts early and the hype grows, who knows? Link to post Share on other sites
LucyLiu'd 0 Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 I think lots of gaijin take up skiing/boarding when they come to Japan, simply because it's so near to everyone. Link to post Share on other sites
LucyLiu'd 0 Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 I think lots of gaijin take up skiing/boarding when they come to Japan, simply because it's so near to everyone. Link to post Share on other sites
yodel 0 Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 So right. It explains all the Brits on here! Link to post Share on other sites
xxx 2 Posted November 8, 2002 Share Posted November 8, 2002 Some of my enthusism seems to be rubbing off - a few of my Japanese friends say they're going to come out with me boarding for the first time this year! Major victory, especially with the car one of them has! Link to post Share on other sites
misia 0 Posted November 11, 2002 Author Share Posted November 11, 2002 Interesting, thank you! Link to post Share on other sites
Halo 0 Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Friends with money are even better than the car ones. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 There's so many people who'd love it if only they got past the "oh, but it looks so cold and a big hassle to start" reasoning But we don't want the slopes too crowded now do we? Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 Yeah I reckon it's possible, maybe not with the way the resorts go about it right now. Link to post Share on other sites
misia 0 Posted November 30, 2002 Author Share Posted November 30, 2002 Many peopel do think it is just cold and a bother I think Link to post Share on other sites
mild8 0 Posted December 1, 2002 Share Posted December 1, 2002 I'm fairly new, took it up last year. First time was in Japan. Link to post Share on other sites
trish 0 Posted December 1, 2002 Share Posted December 1, 2002 I'm fairly new. Should be doing the Japanese test today, but I'm not. Feel bad. Link to post Share on other sites
Tenagra 0 Posted December 1, 2002 Share Posted December 1, 2002 I have some friends who are going to join me for the first time this season. Trying to avoid becoming a teacher Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Thats good to hear. I think you definitely should avoid being roped into being a teacher. If not be sure to charge 3000 yen an hour! Link to post Share on other sites
jared 0 Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 "Oh, Jared's an instructor, he can teach you" says my wife to yet another person she is trying to convince to come skiing for the first time. I only just got her good enough so that she doesn't have me waiting for her too much!! Link to post Share on other sites
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