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Three weeks and now......

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:12:13 GMT

I will probably be on my last run of the day, anticipating the apres ski at the bottom of the Hintertux

I love Sunday's, today I have read my book, watched 4 episodes of Dr. House, waxed and edged my second board, made a roast dinner, listened to apres ski music to loud for a residential area and its not even 5pm!!

Re:Three weeks and now......

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:50:38 GMT

I have a passion for skiing which at times my wife says is unhealthy, but i think you have a far more serious problem

Re:Three weeks and now......

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:52:36 GMT

but I don't have a wife

Re:Three weeks and now......

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:53:07 GMT

Sooo long to wait, poor Tino

Re:Three weeks and now......

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:55:51 GMT

Not so long really, me and one of my colleagues have been toying with the idea of a drive down to Solden on Friday afternoon for the weekend

Re:Three weeks and now......

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:59:03 GMT

See what I mean?

Re:Three weeks and now......

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:21:37 GMT

tino_11 wrote:but I don't have a wife

Bout time you did then, that would put pay to all your jollies with the lads

Re:Three weeks and now......

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:43:54 GMT

I got slightly worried on friday - I was jumping around the room shouting "snow, snow, snow" whilst pointing at Jan's webcam on the pc and my 7 year old told me I was obsessed. Slightly worrying

57 days to go.............

Re:Three weeks and now......

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:50:21 GMT

But thats brilliant, because 6 months ago you were quite downbeat about it all, and now you are counting the days until YOU go skiing!!!

Re:Three weeks and now......

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:51:56 GMT

happy days

Re:Three weeks and now......

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:00:26 GMT

the come down from returning home after a ski trip must be quite intense

Re:Three weeks and now......

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:40:32 GMT

yes come back from Zermatt on the 17th Dec .....and 28 days later off again....Samoens.... got to get working to pay for march

Re:Three weeks and now......

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:02:29 GMT

I completely understand the anticipation. I used to live in Turin for a couple of years and every weekend in winter was for snowboarding... then i moved back to Dublin (a place i love)... imagine the horriblenessism of that!!!

only 4 weeks to go until i'm off to France!!!!!!!

Re:Three weeks and now......

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:07:55 GMT

sami_glasgow wrote:the come down from returning home after a ski trip must be quite intense

Ma-hoo-sive. Although as long as you make sure you have another trip already booked before you come home, its not so tough.

Re:Three weeks and now......

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:19:46 GMT

Just as a matter of interest Tony, how many days do you ski a year ?

Re:Three weeks and now......

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 21:15:32 GMT

Couldn't wait for 3 weeks, so just spent the weekend at the Fedberg, great conditions, but not enough range. Good practice for 2 weeks time.

Re:Three weeks and now......

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:12:04 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:Just as a matter of interest Tony, how many days do you ski a year ?

Not enough is the honest answer.
I have been getting in 3 weeks a season, and aim to continue doing so for as long as finances allow and my body stands up to it I guess.
If I could do more, I would.
For example, if money were no object and for example I won the lottery, I would spend at least every other week during the winter out on snow somewhere if I could.

Re:Three weeks and now......

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 18:28:04 GMT

Agreed

Re:Three weeks and now......

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 19:13:28 GMT

Then there's Japan, South America, New Zealand, Australia...

Re:Three weeks and now......

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 22:36:48 GMT

andyhull wrote:Then there's Japan, South America, New Zealand, Australia...

No, that would have to be during the summer months when I would manage to force myself onto a beach in the Maldives, Greek Islands or somewhere warm. You need to have some warm as well.

Re:Three weeks and now......

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 23:44:01 GMT

Tony_H wrote:
For example, if money were no object and for example I won the lottery, I would spend at least every other week during the winter out on snow somewhere if I could.

Are you sure Tony? That's 4 flights a month for say 3 months, for someone who is not that keen on flying.

Would be cheaper to drive to Maryhofen, sorry, Freudian slip there, get a small apartment for you and the Frau. Do a spot of evening bar work to pay for food, and buy a season pass, cost about the same as two one week passes.

Now, that's a plan, you don't need a lottery win.

Benefits:
Low average cost per week.
After 3 weeks there is usually a noticable difference in your balance.
Halway through the season, you will be skiing fantastically well
You meet shedloads of people.
At the end of the season, wander back to blighty with the mother of all suntans.

Go for it.

Re:Three weeks and now......

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 09:49:18 GMT

I actually dont have a problem flying Dave, I USED TO. Anyway, I would probably drive about from resort to resort. It was only a dreamy idea assuming money was not an issue, and seeing as it unfortunately is, your wonderful idea is a total non starter I am afraid.
Nice thinking though.

Re:Three weeks and now......

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 09:59:35 GMT

But the dream Tony, is magical, can you imagine waking every morning to the fresh clean air, crisp white snow, views to die for, bugger, money, it all comes down to money and never having quite enough to do what you will when you want.
Where's that spare quid for tomorrow.

Re:Three weeks and now......

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 16:27:19 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:But the dream Tony, is magical, can you imagine waking every morning to the fresh clean air, crisp white snow, views to die for, bugger, money, it all comes down to money and never having quite enough to do what you will when you want.
Where's that spare quid for tomorrow.

**** it, you' re right.