J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by RoseR

Tony_H wrote:I often get nosebleeds after flying and sometimes during the first day or two in resort. Is that linked to altitude problems?

It could well be Tony, or high blood pressure.

I had mentioned on here before that the first few days of my holiday were always difficult because of altitude probs. Even though I dont go to really high places. Then I found out I was suffering from chronic anaemia, which mimics the same symptoms of altitude probs.
So this year all probs gone, went to Finland, low altitude and I had surgery back in the summer to alleviate the medical probs that were causing the anaemia. So fantastic holiday, no probs at all and so much more energy, no breathlessness, no headaches or spinning out. So have yet to find out if it was the anaemia or the altitude that caused my distress. Probably not helped by both.
Strange you say Ise dexamethasone used for altitude sickness, never knew that, but knew Diamox. Actually when I had surgery last year I was given dexamethasone, high dose pre anaesthetic. How good was that, I have never felt so good after anaesthetic before, came home on same day as surgery, did'nt sleep, ate like a horse and never felt like I had just had a full anaethetic. Will always insist on that again.

caron-a wrote:I've got an agreement with my boys - perfect skiing and then they can learn to board.

they're paralleling down blacks now, they've got a week of lessons in tignes at easter, one more holiday without lessons (which they hate) and then they can learn to board.

they won't like being a beginner again. all part of the plan :twisted:

My Son, aged 27 had his first ever winter holiday last week, courtesy of me, 'cos we couldnt go. He had a boarder taster session, the verdict: No way, too dangerous, if I damage myself then I am s*****d for work, but god is'nt the apre ski good. Would go again just for that. So not another convert.

smirnoff_skier wrote:Well after all the time spent at the ski village in the snow last week, I have cobbled together some lovely snowy footage of our exploits.
Yes its not quite the same as the alps, but it was exciting anyway.

Hope you all enjoy!

Looks great fun, I can feel a visit to the in laws in Sheffield coming on :lol:

snowb4ndit wrote:

RoseR wrote:I can not actually remember the last meal I cooked. OH does all the cooking, he loves it. When I have the girls round for a 'witches coven'. as he calls it, he cooks us a 3 course dinner then goes out. I'm in charge of housework and decorating, he cooks.

Rose, like you my oh does all the cooking. He's also pretty good at housework too. I'm worried now though because he's discovered this forum and you know what that means!!! We'll have to get an aupair :shock:

When we first got married the arrangement was he cooks, I wash up. So the first thing I did was buy a dishwasher. :lol:

I can not actually remember the last meal I cooked. OH does all the cooking, he loves it. When I have the girls round for a 'witches coven'. as he calls it, he cooks us a 3 course dinner then goes out. I'm in charge of housework and decorating, he cooks.

Yes Caron this is the new J2 cook forum. I think we are all bored to-day :lol:

caron-a wrote:I can't get yorkshire pudding right no matter how many times I make toad in the hole.
any advice :?:

I cant get it right either, but my resident chef can, mind you he does come from Yorkshire. He says the secret is make it 4 hours in advance and keep whisking it. For 6 yorkshire puds, 6 heaped spoonfuls plain flour, 2 eggs, pinch salt, eggcup of water, then top up with milk to correct consistency et voila perfect puds.