J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by AllyG

bedrock barney wrote:Ally, put Icy on anyway.

I'll help - how about Borovets on 14/11/12.

Top of the list!

Go on, you have the power :mrgreen:

As a matter of fact, I do know exactly where Icy's going, and when (because he said so, some time ago) :wink:

He's going to stay in his brother's chalet in XXX on the XXX

Actually, I (think I think) I do understand how he feels, because I've always been something of a rebel against authority myself :twisted:

I guess he doesn't want to be pinned down, like a butterfly on a board. He'd rather be having fun, flitting about the place - dodging lists and Excel sheets etc. :lol:

So - good luck to you Icy, and I hope you have a great ski holiday in XXX :D

List of those J2Skiers off ski-ing/boarding in 2012/13


Verbier_ski_bum going to Verbier in 35 days on the 01/12/2012
Bandit going to Grimentz in 44 days on the 10/12/2012
Geno68 going to Davos in 55 days on the 21/12/2012
Colinlambert_1 going to St Gervais in 56 days on the 22/12/2012
Joe Colin going to Morzine in 56 days on the 22/12/2012
Snapzzz going to Les Arcs in 63 days on the 29/12/2012
Bedrock Barney going to Val d'Isere in 64 days on the 30/12/2012
Snowy0000 going to Morzine in 64 days on the 30/12/2012
AlistairS going to Lech and Zurs in 71 days on the 06/01/2013
Smartski going to La Plagne in 71 days on the 06/01/2013
Oldboarder going to Les Arcs in 77 days on the 12/01/2013
ATOO going to La Tania in 77 days on the 12/01/2013
Caltonhat going to Les Arcs in 77 days on the 12/01/2013
Ian W going to Manigod in 77 days on the 12/01/2013
Catp going to Tignes in 77 days on the 12/01/2013
AllyG going to Tignes in 77 days on the 12/01/2013
Tiger7 going to Tignes in 78 days on the 13/01/2013
Daved going to Tignes in 78 days on the 13/01/2013
Ade73 going to Tignes in 78 days on the 13/01/2013
Joe Colin going to Tignes in 78 days on the 13/01/2013
Felthorpe going to Tignes in 78 days on the 13/01/2013
Far Queue going to Tignes in 78 days on the 13/01/2013
Brooksy going to Tignes in 78 days on the 13/01/2013
Lindylou going to St Foy in 83 days on the 18/01/2013
Andyhull going to Meribel in 83 days on the 18/01/2013
Andyoneill going to Val d'Isere in 84 days on the 19/01/2013
Tony_H going to Champoluc in 85 days on the 20/01/2013
AlistairS going to Sauze D'Oulx in 98 days on the 02/02/2013
Scarletgirl going to Mayrhofen in 98 days on the 02/02/2013
NelliePs going to La Plagne in 104 days on the 08/02/2013
Caltonhat going to Arabba in 105 days on the 09/02/2013
Dobby going to Risoul in 106 days on the 10/02/2013
Lizzie-B going to Morillon in 112 days on the 16/02/2013
Dan55 going to Yllas (Finland) in 113 days on the 17/02/2013
Michelle63 going to Sauze D'Oulx in 113 days on the 17/02/2013
Far Queue going to Lech in 119 days on the 23/02/2013
Brooksy going to Obergurgl in 133 days on the 09/03/2013

If anyone wants to be put on the list, please just say so and when and where you're going.

This list is not compulsory. I am not an autocrat. I have always been a firm believer in democracy. And furthermore I am also a pacifist - so I'm not going to start a 'list' war :lol:

If anyone (like Icy) doesn't want to go on the list, then of course they don't have to. The only difference will be that they have to update their own number of sleeps/days until their holiday, themselves. If you're on the list then I will do it for you.

The good news is that we've all got one day less to wait before we get on the snow (whether you're on my list or off my list) :D

andyhull wrote:

AllyG wrote:We've got a really lovely day here - clear and sunny, with a bit of wind (more like a gentle breeze really, compared with what we usually have!), and not too cold :D

That's not helping.

Pouring down again here.

If it makes you feel any better Andy, I'm stuck indoors cleaning today :cry:

We've got a really lovely day here - clear and sunny, with a bit of wind (more like a gentle breeze really, compared with what we usually have!), and not too cold :D

But the forecast is for heavy rain tomorrow.

kusanagi wrote:and dpes the carre neige include rescue costs for off-piste skiing without a guide?

Yes it does.

kusanagi wrote:
The Neige card only covers everything up on the mountain.

It covers a lot more than that.

http://www.carreneige.com

Rescue and evacuation*

From the moment ski patrollers are sent right up to your transfer to the most appropriate medical facility, Carré Neige is by your side. Totally reassuring !
> In the mountains more than anywhere else, rescue services are crucial. Thanks to Carré Neige, the search, rescue and initial transport costs are all covered.
Reimbursement of medical, pharmaceutical and hospitalization costs... !

From the smallest to the more serious injuries, it's totally advantageous
> Because your health is priceless, Carré Neige reimburses the medical costs still incumbent on you after those reimbursed by the national healthcare system and/or your supplementary health insurance up to 3000€ (with a deductible of 46€).
> This 100% coverage applies regardless of the severity of the accident and the amount of costs incurred !

* In France : with no maximum amount; Outside of France: 15,000€ maximum
Repatriation

If you are unable to travel, Carré Neige will take you home, along with the members of your family. Totally practical !
> Mountain holidays are wonderful. But only if you're in shape to enjoy them! So if your condition prevents you from travelling normally, Carré Neige will ensure your repatriation and that of your children under 15, and even bring your vehicle home if necessary.
Ski pass reimbursement

With Carré Neige, your unused ski passes and ski lessons** are reimbursed. Totally magical !
> Imagine the following : you have an accident on the first day of your holiday and have to go home. Relax !
> In all of these situations and many others, Carré Neige reimburses your unused ski passes and ski lessons**.

The repatriation however is only to Europe (there's a long list of countries).

If you get the EHIC as well, there will still be certain things you're not covered for. Like:
1. Cancellation insurance (French people can buy this as part of the Carre Neige).
2. Theft of cash/cards/passport etc. and the costs associated with obtaining another passport.
3. Loss of luggage and costs of buying more in resort (unless this is covered under your household insurance)
4. Theft of skis.

And I expect there are several other things I've forgotten!

I suppose the largest item could potentially be if you're held to be liable for hurting another skier/snowboarder. I'm not sure if this is covered under the Carre Neige. It is with my snowsports travel insurance.

Don't do that Snapzzz - it would be a shocking waste of a perfectly good lift pass :twisted:

Thanks Dave Mac for the explanation.

John - it seems a little early for snow here in the U.K. :shock:

Hi DaveMac, it's nice to know that Snapzzz and I aren't the only failures on here :D

I don't get what you were trying to do with the youngsters (other than teach them tennis I mean). Did you want them to become professional tennis players or what?

Anyway, it sounds like you've got plenty of other things to do to occupy your time with :D