J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Lynn_D

As I now have a fantastic new job to look forward to, I'm finally in a position to book next year's trip(s). :D

Having spent ages looking on the net at just about every resort under the sun, I think we have almost decided on Arabba for a week in January. The reports on various threads have been really helpful so thanks to everyone who has written and posted photos. Our preferred accommodation is Chalet Brigitta so if anyone has stayed here any information would be appreciated.

My next problem is deciding where to go for a second week in March as I have such a long list of places I want to try!

Just wondered if anyone had skied on this surface? I was at a 2 day conference on 'Polymers in Sport' with a session on winter sports and there was a talk on this product (though as it was by the manufacturers they were obviously singing its praises.) ) Trying to decide if it's worth a trip to Halifax (which seems to be the nearest slope) to give it a try?

There was also a great talk from an academic at Sheffield (Prof. Peter Styring) on the Wildfire self waxing ski system and other options for waxes to increase performance for elite athletes. However, his comments on his 'lab' (which in this case was the top of a deserted Austrian glacier product testing the new systems) :shock: were enough to make me think that I'd picked the wrong branch of science (perfect job doesn't come close!!) and that next season can't come quickly enough. :D

Tony_H wrote:
The arrogance of horse riders really gets to me, like you are obliged to stop, slow down, make room, etc. I think its probably got something to do with the fact that most people who have horses also have too much money (bit of a generalisation I know), and therefore think they are automatically more important than the rest of us. A bit like the people who drive Jags and Mercs at 69mph in the outside lane of motorways. Aaaaarrgghhhh. I want a sticker made up for my car saying "I beep at horses" or "I dont slow down for horses".
GET OFF MY ROAD!!!

I wish on the money front – you probably earn a lot more than I do! :D There are a lot of people who think they own the road (in cars, on bikes as well as on horses) and I'm not surprised so many motorists get p*****d off. I've been so tempted to beep at these idiots, but would never forgive myself if it led to an accident (though in most cases, it's no more then they deserve). I hope I don't annoy too many people on the roads I ride on as bar one very short section, it's pretty rural and access roads so we only meet an occasional car (which is usually on its way to a stable yard anyway). I'd rather stick to an arena than risk heavy traffic and the wrath of irate motorists! :(

Anyway, completely off topic again. :oops: It appears Mr F. Drift is back. :lol:

Tony_H wrote:I dont like dogs. My mate has always had Labradors, and they come close to being likeable, but they give my other half bad athsma.
I dont like the fact they ruin your house and make everything smell. Something cats dont do.
I dont however dislike dogs as much as horses. Those things are vile and are only good for making glue. Why do people insist on riding them on the roads???? :evil:

That must be a nightmare for Mrs H - is it just dogs or does any type of fur set off her asthma? One of my best friends is allergic to fur and he has an awful time - it doesn't even need the presence of the animal as I gave him a lift in my car (which must have had stray horse hairs in it) and his eyes streamed and itched for days (though still not as bad as an asthma attack.) Funnily enough, his opinion of horses is now similar to yours! )

Cats aren't always the saints you make out thought – I've had many a kitten try to shin up the curtains, and especially the Christmas tree! :lol:

In defence of some horse riders, a lot of us would rather not be on the roads as it's not particularly safe and extremely annoying for the drivers (I can see things from both sides). Unfortunately, unless you live in the middle of nowhere the options are a bit limited. I make a point of not going out when it's busy, sticking to the verges where possible, avoiding narrow roads completely and try to only use the roads to get to bridleways etc.
What does make my blood boil is the idiots (on both horses and bikes) that insist on either riding two wide or riding up the middle of the road. Add to that the fact that they are often in dark coloured clothing (at dusk) and on blind bends and you've got a recipe for getting squashed and a horrific accident. Oh, and it gives the rest of us a bad name! :twisted:

Anyway, back to guide dogs.... :D

I thought as much :twisted:

NellyPS wrote:

He's just turned 2 and still steals socks and pants, chews my furniture and thinks the back garden is a race circuit.

From my experience, they don't get any better with age. My Jack Russell would insist on bringing me shoes when I sat watching TV - the problem was, they were never mine and never a pair! :lol: Loved her to bits though. :D

Good point! Shame we can't all claim state funded ski trips :D

I think for £30,000 I'd want to buy a ski property (or at least a bit of it), not rent one! :shock:

Never nice when customers lose money, but I think in this case they can probably just about afford it. )