J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by EmmaEvs

OldAndy wrote:But we must know whose socks they were?
Who sacrificed them for you Scapula?

:lol: I wonder if he nicked them off his neighbour's line!

10/10 Scapula (and credit to idea donors) I love an ingenious solution!!

Dave Mac wrote:Steady folks. The runs are all perfectly skiable as they are. They will get even better, and by the time we drive up there on Friday, conditions should be perfect!
We skied over to Leogang today, man that was good stuff.

Hmmm... I used to work with a guy who was a keen gardener. Every year without fail the weather would be fantastic on the weeks he booked off. Others used to check which weeks he was having and book the same.

I think I will be needing your itinerary for next year Mr Mac. Thank you :lol:

Hi DixieDean,

I've been reading this thread with interest. I'm really sorry to hear about MrsD, and really hope she gets some good news soon.

Anyway, I just took a quick look on the internet to see whether I could find anything on skiing with osteopenia. Came across an old thread on (I think) an American site called Ski Diva. Some of the ladies said that they still ski after having been diagnosed with it, and their readings are similar to MrsD's. They are in the 'I'm not going to let this spoil my fun' camp.

I've been wondering what I would do in the same situation. Would I say stuff it, if I can injure myself just as easily putting on a seat belt I may as well get some fun in before something happens? Or would I be sensible and consider that I would prefer not to add any additional risk? I'm really not sure. It's a very personal decision.

NHS direct suggests the National Osteoporosis Society for support (http://www.nos.org.uk/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?PID=268&srcid=). Maybe MrsD would feel better speaking to others who have been in the same situation? No doubt some of them have been and potentially still are skiers. Maybe they can offer some real experience and possibly inspiration for MrsD who is probably feeling pretty low at the moment.

EDIT - I'm not suggesting that this is a substitute for seeking more medical advice, just that it's an additional avenue for support :D

Dave Mac wrote:Steady folks. The runs are all perfectly skiable as they are. They will get even better, and by the time we drive up there on Friday, conditions should be perfect!
We skied over to Leogang today, man that was good stuff.

Well Dave, I've just checked recent images on Auhofcam and the slopes look very nice indeed. You. Lucky. Bugger. :lol:

mjjw69 wrote:Really good question. A lot is the simple answer and in fact Billip covered the majority of it. However nothing will ever top the feeling of joy i had when i saw my 5 year old whizzing down a blue run at the end of a weeks Ski school last year. I have skied for the best part of 10 years, been overtaken by many young Austrian kids as they screamed with excitement, but to see your own child having such fun was utterly FANTASTIC.

Awww that's so sweet. I haven't even got any kids yet but one of my favourite pastimes is working out how I'd get them (my fictitious munchkin/s) to learn e.g. how young, cost, would my skiing be good enough to operate those reins you can get etc etc...

Brilliant question Andy!

Snow - growing up in the UK it becomes a very rare treat when you're a child. I don't think that ever leaves us really. Seeing it everywhere is still mind blowing :lol:

Mountains - to ski you pretty much have to be in and on mountains covered in snow. Is there anyone on the face of the planet who isn't completely awed by them? Amazing.

Fun - Skiing, stopping skiing for refreshments, starting back again, learning something new, being challenged, meeting other happy people etc etc etc

Just a couple of reasons why I love skiing.

No but I hope it's not true. Me and MrEvs going with my bruv and his girlfriend in a couple of weeks :lol:

No way 2) is still in the running! The only criteria was no new boots. New footbeds is not new boots. Ahaaaaaa! :lol: