J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Mike from NS

All working on this side of the pond too :!: :thumbup:

I hadn't realized there was a problem. :shock:

It must be a sad life without smilies working :XD: :cry:

Mike :wink:

Is this where we see if Jan can read the DIN setting on Pavel's skis?? :mrgreen:

But it is dangerous (and a bad habit) to simply lean the skis against a wall. We all do it at some point; but we also know what will happen sometime :!:! It will - and we know it :!:


Mike :wink:

Tony_H wrote:
More importantly, youre back!!!!!!!!


:mrgreen:

Now that's exciting :shock:

Kill the fatted calf :!: :!:

I'll sleep better tonight now that I know you're OK and back :shock:

You have been conspicuous due to your absence. :mrgreen: And freezywater, this will hurt - sorry ... but you missed a Pavel quiz :oops:

Even Dshenberger surfaced for that quiz of July 13th. :!:

Good to see that you are back :D

Mike :wink:

ellistine wrote:

Just the five capsizes on Tuesday night whilst trying to nail gybing at speed with the gennaka up. It's just like skiing (well sort of), every capsize was when turning right. The lefts weren't a problem. I used to have exactly the same issues with the dryslope :oops:

This weekend we're on a sort of training/coaching course specific to our class of boat. Absolutely no idea what to expect (appart from rain) but should be a good laugh.

Sounds like fun! Gybing at speed with the gennaka in place with that class of boat takes lots of skill & agility and even more practice to gain that skill. You have to 4 years to reach your peak for the London 2012 games :!: I'm sure you'll be ready to compete "faster, higher, and stronger" :thumbup: :D

And a good laugh is always worth the time invested :wink:
Mike :wink:

Exciting ???

The weather in BC, Cranmore to be precise, gave 6cm of snow yesterday :!:!
How much more excitement do we need for August 31?

On the other hand, the local outdoor swimming pool closed last week, we went canoeing for the first time in 4 years, and my wife goes white water rafting as part of her company meeting tomorrow. (They know how to hold a meeting!) So far no drownings to report.

Now, I'm off to the basement to tell the skis we are only 97 days from the new season. :lol:
Ohhh - the excitement :!: :!: :!:

But, Tony H, a well timed printing press is indeed very exciting when printing at a high speed. Look at all those parts working in perfect synchronization. Now that's exciting -- listen to that cyclic rush of air as it is ehausted :!:

Any exciting sailing moments you care to share ellistine?? Must have been a few close calls.

Mike :roll:

It was really sad to see the people on our (Halifax,N.S.) evening news tonight who are stuck here due to the ZOOM closure. The story told of at least 3 families from the UK who each had to spend 3 and 5 thousand pounds to get back home :!: They had already spend three thousand or more to get over here. Then last night, the plane they had been booked on was cancelled so they had another expensive night at a hotel. Even the taxi drivers wouldn't give them a break. I really feel badly for them. But look at the skyline of Dubai and see why the fuel costs are so high and where all the money has gone. :evil: :roll:

Mike :wink:

Good one Pavel!

With a little consulting of last year's records I do expect I could come up with a cost list of '08 - so I agree with Rossfra8.


For 2009 I have already bought our season's passes for Ski Martock and with the slight increase this year I realize my run count must increase to reach my $0.30/run cost of last year. I think the tally should include all monies spent due to skiing in 2009; Including passport costs if necessary to go to an out of country resort. From Nova Scotia, if I were to go to Maine (Sunday River) for example, a passport will be required for 2009.

Should fuel costs to get to the hill be included? Probably. I base my cost / run on the basic season's pass cost and the number of runs during the year. (One day a year has been my marathon day. This day I strive to be the first chair and ski non stop until I reach 50 or 55 runs. This usually has taken until 7pm with non stop action. This day really helps lower my ratio.)

Perhaps all costs should be included - gasoline, meals,(any monies spent at the hill), as well as any new gear and passes or lift tickets at other hills. With this, my cost/run will take off -- just look at the cost of fuel!! :shock:

My guess for the most marked up item at the ski lodge shops is ski poles.

So Pavel, is the object to spend less for equal enjoyment or just to know the real cost of winter time play??

DaveMac:

We've not met but you seem to have me well pegged :!: :!:

I don't drink my "fair" share and it does seem sad to count my runs. But then I can't paint. :mrgreen: I have one of those plastic golf tally counters and get deep thirlls each time I clock another run -- when I can remember to do so. :oops:

But I really feel costs for the 2009 season should include all money spent for any enjoyment gained in the year on the hills. :evil:

Mike :wink: