J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by OldAndy

Ian Wickham wrote:

AAahhhh don't be grumpy :D

See what happens when you let children play Wickers !!
:roll:
I bet little W didn't expect to have this effect when she posted the question yesterday :thumbup:

Iceman wrote:I think i just did a little wee! :D:D:D:D:D:D

TMI!

Nice one Andy!

snowb4ndit wrote:I've already got what I want this year...He'll forget by next year! :lol:

Oooooh :roll:
I do hope that there is a response to this post to give the alternative viewpoint.
:mrgreen:

snowb4ndit wrote:

Trust me Julia, this tactic works!!!

Ermmmmmmm..........
Possible tactical error here Snowb4ndit???????
Doesn't someone else also read this forum?

You may have just been rumbled ....
:roll:

Julia Moss wrote:Thanks Carol,

Just the sort of thing I'm looking for but can't imagine I'd convince my OH that £370 is worth it, I'm having trouble convincing myself.

Top Tip :thumbup:

Julia - convincing yourself will be easy if you follow these two simple steps.

1 - find the most expensive, most perfect, most amazing pair you can find, send the link to OH and say that "these are what I need [honorific/pet name of choice] but they are just too much"
2 - make sure you have found a very suitable and expensive (but not horiffic) alternative, suggest these instead. OH should be so relieved at just how frugal you are being that aquiescence to the purchase will immediately follow!

Should this tactic not work then the killer is to remind OH just how painful the ski holiday will be should you be reduced to wearing [existing pants/something totally unsuitable].

This will work - it is a tactic my OH has perfected over the years ....
:oops:

Mind you I reckon the forecasters are running scared after so many weeks of promising snow "next week".
Couple of days ago Tignes was saying 30/40cm snow now it is down to 15cm !!!
Hedging their bets I reckon.

Never mind, it will arrive!

jbakes87 wrote:
I'm staying in Le Praz at 1300, usually depends on cost and mood to be honest on whether I want to take a break and sit down for lunch somewhere on the mountain. .......
..... I much prefer eating at places on the slope than heading back into the resort.

OK JB, my thoughts.
Courchevel is as much about where to avoid as where to go. It deserves the reputation as "exclusive", the fur coat brigade are usually out in force - but probably less so early season.
Avoid ...
Restaurants near Altiport.
Panoramique at top of Solaise.
Restaurants at top of Verdons (where cable car goes from) except the take away window on the piste side or the bigger restaurant near the cable car for a warm up drink.
Chalet de Pierres on the green run into Courchevel 1850.
Centre of 1850 - particularly Le Tremplin, I love it, having a crepe and coffee but .... This is the place that advertised plat du jour for 300 euros (in their defense this was for 2 people).

On the hill in Courchevel which are by no means cheap as chips but much better value ....
Chenus self service (on the Chenus, surprise surprise), also has take away cabin for crepes and hot dogs etc. and just round the corner on same hill La Soucoupe.
Above 1650 either La Casserole or Belle Air
Should you want a "celebration" meal one lunchtime then I would recommend Belle Air (do book) as the best of the mid priced options where you will have superb food and be really looked after.
Also the great big place at the top of the bubble from La Tania that I cannot remember the name of is not too horiffic in terms of price - never had anything but a drink their myself.

Top Tip !!!! :thumbup:
Do not judge a place by outward appearance as "rustic charm" (read tatty) can hide an exclusive eaterie and bill. Do check what you are letting yourself in for before ordering.
To me the difference in Courchevel is the range of restaurants, and prices, rather than all being top end.

Enjoy ....... :D