J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by Dave Mac

Sounds like a good day, Pabs.

I had all the gear ready to load yeaterday, but did a check on the road conditions and snow report to Cairngorm. I calculated that a 2.5 hour normal journey time would extend out to nealy 4 hours, each way, so decided against. Many of the bad roads were close to us.

However, Glenshee is about to open. Six of us are staying in Braemar for the week up to Hogmanay, and Glenshee is close. So we have a plan!

Will have to take turns in being on guide dog duty, but that's all do-able.

I can do all trades, founds, blockwork, joinery, roofing, electrics, putsch, final finishings. Everything except gas.

I will need a lift pass for all resorts. Oh, and you would have to run the idea past my frau.

Since I am plumbing in a new electic shower on Christmas Eve, you might want to leave that a day or two. :wink:

Damn, she's just told me I have two bathrooms to do in February. :(

Tony_H wrote:

NellyPS wrote: Anyone know how I make it bigger?

Oooooooooooh yes matron

Tony, stoppit! :mrgreen:

Nelly, you stoppit too, you keep setting him up. :-)

Tony_H wrote:No no no, never ever wear ski jackets to travel in.
Pack them in your ski bag and travel lighter.

In the spirit of saving the world, and keeping one's luggage light, I wear my jacket through the airport. (Together with my only pair of trousers). My sallos do get into the ski bag if I am taking one.

I don't mind the sallos getting some wax transfer, but, my ski jacket has to last such a long time. :oops:

I'm sorry that you were disappointed in some aspects of Zermatt, snowbirdd. Your compatriots on epic ski did point out the difference that a month makes to the snow conditions.

With regard to the degree of difficulty, by and large Zermatt is a cruisers area. Indeed, on the Sunnega/Rothorn, there is only a "pretend black", (allegedly, and that is a personal view, please don't try this run without your parents' knowledge!)

People go to Zermatt for many reasons, but I would suggest that the dominant reason is the imposing Matterhorn. Also, Zermatt has retained many elements of it's history and charachter.

It does look as though you could find what you are looking for elsewhere in Europe.

But, I bow in respect, that you went to Zermatt for a long weekend!

SF, Wow, I sympathise, but this is about what to do. After my OH broke her leg just over a year ago, she had physio right up until when we went skiing, (after the plaster cast came off!) She skiied really well, albeit quite gently.

However, after the season end, she was hit with the sciatica. This went on for months, but eventually it went. She did have some remedial massage and extra physio, and her feeling was that this did help quite a bit.

Have you changed anything recently, footwise, new shoes or trainers. Have you started a newsport/fitness activity? Gone biking? Been injured?

I would suggest this, don't wait until after Christmas, you will lose a couple of weeks. Find a physio/masseur now. Suggest that you look at sports clubs, say your local rugby club. Talk to a sports doctor.

She knows where the extra special Christmas box is hidden. :wink:

Glenshee still close, but Cairngorm is looking pretty good. Now then, what will work?

Me ~"Cairngorm's looking good dear, do you fancy us nipping up there tomorrow?"
Her~ "We can't both go, who would look after the dog? Tell you what, why don't you go, yourself?"
Me~ "I couldn't possibly leave you, my love, why don't you go, I'll look after the dog."
Her~ "Yes OK, then" :shock:

Maybe have to think of a different approach.