Messages posted by : felthorpe
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We stopped using them when the chatter from others on the same frequency got too much, can be embarassing too. Easier to use a mobile phone.
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I only fly Potato Air if no other option available!
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First pair of Skis - Volkl
Ski Poles And probably will get a lock now that this forum has made me paranoid about losing said new skis! |
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We drove for the first time to Val Thoren last March. We were so fed up with Potato/Kebab Airways et al treating us like cattle, that we thought driving would be a refreshing change.
It took 13 hours door to door through the tunnel, that's from Norwich to Val, so not too bad. It takes that long anyway with driving to the airport, hanging about, flights, hanging about, coaches etc. We took all the home comforts with us including quilts, pillows, towels, loads of food and booze and a fab picnic for the journey. As many ski's and boots and extra clothes as we like. No weight limit, no queueing, no hanging about and first to arrive in resort before the coaches. I can't say that it was cheaper for the two of us but we are off again on 17th Dec with four on board and we reckoin this will be comparable to the cost of flying. You do need snow chains or winter tyres, they won't let you up the mountain without. You also need a flourescent vest or jacket in the car where you can reach it, not in the boot (French rules). We have also invested in the toll reader thingy, so this will hopefully make our journey even smoother. And what's more, there's snow in La Plagne and even if there wasn't, we could always jump in the car and drive to somewhere else. Can't wait, roll on 17th. |
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Me me me me and me
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La Plagne ........ 11
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If you can get up that hill faster than the magic carpet then you must be Superman Andy!!!
Or tied to the back of a skidoo |
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I bought E+O three years ago and they are a great shape (my bum doesn't look big in them), slightly padded (warm) with lycra (stretchy) and fully lined (comfy) and a British make. They were £250 though but I think you deffo get what you pay for.
Have coveted a pair of Millers recently though. |
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