J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by OldAndy

Iceman wrote:I am not 100% sure what to expect, but it something that I have always wanted to do so am giving it a go.

It is my 40th next year so am going to go to Botswana on Safari I think - next year will be an expensive one!!

Great thing about my GOAT is that she does not live for beach holidays!! :thumbup:

Botswana - wonderful country, been lucky enough to go a few times.
Favourite of all the African countries I have visited.

Love it !!!!

Took a mate with the Lout when they were 16 to Cyprus.
Worked well, they provided mutual supprt. I have seen the photos.....
:roll:
Only issue was money. Thought the boy was spending quite a lot, but he is usually good so didn't complain. Found out afterwards that friend had drastically underestimated cash needed! We were paying for both.
Had a good chat with parents and had all contacts and copy of insurance etc - oh and I kept passport, tickets etc.
I don't see the problem as long as they really are good friends Snapzzz - worse thing would be them falling out.
Can said friend ski?
May cause issues if she is a beginner?
That is assuming it is a girl friend, have you asked, Snapzzz????
Snapzzz Minor is getting to that age when a boyfriend could be very appealing??
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Iceman wrote:2 weeks tomorrow I am off to Iceland. ZERO light pollution. Hoping to see some great night time sights :thumbup:

2 days time off to Tanzania.......
Hurricane lamps are terrible for light polution.
:mrgreen:
oh and camp fires and torches too.....

Iceman wrote:Come on guys, less wibble more sensible advice - including you Mr Admin ;)

Thank you Icy - good to know you are policing the forum as Adders is having a wotsit.
:mrgreen:
I stuck this on the previous page for Allylin;
http://www.ski-west.co.uk/page/86/Helmet_Covers
These people say they do a bespoke service.

Sorry your thread has been a little side tracked, but all amusing stuff.
:thumbup:

tonypants wrote:

I like the the way they made an Angry Birds one and called it 'ticked off bird'

ha ha , maybe they could have called it "seriously not happy feathered friends" :D

Snapzzz wrote:Before i die i really want to go somewhere truly dark on a clear night. I am not sure i have ever seen the milky way like that.

The night ski seems to come down so low you can reach up and touch the stars.
It is amazing.
The first time I experienced this I was on the edge of the Kalahari desert in Botswana - I went about 50 yds away from the camp over a sand dune and lay on my back and watched. Stunning, there was a Lion roaring a few kilometres away, hairs standing up on my neck!
Go for it Snapzzz!
Australian outback, African wild places or out on a boat.
I think the best night skis need dry conditions.
Mind you taking the dog out for her late night wee can be pretty good, no neighbours, no street lights and the two nearest bits of light polution are hidden behind trees.
:D

AllyG wrote:

Admin wrote:

bedrock barney wrote:If I wore this, I wonder what distance my children would put between us!!

Far enough away to be able to disown you, but without placing you out of range of the sniper's rifle I imagine. 8)

More like they wouldn't want to be out of range of your wallet :lol:

I find youngsters have a very high pain threshold when a wallet is around.
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ALERT - wibble danger on this thread.....