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Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:16:03 GMT

I think I am getting to the point where I am going to end the season here and go home...

In the last few weeks I have had a string of bad luck which has included boiler breakdown at home and a huge repair bill, tortoise hibernation problems so we have lost one of our tortoises and the others are all now out of hibernation, they have incurred an huge vet bill and now need lots of attention for the rest of the winter. My eldest son seems to have abandoned the house and has been staying on London so I have no one at home to monitor the lodgers and now to top it all I've gone and lost my car key and I don't have a spare! Apparently I have now got to get the car towed to dealer and pay out a fortune to get a new key...I feel like crying and am almost on the point of booking flights (Because my car is now grounded)and going home.

Just when I get over one problem and begin to relax and enjoy myself again another one comes along...I love skiing and have given up so much to be able to do it but I am finding it so difficult to enjoy myself when all these things are going wrong.

Anyone know a good locksmith in or near the Morzine area?

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:14:10 GMT

So sorry to hear your bad news, so hope it does not result in your coming home. You must love it you would not be doing a second season if you did,nt. I so wish I lived near your house I could have looked in for you and helped with the tortoise. So hope things look up for you. You are doing what I just dont have the courage to do just yet.

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:28:46 GMT

Hi Snowbandit,
I'm really sorry to hear about the problem with the tortoises - I know how much you care about them. Let's hope the other ones are okay.

And I sympathise with you about the other problems as well - unexpected huge bills are a real pain!

Best of luck with finding your missing car key before you have to pay that enormous garage bill. One of my friends is always losing her car keys so I gave her one of those key-card finding alarms for Christmas - the keys don't half make a racket when you push the button on the card in your wallet!

I hope you're feeling more positive soon and you don't chuck it all in just yet and return to the U.K.

I'm feeling pretty terrible myself at the moment - I've got a simply shocking cold and I had to go to a funeral yesterday, and I can't do any work. So I've been amusing myself by thinking of naughty double entendres for the romance thread :wink:

Ally

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:29:52 GMT

Thanks Rose for being so kind. :D

I really don't want to go back to the UK and if I do it will be to sell up and make a permanent move to the Alps. My plan is to do that in the summer, but right now I am feeling deflated and am also going to be completely skint by the time this car is sorted....If it can be sorted? If it cant get done then I am definitely going home, no way am I doing my job on foot and buses! I'm not sure I want to be out here for the next three months with no money at all either.

Everything was so carefully planned and now with all these events taking place it's a wash out.

The snow is amazing too! :-(

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:37:19 GMT

AllyG wrote:Hi Snowbandit,
I'm really sorry to hear about the problem with the tortoises - I know how much you care about them. Let's hope the other ones are okay.

And I sympathise with you about the other problems as well - unexpected huge bills are a real pain!

Best of luck with finding your missing car key before you have to pay that enormous garage bill. One of my friends is always losing her car keys so I gave her one of those key-card finding alarms for Christmas - the keys don't half make a racket when you push the button on the card in your wallet!

I hope you're feeling more positive soon and you don't chuck it all in just yet and return to the U.K.

I'm feeling pretty terrible myself at the moment - I've got a simply shocking cold and I had to go to a funeral yesterday, and I can't do any work. So I've been amusing myself by thinking of naughty double entendres for the romance thread :wink:

Ally

Sorry to hear that you are feeling bad at the moment and sorry about your bereavement. The funeral puts things in to perpective somewhat!

I'm still feeling crap though...Maybe I'll feel better again after a day on the snow tomorrow and you'll feel a bit better after the day on the sofa.

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:58:10 GMT

Not sure if this can be done where you are. But I have heard that if you have a four digit number from your key you can order a spare much cheaper. If not someone who knows what they are doing can break into your car and find the number. If you can get this done it could save on tow costs.

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:04:18 GMT

I think you are talking about the VIN number which can also be found on the log book. This will enable the dealer or locksmith to cut a new key. The key will open the car but not start it as the car has to be programmed to the key. Something to do with the immobiliser.

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:09:23 GMT

Sorry, I hope the key turns up.

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:42:07 GMT

A few years ago a young friend of ours drove his car to a beach barbecue and lost the one and only key somewhere in the sand. And, like you said Snowbandit, the garage had to fetch the car in order to reprogram the new key. I think it cost him over a hundred pounds. And then, a few days later he found the old key in the sand with a metal detector!

It wasn't the funeral of anyone close to me Snowbandit, but he was the grandfather of my 4 year old godson, and I spent pretty much the whole day there basically babysitting and trying to help the family through a very difficult day.

Oh, and re your tortoise, I did some research beforehand on Heaven and animals because I was expecting some difficult questions from my godson, and the official party line is that animals don't have souls and don't go to Heaven, but there are plenty of Christians who are convinced their pets are up there waiting for them and there are a few wobbly bits in the bible inferring that possibly animals do go to Heaven. So, just possibly, your tortoise is up there enjoying his favourite food and frolicking in the sunshine.

Ally

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:26:55 GMT

Life has a habit of doing that to us. I think it has a sneaky way of assessing when things are going well, and you are off guard. It sees your vulnerabilities and dumps on you.

My solution is to meditate. Even if you are not practiced at doing this, You might find just sitting quietly and not thinking about the problems you face will help. It allows your brain to reset and put things in to better perspective. You could try just counting your breaths for twenty minutes. Every time a problem pops into your mind, dismiss it and start counting again.

You never know know but in a relaxed state you may remember where your keys are, or come up with a brilliant solution for the Tortoises. Anyway you are out there trying to live the dream and we are rooting for you.

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:43:06 GMT

Keep your chin up...I sort of agree with Trenchers solution but substitute meditation with gin.

Think of all the great times you have had, are still having and will have in the future. Life is full of ups and downs...quite like skiing really. I guess compared with some your problems are small and fleeting but just get you when you just don't need them.

Life will be better tomorrow.....when you look out of the window at the snow and think of the fun ahead.

Keep smiling )

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:49:21 GMT

Meditation works for some, but personally I find that alcohol tends to help more :twisted:

Really sorry to hear your issues Snowb4ndit, I hope you decide to stay and can work the problems out. Is there a spare key in the UK? Perhaps you could get it sent out via secure courier. At least this will allow you to drive to a dealer for a spare rather than the cost of a tow.

Sounds like your son needs putting over your knee and getting a good spanking :shock: I assume it was agreed he would keep an eye on the lodgers.

Chin up, at least the snow is excellent )

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:25:42 GMT

Thank you all for your replies.

Trencher, I wouldn't call it meditation but I did rub a Buddha's belly today, he was grinning at me. I looked him in the eyes and said "Come on mate help me out".

10 minutes later, my hubby phoned to say he had found the spare key!!! Yippee!!!

Baldeagle and FQ, I am taking your advice :thumbup: Now where shall I buy my Vodka and DC tonight?

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:52:00 GMT

Delighted that the Buddha came good! One big relief I would imagine!

Is there anybody who could help you out on the home front?

I'm coming out to Les Gets/Morzine on 11th Feb - if you fancy meeting a random J2 skier for a coffee that week it would be good to meet you

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:54:14 GMT

Great news that a key is found!

I may be having a day in Morzine in about 2 weeks if you fancy showing me the best snow.

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:06:34 GMT

Congratulations to your hubby :thumbup:

At least that's one problem solved :D

Ally

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:53:32 GMT

He found the spare key 'we' didn't know 'we' had..............In my handbag! :oops:

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:56:13 GMT

kateshaw wrote:Delighted that the Buddha came good! One big relief I would imagine!

Is there anybody who could help you out on the home front?

I'm coming out to Les Gets/Morzine on 11th Feb - if you fancy meeting a random J2 skier for a coffee that week it would be good to meet you

Would love to...I'll pm you my french mobile and you can send me a text when you are around these parts. :thumbup:

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:57:01 GMT

Snapzzz wrote:Great news that a key is found!

I may be having a day in Morzine in about 2 weeks if you fancy showing me the best snow.

Would love to...I'll pm you my french mobile and you can send me a text when you are around these parts or know when you will be. :thumbup:

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:10:35 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:He found the spare key 'we' didn't know 'we' had..............In my handbag! :oops:

:D sounds like me. Night before our holiday lost my passport..........it was in my handbag.
Right thats the start of things going right for you, no more talk of jacking it all in :D.

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:19:37 GMT

RoseR wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:He found the spare key 'we' didn't know 'we' had..............In my handbag! :oops:

:D sounds like me. Night before our holiday lost my passport..........it was in my handbag.
Right thats the start of things going right for you, no more talk of jacking it all in :D.

Thanks :wink:

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:45:19 GMT

It's funny when a woman losses something, as they are normally the "finders" in the household and the men are the "can't finders". So I think it comes as a shock to the system when things are reversed. I know I always feel so relieved when that happens.

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Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:51:39 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:..............In my handbag! :oops:

Well i can believe and excuse that as we all know what a bottomless pit of mystery a woman's handbag is!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

snowb4ndit wrote:Would love to...I'll pm you my french mobile and you can send me a text when you are around these parts or know when you will be.

great, many thanks.....we are going to flaine from 4th feb but suspect there will be a day out to morzine/les gets

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:58:38 GMT

We did a day in Flaine and the GM last year. It's only half hour away.

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:17:56 GMT

Trencher wrote:It's funny when a woman losses something, as they are normally the "finders" in the household and the men are the "can't finders". So I think it comes as a shock to the system when things are reversed. I know I always feel so relieved when that happens.

I quite often misplace things for a short while but don't usually lose things completely unless they have been stolen.

I have never lost car keys, in fact I've never lost any keys before.

I lost my ski poles a couple of weeks ago too...Oh no! It must be my age!

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:32:34 GMT

I should have read this from end to start!!
Glad it's sorted, I like happy endings :D

When we moved house a few weeks ago I misplaced my spare car key and my other, which was in a coat pocket, got packed on a van and taken.
Was frantic.
Had visions of moving minus my car, which luckily was parked at our neighbours and not blocking the new peoples way.

Somehow I did find the spare - but it was a worrying few hours.

Hang in there. The snow is pants in Blighty.

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:56:45 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:

Trencher wrote:It's funny when a woman losses something, as they are normally the "finders" in the household and the men are the "can't finders". So I think it comes as a shock to the system when things are reversed. I know I always feel so relieved when that happens.

I quite often misplace things for a short while but don't usually lose things completely unless they have been stolen.

I have never lost car keys, in fact I've never lost any keys before.

I lost my ski poles a couple of weeks ago too...Oh no! It must be my age!

Thats a shame ....as I thought I was gonna have to pop over and organise you :wink:

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:29:09 GMT

Hang in there SB, deal with the problems 1 day at a time )

Buy yourself a Happy Buddha )

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:18:17 GMT

bandit wrote:
Buy yourself a Happy Buddha )

What wil Scapula say ????
:oops:

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:05:37 GMT

SB you and I need to talk about a possible business venture. I'll contact you next week when I've finished ADH. Don't give up.

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:25:56 GMT

Tony_H wrote:SB you and I need to talk about a possible business venture.

:shock: :shock:

Tortoise Airport Transfers. "We get you there in time for your return flight!" :twisted:

Lol, sorry, could not resist.

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:37:10 GMT

When I first saw this thread I thought maybe mid season blues, however it's only January and clearly this is a bit more serious. Glad you found your keys, buddha came good:)

If you are considering a permanent move would going home now and sorting the problems not be such a bad thing, at least you would have piece of mind that things are in hand again and you know you're going back forever.

Or could you go home for a couple of weeks to sort things?

Whatever you do I hope it works out, it would be a shame to have to come back early with such amazing snow.

And meditate, works for me x

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:01:39 GMT

Car key handed in at the tourist office!!! Yippee!!!

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:12:24 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:Car key handed in at the tourist office!!! Yippee!!!

Result ..... now just the boiler :wink:

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:23:12 GMT

snowb4ndit wrote:Car key handed in at the tourist office!!! Yippee!!!

So there are still some decent people out there

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:24:46 GMT

Snapzzz wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:Car key handed in at the tourist office!!! Yippee!!!

So there are still some decent people out there

One or two of us :wink:

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:31:02 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

Snapzzz wrote:

snowb4ndit wrote:Car key handed in at the tourist office!!! Yippee!!!

So there are still some decent people out there

One or two of us :wink:

I was right - Wickers had it all the time :mrgreen:

Re:Ready to throw the towel in and end my ski season here.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:51:27 GMT

When I went to check lost property at the police office they brought out a box full of car keys...Said all had been handed in since beginning of 2012!!!

So it seems that there are many decent people out there. :thumbup: