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Well here we are at the height of the skiing season in Europe and this
group has very few messages whereas it used to be a caldron of topics
and discussions.

Usenet itself is going downhill - there may be quite a few good groups
but a general sense of decline can be detected.

What in relation to this group is this caused by?


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"remove y" wrote in message
...
Well here we are at the height of the skiing season in Europe and this
group has very few messages whereas it used to be a caldron of topics and
discussions.

Usenet itself is going downhill - there may be quite a few good groups but
a general sense of decline can be detected.

What in relation to this group is this caused by?


--

It's a shame as the newsgroup was always good value, but I think a lot of
discussions were started by non-regulars asking stuff about different
resorts and conversations would follow. I guess newsgroups aren't the first
(or even last) port of call any more.

Heh! It was fun while it lasted

and Odd - You're all *******s as I've already been to Tignes for my
solitary week this year - boo-hoo.

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On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:23:37 -0000, "Paul S" PAULatSONIFEXdotCOdotUK
wrote:


"remove y" wrote in message
...
Well here we are at the height of the skiing season in Europe and this
group has very few messages whereas it used to be a caldron of topics and
discussions.

Usenet itself is going downhill - there may be quite a few good groups but
a general sense of decline can be detected.

What in relation to this group is this caused by?


--

It's a shame as the newsgroup was always good value, but I think a lot of
discussions were started by non-regulars asking stuff about different
resorts and conversations would follow. I guess newsgroups aren't the first
(or even last) port of call any more.

I think you're right, yes. For a while the group also served as a
de-facto general skiing discussion group for mainly UK-based folk, but
that need seems to have been filled by discussion forums like
snowheads, which personally I just can't get on with at all.

Heh! It was fun while it lasted

Sure. I'm sure I'm not the only one who always looks for new postings,
but I really don't think anyone's going to be that interested in me
posting thread after thread of how wonderful Engelberg is ;-)

As it happens, the sun's shining today, but I'm stuck indoors working.
The weekend was great though.

and Odd - You're all *******s as I've already been to Tignes for my
solitary week this year - boo-hoo.

I sympathise. I won't be skiing again until Saturday.
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Ski Club of Great Britain http://www.skiclub.co.uk/
All opinions expressed are those of the poster and in no way reflect those of the Ski Club or its members

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"Ace" wrote in message
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On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:23:37 -0000, "Paul S" PAULatSONIFEXdotCOdotUK
wrote:


..snipsy...


and Odd - You're all *******s as I've already been to Tignes for my
solitary week this year - boo-hoo.

I sympathise. I won't be skiing again until Saturday.

Git

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On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:34:35 +0100, Ace wrote:

Sure. I'm sure I'm not the only one who always looks for new postings,
but I really don't think anyone's going to be that interested in me
posting thread after thread of how wonderful Engelberg is ;-)

Are you permanently based there now?

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-Pip

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On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:07:07 +0000, Pip Luscher
wrote:

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:34:35 +0100, Ace wrote:

Sure. I'm sure I'm not the only one who always looks for new postings,
but I really don't think anyone's going to be that interested in me
posting thread after thread of how wonderful Engelberg is ;-)

Are you permanently based there now?

Not as such, still got the house in France, where I'm sitting watching
the men's downhill as I type. But Engelberg is our official residence,
and we've been there at least every weekend for the last three seasons
(except when doing Ski Club stuff elsewhere). I think I clocked around
60 ski-days there last year, and almost certainly will do as much this
year.

As of two weeks ago, Jude's now working there as a ski instructor,
having been kicked out of her proper job last year, so she's there
most of the time, and we had the cats there all last week (I was away
in SF) so I stayed the extra night and worked from home today, then
drove back with the cats tonight. It's only 1h50m away, so doesn't
exactly need a lot of planning.

So anyway, where's your thread asking for all the latest gen on
Flaine? That's what this group's missing, so get to it.

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Ace
Ski Club of Great Britain http://www.skiclub.co.uk/
All opinions expressed are those of the poster and in no way reflect those of the Ski Club or its members

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On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:53:11 +0100, Ace wrote:

So anyway, where's your thread asking for all the latest gen on
Flaine? That's what this group's missing, so get to it.

Heh, well, I went there last year and this year's already booked. The
snow will be what the snow will be....

Oh, in case I can be bothered to make a day trip, what's the drive
like from Flaine to Chamonix? It's unlikely that I would waste half a
good day driving, but just in case, like.
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-Pip

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On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:16:26 +0000, Pip Luscher
wrote:

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:53:11 +0100, Ace wrote:

So anyway, where's your thread asking for all the latest gen on
Flaine? That's what this group's missing, so get to it.

Heh, well, I went there last year and this year's already booked. The
snow will be what the snow will be....

Just because you know tha answer shouldn't stop you askijng the
question.

Oh, in case I can be bothered to make a day trip, what's the drive
like from Flaine to Chamonix? It's unlikely that I would waste half a
good day driving, but just in case, like.

To Chamonix town, perhaps an hour and a half. Or less, depending on
your driving and traffic. Personally I wouldn't think it worthwhile -
if the snow's good in Cham it's usually better in Flaine. Sometimes a
day at St Gervais/St Nicolas/les Houches etc. can be fun though.

--
Ace
Ski Club of Great Britain http://www.skiclub.co.uk/
All opinions expressed are those of the poster and in no way reflect those of the Ski Club or its members

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"Pip Luscher" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:53:11 +0100, Ace wrote:

So anyway, where's your thread asking for all the latest gen on
Flaine? That's what this group's missing, so get to it.

Heh, well, I went there last year and this year's already booked. The
snow will be what the snow will be....

Oh, in case I can be bothered to make a day trip, what's the drive
like from Flaine to Chamonix? It's unlikely that I would waste half a
good day driving, but just in case, like.
--
-Pip

Depends on the weather, as snow on the Flaine access road can slow things
down dramatically (think chains or textile snow-socks...).
FWIW, last season we drove from Les Carroz to Chamonix (well under an hour,
as I remember) and through the Mont Blanc Tunnel for a day's skiing in
Courmayeur, and felt it was well worth the effort. Must have done, as we did
it again during a return visit a month or so later...

As Ace said, Les Houches is worth a pop, much underrated and is closer, too.

Let us know how you get on!

Roger
www.mountainpassions.com - an Online Magazine with Altitude

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Paul S wrote:

It's a shame as the newsgroup was always good value, but I think a lot of
discussions were started by non-regulars asking stuff about different
resorts and conversations would follow. I guess newsgroups aren't the first
(or even last) port of call any more.

I expect in the old day, most people knew about news even if they didn't
use it. Now, I expect noone knows about it except the ones who are already
using it.

Heh! It was fun while it lasted

and Odd - You're all *******s as I've already been to Tignes for my
solitary week this year - boo-hoo.

I feel your pain. I'm off there for my one week skiing this year in a few
weeks.

I did get a few runs down a hill in High Wycombe on Christmas day which
confirmed I don't really like walking up hills with skis.

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On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:33:43 +0100, Ace wrote:

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:16:26 +0000, Pip Luscher
wrote:

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:53:11 +0100, Ace wrote:

So anyway, where's your thread asking for all the latest gen on
Flaine? That's what this group's missing, so get to it.

Heh, well, I went there last year and this year's already booked. The
snow will be what the snow will be....

Just because you know tha answer shouldn't stop you askijng the
question.

So, err, What's new in Flaine this year?

--
-Pip

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On Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:06:41 +0000, Pip Luscher
wrote:

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:33:43 +0100, Ace wrote:

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:16:26 +0000, Pip Luscher
wrote:

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:53:11 +0100, Ace wrote:

So anyway, where's your thread asking for all the latest gen on
Flaine? That's what this group's missing, so get to it.

Heh, well, I went there last year and this year's already booked. The
snow will be what the snow will be....

Just because you know tha answer shouldn't stop you askijng the
question.

So, err, What's new in Flaine this year?

Err, this year? No idea. Just because you ask the question doesn't
mean I know the answer either.

Maybe Jérémy might be able to help.

--
Ace
Ski Club of Great Britain http://www.skiclub.co.uk/
All opinions expressed are those of the poster and in no way reflect those of the Ski Club or its members

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"Ace" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:06:41 +0000, Pip Luscher
wrote:

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:33:43 +0100, Ace wrote:

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:16:26 +0000, Pip Luscher
wrote:

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:53:11 +0100, Ace wrote:

So anyway, where's your thread asking for all the latest gen on
Flaine? That's what this group's missing, so get to it.

Heh, well, I went there last year and this year's already booked. The
snow will be what the snow will be....

Just because you know tha answer shouldn't stop you askijng the
question.

So, err, What's new in Flaine this year?

Err, this year? No idea. Just because you ask the question doesn't
mean I know the answer either.

Maybe Jérémy might be able to help.

--
Ace
Ski Club of Great Britain http://www.skiclub.co.uk/
All opinions expressed are those of the poster and in no way reflect those
of the Ski Club or its members

From your point of view, a new chairlift from Samoëns, replacing the two old
onward chairs just beyond the Grand Massif Express Gondola arrival.

Which speeds things up a little, and changes the outlook on the way up, as
you'll see...

Next new thing in Flaine, development-wise, will be Le Centaure - MGM's
4-star appartment complex, scheduled for delivery at Christmas 2011.

Roger
www.mountainpassions.com - an Online Magazine with Altitude.

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On Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:30:48 +0100, "Roger Moss"
wrote:


"Ace" wrote in message
.. .
On Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:06:41 +0000, Pip Luscher
wrote:

So, err, What's new in Flaine this year?

Err, this year? No idea. Just because you ask the question doesn't
mean I know the answer either.

From your point of view, a new chairlift from Samoëns, replacing the two old
onward chairs just beyond the Grand Massif Express Gondola arrival.

Yeah, that was bein planned when I last repped there in Jan 2008
Although I kinda liked the old ones... Chariande I and II, right?

Which speeds things up a little, and changes the outlook on the way up, as
you'll see...

Next new thing in Flaine, development-wise, will be Le Centaure - MGM's
4-star appartment complex, scheduled for delivery at Christmas 2011.

God, I though that should have ben finished already. Really taking
their time about it. I believe there will be a new lift up to it as
well,

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Ski Club of Great Britain http://www.skiclub.co.uk/
All opinions expressed are those of the poster and in no way reflect those of the Ski Club or its members

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"Ace" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:30:48 +0100, "Roger Moss"
wrote:


"Ace" wrote in message
. ..
On Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:06:41 +0000, Pip Luscher
wrote:

So, err, What's new in Flaine this year?

Err, this year? No idea. Just because you ask the question doesn't
mean I know the answer either.

From your point of view, a new chairlift from Samoëns, replacing the two
old
onward chairs just beyond the Grand Massif Express Gondola arrival.

Yeah, that was bein planned when I last repped there in Jan 2008
Although I kinda liked the old ones... Chariande I and II, right?

Which speeds things up a little, and changes the outlook on the way up, as
you'll see...

Next new thing in Flaine, development-wise, will be Le Centaure - MGM's
4-star appartment complex, scheduled for delivery at Christmas 2011.

God, I though that should have ben finished already. Really taking
their time about it. I believe there will be a new lift up to it as
well,

--
Ace
Ski Club of Great Britain http://www.skiclub.co.uk/
All opinions expressed are those of the poster and in no way reflect those
of the Ski Club or its members

Yes, that's the lift.

And no - not the Intrawest (-commenced) Montsoleil build but a shiny, new
creation to coexist with the original Breuer apartment blocks. This explains
why the style will be very contemporary, unlike the traditional Alpine feel
you've come to associate with this constructor. But then it is Flaine.

All the same, expect a few eyebrows to be raised:
http://www.mgm-constructeur.com/prop...-centaure.html

Roger
www.mountainpassions.com - an Online Magazine with Altitude

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On Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:21:42 +0100, "Roger Moss"
wrote:


"Ace" wrote in message
.. .
On Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:30:48 +0100, "Roger Moss"
wrote:

Next new thing in Flaine, development-wise, will be Le Centaure - MGM's
4-star appartment complex, scheduled for delivery at Christmas 2011.

God, I though that should have ben finished already. Really taking
their time about it.

And no - not the Intrawest (-commenced) Montsoleil build but a shiny, new
creation to coexist with the original Breuer apartment blocks. This explains
why the style will be very contemporary, unlike the traditional Alpine feel
you've come to associate with this constructor. But then it is Flaine.

All the same, expect a few eyebrows to be raised:
http://www.mgm-constructeur.com/prop...-centaure.html

Looks good, location-wise at least. As for architecture - well, in
Flaine anything would be an improvement, so I see no reason for this
to be a problem.

--
Ace
Ski Club of Great Britain http://www.skiclub.co.uk/
All opinions expressed are those of the poster and in no way reflect those of the Ski Club or its members

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On Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:30:48 +0100, "Roger Moss"
wrote:

From your point of view, a new chairlift from Samoëns, replacing the two old
onward chairs just beyond the Grand Massif Express Gondola arrival.

Which speeds things up a little, and changes the outlook on the way up, as
you'll see...

That would be good. The first time I went into that valley last year,
one of the (for me) return lifts was closed and the queue for the
other was huge. Made me a bit cautious about leaving it late to
return.

Next new thing in Flaine, development-wise, will be Le Centaure - MGM's
4-star appartment complex, scheduled for delivery at Christmas 2011.


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In article ,
remove y wrote:
Well here we are at the height of the skiing season in Europe and this
group has very few messages whereas it used to be a caldron of topics
and discussions.

Usenet itself is going downhill - there may be quite a few good groups
but a general sense of decline can be detected.

What in relation to this group is this caused by?

Gone skiing.

Going skiing.

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On Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:21:42 +0100, "Roger Moss"
wrote:

And no - not the Intrawest (-commenced) Montsoleil build but a shiny, new
creation to coexist with the original Breuer apartment blocks. This explains
why the style will be very contemporary, unlike the traditional Alpine feel
you've come to associate with this constructor. But then it is Flaine.

All the same, expect a few eyebrows to be raised:
http://www.mgm-constructeur.com/prop...-centaure.html

Oh, *that*s why the pool is closed. Not that I used it last time even
if it had been open.

Given the rather dank recess where it's being put, as Ace says,
anything would be an improvement.

Perhas they'l make the access road a fraction less like a factory
loading bay too.

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On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:34:35 +0100, Ace wrote:

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:23:37 -0000, "Paul S" PAULatSONIFEXdotCOdotUK
wrote:


"remove y" wrote in message
...
Well here we are at the height of the skiing season in Europe and this
group has very few messages whereas it used to be a caldron of topics and
discussions.

Usenet itself is going downhill - there may be quite a few good groups but
a general sense of decline can be detected.

What in relation to this group is this caused by?


--

It's a shame as the newsgroup was always good value, but I think a lot of
discussions were started by non-regulars asking stuff about different
resorts and conversations would follow. I guess newsgroups aren't the first
(or even last) port of call any more.

I think you're right, yes. For a while the group also served as a
de-facto general skiing discussion group for mainly UK-based folk, but
that need seems to have been filled by discussion forums like
snowheads, which personally I just can't get on with at all.


I only come in here occasionally nowadays, mainly because I do spend a
lot of time on Snowheads.
--
Alex Heney, Global Villager
Mondays are the potholes in the road of life
To reply by email, my address is alexATheneyDOTplusDOTcom

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On Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:05:18 +0000, Alex Heney
wrote:

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:34:35 +0100, Ace wrote:


I think you're right, yes. For a while the group also served as a
de-facto general skiing discussion group for mainly UK-based folk, but
that need seems to have been filled by discussion forums like
snowheads, which personally I just can't get on with at all.


I only come in here occasionally nowadays, mainly because I do spend a
lot of time on Snowheads.

I've tried, but can never get my head around the way these web fora
work. So they have to survive without me :-)

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Ski Club of Great Britain http://www.skiclub.co.uk/
All opinions expressed are those of the poster and in no way reflect those of the Ski Club or its members

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Ace wrote:
On Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:05:18 +0000, Alex Heney
wrote:

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:34:35 +0100, Ace wrote:


I think you're right, yes. For a while the group also served as a
de-facto general skiing discussion group for mainly UK-based folk,
but that need seems to have been filled by discussion forums like
snowheads, which personally I just can't get on with at all.


I only come in here occasionally nowadays, mainly because I do spend
a lot of time on Snowheads.

I've tried, but can never get my head around the way these web fora
work. So they have to survive without me :-)

Me too, They're too fragmented.

my age I suppose :)

--

Chris *:-)

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Ace wrote:

On Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:05:18 +0000, Alex Heney
wrote:

On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:34:35 +0100, Ace wrote:


I think you're right, yes. For a while the group also served as a
de-facto general skiing discussion group for mainly UK-based folk, but
that need seems to have been filled by discussion forums like
snowheads, which personally I just can't get on with at all.


I only come in here occasionally nowadays, mainly because I do spend a
lot of time on Snowheads.

I've tried, but can never get my head around the way these web fora
work. So they have to survive without me :-)

Seconded. Plus the format is always bad, lots of ads, space, atavars,
giant .SIGs.

A generation came up knowing only web access.