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Old January 22nd 07, 03:36 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard,rec.skiing.alpine
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Department of trivialities: Those of you who like to keep track of the
time when you're on the slopes -- how do you do it? I can't wear a
wris****ch because I wear long gloves with wrist protectors underneath.
It's impractical to place a watch in a warm interior pocket because
getting it out would require too much unzipping and fumbling. What I do
is put it in an exterior jacket pocket high on my chest, where it's
least likely to get banged when I wipe out. I can take it out for a
glance fairly easily, but I'm concerned that exposure to the cold (the
outer pocket is not insulated) may eventually damage it.

Joe Ramirez

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Old January 22nd 07, 03:41 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard,rec.skiing.alpine
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I check the time as I board the lift. The lift house always has a big
clock glaring at you...

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Department of trivialities: Those of you who like to keep track of the
time when you're on the slopes -- how do you do it? I can't wear a
wris****ch because I wear long gloves with wrist protectors underneath.
It's impractical to place a watch in a warm interior pocket because
getting it out would require too much unzipping and fumbling. What I do
is put it in an exterior jacket pocket high on my chest, where it's
least likely to get banged when I wipe out. I can take it out for a
glance fairly easily, but I'm concerned that exposure to the cold (the
outer pocket is not insulated) may eventually damage it.

Joe Ramirez


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Old January 22nd 07, 04:57 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard,rec.skiing.alpine
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When the lift closes, it's time to go
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Old January 22nd 07, 06:35 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard,rec.skiing.alpine
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I just wear a watch under my glove. Plenty of time on the lift to peel
back the gauntlet and look at the time.

Neil
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Old January 22nd 07, 06:53 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard,rec.skiing.alpine
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Bullfinch wrote:
I check the time as I board the lift. The lift house always has a big
clock glaring at you...


I don't remember seeing one around here, but maybe I haven't been
paying attention. Will look more carefully next time.

Joe Ramirez

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Old January 22nd 07, 06:54 PM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard,rec.skiing.alpine
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GoHabsGo wrote:
When the lift closes, it's time to go


I've employed this useful system on occasion, particularly for night
sessions. Yesterday, however, my son had a basketball game
scheduled for the evening and kept asking me what time it was so we
would be sure to leave early enough.

Joe Ramirez

 




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