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Walt wrote: Black Metal Martha wrote: Walt wrote: Black Metal Martha wrote: Fear keeps me alive. I know what you mean. Great band. heh heh...They're one of the few punk rock bands I like. Sturgeons Law: Ninety percent of everything is crap. Walt's Corollary: The other ten percent isn't so hot either. Especially rock bands. You are so right. I've worked part time at rock concerts for 15 years. I've seen them all. I would say I like around 5% of the bands. Most are ****. Martha |
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Black Metal Martha wrote:
Walt wrote: Sturgeons Law: Ninety percent of everything is crap. Walt's Corollary: The other ten percent isn't so hot either. Especially rock bands. You are so right. I've worked part time at rock concerts for 15 years. I've seen them all. I would say I like around 5% of the bands. Most are ****. Uh huh. I used to work in the business full time. It seemed like every rock event had a lineup like The Hoovers The Shop Vacs Negative Pressure The Dirt Devils Big Daddy Electrolux and the Attachments The Vacuum Effect Sluppee Straw The Dust Busters The Undertows H Ross Perot and the Giant Sucking Sound Maybe you've worked with these bands too? -- //-Walt // // There is no Volkl Conspiracy |
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yunlong wrote: Black Metal Martha wrote: ..... I've had a board crash into my back. Fortunately, I wasn't hurt, but it's scary nontheless. Skiing is a sport; scary, some call it thrilling, is a part of deal; ski defensively and use common sense is the way to enjoy the sport safely. No fear, IS That is one of the most ignorant replies I have read in quite some time. I equate that with saying it is okay to ignore traffic laws because accidents are part of the deal and you must drive defensively or you will be a victim. Non-self-inflicted injury is NOT part of the deal. Defensive skiing is a good idea but that does not give stupid, brain-dead thrill seekers carte blanche to terrorize the common slopes. If you haven't noticed, there is some seriously SCARY behavior going on out there and the skier's code should be part of everyone's mantra. The "thrill" should be the challenge of the hill, not with the ignorant *******s that show no "common sense" by thinking they can control forces of nature by wishing. RAC |
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"rosco" wrote in message
... yunlong wrote: Skiing is a sport; scary, some call it thrilling, is a part of deal; ski defensively and use common sense is the way to enjoy the sport safely. That is one of the most ignorant replies I have read in quite some time. I equate that with saying it is okay to ignore traffic laws because accidents are part of the deal and you must drive defensively or you will be a victim. Non-self-inflicted injury is NOT part of the deal. Defensive skiing is a good idea but that does not give stupid, brain-dead thrill seekers carte blanche to terrorize the common slopes. If you haven't noticed, there is some seriously SCARY behavior going on out there and the skier's code should be part of everyone's mantra. The "thrill" should be the challenge of the hill, not with the ignorant *******s that show no "common sense" by thinking they can control forces of nature by wishing. Hear hear. I wish a few more people would speak up about this, before this aggressive, dangerous snow riding becomes accepted as "the norm" at resorts. ant |
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rosco wrote:
yunlong wrote: Black Metal Martha wrote: ..... I've had a board crash into my back. Fortunately, I wasn't hurt, but it's scary nontheless. Skiing is a sport; scary, some call it thrilling, is a part of deal; ski defensively and use common sense is the way to enjoy the sport safely. No fear, IS That is one of the most ignorant replies I have read in quite some time. Why? Because your ignorant "equate"? I equate that with saying it is okay to ignore traffic laws because accidents are part of the deal and you must drive defensively or you will be a victim. "drive defensively" doesn't mean "to ignore traffic laws," and what kind of "traffic laws" should skiing have, short of avoiding collision, you think? Non-self-inflicted injury is NOT part of the deal. Defensive skiing is a good idea but that does not give stupid, brain-dead thrill seekers carte blanche to terrorize the common slopes. guess you don't know how to "equate." IS If you haven't noticed, there is some seriously SCARY behavior going on out there and the skier's code should be part of everyone's mantra. The "thrill" should be the challenge of the hill, not with the ignorant *******s that show no "common sense" by thinking they can control forces of nature by wishing. RAC |
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yunlong wrote:
rosco wrote: yunlong wrote: Black Metal Martha wrote: ..... I've had a board crash into my back. Fortunately, I wasn't hurt, but it's scary nontheless. Skiing is a sport; scary, some call it thrilling, is a part of deal; ski defensively and use common sense is the way to enjoy the sport safely. No fear, IS That is one of the most ignorant replies I have read in quite some time. Why? Because your ignorant "equate"? Yes, I am sure that my ignorant does not equate. Thank you. I equate that with saying it is okay to ignore traffic laws because accidents are part of the deal and you must drive defensively or you will be a victim. "drive defensively" doesn't mean "to ignore traffic laws," and what kind of "traffic laws" should skiing have, short of avoiding collision, you think? Responsibility code? Maybe or ... yield to the right... or if you are a out of control dumbass, you should be prosecuted for slamming into some poor unsuspecting skier who is minding her own business .., unless youa re flatboarding in which case you are held blameless ... be the ski .... Grashopper..... be the ski. Non-self-inflicted injury is NOT part of the deal. Defensive skiing is a good idea but that does not give stupid, brain-dead thrill seekers carte blanche to terrorize the common slopes. guess you don't know how to "equate." ISO OH... OK ... more drivel to come???? If you haven't noticed, there is some seriously SCARY behavior going on out there and the skier's code should be part of everyone's mantra. The "thrill" should be the challenge of the hill, not with the ignorant *******s that show no "common sense" by thinking they can control forces of nature by wishing. RAC Yeah, that made sense. Must not be the same poster Dave M. |
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"drive defensively" doesn't mean "to ignore traffic laws," and what kind of "traffic laws" should skiing have, short of avoiding collision, you think? Yunlong, here is the skier's code: Always stay in control. You must be able to stop, or avoid other people or objects. People ahead of you have the right-of-way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above. Before starting downhill or merging onto a trail, look uphill and yield to others. If you are involved in or witness a collision or accident, you must remain at the scene and identify yourself to the Ski Patrol. Always use proper devices to help prevent runaway equipment. Observe and obey all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and closed areas. You must not use lifts or terrain if your ability is impaired through use of alcohol or drugs. You must have sufficient physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to safely load, ride and unload lifts. If in doubt, ask the lift attendant. These are the traffic laws of ski resorts. If you violate them, you are subjecting yourself to criminal prosecution. No joke: http://www.ago.state.co.us/PRESREL/presrl00/prsrl91.stm This is Colorado specific, but precedent has already been set. Should I explain that further? I know I used big words, but if you ask your dad, maybe he will help you with it. BTW equate *is* in any adult-sized English dictionary you ignorant twit. Here is another sample sentence: I equate your apparent intelligence to that of a drowned rat. How about that? And I didn't even use spellcheck! RAC |
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rosco wrote:
snip ignorant reply "drive defensively" doesn't mean "to ignore traffic laws," and what kind of "traffic laws" should skiing have, short of avoiding collision, you think? Yunlong, here is the skier's code: Always stay in control. You must be able to stop, or avoid other people or objects. People ahead of you have the right-of-way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above. Before starting downhill or merging onto a trail, look uphill and yield to others. If you are involved in or witness a collision or accident, you must remain at the scene and identify yourself to the Ski Patrol. Always use proper devices to help prevent runaway equipment. Observe and obey all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and closed areas. You must not use lifts or terrain if your ability is impaired through use of alcohol or drugs. You must have sufficient physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to safely load, ride and unload lifts. If in doubt, ask the lift attendant. These are the traffic laws of ski resorts. A law without a specify standard cannot be enforced, thus invalid. If you violate them, you are subjecting yourself to criminal prosecution. No joke: http://www.ago.state.co.us/PRESREL/presrl00/prsrl91.stm This is Colorado specific, but precedent has already been set. Should I explain that further? I know I used big words, but if you ask your dad, maybe he will help you with it. In California, we do distinct the difference between "codes" and "laws." BTW equate *is* in any adult-sized English dictionary you ignorant twit. Here is another sample sentence: I equate your apparent intelligence "ski defensively and use common sense is the way to enjoy the sport safely" was my statement, where did you get yours? to that of a drowned rat. How about that? And I didn't even use spellcheck! Fancy, it sure reflects a drowned rat's self-righteous. IS RAC |
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yunlong wrote:
"drive defensively" doesn't mean "to ignore traffic laws," and what kind of "traffic laws" should skiing have, short of avoiding collision, you think? Skiing _does_ have several "traffic laws", none of which is as simple-minded as, "avoid collision". In the United States, these "laws" are expressed as the responsibility code, which can be found at http://www.nsp.org/nsp2002/safety_in...e.asp?mode=yrc. Most, if not all, ski areas in the United States explicitly state that sliders must comply with this code as a condition for using the area. It's usually posted prominently and in such ways that you'd be hard-pressed to claim non-wilfull ignorance; therefore, I'm surprised that an experienced slider such as yourself doesn't seem to be aware of it. -- Mary Malmros Some days you're the windshield, other days you're the bug. |
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Mary Malmros wrote:
yunlong wrote: "drive defensively" doesn't mean "to ignore traffic laws," and what kind of "traffic laws" should skiing have, short of avoiding collision, you think? Skiing _does_ have several "traffic laws", none of which is as simple-minded as, "avoid collision". In the United States, these "laws" are expressed as the responsibility code, which can be found at http://www.nsp.org/nsp2002/safety_in...e.asp?mode=yrc. Most, if not all, ski areas in the United States explicitly state that sliders must comply with this code as a condition for using the area. It's usually posted prominently and in such ways that you'd be hard-pressed to claim non-wilfull ignorance; therefore, I'm surprised that an experienced slider such as yourself doesn't seem to be aware of it. So you don't know the difference between "codes" and "laws"? In California we do distinguish them. When you get hurt in a skiing accident, you may file civil sue to seek compensation (on your own), but it is not a prosecutable criminal offense (by the state). IS -- Mary Malmros Some days you're the windshield, other days you're the bug. |
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