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Evening folks,
In amongst Pip telling us about repainting a bike, I mentioned I was going to Tignes for a bit of summer R&R. I'd intended to do some glacier skiing, catch some sun, do a little walking, check out the aquacentre and find somewhere to live next season. In actual fact, I looked at apartments, got drunk, had a bad hangover, looked at more apartments, had some more to drink, looked at apartments, caught some sun, went home. So, summer much the same as winter I guess. That said, a good time was had. As was said elsewhere, general opinon of the glacier was "It's a bit slushy now - you should've been here for the powder three weeks ago." We had nice sunny weather for the weekend and everyone seemed to be enjoying the cycling, tennis and beach football tournament that was going on. It rained like clockwork at 6pm every day though. Rumour has it there was a blizzard a few days after we left. The wife did some lengths in the new pool. Her opinion - very swish. She especially liked the hairdryers. TC's still churning out free shots, and the Lavachet regulars were all present and correct. Roll on winter. Summer in London is starting to get me down... Matt |
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Oh, and they've finally ripped down the old Palafour lift and started
to put up the new one which looked like a 6 man detachable (don't quote me though - they've still got to hang the wires and actually put the chairs on...!) - the entrance to it is slightly to the left of the old one so that it sits forward of the Maison de Tignes rather than to the side of it, if that makes sense to anyone. Should've taken pictures...sorry... Also, end of last season they were testing swipe passes like I've experienced in ParadiSki and Verbier before, so hopefully they'll bring that in next season too. Now, if only they could get Bollin/Fresse to stop seizing up.... Matt |
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On Thu, 10 Aug 2006 12:41:07 -0700, Matt T wrote:
Oh, and they've finally ripped down the old Palafour lift and started to put up the new one which looked like a 6 man detachable (don't quote me though - they've still got to hang the wires and actually put the chairs on...!) - the entrance to it is slightly to the left of the old one so that it sits forward of the Maison de Tignes rather than to the side of it, if that makes sense to anyone. Should've taken pictures...sorry... Also, end of last season they were testing swipe passes like I've experienced in ParadiSki and Verbier before, so hopefully they'll bring that in next season too. Now, if only they could get Bollin/Fresse to stop seizing up.... The STGM sent a letter last month to Carte Tignes holders. The new Palafour lift will be a 6 man detachable. The hands free pass should start in the autumn. Robert Swindells |
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Robert Swindells wrote: On Thu, 10 Aug 2006 12:41:07 -0700, Matt T wrote: The STGM sent a letter last month to Carte Tignes holders. The new Palafour lift will be a 6 man detachable. The hands free pass should start in the autumn. Oh, so *that's* what it said - it got pinned to my kitchen notice board with the thought "Hmmm.. must sit down and translate that when I'm feeling strong.." I really must try harder... Matt |
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On Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:40:54 +0100, "Robert Swindells"
wrote: The STGM sent a letter last month to Carte Tignes holders. Oh, I never got that. Then again, my Tignes card is actually an old (5-digit) 'Carte Fidelité' from before they started the 'new' system, so I guess I'm just not in their mailing list database. The new Palafour lift will be a 6 man detachable. The hands free pass should start in the autumn. About bloody time! -- Ace (brucedotrogers a.t rochedotcom) Ski Club of Great Britain - http://www.skiclub.co.uk All opinions expressed are personal and in no way represent those of the Ski Club. |
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On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:38:18 +0200, Ace wrote:
On Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:40:54 +0100, "Robert Swindells" wrote: The STGM sent a letter last month to Carte Tignes holders. Oh, I never got that. Then again, my Tignes card is actually an old (5-digit) 'Carte Fidelité' from before they started the 'new' system, so I guess I'm just not in their mailing list database. Mine is 12 years old (according to the letter), also 5-digit. Maybe you haven't used it recently, or not used the website to order a pass. The new Palafour lift will be a 6 man detachable. The hands free pass should start in the autumn. About bloody time! I'm not really bothered about hands free passes. I mostly go there in the autumn so the only lift that they check is the funicular. I have to get out my coaches' pass there anyway so it isn't a big deal to have to show the lift pass as well. Robert Swindells |
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On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 15:14:41 +0100, "Robert Swindells"
wrote: On Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:38:18 +0200, Ace wrote: On Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:40:54 +0100, "Robert Swindells" wrote: The STGM sent a letter last month to Carte Tignes holders. Oh, I never got that. Then again, my Tignes card is actually an old (5-digit) 'Carte Fidelité' from before they started the 'new' system, so I guess I'm just not in their mailing list database. Mine is 12 years old (according to the letter), also 5-digit. Maybe you haven't used it recently, or not used the website to order a pass. This is true. Last time we went (Dec 2005) they still gave us the discount but said that next time we should pre-order through the web page. -- Ace (brucedotrogers a.t rochedotcom) Ski Club of Great Britain - http://www.skiclub.co.uk All opinions expressed are personal and in no way represent those of the Ski Club. |
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On 9 Aug 2006 14:54:49 -0700, "Matt T"
wrote: Evening folks, In amongst Pip telling us about repainting a bike, Harrumph I mentioned I was going to Tignes for a bit of summer R&R. I'd intended to do some glacier skiing, catch some sun, do a little walking, check out the aquacentre and find somewhere to live next season. So, summer much the same as winter I guess. That said, a good time was had. As was said elsewhere, general opinon of the glacier was "It's a bit slushy now - you should've been here for the powder three weeks ago." Ah well. The wife did some lengths in the new pool. Her opinion - very swish. She especially liked the hairdryers. Strange chaps, women. Odd priorities. -- -Pip |
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"Ace" a écrit dans le message de news: ... On Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:40:54 +0100, "Robert Swindells" wrote: The hands free pass should start in the autumn. About bloody time! In true French style, there was stern resistance to the possibility of redundancies that were expected as a result... Pete http://mysnowsports.com |
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Peter Garwood wrote: In true French style, there was stern resistance to the possibility of redundancies that were expected as a result... Pete http://mysnowsports.com No wonder they looked so miserable all last season.... Just stumbled across your blog for the first time Pete. Excellent stuff - Super U story a classic. Reminds me of the time I wanted change for the car-wash, but didn't know how to ask for change for the car-wash, so asked for a coin for the trolley, whereupon the helpful young French lady gave me a plastic token. I must write to the Mayor and demand that all Super U employees learn English. As someone about to be duped into buying an apartment up in Tignes it really stuck a chord. Not that it'll stop me doing it, and I dare say some gallic consternation will come my way over a pastis when I explain it *is* just for winter. How could I ever give up my idyllic, grey corner of London? Now, where's that guide to crash courses in French.... Matt |
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