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France Burns!
The Frenchies get to look inward for once, having to worry about
something other than America, and Americans having a reason to look at France for something other than unwelcome and almost always condescending advice (right or wrong). I haven't skied yet this year. I'm living through web pictures, postings, webcams, and friends tales. It is warm here and mountains within flying distance are too dry. Season pass purchased for local molehill. I was up there last weekend running around the place with my dog and the seemed to have installed even more snow blowers and have rows of them just sitting at the top of the hill. I'd like to thank all of the wealthy Chicago weekenders for their generous giving of money to my hill. The place has to have more snowmaking per acre than any place in history, or at least they are getting close. They have huge multiple intake pipes sucking right out of the Mississippi. It is astounding. Chicago landers take note: I'm at Chestnut quite a lot. We could do an RSA mini anytime, I can bring the grill. New engine on my boat was finally installed last month, gas mileage doubled, emissions reduced so much that the EPA awarded Evinrude an award for their accomplishment, http://www.evinrude.com/en-CA/Media....07.04.2005.htm sound all but muffled. Top speed improved 8 mph to 68 which should make for fast transport from our morning ski area to the afternoon beer area. Moving that fast over water while listening to good music enjoying a legal ice cold beer while driving and tuning in to the infinity sound system which is XM, MP3, IPOD enabled, is an unhealthy shoulder season activity, but fun. E-tec magic. If skis were like boats you'd just clip new bindings on them every few years and add stickers. Makes me wish for a sharp end to a long winter. http://home.mchsi.com/~uglymoney3/etec2.jpg http://home.mchsi.com/~uglymoney3/etec4.jpg Boeing just flew a plane a world record 11,640 miles in 23 hours. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...866360,00.html Need some backcountry skis to bridge the gap between my tele setup and alpine setup... still shopping. nate |
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uglymoney wrote:
Need some backcountry skis to bridge the gap between my tele setup and alpine setup... still shopping. How's the snow situation looking there? seems a slow start for a lot of areas. I have gone to extremes with skis for this season. I got me some Stockli Laser SCs (the new models, 05/06) which are bloody fast, but too narrow and too shapely to be fun in deep. They are brilliant in moguls though, still can't fathom why. They are slightly taller than me, too. And, a mate where I'm going has flogged me a pair of used-twice K2 Phat Luvs! About the same size and shape as me. I've never had real fat skis. -- ant http://www.dcita.gov.au/tel/do_not_call to make your comment on proposals to limit telemarketing |
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On Sat, 12 Nov 2005 11:18:05 +1100, "ant"
wrote: uglymoney wrote: Need some backcountry skis to bridge the gap between my tele setup and alpine setup... still shopping. How's the snow situation looking there? seems a slow start for a lot of areas. Its snowing in summit county right now. Friend just called on way home from A-Basin and he reported stripe like conditions today. Around these flatlands they don't open till thanksgiving no matter what, but they will prolly start making snow in the next couple weeks if we get some temps in the 20's, which they are now predicting. I have gone to extremes with skis for this season. I got me some Stockli Laser SCs (the new models, 05/06) which are bloody fast, but too narrow and too shapely to be fun in deep. They are brilliant in moguls though, still can't fathom why. They are slightly taller than me, too. And, a mate where I'm going has flogged me a pair of used-twice K2 Phat Luvs! About the same size and shape as me. I've never had real fat skis. Ant on fats! Sweet. You'll like. Are they pink though? I'd throw some stickers on those things to tame em down a bit. I have a friend trying to pawn some of the Fisher Big Stix from a couple years back for a good price, but they are soo fat, which is why he is selling. Great skis for going fast though. He also has a line on some 180 Explosiv's from last year for $400. Sweet rides. I only use this gear except while on vacation, that is my problem. Its hard to pony up for stuff that sits in a closet most of the year, but I am going to have to pony.... or just play games on ebay for a while. nate |
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uglymoney said:
.. I only use this gear except while on vacation, ... So, when you moving to Colorado? Mike... -- See my ski photography at http://Powderday.us Carpe powder-diem |
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uglymoney wrote:
Its snowing in summit county right now. Friend just called on way home from A-Basin and he reported stripe like conditions today. Around these flatlands they don't open till thanksgiving no matter what, but they will prolly start making snow in the next couple weeks if we get some temps in the 20's, which they are now predicting. Beaut. Summit is looking good. Ant on fats! Sweet. You'll like. Are they pink though? I'd throw some stickers on those things to tame em down a bit. I'm not sure what colour they are, I know they have flowers on though! I have a friend trying to pawn some of the Fisher Big Stix from a couple years back for a good price, but they are soo fat, which is why he is selling. Great skis for going fast though. He also has a line on some 180 Explosiv's from last year for $400. Sweet rides. I got the K2s for $200, with bindings. Bloke's wife got them for tele, but didn't like them. They'll do me just fine. I knew the Easys were limiting me too much on the steep with heavy deep, so as usual I fix my deficiencies with equipment. Ditto the racers, a bit of speed won't go amiss. I only use this gear except while on vacation, that is my problem. Its hard to pony up for stuff that sits in a closet most of the year, but I am going to have to pony.... or just play games on ebay for a while. Good stuff comes up quite a lot, if you keep an eye on it. i'm always amazed at how cheap you can get good stuff for in the US. Big shopping expedition, my next trip. Not just eBay either. Steep and Deep has some really nice things pop up, for instance. -- ant http://www.dcita.gov.au/tel/do_not_call to make your comment on proposals to limit telemarketing |
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On Fri, 11 Nov 2005 18:19:38 -0700, Let Mikey Ski It!
wrote: uglymoney said: .. I only use this gear except while on vacation, ... So, when you moving to Colorado? I was over in September for a while (again) and really had a great, great trip. Spent some time in Denver talking with all the Chica's. So many girls in that town, so little time. Did some snorkeling up in some high mountain lakes with my drysuits, met some chica's upon exiting the water. Did some awesome hikes down by Silverton, met some chica's on the trail. So many girls, so little time. I wouldn't have time to sleep. Honestly, I love Colorado. It could happen, I predict it will, but no gaurantees, and I wasn't born with an internal clock that lines up with known external clocks. My friends that live there have given up on me completely. Why I am not there, well, I'm happy here in the summer, life is so easy, no traffic, life is easy, oh and this **** is fun... http://home.mchsi.com/~uglymoney3/meganpointing.jpg I'm going to need to ski that new chair at Breck sometime Mike. If I ever head over I'm planning on pinging you. nate |
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On Sat, 12 Nov 2005 12:39:02 +1100, "ant"
wrote: I got the K2s for $200, with bindings. Bloke's wife got them for tele, but didn't like them. They'll do me just fine. I knew the Easys were limiting me too much on the steep with heavy deep, so as usual I fix my deficiencies with equipment. Ditto the racers, a bit of speed won't go amiss. Seriously, when I've done phats on the heavy stuff it turns em into groomers if you let them run a little bit. And you will be needing stickers! http://www.k2skis.com/product/skis/i...o/PHAT_LUV.png I only use this gear except while on vacation, that is my problem. Its hard to pony up for stuff that sits in a closet most of the year, but I am going to have to pony.... or just play games on ebay for a while. Good stuff comes up quite a lot, if you keep an eye on it. i'm always amazed at how cheap you can get good stuff for in the US. Big shopping expedition, my next trip. Not just eBay either. Steep and Deep has some really nice things pop up, for instance. You mean http://www.steepandcheap.com/ I think. Or maybe not. nate |
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"uglymoney" wrote in message ... The Frenchies get to look inward for once, having to worry about something other than America, and Americans having a reason to look at France for something other than unwelcome and almost always condescending advice (right or wrong). Considering that the rioters are muslims and of African or Arab decent but are actually french citizens, which side gets to surrender? |
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uglymoney wrote:
Seriously, when I've done phats on the heavy stuff it turns em into groomers if you let them run a little bit. And you will be needing stickers! http://www.k2skis.com/product/skis/i...o/PHAT_LUV.png Good grief! Oh dear, I will get laughed at in the locker room. Well, no one will steal them. I'll be locking up the Stocklis quite a bit, but those flowers will be safe. You mean http://www.steepandcheap.com/ I think. Or maybe not. Yep, I've got it linked to My Yahoo. Today, they have Dynaster Intuitivs with a 71 waist for under $100 USD. That is a good price. And they don't have flowers all over them. -- ant http://www.dcita.gov.au/tel/do_not_call to make your comment on proposals to limit telemarketing |
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ant wrote:
uglymoney wrote: Seriously, when I've done phats on the heavy stuff it turns em into groomers if you let them run a little bit. And you will be needing stickers! http://www.k2skis.com/product/skis/i...o/PHAT_LUV.png Good grief! Oh dear, I will get laughed at in the locker room. Well, no one will steal them. I'll be locking up the Stocklis quite a bit, but those flowers will be safe. You mean http://www.steepandcheap.com/ I think. Or maybe not. Yep, I've got it linked to My Yahoo. Today, they have Dynaster Intuitivs with a 71 waist for under $100 USD. That is a good price. And they don't have flowers all over them. I hear that the 2006 follow-on to K2's Burnin' Luv will be the Sis'titis, and then in 2007 it will be the Thrush. |
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