2009 Perisher Snowatcher's Slide 29-30th August

[karen97]

It's that time again folks :D

This weekend is great to catch up with old and new friends! Hope to put faces to names and have a great time exploring Perisher.

Most folk will be staying in Jindy, I am happy to car pool if needed

Fri night at the Banjo for a cleansing ale or 2 and Sat night is at the Brumby Bar for a feed and a million beers graemlins/cold.gif

We meet on the hill at 10am in time for el cheapo hot chocolate at mid station and take it from there. Lunch seemed to work well at Guthega Pub last year, so I reckon we hit the pub up again this year smile.gif

For those with UHF's, bring them along as the banter can be fun ;)

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Who is in?

Karen97
Bear
Pods
BlueHue
SnoWhite
Swede
Little Swede
Dr D
Chris Y +1
Boardingbunny
Mia Mafioso
Ash
Eckstar
Pop?
Hackett007
Paul O
Yeti
TC
Bdenny4 + 1
IAB
Ozgirl
Legolas
Snowbrat
Xena
Polaris
Caboose
snowchimo

Maybe...
D-Dog
Jahoota
AndDee
JD
P.Diddy
Fresheez
Xcape

[ 11. August 2009, 11:17 PM: Message edited by: karen97 ]

[Podlettte]

I'm confused....... your faceboook invite is for tues/wed 25/26th august... this one is for july.....

[SA]

What did I request? :eek:

[karen97]

Doh! redface.gif

Date fixed!

[ 19.01.2009, 10:52 PM: Message edited by: karen97 ]

[Podlettte]

wouldn't want to turn up on the wrong date since we're in anyway!

[D-Dog]

is this the official slide?

[Bear]

Nup this is the Spring slide that happens every Year. Way better apres than the official slide. ;)

[Ash]

Count me in.

[24]

ooooh looks good - we wanted to make it last year... Will talk to 25 to see what she thinks. :D

[bdenny4]

hmmm sounds tempting - put me in as a 'possible'

Was gonna plan P for earlier in the season, but thats easily changed

[Swede]

We're in! Better check with Little Swede before I book her in I spose, but I'm sure she's got nothing better on :D

[Jahoota]

Maybe. That weekend is always J2's grand final for either league or union. If they make the grand final again (they have been in the league one 5 years in a row) I wont be sking. If they dont make it I'll be there. So I may not know until the weekend before.....

[eckstar]

I'm in

[Boardingbuny]

not sure if my unit is rented... If not, Ill be there ( i hope)

[SnoWhite]

Originally posted by Swede:
We're in! Better check with Little Swede before I book her in I spose, but I'm sure she's got nothing better on :D She's part of the crew now, so she's expected to be in attendance unless she has a really good reason and we get a note from her dad! :D

[Swede]

Originally posted by SnoWhite:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Swede:
We're in! Better check with Little Swede before I book her in I spose, but I'm sure she's got nothing better on :D She's part of the crew now, so she's expected to be in attendance unless she has a really good reason and we get a note from her dad! :D </font>[/QUOTE]She's got her own computer and own log-in to this site. She can look after her own rsvp, Geee she's 8 after all ;)
Spose I can give her a lift down though :D

[skichic]

hmmmmmm maybe graemlins/cold.gif

[Podlettte]

Originally posted by Boardingbuny:
not sure if my unit is rented... If not, Ill be there ( i hope) I think it is ;) there might be room for you though tongue.gif

[Legolas]

Once again, I'll start off hopeful and aim to sneak away or even drag the legses along.

Might not break it to Mr Legs yet though, that'll give him too long to come up with a good reason why I can't be spared. :(

[chris y]

Myself and the +1 are in for sure .

[Dr D]

maybe
might even have a few spare beds a disgustingly high rates ;)

[hackett007]

Count me in

[karen97]

Originally posted by Dr D:
maybe
might even have a few spare beds a disgustingly high rates ;) graemlins/cold.gif

[karen97]

:D


Originally posted by karen97:


I WILL be sliding on the Sunday this year graemlins/big_laugh.gif

[Dr D]

Originally posted by karen97:
:D

</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by karen97:


I WILL be sliding on the Sunday this year graemlins/big_laugh.gif </font>[/QUOTE]even if I have to drag you up smile.gif

[bdenny4]

Hey you seasoned Perisher people - what is the best way to get from Canberra Airport to Perisher other than hiring a car.
~

[Bear]

Ask for a lift. ;)

Other than that there is a bus service Direct to skitube/thredbo. Lever run it as part of their winter schedule.

http://www.transborder.com.au/PDF/alpinexpress_timetable.pdf

Last years from Ski bus.

http://www.skibus.net.au/images/skibus-timetable-2006.pdf

[bdenny4]

Thanks Bear - skibus looks like the best
smile.gif

[popshuvit]

cant think about aussie snow at the moment whilst enjoying Japan & and the very reasonably priced (and delicious) on mountain food.

[Podlettte]

Kani ramen? any ramen? pity the yanks weren't invaded, I could go some japanese food on this USA trip

[karen97]

Pfft Pops! I know you are coming tongue.gif

[Boardingbuny]

Originally posted by Podlettte:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Boardingbuny:
not sure if my unit is rented... If not, Ill be there ( i hope) I think it is ;) there might be room for you though tongue.gif </font>[/QUOTE]HAHA I might decide that I dont like those tenants and kick them out....Or up the rent smile.gif We shall see, depends on the little tacker - we dont want to crowd.

[snowchimo]

I might be in, depending on how much moolah I have from my 'summer' *Sigh* europe trip in July... (if it's any consolation, I am going to Iceland tongue.gif )

I'm really excited that I'm going on this trip, but I'll have to go to Japow early next year to offset the time NOT on the aussie snow this year.

[Snowpuff]

I'm in! But all things going good. I'll book the flights around end of April.

[skichic]

don't leave it too late, don't want to miss those cheap flights!

And graemlins/woohoo.gif

[karen97]

Double graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif

[bdenny4]

If I can get that Hotham Season Pass to include Perisher then I'll be saying:

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[bdenny4]

Flights booked
:D

[Bear]

Sweet.

[karen97]

List updated :D

[bdenny4]

Trying to research some accomm for 5 days for 4 people - not easy!!
Ski in/ski out Perisher/Smiggins lodge or chalet or whatever.

Everything is soooooo expensive.

What are good options?

[karen97]

Jindy ;)

[bdenny4]

OK - and your suggestion would be?

[skichic]

you'll have a car? Then yes Jindy is a much cheaper option, and all the SW nightlife will be in Jindy.

Plenty of places, depends on your budget really.

[karen97]

Swede would be the one to ask

[bdenny4]

Looking at approx $1,000 to $2,000 for the week.
Will have car
Will be partaking in SW nightlife
Will preferably want to stay close to town

[Swede]

I would have a look at Aalberg if you're staying for the week. Very good price for the weekly stays and the food (which is inc) is better than any place I've eaten out in Jindy (not that I've been to them all).
4 people sharing 5 bnight mid week is $550/person at peak time I think. 7 nights $750.
Book and Pay dep before 31 March and save 15% as well on those prices.
I only knowthis couse I've already booked a week ;)
www.aalberg.com.au (http://www.aalberg.com.au)

[ 14.03.2009, 05:28 PM: Message edited by: Swede ]

[Silverwitch]

We have stayed at The Station Resort and found it very good and because they are associated with Perisher they have some excellent packages available with accomodation and mountain passes.

Its close to nuggets crossing for shopping etc.

We have never eaten there though as we prefer to have breakfast on the mountain and go out for dinner in Jindy.

They also have a 10 % off deal if you book and pay before a certain time ( can't remember the details so here is a link!)

http://www.snowholidays.com.au/THE_STATION_RESORT_JINDABYNE.html

[bdenny4]

Good suggestions guys.
Will be booking this week.

[bdenny4]

Originally posted by silverwitch:
We have stayed at The Station Resort and found it very good and because they are associated with Perisher they have some excellent packages available with accomodation and mountain passes.


They also have a 10 % off deal if you book and pay before a certain time ( can't remember the details so here is a link!)

http://www.snowholidays.com.au/THE_STATION_RESORT_JINDABYNE.html This seem svery cheap - $620 pp for 5 nights including 5 day mountain pass and accommodation.

[Swede]

Originally posted by bdenny4:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by silverwitch:
We have stayed at The Station Resort and found it very good and because they are associated with Perisher they have some excellent packages available with accomodation and mountain passes.


They also have a 10 % off deal if you book and pay before a certain time ( can't remember the details so here is a link!)

http://www.snowholidays.com.au/THE_STATION_RESORT_JINDABYNE.html This seem svery cheap - $620 pp for 5 nights including 5 day mountain pass and accommodation. </font>[/QUOTE]The Station is definitely the cheapest you can find. You need someone to drive in to Jindy for the nightlife though.

[karen97]

IAB is in too graemlins/woohoo.gif

[Bear]

Bloody poms. :D

[bdenny4]

I can't believe how much more expensive it is in NSW compared to Vic.
Is that generally the case?

[SA]

Accom., yes. Food - well so far, I've found the most expensive is at Falls :eek:

[Podlettte]

Falls food is outrageously expensive!

[bdenny4]

Never been to Falls
Always have appartment at Hotham and take our own food. Eat out once or twice only.

[SA]

You need the GDP of a small third-world country to eat there.

[ 17.03.2009, 11:44 PM: Message edited by: SA ]

[bdenny4]

Well SA - cos I don't really eat much, I 'got away with' ordering a kids meal at Swindlers.
BONUS! Extra to spend on grog!

BTW - still struggling with the accom for this SW Slide :(
Think I'm gonna end up flying in on the Friday to Caaaaaanbeeeeera, catching the bus to Jindy, finding somewhere to crash for 2 nights so I can hang with you guys, then meet my friends on Sunday arvo on the mountain and stay for the rest of the week in a lodge somewhere with them.
+1 will drive up with the friends.

[SA]

I would be very surprised if you can't find a lift from Canberra to Jindy on a Friday night!!

[Dr D]

Originally posted by bdenny4:


BTW - still struggling with the accom for this SW Slide :(
Might be able to help there. smile.gif
Just need a lift from Canberra to Jindy Friday arvo and Jindy to Sydney Sunday arvo.
Also up the mountain Sat and Sun. smile.gif

[ 23.03.2009, 07:39 PM: Message edited by: Dr D ]

[bdenny4]

Originally posted by Dr D:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by bdenny4:


BTW - still struggling with the accom for this SW Slide :(
Might be able to help there. smile.gif
Just need a lift from Canberra to Jindy Friday arvo and Jindy to Sydney Sunday arvo.
Also up the mountain Sat and Sun. smile.gif </font>[/QUOTE]Hey ya Doc,

Will let you know how I go on the accom front - it's a little daunting for a Perisher/Jindy first timer away from loved ones ;)
I don't want to put anyone out so will look at options first before asking for help. Don't have transport either so was gonna catch the bus or offer petrol money to some fellow SWer with boot space enough for me and my board smile.gif

Everyone has been so helpful, sounds like I better bring enough cash for the first round or two.

[karen97]

Doc, I can give you a ride up the hill on Sat and Sun, but I don't know if I am down for the week beforehand just yet. Watch this space smile.gif

[Boardingbuny]

Dont know if i will be down this weekend. Unit is rented out, and meh im not paying to stay anywhere.

O and BDenny if you and your mates want somewhere in Jindy (for the week after)to stay i know just the place... :D .. :D o and much much cheaper than the station smile.gif graemlins/penguin.gif

[ 25.03.2009, 09:54 PM: Message edited by: Boardingbuny ]

[bdenny4]

Thanks anyways BB - but we're gonna stay on the mountain for that week.

[bdenny4]

Well we may get some more of us Mexicans for the Slide now that the Super Pass is out smile.gif

[SnowSnow]

Won't be going to the snow this year. :( saving my $$ for 09/10 jackson hole season. Possibly already have a job lined uP!!!

[attic salt]

Can you put me on the maybe list please.

[karen97]

Originally posted by attic salt:
Can you put me on the maybe list please. done smile.gif

[Boardingbuny]

Not 100% ill be here now, as we are heading to Falls on the tuesday, I have to justify to the husband the extra travel involved and the fact the he will miss out on this

[BlueHue]

BB, if your in Jindabynbe you'll already be half way to Falls!

[karen97]

^^Wot he said :D

[Boardingbuny]

Originally posted by BlueHue:
BB, if your in Jindabynbe you'll already be half way to Falls! I know I know but Chicco wont be there, and we dont really want to have 2 cars 1/2 way to victoria....

[Podlettte]

hehe well you've booked your room with us girly, you'd better pay up graemlins/big_laugh.gif graemlins/cold.gif

[Boardingbuny]

Originally posted by Podlettte:
hehe well you've booked your room with us girly, you'd better pay up graemlins/big_laugh.gif graemlins/cold.gif Forgot to tell you. Cancelled the apartment last week, costs too much.

[Podlettte]

graemlins/big_laugh.gif tongue.gif

[Boardingbuny]

Dont suppose anybody (pods, kazz?? ) has room for me and the monster??

:D

[karen97]

I suppose :rolleyes: tongue.gif

[Boardingbuny]

smile.gif
I shall see then... Will talk to the hoosband,

[Boardingbuny]

EXCELLENT. Im still in smile.gif

[bdenny4]

Are we noting +1's Kaz?
If so my +1 is comming along toooooooooo
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[karen97]

Updated smile.gif

[Boardingbuny]

Umm Chiccos not coming but Mia Mafioso is smile.gif O and +1 (my secret lover) smile.gif

[ozgirl]

Hey dont forget to add me to this list :)

[bdenny4]

OK - so got to book the acomm on the mountain for Sun to Fri following the Slide.

Any suggestions - prefer Smiggins.
What is the Smiggins Hotel like?

[skichic]

Haven't stayed there BD, but haven't heard anything bad either. Good position for accessing Smiggs, and the bus to Perisher leaves just outside the door.

Can I ask why you prefer Smiggs? Less experienced skiers/riders?

I stayed at Smiggs in '06 and there wasn't enough snow to ski across to Perisher, so it was a bus trip every day. Was a bit disappointed by that.

The queues in the arvo at the Piper T can be pretty long with everyone trying to get back to Smiggs too. Mind you the same can be said for any of the lifts back to FV in the arvo.

[bdenny4]

Well SC it's more the fact that our friends will be staying in Smiggins where their parents manage an Appartment building and they will be getting their accommodation for free - we miss out as not enough room in the Manager Apt for us! Appts there are too expensive so either a lodge such as Snowbunny or the Smigs Hotel seem reasonable.
Actually I am amazed at how expensive the acomm is at Perisher, especially when its not even classed as Peak.

Anyway so I thought that it would be better to be closer to them as we have never been to Perisher before and for night time activities together it would be better to be closer to them.

Also (hopefully) '06 is a bad example - my first year boarding @ Hotham and geez it was painful. Can't imagine it will be the same this year (*crosses fingers*).

[chris y]

Bd , we stayed at Smiggs hotel last year and it was great , rooms have been done up and the bar is awesome to catch up with everyone.

[skichic]

Then Smiggs sounds like the place for you BD.

[Podlettte]

Snowygums at Smigs is nice, not sure how it compares price wise to Smigs hotel though.

[skichic]

Totally contradicting you now Pods, I stayed at Snowygums, didn't rate it at all!

[bdenny4]

Thanks guys, will prob book the Smigs Hotel then.

[Xcape]

Originally posted by karen97:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by attic salt:
Can you put me on the maybe list please. done smile.gif </font>[/QUOTE]Hey Karen, can you replace attic salt with Xcape...

Cheers! smile.gif

[karen97]

Originally posted by Xcape:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by karen97:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by attic salt:
Can you put me on the maybe list please. done smile.gif </font>[/QUOTE]Hey Karen, can you replace attic salt with Xcape...

Cheers! smile.gif </font>[/QUOTE]No prob smile.gif Are you in or a maybe?

[Xcape]

Still a maybe. graemlins/cold.gif

[skichic]

Originally posted by Xcape:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by karen97:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by attic salt:
Can you put me on the maybe list please. done smile.gif </font>[/QUOTE]Hey Karen, can you replace attic salt with Xcape...

Cheers! smile.gif </font>[/QUOTE]Why isn't attic salt coming? SOFT! graemlins/cold.gif

[bdenny4]

Originally posted by Bear:
Ask for a lift. ;)

Other than that there is a bus service Direct to skitube/thredbo. Lever run it as part of their winter schedule.

http://www.transborder.com.au/PDF/alpinexpress_timetable.pdf

Last years from Ski bus.

http://www.skibus.net.au/images/skibus-timetable-2006.pdf Hey Bear - looks like Skibus isn't around anymore.
Link to website doesn't work and I can't find a phone number for them anywhere!!!!
Help

[bdenny4]

It's alright nobody panic smile.gif

All booked:
Qantas Fri 28th to Canberra
Greyhound bus to Jindy arrivng 3pm
Jindy Inn Fri and Sat
Smigs Hotel/Apartments Sun 30th to Fri 4th
Bus Smigs to Canberra Airport
Qantas Fri 4th back to Melbs
Ski hire for the +1
We both have our Super Passes

End of story - all done graemlins/snowboard2.gif
graemlins/woohoo.gif

[karen97]

Nice work Bd smile.gif

[Xena]

Maybe - Xena and maybe maybe +1

[karen97]

Originally posted by Xena:
Maybe - Xena and maybe maybe +1 graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif

[Boardingbuny]

Karen are you staying down for the week after?

[IAB]

Accom. is booked and paid for. Thank-you Ez for sorting as always smile.gif .

See you all up the hill or in the pub, or both. graemlins/woohoo.gif

[karen97]

Originally posted by Boardingbuny:
Karen are you staying down for the week after? Not sure at this stage, it depends on work. we are going through some changes atm and it's hard to commit to anything at this stage :(

[Xena]

Originally posted by karen97:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Xena:
Maybe - Xena and maybe maybe +1 graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif </font>[/QUOTE]Waiting for a flight sale.

[bdenny4]

Can you fly straight from GC to Canberra X

[Xena]

With V Blue - yes.

[karen97]

I think they have a happy hour during the day..... Might be worth checking out ;)

[Xena]

If per chance, I came down by myself, where would you suggest I stay? Where are most people staying? Budget would need to be tight, but not squalor-ish.

[Xena]

Or if both of us came, where should we stay? Where is the best action happening?

[Xena]

Just found out I have enuff frequent flyer points for a freebie!

[bdenny4]

Well done X - so are you bookded?

[Xena]

Not yet - gotta break it to the +1 that I want to ditch him and go it alone.

But failing that,then I gotta talk him into both of us coming.

Where you staying bd4? Did you book Aalberg or Station?

I'd like to stay at Station for the sheer bargain of it (and quality is not el cheapo like the price would indicate), but afraid I'll be isolated.

[ 09. June 2009, 07:27 AM: Message edited by: Xena ]

[bdenny4]

Originally posted by bdenny4:
It's alright nobody panic smile.gif

All booked:
Qantas Fri 28th to Canberra
Greyhound bus to Jindy arrivng 3pm
Jindy Inn Fri and Sat
Smigs Hotel/Apartments Sun 30th to Fri 4th
Bus Smigs to Canberra Airport
Qantas Fri 4th back to Melbs
Ski hire for the +1
We both have our Super Passes

End of story - all done graemlins/snowboard2.gif
graemlins/woohoo.gif See above for my trip X

[Legolas]

so X, are we galfriends for this trip then?

sounds like we might be able to bunk down somewhere? or that smigs hotel is the next best option (from this thread anyway).

Now I just Need a lift from Sydney :cool:

graemlins/skier.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/skier.gif

[karen97]

graemlins/woohoo.gif It's going to be AWESOME!!!! :D

[Xena]

Originally posted by Legolas:
so X, are we galfriends for this trip then?

sounds like we might be able to bunk down somewhere? or that smigs hotel is the next best option (from this thread anyway).

Now I just Need a lift from Sydney :cool:

graemlins/skier.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/skier.gif Besties!

[Xena]

News broken - all but the booking to be done now! graemlins/woohoo.gif

[Xena]

UPDATES NEEDED

So, who is in? Where? How? etc Give details

In

Karen97
Bear
Pods
BlueHue
SnoWhite
Swede
Little Swede
Dr D +1
Chris Y +1
Skichic
Boardingbunny
Mia Mafioso
Ash
Eckstar
Pop?
Hackett007
Paul O
Yeti
TC
Bdenny4 + 1
IAB
Ozgirl
Legolas
Xena - still fiddlin with dates, but def Fri 28, Sat 29, Sun 30 skiing. Arrive Wed night 26th? Thurs night 27th? Go home Sun 30? Mon 30? Accom sorted for Fri and Sat nights. Fly to/from Canberra.

Maybe...

Snowpuff
Jahoota
Cabbage
AndDee
JD
P.Diddy
Fresheez
Xcape

[ 12. June 2009, 06:22 AM: Message edited by: Xena ]

[Boardingbuny]

MiaMafioso and I are out :( stupid injury

[Legolas]

bb :( sarks to be u

X!! you're going for extra days!!!

:rubs hands together: "oh Mr Leee--eggggs" smile.gif

[Legolas]

p.s. I bags the bottom bunk old girl

[Polaris]

I just noticed something.
My names not in the mix.

hmmmmmmmmmm....... I be around the haunts no doubt ;)

[karen97]

Sorted Pol :D

Great turnout this year :D

[Polaris]

Why thank you young Karen :bows:

[ozgirl]

Originally posted by Legolas:
p.s. I bags the bottom bunk old girl At the ripe old age of 30, i guess I am the youngest so I can take the top bunk.... Makes me feel good :D

As long as no one in our room snores!!! graemlins/cold.gif

[karen97]

Cue Bear :eek: graemlins/cold.gif

[Podlettte]

looks like xena has the other bottom bed without even trying haha

yeah, bear can be in the room furthest away from me tongue.gif

[ozgirl]

Originally posted by karen97:
Cue Bear :eek: graemlins/cold.gif LOL - I was just meaning in the girly room - I can cope with muffled snores - i get it from mum and dad every night so used to it!

[Dr D]

Originally posted by ozgirl:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by karen97:
Cue Bear :eek: graemlins/cold.gif LOL - I can cope with muffled snores </font>[/QUOTE]They're not muffled when they come from Bear.

And I was upstairs in the unit we stayed in last year. graemlins/big_laugh.gif

[Xena]

Originally posted by Swede:
I would have a look at Aalberg if you're staying for the week. Very good price for the weekly stays and the food (which is inc) is better than any place I've eaten out in Jindy (not that I've been to them all).
4 people sharing 5 bnight mid week is $550/person at peak time I think. 7 nights $750.
Book and Pay dep before 31 March and save 15% as well on those prices.
I only knowthis couse I've already booked a week ;)
www.aalberg.com.au (http://www.aalberg.com.au) Man - they quoted me $500 for 2 nights for just me.

[BlueHue]

Originally posted by Dr D:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by ozgirl:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by karen97:
Cue Bear :eek: graemlins/cold.gif LOL - I can cope with muffled snores </font>[/QUOTE]They're not muffled when they come from Bear.

And I was upstairs in the unit we stayed in last year. graemlins/big_laugh.gif </font>[/QUOTE]I was in with them last year as well, resorted to sleeping upstairs on the couch!

Then there was Karens drunk giggle fit at 2am in the morning tongue.gif

[Podlettte]

shhh you'll scare people away!

[Swede]

Originally posted by Xena:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Swede:
I would have a look at Aalberg if you're staying for the week. Very good price for the weekly stays and the food (which is inc) is better than any place I've eaten out in Jindy (not that I've been to them all).
4 people sharing 5 bnight mid week is $550/person at peak time I think. 7 nights $750.
Book and Pay dep before 31 March and save 15% as well on those prices.
I only knowthis couse I've already booked a week ;)
www.aalberg.com.au (http://www.aalberg.com.au) Man - they quoted me $500 for 2 nights for just me. </font>[/QUOTE]Yeah, it's great value for a few people staying for the week, but exy for a weekend. You'd be paying for a double

[Dr D]

Originally posted by BlueHue:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Dr D:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by ozgirl:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by karen97:
Cue Bear :eek: graemlins/cold.gif LOL - I can cope with muffled snores </font>[/QUOTE]They're not muffled when they come from Bear.

And I was upstairs in the unit we stayed in last year. graemlins/big_laugh.gif </font>[/QUOTE]I was in with them last year as well, resorted to sleeping upstairs on the couch!

Then there was Karens drunk giggle fit at 2am in the morning tongue.gif </font>[/QUOTE]Forgot about that.
I knew someone ended up on the couch just couldn't remember. smile.gif

[Podlettte]

Me the first night, Bh got there first the 2nd smile.gif

[Xena]

Originally posted by Xena:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Swede:
I would have a look at Aalberg if you're staying for the week. Very good price for the weekly stays and the food (which is inc) is better than any place I've eaten out in Jindy (not that I've been to them all).
4 people sharing 5 bnight mid week is $550/person at peak time I think. 7 nights $750.
Book and Pay dep before 31 March and save 15% as well on those prices.
I only knowthis couse I've already booked a week ;)
www.aalberg.com.au (http://www.aalberg.com.au) Man - they quoted me $500 for 2 nights for just me. </font>[/QUOTE]They just offered the same deal for $360 - cool that they did that.

[Legolas]

graemlins/snow.gif I think I'm afraid...

[karen97]

Why? Just get a cask of goon and some earplugs and you will be fine tongue.gif

[Legolas]

should I start drinking now?

[karen97]

Maybe ;) I find it's best to stay drunk to avoid the dreaded hangover smile.gif

[Boardingbuny]

hahaha.. I knew there was a reason I wasnt going anymore... HAHAHHAHAHAHA

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[Podlettte]

graemlins/big_laugh.gif

[ozgirl]

Originally posted by karen97:
Why? Just get a cask of goon and some earplugs and you will be fine tongue.gif Good minds think alike... A party happened in the lounge i was sleeping in last night at 3am and I slept through. Alcohol is great!!

[BlueHue]

In Cooma we called a cask of goon a deathbag!

[Snowmunch]

hey all, sorry i dont feel like reading through the whole thread, but what is this thread about?
I am going perisher too!! does this relate to me smile.gif ??

[Dr D]

Originally posted by Snowmunch:
hey all, sorry i dont feel like reading through the whole thread, but what is this thread about?
I am going perisher too!! does this relate to me smile.gif ?? it does if you're there on the 29th & 30th August and want to meet up with some other snowatchers smile.gif

[Snowmunch]

ooo cant make any gurantees but if i can get some time off in august it'll definately be those dates :D

[Podlettte]

Keep an eye on the thread closer to the dates snowmunch, Kaz generally sets up informal meeting places and times for sat and sunday on the snow and in jindy.

[karen97]

Info in the 1st Post Pods smile.gif

[Podlettte]

So it is! whoopsy

where's dinner this year? Brumby is easy I guess if you want steak, otherwise it's just fried anything else. Not sure where else that would be easy for people to come as they want etc.

[karen97]

The Brumby works well, I don't mind cooking the odd steak ;)

[Xena]

Originally posted by Legolas:
should I start drinking now? Yes... you need to get p1ss fit.

[Xena]

Originally posted by karen97:
The Brumby works well, I don't mind cooking the odd steak ;) Will you please cook mine for me?

[karen97]

Cost ya a schooner :D

[BlueHue]

That could be a dangerous strategy Karen!

2008 Snowatchers slide all over again for you tongue.gif ;)

[bdenny4]

Originally posted by Boardingbuny:
MiaMafioso and I are out :( stupid injury That's a pity - I was hoping to ask you a few questions about Shiga Kogen.

Will you come to drinkies/dinner?

[Xena]

Originally posted by karen97:
Cost ya a schooner :D Geez, how hard can it be? ;)


Is anyone going back Sunday afternoon before close of day and needing a drive buddy? The latest flight I can get is 6.40pm, am prepared to pay petrol for a lift.

What time would I have to leave PB? I am thinking 3pm at the absolute latest.

The buses leave so early - some in the morning? What the jumbuck? Who would pay a night's accom and get no skiing in?

[ 15. June 2009, 07:01 PM: Message edited by: Xena ]

[Boardingbuny]

Hey BD, didnt go to Shiga Kogen, we went to Myoko Kogen.

And nope wont be down at all :(

[bdenny4]

Oh sorry BB must be seeing things again graemlins/cold.gif

[karen97]

I can give you a ride to CBR X!

[Xena]

Oh thanks Kaz!!! Maybe I'll buy you that schooner after all!

I'm gonna book my flights right now....I'm excited.....watch this space.

[Xena]

Oooh, I've done it!!!

[Xena]

graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif graemlins/woohoo.gif

[karen97]

Details please smile.gif

[Xena]

PM ya.

[ 15. June 2009, 10:30 PM: Message edited by: Xena ]

[Boardingbuny]

wooo smile.gif X

[Edgy Scarver]

Hello, I am a Snowatcher newbie but I will be in Jindy\PB that weekend.

What happens at a Snowatcher's Slide ??

[karen97]

The more the merrier! smile.gif

We will meet up at Mid Station @ 10am on Sat and take it from there

[Xena]

Welcome to Snowatch Edgy Scarver and welcome to the slide!

[bdenny4]

Hey Kaz - only thing I haven't thought about (arranged) is getting up and down to P from Jindy.

Is there a bus service?

[karen97]

I will have room in the Hilux. Where are you staying in Jindy?

[bdenny4]

There is 2 of us Kaz - Jindy Inn.

[karen97]

No prob, someone can ride in the ute :D

[bdenny4]

Well, that'd have to be me!

Thanks Kaz, you're the BESTEST :D

[karen97]

It'll cost ya a schooner or 2 ;)

[Xena]

Whatta about me?

[Xena]

Looks like the car is fi=ull, so I'll now ask bd4's question - is there a bus to bullocks or something? Other cars daily?

[Swede]

Originally posted by Edgy Scarver:
Hello, I am a Snowatcher newbie but I will be in Jindy\PB that weekend.

What happens at a Snowatcher's Slide ?? u ski hard in the day and drink even harder in the night :D

[Podlettte]

for when you talking about Xena? up to the hill each day? the falcon will be empty, well BH and myself, but 3 spaces other than that smile.gif and a parks pass

No one is riding in the back of the ute! tongue.gif between the hilux the falcon and any other vehicles, we'll fit everyone in smile.gif

[ 16. June 2009, 06:50 PM: Message edited by: Podlettte ]

[IAB]

I have spots in my motor up to the PB car park early Sat and not so early Sun (Bullocks Flat and ski tube if it's snowing).

Not many of the other softies seem to make it up the hill on the Sunday tongue.gif . Torrential rain and a mild hangover is no excuse. :D

[Podlettte]

mild hangover? graemlins/big_laugh.gif I was nearly over the limit from the fumes dropping kaz at Snowhite's place :D

[Xena]

Originally posted by Podlettte:
for when you talking about Xena? up to the hill each day? the falcon will be empty, well BH and myself, but 3 spaces other than that smile.gif and a parks pass

No one is riding in the back of the ute! tongue.gif between the hilux the falcon and any other vehicles, we'll fit everyone in smile.gif Fabulous - book me in please Pods!

[Xena]

Originally posted by IAB:
I have spots in my motor up to the PB car park early Sat and not so early Sun (Bullocks Flat and ski tube if it's snowing).

Not many of the other softies seem to make it up the hill on the Sunday tongue.gif . Torrential rain and a mild hangover is no excuse. :D Well, if I am staying or driving with softies - I shall call on you as my back up please IAB! I ain't coming from Qld to miss the snow.

[karen97]

I'm pumped about this weekend :D

Oh and I'M GOING TO SKI ON THE SUNDAY!!

[Podlettte]

THAT'S WHAT YOU SAID LAST YEAR

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[ozgirl]

Kaz please don't take me down with you- I wanna ski....

Zena - and anyone else (Legs) requiring lifts.

I can take my car but would prefer to not take it with just me in - money and carbon footprint etc..

So would prefer to car pool - Legs when are you heading down?

I don't know when I can leave yet - depends on the whole job situation.

So I would love either love a lift from Sydney from someone - or is anyone requiring a lift?

[karen97]

Ozgirl, It's not as if I am going to force drinks down your neck. I am sure you know your own limits.


I will be down the week beforehand, so I can't help out with a lift

[ozgirl]

I was only joking :)

I know your not going to force me...

I heard you were already down there - but thanks

[Podlettte]

sometimes these things have a way of taking over Oz ;) best to go with the flow smile.gif

the only reason we didn't go up last year was it was pouring with rain! Kaz had other issues, but she knew the weather would be woeful so pushed a little harder ;)

[karen97]

It was the blardy pizza from the LJ that did me in redface.gif

[Boardingbuny]

Sure it was Kaz smile.gif

Lucky you being down there for the week before smile.gif

[bdenny4]

Oooooh I'm getting very excited now.
Just gotta improve my riding a little so I can keep up with everyone

Think my drinking style needs no improvement

[karen97]

I wouldn't worry about improving your riding, the weekend isn't all about ripping around the mountain as fast as you can go. I am not an overly fast skier ;)

[Xena]

I am so excited, the days won't go fast enough.

[karen97]

Originally posted by Xena:
I am so excited, the days won't go fast enough. :D

[Xena]

Oh man.....70dtg.

[karen97]

start a countdown graemlins/cold.gif I dare ya tongue.gif

[IAB]

Originally posted by Xena:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by IAB:
I have spots in my motor up to the PB car park early Sat and not so early Sun (Bullocks Flat and ski tube if it's snowing).

Not many of the other softies seem to make it up the hill on the Sunday tongue.gif . Torrential rain and a mild hangover is no excuse. :D Well, if I am staying or driving with softies - I shall call on you as my back up please IAB! I ain't coming from Qld to miss the snow. </font>[/QUOTE]It would be my pleasure Xena

** mental note to pack the axe **

:D

[IAB]

Originally posted by karen97:
I wouldn't worry about improving your riding, the weekend isn't all about ripping around the mountain as fast as you can go. I am not an overly fast skier ;) Bull****!

[ozgirl]

Originally posted by Xena:
Oh man.....70dtg. Really?? That feels like AGES away :(

[karen97]

Originally posted by IAB:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by karen97:
I wouldn't worry about improving your riding, the weekend isn't all about ripping around the mountain as fast as you can go. I am not an overly fast skier ;) Bull****! </font>[/QUOTE]Bullsh*% to what?

[Xena]

69dtg

[bdenny4]

graemlins/big_laugh.gif X

[karen97]

Geeze, this thread is going to get to 100 pages the way we are going graemlins/big_laugh.gif

[Xena]

That's just less than two pages a day - if Yeti was coming, we'd make that easy! He wants to get to 8000 posts.

[Boardingbuny]

shocking isnt he.

[IAB]

Originally posted by karen97:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by IAB:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by karen97:
I wouldn't worry about improving your riding, the weekend isn't all about ripping around the mountain as fast as you can go. I am not an overly fast skier ;) Bull****! </font>[/QUOTE]Bullsh*% to what? </font>[/QUOTE]Your last sentence - you set off like a bat out of hell down Bloody Mary :D

[Xena]

68dtg

[Boardingbuny]

wow really, that sounds so far off

[Xena]

Tell me about it - I'm packed already!!!

[Boardingbuny]

haha Good for you smile.gif heheh

[Xena]

No I'm not really! That would be way too sad......right?

[Podlettte]

No, never ;)

[Xena]

67 dtg

[Xena]

66dtg - actually if we count the actual start of the weekend, it's more - I'm counting form when I leave, which is the Wednesday before.

So, 69dtg....let me check.

[Xena]

Yep....69.

[karen97]

Let it go X graemlins/cold.gif

[Xena]

Haha

[Legolas]

what's this thread about anyway?

[Dr D]

68 dtg tongue.gif

[Xena]

graemlins/big_laugh.gif It's like a yawn, it spreads easily!

[ozgirl]

Gone a bit quiet on this thread?

[Xena]

I was thinking today - instead of joining the 'get fit' thread and focusing on my physical fitness, that I should make a 'get p1ss fit' thread, cos it sounds like I'll need that more for this weekend.

[karen97]

It's not that bad X!

[Swede]

Originally posted by Xena:
I was thinking today - instead of joining the 'get fit' thread and focusing on my physical fitness, that I should make a 'get p1ss fit' thread, cos it sounds like I'll need that more for this weekend. :eek: :eek: If you don’t think you’re p1ss fit already, better get started with the training quick smart. The Snowatcher drink… sorry slide is less than 70 days away :eek: :eek: If you need some help just pm me and I can help with putting a drink program together for you :D

[Dr D]

Originally posted by Xena:
I was thinking today - instead of joining the 'get fit' thread and focusing on my physical fitness, that I should make a 'get p1ss fit' thread, cos it sounds like I'll need that more for this weekend. graemlins/big_laugh.gif graemlins/big_laugh.gif graemlins/big_laugh.gif

+1 asked me last night why I always finished the wine when she opened a bottle for dinner

I told her I was in training fro the PB slide. ;)

[Podlettte]

:D

[ozgirl]

Bit of a long story but will post...

Xena all you need is a week of a couple of drinks a day and your liver will be in training.

I went on a cruise a couple of years ago outta brissy. The night i got off I went out with a Brisbane friend, about 6pm we started. and had a good dinner.

We drunk two bottles of wine and I had two extra vodka well drinks and then at about 2am we decide to go home. My friend was wasted - she was drunk dialing her ex of 2 years previous. But remember I had had two extra drinks.

So on the way back from the bar to the car we walked past an RBT set up. I asked my friend if we would have to drive past it to which she said Yes - so i volunteered myself to the cops, i explain that I was going home thought i was ok to drive but wondered if they would test me. They where really nice (i was worried the could get me for intent to drive...)

Guess what I blew.....

[Legolas]

the cop and they let you through no questions asked? graemlins/outtahere.gif

[ozgirl]

I was wondering if anyone would say that :)

Nah

A BIG FAT ZERO...

Seriously, then we went to the car and we drove past they pulled us in and still tested me again and we got chatting with them and they tested my friend who was over.... she had been off the drink for a month and I asked if they thought that me drinking (not heavily mind you) for 7days affected my reading and they said Yes. your liver adjusts and so you can drink more. Apparently an alcoholic will be able to drink more than us and be under... kind of scary.

[karen97]

Originally posted by ozgirl:

Guess what I blew..... Don't you mean who? :eek: graemlins/cold.gif graemlins/big_laugh.gif graemlins/outtahere.gif

[Xena]

Bit slow there Kaz.

[Xena]

Originally posted by Swede:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Xena:
I was thinking today - instead of joining the 'get fit' thread and focusing on my physical fitness, that I should make a 'get p1ss fit' thread, cos it sounds like I'll need that more for this weekend. :eek: :eek: If you don’t think you’re p1ss fit already, better get started with the training quick smart. The Snowatcher drink… sorry slide is less than 70 days away :eek: :eek: If you need some help just pm me and I can help with putting a drink program together for you :D </font>[/QUOTE]Is it a spreadsheet?????

[Boardingbuny]

Alcomaholics... All of you

[Legolas]

so...getting there...

Who is heading down from Sydney? on what day and would you like a passenger to help with driving and fuel.

my car is very very not fuel friendly but I don't mind taking it (it will just cost more to run!).

I don't mind going a day or so early either. If someone wants to detour via Canberra airport and collect Xena on the way through!

That said, our builder has told us he can start on Monday 31 Aug!!!!! :eek: and I'm not postponing him after waiting for so long so that week might end up proving trickier than I'm currently hoping.

[Dr D]

31st is the Monday, so whats the probs?

Don't be surprised if he ends up wanting to start earlier or later than the proposed date. ;)

[Dr D]

Kaz could you please update the list.
Friend won't be going now.
She decided to spend her money getting the plumbing on her house fixed instead of going skiing.
I just don't know about some peoples priorities sometimes. ;)

[Xena]

My sentiments exactly D - I mean, who needs to flush anyway? God did invent bushes. Given the choice of flushing or skiing, the bush would look alright to me.

[ 27. June 2009, 09:44 AM: Message edited by: Xena ]

[bdenny4]

Hope they serve a good Sav Blanc at the Brumby and Banjos - I'm not very good on the ale.

[Xena]

After 2 or 3 Sav Blanc, we could serve you a new wine called Sav Amber and you'd never know.

[Boardingbuny]

Again I say ..... Alcomaholics.

[bdenny4]

Originally posted by Xena:
After 2 or 3 Sav Blanc, we could serve you a new wine called Sav Amber and you'd never know. Hmmmm ...... in the words of MJ: "the girl is dangerous.... so dangerous"

I do try to practice the fine art of pacing myself graemlins/cold.gif

[karen97]

Originally posted by Snowpuff:
Will not be attending. Sad to hear Puff!

[Legolas]

Originally posted by Xena:
My sentiments exactly D - I mean, who needs to flush anyway? God did invent bushes. Given the choice of flushing or skiing, the bush would look alright to me. note to self:

"When skiing with Xena...Don't, I repeat DO NOT eat yellow snow"

[Podlettte]

Originally posted by Boardingbuny:
Again I say ..... Alcomaholics. I haven't seen the Blue tongued Boarding bunny running around Jindabyne for a while......... tongue.gif

[ozgirl]

Legs an anyone else, I am happy to take my car but I am hoping to be working so don't think I can leave until after work on Friday. But can re look at this the week the week prior.

[D-Dog]

im now a maybe, i might be coming down that weekend, depending on whether we make the soccer finals...hmm maybe i should accidentally let in a few goals.

[karen97]

Awesome D-Dog :D

[Boardingbuny]

Originally posted by Podlettte:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Boardingbuny:
Again I say ..... Alcomaholics. I haven't seen the Blue tongued Boarding bunny running around Jindabyne for a while......... tongue.gif </font>[/QUOTE]heheh OO heheh

What blue tongued bunny... I know nothing..

graemlins/cold.gif It wasnt running, it was rolling graemlins/cold.gif