Skis vs. Snowboard

[TomKat]

Andy on a snowboard vs. Devlish on skis.

[TSi_II]

You should get someone that can follow and videotape this one.

[devlish]

just give the camera to andy... he'll be behind me the whole way!!

[DontStopMe]

skiing ftw!

[Dizmm, (Old Account)]

just give the camera to andy... he'll be behind me the whole way!!

Its on old man. you should probably start practicing soon. I will camcord while snowboard, I've done it many times before.

[VPT]

I think it would be funny to carry around a rubber mat and just throw it out in front of random skiers/snow boarders.

[devlish]

you say "old man"

I say "experianced"

[helby]

as devlish may know..i have some snowboard experiance ( while smoking...int he rocky moutains...)...and i did pretty damn good ( er no) ill video tape...but i will not be held accountable for anything that happens to the video or the participants.:)

[devlish]

...but i will not be held accountable for anything that happens to the video or the participants.:) or the video camera you mean, right?

that'd be something to see all in itself... you skiiing & carrying a camera too

[helby]

actually ill just go right into the lodge and have a beer:)

[barubabe1]

If anyone wants to plan a day trip up to the UP this winter, let me know. The hubby and I will definitely go.

[TomKat]

Barubabe can officiate the race and declare the winner while Helby is in the lodge drinking. Whatch out for VPT and his rubber matts.

[devlish]

If anyone wants to plan a day trip up to the UP this winter, let me know. The hubby and I will definitely go.

we already have a trip planned for the 19th-21st of January. i've currently got a HUGE bill on my credit card that's holding onto a 8person trailside lodge at IndianHead Ski Resort. 2 bed, 2 bath, 4 person hot tub, etc... we've got room for a few more yet.

call me or email me if interested

[helby]

ill be spending my vacation money on going to hawaii for a few weeks.

[TomKat]

You sound just like Evil Helby.

[EVILUTION]

Helby knows how to do winter the right way.

Sunshine and 84* here today. I had to put on SPF 15 just to keep from getting a sun burn. I was actually on the beach in my avatar. Carole and I are staying in the Hawaii 5-0 condo in Waikiki.

Lots of trick cars down here. Saturday is Hot Import Nights.

[VPT]

How much was your dinner tonight?

[helby]

vpt...sometimes its nice to go someplace u may never be again and spend some cash and have fun. gotta unpucker the asshole and let it flow sometimes. like me...evil works hard and plays hard. i make good money so i like to spend my money and have fun. u may buy a sled....evil may go to hawaii and spend some cash on a fun time. who cars if dinner costs a lil more. why live a sheltered life in wisconsin when u have all these opportunities all over the word of beautiful places to see...things to do...for example i would have regretted it forever if i dident try scuba diving in puerto vallarta ...it was awesome...gotta do those things.

[devlish]

i'm with Helby & Evil... if you enjoy doing these things, i say DO IT!! if you don't enjoy it, might as well keep your mouth shut instead of sounding like a cheapskate. Not that VPT is a cheapskate, he's got his fair share of toys... but he sure sounds like one!

I can't wait til i take my next vacation. Looking forward to it immensly.

[Extremedsm]

Mmmmmmmmmmmm toys. Lots of toys.....................

Vpt and I have traveled a little in the past couple months. Hell, we were in the ghetto of Chitown this past weekend. It was great. I will never forget it......................

[EVILUTION]

Actually..... Since I'm on military orders..... I get $100 a day per diem and $150 a day for a room. That is in addition to my base pay which is about $200 a day. So I live like a king when I'm here. I have a caliber for a rental car..... its a POS.

[Dizmm, (Old Account)]

i like vacations but i like toys better. I'll vacation more when I am retired and too old to work on cars and shit.

[VPT]

Actually..... Since I'm on military orders..... I get $100 a day per diem and $150 a day for a room. That is in addition to my base pay which is about $200 a day. So I live like a king when I'm here. I have a caliber for a rental car..... its a POS.


So you get paid to go on vacation than you call me cheap because I don't want to spend my hard earned money to go on vacation.

[devlish]

i'd rather vacation while i'm able to the do fun stuff i want to do. when i'm 65-70 i'm sure i'll still be able to turn a wrench, but might not want to go parasailing or scuba diving or snorkeling or downhill skiiing/snowboarding.

[VPT]

vpt...sometimes its nice to go someplace u may never be again and spend some cash and have fun. gotta unpucker the asshole and let it flow sometimes. like me...evil works hard and plays hard. i make good money so i like to spend my money and have fun. u may buy a sled....evil may go to hawaii and spend some cash on a fun time. who cars if dinner costs a lil more. why live a sheltered life in wisconsin when u have all these opportunities all over the word of beautiful places to see...things to do...for example i would have regretted it forever if i dident try scuba diving in puerto vallarta ...it was awesome...gotta do those things.

Evil doesn't work hard. Only places I haven't been are all out of the country so it costs alot to go see them. I get the discovery channel so every time I want to see someplace new I just turn on the tube.

Besides the fish we had the food sucked in mexico, it was to hot, it smelled, and o my god 280 bones to go swimming...

[helby]

i loved mexico..i take a tad bit of offense to that. it was beautiful....the beach wasent great but the scenery was beautiful...when i went for a walk by myself downtown all the neighborhoods were awesome...so beautiful. the food was great specialy the dinner the last night. i take offense because i remember the great times i had with my friends ont hat trip..getting drunk..saving u and jami at the titty bar...i spent alot of cash that night...i had a great time with my friends..ims orry it was so horriable for u

[barubabe1]

I gotta go with Evil, Helby, and Devlish on this one. Do the things you want to do now because later you may not be able to, for whatever reason. Take a look at my in-laws. Thank God they went to PV with us because vacations are one thing that they will NEVER be able to do again. So I say live it up.

[helby]

never know what could happen....

[EVILUTION]

I get the discovery channel so every time I want to see someplace new I just turn on the tube.

Besides the fish we had the food sucked in mexico, it was to hot, it smelled, and o my god 280 bones to go swimming...

Going on vacation isn't only about seeing the place. Its too bad you are soo close minded.

As for not enjoying your trip.... What to you expect when you go to a third world country where english is a second language and you dont know the first one.

I also dont recommend going on vacation with the friends you see on a daily basis.

Also it helps to research your destination to find specific places for specific meals and such. You can't just blindly go and expect to have a perfect trip.

[TomKat]

Hmm judging by Evil's post's this morning it sound like he got up on the wrong side of the bed. Maybe Hawaii isn't all it's cracked up to be. I thought they were really laid back there.

[barubabe1]

I understand Evil's position, but it's not like we went to a place where English is not spoken at all. Most of the people we encountered did speak English. As for myself, I speak Spanish (not that great, but I do speak it), so I was able to get along just fine.

And I do agree that a person should do thorough research about a place before they go. But Evil, don't let VPT's opinion on the food, etc fool you. It is kind of foolish to go to Mexico and expect to get served Taco Bell type food and then be disappointed when you don't get it. Traveling to a new place is all about trying the authentic dishes...or stepping outside your comfort zone to gain a better understanding or appreciation for other cultures.

But I do think that going on vacation with your friends is a good idea...depending on who your friends are, of course. If they are going to embarass you over a $3.00 tip, best to just go by yourselves and let them stay at home, counting their precious money.

[devlish]

Take a look at my in-laws. I'd rather not, thanks


So I say live it up. that i can live with... and even try to do so by enjoying myself! and by enjoying myself, i DO take a vacation every now & again. just wish i had more time & $$ to do so. new job requires more attention these days.

[devlish]

Also it helps to research your destination to find specific places for specific meals and such. You can't just blindly go and expect to have a perfect trip. I both agree & disagree with this on two different levels.

I agree that research should be done to see if the area has what you are looking for in general. be it certain styles of food, culture, clubs, whatever you are into.

But i also disagree to the point that I don't want my whole vacation pre-planned out for me leaving no room for change. the "specific places for specific meals" is what gets me here. i'd rather know the area has a few different places to attend, then make up my mind when i get there. but go on vacation with the mindset of 'spontaneous decisions' are a GOOD thing.

ie: Sara & I went to Miami last year and i made sure our hotel was right on South Beach, in the art deco district. (less than 2 blocks from Versace's house actually) i did this becuase through research i knew that location had a LOT to offer for restarants & clubs, yet there was a variety of different style places all along the same 2mile stretch of Beachfront Boulevard. So we had our pick each night depending on our mood. not preplanned specific places. a chance for sponteneity.

do research to the point of you know you will enjoy yourself, but not to the point where its more of a job to stay on task than relax, and make decisions as you go.

this has been your 'travel tip for the week'
by Kurt Check. stay tuned next week.

[VPT]

But Evil, don't let VPT's opinion on the food, etc fool you. It is kind of foolish to go to Mexico and expect to get served Taco Bell type food and then be disappointed when you don't get it.


I didn't expect taco bell, but I did expect to find something that wouldn't make me sit on the shitter half the day.

[Extremedsm]

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[devlish]

it was quite the "shitty day" huh VPT??

[barubabe1]

I didn't mean to imply that you (VPT) had expected Taco Bell. I was using that as an example b/c I remember your wife and Majesty complaining about that on our horseback riding trip. And I didn't have any problems with food that didn't agree with me. Perhaps it was all the alcohol that contributed to the situation?

As for devlish's comments on not "over-planning", of course. I certainly don't want a minute-by-minute schedule either. But I agree that knowing about the place/area you are staying and what it has to offer is definitely the way to go.

[helby]

But Evil, don't let VPT's opinion on the food, etc fool you. It is kind of foolish to go to Mexico and expect to get served Taco Bell type food and then be disappointed when you don't get it.


I didn't expect taco bell, but I did expect to find something that wouldn't make me sit on the shitter half the day.
dunno bout u but i had no bad bowl movements in mexico. you knew where we were going months before we went. u should have researched. the food at the hotel was great..they had sausage and eggs in the morning...dinner wa typical. and they ethnic dishes also.
traveling with people u see on a regular basis is ok. i now know after that trip to mexico who i would travel with and who i wouldn't. i would also include tom or evil in my journeys as well because they are both adventurous and looking to have fun. its about living life to the fullest and sitting on your fucking couch...and not getting out and doing things..even in central wisconsin...is lame...u have so many things within 2 hours of point that are tons of fun. but of course that would meanleaving the safty cocoon of stevens point...oo scary.

[VPT]

I didn't expect taco bell, but I did expect to find something that wouldn't make me sit on the shitter half the day.
dunno bout u but i had no bad bowl movements in mexico. you knew where we were going months before we went. u should have researched.[/quote]

Researched what? that I was going to be on the shitter half the day?

[helby]

researched shit to do..how much shit cost...food..all that. u would have known it wasent gonna be your cup of tea. i promise u that..if u would have done some research. if u drank tap water of course u r gonna be on the shitter. u have to be careful u cant just do whatever u want. but whatever this is like talking to a brick wall. cept the brick wall gets it

[VPT]

researched shit to do..how much shit cost...food..all that. u would have known it wasent gonna be your cup of tea. i promise u that..if u would have done some research. if u drank tap water of course u r gonna be on the shitter. u have to be careful u cant just do whatever u want. but whatever this is like talking to a brick wall. cept the brick wall gets it


I knew it wasn't going to be what I liked but the women wanted to go. And I didn't drink the water. So what would researching have helped with me sitting on the shitter half the day?

[devlish]

i just realized... this turned from a snowboard vs skiing thread... to an all out vacation thread.

i said it elsewhere just moments ago... all this talk about vacations, and i'm ready to leave right now! sign me up.

[DSM Girl]

I didn't mean to imply that you (VPT) had expected Taco Bell. I was using that as an example b/c I remember your wife and Majesty complaining about that on our horseback riding trip. And I didn't have any problems with food that didn't agree with me. Perhaps it was all the alcohol that contributed to the situation?

As for devlish's comments on not "over-planning", of course. I certainly don't want a minute-by-minute schedule either. But I agree that knowing about the place/area you are staying and what it has to offer is definitely the way to go.

I don't remember complaining about the food, especially expecting Taco Bell when I hate Taco Bell. I did end up getting REALLY sick the last couple of days and it had nothing to do with consuming too much alcohol.

[VPT]

I didn't mean to imply that you (VPT) had expected Taco Bell. I was using that as an example b/c I remember your wife and Majesty complaining about that on our horseback riding trip. And I didn't have any problems with food that didn't agree with me. Perhaps it was all the alcohol that contributed to the situation?

As for devlish's comments on not "over-planning", of course. I certainly don't want a minute-by-minute schedule either. But I agree that knowing about the place/area you are staying and what it has to offer is definitely the way to go.

I don't remember complaining about the food, especially expecting Taco Bell when I hate Taco Bell. I did end up getting REALLY sick the last couple of days and it had nothing to do with consuming too much alcohol.


Maybe it was from consuming to much love juice.

[helby]

ewwww

[barubabe1]

Considering what happened right after we returned, VPT, I highly doubt the love juice was to blame.

[VPT]

Considering what happened right after we returned, VPT, I highly doubt the love juice was to blame.

Maybe thats why what happend, happend when we returned.

[barubabe1]

Considering what happened right after we returned, VPT, I highly doubt the love juice was to blame.

Maybe thats why what happend, happend when we returned.

Please. If you're that naive...I have no more time to waste on you. :P

[DSM Girl]

Considering what happened right after we returned, VPT, I highly doubt the love juice was to blame.

Once again, I really don't think we need to talk about people's personal lives on here!

[devlish]

SKI TRIP planned for next month...

so anyways... there IS A SKI TRIP PLANNED for the weekend of January 19,20,21 up to IndianHead Ski Resort in MI. we need 3 more people to attend. we've rented an 8person trailside lodge for the weekend. sleeps 8 comfortably i'm told, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 4person hotub. $165 includes BOTH nights, most food & drink. add $30 for discounted lift tickets.

let me know ASAP if you want to attend. need to know by December 23rd. should be a good time.

Thanks
~Kurt

[VPT]

Considering what happened right after we returned, VPT, I highly doubt the love juice was to blame.

Maybe thats why what happend, happend when we returned.

Please. If you're that naive...I have no more time to waste on you. :P


Such a great friend. :shock:

[VPT]

Considering what happened right after we returned, VPT, I highly doubt the love juice was to blame.

Once again, I really don't think we need to talk about people's personal lives on here!


Well what are we sposed to talk about than? Sking? pffft no one wants to talk about that. :P

[EVILUTION]

I'd rather talk about MBM!

http://www.asilvertouch.com/images/features/71/fernie_roadtrip_girl_jump_large.jpg

[devlish]

ski bunnies sometimes have too many layers of clothing on. now skiing in Colorado in april is cool shit! chics in bikinis on the slopes... very cool parties at the bottom of the mtn... fun stuff.

[TSi_II]

That picture of the girls on bikes doesn't look like it would end up too good...... Bikes landing on top of heads and shit, that might hurt a little bit and they might not be as good looking as they started out......

[devlish]

stupid females.

check out the dude in the background... looks like he's undoing his zipper.. you know what he's thinking!