2nd Annual Recreating in the Rockies!

[hoskm01]

It's about that time to start thinking about skiing.

Dana, hopefully not too busy hocking packs to the mountaineers...
Les, book your flight now! The cheapies can be had early on...
Pete, join us, even if just for the night-life!

All else, come join this season, there is room for all!


A deal I've come across thus far. There will be more!

FourPass (http://www.skicolorado.com/fourpass.htm)



Some fun from last year!

[DanaMac]

Now you've done it. Now you've got the juices flowing again.
As soon as my head stops spinning here, I can think about it. I think things will be manageable again beginning of the week. Might need a beer run to FC to discuss this intriguing offer. :)

I had been thinking of getting that 4 Pass anyway. Winter Park was the balls. Best snow on that trip. No crowds.

I will be going to New Zealand in late February. So maybe January, early Feb?
I'd like to bring my #1 tech as well.

[FIMCO-MEISTER]

I'll play but my skiing days are over. I'll research CC skiing this winter.

[DanaMac]

Dana, hopefully not too busy hocking packs to the mountaineers...


BTW - anyone have a contact for ski patrol, or outdoor equipment retailers? I'd like to talk with some ski patrol people about using these packs. Having the front pockets makes it convenient for carrying and using supplies without taking the packs off.

here is one of the packs, not really a pack for ski patrols, but we have smaller day packs as well.

[DanaMac]

I'll play but my skiing days are over. I'll research CC skiing this winter.

Look into snowshoeing. Windy and I are going to take it up this year.

[hoskm01]

Now you've done it. Now you've got the juices flowing again.
As soon as my head stops spinning here, I can think about it. I think things will be manageable again beginning of the week. Might need a beer run to FC to discuss this intriguing offer. :)

I had been thinking of getting that 4 Pass anyway. Winter Park was the balls. Best snow on that trip. No crowds.

I will be going to New Zealand in late February. So maybe January, early Feb?
I'd like to bring my #1 tech as well.

Sounds good to me. I'm Open!

I'll play but my skiing days are over. I'll research CC skiing this winter.

There is quite a bit of both CC and shoeing up around Granby and Winter Park!

[Wet_Boots]

If you'd only add sidebags to that pack, I'd be protected no matter which way I fell over.

[LouisianaLawnboy]

I'm thinking of going. What park is the best in your opinion? What type of deals are you guys getting?

[esnipe8]

Leaving for Colorado in 6 days! Heading to Vail!

[unit28]

not sure what you guys recomend for snow shoes.
My wife and I have Atlas. We do alot of hikes inside wooded areas.
We've only had them one season but so far so good. They have super easy bindings,
aircraft aluminum frame and will acomodate large board boots down to hiking shoes. They are very light and
are ideal for a pack trip.

[DanaMac]

I'm thinking of going. What park is the best in your opinion? What type of deals are you guys getting?

The Summit County area has a lot to offer - Copper Mtn, Keystone, Breckenridge, Arapahoe Basin. And then not too far away is Winter Park, Loveland, and Vail. The deal on the pass that Matt mentioned is for Copper and WP. Good deal. it's about $140 for four days of lift tix. Single day tix are over $70. WP had the best snow, and no crowds.

Also last year we got a condo in Summit County. Worked out well. Drove there, stayed the night, went to Copper, stayed the night, went to WP, then drove to Steamboat. I think nixing Steamboat would be a good idea, and stay in the Summit area.

If set up properly, I can pick up guys at Denver International Airport, then we can drive up to Matt's, or drive straight to wherever we are going to stay. Input from anyone else wanting to go, will help us figure what dates and where we can find the best deals. I think TomTom would like to go, but I think he's been away from the site. He's spending a lot of time golfing :) Lucky man.

[DanaMac]

Leaving for Colorado in 6 days! Heading to Vail!

For skiing? Seems early. Or just a getaway? Wolf Creek down south got 2 feet last week.

[DanaMac]

not sure what you guys recomend for snow shoes.
My wife and I have Atlas. We do alot of hikes inside wooded areas.
We've only had them one season but so far so good. They have super easy bindings,
aircraft aluminum frame and will acomodate large board boots down to hiking shoes. They are very light and
are ideal for a pack trip.

GF and I are looking at Crescent Moon Snowshoes (http://www.crescentmoonsnowshoes.com) . Colorado company up in Boulder. Heard lots of good things about the shoes and the company.

[hoskm01]

I'm thinking of going. What park is the best in your opinion? What type of deals are you guys getting?



Awesome! Do you ski, or board? Like Dana, my favorite was Winter Park last year with Copper Mtn. a close second. Steamboat is a fun trip, but long, and expensive and somewhat crowded.

There will be more deals as the season opens up and gets to rolling. The FourPass looks pretty promising at this point!

Weather Forecast for the Winter Park area- Cold and Snow! Amen!

[unit28]

GF and I are looking at Crescent Moon Snowshoes (http://www.crescentmoonsnowshoes.com) . Colorado company up in Boulder. Heard lots of good things about the shoes and the company.

I like those bindings. Ours cinch up quick like a zip tie, then pop the cam lock to remove. And they're built in WA.

This is what we have Atlas Back Country ("http://www.atlassnowshoe.com/product/bc24*)

A person will apreciate quick on/off binding styles when all layered up in bulky cold weathr clothing.

[Stuttering Stan]

I'll be there. Just tell me when and where. I agree on nixing Steamboat. Copper and WP were the best. Guess I should start looking at airfare.

[hoskm01]

I'll be there. Just tell me when and where. I agree on nixing Steamboat. Copper and WP were the best. Guess I should start looking at airfare.
U fly out of Richmond? Or whats the closest major port?

[Stuttering Stan]

Norfolk, last year I flew Southwest, very impressed for the value

[hoskm01]

Norfolk, last year I flew Southwest, very impressed for the value
Looks like 149 on Southwest, AirTran at 109, each way.

Cant beat Southwest if your looking to travel and get there without hassle. If its first class and a long day of travel... Fly Usair or Delta or such.

Worst experience EVER on US AIR a couple weeks ago to MD.

[DanaMac]

Worst experience EVER on US AIR a couple weeks ago to MD.

Do tell. How was the trip with the new equipment?

[hoskm01]

Do tell. How was the trip with the new equipment?
I got to the gate for my flight, sat down. Boarding of a plane the same size as the southwest planes nextdoor took an hour. I watched two SW flights go from the gate next door in the same amount of time. It was like herding cattle. SLOWLY. Rude people, snobby first classers... Delayed flight all around, even at layover in Charlotte. Got there at any rate, but I discovered why people are so stressed when traveling. Ive never flown much of anything besides Frontier and SW, and they are both pretty slick!

Trip was pretty good. LONG. Made my pickup in Pennsylvania of the new quad. Truck seemed to drive pretty well. Idler pulley locked up somewhere near nowhere Ohio, fortunately near a small town. Threw the belt, stopped at the first place I saw just I started to overheat (both personally and vehicularly) and they had it fixed in about 15 minutes. Nice folk there... Made it home to the CO border to find the roads iced over and snowing. Arrived home at about 0415 to 5 inches of snow. A week later it was 82 again.

Truck is in the shop now, getting some needed repairs. Should make a decent service truck for a few years.

[hoskm01]

So... Ski Trip...


I'm thinking the week of Feb 1st? No crowds during the week, but would weekend be better for more people to attend?

Thoughts, suggestions? February is a great month for snow.

[DanaMac]

So... Ski Trip...


I'm thinking the week of Feb 1st? No crowds during the week, but would weekend be better for more people to attend?

Thoughts, suggestions? February is a great month for snow.

I like it. Just after the winter school break. During the week is my preference due to no crowds. I have been to Copper Mtn during winter break, on the weekend, and was able to get 3 runs, finally deciding to leave due to 40+ minute lift lines. Won't do it again. I might be in Mass. mid January.

[Stuttering Stan]

I vote for Feb 1-5.
If majority wants a weekend trip then I'll do that, but I prefer weekdays.
I hope more people will come this year, the more the merrier (sp)

[hoskm01]

I vote for Feb 1-5.
If majority wants a weekend trip then I'll do that, but I prefer weekdays.
I hope more people will come this year, the more the merrier (sp)
Just think- You were the out of town trend setter last year. Would be cool to have as many people as possible.

Looking at condos and houses. Good deals, nice places can be had, especially middle of the week, mid season- non holiday.

First week of Feb it is then.

[DanaMac]

First week of Feb it is then.

Perfect. Will block it out in the calendar.

Snowing here right now, again. Tuesday night through Wednesday forecasted as well.

[Mike Leary]

Snowing here right now, again. Tuesday night through Wednesday forecasted as well.

Looks like we'll get the first snow of the season on Wed. Hope not as much as in my avatar!

[DanaMac]

Heck it still hasn't all melted at my house from Wednesday's snow.
I'm predicting a cold snowy winter.

[hoskm01]

Perfect. Will block it out in the calendar.

Snowing here right now, again. Tuesday night through Wednesday forecasted as well.
Heck YES! Snowing on and off here this morn. Sleeted at about 5 this morn, so hard it woke me up, on those fallen leaves.

More tonight and the rest of the week also. Hope it keeps up all winter!

[DanaMac]

Hope it keeps up all winter!

agreed. Long, cold, hard winter. Hopefully will kill off the pine beetles killing out trees. And give us epic snow.

i've been thinking of going to the new Warren Miller ski film in November. I might look and see if it's playing in FC. maybe we could take the girls out to it, and drinks.

[DanaMac]

i've been thinking of going to the new Warren Miller ski film in November. I might look and see if it's playing in FC. maybe we could take the girls out to it, and drinks.

oops. Just looked online. Nov 6 and 7 in FC. Busy that weekend.

[LouisianaLawnboy]

Awesome! Do you ski, or board? Like Dana, my favorite was Winter Park last year with Copper Mtn. a close second. Steamboat is a fun trip, but long, and expensive and somewhat crowded.

There will be more deals as the season opens up and gets to rolling. The FourPass looks pretty promising at this point!

Weather Forecast for the Winter Park area- Cold and Snow! Amen!

I'm a skier if you want to call it that. Me and my family to the Smokies and then to the Blueridge to ski for 2 days. So I am a beginner skier at best, but I'd like to ski again.
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[mitchgo]

I've been skiing since I was 6.
Most of my friends are all snowboarders so I have to stick to the snowparks a lot. Which is fine because I do do all the jumps/ rails and half pipes .

I haven't been to too many ski resorts, just the locals in washington

The best place I have gone to so far is Big White in Canada

[hoskm01]

I've been skiing since I was 6.
Most of my friends are all snowboarders so I have to stick to the snowparks a lot. Which is fine because I do do all the jumps/ rails and half pipes .

I haven't been to too many ski resorts, just the locals in washington

The best place I have gone to so far is Big White in Canada
So sign yourself up. Skiing in CO in February cant be beat!

We'd love to have you!

[DanaMac]

I've been skiing since I was 6.
Most of my friends are all snowboarders so I have to stick to the snowparks a lot. Which is fine because I do do all the jumps/ rails and half pipes .


I'm a boarder, but never hit the parks. Nice un-groomed run with powder, or in the trees.

[hoskm01]

I'm a skier if you want to call it that. Me and my family to the Smokies and then to the Blueridge to ski for 2 days. So I am a beginner skier at best, but I'd like to ski again.
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Very nice!

If you've never been to the Rockies, you're in for a treat. Completely different from ANYTHING east of here.

[DanaMac]

If you've never been to the Rockies, you're in for a treat. Completely different from ANYTHING east of here.

Ask Les (StutteringStan). The long runs, and elevation, kicked his arse. :)

[hoskm01]

I'm a boarder, but never hit the parks. Nice un-groomed run with powder, or in the trees.

Remember skiing out of these trees? Good powder...as you chose to salute the motherland!

[DanaMac]

Remember skiing out of these trees? Good powder...as you chose to salute the motherland!

Oh yes..... remember very well. I think we're going to Steamboat November 14th. Not for the slopes, but to visit Mark that let us stay there last year, and hit up a retailer or two for the new packs.

[hoskm01]

Oh yes..... remember very well. I think we're going to Steamboat November 14th. Not for the slopes, but to visit Mark that let us stay there last year, and hit up a retailer or two for the new packs.
Very Nice!

I thought he was moving down out of the hills?

When is the Warren Miller flick around COS or Denver? We can travel if you guys are down!

[Mike Leary]

No wonder Kiril is gone; first the winterize and now the snow-ski thread! :laugh::drinkup:

[hoskm01]

No wonder Kiril is gone; first the winterize and now the snow-ski thread! :laugh::drinkup:
The roads are clear in between storms, you can make it in the twinkie. Come north for the gathering. I know you dont lurk in this thread out of pure boredom.

[Mike Leary]

The roads are clear in between storms, you can make it in the twinkie. Come north for the gathering. I know you dont lurk in this thread out of pure boredom.

You read my mind. If I can clear Raton, I'm home free. Oddly enough, I grew up in WA state, but never hit the hills; cross-country
skied in northern Michigan. Playing music and chasing girls took most of my time, but I became quite the surfer when I lived on the Oregon coast.

[DanaMac]

Very Nice!

I thought he was moving down out of the hills?

When is the Warren Miller flick around COS or Denver? We can travel if you guys are down!

He hasn't found a job outside of Steamboat yet. Left Wagner Equipment, working another job.

WM is in CS Nov. 20 and 21. Windy just informed me she doesn't really feel like going. I'll see what other dates and venues are available and see if something works. I've been when it's a fun party type atmosphere, and also when it's been a boring lame show.

[mitchgo]

I think I posted this last year .

This mudslide took out our ski area, we have a condo that is 300' away from where the slide ended

I took the sunny picture several weeks ago while stopping by

During the winter we hike up to the top and ski down the backside in the middle of the night. I love it soo much because my dog can keep up with me

http://www.lawnsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=133537&stc=1&d=1233296843

http://www.lawnsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=133535&stc=1&d=1233296390

[hoskm01]

I think I posted this last year .

This mudslide took out our ski area, we have a condo that is 300' away from where the slide ended

I took the sunny picture several weeks ago while stopping by

During the winter we hike up to the top and ski down the backside in the middle of the night. I love it soo much because my dog can keep up with me

http://www.lawnsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=133537&stc=1&d=1233296843

http://www.lawnsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=133535&stc=1&d=1233296390
I remember those pics... Is that a "repaired" shot, or is that fresh slide still?

Since you had a mudslide, even more reason to come and ski with us!

[mitchgo]

They haven't touched it for repair.

This area was 1 of 4 passes in this ski resort ( You may have heard of Alpental?)

2 years ago they got approved for a plan to re-design the area with new runs and chair lefts, I believe they haven't repaired this because they want to move forward with the new designs.

[Stuttering Stan]

Ask Les (StutteringStan). The long runs, and elevation, kicked his arse. :)
I remember the pain!!! Legs were burning on those long runs. Nothing on the east coast compares to it.
On another note- you all must be bored today. Posting every few minutes. Don't you have football to watch???

[Mike Leary]

Don't you have football to watch???

NASCAR and the Weather Channel for me.

[Wet_Boots]

Was watching the Steelers keep it real against Favre and the Vikings......

[hoskm01]

Broncos are Bi this week. Workin in the office, for a change.

[DanaMac]

On another note- you all must be bored today. Posting every few minutes. Don't you have football to watch???

Watching football, doing chores, couple little projects, cooking, research for the pack company. Doing it all, lazy day at home.

[ARGOS]

I would love to hit CO in Feb. How open is the invite?

I need to hang with the slow movers. Cross country is my speed. I swore off down hill many moons ago. Just plain burned out. The knee surgeries got old.

What are the hotel options and prices?

[DanaMac]

I would love to hit CO in Feb. How open is the invite?

I need to hang with the slow movers. Cross country is my speed. I swore off down hill many moons ago. Just plain burned out. The knee surgeries got old.

What are the hotel options and prices?

Invite is open to all.... except Californians. Sorry :laugh:

Come on out. Do some Xcountry, or try some shoeing. We'll probably get a condo, maybe two if there are enough people. It's not just about the skiing/boarding, but also the drinks, stories, laughing, and throwing around ideas with other contractors. If I sell the biz do I still get to go? :clapping:

[ARGOS]

I snow shoe here a lot. Never did any cross country skiing, sure would like to try.

I know I can keep up with the drinking.

I think I will plant the seed with my wife tonight (you fricken perverts, not that kind of seed!) Any time I am gone and leave her with all the kids I gotta butter her up.

[hoskm01]

Invite is open to all.... except Californians. Sorry :laugh:

Absolutely! He!!, bring some guns, theyre actually legal here! Absolutely wide open invite.



We'll probably get a condo, maybe two if there are enough people. It's not just about the skiing/boarding, but also the drinks, stories, laughing, and throwing around ideas with other contractors.

Couldn't have been better stated!


If I sell the biz do I still get to go? :clapping:



Sorry; misery loves company. You must have a hand in the dirt still!:nono:

[hoskm01]

I snow shoe here a lot. Never did any cross country skiing, sure would like to try.

I know I can keep up with the drinking.

I think I will plant the seed with my wife tonight (you fricken perverts, not that kind of seed!) Any time I am gone and leave her with all the kids I gotta butter her up.
Same here! No kids, but who uses butter any more when planting the seeds?:laugh:

[ARGOS]

What's the official agenda? Exact dates?

[LouisianaLawnboy]

OK, everybody if I come I will cook you up a Famous Cajun Winter Favorite: Seafood and Chicken Gumbo. So good it will make you forget your name.

[Hanau]

OK, everybody if I come I will cook you up a Famous Cajun Winter Favorite: Seafood and Chicken Gumbo. So good it will make you forget your name.

Yeah.... I've driven through Louisiana before and made sure I ate in Texas beforehand.

Louisiana food is... horrifying. To say the least. I've only been to two third world countries in my life. Mississippi and Louisiana.

For those of you who don't know, in Louisiana they eat things that look like this:

[ARGOS]

FYI. I don't cook.

[hoskm01]

OK, everybody if I come I will cook you up a Famous Cajun Winter Favorite: Seafood and Chicken Gumbo. So good it will make you forget your name.
I hope you'll come, and I'll eat the gumbo! One of my properties has a surplus of crawdads in the ditch, if you need them!

[DanaMac]

I think we should try to have those flying in, come in on either the 1st or 2nd of February. If we can coordinate the fly in and fly out dates, then we can go from there. Just my thought. We could look at maybe the 3rd, and have the fly out date on Saturday.

[ARGOS]

2nd or 3rd to the 6th sounds good. I would lean toward the 2nd.

[hoskm01]

What's the official agenda? Exact dates?
February 1st-6th or so... Plan to stay as long as you like. Probably ski Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and maybe Friday.

Last year, and it worked well, Dana picked Les up at the airport (DIA) and came to my place. We drove one vehicle, stayed in one condo, ate, drank and ski'd together.

I suggest we still take one vehicle, I am prepared to transport up to 14 of us, very comfortably, can do more. Rent a place either in-between where we ski or nearby one or the other. Small or big, they are doable, everyone can have a bed, and the more that join, the cheaper it is for each. I enjoy taking care of transportation and lodging, where we ski or stay is wide open. Consider me the cheap travel agent type.

[hoskm01]

I suggest we still take one vehicle, I am prepared to transport up to 14 of us, very comfortably, can do more.




Doesnt this look fun...

http://www.hooplife.ca/raptorshq/upload/articles/Clown-Car1.jpg

[DanaMac]

14 and gear and luggage? Was this for the other biz venture?

[hoskm01]

14 and gear and luggage? Was this for the other biz venture?
Related, but not yet, but yes, however, no; maybe is an option. Same premise, no charge.

But really, only want to travel together, completely separate from anything else up my sleeve.

[DanaMac]

OK folks, start chiming in. We may have to do some other configuring depending on how many fly in, and drive up from the Springs. How to get all from the airport to Matt's. My truck will take me and 4 comfortably, 5 if 4 are skinny and hold their breath. Matt depending on how many show, might be a good idea to just have us meet at DIA with your vehicle, and drive straight to the resort area.

[hoskm01]

OK folks, start chiming in. We may have to do some other configuring depending on how many fly in, and drive up from the Springs. How to get all from the airport to Matt's. My truck will take me and 4 comfortably, 5 if 4 are skinny and hold their breath. Matt depending on how many show, might be a good idea to just have us meet at DIA with your vehicle, and drive straight to the resort area.
Done and done.

up to at least 5, plus Mike in the twinkie (dont flake, Mike!)

Everyone's welcome. Its a darned good time!

[Stuttering Stan]

Related, but not yet, but yes, however, no; maybe is an option. Same premise, no charge.

Wow- that really confused me. Is this a write off for Front Range Charters?

For those flying, I remember that airfare was much cheaper on weekdays. I guess pilots don't like working weekends.

If we can plan the trip for the week that might be best for us tourists.

[DanaMac]

If we can plan the trip for the week that might be best for us tourists.

You get the most bang for your buck during the week. Airfare is cheaper (tiny bit), lodging as well. Less time in lift lines due to no crowds.

Problem with the 4 Pass you mentioned Matt, I don't know if they can buy online, and only for sale into part of Nov. I'll look around this week for some others.

[EagleLandscape]

Pending what our schedule is like, I may come. Sounds like fun. Never skied before, only snowboarded.

[DanaMac]

Pending what our schedule is like, I may come. Sounds like fun. Never skied before, only snowboarded.

Dude I need another boarder to go. Come on up.

[ARGOS]

I'm down for the 2nd to the 6th. I still have to clear with wife. I am formulating the delivery "Hey Babe, I want to take off for a few days and ski with a bunch of contractors I met on Lawnsite."

I may need to formulate a better delivery.

[Mike Leary]

"Hey Babe, I want to take off for a few days and ski with a bunch of contractors I met on Lawnsite."

:::::::That are all nutcases:::::

[hoskm01]

:::::::That are all nutcases:::::
:::Present company included:::

[hoskm01]

I'm down for the 2nd to the 6th. I still have to clear with wife. I am formulating the delivery "Hey Babe, I want to take off for a few days and ski with a bunch of contractors I met on Lawnsite."

I may need to formulate a better delivery.
"Honey, I met a bunch of guys in an online chat room. Im going to fly to Colorado and stay with them for four days!"

[hoskm01]

Wow- that really confused me. Is this a write off for Front Range Charters?


Totally unrelated. Havent bought anything yet, but have access to it. Consider transportation an offering I can make, like last year! Not that others couldnt. Plus, you can drink in a bus!



For those flying, I remember that airfare was much cheaper on weekdays. I guess pilots don't like working weekends.

If we can plan the trip for the week that might be best for us tourists.



Definetly cheaper, all around, during the week. And fewer crowds. Given our industry, shouldn't be a problem for most.

[hoskm01]

Pending what our schedule is like, I may come. Sounds like fun. Never skied before, only snowboarded.
Yeah, come on up John. Boarding or skiing, its all the same downhill of a good time.

[hoskm01]

Problem with the 4 Pass you mentioned Matt, I don't know if they can buy online, and only for sale into part of Nov. I'll look around this week for some others.



I think, also, that it is four days at ONE resort, WP or Copper, not either. Looks like you can at least buy over the phone, if we go that route. Ive considered buying a season pass, but will wait to see what is best for the travelers.

[ARGOS]

Who's going to spring boots?

[hoskm01]

Who's going to spring boots?
Is he allowed a recreational hiatus? For mental health even?

[Stuttering Stan]

I think we may have set a record for most posts on a thread in a single day.

It's bedtime for this little irrigator. Time to go count GPM's and dream about the big I-20 in the sky.

[hoskm01]

I think we may have set a record for most posts on a thread in a single day.

It's bedtime for this little irrigator. Time to go count GPM's and dream about the big I-20 in the sky.
would those two things make it a wet dream?

[ryde307]

I'm newer to the site and the irrigation industry for that matter but I was supposed to move to winter park this winter plans fell through and I will be heading out minimum of once a month to stay with friends and snowboard.
So maybe I will run into you guys on the mountain one day.

[LouisianaLawnboy]

Yeah.... I've driven through Louisiana before and made sure I ate in Texas beforehand.

Louisiana food is... horrifying. To say the least. I've only been to two third world countries in my life. Mississippi and Louisiana.

For those of you who don't know, in Louisiana they eat things that look like this:

You insult our cooking? Whats next my mother?:laugh:

People come from all over the world to eat our food. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cajun_food

What do you Germans eat? A block of cheese and German Chocolate Cake?

Boiled Crawfish is the best! I can't wait for the season to come around.

Doesn't anybody on this site like Cajun Food?

[AI Inc]

First and only time I went to NO I was looking forward to trying the food. Most disgusting stuff I ever had. By day 2 I was begging people to point me in the direction of a place that cooked up some good ole dead cow. Rice , beans , crawfish and redneck toothpaste ( aka grits) is not my idea of breakfast.

[FIMCO-MEISTER]

Fried soft shell crab on french bread in NO is one of the best meals I ever had. Stay away from the poor man stuff and eat prepared fish, shrimp, crab, chicken. Brennan's is NO cooking in my book.

[Hanau]

German food is good food. We prefer our meat to come from animals with hooves and smother it in gravy. We don't eat things that crawl around in swamps or things that feed on the debris in the bottom of a swamp.

[Wet_Boots]

I've enjoyed breakfast at Brennan's. Nothing like a Sazerac in the morning to start the day off right. :dizzy:

[unit28]

You insult our cooking? Whats next my mother?:laugh:




will the French and the Germans ever get along?...:laugh:

My dad was born in Ida Bedda Mississippi. {It's not even on a map anymore.}
Good thing he raised us kids in TX. chalk another one for beef.

[AI Inc]

Let me add , not every part of an animal is made to be eaten.

[Hanau]

One day we will conquer the French. Just need to figure out a way to distract the English and the Americans first.

[DanaMac]

Let me add , not every part of an animal is made to be eaten.

So true. I don't understand the fascination with eating pigs feet, or animal intestines or stomachs, or brains, etc. Go with the good meaty parts of an animal.

[Wet_Boots]

There's always sausages......

[Hanau]

Mmmmm, bratwurst and sauerkraut.

[DanaMac]

Mmmmm, bratwurst and sauerkraut.

Sauerkraut makes me throw up just smelling it. Can't do it.
Honestly, not a fan of German food. Bland, heavy, not very healthy.
Rarely had food from the South.

[Hanau]

Americans can't do sauerkraut properly anyway. My Oma makes the best sauerkraut. Takes her 4 days of slow cooking it. Damn that's good.

The crap Americans serve on the hotdog cart in the park is an insult to sauerkraut.

[LouisianaLawnboy]

will the French and the Germans ever get along?...:laugh:

My dad was born in Ida Bedda Mississippi. {It's not even on a map anymore.}
Good thing he raised us kids in TX. chalk another one for beef.

Technically, I'm a Heinz 57. I do have German and Jew in me though for sure, and many other nationalities up the ancestor tree.

[LouisianaLawnboy]

First and only time I went to NO I was looking forward to trying the food. Most disgusting stuff I ever had. By day 2 I was begging people to point me in the direction of a place that cooked up some good ole dead cow. Rice , beans , crawfish and redneck toothpaste ( aka grits) is not my idea of breakfast.

New Orleans is NOT Cajun food. Sorry. French settlers were kicked out Canada and forced to come to an area in La called Acadia, that area does NOT consist of New Orleans.

New Orleans does have some good food, but Cajun food is better.

[LouisianaLawnboy]

German food is good food. We prefer our meat to come from animals with hooves and smother it in gravy. We don't eat things that crawl around in swamps or things that feed on the debris in the bottom of a swamp.

Have you ever eaten crawfish?

[unit28]

My mother in law is 1/2 German, born & raised in MN.
All I can say is onions fix most everything.

As far as a sausage goes... I process my own from venison. Backstraps and tenderloins are the cats patoot, but very little gets made into burger or sausage. But when I do it's made from quality cuts. Even my jerky gets made from good roast and rib meat. I have 2 more packages then I'm out. Hopefully we'll have more soon..gotta love the natural renewable resources.

Fast food to me runs 40 miles an hour through the woods.:)

[LouisianaLawnboy]

Let me add , not every part of an animal is made to be eaten.

When you are starving, you will eat anything. Thats how it was for the early Cajuns. Personally I don't eat all the parts of a pig, but I do know of people who do. The joke is what you leave behind from a pig could feed them for a month. I'm talking stripe(intestines), pig feet, tongue, and tail. I do however eat pick skins and cracklins.

[Mike Leary]

I managed a recording studio in Bogalusa and hung out in NO and Thibodaux; loved the food, especially the crawfish. I never became a "coonass", though. Those guys sure liked to party!

[ARGOS]

I think I will stay a vegetarian.

[Mike Leary]

Almost everyone in south LA has their own crawfish pond and their own "secret" blend of herbs and spices that they cook the crawfish in. :clapping::drinkup:

[LouisianaLawnboy]

I think I will stay a vegetarian.

You poor poor thing.

[LouisianaLawnboy]

Almost everyone in south LA has their own crawfish pond and their own "secret" blend of herbs and spices that they cook the crawfish in. :clapping::drinkup:

LOL! Crawfish etouffee is the best.

[Mike Leary]

LOL! Crawfish etouffee is the best.

What's that ? I don't have my French dictionary on board. :dizzy:

[LouisianaLawnboy]

What's that ? I don't have my French dictionary on board. :dizzy:

Can be cooked variety of different ways, the best IMHO is when you:

1. Sautee diced, onions, and bell pepper.

2. Cook the crawfish in that.

3. Pour in cans cream of mushroom, cream of celery, and cream of shrimp.

4. Let simmer then serve over rice.

[DanaMac]

I'm not a fan of cream of this and cream of that. How about some nice raw fish? I love sushi.

[irrig8r]

Never been to New Orleans, but think I might some day... the food is a unique blend of Cajun, Creole, Southern European and other immigrant influences, the most recent being southeast Asians and Mexicans (post-Katrina) from what Ive heard. My sources: my son did some volunteer rebuild work there and I heard a piece about the food influences on NPR.

Maybe we'll see some hybrid of menudo and gumbo come along soon... and crawfish tacos :-)

A place here in town called the Poor House Bistro offers up what are said to be authentic versions of everything from jambalaya, gumbo, mufaletta sandwiches, fried catfish and oysters and boiled crawfish (with all the right spices) to beignets and chicory coffee.... and live blues. Good stuff!

There's another restaurant in town that I haven't tried yet that serves a combo of Vietnamese and Cajun food.


I grew up eating things like tripe, beef tongue, oxtail stew, etc., so maybe that's why I'm a little adventurous, but for you guys that don't go near unfamiliar food... I have one thing to say.....


WIMPS!

[Wet_Boots]

Robin's in Henderson had a stuffed-clam-like crawfish pie that was great.

[hoskm01]

I'm not a fan of cream of this and cream of that. How about some nice raw fish? I love sushi.



YES please. LOVE sushi.

I'm down for some cajun food too, so bring it, SouthernBoy!

[Mike Leary]

The band I was working with had a gig in south LA, I not seen them live and went down for the show. The club was a windowless roadhouse. I danced and drank and was thoroughly enjoying my self when they cleared the bar and served everyone in the club Crawfish bisque, fried catfish, jambalaya and gumbo, for free. We continued the fun when I realized I had to work in the morning and had quite a drive back to Bogalusa. I walked out of the club and it was bright daylight, about six in the morning! Those Cajuns sure like to have fun!


en.wikipedia.org/wiki/clarence_%22Gatemouth%22_Brown

[Waterlogged]

Hey Louisianalawnboy

If you want to find out what this guys are made of bring them some Boudin I like a good Barbeque but good Cajun can't be beat :waving: :laugh:

[AI Inc]

Americans can't do sauerkraut properly anyway. My Oma makes the best sauerkraut. Takes her 4 days of slow cooking it. Damn that's good.

The crap Americans serve on the hotdog cart in the park is an insult to sauerkraut.

My ex wife was ( well still is) German, Ive had enough schnitzel to last a lifetime.

[Mike Leary]

Hey Louisianalawnboy

If you want to find out what this guys are made of bring them some Boudin

Yup, that will get the ski trip off to a great start; I might have my Norwegian buddies make up some lutisfisk to go with it.

[Mike Leary]

Yup, boudin that will get the ski trip off to a great start; I might have my Norwegian buddies make up some lutisfisk to go with it.

boudinlink.com

[DanaMac]

I might have to wave off the cajun food. I don't want to be making a run into the trees, and boarding with a roll of TP in my pocket.

[ARGOS]

I am more interested in the brewery options.

I am going to check flights for February 2-6 (I am going to use miles). Are these the official dates? What airport? Is DIA Denver International Airport?

[DanaMac]

I am more interested in the brewery options.

I am going to check flights for February 2-6 (I am going to use miles). Are these the official dates? What airport? Is DIA Denver International Airport?

Don't know if those are official yet. But research the possibilities. Yes, DIA is the Denver Inter. Airport.

And Breweries aplenty. First place the three of us went when we got there. The Dillon Brewery.

[Mike Leary]

You gotta get Argos on a high cholesterol diet if he's going to ski/drink with you jackals. Tofu don't cut it up there.

[ARGOS]

I'll start deep frying the tofu immediately.

[Mike Leary]

High fat & protein...watch the altitude change, take a day or so to accumulate.

[DanaMac]

take a day or so to accumulate.

Better get here a couple days earlier then...........

Yes, drink lots of water, bring the Advil for the headaches, be prepared for a nosebleed, and get ready to balls out on the slopes and at the bar. Actually, we were pretty tame with the bar last time.

[Mike Leary]

get ready to balls out on the slopes and at the bar. Actually, we were pretty tame with the bar last time.

You weeded out Les, now you're gonna get a couple of other flatland suckers. I managed a recording studio in CO @ 11k: walk slow, pace yourself.

[unit28]

played pool at the Cowboy Bar in MT View Wyoming...drank 1 beer and a prairie fire shot. Next thing I knew I was hugging some sage brush. yep

[DanaMac]

played pool at the Cowboy Bar in MT View Wyoming...drank 1 beer and a prairie fire shot. Next thing I knew I was hugging some sage brush. yep

Oh man, Prairie Fires. Now that brings back some memories. I remember a buddie's bachelor party with lots of PFs. Or, better yet, I remember a little of it anyway.

One of my buddies would order PFs, and just have them leave the Tobasco. He'd turn it into more Tobasco than Tequila.

[ARGOS]

First. Count me out of the balls out skiing. I'm just old and in the way. I am game for the cross country fairy trips. Count me in on the balls out drinking.

Second. I may only live at 3500', but I am familiar with higher altitudes. Spent a couple seasons in Kitzbuhel Austria and my summer cabin is at 10,000'.

Third. I assume accumulate should be acclimate?

[Stuttering Stan]

Actually, we were pretty tame with the bar last time.

Kinda hard to drink when you can't physcially move. Muscles hurt so much that drinking wasnt priority. Sleep was #1.
:::::Note to self- premedicate with pain relievers before CO:::::::::::::::

[Stuttering Stan]

I personally didn't have a problem with altitude. Just needed lots of chapstick and a camelback.

[hoskm01]

I am more interested in the brewery options.


Definetly no prbolem here. Every town has (at least ) one.


Are these the official dates?



Official is such a "strong" and conclusive term.

But yes, my opinion is that they are "official" dates. What days we actually ski should be further determined by what pass we get.

Arrive Saturday, Sunday, Monday? Ive got extra bedrooms for anyone that wants to come a little early or stay late. Head up the hill Monday afternoon to "the place". Ski Tuesday, Wed, Thur and maybe Friday. Down and out on Friday or Saturday or Sunday? Im flexible, whatever works for the travelers.

[DanaMac]

Arrive Saturday, Sunday, Monday? Ive got extra bedrooms for anyone that wants to come a little early or stay late. Head up the hill Monday afternoon to "the place". Ski Tuesday, Wed, Thur and maybe Friday. Down and out on Friday or Saturday or Sunday? Im flexible, whatever works for the travelers.

Matt - Argos mentioned Feb 2-6. The 2nd is a Tuesday of that week. There's always the possibility that if we can't get everybody in the same day, we stagger it a day or two. If some get in Monday, Matt can pick em up, and head to the slopes. Tuesday Fly ins I could pick up and then head to the slopes. Doubtful I want to do 4 days snowboarding, and if the others are not in skiing/boarding shape, they will get worn out quickly as well.

[Mike Leary]

Is it snowing up there? It's blowing like crazy here.

[DanaMac]

Is it snowing up there? It's blowing like crazy here.

Supposed to be nice here today, until tonight. I think what you are getting is what we will get tonight. When it comes from the south like that, with lots of warm air in front, and a lot of moisture following, they call it an Albuquerque Low. Those are the storms that dump on us. I may need to hit the southern slopes early this year.

I moved all appointments for Wed, Thurs, and Fri to yesterday and today. Won't be able to do a thing the rest of the week.

[Mike Leary]

Looks like NE Arizona is getting it now, up around Four Corners. Wish I could have gotten some altitude, a killer sunrise this morning.

[DanaMac]

Looks like NE Arizona is getting it now, up around Four Corners. Wish I could have gotten some altitude, a killer sunrise this morning.

We had a very bright red/orange sunrise as well. My house is in a little valley so I don't get to see it very well, but the whole sky was red. Indication of the upcoming storm?

[Mike Leary]

Knocking on your door; predicting 45 mph winds and dust blowing in Matt's old stomping grounds west of Phoenix.

[DanaMac]

Knocking on your door; predicting 45 mph winds and dust blowing in Matt's old stomping grounds west of Phoenix.

Guess I should get out a little early then to finish these blow outs. Talk later. Have a good Tuesday. :clapping:

and, hey, it's Pete's birthday. Shhh... don't tell him I told ya.

[LouisianaLawnboy]

Does Winter Park have good beginner slopes? I don't want to kill myself.

[hoskm01]

Does Winter Park have good beginner slopes? I don't want to kill myself.
Yes. It is a very mild mountain with LOTS of terrain, all-around.

[Mike Leary]

Up north, we call them "Bunny Slopes"; birthday boy should try those first.

[hoskm01]

Is it snowing up there? It's blowing like crazy here.



HERE IT COMES!

6-12 Inches predicted. Like Dana said, A dumper. Starts tonight. I'm off to cram 2 HOA's deep today, thence with plow work all day tomorrow.

[ARGOS]

Wow. Here comes Winter.

I'm off to submit a proposal to a homeowner. Complete install 12 zones no turf. This is a fun one and I hope I get it.

[Mike Leary]

I'm off to submit a proposal to a homeowner. Complete install 12 zones no turf. This is a fun one and I hope I get it.

Luck........

[Kiril]

I'm off to submit a proposal to a homeowner. Complete install 12 zones no turf. This is a fun one and I hope I get it.

:clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping: :clapping::clapping:

[hoskm01]

:clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping: :clapping::clapping:
Kiril, wont you join us?

[DanaMac]

Kiril, wont you join us?

Kiril won't go because the resorts waste precious wilderness resources. :)

[Wet_Boots]

Kiril won't go because the resorts waste precious wilderness resources. :)do the bunny slopes waste bunnies or slopes?

[hoskm01]

do the bunny slopes waste bunnies or slopes?
I chased a fox in Steamboat last year and just saved a bunch of money by not switching to Geico!

[Kiril]

Kiril, wont you join us?

Nope .... slammed busy right now in addition to rebuilding my house.

[Kiril]

Kiril won't go because the resorts waste precious wilderness resources. :)

Shame on them. When I was a kid I worked at a ski area, mostly so I could ski for free. :)

[ARGOS]

Checked availability and prices.

Arrive late afternoon on the 2nd. (or evening) and return early on Feb 6 morning. That way the carpool person could ski or work both days. Prices were good. $253 round trip or 25,000 miles. I am probably going to use the miles.

Matt and Dana you guys are the car poolers right? What times should I book. Les do have yours yet?

[hoskm01]

Checked availability and prices.

Arrive late afternoon on the 2nd. (or evening) and return early on Feb 6 morning. That way the carpool person could ski or work both days. Prices were good. $253 round trip or 25,000 miles. I am probably going to use the miles.

Matt and Dana you guys are the car poolers right? What times should I book. Les do have yours yet?
Hopefully we'll all be able to carpool together, 1 trip.


Times and dates sound fine to me, we can pick u up whenever.

Les, what u got?

[DanaMac]

Checked availability and prices.

Arrive late afternoon on the 2nd. (or evening) and return early on Feb 6 morning. That way the carpool person could ski or work both days. Prices were good. $253 round trip or 25,000 miles. I am probably going to use the miles.

Matt and Dana you guys are the car poolers right? What times should I book. Les do have yours yet?

What do you mean the carpooler can ski or work both days? No way anyone's going to go to the slopes on either of those days. Not practical. 2-4 hours to the resorts from DIA, depending on weather and traffic. Even more if lots of snow.

Probably don't want to fly out extremely early on fly out day (to go back home). Getting into DIA mid day or early afternoon is easiest. Especially if people are going to have to go rent equipment.

Don't buy them yet, let's try to nail down a few specifics first with others.

[hoskm01]

Nope .... slammed busy right now in addition to rebuilding my house.



Great... Beat feet and join us in February.

[Mike Leary]

Nope .... slammed busy right now in addition to rebuilding my house.

He said the same thing a couple of years ago when I suggested a visit.

[ARGOS]

What do you mean the carpooler can ski or work both days? No way anyone's going to go to the slopes on either of those days. Not practical. 2-4 hours to the resorts from DIA, depending on weather and traffic. Even more if lots of snow.

Probably don't want to fly out extremely early on fly out day (to go back home). Getting into DIA mid day or early afternoon is easiest. Especially if people are going to have to go rent equipment.

Don't buy them yet, let's try to nail down a few specifics first with others.

10 4. Thats exactly what I needed to know. I didn't know the resorts are that far. I will hold, but the return tix are few and far between so I probably need to nail it down soon.

Is that ******ZTR John Deere ad at the top of the each page slowing down your refresh? It's annoying as hell. I get it the fricken' days are getting shorter.

[Kiril]

Great... Beat feet and join us in February.

Would be nice to get away, but chances are I will be laying tile, hanging doors, and doing the trim work in Feb. Hopefully be completely done in March or April, or at least done enough to move in.

Anyhow, you guys would probably beat me senseless with your empties when I started spewing my technobabble. :laugh:

[hoskm01]

10 4. Thats exactly what I needed to know. I didn't know the resorts are that far. I will hold, but the return tix are few and far between so I probably need to nail it down soon.

Is that ******' ZTR John Deere ad at the top of the each page slowing down your refresh? It's annoying as hell. I get it the fricken' days are getting shorter.
Yeah, and because its a flash player ad, I cant block it with Firefox. WAY ANNOYING.

[hoskm01]

Would be nice to get away, but chances are I will be laying tile, hanging doors, and doing the trim work in Feb. Hopefully be completely done in March or April, or at least done enough to move in.

Anyhow, you guys would probably beat me senseless with your empties when I started spewing my technobabble. :laugh:
We would at least beat you with aluminum cans, rather than glass. A beating yes, no murder (probably):)

[Kiril]

He said the same thing a couple of years ago when I suggested a visit.

Yup, fall and early winter is one of my busiest times of the year ... no time to make the journey to the big city.

Pic of the insulation that went in about a month ago.

[Mike Leary]

We would at least beat you with aluminum cans, rather than glass. A beating yes, no murder (probably):)

:::::will participate::::::

[Kiril]

:::::will participate::::::

I'll be sure to bring a box of depends .... you know, just in case you get too excited. :laugh:

[Mike Leary]

I'll be sure to bring a box of depends .... you know, just in case you get too excited. :laugh:

Link?.......

[Kiril]

Link?.......

ROFL

http://www.us.depend.com/incontinence-products/

[hoskm01]

Link?.......

http://www.disposablemedicalexpress.com/id-169/imgupload/2150.jpg

[Mike Leary]

Thanks.....I had no clue what fun stuff you guys wear.

[AI Inc]

http://www.disposablemedicalexpress.com/id-169/imgupload/2150.jpg

That looks a lot like the economical version of Dana,s new backpacks.

[Mike Leary]

That looks a lot like the economical version of Dana,s new backpacks.

The hat Boots was wearing when he was incarcerated.

[Wet_Boots]

Next time they run the non-stop Lord of the Rings directors-cut marathon, there might be a few of those in the audience.

[Mike Leary]

Snowing here big time.

[ARGOS]

:::isn't he on the ignore list?:::

[hoskm01]

Snowing here big time.
Same here. Been going all day. Still heavy and more comin!

Hope Flag gets dumped on.

[AI Inc]

What is that a metal roof?

[DanaMac]

Getting ready to go shovel now. 3"-4" here. Looks like north of here - Castle Rock to Fort Collins - will get more than here. But who knows it could dump overnight.

[hoskm01]

What is that a metal roof?
No, just my 30 seconds of shoveling one pass along the porch.

[Mike Leary]

Are you gettting the hit of weather, Matt?

[Mike Leary]

A few minutes ago.

[Wet_Boots]

Where the snow?!!

[Mike Leary]

Where the snow?!!

What a gyp, it came and went.

[hoskm01]

Are you gettting the hit of weather, Matt?



18 inches worth, yes. Just got back from 16 yours plowing. Having a wind down read of the lawnporn, thence for a long winters nap...

[Mike Leary]

13 degrees in Flag right now.

[DanaMac]

Ok let's start to narrow this a little. Unless we get some more input, we'll make a decision soon, and anyone wanting to come up after that has to go by the decisions made already.

Argos was thinking of coming in Tuesday Feb 2nd, and then flying back Saturday Feb. 6th. That gives us 3 good days in the mountains and on the slopes. It would be best to fly into DIA (Denver international Airport) sometime mid-day if possible. Also flying out of DIA late morning or mid-day as well, just to make sure we can get to the airport on time, due to it not being near the resorts or Matt's place if we stay there a night. DIA is on the FAR east side of Denver, and takes 2-4 hours to get to our possible resort areas around Summit County.

Another possibility, just to throw it out there Matt, would be for you and I to meet at DIA and drive straight to where ever we stay. Which would mean we could drive straight to DIA Saturday morning from the resort, leaving us another night to relax, drink, whatever at the slopes. Or do like last year, which is good too, and drive to Matt's Friday after being at the mountain, stay there Friday night and relax and drink, then go to DIA Saturday morning. Depends on how many people you and the wife want rummaging around your house. I promise not to steal anything this time :laugh:

[ARGOS]

Just for the record I made a vow to stop stealing after I got out of prison...for the third time. Hey man. Three times is the charm. So, Matt your stuff is safe.

[LouisianaLawnboy]

Ok let's start to narrow this a little. Unless we get some more input, we'll make a decision soon, and anyone wanting to come up after that has to go by the decisions made already.

Argos was thinking of coming in Tuesday Feb 2nd, and then flying back Saturday Feb. 6th. That gives us 3 good days in the mountains and on the slopes. It would be best to fly into DIA (Denver international Airport) sometime mid-day if possible. Also flying out of DIA late morning or mid-day as well, just to make sure we can get to the airport on time, due to it not being near the resorts or Matt's place if we stay there a night. DIA is on the FAR east side of Denver, and takes 2-4 hours to get to our possible resort areas around Summit County.

Another possibility, just to throw it out there Matt, would be for you and I to meet at DIA and drive straight to where ever we stay. Which would mean we could drive straight to DIA Saturday morning from the resort, leaving us another night to relax, drink, whatever at the slopes. Or do like last year, which is good too, and drive to Matt's Friday after being at the mountain, stay there Friday night and relax and drink, then go to DIA Saturday morning. Depends on how many people you and the wife want rummaging around your house. I promise not to steal anything this time :laugh:

Why not come on February 1st a Monday?

Also I want to make it clear, that I am a born again Apostolic Christian. I don't want to drink, smoke, or watch movies. Please respect my religious beliefs, I will respect yours.

[DanaMac]

So here are the people that we know either will be coming or have shown interest.

Me - DanaMac
Matt - hoskm01
Les - StutteringStan
Argos
LouisianaLawnBoy
TomTom
My employee Tom
FimcoMeister (i think)
jwingfield

ryde307 said he may meet us at the mtn.
Hanau - were you talking of coming out or just enjoying this thread?
Mike? - just participating in the thread?

Who else, so we can figure transportation and lodging.

[Mike Leary]

Sounds like a good gathering; I'll prolly be still working on my tan in Ajo.

[ARGOS]

Sounds like a good gathering; I'll prolly be still working on my tan in Ajo.

Wus. I'll pay for a tanning bed.

[hoskm01]

Sounds like a good gathering; I'll prolly be still working on my tan in Ajo.
The tan is better and faster up at 9,000 feet. It only took 60 posts for you to change your mind on coming!

Could you bring some desert shrimp from Gila Bend? I'll buy. Your monies on arrival!

[Mike Leary]

Could you bring some desert shrimp from Gila Bend? I'll buy. Your monies on arrival!

Would love to, but they close today for the winter. However, we hope our Mexican friend is still bringing shrimp up from Rocky Point.

[hoskm01]

Would love to, but they close today for the winter. However, we hope our Mexican friend is still bringing shrimp up from Rocky Point.
Darn. Well, you should come anyway, even without bearing gifts! No welching!

[Mike Leary]

Darn. Well, you should come anyway, even without bearing gifts! No welching!

Will try, even to hang with you dorks at a KOA somewhere would be cool. It all depends on Mama's health.

[Waterlogged]

Man this one is fun:dancing::dizzy:

[Hanau]

I'll try to be there. Got the Horticulture Show in Boise in late Jan. Going to be a tight schedule. I'll drive, I hate flying.

[DanaMac]

I'll try to be there. Got the Horticulture Show in Boise in late Jan. Going to be a tight schedule. I'll drive, I hate flying.

Since you're a maybe, should we plan for a no, and if you show up, just crash on a couch or floor or something? I'll make sure to bring my camping sleeping pad in case of this. I have no probs sleeping on a floor and a pad. I do it here at the house as well sometimes.

[Hanau]

I was going to stay at a motel. I suppose I could drag my fifth wheel, but it would probably take $3K worth of propane to heat that bastard in February in Colorado.

[Mike Leary]

I'll try to be there. Got the Horticulture Show in Boise in late Jan. Going to be a tight schedule. I'll drive, I hate flying.

Once you clear Meacham Summit ("The Cabbage Patch") out of Pendleton, OR on I-84, it's a pretty good cruise to Boise. :)

[hoskm01]

I was going to stay at a motel. I suppose I could drag my fifth wheel, but it would probably take $3K worth of propane to heat that bastard in February in Colorado.
We're planning on a condo/lodge with sleeping for everyone. Your own bed, own bedroom, but do as you please.

[Hanau]

Sounds like a plan to me. Let me know who to send the $$$ to.

[DanaMac]

Sounds like a plan to me. Let me know who to send the $$$ to.

$2000 sent to
Dana Adoretti
PO Box 63436
Colora..........................

[Hanau]

I was assuming that we'd all split the cost of the condo and that someone here was going to make the reservations and handle the money.

[Mike Leary]

I was assuming that we'd all split the cost of the condo and that someone here was going to make the reservations and handle the money.

Welcome to the irrigation forum. :rolleyes:

[hoskm01]

I was assuming that we'd all split the cost of the condo and that someone here was going to make the reservations and handle the money.
I handled it last year and plan to again this year. Just give a commitment for a room and bring some pesos with you. No need to Western Union or get crazy like that. Your word as an attendee will suffice! Hope youre in!

[Hanau]

I'm in, however I would prefer to mail you a check to cover some of the cost. It is in February. I could get snowed in driving through Montana or Wyoming. I wouldn't want to put you guys out.

Come up with a non-refundable deposit and I'll make sure you get it by Christmas.

[AI Inc]

You guys need to be carefull with this German gentlemen. Unlike the Irish, the germans are the " unknown drinkers" dont let him kill you !

[Hanau]

Hey! I took the test, passed it, and took and oath. I'm an apple pie and baseball loving American now!

Heck I even speak slowly and carefully to hide my German accent.

So how about those Yankees?

[AI Inc]

Crist they friggen let anybody in now huh.

[hoskm01]

You guys need to be carefull with this German gentlemen. Unlike the Irish, the germans are the " unknown drinkers" dont let him kill you !
I'll be the first to admit that most of these guys could probably drink me under the table. Especially if there is skiing to be had the next day... Hate to try and pound it on the slopes with a head full of last nights mistakes!

Remeber though... the Americans beat the Germans in Beerfest!

http://www.tnpsc.com/downloads/Beerfest.jpg

http://www.doublemountainbrewery.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/beerfest_das_boot.jpg

[AI Inc]

LOL, just funning ya there Bob. My bro in law is German.

[DanaMac]

Matt, I'm the same way. I like a good beer, but rarely drink too many, as it puts me to sleep. Once in a great while I will over indulge. Might be this trip though. :)

[hoskm01]

I'm in, however I would prefer to mail you a check to cover some of the cost.

Come up with a non-refundable deposit and I'll make sure you get it by Christmas.



Well, I cant turn down deposit style monies... Ill count you in for the counts sake and get a place accordingly. Will advise on price, should be pretty reasonable.

[DanaMac]

I was assuming that we'd all split the cost of the condo and that someone here was going to make the reservations and handle the money.

As I said, send me $2000 to:
Dana Adoretti
POBox......... :)

[hoskm01]

Matt, I'm the same way. I like a good beer, but rarely drink too many, as it puts me to sleep. Once in a great while I will over indulge. Might be this trip though. :)
Nothing wrong with that! There will be a "Last Night" on this trip with no skiing the next day. Poor, beer induced decisions could be made!:)

[Hanau]

I even changed my name to Bob so it sounds more American, sometimes I even wear a Seattle Mariners cap!

Double check my directions:

Highway 95 south to Lewiston ID

Then take Highway 12 to Missoula MT

Then Interstate 90 East to Interstate 25

Take Interstate 25 South to Denver

Does that sound right?

[AI Inc]

I even changed my name to Bob so it sounds more American, ?

Thats funny, I winterized a system today for a Chinese guy named Dave.

[DanaMac]

I even changed my name to Bob so it sounds more American, sometimes I even wear a Seattle Mariners cap!

Double check my directions:

Highway 95 south to Lewiston ID

Then take Highway 12 to Missoula MT

Then Interstate 90 East to Interstate 25

Take Interstate 25 South to Denver

Does that sound right?

Probably not. If you are just planning in meeting us there (Summit County area), then there is probably a better route than going into Denver. Unless you want to meet us at Matt's in northern Colorado and caravan up from there.

[Mike Leary]

I even changed my name to Bob so it sounds more American, sometimes I even wear a Seattle Mariners cap!

Double check my directions:

Highway 95 south to Lewiston ID

Then take Highway 12 to Missoula MT

Then Interstate 90 East to Interstate 25

Take Interstate 25 South to Denver

Does that sound right?
Are you going to drive staight through from Spokane?

[DanaMac]

Thats funny, I winterized a system today for a Chinese guy named Dave.

Did he speak Spanish? and drive a BMW? while smoking a Cuban cigar?

[AI Inc]

Part that sucks is when the check comes in trying to figure out who it is. But Im used to it as Chinese names say Last name first , then first name. Lots of Chinese around here.

[Hanau]

I'll probably be coming from Genesee.

Tentative plan is come back from the Expo in Boise, put out the fires that my absence caused, get everything running right, fuel up and head to Colorado.

I'd like to budget for 4 days driving, chances are the roads are gonna suck donkey balls.

[hoskm01]

I even changed my name to Bob so it sounds more American, sometimes I even wear a Seattle Mariners cap!

Double check my directions:

Highway 95 south to Lewiston ID

Then take Highway 12 to Missoula MT

Then Interstate 90 East to Interstate 25

Take Interstate 25 South to Denver

Does that sound right?




If snow and weather were the consideration, I would go further south and try to stay out of MT as much as possible, if I were you. Tell the Mormons hello as you pass through Northern Utah!

http://www.frontrangeskishuttle.com/Storage/map.JPG

[hoskm01]

TomTom
My employee Tom
FimcoMeister (i think)
jwingfield
ryde307 said he may meet us at the mtn.
Mike? - just participating in the thread?

Who else, so we can figure transportation and lodging.



Commitment from those listed above? Mike, I assume youll stay in the twinkie if you come?

The more the merrier. This is going to be awesome!

[Mike Leary]

If snow and weather were the consideration, I would go further south and try to stay out of MT as much as possible, if I were you. Tell the Mormons hello as you pass through Northern Utah!

Yup, ditto; it's still a dicey pull that time of the year. 12 is scenic, but not all-weather.

[Hanau]

If I drive through Utah I'll be sure to stop at this Mormon Girls Camp and pick us up a load of entertainment for the party. :cool2: :cool2:

They look 18 to me!

[hoskm01]

If I drive through Utah I'll be sure to stop at this Mormon Girls Camp and pick us up a load of entertainment for the party. :cool2: :cool2:

They look 18 to me!



Good thinking man!

I'm surprised that John Smith approves of shorts and skirts that short! I can almost see undergarments!:laugh:

[DanaMac]

I can almost see undergarments!:laugh:

What undergarments? :)

[DanaMac]

I'll check on Monday again with TomTom (unless he checks in here) and my employee Tom.

[DanaMac]

And as with most trips with a lot of people, at least one person will have to bail out at the last minute. Seems to happen anytime I've done a trip with a lot of people. Things happen. Could be me. Hopefully not.

[hoskm01]

And as with most trips with a lot of people, at least one person will have to bail out at the last minute. Seems to happen anytime I've done a trip with a lot of people. Things happen. Could be me. Hopefully not.
Only if you want to be beat down! Any of you, for that matter/

[LouisianaLawnboy]

What's your real name hanua? Hans?

I'm interested in going. Dunno if I want to do the whole week. I like to camp sometimes.
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[AI Inc]

What's your real name hanua? Hans?


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Hans in pannts

[DanaMac]

What's your real name hanua? Hans?

I'm interested in going. Dunno if I want to do the whole week. I like to camp sometimes.
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Well it's a 5 day deal, and two are wiped out by travel.
Guys, just so you know, we really need to make it all work for the same days for all. Otherwise we'll be an underpaid shuttle service and get no slope time. It's not a quick drive from DIA to the resort areas. There may be actual shuttle/bus service that you can catch though. Matt might know more about those.

I can see it now, it will just be the same three of us as last year........

[Mike Leary]

I can see it now, it will just be the same three of us as last year........

Whiner......:hammerhead:

[ARGOS]

Dana and Matt. Just say the pick up times and I'll schedule accordingly. At this time I have several arrival/departure time options.

[DanaMac]

Whiner......:hammerhead:

Not complaining. We had a blast. Good times, good stories.We'd have fun if it was the three of us again. And we'll rub it in everyone's face that doesn't show!!!

[ARGOS]

How about noonish pick up and noonish drop off? Or would it be better to go latter in the afternoon?

[Kiril]

How about noonish pick up and noonish drop off? Or would it be better to go latter in the afternoon?

Are you requesting a nooner from dana? :laugh:

[hoskm01]

There may be actual shuttle/bus service that you can catch though. Matt might know more about those.

There are a few that operate from the airport.

This is the big one! http://www.ridecme.com/ Good company, but seems pricey to me for one way- $84 and up.

I'd like to see us all get in on the same day and ride up together, that's half the fun!

Dana... Lets call it... Monday or Tuesday. Saturday departure with a flight preferably 2pm or later so we can arrive at the airport at about noon!

Have we even decided where we are going yet? What about other ski deals? I havent found any other than the 4pass, but thats to only one resort. Would like to get around to a couple at least.



I can see it now, it will just be the same three of us as last year........


I've got ten on the yes or probably list and Argos is waiting for a confirmation to make reservations. I think we'll have 5-6, but hope everyone will make it in.

Lousianaboy... Unless you like igloo camping, you might be in cold country at that time of the year. The trip goes by super fast, especially with only 3 days of skiing.

[hoskm01]

Did some searching... These are just multi-day prices when purchased online.


Keystone and Breckenridge- 3 days at either one... $231
4 days at either one... $292


Vail and Beaver Creek- 3 days at either one... $252
4 days at either one... $324

[Kiril]

I vote Beaver Creek for obvious reasons.

[Mike Leary]

I vote Beaver Creek for obvious reasons.

Someone is in pretty good form this morning! :laugh:

[LouisianaLawnboy]

There are a few that operate from the airport.

This is the big one! http://www.ridecme.com/ Good company, but seems pricey to me for one way- $84 and up.

I'd like to see us all get in on the same day and ride up together, that's half the fun!

Dana... Lets call it... Monday or Tuesday. Saturday departure with a flight preferably 2pm or later so we can arrive at the airport at about noon!

Have we even decided where we are going yet? What about other ski deals? I havent found any other than the 4pass, but thats to only one resort. Would like to get around to a couple at least.





I've got ten on the yes or probably list and Argos is waiting for a confirmation to make reservations. I think we'll have 5-6, but hope everyone will make it in.

Lousianaboy... Unless you like igloo camping, you might be in cold country at that time of the year. The trip goes by super fast, especially with only 3 days of skiing.

What's the temps out their? I've never been out of Dixie land
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[hoskm01]

What's the temps out their? I've never been out of Dixie land
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Well... Could be just about anything.

Where we are going in the high country around the ski resorts, You might hit the 30's during the day, on a warm sunny one at that. Nights are in the teens to below zero. Down on the plains at my place, we got down to -24 one time, and had a few weeks with the lows around zero or below. Not my idea of camping, but thats just me. Oh, and there could be snow on the ground on the plains (Denver and surrounding area) and will be MANY feet of snow on the ground anywhere up in the mountains.

Join us in the Lodge!

[hoskm01]

Someone is in pretty good form this morning! :laugh:
Mike, go visit the church in Flagstaff at the corner of Beaver and Cherry streets!

[Mike Leary]

Mike, go visit the church in Flagstaff at the corner of Beaver and Cherry streets!

Sure love to read the Sunday funnies! :laugh:

[ARGOS]

This may be a long shot, but when I take the family skiing we get the group rate. At our local resort the group rate is set at 6 people. I wonder if we could muster six adults if there is a group rate.

[ARGOS]

Just checked Beaver Creek...groups start at 20. The wife just corrected me. Group rates at our local resort are 10 people. We still qualify.