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| reded78 wrote: |
| hope there is plenty more snow between now and then |
It is snowing at this very moment!! 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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skied towards Flaine today with my eight year old. Snow best on on the Les Carroz side as on the way to Flaine the snow cannon snow was bumped up showing rocks places, mainly on the Dolomine run. Good sunny weather, I should have put more sun cream on! Snow forecast for tomorrow so should give a good top up
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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We got back on the 29th from Flaine and have had a damn fine time. We arrived out on 19th, and the conditions were just great for the next 6 days or so. Just one morning of high winds [could have gone on the drag lifts in the bowl but decided discretion, valour etc]. Bluebird every day.. Great, fab.
I have been really pleasantly surprised by the whole Grand Massif area. We managed to ski in all the sections, and had a great run down to Sixt on the Cascades run. I really enjoyed down in Morillon, and had a great steak for lunch in the D'Eclair [?] restaurant on the last day. Yumm. Can see it is a great place to go and learn to ski, and the Flaine area is ok - I think that from the mountain looking down onto the apt blocks was not so bad really. Enjoyed the Picasso etc etc. Your eye tends to get drawn to Mont Blanc and Point Percee, so not an issue.
We were in the P&V apts which are probably the best standard of P&V we've been in. We were a bit spoiled as a couple in a 5 person apt, but even at that it felt spacious. Only minor downer was the drinking water was a bit yergh/chemically for the first few days and there was not a lot of hot water, but that all got solved by midweek. I guess it is the early season probs. I think these apts have to have the best ski-room we've been in - personal boot warmers in each of the ski lockers, and a pod of rooms for about 10 apts or so, so no congestion or anything.
The euro/pound rate is a bit of a killer, and we did balk at some of the resto prices, but did eat well from the butcher's in Flaine Foret shops.
I think I liked it  and would come back again.
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A snowy day with the links closed because of wind, but lots of snow fallen for the rest of the week....
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Excellent news - Reading the above has made my hangover a lot easier to bear (is it bear or bare????)
Many thanks MarjMJ, we are also staying in the PV Apartments and it was down to me to choose the accommodation for the trip so sounds like I shouldn't get too much hassle.
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I'll let Chris tell you what he's been upto today....as a teaser....he went, he got burnt, he came back and went again!!
Clear blue skies here today with a smattering of fresh snow in the Village and more on the slopes!!
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Early start after a late night drinking too much.....
The slopes where beautiful in the morning, going over to Samoens. No queues, in fact no people at any lift until 11am. The new snow had made a big difference. It is staying cold so the snow will hold up well, for another sunny day forecast tomorrow. Got very busy in the afternoon as everyone realised the snow was good and got up the hill so spent the afternoon on the near the telecabin above Les carroz where the views looked just like the grand massif website.
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Today was another sunny one, but much busier on the slopes as the locals came up from Geneva to get the newish snow. Snow holding up well with the cold temps. Stayed near Les Carroz today as the rest of pur chalet have found those the better slopes than going over to Flaine.
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Watch out folks, Mrs Frosty and several mates are setting off for 4 nights in Samoens in the morning.
Slappers on tour!
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Frosty the Snowman, Glad I will be gone on Sunday then!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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A good final day, sunny skies, snow in good nick and fewer people on the slopes. Sad to leave tomorrow 
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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chrisb, and Katie and I are sad to see you, Sam and the Girls leave us too  we hope you've enjoyed your week with us!!
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chrisb,
Thanks for your daily updates, they've kept me going over the holidays, can't wait until we arrive next Sunday!
It goes too quick doesn't it mate!?
marcellus,
Keep the snow reports please & I'll keep eye out for the Brit Defender while we're there.
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You know it makes sense.
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Will do Lucan, at the moment we're sitting in an inversion layer so it's bloody cold (minus 6!!) and I'm drugged up on Lemsips!!
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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marcellus,
Just been on snow-forecst.com & it's looks like next week is going to be even colder, sorry pal!
Throw something 40% in one of those Lemsips, that should warm things up!
If you get a mo could you give the the best route from GVA to Les Carroz, can't be sure if the hirecar will have Sat Nav. We land at 09.40hrs next Sunday & was hoping to hit the slopes around lunchtime.
Cheers.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Back home in Newcastle
marcellus, Don't use those Lemsips all at once you got this morning as we left!
After a week of snow covered streets, England looks rather bare
Lucan, Should be plenty of snow for you when you get there. Going to be a quiet week in Grand Massif this week so the snow will not get too much ski ing on it. And yes it does go too quickly....
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Lucan, From airport follow blue signs for FRANCE which will put you on the Autoroute through the border at Bardonex.... then follow signs for Chamonix/Mont Blanc Tunnel.
At 2nd Peage make sure you're in right hand lane and come off.
Follow road round to lights.
Turn right at lights (signposted Sallanches?)
After a mile or so take left hand Turn up mountain (signposted Les Carroz & Flaine?) and follow your nose for about 7 miles.
Chrisb Lemsips??? I thought they were sherbert dib dabs........... perhaps that's why I'm feeling GREAT!!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Mrs F reports; sun, cold, great conditions on piste.
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marcellus,
Thanks very much for the info, sounds straight forward enough!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Lucan, yes it should be, but be warned there are 2 Les Carroz in the region. My friends tried to drive on Friday to meet me and managed to drive to the wrong one! They were using google maps.
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chrisb,
Cheers Chris, I'll follow the dircetions that Marcellus gave me to the letter.
First day back in work today is it?
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marcellus, sorry to hear you weren't feeling so good - have you recovered yet? I was nearly out over New Year but it didn't come off, but will be in Verchaix the beginning of Feb and again mid March. How's the snow holding up? Looking at the GFS forecasts there doesn't seem to be a lot of snow predicted over the next ten days or so (although of course that's subject to change!).
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Lucan, yes first day back and the server has been down
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So that I could quench your thirst for knowledge, today I braved the man flu and went up to see what the snow was like....
We've got very high cloud, it's very cold (-2) at the chalet....the snow was nice but there were a lot of small pebbles on some of the slopes over at Samoens apart from that had an awesome couple of hours very few people around and certainly no queuing!!
Right back to being a chalet biatch!!
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marcellus, your dedication to the cause is laudable - thank you!
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| mfj197 wrote: |
| marcellus, your dedication to the cause is laudable - thank you! |
and especially for you mfj197 I will put up with the streaming nose and do it all again tomorrow........... if anyone fancies joining us 11:00 at the top of the Les Carroz Telecabine!!
Should be fun; ski, eat & ski some more!!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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the things I have to do to quench your thirst for knowledge!!
I'm now off the Lemsips (or rather they ran out) and am on the potent french stuff called Fervex washed down with coffee and Porridge.
A quick stop at Zig Zags to borrow some skis (we've decided that my 12year old Saloman XScreams are getting past it and Katie has almost approved my purchase request)... todays skis were some Bandits...I was a bit surprised at the lenght 184s but when I questioned this Jack did ask me how long had I been selling skis and shrugged, so I assume they're ok...anyway off we set in the Telecabine and into the cloud which we soon past through.
At the top was a vision in Orange......I initially mistook him for a DUtchman but then realised it was danjunk,....we headed over to Samoens via the Gron Chair and the snow was good, ........Samoens is still affected by the pebbles but today we took the velarge run down which was quite pleasant although some pebbles!!
By this stage we all agreed the description of the weather today was; c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-c-cold so headed off for lunch and vin chauds as the snow started to fall......only a light dusting at the moment but more forecasted through the night, tomorrow and into Thursday morning.
Not sure when we'll next be able to report as aparently "I do have some work to do" ..................... so same time tomorrow then?
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marcellus,
Let them make their own beds! You stick to the impotant matters like keeping us all updated with the latest snow news!
If you need anymore Lemsips bringing over on Sunday just let me know.
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You know it makes sense.
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marcellus, wish i'd taken you up on the offer of a lift, the last few lifts back were blisteringly cold. Thanks for a lovely day and apologies again for the orange!!
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marcellus, I saw the weather forecast today has been saying it is frighteningly cold there. I hope you're battling on through, even without lemsips! Although I must say my hip flask is normally full of brandy which, when combined with a square or two of chocolate, provides just the pick-me-up required on the lifts!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Hi Guys, coming to Flaine on Thursday next week - Any update on the conditions? Asmfj197, I hear it's very cold but how is the snow holding up, and any local knowledge as to the likelyhood of any new snow.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Lucan, marcellus has no beds to make this week as they have an empty week before the next onslaught of clients, so he has time to ski, while I have to work, work, work in snow dusted Tyneside. Not that I am bitter and twisted after a great time last week. Today me and the other half were deciding on the top starter, main and dessert we ate last week, got a bit depressed so opened up the wine (after promising to have a dry week!)
Lucan, Have a great time when you get over there
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Lucan, as chrisb, says we've got an empty week this week so time on our hands and I'm enjoying the french lemsips!!
reded78, snow through to Thursday this week then sunny ......
chrisb, which were??
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marcellus, No surprise that we could not agree so here were the choices
Me - starter Beetroot soup, duck, rasberry marague (sorry can't spell that word)
Sam - Goats cheese, chicken in pastry (closely followed by sausage and lentil caserole), choc choissant pudding
Number one girl - cottage pie and eggs and bacon
Number two girl - pasta, potato and 12 bowls of cereal, missing Sasha
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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redded78, blazing sunshine & +30 temp means that all the snow'll be gone by next thursday....
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Damn - And just booked airport parking as well. Oh well, I suppose some nice hill walking will do me good.
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Well, according to the news today we had -10 degrees here in Farnborough last night so we're not far behind the GM ...
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ok so todays weather report;
Last night sasha (the dog) decided a bag of Liquorice toffee looked good...........so the night was spent escorting said stupid f***ing mutt outside to be sick..... this continued throughout the day............ Bl***dt stupid hound is now up for adoption!!!
It is because of this that todays weather report is sub standard (and nothing to do with me being tied up doing TVA returns or in the pub since lunchtime)..
anyway back on topic...cold, but not as cold as yesterday!!
and chrisb, I'm, surprised
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marcellus, surprised at the choices? Hard to rate excellent from excellent when it comes to food
I will not tell the girls that Sasha is up for adoption, could cause family incident
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Todays report is brought to you despite the best attempts of Messrs Stella and Chilli at the Belle Piste last night!!
However I am better at keeping my food in that that stupid hound of Katies is at the moment......I mean a whole bag of sweets, wrappers, bag, 2 receipts...it's no wonder she's still under the weather.................... 
We set off at Lunchtime with Zigzag jack leading and me on a pair of 184 Fischer Cold heats....not my favourites I think I'm going out of the Bandit 170s tomorrow............anyway I digress......get to the point I hear you call at the back??
After you get through the inversion layer at about 1300m you're in brilliant sunshine and not as cold as earlier in the week.
The couple fo centimetres (if that) of snow has helped everywhere and over at Samoens it looks as though they've done a lot of snow moving as the issue with the pebbles has gone..
We had a great ski and an exceptional lunch............apologies to anyone who wanted to hire skis from zig zags he really did mean to open at 14:00 but thought no one would mind if it were 16:00!!
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