 Poster: A snowHead
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Its an excellent setup! Roger C, guess it is a close run thing betweenspyderjon and Chemmy Alcott
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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And to think it was only recently that I was handing out some leaflets at the local cimema's showing of the new Warren Miller movie then a week later we get a prime time ITV slot for free 
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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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Have to pay you a visit next time i am up at the out-laws in Cotgrave. I am guessing thats only ten fifteen minutes away?
By the way he is a web designer 
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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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spyderjon, I seen you on the telly last night! lol
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http://vimeo.com/56031605 , looks like you might need your wellies!! Fingers crossed it doesn't get any worse.
The link will work.
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We had a couple of feet of water at each end of the village but the shop is in the middle of the Main St & is a bit higher so has never flooded. The water yesterday came across the road from the beck opposite & was up to the top of the kerb which was the closest it's ever got even though we had more rain in '07. The above pic is at the end of our road in June 07 but I could have taken the exact same shot yesterday - in fact my mate in the cottage shown had water coming through his letterbox.
BTW, the Merc's not mine - there's not that kind of money in this skiing lark! The driver hit the unseen standing water water early morning in the dark & it's deader than a dead thing & has just been towed away. I think those Kompressor engines suck in air (now water) so it could be expensive.
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My brother in law lives near Market Harborough and has been talking about buying a new set of skis for ages - I'll direct him to you.
Last edited by After all it is free  on Fri 21-12-12 10:20; edited 1 time in total
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spyderjon, Hope you stay dry this weekend. Hear there's more rain coming. Good luck, be thinking of you and all affected.
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It looks great. Must admit I used to like visiting the garage and having coffee and biccies there - but obviously the shop is a big step forwards. Hope it and you go from strength to strength - and keep clear of water!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Hope you're still dry Jon, and thanks for taking a look at my skis yesterday, it's much appreciated. As I said, I'll get in touch with you towards the end of Jan for a full service (oooo errrr!). Loved the shop btw!
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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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Hope you (and my skis!) are still dry!
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| davkt wrote: |
| Hope you (and my skis!) are still dry! |
It's you're skis that are holding up the sand bags
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You know it makes sense.
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spyderjon, would have thought you could have found something fatter for that!
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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@spyderjon, well done Jon, it’s always a pleasure visiting you and spending much more money than I planned. Hope you keep going a few seasons, even if you drop down to 2-3 days a week I’d hope you can continue in that way, love your shop and the banter.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@spyderjon, wishing you loads of fun and many thanks for all the advice and help with the gear!
Happy to have visited the Piste Office. The Piste Office to  is like Mecca to pilgrims.
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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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@Markymark29, if we end up moving then we could be neighbours!
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Hear, hear!!! Look forward to buying some gold plated skis off you next season
Do you take orders for the 4*4’s?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Whatever happens I'm hoping that the next ten years will be as much fun as the last
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Hope so too, @spyderjon.
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@spyderjon, I've never used your services (once a year punter me  ) but I've enjoyed your posts and you've had a great adventure with your Piste Office venture. Sending my best wishes to you for the future.
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@spyderjon, I'm sorry I didnt have a chance to chat with you on the EoSB.
I'm hoping we get a chance next year.
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| DrLawn wrote: |
@spyderjon, I'm sorry I didnt have a chance to chat with you on the EoSB.
I'm hoping we get a chance next year. |
Don't worry you'd just have been bored senseless about the length of various screws and what the release of assorted bindings actually tests at
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@Markymark29, if we end up moving then we could be neighbours
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Ha, that’d be a good move, great place to be up here in North Yorkshire
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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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So does this mean we only have 1 more season to get another set of skies with the piste office sticker on them?!? Or will you be retailing skis going forward still? 11 years. Like you say, crazy when you're having fun. It's no mean feat either running a small business.
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I'm not sure this is allowed? Aren't you like the Queen - short of an untimely demise you have solemn duty to keep serving the good people of this island with ski related knowledge, advice and temptation? 
Seriously, good luck with whatever balance you decide to strike. Thanks for all the advice and some highly strokeable skis.
Cheers
Jed
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@spyderjon, here's to the next ten years being great for you, whatever you decide to do. I've never actually visited your office but it's been a pleasure doing business with you over the years.
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Poster: A snowHead
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@spyderjon, blimey, that dates my visit to the 'pre-piste office' garage for the 'how to' lessons. How time flies - but the servicing training still comes in handy. Many Thanks.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Imagine that lovely place becomes a pub and the looks of a new owner when people keep turning up with skis 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Having had you sell me some skins and set up some Salomon Shifts on my new all mtn skis for the (doomed) 20/21 season, I can confirm that they have been used, and though I'll never be a touring junkie, I am now tempted to go one step further towards a pure touring set up and look for a pair of touring boots. Maybe I'll make it to the east midlands for a fitting before you shut up shop. Mr P and Mr P junior (Not SHs-but the latter a decent freeride skier, coach in NZ and ski instructor in the northern hemisphere till C19 hit) have also availed themselves of your services in recent years.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| mooney058 wrote: |
| Imagine that lovely place becomes a pub and the looks of a new owner when people keep turning up with skis |
ie The Pissed Office
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@spyderjon, Gosh! I'm sure you will want to carry on tinkering, I had better get an order in
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@Dabber, Drag him out to Squamish so he can enjoy some Timbits and criticize the quality of the kit in Canadian Tire.
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