 Poster: A snowHead
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stevepick, Is that a homemade scottish tablet? Have you got the recipe?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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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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I found the hot chocolate with honey, as served in Les Deux Alpes a great afternoon tonic and energy booster. Adding a drop of rum or brandy on those cold days kept me nicely toasty!
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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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If I drunk 2.5-3 litres of water a day I'd need to be catheterised to get any work done!
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Beverley, I use a camelback to keep hydrated but as I only ski at resorts I'm familiar with, I know where all the best stops are to be found.
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SkiBod,
The recipe my Father in law uses is very similar to the one referenced by Kuwait Ian , except no vanilla ( gilding the lilly?), no "damping" of the mix - he just puts it all in the pan and brings up to heat gently. The quality of the condensed milk is very important - He uses Nestle since it gives him best results ( even if the company has a poor 3rd world trade redord).Once made, beware how addictive this is, your family will start annoying you to make it regularly ( its a pain to make because you have to watch it like a hawk and stir for 30-40 mins) and you will need to attend a good dentist on a regular basis. It is a great way to get a sugar boost in almost any situation though!
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Now I just need to find that 'decimated coconut' and a good dentist!! 
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SkiBod, the dessicated coconut will probably be easier to find than a dentist.
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stevepick, that recipe is identical to my grandmother in law's fudge recipe! she hailed from NEwfoundland (no jokes please) so I suspect some Scottish connection ... I'd never thought of taking it skiing though, not sure what it woudl do to your blood sugar levels ...
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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What ever happened to 'Kendal Mint Cake' now that was (is) packed full of sugar.
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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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I find that I pocket full of mini-snickers is the answer to boost energy levels - and have convinced myself that because they have nuts in them they're a healthy option....
If you see someone on the chair lifts in les arcs next week eating snickers then it's me....
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David@traxvax, Agreed but I am looking for the 'decimated coconut' beloved of kuwait_ian, 's Granny! It's had a rough life, only about a tenth of its original numbers survive....
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You know it makes sense.
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SkiBod, that's the trouble with all this decimalisation, we should have stayed with Imperial measures.
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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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| David@traxvax wrote: |
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David, I think that's an extremely sound policy. You must know Wengen like the back of your hand.
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Poster: A snowHead
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| halfhand wrote: |
| If I drunk 2.5-3 litres of water a day I'd need to be catheterised to get any work done! |
3 litres is nearly 6 pints!! (in real money).. is drinking that much water really good for you..? plus all the other water you get from what you eat.. i reckon you should have a drink of water when u start to fancy one.. i.e when your body tells you its time for a slurp.. the way things are going people will be having a sip every minute ..!
seperatly for the medical experts on here.. if you contstantly hydrate, as recommended, would your body be able to cope with being a bit thirsty .. under the use it or lose law..?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I've always drunk loads of water. I only have a couple cups of coffee a day and some orange juice for breakfast. Otherwise still water (don't forget I do exercise every day too) Suits me! Water is the best moisturiser there is, gives you shiny hair, clear skin - and a warm wet nose!
Also, contrary to belief, after a while your body adjusts and you don't need to pee all the time.
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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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I drink around two litres of water and a litre of tea on a normal day, and if I go to the gym I'll drink a couple of extra litres of water there. I'm positive that this is beneficial for me - you'd need to drink gallons of water to cause problems. I'm convinced that dehydration is a major reason why many people have such low energy levels.
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FAQ
loads of advice here. I definitely agree about the water issue. At home I drink 2.5-3 litres of water a day (have done for years) and when on the slopes I know I drink nothing like that, perhaps a litre? Will make more effort, but hate sitting cross-legged on a chairlift!
