 Poster: A snowHead
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'lgregh, I think I should start a fav beer thread in Apres, as this thread seems to be hijacked!!! 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Re chairlifts - kids unaccompanied or in ski school in N America are often very competent from an early age - and tend to sit much further back on the seat relatively than adults so are in little danger even with no safety bar other than perhaps needing a boost when loading.
I remember being talked into submission by a very self confident 6 year old in Whistler who pointed out the merits and drawbacks of almost every run on the mountain (& I have no doubt she could ski them all)
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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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fatbob, Here it's not a question of the competence of the kids - it's a general safety thing. Small children must be accompanied by an adult to ensure they're safe. Makes sense to me, but annoys competent kiddies! 
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I've got one to add:
People will talk to you on the chairs. This is not a sign that they're mad, it just passes the time. Chat to them and wish them a good run as go get off.
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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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| NickW wrote: |
I've got one to add:
People will talk to you on the chairs. This is not a sign that they're mad, it just passes the time. Chat to them and wish them a good run as go get off. |
Am I strange? I normally talk to the people on the lift with me in Europe, as long as:
1. it's not an eight-man, which is a bit like riding the Tube
2. they are not English, who are generally pretty upset to be talked to
Others quite like to be spoken to in a miserable version of their own language, some being able to chat back in dauntingly fluent English.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
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nlinesw4, Agree 100% - it's generally the Brits that are frightened of being spoken to by strangers! I don't find any people unfirendly ont he lifts in France, anyway. 
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Being silent is not the same as being unfriendly.
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Chimay blue - it's 9% but just doesn't taste strong. It is a sipping ale though - not a chuck 'em down drink. I do find that weaker beers have no taste of alcohol which gives that sharp dry aftertaste which I so enjoy.
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| easiski wrote: |
| fatbob, Here it's not a question of the competence of the kids - it's a general safety thing. Small children must be accompanied by an adult to ensure they're safe. Makes sense to me, but annoys competent kiddies! |
I think I got misinterpreted - little kids don't ride chairlifts alone but often with a non family or instructor adult from the queue - I was referring to the lack of safety bar "danger "point
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on the safety of small children I remember taking my better half skiing in Morzine nearly 10 years ago. Al first week skking asked to take charge of small child on 2 man lift. I'm ahead of her turn around at top of lift to wait. as she is getting off small kid wipes her out and she is hit by the next life chair -ouch!!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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dan100, it's moments like that that make the expense and hassle of a skiing holiday worthwhile.
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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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dan100, Perhaps if you hadn't laughed so loudly she wouldn't have got so cross. 
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