 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all,
I've just joined a small group of solo skiers who got together through the Neilson forum for a trip away at Christmas. There are five of us so far, and we're looking for at least one other person to bring us to an even number (so 3 or 5 would be just as good!). We are 4 boys and 1 girl at the moment, so ideally looking for one other lady skier to make the room sharing easier. It seems that we are all 30-something intermediates. No destination planned yet.
Any lady snowHeads who might be interested?
Dave
edited for poor maths
Last edited by Poster: A snowHead on Tue 29-11-05 15:43; edited 2 times in total
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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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Doh! Thanks DG - time for a quick edit!
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Hi,
Are you still looking. I was hoping to book a last minute deal for Christmas week with a friend but she's hurt her back. But I'd still like to spend christmas skiing.
Cheers
Helen
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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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Hi Helen,
It's possible, though I'll have to check with the chap who's organising and find out exactly where we are with numbers - we did have two lady skiers in the group a couple of days ago, but one of them might not be a definite.
We still haven't decided on a destination, but front-runners include Kirchberg (Kitzbuhel), Courchevel, St Anton and Val D'Isere. Did you have any preferences in mind? We'll be departing either 23rd or 24th December.
I'll PM you when I've some more info.
Dave
PS: Which airport would you prefer? We have so far got some going from Gatwick, and at least one each from Manchester and Birmingham - makes finding availability even more complicated!
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Dont forget 24th is DEAD Xmas EVE in Austria. Catholic Tradtions are strictly observed.
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Dont forget 24th is DEAD Xmas EVE in Austria. Catholic Tradtions are strictly observed.
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stanton, thanks for the warning, but it looks like we'll be arriving late Christmas eve, so probably won't want more than a good dinner and a few beers in the hotel.
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| Dave Burt wrote: |
| stanton, thanks for the warning, but it looks like we'll be arriving late Christmas eve, so probably won't want more than a good dinner and a few beers in the hotel. |
That's not really true, Christmas eve' is the big night, the hotel will be doing the Christmas meal, singing round the tree etc etc.
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So does that mean that Christmas day is not 'the big day'? What's a typical Austrian Christmas dinner? Turkey and trimmings?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| Dave Burt wrote: |
| So does that mean that Christmas day is not 'the big day'? What's a typical Austrian Christmas dinner? Turkey and trimmings? |
I think we've had various things over the years, it's been 6 or 7 course meals on Christmas eve' though. Really quite special actually. Not Turkey though for sure, Duck we've had at least once, trout for fish courses IIRC.
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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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Italian alpine resorts seem to have their "big day" on Xmas Eve as well. Lots of courses. Xmas Day meal, very quiet by comparison. Not been in resort for New Year, so unsure how much of a celebration happens in Hotels.
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After all that we were too late to book for Austria - always seemed to be one day behind the availability. Now going to Val D'Isere (will have been there 4 times in 12 months by the end of January - why don't other resorts have as many late deals?!).
Helen, I've dropped you an e-mail (but I guess you must already know that).
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You know it makes sense.
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Dave Burt, They do, friends have just booked a very good Xmas deal with TOPS in the hotel Amethysts. Plenty of direct accommodation available here too. Nielsons are here too.
Most of Europe celebrate Xmas on Xmas eve - it's the Brits who are odd!!!!
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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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| snowbunny wrote: |
| Italian alpine resorts seem to have their "big day" on Xmas Eve as well. Lots of courses. Xmas Day meal, very quiet by comparison. Not been in resort for New Year, so unsure how much of a celebration happens in Hotels. |
I've often wondered what Italians have for Xmas dinner, do you know?
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Snigger I get a special meal on Christmas Eve (for the Swiss) and Christmas day (for the Brits) Oh and New years eve, that's Swiss hospitality for you 
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FAQ
to say that the food in our Hotel on the last trip was bland tourist fare, and not very tasty
