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Can I ask the advice of those of you who have worked in resort, actually anyone with a decent idea
What did you miss the most? What were the best items that holidaymakers brought out for you. I'm thinking if we take a few (inexpensive) gifts for our chalet hosts, they'll think we are the bees knees and do the utmost to make sure we have a great time. Maybe a tad shallow but then again, so is the snow 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Strong mature cheddar cheese!
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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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@KennyEverett, Back in the old days Marmite was the most certain way to get into a chalet girl's knickers.
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Not sure the ball and chain would appreciate me stealing her marmite 
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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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@KennyEverett, or giving it to the chalet girl!
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Marmite is risky and can be bought in 'the English section' most supermarkets round our way seem to have now.
Cheddar is king 
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| letsgetpiste wrote: |
| @KennyEverett, or giving it to the chalet girl! |
Sorry. I thought it'd be taken as read that boffing the chalet girl is about as likely as a helmet thread being limited to one page 
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@KennyEverett, Why not telephone or e mail them if you can and ask what they need 
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Barry's tea
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In the day, magazines were the thing. These digital day's I'm not so sure.
A polite and respectful attitude is often most appreciated. Plus help with clearing tables, etc.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@KennyEverett, mature cheddar cheese, peanut butter, Hellman's mayo. If you have a chance to ask them that's better, easier said than done though.
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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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Our Son was very touched last week when one of his guests slipped him 50 Euro the evening before his day off and said " Enjoy your day off on me".
An update, the same chap gave him another 50 Euro on NY eve with the same instruction. 
Last edited by And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports. on Sun 3-01-16 11:34; edited 1 time in total
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@Mollerski, good call.
Although (in the day) I was always touched if one of our guests slipped into my bed on my evening off
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You know it makes sense.
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How about: English chocolate, cheddar cheese, tea bags and a couple of magazines or newspapers
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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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I always email a week or two in advance and ask if there's anything they'd like bringing out - last year it was Cadburys chocolate and gluten-free stock cubes; the year before Cheddar cheese and kaffir lime leaves, the latter of which were proving difficult to source. We also leave any magazines bought on the way out, plus a cash tip from the group. If booked via a TO just contact customer services and ask for the resort rep or manager's email address.
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Poster: A snowHead
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| Nadenoodlee wrote: |
Marmite is risky and can be bought in 'the English section' most supermarkets round our way seem to have now.
Cheddar is king |
+1
Mature farmhouse cheddar, proper bacon, and Yorkshire Teabags.
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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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| under a new name wrote: |
@Mollerski, good call.
Although (in the day) I was always touched if one of our guests slipped into my bed on my evening off |
If only...
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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You can get most things like marmite, tea, english sausages at the supermarkets in resort and down in the bigger ones at the bottom of the valley. I can only speak for the bigger resorts though.
If they are any good, there is no beating some cash at the end of the week.
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A chicken and mushroom balti, bought in Lincolnshire, frozen, stored in the fridge on the bus on the long trip out and presented as I arrived was the start of a 20 year friendship.......
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I'd give away my firstborn for a decent lamb saag and a chicken madras @chocksaway,
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And a peshwari naan
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As the early season flu bug will be going around - Lockets.
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A sense of appreciation about how hard they work for minimal pay and big tip at the end of the week....
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Always tell them at the start of the week that if they do a good job they'll get a decent tip. More motivating than a lump of cheddar we've found.
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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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@Nadenoodlee, can't you get "Mountain Masala" any more?
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Proper bacon, hummus, curry. And peanut butter that doesn't cost €6
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You know it makes sense.
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| Zero_G wrote: |
| Proper bacon, hummus, curry. And peanut butter that doesn't cost €6 |
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Ooh, Lilets (for the ladies)
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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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I don't know what that is so I assume not @under a new name, I've been very underwhelmed with the Indian offerings in Morzine. What I really want is a proper curry house with swirly carpet and those weird waterfall paintings that move.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Stay in a hotel where there are staff every day who wish to make your stay pleasant, will be available 7 days a week, and will not be disappointed if you don't bring cheddar. Or self cater.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Bad experience @achilles, ?
All my chalet trips have been marvellous
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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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@Nadenoodlee, Annemasse, (Gaillard) - Le Rameeka
The Jalfrezi will remove the top of your head.
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| Nadenoodlee wrote: |
Bad experience @achilles, ?
All my chalet trips have been marvellous |
Variable experience. Some excellent, some grim. Most below the standard I find in a hotel. These days it doesn't occur to me to stay in a chalet. My favourite accommodation anywhere in a ski resort is the Falken hotel at Wengen. Steeped in history yet efficiently run with excellent service. Not the plushest place in the world, but simply charming.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I love you @under a new name, thank you
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@achilles, haha I stayed in the Falken in 1993. The locals referred to is as Fawlty Towers.
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@Nadenoodlee,
Ah, my fellow seasonaire.
Bacon.
And my mate met me with dry roasted peanuts and four bottles of London Pride.
I nearly hugged him
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My mum bought you pork scratchings I'm sure @Whisky_priest,
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| under a new name wrote: |
| @achilles, haha I stayed in the Falken in 1993. The locals referred to is as Fawlty Towers. |
It moved on. In times gone by it was faded glory and a leaking roof. I gather the old lady who ran it died, and a younger generation took over. IAlistair Pink or DG Orf could no doubt tell you more. I visited it I think 3 times subsequently. The oak panelling and pictures were still there, and the clock was set at five minutes fast (a tradition so that guests did not miss trains) but the roof no longer leaked, the hotel was warm, and I could not fault the service. I doubt if I will visit Wengen again, but if I do, the Falken will be my choice.
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Not bitter though
If it's large chalet I take a box of Heroes or Celebrations.
Just tip them. It makes a huge difference. Wages are comparable with my season a decade ago. A decade! Where did that go!
It will look like they are having a jolly old time. Youth, drinking and loads of slope action. But its bloody hard work. Stashing cheese etc
I'm frankly amazed that it doesn't occur to some people until I causually mention it
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