 Poster: A snowHead
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Just checked Six Nations fixtures. It couldn't be worse. England play Wales at 4pm on Saturday the 12th.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@SteveBrown, A bit, extreme downhill stuff here mainly though, road bike too. Hiking is great and the climate is really nice. Plenty to do.
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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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Love mountain biking very nearly as much as skiing - which is the best thing ever. Get to Wales a fair bit, but fancy a trip to Alps - all round trails though, not extreme downhill.
Managed 30 miles in the snow and mud yesterday, bit of skiing preparation.
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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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@skitow, Hang out for the local prostitutes when I stayed there a few years ago  Noise all night and room was awful!
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Well the deals done, I am just about to book two flights, will confirm once completed 
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Excellent news. I'll get my flight booked and have a look what apartments are available.
Hopefully the one I saw at £467 and sleeps 5.
I think you get €10 discount on Ski pass if 3 book, and €15 if 4 do.
I'll post details on here of accommodation when I get home - see what you think.
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Only other interest was the other guy on here. He only wants long weekend, but I don't think there are mid week flights.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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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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The absolute hardest thing about a ski holiday, is balancing the après ski, with having a relatively clear head in the morning. I've never managed it yet.
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Booked my flight.
I arrive in Grenoble at 10:45 Saturday, depart 11:55 Sunday.
I'll head to L2A, and sort apartment and my ski & Boot hire, and wait for you guys to arrive.
I really don't want to miss England v Wales which is 4pm on Saturday 12th. All well and good if there's a bus going around 6:30pm.
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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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No prob bunking off work. Have a kitchen business(that's not going as well as I'd like). Was there today, more or less to connect sink after Corian worktops had been fitted. They made them wrong, and had to take a lot of it back. Doh.
Do you want me to get it booked? There is an option for breakfast for £5 a day, do you want me to order that? Plenty of time for a fourth person to join us. Price wise it makes little difference anyway - but yeah, would be a bit more for the Peroni fund.
I'll be about 4 hours in front of you. Should give me time to get my skis and fridge stocked.
Bit confused about your last paragraph. Was thinking of getting Bens Bus to L2A, as it will be airport pick up.
The only way I can see getting to watch the rugby is in L2A, if there was a bus(as Claude B said - not Bens Bus) to Grenoble that leaves after it finishes. I've looked at time table, but can't really work it out. I suppose that's something we could work out when we're there.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Looks like last bus is 17.00, 18.05 only goes down to Bourg D'Oisans.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Looks like last bus is 17.00, 18.05 only goes down to Bourg D'Oisans.
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@Claude B,
Thanks. I was just having another look myself, and think I more or less understand now.
Yes, you're right - last bus is 17:00. The 3pm one may get us to Grenoble in time to see the second half - if we could find somewhere showing it quick.
Bens Bus isn't any good either. 12:10 depart wouldn't give us long on the slopes, and 16:00 depart mean we miss game altogether.
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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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@Claude B,
I tried that, and put in 18:00 departure, and it did come up with 18:10 - arriving in Grenoble at 20:45.
Confusing, then as not on timetable, and seems to take a long time that one. Guess we could sort out at booking office when there. I suppose an alternative would be stay an Extra night in L2A instead of Grenoble.
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@Pollyperks, we have been to LDA previously, stayed on the main street, Crystal catered chalet, full on family stuff, but yes we would be up for meeting up to explore the hills 
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@michaelbury17,
Hi. I've booked the apartment, and it's not asked for any card details, so I've not paid. Must be payment when there.
I think we may struggle to book a hotel for just Sunday night in Les Deux Alpes, but if that apartment isn't booked for the following week - then I'm sure he let us have it for another day. Bens bus definitely cover every flight, so would leave early enough for you to get it.
No worries if all that sounds like too much hassle. I guess I'd settle for the 3pm bus, and second half of the match - but if you guys would rather the 4pm bus, then I'd just go with that. Mates at home would text me updates.
If you are happy to wing it though, I am too.
I've looked at reviews for the place, and while they are very good overall, breakfast is mixed. There was an option when I booked, but I left it unchecked(I also read not available for that apartment, so not sure which right anyway).
To be honest, there's cooking facilities there, and I'd be happy to just cook some egg & bacon each morning(only cold food in hotel). Just so long as they have a cafetiere, it's all good.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I need real coffee in the morning. Day doesn't start until I get it.
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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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Bensbus run transfers to meet up with all UK flights.
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Sounds like we are all set to go, well done Steve
Thanks Claude
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You know it makes sense.
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Hopefully Claude and Pollyperks will be happy to meet us and show us the resort.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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No problem guys
BTW that place is in a good position really close to Diable lift and best bars and restaurants.
Last edited by Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name: on Mon 18-01-16 21:57; edited 1 time in total
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Poster: A snowHead
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Cheers Claude, we'll be in touch nearer the time.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Red Frog for the rugby. I've a welsh mate here who will slag any anglais badly
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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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Glad it's not the Red Dragon Claude.
Used to being slagged by the Welsh. They've had plenty to be happy about the last 10 years. 3 Grand Slams for them, since we won one. I'll have to find space for my England top, and keep my fingers crossed we can keep our apartment an extra day.
Hopefully Eddie Jones can get us playing better, because I think we've underperformed under Lancaster. I'll be there for our first game at Murrayfield, but Scotland were great in The World Cup - so be interesting.
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Just caught up with conversation. Really pleased its all come together for you. I'm on Bens on Saturday but not until 17:40 which might get me there in time to have a pint with you all in the eve. I have Cluad B's number so will contact him but my guess will be to find you in Polar Bear or Secret bar - or is there a new haunt this season?
If you need to stay L2A one night then Lutins Hotel is clean and cheap.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@Pollyperks, in Frog more this year as its so close to my place
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@Pollyperks,
Thanks, and thanks for your help and offer, and Claude B's. Very pleased it's all come together too - and I'll check out Lutins Hotel later.
Be good to meet up for a beer Saturday - at least as far as I'm concerned. Can arrange to meet for some skiing if you're still happy to show us around.
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@Pollyperks,
Thanks, and thanks for your help and offer, and Claude B's. Very pleased it's all come together too - and I'll check out Lutins Hotel later.
Be good to meet up for a beer Saturday - at least as far as I'm concerned. Can arrange to meet for some skiing if you're still happy to show us around. |
Reiterate that & looks like Saturday evening sorted already, sounds like Lutins Hotel could be our answer Steve, are/have you contacted them? As far as we are concerned happy to book it & then I can arrange tickets for Bens Bus return 
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BTW my brother in law is Welsh so it's fair game as far as I'm concerned - great banter, especially after our last run out...couldn't believe we didn't take the penalty - revenge is/could be sweet.
Otherwise my phone will develop a terminal fault 
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Hi.
Not been in long, and just been trying to find a website to book it on, but it doesn't appear to be on any - such as booking.com.
I have emailed them, and asked for a triple room for that night. The rate listed is great - only €103, if they will let us have one for one night only.
Sure hoping for revenge. Not taking the penalty was stupid imo. I don't think anyone in England could believe it; guess you could say they were being positive(or got Japan fever), but it wasn't a percentage decision. Wales certainly played well in the second half, but really we should never have let that lead - and domination slip.
Fingers crossed.
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Hi again.
I've not had a reply from Lutins yet.
Had an email from Le Chalet asking for just €100 deposit, which I'll send.
Thought it wouldn't hurt to ask, so explained there was 3 of us, and asked if any chance of a room Sunday night.
I'll let you know what responses I get.
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FAQ
at least had some idea of how to run a business, and free wi-fi.
can't think why though?
