 Poster: A snowHead
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| They were just confused because the SCGB ceefax snow reports were telling a different story to the TO rep. |
Do you like the concept of ... surprise? |
I actually like the concept of ... correct information.
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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 actually enjoy the concept of ... correct information.
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Best snow on the upper slopes 
Are those reports supplied by Ski Club reps or is it more High tech than that these days?
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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 thought they only knew the conditions "a little bit off piste"
Please start new debate and/or slanging match here...
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| Boredsurfing wrote: |
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I actually enjoy the concept of ... correct information.
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Best snow on the upper slopes
Are those reports supplied by Ski Club reps or is it more High tech than that these days? |
I don't know, as I never read them. I'm only interest in the weather forecast. Last I heard the SCGB were working on a new way of doing the reports involving video and that resort locals were going to do them. So if the best snow is indeed one the upper slopes you will be able to view an HD video that proves it.
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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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I've read pages 1,2,15 & 16 - did I miss anything life changing in between?
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ctskifam, try the suggestions and requests department 
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ctskifam, actually, just spotted what you do. No, you need to read everything and make a full report on what you would have done differently 
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Bode Swiller, that is a trap I am not about to stroll into!
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One thing that confuses me from the OP. If you raise your voice to be heard over someone's shouting, are you in fact shouting? Or even shouting back at them?
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Yeah it's a shame that there's so much diversion and tit-for-tat squabbling as it was an interesting original post and it would've been nice to find out what the ultimate outcome was and if and how ski beat ultimately respond.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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ctskifam, Have you or any of your staff ever lost it and screamed at a customer?
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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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haha the swear word filter got me on t1t-for-tat ! quality.
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Gazzza, don't worry we all make an back bottom of ourselves sometimes. Darn!
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You know it makes sense.
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| Bode Swiller wrote: |
| an back bottom |
Is that what you typed?
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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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Bode Swiller, not as far as I know, and we're small enough that I'd know. I used to work for Crystal and Thomson though, but I think we best not go there...
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Anyway, getting on to the subject of Hitler...
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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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Sorry to post somewhat on topic  just got home from work and there is a cheque from Snowjet waiting for me for £775. Hoorah.
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| PJSki wrote: |
| Boredsurfing wrote: |
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I actually enjoy the concept of ... correct information.
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Best snow on the upper slopes
Are those reports supplied by Ski Club reps or is it more High tech than that these days? |
I don't know, as I never read them. I'm only interest in the weather forecast. Last I heard the SCGB were working on a new way of doing the reports involving video and that resort locals were going to do them. So if the best snow is indeed one the upper slopes you will be able to view an HD video that proves it. |
I'd be inclined to trust the keen, young rep on the bus who skis every day over the older, unfit SCGB rep who spends all his time hassling the resort bars and shops for cheap stuff, but perhaps my experience of SCGB reps just hasn't been positive.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Shimmy Alcott, there you go. The thing with these kinds of claims is even when they are agreed it does take time for the admin. to be done.
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Shimmy Alcott, excellent news, can we now get back to the important Ski Beat of Great Britain topic
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PJSki, this wasnt a complaint, the complaint one is dead and buried. This was for a New Year trip - didn't complain, they offered the refund. Guess there are decent companies out the after all, I will certainly be singing their praises and a big thanks to Barry who actually really understood the inconvenience - instead of just rubbishing it off as "these things happen - deal with it". I know who WILL be getting my money next time 
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| albinomountainbadger wrote: |
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| Boredsurfing wrote: |
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I actually enjoy the concept of ... correct information.
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Best snow on the upper slopes
Are those reports supplied by Ski Club reps or is it more High tech than that these days? |
I don't know, as I never read them. I'm only interest in the weather forecast. Last I heard the SCGB were working on a new way of doing the reports involving video and that resort locals were going to do them. So if the best snow is indeed one the upper slopes you will be able to view an HD video that proves it. |
I'd be inclined to trust the keen, young rep on the bus who skis every day over the older, unfit SCGB rep who spends all his time hassling the resort bars and shops for cheap stuff, but perhaps my experience of SCGB reps just hasn't been positive. |
She was wrong, it's that simply. I don't remember the rep there being all that older or unfit. Not sure if he went around the shop scrounging, though, as I only followed him around the piste not the resort as that might be regarded as stalking.
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I confess to stirring slightly. I also confess that during my previous lives repping I was inclined to always tell punters it would snow on Wednesday. This was a safe bet as by Wednesday it would either have indeed snowed or they would have forgotten.
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| albinomountainbadger wrote: |
| I confess to stirring slightly. I also confess that during my previous lives repping I was inclined to always tell punters it would snow on Wednesday. This was a safe bet as by Wednesday it would either have indeed snowed or they would have forgotten. |
Class. 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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albinomountainbadger, Your description of the SCGB rep is probably unfair to some, certainly makes me even more sure that the rep for Les Arcs is very different from the average ' blanket weaving ' as a hobby sort of SCGB rep.
Last edited by snowHeads are a friendly bunch. on Tue 26-01-10 18:04; edited 2 times in total
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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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Hurtle, Thank you
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You know it makes sense.
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Boredsurfing, add to my confessions that despite spending a very enjoyable season and a few holidays in Les Arcs I did not meet the SCGB rep there and he or she may be an absolute star with a standard, shop-purchased blanket.
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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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| Boredsurfing wrote: |
| albinomountainbadger, Your description of the SCGB rep is probably unfair to some, certainly makes me even more sure that the rep for Les Arcs is very different from the average ' blanket weaving ' as a hobby sort of SCGB rep. |
If you're referring to who I think you are referring to, he is the one who famously put a stop to some very dodgy dealings in Val d'Isere a few years back. He's probably done more than most in recent times to force the SCGB to take a good look at what some of their reps were getting up to in resort. But don't let the truth get in the way of a good bit of smearing.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Look - NO BLOOD, NO BROKEN BONES.
It was not the worst ski holiday ever.
Transport problems- fairly bad- although I've had longer delays.
Communication from SB- poor.
Attitude of resort managers- very poor. Mind you is it surprising that retired policemen start shouting when people are unhappy / stand up to them?
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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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anyone noticed any changes to the OP ?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| perthpowchaser wrote: |
| including one night where one of the chalet girls locked herself out of her apartment so came into our chalet and made a drunken racket then jumped on top of one of the guests in his bed. |
This generally counts as a great holiday IMO.
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| stoatsbrother wrote: |
I think it is disgusting of Ernst Goldsmith to post his name repeatedly on this open, google-searcheable forum area when he has nothing to do with either the topic or any arguments that have ensued. Time for a complaint to the mods if he doesn't. But this is DGs Modus Operandi.
As I am only posting trying to get MO's name deleted - I will stay out of this thread from now on, but will report it to the mods if DG has not done the decent thing by close of play tonight. Shame on him.  |
All references to the person concerned (that I could edit - there are one or two quotes) have been changed to 'Members Only'.
It's not clear what happened to your report to the mods.
I'll emulate your good example and stay out of this thread from now on.
Good night, and good luck.
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| Shimmy Alcott wrote: |
| Sorry to post somewhat on topic just got home from work and there is a cheque from Snowjet waiting for me for £775. Hoorah. |
Good to hear.
And also good that you post the positive outcome.
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Ernst Goldsmith, thanks for doing that.
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| anyone noticed any changes to the OP ? |
It could just be one of the mods expressing their deep affection for Terry....
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FAQ
....Ski Beat could learn a thing or two from him.