Gearing Up For Some Powder Fun
As the day approaches, the excitement builds, slowly but surely. Here are some on the worthy considerations:
The slopes at Niseko
After reading So's email re the deep white stuff, I'm beginning to get concerned as to my ability to work these conditions. I think I might just have to chill out on the groomed slopes for the first day, just to get a feel for it. Niseko's slopes go for about 5.3km, which is about 2.0km longer than the longest Thredbo slope. I remember trying to do the whole Thredbo slope in one go last time we went....that is rough on the legs, to say the least. I'm hoping for a least two cafes in during this marathon journey.
The onsens
I'm keen on those onsens. There is one onsen in Niseko that overlooks the mountain. The snowflakes fall, but melt when the steam from the onsen rises up, creating a misty effect. A bit pricey, but well worth it! I just have to get used to seeing Peedz and Stuey with only those mini towels on *shiver*
Tokyo
Having had dinner with the crew going, and there seems to be a distinct lack of itinerary, especially around the Tokyo area. Ah well, as long as I get to the fable Tokyo fish market that mushiejc keeps telling me about, then it's all good! Tokyo seems like a city to be experienced, in the sense that you go there to soak up the atmosphere and the culture, as opposed to going to specific tourist sites. Bei wants to check out the punk looking characters, can't remember which are those guys are in. I've suggested to Stuey to dye his hair black....he ain't down for the gothic look!
Kyoto
Planning on making a quick trip to Kyoto and back before Bei and Peedz get to Tokyo. Looking forward to taking the Shinkansen past Mt Fuji to experience the cultural centre (ie temples and more temples :)) of Kyoto. It's a good place to relax and soak up the tranquility.
Hong Kong
Oh yeah, the party leg of this trip! As all these Qantas hoes are utilising their cheap airfares to come along, it will be a blast. And going to see Bec for the first time in 2 months will be extra special :) Get my shopping done here, love the fact that the Aussie battler is about 6 HK dollars!
Damn! 20 cheap calls already:
mmm...tsukiji sushi bars...mmm :) remember the "don't line in front of door" sushi bar was yummo!mushiejc (link) - 03 February '05 - 07:19
definitely try and get to Kyoto - go and check out the water temple...amazing views there.
riss (email) (link) - 03 February '05 - 10:31
Mmmmm.... powder!!!!
*droooooolllll*
soooo jealous..
dude, with all the climbing u've been doing, i reckon u'd have been conditioning yourself!!
should be no sweat!!
besides, what do u need to work your legs for??
just go straight down man!
oh and that's what parabolics are for.. :P CARRRRVVVVINNNNNGGGGGGGG....!!!!
have a blast..
and dare i say...
Break a leg???
mockkie (email) (link) - 03 February '05 - 10:58
Only 20 more days until the 25th Feb!
*smiles all around*
beckster (link) - 05 February '05 - 00:51
Thanks for the advice guys, will keep them in mind.
Mockkie stop cursing me!
Defnitely smiles all round :)
Jookboy (link) - 05 February '05 - 16:32
Oh yeah, I almost forgot - you asked me a few weeks ago for the contact details of all my cute japanese female friends in Niseko. I'll email their contact details to you now.
What's the storage limit on your inbox again?
RC
randomcow - 06 February '05 - 09:38
I've got 1Gb of love for the ladies with my gmail account :)
JookBoy (link) - 06 February '05 - 15:29
If JB's 1 GB isn't enough there's almost 1GB in my inbox too. Feel free to use that as well =).
beckster (link) - 06 February '05 - 15:35
http://www.japan-guide.com/penfriend/loc..
Young, energetic j-girls in Hokkaido. Only 17 pages of them. For example:
Japan
Asahikawa
Age: 16
Japanese
Miku
Job: Student High
Hobby: Music Movies Dancing
Purpose: Learning Language, Talk about school, Friendship
Hello!!!I'm Miku.
I'm a Japanese high school student.
I lerning Engrish and I want to speak Engrish better.
I love hiphop music and I love dancing!I know very well about american hip hop music,so I want to talk about it.
I want to be firends with you.
Let's have fun our talking!
or this gem:
Japan
Sapporo
Age: 18
Japanese
English
hiroko
Job: Student
Hobby: Movies Shopping
Purpose: Fun, Friendship, Cultural exchange
Hi! I am looking for foreign boyfriend, especially Chinese guy. prease email me and we can meet and do cultural exchange and play!! *chu*
randomcow - 07 February '05 - 09:01
gong xi fa cai, one and all. HK is in fine form mate - look no further than dragon-i on a wednesday! will do my best to get up there and join you. i know dongers is looking fwds to his hk debut and ezzz is always good for a laugh or plenty!!
bjee - 08 February '05 - 10:53
Jookboy...that's a lot of j-girls wanting to learn english! Will you have enough time for movies, music, dancing, cultural exchanges, romance...what about skiing??? :)
Save up some energy for HKers. Jojo, Den, BJ and I will all be fresh off the plane...should be rocking!
anton - 09 February '05 - 17:28
Yes that's FOP for short. bahhh!
bjee - 10 February '05 - 12:18
Im totally jealous!!! I wanna go hongkersssss *whine whine whineeeeeee*
Bleah! Still got my tannnnnn ooooooo yeah!
Hopefully becks sexy tan will still be there when you hit HK kevvy! SHE WAS HOT! *ssssizzzzzle*
addy (link) - 10 February '05 - 13:28
This may be a little late, but the place to go to check out the freaks is Harajuku... have lotsa amusing pics to send round once I get back to sydney (which is unfortunately too soon)! dont worry JB day 1 of snowboarding always kills the legs but by day 2 its all good... and which is why I have stopped by in Singapore for some r and r and chilli crab.. and massages :) I am missing the snow and boarding sooo much already so carve it up in Niseko you lucky punks!!!! Nothing but POW :) And start planning that Thredbo experience will ya! :) have a safe one
so - 10 February '05 - 15:10
Don't worry So, I already told JB to go to Harajuku and check out the latest fashion craze - chicks dressed in stuffed animal gear apparently *shrug* no idea.
Addy you're such a pal *mwah*!!
beckster (link) - 10 February '05 - 15:42
I discovered in Niseko that breastroke was the best of the strokes to get out of powder which is more than waist deep. Just ask So.
giz (link) - 15 February '05 - 11:23
Actually, I body boarded out of the trees, its called "banana" or something.. off one of them blacks at Honozono. :) although breastroke does come in handy too!
Dont pike on the funbox like you did at Thredbo, you chicken :)
so - 16 February '05 - 12:53
It's been fantastic, to say the least....I can't believe the amount of powder there is at Niseko. We traversed the big mountain, and also went to Annapuri (for those taht have been there) to experience the untouched stuff. Definitely a place to go back to. They also have 100Yen udon noodles there. Sweet! No fun box for me, So, although I did pull of numerous 180 jumps off my skis. Sadly the 360 was a bit beyond me :)
RC, your friend Wakana ended up with the flu, so I didn't get to see her. I'm being barred already by the Jap chicks!
Soaking up the spas here in Kyoto, and then onwards to Tokyo for some crazy pictures.
I'm ready for Honkers boys and girls...five days to go!
JookBoy (link) - 19 February '05 - 18:34
yeah, poor girl, she was really upset about not being able to meet u guys. First the accident on the jump, and then the flu. I guess it was never meant to be...!
(personally, it sounds to me like someone made a voodoo doll of her and was working the back and chest).
Anyway, glad you're having a good time over there. No major injuries? I just started a new workout programme in preparation for next season. Five different types of squats!
RC
randomcow - 20 February '05 - 03:22
by the way - if you go to Shibuya, could you guys please just take about 200 photos each of the "scenery" there? Best time to go is about 4pm on a weekday, when school is finishing, or friday/saturday night, when the kogyaru are out in full force. Thanks.
randomcow - 20 February '05 - 03:23