Barb

I believe you had to RSVP for the appreciation day by this past Monday. I forgot to.

That's what I meant, a freebie for Zachary. You can rent skis for $12 at Mike and Matt's. Let me know.

We are heading to Stratton March 20-23. Little did I know when I booked this trip back in October that it was the US open. I was going to get my 5th grader that Vermont passport but Stratton has those dates blacked out due to the comp. My cousin usually hooks us up with freebies, but her kids are competing in states at Gunstock so they will only be there on our last day. Anyone know of a website to get discount coupons?

Phillycore, I am meeting Capt Dave next Saturday and hooking him up with a freebie. I would be happy to do the same for your son. Since we get 3 season passes at the early rate that's 12 freebies for the season. I didn't have too much company up there this season so I'd be happy to share. My son David is having a friend come stay with us. Can't remember how old Michael is but if you want he can hang around David and his friend and you can concentrate on Zach. I haven't been up since Prez weekend (gasp) I can't wait to get back.

Yes, thanks. I wasn't there, but the boys had a great time with their Dad. David got free skullcandy headphones (which he had been saving up to buy) and Stephen was drooling over the red bull girls (which is kind of disturbing since he is only 8). He got his picture taken with them and they thought he was cute so he was in heaven. David didn't do much in the comp but got his first one under his belt and was happy with the experience.

Wow, BDK you are the man. I have to say after riding at JF all season instead of BB, I definitely like it over there better. Longer trails and more challenging ones. On an unrelated topic...since the powers that be read this board I have a question. Why did they do away with every day pass validation for the race team next year and change it to a direct access pass only? I know its only another $100 bucks but I am not going to get direct access passes for myself or my other son. I imagine the rest of the race team parents won't spring for them either so we will all be getting daily tickets at the window anyway. Just wondering. But we do love that program and it has been well worth the money this season. The coaches are great and the fun races with the medals given out are great too.

My son signed up. He's not too good in the park but it will be a good experience for him

I thought conditions today were much better than yesterday. Some interesting characters there. I saw one guy strapping in his snowboard on top of one park, he was wearing jeans, a leather jacket and a striped button down dress shirt. I also rode the lift with a guy who was sucking down straight vodka out of a wine sack, eww.

I probably saw you. My son and I were around there most of the morning, then moved on to thunderbolt. Did challenge once but it seemed pretty scraped off and more sugary than t-bolt. If your there today say hi if you see us. My son wears all black and I have light blue jacket and brown pants.

just got this email: Hey all you snow lovers! You couldn't ask for a better winter! JFBB is continuing our commitment to snowmaking and providing first rate conditions so we have decided to make snow when the temperatures permit later this week to get both mountains back in prime condition for the upcoming holiday weekend and Energy Conservation Week. The weekend forecast is looking good and with the snowmaking you couldn't ask for better. There is a lot going on this weekend so be sure to check out the calendar of events.

So thanks for all the advice. It took 2 runs to get used to how fast my board went. I even attempted East mt today. Took 3 runs down lightning. It was fine until that last headwall. It wasn't pretty, But I made it down. Overall great day. Sun was shining, wind wasn't bad, what more could you ask for?

Well I think I got all the excess wax off. I brought the scraper up here with us just in case I didn't. I guess I'll find out tomorrow on the snow. Took us over 4 hrs to get up here tonight. Hit a little snow storm and about 30 miles of ice on the NE ext. Lots of cars skidded out. I drove 20mph since I had 3 kids in the car.

It was swix ch 6 blue color

ok toast you are officially my hero. Running the iron across again smothed out the lumps. Yeah, way way too much wax. I could kill the guy at the ski shop that told me how much to use. I am going to be scraping this shit off all night. Thanks everyone.

really? Its been over an hour since I put the initial wax on.

thanks Moe, and I'm beyond messy already.

yeah I did that but it didn't spread exactly evenly. Now I have these random hunks of wax after sraping. If I run my hand down the bottom of the board its not smooth.

ok, my hands barely work after all this scraping. I am cheap and decided to get all the stuff to was our skis and boards. The guy at the shop said to take 1/3 of the 60oz thing of wax (its separated in thirds) and that would do one snowboard or 2 skis. Did it but the was didn't go on completely even. I was scared to have the iron in one spot too long. This shit is not scraping off. I mean it is but the bottom of the skis and board feel like shit. Please help me my hands are ready to fall off.

I don't usually post trip reports but I had to say some things about Boulder today. It was great! We pulled into the lot at 8am and I seriously thought I was mistaken and they didn't open until 3. There was no one there. We did not share a trail with anyone until after 10am. We did Bunny's, Tannanbaum, Draufager, Snowdrift and Upper Sitzmark. All were groomed cord. We left by 11:15 to close up the house and take the long ride back to Jersey. Great day and weekend at JFBB. And I guess that's why I don't post trip reports because they are too short and have no pictures. Forgot my camera this weekend.

Good report Leslie. Thanks for the props on my kids. They can definitely be a pain in the ass, but for trhe most part they are pretty good. I have to stop being a whimp and hit east mt before the season is over. I mean if my 8 year old can do it I guess I can too. Is it much worse than thunderbolt? I am guessing its just one steep trail with no flat sections.

I saw everyone for about 5 minutes. By the time my slow ass got down exhibition I didn't know everyone went on the other lift. Oh well. Conditions were great as Pa RR said. It was only super cold first thing this morning. I had a fun day hanging around my kids. I did sneak up to the bar in time to see Bob, Leslie, Melissa and Doug. I wish I could have stayed longer. Tomorrow's temps should feel tropical compared to today, can't wait.

Looking forward to meeting you, Melissa!

You fag. C'mon if my 8 year old can hang so can you. It wouldn't be a pasr day without you Doug.

Guess I'll never know the whole story. He wanted to leave the mountain right away because he was embarassed. I just know it scared the crap out of him and he will definitely be more careful from now on.

Yeah, he is very lucky he's ok. In a way its good this happened to him because it scared him enough that he won't creep his behind up too far anymore. And yes he always puts the bar down. He usually lifts it up the last or second to last tower and that's when he starts getting ready to get off, way too soon. He actually didn't want his dad to call me because he thought I would yell at him. I'm kind of glad I wasn't there to see it because, as the mom, I would have probably made things worse by being to freaked out.