Messages posted by : pavelski
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The August Blues is now "depression" .
Have to go off line off ner for several weeks. Major flooding in my part of the world and must move all electronic material up to 3rd floor. Must do major work in basement soon ,,so contest will be in Septemebr. Please be patient. Respectfully, Pavel |
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john987,
Many years ago when I was a full time ski instructor just $20 US ( when US money was worth something) for a full week of classes was acceptable. We would tune classes skis, wax them and yes even dance with them until 9 PM. Long happy hours. All it takes is one person to have an envelope and IN FRONT OF GROUP ask to place the amount in the envelope. Trust me no one refuses and you will see next time you ask for,,,,, you will get very very special teaching. For many full time instructors that extra money means a great deal. That note is also greatly appreciated. Just do it. It shows you all have "class" know the unwritten rules of good skiing behavior and are worthy of that special attention. It is good to learn some basic words before coming to a new country. That smile does wonders. I once gave a pair of skis to an attendant after my ski holiday. For years after I got the royal treatment whenever I came with a group. Seems attendant had a large family in the village, was well connected to,,,,,, and loved skiing. It helped that it was a "socialistic" country with few modern skis. It also made me feel so happy seeing that happy happy face when he got the skis. Just be nice. |
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AllyG
And old is she? Pavel |
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Brooksy,
Great body parts chosen. Now wait for answers! Pav |
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Ian,
No need to feel bad about being organized. No need to have to explain since I already knew you were organized. Do not have to explain, "all you have to do" because to 90% of parents all seems so easy until,,,,,,, Just fun to list those small items. Happy skiing. |
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Ian,
Love that, "all they have to do",,,,,phrase. I showed this answer to several parents who have children skiers. They asked me to pass this along to you. A few "matters" not to forget in order to prepare a child for skiing. -emergency note up to date -gloves dry -socked dry -jacket pockets all closed -lip protection on and roll in pocket -broken snaps fixed -bathroom visited,,,,(twice) -googles cleaned adjusted snapped to helmet -skis tuned and waxed -lift ticket,,,,,,where is lift ticket,,,,,,,Frank where did you,,,,,,,, -wipes in INSIDE jacket pocket -money for hot chocolate -emergency letter in jacket ( What Ian you do not have an emergency letter !!!!) -ski center map -Instructors name tag -extra juice -whistle ( what Ian no emergency whistle for your girl !!! ) -favorite Teddy Bear in back pocket -treats ( nutsm raisins,,,,) -Mommy's cell phone number if,,,,, - Allergies list in case of,,,, -final instructions on where to ski and where NOT to ski Ohhhh Ohhhhh forgot,,,,,, -ski pass -clickers ( what you have no idea what they are ) -Gummy block ( What you have no idea what a gummy block is ????) - Finally Last visit to toilet Last check and lift off count down. Room key,,,,,,who has room key?????? And so on. I can see it now Ian,,,your wife is reading this and says ( under her breath,,,,,ALL THEY HAVE TO DO,,,,,softly,,slowly with that gaze in her eyes!!!! ) Careful Ian! |
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Another unwritten rule.
Very few skiers even consider this one or even know about it. It has been part of skiing since its origins. but these modern times such behavior is not valued. This rule has nothing to do with safety but a great deal to do with manners and pleasure. Context: All year you have been taking ski lessons with the same ski instructor or all week you have had the same ski instructor. He/she has made you a better skier. You are now soaring with ease. OR All year you have placed some skis near lift chalet since you have several skis to test or try out. All year the lift attendant says hello to you and helps you make your ski day great. The unwritten rule is,,,,,,,, at end of skiing season or end of week you get together with group and buy a gift for,,,,,. Just a bottle of wine will do. A small note to ski resort owner is also appreciated. A small talk to all the ski class group to donate some tip shows" class" . Every year the ski staff have a party at the end of the season, why not send a letter to General Manager, Ski School Director telling them how great service was. How great the instructions were. How XXXZZZVVV helped you Many people complain,,,,,,be the one that compliments. Just another unwritten rule in skiing that is not often seen. Do it next season. Ps. My skis never get stolen and now you know why. Last season I had 5 pair of skis that I had to use ( HAD is perhaps harsh term ). I forgot one pair,,,,a Head Supershape 2012 model. At 8 PM I get a phone call, " Pavel have your skis in the shop. The lift attendant picked them up at the end of the day. " That wine bottle did not cost me much. Do it just once and you will see how happy you are and what great "hello" you will get from support staff. |
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Daved,
You have brought up an issue which must be addressed by ski industry, that is the use of ear-phones. In many countries , while driving a car, truck, etc,,,you can not use cell phone yet I still see persons "listening" to music . I assume it is music . The term you use is correct, "all 5 senses" and so it is with skiing and skiing survival. All senses are needed and no amount of body protection is going to replace those 5 senses ! Again, ski safety begins in the head and the attitude, "I am in MY bubble and will do what I want " is not acceptable. If we accept that skiing requires spilt second adjustments, changes of direction with full attention, then yes those 5 senses are needed. It is like having side blinders ( the horse type) while skiing. You never see the sides. Until there will be too many accidents and deaths,,,nothing will be done. Yes I have seen some persons going down a slope and on cell phone AND video taping at same time. I presume this is the conversation, "Frank,,,,,Frank,,,get your computer on. Go to You Tube dud,,,,I am going down this wicked beginner run, It is sick. Just hit two bodies and a third one is coming. Going WIreless to net. Instant crash moves. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh,,,,,&****$$####!!!!))(((??&&&++++ ,,,,,,,,silence. Enough techno while skiing. See August Rush movie ,,,,,,, then discover and enjoy the music "all around us ". Ian get that movie. It will make you a better parent, better person and yes a better skier since you will discover that music all around us ( that most persons do not hear ). |
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