J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bandit

I prefer Picasa for ease of use, though I have Flickr as well :D

ise I take it that you're quieter than I am on skins )

ise wrote:not really keeping up with this, but if it helps to get an idea of our prices....

yesterday I had the excellent plat de jour at the Grimentz self service (roast pork in an apple sauce, haricot vertes in little bundles wrapped with a piece of bacon, Gratin Dauphinois and ratatouille) for 19.- chf. A coffee would be about 3.5 chf. The plat de jour is generally good value, a good meal and better value than sandwiches or snacks IMHO.

Thanks ise, though the coffee at Bendolla is 3.80 chf AFAIR ) . That makes your lunch approx £11.38 for those of us who use sterling as our main currency.
It does sound quite tasty though. Remind me to pick up a fork next time I have lunch with you :D

Zinal has cheaper coffee BTW :D

Switzerland is such good value, when compared to some alpine destinations.

RossF wrote:How long and fat is this yard stick you speak of?

I saw 6" mentioned on another thread just now :D

Ian Wickham wrote:
What hit me more was the fuel prices driving down to Italy from the UK last summer, so my drive to LGB in a couple of weeks time should seem a lot cheaper. :lol:

I am not looking forward to filling my car at Euro prices later this month. We need a recovery of the £ pronto.

I shall be mostly cooking in the apartment during the evenings. Good job I like my own cooking :D

Tapps wrote:intermediate/advanced

How many weeks have you spent on skis? How fit are you?

How do you rate on the Snow & Rock Ability Levels?

(Yes I know it turns most folks into die hard, cliff jumping freeriders, but it's just a yardstick)
)

I quite often carry sandwiches to eat at lunchtime. It's not as simple as saving money, I have a couple of food allergies, so I find it quite useful to know exactly what I'm eating. Some days I can't be fussed to make them though. Definitely a moneysaver if you're not a big eater )

Pays not to fall over too often before lunch :mrgreen:

ise wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

Yes, I agree with that comment there is that feeling out there, I don't think the ski industry will feel the crunch till next season. Thats why I am concerned about the increased prices in the early bird brochure's it smells of burying you head in the sand syndrome, all it will do is to delay booking to hold out for a bargin :cry:

The article quotes Gstaad and Verbier, I did wonder if some of the people who might have gone to the Caribbean or something switched to the cheaper option of a ski holiday.

Maybe, except that it's cheaper to get a stay in the Caribbean, broadly speaking. Though if you wanted to book Necker Island I expect it would cost more than your average Verbier 4* over New Year :D

Would you like to ski in France (Euro zone), or Switzerland?

Switzerland could be better value, as the exchange rate has not suffered quite as much as the £ to Euro.

Chamois Started by User in Ski Chatter, 15 Replies
I prefer Picasa for ease of use, though I have Flickr as well :D ise I take it that you're quieter than I am on skins )

What skis are right for me? Started by User in Ski Chatter, 71 Replies
RossF wrote:How long and fat is this yard stick you speak of? I saw 6" mentioned on another thread just now :D

beer and food prices Started by User in France, 57 Replies
Ian Wickham wrote: What hit me more was the fuel prices driving down to Italy from the UK last summer, so my drive to LGB in a couple of weeks time should seem a lot cheaper. :lol: I am not looking forward to filling my car at Euro prices later this month. We need a recovery of the £ pronto. I shall be mostly cooking in the apartment during the evenings. Good job I like my own cooking :D

What skis are right for me? Started by User in Ski Chatter, 71 Replies
Tapps wrote:intermediate/advanced How many weeks have you spent on skis? How fit are you? How do you rate on the Snow & Rock Ability Levels? (Yes I know it turns most folks into die hard, cliff jumping freeriders, but it's just a yardstick) )

what resort - flying to geneva Started by User in France, 4 Replies
Would you like to ski in France (Euro zone), or Switzerland? Switzerland could be better value, as the exchange rate has not suffered quite as much as the £ to Euro.

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