SOOOOOOOO tempting....but I have to work! SkiNurse may be able to, though......

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Kelly
"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been." ~ Jimmy Buffett

Looks like we may not leave until next weekend. I have a miserable cold and no energy. Also, a friend of ours that we help out is in the hospital. I don't want to leave until she is out and I feel better.

That way next Monday the 27th will be on first day on the WROD. BTW, looks like they got some snow which should improve the surface a bit, and there are no liftlines this morning.

I can ski wed, thurs or friday next week!

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Kelly
"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been." ~ Jimmy Buffett

I'll go on Wednesday with you!

Driving by Loveland Pass yesterday on my way to Steamboat, it really didn't look great to me. Weird to see the WROD surround by brown. No other snow.

But today, driving home, it had snowed up there yesterday/last night. NOW, the WROD looks more like a run that is skiable. I know, it's all cosmetic, but it seems more "natural" now.

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That's a Date!

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Kelly
"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been." ~ Jimmy Buffett

Yay!!!!

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It appears to be "dumping" up there right now...

Eisenhower Tunnel (Loveland)



A-Basin

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Kelly
"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been." ~ Jimmy Buffett

That's looking a bit better. I hope it dumps for days.

Can I join you, NVG and SN, on Weds.?

THINK SNOW!!!!!. lots and lots of snow . . .

Absolutely!!!!!!!

It's the inaugural ski-athon for PLS'ers!

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Kelly
"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been." ~ Jimmy Buffett

Yippee!

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This is what Abasin look like this morning:

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ROAD TRIP!! Our friend is feeling better today; hopefully they will release her from the hospital on Monday. Hubby and I seem to have gotten some of our strength back as well. We bicycled yesterday and jogged today

So PLS ladies, where shall we meet at the Basin on Weds.? Not a whole lot of choices. I suggest the Black Bear Lodge at 10 am. Don't know if it's open, but it's a bit away from the ramp, and pretty much out of rider traffic.

Starting to pack, wearing my ski boots for the first time in almost 3 months.

Anywhere to meet is fine with me. I'm assuming that NVG & I will drive up together. I sent her an email yesterday..haven't heard back yet. But we know that she is one busy girl!

I'm REALLY looking forward to meeting you!

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OK, we'll be driving out on Monday and I will check this forum for your selected meeting place. Anyone else wanting to join us is welcome too.

I just e-mailed skiNurse back, so we'll be up there ASAP on Wednesday! I have the day off, so we can be up there really early!

I need to get my skis tuned....I may do it up there.....

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Kelly
"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been." ~ Jimmy Buffett

Must have a meeting place.

NVG, I've made a suggestion. It that's not OK, then tell me where and when. We will probably be out there earlier, and may meet up in the lift line, but a meeting place gives up a better chance.

I am so looking forward to skiing.

Yay!

OK...there is a "new" bathroom/locker room at the edge of the parking lot, near the patrol HQ.

How about there?? I know I'll have to utillize the restroom (wow that sounds prim & proper) after drinking my coffee on the way up! Then we can head straight to the lift.

Comments???

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That sounds good! I'll have to pee, too! (not so prim and proper!) Also, isn't that where the tune shop is?

If we don't meet up there by first chair, our back-up meet-up could be your idea skibum!

SkiBum....do you still have my cell #? PM if you don't....I'll send it your way!

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"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been." ~ Jimmy Buffett

Weather forecast for Wednesday per www.snowforecast.com
Wednesday
Oct 29, 2008



Hi 46°f / 8°c (base)
Lo 27°f / -3°c (base)


Sky Condition:
Mostly Sunny

Precipitation:
None expected

Snow Potential


Wind:
WNW at up to 20 mph.

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Brrrrrrrrr......

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Kelly
"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been." ~ Jimmy Buffett

Looks like I will be there only in spirit, as our plans have changed and we have decided to drive out next week. Have fun and take a run for me.

Oh, that's too bad...but next week, they might actually be getting some more REAL snow!

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Ladies.....it is SOOOOOO not about the snow!

It's about the experience!

We will miss you, SkiBum, but we will take a run for you!

SkiNurse.....we are going to ROCK those 2 open runs!

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Kelly
"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been." ~ Jimmy Buffett

think of us poor east-coasters with pity while you ski

It's at least 2 weeks until any chance of skiing here - I know noplace can reasonably open this weekend, and well the following weekend is too busy.

My best friend is a patroller at Loveland, they got dumped on and continue to. They just opened their double blacks and some chutes. They are hogging the snow. Makes me sick that I'm stuck with the Colorado Pass sometimes when I drive right past the best skiing and sit in Summit County traffic...

A-basin has a lot of snow apparently too but it appears they are chicken $hit to open any more runs at this point... awesome. Next year = pass to Loveland.

The amount of snow at Loveland is PHENOMENOL right now. 4 feet in two days?!? Crazy.

I've only skied Loveland once. About 15 years ago, opening day. Miserable. My friends that do ski there LOVE IT. Last year I did get a four pack, never used it and gave it to some colelge kids at Abasin so they good use it Loveland's closing day.

I bought a 4 pack again and I SWEAR that I will use it this season.

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So you mean I (the east-coaster) have skied loveland as much as a coloradan?

But we definitely had better conditions... too bad 2 east-coasters had no idea what to do with that much powder... in April!

Report from family member as of today: GREAT snow up there

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Lately it occurs to me...what a long, strange trip it's been. - Grateful Dead

...and down here! About 6 inches in my front yard this morning!

It's dumping in Denver AND the mountains! IT'S GOING TO BE AN INCREDIBLE YEAR of skiing in Colorado!!!!!

Are you getting it in Utah yet?

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Kelly
"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been." ~ Jimmy Buffett