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Ruapehu 2010
^^^ raceway?
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If you don't like my fire don't come around.
Originally posted by: edgehi
@jude 'Edgehi you have to stop stalking me'
It's that woolly thing around your neck, your majesty, I just can't resist ewe.
Please don't turn me to stone like you did to that (nasty) goat.
Ewe saying you are a nasty old goat Edgehi?
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reine de l'hiver
a slight difference of opinion re the mardigra
from Ruapehu view from the top:
The 2010 Mt Ruapehu Mardi Gras was a huge success with 8000 tickets selling out by 1:55 pm on Friday the 25th of June, well before the gates opened and many even got into town! We hope that all of you who attended had a safe and fun time and posed for a few more facebook photos along the way.
AWwww sounds all nice and happy!
then:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10655056 [nzherald.co.nz]
Come on, own up who shat in their pants?
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Originally posted by: Mountainman69Originally posted by: rozboon
Greg Summerton on Facebook - also Colin Raceway Philip Smithson Gavspad?
God I'm losing track, at least his negative clap-trap is easily detectable.
Paranoid
Had a look myself just seems you are the ones always looking for the negative aspects in anyones posts but it is ok if you post negative or provocative comments.
Leave it alone and move on before you find yourself at the wrong end of a court order.
nice new alias Colin
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who's paranoid?
Looks like some snow overnight - up to my knees in snow to get this shot out of the back door.
Could be something in the Waterfall chair rumour - no chairs on it, so maybe I was imagining things when I thought I saw it running the other day. Cat going up and down so maybe they are using that to get staff up? Didn't think there was enough snow....
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reine de l'hiver
thay can run on dirt
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^^They throw chairs on and off as need be when stocking up, moving staff, etc. So if no need for more than a few staff & bits'n'pieces then chairs all cosey in their beds.
Rock Garden..
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reine de l'hiver
knee deep snow against the door makes the morning coffee taste just that much better 
"Leave it alone and move on before you find yourself at the wrong end of a court order".
chill out dude.
mountainman 69 must = Colin Raceway Philip Smithson Gavspad
Mountainman69 should leave these forum, people like you really f&ck me off threatening people with court orders, grow up ! Heard of freedom of speech !
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Ready. After. Lunch.
Originally posted by: Jude
Looks like some snow overnight - up to my knees in snow to get this shot out of the back door.
CCS / Jude - that shot would have been handy when you were talking about the run down into skippers
Originally posted by: CCS
knee deep snow against the door makes the morning coffee taste just that much better
Was dumb and ran out in kitchen clogs which got a bit full of snow. Need to do a bit of snow digging otherwise I won't be able to get the door open. Might be tempted to go to HV today. Enough snow to skin back up RG.
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reine de l'hiver
Yes KC! Perfect view of the cliff there
@KC - yes - Policeman at left above cliff band in middle of shot.
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reine de l'hiver
More coming tonight too!
Jude..up to your knees huh... and I thought you had really long legs in the movies!
Looking @ the cafe webcam that truck in the bottom right corner, it's now full of white stuff.
Is that what they mean by 'truckloads of new snow'?
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One good turn deserves another...
Originally posted by: Mountainman69Originally posted by: rozboon
Greg Summerton on Facebook - also Colin Raceway Philip Smithson Gavspad?
God I'm losing track, at least his negative clap-trap is easily detectable.
Paranoid
Had a look myself just seems you are the ones always looking for the negative aspects in anyones posts but it is ok if you post negative or provocative comments.
Leave it alone and move on before you find yourself at the wrong end of a court order.
What the hell is this dropkick on about???
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Wait For The Ricochet
Valley's lookin a lot whiter too
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Thx for the pics Jude....looking a lot more like winter up there it seems......excellent......
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"If you see a Scotsman with a cricket bat....he's not off to play cricket...."
Yep - good pics Jude, keep the "live from our reporter on the scene" thing going.
*edited 29 Jun 2010 11:10
*edited 29 Jun 2010 11:07
Originally posted by: Mountainman69
Leave it alone and move on before you find yourself at the wrong end of a court order.
What, does a bus drivers' license come with a Bachelor of Law now?
I'd like to see you try, you grotty little internet warrior.
Your bluff, I have called it.
EDIT: Sigh, I don't know why I get drawn into these things.
But just to work out who I am you would have to get a court order first against nzxsports to get my IP, then against my ISP to get my address, and you probably still wouldn't even know my name since the internet connection isn't even in my name. That's kind of a requirement for getting anything done in the legal system. However you would almost certainly fail at the first hurdle, since the Privacy Act demands that you have a pretty damn compelling reason for nzxsports to divulge personal information they have collected about me (in this case, my IP address) and the same is true about my ISP. You can't just go and get a court order (and please tell me, what kind of 'court order' would you be going to get?) against 'Mr rozboon' so he can't be mean to you in the interwebs.
^^ No worries guys. Gives me something to do while things are quiet and there's no sliding to be had. Thinking of hauling on the ski gear and heading down to HV for a bit. Snowing lightly.
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reine de l'hiver
personal information they have collected about me (in this case, my IP address) and the same is true about my ISP.
I know what it is ... but then I'm a fortress
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If you don't like my fire don't come around.
@ Rozboon. No grounds for defamation either (which would be a very expensive courtcase indeed).
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reine de l'hiver
I'm going skiing before I get flamed.
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reine de l'hiver
Originally posted by: rozboon
*edited 29 Jun 2010 11:10
*edited 29 Jun 2010 11:07Originally posted by: Mountainman69
Leave it alone and move on before you find yourself at the wrong end of a court order.
What, does a bus drivers' license come with a Bachelor of Law now?
(and please tell me, what kind of 'court order' would you be going to get?) against 'Mr rozboon' so he can't be mean to you in the interwebs.
LMAO
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Originally posted by: FreshieOriginally posted by: rozboon
*edited 29 Jun 2010 11:10
*edited 29 Jun 2010 11:07Originally posted by: Mountainman69
Leave it alone and move on before you find yourself at the wrong end of a court order.
What, does a bus drivers' license come with a Bachelor of Law now?
(and please tell me, what kind of 'court order' would you be going to get?) against 'Mr rozboon' so he can't be mean to you in the interwebs.
LMAO
Me too
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It's compulsory to grow old, but it's voluntary to grow up!!!
take the case too...
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Originally posted by: Bluntpersonal information they have collected about me (in this case, my IP address) and the same is true about my ISP.
I know what it is ... but then I'm a fortress
ah - Blunt the puppet master
I forgot how *disco* that theme music was
Have fun in HV Jude
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2ieVcU2FfA&feature=related [youtube.com]
Colin vs snowco forum users..would fit so well
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*edited 29 Jun 2010 11:45
A chance to be part of a class action without dying of lung cancer or growing extra limbs from drinking radioactive sludge...
I'm in!
This just in! I heard Mountainman69 KICKS KITTENS.
Yup, I went there.
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Gaper.
Originally posted by: merry
This just in! I heard Mountainman69 KICKS KITTENS.
Yup, I went there.
Boo Ya!!!
Now that is Farkin funny
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It's compulsory to grow old, but it's voluntary to grow up!!!
I thought it was Mountin' sheep69 kicks kittens
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One good turn deserves another...
Mountin' sheep69... I thought the velcro gloves were for better grip on the rope tows?
aaawwww Blunt - thats not fair, I didnt even get a chance to read the new thread
ahhhh.......isn't this thread meant to be discussing Ruapehu 2010?? Every now and then I see something pop up in regards to the express, or happy valley....but i'm sure this should be called something else at this rate. Can't we just get back to using this forum to discuss the issues and state of Ruapehu and it's contidions etc. Thats what I come here to check out. To hear from other people closer to the action about how things are progressing, how peoples day's on the mt went, good stashes etc. I don;t care for hearing about people threating court orders, or who kicks cats.
Thanks, and that's all.
haha i have a FB friend request from guess who?
yeah Kings!
keep an eye out on snow.co.nz/blogs [snow.co.nz] too. I will be posting some pics and things from my weekend warrior antics and hopefully Jude will pen some funtimes from the cabin.
And of course we're posting it here too!
Bring it back on track..
High Noon Express Update
Posted on 29 June 2010 at 09:34 AM
All the new Lift Tower components arrived safely back at Turoa yesterday (Monday) and the bottom section is now on it's way back up the mountain. This will be attached to the foundations today. Sections two and three along with the cross head will need to be flown into place by helicopter. Our best opportunity looks like Thursday and Friday, so we'll keep you updated and post photos and video as things take place.
Once back together, the lift will undergo rigorous safety checks and then be certified by SGS and a new operating certificate issued. We're still very confident that the lift will be operational during next week.
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Winter is always coming!
Ack, not ready for the weekend 
I guess it would be high hopes to get the Giant running either. Whakapapa doesn't look too much better either.. might be a day for carrying ski's across the back and spending a good couple of hours or more hiking up. Off to the gym!!
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IT Hack & Genuine NutJob
Originally posted by: Kings01
ahhhh.......isn't this thread meant to be discussing Ruapehu 2010?? Every now and then I see something pop up in regards to the express, or happy valley....but i'm sure this should be called something else at this rate. Can't we just get back to using this forum to discuss the issues and state of Ruapehu and it's contidions etc. Thats what I come here to check out. To hear from other people closer to the action about how things are progressing, how peoples day's on the mt went, good stashes etc. I don;t care for hearing about people threating court orders, or who kicks cats.
Thanks, and that's all.
The majority of posts in this thread are about Ruapehu or at the very least have a RAL flavour. It never really strays that far off topic. I find its a great thread that keeps me up to date with whats happening on the Mountain when forum members post about their days riding, pictures from the Hut (thanks Jude) and weekend happenings from CCS. I can't edit this thread anymore anyhoo due to its size and my chip paper wrapper admin rights. MtRuapehu.com has lots of up to date stuff too, but it is good to hear from real people doing at the Giant!
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If you don't like my fire don't come around.
Originally posted by: Jude
Looks like some snow overnight - up to my knees in snow to get this shot out of the back door.
Could be something in the Waterfall chair rumour - no chairs on it, so maybe I was imagining things when I thought I saw it running the other day. Cat going up and down so maybe they are using that to get staff up? Didn't think there was enough snow....
Hey jude... out the back door? Are you staying at pinicles this winter? Your shot of olafs looks like its from their front door, but this shot looks like a view up broken leg gully, and I cant figure out which lift that is heading up to the right? too confusing! ahh, the centennial coming into the landing?!! Have a fun stay wherever it is!
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I am the freedom breeder!
That looks like you could actually fall out the front door and down a bloody cliff! 
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If you don't like my fire don't come around.
*edited 29 Jun 2010 14:56
hmmmmmmmmm nice
damn little red box 
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If you don't like my fire don't come around.
Yes Pinnacles! It's been bugging me all morning. I kept thinking of Aorangi, but that's over by Meads Wall. Def looking straight up broken leg. I think thats just the safety fence at the top of the cliff. You're just out our back door Jude....
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*edited 29 Jun 2010 15:07
Originally posted by: Blunt
That looks like you could actually fall out the front door and down a bloody cliff!
Think its actually round the back of the lodge... out the front door your stright onto the rock garden, or a short walk up to hut flat and the wf express
find out when jude gets back from happy valley i guess!
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I am the freedom breeder!
*edited 29 Jun 2010 15:10
Just been down to Happy Valley. A bit tragic but better than nothing. Quite busy for a Tuesday (varsity hols?). Despite reproofing my gear I got wet (wet snow). Don't use Nikwax 
Skinned up the RG. Broke my ankle before I got proficient on the skins and almost did complete faceplant outside rental returns Lucky no one around. Was good once I got into the stride (or slide) and over the munched up cat snow. Word is the RG will open this weekend. The bald patch in the middle has almost gone.
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reine de l'hiver
PS yes, Pinnacles.
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reine de l'hiver
Originally posted by: Jude
Broke my ankle before I got proficient on the skins and almost did complete faceplant outside rental returns
Not seriously?
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Wait For The Ricochet
not today OS
But thats how I read it today!!! but yeah old injury right?
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If you don't like my fire don't come around.
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Sht OS & DemonCleaner - do you get lost in the car park?
I thought you were both Whaka regulars.
As for that cliff Blunt - yeah, you wouldnt want to get on the turps and go out the wrong door eh!
There a couple of other clubs pretty close to th edge as well isnt there? near meads wall.
Originally posted by: Blunt
I know what it is ... but then I'm a fortress
More like the Maginot Line....
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Originally posted by: kcskier
Sht OS & DemonCleaner - do you get lost in the car park. I thought you were both Whaka regulars.
As for that cliff Blunt - yeah, you wouldnt want to get on the turps and go out the wrong door eh!
There a couple of other clubs pretty close to th edge as well isnt there? near meads wall.
I knew where it was. Just couldn't remember the club name.
And yes, sometimes I have trouble finding my car. One silver subaru looks pretty much the same as any other. I just press my remote and see which ones' lights flash....
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*edited 29 Jun 2010 16:18
Originally posted by: Jude
*edited 29 Jun 2010 15:10
Just been down to Happy Valley. A bit tragic but better than nothing. Quite busy for a Tuesday (varsity hols?). Despite reproofing my gear I got wet (wet snow). Don't use Nikwax
Snow looks a bit rubbish in that photo of your skis...But Rockgarden is looking good. Your prety good on the daily report ae?
Turoa was pretty busy today too. The snow was a wee bit wet but all good on trail but off trail there was a very crunchy crust that kept trying to catch a ski..was very hard going
Now where do I start... RAL is getting good at getting me excited this season but just keeps stomping me in the nads. First the express broke (I hear today from a snowmaker that it was because the de-icers didnt de-ice tower 9 but did the others, dont know how much truth but i'd believe that)
Then the other day the 'pick' breaks down for an hour.
Then today the 'Pick' apparently had a problem at first but seemed ok then at 12.30 The flyer breaks down and was still not going when I left after a hike at 2.30. This is just getting to me. Come-on whaka get snow and open so I can abandon that sh1tty side
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"If in doubt, straighten 'em out"
@ Oldscool Sorry about the confusion - was badly written (and I haven't even had a wine. I broke my ankle last year and didn't get out on the skins - so I'm still learning - turning a mystery
@ Jedski - yep that snow on the RG rubbish but only because the cat has been running up and down chopping it all up.
Would be good if groomed but they need todo a combover on the bald spot halfway up
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reine de l'hiver