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  1. SkiFanE

    Dude ranch

    Decided to take family vacation in June to a dude ranch out west. I've spent time crawling the web but seeking advice. Maybe OT but people here seem to have lots of experience out there. And are outdoorsy. I don't need a spa but expect comfy and clean and lots of views and outdoor activities...
  2. SkiFanE

    Seeking techy advice - for laypeople :)

    Starting to work at home 3 days/week soon. Need to figure out phone situation. I can forward office phone. But I can't use it for outgoing. Need a SIMPLE solution. I'll pay a few bucks extra/month for a simpler solution. My my cell phone gets 1-2 bars at home, unless I setup at mailbox lol...
  3. SkiFanE

    Non-ski ski injuries

    Has to be the worst thing ever lol. I always blab about my 45 years on skis with no injury (KNOCK KNOCK). But I came close at Saddleback a few years ago. Was in unloading zone, early, kid had race. Was in back of van getting gear when the car behind me rolled into me. Trapped my leg and knee...
  4. SkiFanE

    Sunday River 3/6-3/8

    Ski at SR every weekend so don't usually post trail reports. But nothing here for awhile so why not. Had Friday off, ditched family and left early AM from MA and was on chair at 11:00. No rush, let it warm up. Beautiful perfect bluebird day. It had snowed maybe 3-4 inches earlier in week and...
  5. SkiFanE

    Ski industry looking for new cultures/ethnicities to get on slopes?

    Self serving question. The sport is lily-white, at least here in NE, essentially we're all pretty much the same :) My HS senior is graduating from a HS in So America this year, fluent in Spanish and hispanic culture (living with family). She's applying to colleges in CO and Utah (among other...
  6. SkiFanE

    Portsmouth NH dining

    We're seeing a show at the Music Hall in Portsmouth tomorrow night and want to grab dinner in Portsmouth beforehand. Heard there are great places to eat there, but know nothing. Any suggestions? The closer to the Music Hall the better, nothing froo froo, but good food is a must.
  7. SkiFanE

    NYC Shows..Broadway? Other family attractions?

    Going to the Big Apple with the hubby and kids for 4 days in a few weeks. We want to catch a show, last time we saw Lion King. Hoping we can all see the same one, but with 3 kids between 16 and 6yo it's a wide spread...oldest are 2 girls 16 &11, so could split up if needed. Any advice...
  8. SkiFanE

    For your reading pleasure - Puff the Dangerous Dragon

    Best road test ever - PDF (sorry) from 1980 Car and Driver marijuana road test. "The biggest problem, we learned, would be quantifying the high. In other words, how high is high, and when is a driver there?"...
  9. SkiFanE

    Saddleback 2/27/11

    Date(s) Skied: Sunday Feb. 27, 2011 Resort or Ski Area: Saddleback Conditions: Mostly powder, some crust underneath. Trip Report: Got 8:35 double chair to top, then to Green Weaver (nice groomed cruiser) to the Family Secret chair to Casablanca Glades. Was snowing nice big flakes...
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