Hi All. With the trip fast approaching I thought I would set up a blog to keep you all up to date on the latest news, views, drop outs and last minute entrants to the Avid Ski Trip. We can also keep those back home updated whilst we are there. Remember this March is Les Gets Piste 2011.
Friday, 18 February 2011
Friday, 11 February 2011
Airport transfers arranged by Paul
Les Gets Transfers | |||
23rd March 2011 - Arriving Geneva | |||
Name | Arrival Time | Bus | Pick-up |
Paul Patterson | 10:45 | 2 | 10:45 |
Scott Beesley | 10:45 | 2 | 10:45 |
Jonathan Buttery | 10:45 | 2 | 10:45 |
John Peters | 10:45 | 2 | 10:45 |
Bronwen Courtenay Stamp | 09:50 | 1 | 10:20 |
Sam Pucci | 09:50 | 1 | 10:20 |
Peter Hayman | 10:05 | 1 | 10:20 |
Crispin Speers | 10:20 | 1 | 10:20 |
Grant Theobald | 09:30 | 1 | 10:20 |
26th March 2011 – Departing Geneva | |||
Name | Depart. Time | Bus | Pick-up |
Paul Patterson | 13:10 | 2 | 10:10 |
Scott Beesley | 13:10 | 2 | 10:10 |
Jonathan Buttery | 13:10 | 2 | 10:10 |
John Peters | 13:10 | 2 | 10:10 |
Bronwen Courtenay Stamp | 11:00 | 1 | 08:00 |
Sam Pucci | 11:00 | 1 | 08:00 |
Peter Hayman | 11:05 | 1 | 08:00 |
Crispin Speers | 18:05 | Other | |
Grant Theobald | 11:05 | 1 | 08:00 |
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Bond.....James Bond?????
I noticed early today that the blog has a new follower....who is this person.....
It would seem that MI6 may have taken a keen interest in our research trip. 'Grey Goose' is now following us. Who is this ?
I know I am often likened to Daniel Craig, Jane often refers to that scene on the beach in his trunks every time she sees me in the cycling lycra. This does not explain the MI6 interest.
I fear that this may be an attempt by someone on the News of the World to infiltrate this elite group.
Watch your backs, listen carefully for any unusual background noise on your mobile phones. Tell them nothing..........
Investigations continue...watch this space......and look what happened last time I was followed!!!
It would seem that MI6 may have taken a keen interest in our research trip. 'Grey Goose' is now following us. Who is this ?
I know I am often likened to Daniel Craig, Jane often refers to that scene on the beach in his trunks every time she sees me in the cycling lycra. This does not explain the MI6 interest.
I fear that this may be an attempt by someone on the News of the World to infiltrate this elite group.
Watch your backs, listen carefully for any unusual background noise on your mobile phones. Tell them nothing..........
Investigations continue...watch this space......and look what happened last time I was followed!!!
Monday, 7 February 2011
Hello!
Just wanted to say hello and dispel some of the nasty rumours my sister's been making about me...! Well can't deny i do fart and have been known to dance on tables but am quite good at throwing snowballs and tobogganing...not so good at skiing, despite the Peter Mason masterclass of 2009...:-) Looking forward to Les Gets Piste. Oh and by the way, thats my hand in the fondue..previous research of course.
Friday, 4 February 2011
Paul's Favourite Ski Resort
If you look carefully you can just see Paul setting off from his accommodation on the snowboard, far right.
It was home from home for the Welshman.
Oh.... sorry.... that is his home.
It was home from home for the Welshman.
Oh.... sorry.... that is his home.
n = 18
I could see there were going to be issues having a fair snowball fight with uneven numbers on both sides. I have evened things up a bit by persuading my sister to come along. So add one Christine Kennet to the equation. She's a crap shot though so i'd try and get on the other side if I were you. However she does know the offside rule.
She will be a good subject for research as she knows nothing of travel insurance so can't be biased (unless paid).
So that means 18 of us, much better for research to have two sample groups of the same size (not body mass total obviously).

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She will be a good subject for research as she knows nothing of travel insurance so can't be biased (unless paid).
So that means 18 of us, much better for research to have two sample groups of the same size (not body mass total obviously).

Also I have heard rumour of some pilot studies that have taken place. No results are published as yet but here's evidence of the equpment used....
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Thursday, 3 February 2011
Snowboarding
So is anyone going to give hardcore boarding a try?
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Thanks to everyone who has paid so far
come on you few stragglers (you know who you are) i hope you're not this slow on the piste!
Dont forget your lift passes!
A three day pass is €82.30 for Morzine/Les Gets or €112.00 for Portes du Soleil.
The hotel is happy to arrange these for you and have them waiting for when you arrive just call Bron or Daisy on Tel: + 33 (0) 450 798 065 or email ozyalps@leboomerang.com
The hotel is happy to arrange these for you and have them waiting for when you arrive just call Bron or Daisy on Tel: + 33 (0) 450 798 065 or email ozyalps@leboomerang.com
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Who is going?????
A quick update on the attendee list, there are now 17 book to travel which is great number and should ensure good results from the research trip. Those confirmed are as follows:
Paul Patterson | Gary Edmondson |
Scott Beesley | Stephen Gibson |
Jonathan Buttery | John Pugh |
John Peters | Jill Jamieson |
Bronwen Courtenay Stamp | Peter Mason |
Sam Pucci | Jane Kennet |
Peter Hayman | Andy Taylor |
Crispin Speers | Candy Costagliola |
Grant Theobald |
Fortunately there are no heavy drinkers or dirty stop outs on the list which will allow us to remain focused on our original objectives.
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