'14/'15 Magic Shitshow aka Everybody's an Expert thread

**Peruvian** · 12-22-2014, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by Binky

You should consider eating some food and buying a few beers in the Black Line after your laps...

One serious downfall of low and slow chairlifts is that folks try having full blown conversations from above, while you are huffing and puffing while skinning under them! Damn if I didn't have to answer questions yesterday about my bindings, skins, how long it takes, etc while trying to catch my breath!

**krp8128** · 12-22-2014, 05:34 PM

Kicking myself for not going out this weekend, slow to update trail reports and me being burnt out from last week kept me home.

On the plus skis are waxed and ready to go, and I cleaned up the shop for my next project (hint: going back to my composites/woodworking roots).

Don;t have to be at work until the 2nd, but this tropical weather might put a damper on things. Who is around tomorrow? Want to show JONG how to skin?

**Magicsnowboard** · 12-22-2014, 06:16 PM

I may try and do a skin lap tomorrow around 12:00. It depends if I get all my work done (which I will with proper motivation) and if the tropical weather has arrived (not as much in my control).

Let me know if anyone is interested. I'd like to ride red or black line while I can.

**PlayItLeo** · 12-22-2014, 06:17 PM

How were the chair bumps this weekend?

**Peruvian** · 12-22-2014, 06:35 PM

Ignore

**Peruvian** · 12-22-2014, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by Magicsnowboard

I may try and do a skin lap tomorrow around 12:00. It depends if I get all my work done (which I will with proper motivation) and if the tropical weather has arrived (not as much in my control).

Let me know if anyone is interested. I'd like to ride red or black line while I can.

I can try to make it at noon. I have a work call I have to get back to prep for.

**Harvey44** · 12-22-2014, 07:29 PM

I'm posting in this important thread because I've always wanted to be an expert. Also hoping to see some pics from the weekend. Congrats to Magic on a what sounds like a great opening.

**Magicsnowboard** · 12-23-2014, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by Harvey44

I'm posting in this important thread because I've always wanted to be an expert. Also hoping to see some pics from the weekend. Congrats to Magic on a what sounds like a great opening.

Technically not Magic (Timber Ridge) and not this weekend (yesterday), but seeing no one else posted a photo for you...

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Saturday and Sunday were too much fun to stop and take photos.

I did put this graph together...

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I'm sure that everyone agrees this is some expert work.

**Gepeto** · 12-23-2014, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by My Pet Powder Goat

Just want to let you guys know that I'm an expert

Yes yes, I know you are... I'm just having trouble remembering what your Expert at?

**DoWork** · 12-23-2014, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by Gepeto

Expert at what?

Mulled cider and backies. The cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast.

**DoWork** · 12-23-2014, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by Peruvian

One serious downfall of low and slow chairlifts is that folks try having full blown conversations from above, while you are huffing and puffing while skinning under them! Damn if I didn't have to answer questions yesterday about my bindings, skins, how long it takes, etc while trying to catch my breath!

"Why yes, I AM the best skier on the mountain, thanks for asking!"

**robrox** · 12-23-2014, 09:40 AM

So, are they going to close the Magic Mountain Dome to keep the rain off the slopes?

**krp8128** · 12-23-2014, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by Magicsnowboard

I may try and do a skin lap tomorrow around 12:00. It depends if I get all my work done (which I will with proper motivation) and if the tropical weather has arrived (not as much in my control).

Let me know if anyone is interested. I'd like to ride red or black line while I can.

Wet down here and radar for the mountain makes it look worse up that way. I'm staying home to drink and work on projects.

**Magicsnowboard** · 12-23-2014, 01:11 PM

Red Line skied great...

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Who cares if it was poring? Peruvian didn't...

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**Peruvian** · 12-23-2014, 01:50 PM

Poring?

MSB and Tex on Red

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Pouring!

I'm an expert speller.

**powbmps** · 12-23-2014, 03:01 PM

Looks sweet!

**strawjack** · 12-23-2014, 03:33 PM

Hell ya PB! Looks really fun. My youngest hit Cannon today and I bet that was pretty good with a couple fresh this AM also.

**Magicsnowboard** · 12-23-2014, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by Peruvian

Poring?

MSB and Tex on Red

Pouring!

I'm an expert speller.

I'm more of a math guy.

**MyNameIsAugustWest** · 12-23-2014, 07:17 PM

A day late and a dollar short so I', going to kill it with multi-quotes

Originally Posted by Binky

::checks in::

::burps infant::

::looks at fully-tuned skis in corner::

::wishes he was at Magic::

edit: What kind of bindings are best for schralping the east side of Magic? Do I need parabolic skis?

I'd say anything red is the answer.

Originally Posted by DoWork

Clearly! I mean look at that poor Sonofabitch staring. That's the face of desperation and abandonment right there... I should have called the SPCA and reported you for bacon neglect.

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Is that All-ta?

Originally Posted by Peruvian

No pic of the fancy PBR glasses?

Oh and I'd put those buffalo wings up against any claim chowder. Even the extreme kind!

Since you became the spelling police on page 2 I'm calling you out on "claim" chowder

Originally Posted by kokomas

got 5 runs in over two days plus a T ridge skin with magicmtnsnowboard while juggling first time baby logistics. was a great weekend and had a blast seeing everyone again. even found a few soft turns here and there. DW, i am complaining to myself about my low run count and damn it i'm going to self fix it. strategy one is to pawn him off on all of your unssuspecting sig others. strategy two is to enlist my unsuspecting house mates. strategy three (to be used only in emergency) is to invite my mom up to watch him and piss off my wife royally.

Need to hook up Mrs Kokomas with Mrs MNIAW...she's infatuated with that boy.

Originally Posted by east or bust

Is the skinning policy still in effect over there?

Thinking of hitting Magic on my way back up to school.

What? Can't find it on the website? Shocking...yes, I am an expert.

Originally Posted by Harvey44

I'm posting in this important thread because I've always wanted to be an expert. Also hoping to see some pics from the weekend. Congrats to Magic on a what sounds like a great opening.

Met up with your correspondent on Sunday...good guy and a pretty decent skier. He seems like he drank the Kool-Aid.

Originally Posted by powbmps

Looks sweet!

I just noted your alternate handle...did you know there's a sign to Felchville on Rte 100 between Ludlow and Killington...must be your hometown.

**powbmps** · 12-23-2014, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by MyNameIsAugustWest

I just noted your alternate handle...did you know there's a sign to Felchville on Rte 100 between Ludlow and Killington...must be your hometown.

That sign always cracks me up. Strangely enough, there's a Felch Road about 1/2 mile from my house.

Staying on topic, I'm hoping to run into a few more of you "people" at Magic this season. Is the use of quotes demeaning?

**kokomas** · 12-23-2014, 07:53 PM

MNIAW I was hoping that might work out! We should unite the clans after xmas

**Magicsnowboard** · 12-24-2014, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by powbmps

Staying on topic, I'm hoping to run into a few more of you "people" at Magic this season. Is the use of quotes demeaning?

By you "people" you clearly mean experts. How could that be demeaning?

**kokomas** · 12-24-2014, 08:43 AM

Thinking that it would be demeaning is what is hugely demeaning to me

**kokomas** · 12-24-2014, 08:53 AM

the missus and i are thinking of making a beer run to montpelier to find the ht truck monday if anyone wants to join or put in an order (best efforts of course)

**Peruvian** · 12-24-2014, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by kokomas

the missus and i are thinking of making a beer run to montpelier to find the ht truck monday if anyone wants to join or put in an order (best efforts of course)

Count me in for as much as you are willing to spare. I can meet you at the BLT for payment before or after.