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10-28-2006, 06:59 PM
Thread: Brokerage Fees, anyone in the know?
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Brokerage fees are charged to clear the package...
Brokerage fees are charged to clear the package through Customs. I've heard that you can do this yourself. You need the tracking number, and the phone number to the distribution center. Phone them...
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10-21-2006, 01:13 AM
Thread: Vancouver area Mags
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How do you tell the difference between a surrey...
How do you tell the difference between a surrey girl and a surrey guy?
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Here's an interesting read about the benefits of...
Here's an interesting read about the benefits of "lower prestige" schools.
"Who needs Harvard" Time Magazine Aug 2006
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02-26-2006, 09:54 PM
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Anybody else read it like that?
Anybody else read it like that?
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02-16-2006, 12:56 AM
Thread: Maggot down send him your blessings
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That's some scary shit, hopefully they don't find...
That's some scary shit, hopefully they don't find anything else after another "re-examination"
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12-29-2005, 09:44 AM
Thread: Summit 2006 - time to git on it!
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I'll be there day-tripping. Rides available to &...
I'll be there day-tripping. Rides available to & from baker & WB from lower mainland
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12-29-2005, 01:08 AM
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Once in the last 15 years. Looking to add to that...
Once in the last 15 years. Looking to add to that count this year though, so yes.
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12-28-2005, 11:08 PM
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Thanks for the quick input everyone, I was...
Thanks for the quick input everyone, I was thinking the 912s at 6ish (and moving up) would be fine but wasn't sure about setting a binding in the lower end of it's DIN range.
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12-28-2005, 04:23 PM
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Bindings for intermediate girl on dynastar inspireds
I need help choosing/finding bindings for my girl.
Right now she's on some el cheapo 158 atomic e3s that she started skiing on. After a couple big days last year, she's stoked for tree skiing and... -
12-10-2005, 11:15 AM
Thread: Sweet Helmet Cam!!!!
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It looks like that is a full camera? It doesn't...
It looks like that is a full camera? It doesn't need a DV camera to plug into like regular lipstick cams? Right? Wrong?
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12-01-2005, 03:53 PM
Thread: YET ANOTHER SNOW ADVISORY: CASCADES!!!
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Ya that's me :rolleyes: Question...
Ya that's me :rolleyes:
Question answered... go buy chains for the civic, got it. ;)
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12-01-2005, 03:34 PM
Thread: YET ANOTHER SNOW ADVISORY: CASCADES!!!
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I'm heading to baker tommorow for the first time...
I'm heading to baker tommorow for the first time in 15 years, anything I should know? Anyone want to show me around inbounds?
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11-23-2005, 06:17 PM
Thread: Vancouver area Mags
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Guess i could speak up, Name's Troy, i'm a...
Guess i could speak up,
Name's Troy, i'm a professional student - 6th year as an undergraduate.
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05-29-2005, 12:35 PM
Thread: time for a new car...
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If it fits your price range, what about an...
If it fits your price range, what about an Infiniti G35X sedan?
MSRP 32,899(new), 3.5L V6, 280hp, AWD
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04-17-2005, 07:36 PM
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Had my best turns of the season this weekend....
Had my best turns of the season this weekend. Unfortunately this is the first time i've been able to get out since the dumping started back a couple weeks.
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04-14-2005, 03:10 PM
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I'll be on whistler on saturday solo. I havent...
I'll be on whistler on saturday solo. I havent found WSSF to usually be that busy on the hill, more people hang in the village or sleep in from the night before. Might be slightly busier than other...
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04-11-2005, 09:55 PM
Thread: What are you riding for 05-06?
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This: ...
This: http://www.marzocchi.com/System/2907/2003-SPRT-w_1.jpg + This: http://photo.pinkbike.com/photo/367/pbpic367914.jpg
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04-09-2005, 09:04 PM
Thread: WWMD: Prom
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Poll: Whatever you do, dont not go, one of those always...
Whatever you do, dont not go, one of those always regret it kinda things. Lots of people from my grad class went alone and they all looked to be having a good time. I however went with someone...
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04-07-2005, 02:42 AM
Thread: Office Space
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Ok this is an odd one, but be nice to her, mean...
Ok this is an odd one, but be nice to her, mean people hate that shit.
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03-29-2005, 08:44 PM
Thread: Whistler or Blackcomb?
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I can never pick one and stick with it. Right...
I can never pick one and stick with it. Right now i'm diggin whistler (when i can get up) mostly because i skied blackcomb all last year. But still, my absolute favorite runs are on whistler.
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03-24-2005, 09:54 PM
Thread: All Around Freeriding Bike
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Devinci Hucker
Devinci Hucker
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03-24-2005, 08:35 PM
Thread: Determination, or desperation?
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Wow sam that drive takes some serious devotion,...
Wow sam that drive takes some serious devotion, way to get it! Definetly a story to remember i bet.
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03-23-2005, 10:10 PM
Thread: doggy pic thread?
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Koda. Just turned 1, 2 weeks ago. No snow pics...
Koda. Just turned 1, 2 weeks ago. No snow pics yet.
http://members.shaw.ca/tsimkus/home/Webpage/images/koda4.jpg
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03-20-2005, 05:33 PM
Thread: Whistler MONDAY!!!
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Just cant catch a break this year! Also got...
Just cant catch a break this year!
Also got turned around at 6:45 Did have a pretty good breakfast at Trolls in horseshoe bay though. Luckily just beat the rush. Then settled for a bike ride at... -
03-19-2005, 01:46 PM
Thread: Whistler MONDAY!!!
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Yes! i get to cancel a full day of skiing on...
Yes! i get to cancel a full day of skiing on actual possible powder for once this year, for a 45 minute meeting scheduled last minute... sweet!
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03-15-2005, 01:05 AM
Thread: What is it about the BC?
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Whether or not you have a beacon plays no role in...
Whether or not you have a beacon plays no role in your decision to ski a slope. It's either a dangerous slope, or not. A beacon does not make the slope more skiable and less risky.
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03-08-2005, 11:37 PM
Thread: 2 weeks from whistler :D
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I may be there that monday.
I may be there that monday.
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03-08-2005, 11:32 PM
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It's indescribable? How can that be? you just...
It's indescribable? How can that be? you just described it, it's "gorgeous"
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03-05-2005, 09:30 PM
Thread: Blackcomb saturday: 10am at Rendezvous
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That was definetly a good day, even though i...
That was definetly a good day, even though i bailed early (not a good season so far for keeping in shape.) Good to hear you guys found more stuff all day :)
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03-04-2005, 12:15 PM
Thread: Blackcomb saturday: 10am at Rendezvous
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Problem solved. I'll be there, grey jacket,...
Problem solved. I'll be there, grey jacket, beige pants, on madtrix or ugly Bigs.
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03-03-2005, 11:51 PM
Thread: Blackcomb saturday: 10am at Rendezvous
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I may be able to show, i'm supposed to be giving...
I may be able to show, i'm supposed to be giving a tour of blackcomb to ms778 and her friend.(intermediates). But then again, i havent had the chance to ski with maggots yet...
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03-02-2005, 11:10 PM
Thread: (NSR) Sleep-Aids for Flying
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A professor of mine, who flies a lot, just...
A professor of mine, who flies a lot, just happened to recommend this today; ear plugs and some sort of mask. He said he actually managed a good sleep using them.
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03-02-2005, 12:02 AM
Thread: TR: Selkirk Mountain Experience
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Awesome TRs (in the true sense of the word), glad...
Awesome TRs (in the true sense of the word), glad to see someone out here is gettin some.
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03-01-2005, 01:56 AM
Thread: 165 Pocket Rocket Match-Making Effort
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Normally probably true, but remember it's a...
Normally probably true, but remember it's a pocket rocket, ski it once and it'll be just as tired as the other one. ;)
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02-28-2005, 01:48 AM
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I'm with ya, i put the ski gear aside and moved...
I'm with ya, i put the ski gear aside and moved the bike stuff forward in the garage after this weekend. Hopefully i'll make it out to the woodlot myself next weekend. I Just started riding there in...
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02-21-2005, 07:28 PM
Thread: NSR: help me with my college essay
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What you have is not a theory, it's an un-tested...
What you have is not a theory, it's an un-tested hypothesis. There's quite a bit of difference, especially to someone who knows the difference, like say for example an admissions commitee at a major...
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02-21-2005, 01:17 AM
Thread: What the hell is a PANIC ATTACK?
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I just finished a course in psychopathology,...
I just finished a course in psychopathology, which including anxiety disorders and panic attacks. I've also experienced attacks twice. Most of the following is from my experience and a textbook. I'm...
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02-15-2005, 12:41 AM
Thread: Paging maggots who ski or tour everyday
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Life is what happens to you while you're wishing...
Life is what happens to you while you're wishing for the future. It doesnt suddenly begin the moment you graduate, it's happening, and if you keep the point of view that it'll suddenly start up and...
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02-08-2005, 01:17 AM
Thread: blatant gloating
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nice score on the spats, was watching that...
nice score on the spats, was watching that auction earlier, barely held out from entering the ring.
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02-08-2005, 01:03 AM
Thread: FOBP Doggy Day Care
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Could someone explain to a backcountry JONG why...
Could someone explain to a backcountry JONG why dogs should be left at a home? Other than the matters of defecation.
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01-28-2005, 12:42 AM
Thread: Colleges with Photography Degrees?
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Emily Carr Institute of Design -- Bachelor of...
Emily Carr Institute of Design -- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography
http://www.eciad.ca/www/programs/bfa_photography.html
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01-24-2005, 12:02 PM
Thread: Best ski flick segment ever?
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What? no love for Hugo in Focused? I havent...
What? no love for Hugo in Focused?
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12-17-2004, 12:06 AM
Thread: Best study break EVER!!!
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this thread = 0, without pictures
this thread = 0, without pictures
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12-13-2004, 11:21 AM
Thread: Current Whistler Conditions?
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If this weekend is what the EC is like then thank...
If this weekend is what the EC is like then thank god i'm never planning on skiing there. It was shitty.
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12-02-2004, 10:35 AM
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Fresh Tracks is worth doing if you have a free...
Fresh Tracks is worth doing if you have a free ticket, especially on a powder day, you can score up to 2 runs before the rest of the crowd gets to the top. If it's a powder day, get there extra...
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11-09-2004, 01:00 AM
Thread: Gotama Symbol Translation Contest
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If anyone really wants it translated, pm me with...
If anyone really wants it translated, pm me with where i can find a bigger picture and i'll pass it along to a friend who's a sanskrit scholar. Assuming it's sanskrit
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11-08-2004, 11:39 PM
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I spent 2 dismal years there. For one thing...
I spent 2 dismal years there.
For one thing it's made of almost entirely concrete. It's very very grey. The architecture is interesting.
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10-19-2004, 02:45 AM
Thread: tetondiaryresearch.com
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it's a hell of a lot better than...
it's a hell of a lot better than tetondiariaresearch.com
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10-13-2004, 03:17 PM
Thread: IM GOING TO WHISTLER
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Take the Lynden-aldergrove crossing off of Guide...
Take the Lynden-aldergrove crossing off of Guide Meridian that was mentioned above. If you cross between 4pm & 6pm might as well go get some food or something (if you want recommendations, just ask,...
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10-13-2004, 11:00 AM
Thread: Quitting my job
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Ask for some ridiculous benefits, like 15 weeks...
Ask for some ridiculous benefits, like 15 weeks paid vacation, or a company car & house allowance, or a really really big chair, or that job promotion you've always wanted, then give them an...
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