Hello Ylena,
Your many fans in the UK have asked these questions?
(1) At what speed did you hit the ice when you were making your getaway from the bank?
(2) Which was the most painful, breaking your arm, or having to let go of the bag of Euros?
(3) Why did they not allow you to pick a plaster- cast with pretty pictures on it?
(4) Is this the best you could think of to have time off work?
We are only joking and we hope you are now getting better and have worked out how to stop the itch under the plaster-cast. Cutting your arm off works OK but we think it's rather drastic!
Best wishes and get well soon.
Love Gail & Mervyn.
PS: Hello Zandra & Dominik.
Saturday, 24 February 2007
Skibike Security
Hello,
An Austrian couple staying in the same Hotel as ourselves, asked which was the best way of securing skibikes at the middle station over night rather than take them back to the ski room at the Hotel. They asked because they were thinking of hiring skibikes for a couple of days, but did not want the inconvenience of a trip back to the ski room with what they thought would be heavy skibikes. Our answer was do not do it, a visit to the Hints & Tips page of our website will explain the dangers of water ingres and ski de-lamination, believe me I know, because I was a victim. There are times however when temporarily locking your skibike up may be appropriate, Apre Ski springs to mind, when revellers have had a few beers and there is still the last 200 meters of piste to negotiate from the Apre Ski bar. This is the case from the Goat Stall "our favourite bar" then the temptation to utilise that skibike resting by the ski-rack might be too much.
Most outdoor pursuits shops can supply coiled leads with a built in lock, but these are usually designed for ruck sacks and are too short for skibike use, they are also quite bulky and cost a fortune £39.99 in some shops.
Our alternative is light, cheap and works OK.. You take 2 meters of wire-cored outdoor clothes line, as shown in the picture (you will require the use of some wire snips as the core is tensiled steel wire) make loops at each end using 2 x 25mm pieces of 6mm copper pipe "mini bore central heating pipe" flattened using either a vice or hammer to secure the loops, add to this, one lightweight brass lock and you have a convenient lead.
This device will not stop a determined thief "not many will" but the opportunist thief does not usually carry wire snips in their pockets.
Regards Mervyn.
An Austrian couple staying in the same Hotel as ourselves, asked which was the best way of securing skibikes at the middle station over night rather than take them back to the ski room at the Hotel. They asked because they were thinking of hiring skibikes for a couple of days, but did not want the inconvenience of a trip back to the ski room with what they thought would be heavy skibikes. Our answer was do not do it, a visit to the Hints & Tips page of our website will explain the dangers of water ingres and ski de-lamination, believe me I know, because I was a victim. There are times however when temporarily locking your skibike up may be appropriate, Apre Ski springs to mind, when revellers have had a few beers and there is still the last 200 meters of piste to negotiate from the Apre Ski bar. This is the case from the Goat Stall "our favourite bar" then the temptation to utilise that skibike resting by the ski-rack might be too much.
Most outdoor pursuits shops can supply coiled leads with a built in lock, but these are usually designed for ruck sacks and are too short for skibike use, they are also quite bulky and cost a fortune £39.99 in some shops.
Our alternative is light, cheap and works OK.. You take 2 meters of wire-cored outdoor clothes line, as shown in the picture (you will require the use of some wire snips as the core is tensiled steel wire) make loops at each end using 2 x 25mm pieces of 6mm copper pipe "mini bore central heating pipe" flattened using either a vice or hammer to secure the loops, add to this, one lightweight brass lock and you have a convenient lead.
This device will not stop a determined thief "not many will" but the opportunist thief does not usually carry wire snips in their pockets.
Regards Mervyn.
Wednesday, 21 February 2007
It's a Mystery
Hi all,
So there it was, gone!. What's gone you ask? My suspension is the reply. Where has it gone you say?
OK let's go back to the beginning. Gail and I were at the top of the "Zwolferkogel" - its the piste that has hosted the World Mens' Downhill in the past. The sun was out, the snow was good and we were ready for a good old bash down the mountain. So off we went. The top section of the piste is no problem because it has some wide sections which allow 'get out' routes should you need them. From the middle station down to the bottom however, you have less of a choice because the piste funnels down by the side of the race piste proper, and can be far more challenging. Never the less we had a quick but very enjoyable run down. It was only when we got to the bottom and my front suspension flopped back did we realise that all the tensioning springs from the front ski were now missing and spread somewhere up the piste. I have to give Brenter praise though because I did not notice any dangerous tendencies whilst riding the skibike without the suspension. So I now ask that if you go walking on the Zwolferkogel this coming summer and happen upon 3 pieces of strange looking metal give me a call. The picture shows how I secured our spare set of springs that we always carry using yet another bungee strap. Hmm, sounds like a good title for a book "1001" uses for a bungee strap, on second thoughts maybe not.
Regards Mervyn.
So there it was, gone!. What's gone you ask? My suspension is the reply. Where has it gone you say?
OK let's go back to the beginning. Gail and I were at the top of the "Zwolferkogel" - its the piste that has hosted the World Mens' Downhill in the past. The sun was out, the snow was good and we were ready for a good old bash down the mountain. So off we went. The top section of the piste is no problem because it has some wide sections which allow 'get out' routes should you need them. From the middle station down to the bottom however, you have less of a choice because the piste funnels down by the side of the race piste proper, and can be far more challenging. Never the less we had a quick but very enjoyable run down. It was only when we got to the bottom and my front suspension flopped back did we realise that all the tensioning springs from the front ski were now missing and spread somewhere up the piste. I have to give Brenter praise though because I did not notice any dangerous tendencies whilst riding the skibike without the suspension. So I now ask that if you go walking on the Zwolferkogel this coming summer and happen upon 3 pieces of strange looking metal give me a call. The picture shows how I secured our spare set of springs that we always carry using yet another bungee strap. Hmm, sounds like a good title for a book "1001" uses for a bungee strap, on second thoughts maybe not.
Regards Mervyn.
Monday, 19 February 2007
Hotel Wolf
The pictures will be on the way soon
Hello Dominic, Ylena & Zandra,
It was good to see you all again this year and what a great time we had at the Goatstall, it's a pity Dominic was working that evening and could not be with us, but there is always next year to look forward to. We have some great photos & video footage but the files are too large to send as an email to you, so we will edit the contents a little then send you a DVD through the post before the end of the season. We hope your arm is on the mend Ylena and wish you a speedy recovery. While we were on holiday “Ylena” fell going to the bank and broke her left arm, not enough “Smirnoff Ice” we think, it's well known in England that large amounts of alcohol turn you to rubber - which means you do not hurt yourself when you fall - take more Vodka next time!
It was good to see you all again this year and what a great time we had at the Goatstall, it's a pity Dominic was working that evening and could not be with us, but there is always next year to look forward to. We have some great photos & video footage but the files are too large to send as an email to you, so we will edit the contents a little then send you a DVD through the post before the end of the season. We hope your arm is on the mend Ylena and wish you a speedy recovery. While we were on holiday “Ylena” fell going to the bank and broke her left arm, not enough “Smirnoff Ice” we think, it's well known in England that large amounts of alcohol turn you to rubber - which means you do not hurt yourself when you fall - take more Vodka next time!
See you all next year.
Love Gail & Mervyn.
Saturday, 17 February 2007
Mystic Band
Probably one of the most lively aspects of winter sports in Europe is the Apres Ski scene which usually takes place between 16:00 to 19:00 approx. After this time most skiers are then ready for a shower and their evening meal. The younger generation may well go on to boogie into the early hours of the morning, and there are plenty of night clubs which cater for their needs. But sometimes a late night with live music rather than loud disco music is what soothes away the aches and pains of the days skiing. Enter the "Mystic Band" from Germany who's members comprise of Juraj, Andrea and Tibor. The band were performing for a month in the cellar bar of the Hotel Glemmtallerhof a well known hotel in SAGB circles, and they provided a mix of new and old songs to get your feet tapping or even have you racing around the dance floor like John Travolta. From Austria the band move on to Switzerland. Good luck guy's we wish you well and drink a "Williams" to your continued success.
Gail & Mervyn.
PS: a Williams is a rather nice but pokey Austrian Schnapps.
Gail & Mervyn.
PS: a Williams is a rather nice but pokey Austrian Schnapps.
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