Tommy D

Nothing. Good luck and be safe.

Nice! Hey, what's that!??! * when you look, I throw a wool sack over your head, tie you up, and ... where's my ski pole? *

Stoked: Great slide show! I made sure to grab a few of those for wallpaper. Thanks, Bro!

8 inches is a LOT of cm. :lol: The way I see it, measuring in centimetres makes the snow deeper! I'm on a tangent right now, but I love the metric system. Too bad we don't use it here.

I'm not inked, but I do appreciate good tattoos. Definitely an artform. Shapiro: Looks good. Reminds me of fishing the coast with my family years back. It's interesting the different opinions folks have on tattoos. Most of them (opinions) are influenced by the societies we live in. A lot of folks in the US and similar are appalled with the thought of tattooing, and yet in other cultures it's normal, and even a right of passage into manhood, or sometimes based on faith, etc. I've been toying with the idea of getting inked, but for now, it's just an idea.

I sold some Seismic springs to a fella up in Canada ... Then I got a phone call from Customs. Turns out, they thought the person I was shipping to was a business, in which case there were extra fees, etc. I said, no, it isn't a business. The moral is, don't use forum names for shipping, unless you want to thouroughly confuse customs agents. As soon as they figured out what I was trying to say, they sent the package on with no delay or extra charges.

I quite literally rode the camber out of my Volkl. She lost her pop, and some grip and stability on ice/chop. Other than that, it's just fine for carving on groom, and as a rock board.

Definite convenience and bling factor for me: I use step-ins. As for maintenance: I haven't done much but check the heels are securely fastened to the boots, and there aren't any untoward stress cracks, etc. The mechanism is still working smoothly and I've not had any trouble over the last few years. One of these days I should probably crack open the heel pieces and give them a fresh lube.

Sounds like Salem? I always considered that place to be an overflow for Lawrence. Too bad; my mom was born and raised in Lawrence, which was a great place to be back in the day, and I used to go to Salem all the time before going to college. Be safe! I've got coyotes, foxes, and the occasional bear in my neighborhood, but so far, they aren't a nuisance. I think they grab the occasional cat and small dog, but that's about it. Of course, last night I think I spotted a mountain lion or similar...it was way too big to be domestic!

Interesting. When I was at Big, they did a fantastic job grooming. Now, it may not be up to Stratton standards, but it was way above the grooming at Panorama. Oh, it didn't snow most of the week I was there, so that may be why the grooming was so good. ;) However, times change, and maybe they have some inexperienced snow-cat pilots now? But Ed's run after a couple passes by the cat .... mmmmm... Yummy. Stay far away from Big Mountain ... Gosh, I really need to go back there!

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Ar! Me thinks 'tis time to carve them thar frozen waters! Garrrr..... Yarrr....... :D

Hey, man! I might have to check out that new version of Amped. I play video games regularly, especially on Live. My current favorite is Chrome Hounds, but I play Forza and Oblivion regularly too. Happy Gaming!

Haha. I thought this was going to be a "North East carvers are better carvers than the rest of the world" thread. Gosh, I haven't been to a good concert in years...I think the last one was an Aerosmith concert at the old Boston Garden on New Years Eve around '93 or so. Prior to that I saw Metallica, Steve Miller, Suicidal Tendencies, etc at Great Woods (Now Tweeter Center) and G'n'R and the Mighty Bostones at the Garden.

OOH OOH! I learned on Discovery Channel about where this phrase came from! I think it has to do with cannon balls/shot impacting with the ship, causing everything to shake and splinter.

I'm guessing Jamaica.

BOO. And this was to be the first year I could make it! Looks like I might have to wait until 2010.

Nokian. I used the WR's and they were the best snow tires I've used. Funny considering they are ranked as Nokian's "All Season" tire. I suspect the RSi is just as good, if not better, with the Hakkas better still. I couldn't afford them last year, so I chose to use the Pirelli Sottozero. It was surprizingly good in the snow, and all-round too; especially in the rain. Other good winter snow tires I've used: Michelin and Dunlop, from 4+years ago. Have fun shopping; It's definitely recommended to minus size your wheels one size: I ran 16s on my WRX, and they worked awesome.

Firstly: Stewie Griffin RULES! :lol: Secondly: Jack: HAHAHA!!! Nice. I almost applied to those schools (Bates, too), but they weren't my style. That sign would be funny in just about any college town! :D

I'll bet you push old folks down stairs, too! Great pics! I'm looking forward to the upcoming season, and this helps to build the stoke!

:lol: Racing scooters! :lol: My neighbors modified their lawn mowers, and raced them around the school a couple years back! Looked like a hoot. So does racing scooters!

Yes, I agree. :) I had a long-winded response, but here's the summary: Pit Bulls are well-mannered and predictable (Interesting your description of Rotty temperment; My vet tech girlfriend has said the same thing!) Never leave kids alone with animals (Don't trust the kids to not do something dumb to the animals, causing the animal to react!) Never trust a Pit not to fight. It may not start the fight, but it will be there for the duration. Same holds true for Bulldogs, and the like. My dogs are crated every time I leave the house. Pit Bull owners need to know more about dog behavior, training, and need to be more responsible than the average dog owner. We have got to "Represent" and show off the good aspects/behaviors of the breed. My dogs are great with other dogs and cats. I think they are afraid of my psycho cat, who nuzzles with them often. Justin A: CONGRATULATIONS!!! Have fun with the new addition to your pack!

Yes, there are quite a few variations on the "pit bull" type dog, and even more dogs that are assumed to be pit bull types, but are the farthest thing from. Pit Bulls are on the smaller side of things, relatively speaking. You may be thinking of the American Staffordshire terrier, which is basically the same as an American Pit Bull Terrier. The difference being the way they are defined by the UKC and AKC. A Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a smaller, more playfull breed than the APBT or AmStaff, but very similar in build. Here's another version of the game above: Find the pit!

Actually, I think you are right on this. Unfortunately, finding good, current, and unbiassed statistics on dog bites is tough. Of all the reports I've seen, I don't think I have seen any that take into account the percentage of breed in circulation (maybe one, but it's old). And because most people can't tell the difference between an actual pit bull, and a "pit bull type", the statistics are often scewed considerably. Here's a fun game: Find the Pit Bull You are accurate in saying "a knowledgeable owner." Every dog owner should be knowledgeable about dog behavior ... IE - be the pack leader and treat a dog like a dog, not a human. Jim: I wouldn't say poodles are viscious dogs. Probably the ones you have experienced ... Mind you, I have been bitten by poodles, rat terriers, and shi-zus, but never a bigger dog. So I may not like those breeds, but I don't think any dog breed is viscious by nature. Though some breeds have a tendency to be more dominant (frequently mis-interpreted as aggression.) They get that way ("viscious") because of how they are treated by human owners. This doesn't mean the owners must treat their dogs poorly, rather, the owners allow the dogs to become imballanced through lack of proper socialization (With people or other animals), exercise, and proper discipline. This comes down to ignorance and/or laziness on the side of the owner. Of course, the bigger a dog, the more damage it can cause. But to say a dog isn't dangerous because of its size is silly. For example, if a little dog attacks a bigger dog, that little dog is dangerous to itself. A pomeranian killed a baby back in 2000: Small dog attack Anyway: Most people have their oppinions, and biases. Most steadfastly refuse to believe anything but what the stereotypes and news media have told them to believe. So, I don't expect to change anyone's mind on Pit Bulls or other breeds with a bad rap. I just encourage folks to keep an open mind, and don't jump to conclusions, especially if you have never actually interacted with the breed in question. This is getting off topic. Mods, please split this thread if you feel it is necessary. Justin A... Good luck finding a breed that matches your lifestyle... And HAVE FUN with your dog! :) (This post not spell checked!)

Thanks. :) It depends on the community I'm in. If I'm out in horse farm land (where I live, everyone has a working dog of some type), or in a "rough" neighborhood, most folks appreciate them; Albiet for different reasons. In the fru-fru uppity up neighborhoods where everyone has a lab or golden or "cute accessory dog", then I get the sneers and the "don't you know those dogs are dangerous" comments, if not downright avoidance. It's funny, but I usually get those comments while their dog is bouncing wildly at the end of its leash, while mine are sitting calmly at my side. Most of the time though, I get curious looks, and smiles: Two of my dogs pull weight carts on our walks, and it looks kinda strange. While hiking, they carry packs filled with water, food, and emergency supplies. However, I like dogs in general, and encourage folks to get a dog that suits their lifestyle. If you are active, and will be excersizing with your dogs on a regular basis, then get a high energy dog (retriever, terrier, etc...) But if you will not be active, get a lower energy dog. Otherwise, you will drive each other crazy. Literally in the dog's case. One of these days, when pigs fly, the news media will stop picking on the "pit bull" type of dog, and start educating and reporting news accurately, rather than reinforcing stereo types. I saw a news report recently that was showing a docile, and scared Cane Corso, but the reporter had no idea and called it a Pit Bull instead, probably because it was more "sensational." It's not the breed, it's the owner. Any dog has the capacity to be dangerous, no matter the size or breed.