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The Stoked Thread

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snwbrdmilf
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With permission, I have taken this idea from another cult. I think it would be great here.

This is a thread to post what you are totally stoked on. Share with us your happiness.  :)
Sep 10 2007 11:08AM
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SkierX
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I'm casually getting ready to go to the mountain today, rip til 2, then clean up and start my shift.

Take out the work potion and it'd be a killer day.
Dec 2 2008 8:20AM
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yelsel
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how are the conditions up there right now? have they been getting snow lately?
Dec 2 2008 8:36AM
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SkierX
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Tons of snow. Its been real solid.

We got 2 feet during last week, and this week we got 5 inches, but then it turned to freezing rain. It didn't kill the snowpack at all, and likely will help in opening terrain in some areas and give a nice solid base in the trees.

The snowbanks on the side of the road are building up real nicely.
Dec 2 2008 9:00AM
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Literature
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Raised over $60 bucks in Save It Or Shave It yesterday. It's amazing what small change and open hearts can do, and these are the moments when I am reminded that there is some good in the universe.
Dec 2 2008 11:01AM
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crazyfuck
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got ANOTHER job interview at the Venetian... for a job i didn't even apply for. what i keep getting told and what actually ends up happening are two different things, so i'm kinda confused about this whole process by now, but i suppose this is a good sign. of course, maybe if their stock wasn't trading around $4.30- about $150 less than it was a year ago- then things would have happened sooner, but i'm just gonna keep trying until i get my foot in the door there. just stoked i get to go give it another try.
Dec 2 2008 1:31PM
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Rogge
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The documentary is finished!

(phhhew)


After 3 and 1/2 months of working on this project, I'm happy to announce its motha fuckin completion!


I'm uploading it to the NS ftp in about 20 minutes and then it'll be available to you fine folks tomorrow or Thursday.

Thank you for all your input and criticism after I releases the tour video. I hope you enjoy the film!

-Rogge
Dec 2 2008 9:39PM
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wrenegade
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Got a Canon 30D today! So pumped! I have to wait until Christmas to use it, but still. I have lot of reading to do until then, but can't wait to get out there and start taking photos. Hopefully this will mean sweet-ass TRs soonish.
Dec 2 2008 10:07PM
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Silence
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stoked!! Can't wait to see it Mike
Dec 2 2008 10:09PM
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Bangor
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kickass, 30D FTW!



and can't wait to see the movie Rogge!
Dec 2 2008 10:29PM
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Skipig25
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dumped snow here today, always stoked on that. like 5" in 3 hours or something here in town. more in mountains
Dec 2 2008 11:16PM
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Aenigma
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You'll be able to get some NICE photos with the setup you got!  Now just wait until you start drooling over L glass...then it gets expensive.
Dec 3 2008 1:10AM
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wrenegade
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Too late. I haven't even started yet and I already want a 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM. Trouble I tells ya.
Dec 3 2008 1:50AM
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Bangor
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ugh, haha.

I have a 28-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8 no IS, I'm shopping for a 16-35 2.8, and I'd love a 35 1.4 but I can't justify it......




good thing I'm single, I can't afford a girlfriend.
Dec 3 2008 11:15AM
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toominator
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PH is back!
Dec 3 2008 2:29PM
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yelsel
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phew cause i was bugging out...i didnt know what to do with myself.

so then i did some work ;P

Dec 3 2008 2:33PM
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Bangor
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sick job Rogge! saw it pop up on Digi Dave's blog, it turned out awesome man!
Dec 3 2008 2:38PM
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toominator
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hahaha werd.. I'm not used to this 'working' thing at work
Dec 3 2008 2:38PM
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crazyfuck
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interview was awesome! my application has been sent over to the head of the guest services department... our host's buddy who i already interviewed with and who, i'm told, wants to hire me. shit will probably take another week or so, which kinda sucks, but i'm fucking STOKED. went on a burn cruise after my interview and took 15 north past the Strip... bar some catastrophe, which is entirely possible knowing me, i stand a retarded good chance of working at one of the gems on the Strip. baller.
Dec 3 2008 2:39PM
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wrenegade
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danger!
Dec 3 2008 2:45PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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Stoked to be driving a beater again. Goodbye full coverage and truck payments, hello roadside assistance from AAA.
Dec 3 2008 2:47PM
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yelsel
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YAY!!!

Can you come pick me up for a burn cruise?  I could totally go for that right now. k thx

Dec 3 2008 2:47PM
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crazyfuck
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we go over this almost every day, haha... if i could, i would have a loooooooong time ago :P
Dec 3 2008 3:02PM
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wrenegade
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Test driving a Great White. I think Sarah will appreciate this more than most.


Dec 3 2008 5:05PM
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wrenegade
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Just got back from a tour of the new Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion. Fucking unbelievable. Over-budget? Who the fuck cares, the thing is amazing. It won't be long till they make their money back. And the place looks like it will be loaded with restaurants, all with unbelievable views. Such a cool project.
Dec 3 2008 6:53PM
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Ryno
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Xmas present for me :D

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This will be the first musical instrument i own...lol...i'm stoked though. Its a 3/4 scale and fretless which is exactly what i want and now im super stoked to get it and learn to play!
Dec 3 2008 7:05PM
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Ryanvdonk
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first day on the ON3Ps!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6 inches fresh was enough of an excuse to take them out and risk core shots. while the flex of my pair is stiffer than other rockered skis, it felt great skiing, poppy, solid, and just fun. also they were quick edge to edge for a 115 underfoot ski and i didn't really notice the weight despite them feeling kinda heavy when carrying them. oh and chair 6 opened for the first time this year, so it was deeper there.
Dec 3 2008 7:20PM
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SkierX
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Skied al day today, even caught a lift ride in the gondola with a guy who offered a few hits on his bowl. Nice sunny day. Burned out my legs riuping Superstar non-stop for 3 hours.

Real decent. I'm sore though, haha
Dec 3 2008 9:20PM
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snwbrdmilf
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So I just took my first official online college class. I was pretty surprised at how it panned out. I wasn't totally sure on what to expect. But, the professor speaks, so you actually hear them, while everyone else is in a chat room area. They use power point to guide you through the seminar, have discussion boards, and we all use AIM/email to talk to each other if need be. It was pretty cool, and since everyone knows I'm the queen of networking, this shouldn't be too bad. I'm pretty stoked on it. It doesn't mean I don't want to actually be in a classroom, but this is pretty sweet.
Dec 3 2008 11:25PM
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freezed
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sick!! which model do you have?? i have jeronimos (obviously) but I haven't gotten to ski them yet.


And Ryno, sick bass, supposed to be a Jag-bass kinda thing?
Dec 3 2008 11:39PM
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Literature
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*happy tear*

Our baby is all grown up.....
Dec 3 2008 11:59PM
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Aenigma
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I'd only get the 2.8 if you take your ski photography really seriously.  I opted for the f/4 because it weighs half as much, which will be really nice when I'm backcountry skiing and have the chest pack on.  That, and the only time I will be using a telephoto regularly is skiing, and I kind of doubt I would ever use f/2.8 for that.  Although it would have been pretty nice the past couple months with the number of portraits I have shot with the 70-200...
Dec 4 2008 12:51AM
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Skipig25
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not to mention half the price. Same thing for when I got mine. I only use it for skiing, and it turns out you never need f/2.8 when everything around you is white and bright. and it's nicer to carry around
Dec 4 2008 1:48AM
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Silence
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Thats great Ash, hope everything goes well!
Dec 4 2008 1:49AM
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Ryanvdonk
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i have jmos too, mounted at -2cm from center, 2/2.5 rocker on tip and tail, though i think my flex was one of the stiffer jeronimos made.
Dec 4 2008 2:55AM
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iggyskier
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definitely one of the stiffest, along with mine. 
Dec 4 2008 3:38AM
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Ryno
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I have no idea what a jag bass is :P
Dec 4 2008 8:24AM
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wrenegade
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Prorogued Parliament! Boo-yah!
Dec 4 2008 1:27PM
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Ryno
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Coffee shops during the cram period of the school year = shaaaaaa-wing.
Dec 4 2008 9:36PM
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Holte
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Word. Haven't slept in 48 hours and going strong for a couple more hours. I've had more coffee and redbull the last two days than practically the rest of my life combined.
Dec 4 2008 10:14PM
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Literature
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Personally, I raised $150 for the Free Care Fund at the childrens hospital, and I would estimate that we grossed $1500 between us all.

Stoked.
Dec 4 2008 10:45PM
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Ryno
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Do your shops have unusually high ratios of babes in them as well?
Dec 4 2008 11:06PM
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Ryno
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holy crap...i heart 'journal'
Dec 4 2008 11:19PM
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Ryno
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ok im not sure if its journal or baker i heart...what a fucking playground that place is
Dec 4 2008 11:21PM
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Ryno
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Ced is a dirty french rail pirate...holy fuck

maybe this should be in the stoned thread...
Dec 4 2008 11:27PM
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Holte
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Yeah I've been running into those crazy sleep deprived babes who go nuts as soon as they taste caffeine. Always good to talk on a midnight coffee run.
Dec 4 2008 11:31PM
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SkierX
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Stoked.

I was a bit worried about my skiing skills as I grew up with flat 500' hills to ski. Coming up to even VT proved to me how I wasn't that good of a skier.

Reason I am stoked is because I am improving leaps and bounds in my technical skiing abilities.
Dec 5 2008 3:14PM
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MacMahoooon
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1hr countdown till hitting the road for a full weekend:

- 4:30pm: leave for Jay peak including slopeside condo and man beers
- 8:00am: Huge breakfast of eggs and maple bacon
- 8:30-4:00pm: Full day of skiing
- 4:30pm: Leave VT and drive back to ottawa
- 9:00-4am: Co hosting our anual Wine and Cheese (Smashed with Class) drunk fest
- 9:00am: drive to tremblant for a second ski day
- 9pm: sleep like a baby
Dec 5 2008 3:21PM
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WILLFRO07
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stoked because i worked out for the first time in two weeks and i feel like jello.
i feel somewhat accomplished.

and i'd like to apologize for not being too active around here in the past weeks, i've had a lot going on school wise and it will be that way for a little while longer.
.... fucking engineering schools haha.

and back to the stoke, i get to ski tomorrow!
and i got a 450$ bonus check from my summer job!!!!!
Dec 5 2008 11:33PM
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Literature
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Skiing on lifts tomorrow! Yay!

The ribbon of death at Mission Ridge will never be the same.
Dec 6 2008 1:03AM
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