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Living in Africa

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pianoman
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Hey NS.

I'm going to Nairobi, Kenya with my family and one other NS'er tomorrow, and living there until late June. So, among all the things I'm gonna miss, skiing is high on the list. I think this trip is gonna be really cool, but I'm gonna be dealing with a lot of homesickness and not being able to ski. So what's a good way to cope with not being able to ski? I'm sure I'll be wanting to visit NS a lot, and the thought of almost a whole year before I can ski again will be quite painful. Any suggestions? I can skateboard there, I'm hoping that will relieve some of the pain. Thanks!
Jan 30 2009 2:37PM
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PagesHouse
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Honestly dude you are going to have a fucking amazing time and probably won't miss it as much as you think. Africa is a phenomenal place.
Jan 30 2009 2:49PM
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KravtZ
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watch out for aids...jk

im sure ull have a sick time and will find some ill stuff to do u could try surfing, longboarding/skateboarding if there is roads there but itll prob be an ill trip and u will find some sick shit todo
Jan 30 2009 2:54PM
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-Mugatu
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photography. never been there but i can just assume that you would be able to take some amazing photos there.
Jan 30 2009 3:02PM
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cobra_commander
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wake up this morning get yourself a gun...
Jan 30 2009 3:14PM
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emopoppins
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whats up nas?
Jan 30 2009 3:44PM
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pianoman
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yeah man thanks, +k, legit thing to say
Jan 30 2009 3:50PM
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Black-Bandanna
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Rock climbing!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan 30 2009 3:52PM
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ski_DC
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biking. build up some legit dirt jumps
Jan 30 2009 3:59PM
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afroman.35
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what are you guys going to africa for? vacation? mission trip? you are gonna have a sick time no matter what.
Jan 30 2009 4:05PM
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pianoman
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my mom is a professor, so she's chosen kenya for a sabbatical, and she'll continue to do her studies there and i think it'll be sick too, thanks.
Jan 30 2009 4:11PM
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afroman.35
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awesome man. you could check out mt. Kilimanjaro, it might have some snow.
Jan 30 2009 4:17PM
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pianoman
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haha not enough unfortunately, can't bring skis anyways
Jan 30 2009 4:24PM
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Alexander_Keith
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Jan 30 2009 6:00PM
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Ski..4..Life
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Dude your going to Africa and you are worrying that you won't get to ski for a year !?!?!?!?!
that is a once in a lifetime experience and im sure it will be so fun and amazing you wont miss home one bit.

You ski any winter, you can't go to Africa any time.

and take photos, im sure u cant get some amazing stuff, and depending on where you stay try to immerse yourself in their culture and learn how they live, it will be a life changing experience.
Jan 30 2009 6:06PM
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babujib
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word dude i went to rwanda last year and the year before, africas different for sure but youll love it, you wont miss skiing or home as much as you think either have a blast
Jan 30 2009 6:29PM
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Schoellkopf
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Dude, last year I did the same thing somewhat. I was in Africa from January to April traveling with my family. But I could not have said any better than what a lot of people have already said. You will really enjoy it, and Newschoolers usually cures the pain for skiing. I was lucky cuz last year there were the Hunting Yeti webisodes coming out. But really immerse yourself in the environment and culture, it is well worth it. Oh yeah, and take a ton of picutures, I came out of the trip with 3,500 pics.
Jan 30 2009 6:42PM
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mattridesskis
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"i bless the rains down in africaaa
gonna take some time to do the things we never haaaave"

just do what toto would do. do somethings you never have.
Jan 30 2009 6:48PM
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hellomynameisjef
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i went on a 3 week safari in africa. you will love it so much

Jan 30 2009 6:53PM
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Pisces
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i spent 2 weeks in africa this summer on a mission trip, and can't fucking wait to go back. honestly, skiing isn't even going to be on your mind while youre there. there's so much to do and see, and all of the people love us white folks (at least in my experience). treasure the trip for all it's worth, it's going to be the best and most memorable year you've ever had. I wish you the best, and damn am I jealous
Jan 30 2009 7:04PM
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Dosh
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you're so lucky! i would love to take a trip like that. you'll have an awesome time for sure. enjoy yourself!
Jan 30 2009 9:49PM
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pianoman
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you guys are all so right, thanks so much. i'm sorry for being a pansy and worrying about skiing, you all helped me get over that
Jan 30 2009 10:13PM
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Alehandro
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Jan 30 2009 11:37PM
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Jiblonski
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good call
Jan 30 2009 11:40PM
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caucasian_chad
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Pack your skis and a tow rope and go sand skiing behind the car (assuming there's sand in Kenya, I know nothing of the climate there)!  Or head over to morocco, they skied there in a Warren Miller (yes, I realize this is across the continent).
Jan 30 2009 11:44PM
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hael
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photography for sure.

you're going to have a great time. africa is definitely on my list of places to go.

one my friends who is a sick skiier is spending the entire school year this year in Ghana...he's bummed about missing skiing, but you're not going to miss the whole season like him, and you'll probably make friends, unlike him.

have a great time, man
Jan 31 2009 3:47AM
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Pisces
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ahhh that's where i went. if you don't mind, could you find out what cities hes gonna be in/near? im curious as to if he'll be near i was. he's in for a treat, ghana was the shit.
Jan 31 2009 2:04PM
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Thenowhereman42
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Two winters ago I missed basically the whole season because I went to India from October-March.  Once your out there man you won't miss skiing.....much.  Shits so amazing you won't really have time to.  Oh and the first two weeks you'll probably have major culture shock so that'll take your mind off it haha.  I read probably 15 books, but there wasn't a TV or computer and it was like an hour walk to the nearest concrete to skate on.  Also I didn't have a skateboard.

Oh by the way everyone is going to look at you funny.  Especially if you are really big or a ginger or something to make you stand out.  But you'll get over it and probably have the most amazing experience of your life. 
Jan 31 2009 3:23PM
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steezeaholic.
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You should go surfing.. it's not as fun as skiing but it's pretty cool.. I hear that the surfing is great in South Africa
Jan 31 2009 3:55PM
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Italian.Stallion
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Mount Kenya? or you could waterski.
Jan 31 2009 4:21PM
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skiminnesota
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dude, this is something most people NEVER get to experience..... skiing would be the last of my worries. HAVE FUN!
Jan 31 2009 8:30PM
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KJL.
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I don't know if someone already said this but when I was in Oregon i went sand boarding(didn't have sand skiing) and had alot of fun, if where you are satying there are just even like 20 foot duned you can have fun throwing ones or threes off the windlips. and use alot of wax, before every third or so run put more on and rub it in the sand to work it in.

have fun

Feb 5 2009 12:31AM
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