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theabortionator
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Yeah I know there were some rant threads over the years grinds my gears and whatever. I don't think any of them were that happening to dig up. I probably made one of them honestly. Whatever.

I figured if we could rant somewhere we'd be more docile creatures in the rest of the forums.
Jun 24 2014 10:59PM
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OregonDead
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theabortionatorFuck it. Driving my car to phish tomorrow night. I don't care if my car makes it there or I leave it in literal flames, I'm making the fucking show.

I need to do something.

This show won't fix everything, but it'll be nice to do something just for me.

I mean everything else is fucked, might as well.


Send it! NYE man. Phish is gon be a party!
Dec 31 2016 2:08AM
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theabortionator
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OregonDeadSend it! NYE man. Phish is gon be a party!


I'm stoked. I just lost two of the best jobs in the world and I'm gonna be dammed if I miss the final night of the fish.

Fuck it!


I'm bummed I missed the rest of everyones nye runs but stoked to get to ring in the new year in style.

Hopefully my 2017 goes well. I could use it honestly.
Dec 31 2016 2:20AM
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GayWolf420
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free overnight shipping on phones from sprint is pretty much horse shit. Ordered a new phone Thursday afternoon with overnight shipping and it will maybe get here Monday or Tuesday. im an idiot and should have done in-store pick up the next day.
Dec 31 2016 2:37PM
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Titus69
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I paid $12 for a medium fountain drink and 3 decent chicken tenders today, fuck resorts.
Jan 2 2017 8:45PM
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cornholio
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Titus69I paid $12 for a medium fountain drink and 3 decent chicken tenders today, fuck resorts.


you gotta know people. the hookup who gave me a slice of pizza and a burger with a drink for $0.82 still hooks me up with free lift and food discounts 15 years later
Jan 2 2017 10:48PM
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Titus69
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cornholioyou gotta know people. the hookup who gave me a slice of pizza and a burger with a drink for $0.82 still hooks me up with free lift and food discounts 15 years later


I got the in at my home mountain that I should use more often but not at mt snow where every employee that doesn't ski, also doesn't speak English.
Jan 3 2017 9:24AM
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Chubz.
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Oh my god fuck the stomach flu
Jan 3 2017 9:32AM
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nutz.
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Profahoben_212Fucking broke my binding today. Fuck. I need a new toe piece for a fks 155 if anybody has one. I'm fucked for the next month and I have to compete on these skis in january....fuckkkkkkkk


probably doesn't help much but I have a full set of fks 155's if you're interested?
Jan 3 2017 1:07PM
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profa_212
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nutz.probably doesn't help much but I have a full set of fks 155's if you're interested?


Fuck yeah I am! I'll pm you
Jan 3 2017 1:09PM
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theabortionator
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When people who haven't talked to since high school hit you up out of the blue for drugs. What the hell is that shit?


I get it but it's like, I don't live in that town now, I actually lived an hour away even when I went to high school there, and no I don't have your pills or heroin. Jesus fuck.
Jan 3 2017 8:12PM
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GayWolf420
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dropped my car off this AM for an oil change, now I need new brakes even though they were replaced over the summer? fucking hate this dealership so much.
Jan 4 2017 12:18PM
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Mingg
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DeebieSkeebiesdropped my car off this AM for an oil change, now I need new brakes even though they were replaced over the summer? fucking hate this dealership so much.


please tell me you didn't agree to them doing it...
Jan 4 2017 12:24PM
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crotchvent
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DeebieSkeebiesdropped my car off this AM for an oil change, now I need new brakes even though they were replaced over the summer? fucking hate this dealership so much.


There is no way that you need brakes already
Jan 4 2017 12:35PM
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270on420out
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Wow I fucking hate 2017 already. Had an awful New Years weekend, broke every pair of skis I own, got caught smoking, and school has been kicking my ass.
Jan 4 2017 2:17PM
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little_boo
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I hate writing new resumes and cover letters. Especially generic cover letters that don't yet have a target audience.
"Let me brag about myself without sounding like an asshole"
Jan 4 2017 3:12PM
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PeppermillReno
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Titus69I got the in at my home mountain that I should use more often but not at mt snow where every employee that doesn't ski, also doesn't speak English.


Go when the cafeteria is the most busy and eat as much shit as you can before you get to the register. Chicken fingers are the best I normally go for those and a complimentary powerade. Then leave the half eaten fingers and fries somewhere and just pay for a bowl of soup and a hot chocolate.

Thats a pro move I shouldn't really be sharing on Newschoolers but shit can sure get pricey gotta do what you gotta do as long as you buy something they still turn a profit on you anyways.
Jan 4 2017 3:19PM
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Mingg
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little_booI hate writing new resumes and cover letters. Especially generic cover letters that don't yet have a target audience.
"Let me brag about myself without sounding like an asshole"


confidence in your abilities =/= asshole.

The whole point is to introduce yourself and explain why you're a valuable candidate. Don't think of it as malicious bragging haha. Be proud of your skills and what you could potentially bring to the table!
Jan 4 2017 4:29PM
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GayWolf420
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crotchventThere is no way that you need brakes already


Thats what i told em. Said no fuckin way. Its a 10 year old car with 140k miles and its on its last legs. Too many little car gremlins and i need a small truck like a tacoma/colorado/canyon.
Jan 4 2017 8:32PM
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profa_212
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DeebieSkeebiesThats what i told em. Said no fuckin way. Its a 10 year old car with 140k miles and its on its last legs. Too many little car gremlins and i need a small truck like a tacoma/colorado/canyon.


Tacoma or Dakota....not a fan of the Colorado or Canyon
Jan 4 2017 10:03PM
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theabortionator
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Ugh.

My friends girlfriend. I'm a people person and can get along with almost anyone but holy shit. The people that talk in a way trying to impress people, full of shit, and not very interesting. Also can be a bit of a bitch because I think she's trying on the "I'm cool and I just don't care" persona as if this was junior high or something.

The fact that she's 19 has a lot to do with it, but I don't have problems with anyone. There are plenty of people that age at shows. Also used to coach a bit and have worked with kids in the park. But Jesus fuck.

She got a pitbull as a "I want to be a badass and get a pitbull" then never walked it. Maybe twice. Luckily they got rid of it finally because that was fucked to just leave it in a cage all day and night and never walk it. Sure it could roam around the room when they were home or sometimes all day, but 1 room isn't that big.

Now shes on some fucking snake quest. Won't stop talking about snakes, keeps buying snakes. Even I have a much better sense of "People aren't interested in what I'm talking about change subject/shut up" and that's one my derping brain since birth issues.

Idk though. If you're nice all the time whatever. I mean everybody has problems. I'm not a picky person but jesus. If you're going to be a dick sometimes then fuck.

Problem obviously being the GF situation. One of my best friends from the last 7 years so keeping things drama free but damn. I just don't see any gain in calling her out. If she really crosses some lines fuck it, it's on, but on the bullshit, I'll just let it slide.
Jan 4 2017 10:37PM
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Wutever
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Profahoben_212Tacoma or Dakota....not a fan of the Colorado or Canyon


Also in favor of the Tacoma!
Jan 4 2017 10:44PM
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milk_man
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theabortionatorLiterally don't even know what to do right now. I've gotten fucked over by too many smaller places that took advantage of how nice I was.

Really don't want anything that isn't a legit job. Also have the experience to back that up. 12 seasons done in my job. 15 at ski areas. All with pretty amazing references except for maybe one that we didn't see eye to eye on things. I fucking hate job politics though.

All I want to do, all I've ever wanted to do is make some good parks for the kids. I never had a terrain park growing up. I guess that's been a big part of my obsession with this career. Every hill has some limitations, but at the end of the day, A lot of places aren't doing the best they can, and to me that's not acceptable. I was hoping to ditch out on the smaller places and go back to the big stuff but after the Euro and Ca jobs falling through, I'm kind of lost.

I wish there was some small hill where I could just build and build and make things sick for the peoples. I don't care what I get paid, I don't care what our limitations are. All I want is a place that cares enough to try, and let me do my job. My 2 jobs for this year were bigger gigs with smaller roles and don't play into this. But some of the places I've worked and places people have told me about. Fuck.

I grew up in a town with no skatepark, the only places that were skateable the cops would be called. I built a mini ramp in my driveway and garage so I could skate. The local hill had no terrain park and it wasn't until I was 16/17 that I rode a park regularly.

The local kids at a lot of these places have no other spot to go. They go to the place that's close, the place their parents can afford a pass and drop them off. It's just a bummer that so many of these smaller places put so little efforts into their parks.

I really fucking hope one day that I find a good gig somewhere at a company big or small, where I'm not butting heads, and I can make some sort of impact. I've had some success in the past as well as some giant waste of times. I've had several very talented friends leave this industry after getting too frustrated with things. I'm always scared that this may be my last season. I never want to lose that passion that I have for this. When I work 23 hours straight to finish a setup and see kids having fun hitting those features after. The money is irrelevant. That's all that I need. But sometimes this industry like any other can be a fickle bitch.

Maybe, fucking maybe I can land somewhere good, that I mesh with, that I can do good work with, and just have things work out. For once. That's all I fucking want. Idk why that's too much to ask, but the universe doesn't seem to be on the same page as me right now.

It's good to see everyone getting snow this year. Have a good season folks. Sorry for the bitching. Just sad right now honestly.


You're the man. Wish we had you around here..
Jan 4 2017 11:23PM
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theabortionator
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milk_manYou're the man. Wish we had you around here..


Thanks man. I'm back to round 3 of job applications. Hopefully 3rd time is a charm, I land another good job, and actually get to work there. Everyone has a park these days but it's still tough to find a good fit sometimes.

We shall see.

I'm a hell of a lot more positive about it than I was a few days ago.
Jan 5 2017 5:49PM
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GayWolf420
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I get a kick out of rich baby boomer trustfund yuppies calling younger generations entitled.
Maybe if your shithead kids paid their student loans, we wouldnt have stuff to bitch about.

I agree there are lots of kids that demand lots and do nothing for it but hey, guess what? Its your mouthbreather jizz that made these kids
Jan 8 2017 2:10PM
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Wutever
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I cut my knuckle open... With a BUTTER knife.
Jan 8 2017 3:17PM
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DayMan
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Still waiting on my bags from delta (three days later) and now I'm going back to school so they have to be rerouted again, and they don't know if they can make it there by Thursday, which is when I'm leaving for a ski trip, and they have my ski bag with both pairs of skis, my poles, and my boots. GOD FUCKING DAMMIT DELTA YOU CUNT OF A COMPANY FUCK YOU.
Jan 9 2017 10:58AM
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daannnnieel
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SkierBetchI cut my knuckle open... With a BUTTER knife.


if a butter knife is sharp they're fucking dangerous.
Jan 9 2017 12:20PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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DayManStill waiting on my bags from delta (three days later) and now I'm going back to school so they have to be rerouted again, and they don't know if they can make it there by Thursday, which is when I'm leaving for a ski trip, and they have my ski bag with both pairs of skis, my poles, and my boots. GOD FUCKING DAMMIT DELTA YOU CUNT OF A COMPANY FUCK YOU.


That is why you NEVER put ski boots in a bag. Ever.
Jan 9 2017 12:41PM
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broto
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DayManStill waiting on my bags from delta (three days later) and now I'm going back to school so they have to be rerouted again, and they don't know if they can make it there by Thursday, which is when I'm leaving for a ski trip, and they have my ski bag with both pairs of skis, my poles, and my boots. GOD FUCKING DAMMIT DELTA YOU CUNT OF A COMPANY FUCK YOU.


I flew delta on Saturday from New York to slc and they got my ski bag here fine. But they sent my other checked bag to atlanta... and it got delivered to my porch at 2:30 last night. I'm just glad no one stole it off my porch in the middle of the night. Delta is a shit show for baggage
Jan 9 2017 2:12PM
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GayWolf420
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Powder Mag makes me laugh. "Heres a lowkey awesome small gem of a ski area nestled away from the crowds and has fresh turns all day", "Lets post an article about it on social media so thousands of knobs can know about it."

We are starting to run out of best kept secrets in skiing, Utah has none of them left either. Cant we just all shut the fuck up about things?
Jan 9 2017 3:28PM
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AveragePete
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I can't see my forehead
Jan 9 2017 3:55PM
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profa_212
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Not for long though
Jan 9 2017 4:24PM
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Daph
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DeebieSkeebiesPowder Mag makes me laugh. "Heres a lowkey awesome small gem of a ski area nestled away from the crowds and has fresh turns all day", "Lets post an article about it on social media so thousands of knobs can know about it."

We are starting to run out of best kept secrets in skiing, Utah has none of them left either. Cant we just all shut the fuck up about things?


Big Sky does this shit. Boasts about no lift lines and such but promotes themselves like hell and soon they wont be able to use the lack of lift lines as a promotional gig anymore. At least we don't have a major city or airport near us so we'll never see the crowds that colorado or utah gets. but still, the growth in the 6 years i've been here is fucking insane.
Jan 9 2017 4:57PM
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Wutever
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daannnnieelif a butter knife is sharp they're fucking dangerous.


I'm embarrassed to say no, it wasn't a sharp one haha it was one of the rounded tip ones. I was trying to open a package, it slipped so forcefully it busted my knuckle open a little bit.

At least I got my pizza!
Jan 9 2017 5:26PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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I fucking hate flying. Supposed to get into SF at 10:35, but with this weather its getting pushed back an hour. So that'll mean I'm getting in at 2:35AM EST.
Jan 9 2017 5:47PM
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.lencon
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DaphBig Sky does this shit. Boasts about no lift lines and such but promotes themselves like hell and soon they wont be able to use the lack of lift lines as a promotional gig anymore. At least we don't have a major city or airport near us so we'll never see the crowds that colorado or utah gets. but still, the growth in the 6 years i've been here is fucking insane.


So is Big Sky not supposed to promote themselves? They need business lol. I don't care if the mountain does it, I am just not a fan when some 'local' goes out and finds a spot and tells all of their friends. Still some hidden gems, but I have been seeing way too many people in places where I should not be seeing them.
Jan 9 2017 6:44PM
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Daph
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.lenconSo is Big Sky not supposed to promote themselves? They need business lol. I don't care if the mountain does it, I am just not a fan when some 'local' goes out and finds a spot and tells all of their friends. Still some hidden gems, but I have been seeing way too many people in places where I should not be seeing them.


I don't mind them promoting themselves, just sick of seeing the tagline "no lift lines" because 1. its not true, 2. its getting worse, 3. there are plenty of other methods of self promotion.
Jan 9 2017 7:36PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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JP Morgan Conference.
Jan 9 2017 7:58PM
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profa_212
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.MASSHOLE.JP Morgan Conference.


Responsibilities smh
Jan 9 2017 8:06PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Profahoben_212Responsibilities smh


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I wish. I'm regretting not staying in CA for a few extra days like my coworker, but I booked my flights a while ago.

Maybe next time, this thing happens every year.
Jan 9 2017 8:18PM
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daannnnieel
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SkierBetchI'm embarrassed to say no, it wasn't a sharp one haha it was one of the rounded tip ones. I was trying to open a package, it slipped so forcefully it busted my knuckle open a little bit.

At least I got my pizza!


if you did that and didn't get the pizza i'd be at least slightly disappointed aha

extra points if you got blood on it and whatever'd it still
Jan 9 2017 8:36PM
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Wutever
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daannnnieelif you did that and didn't get the pizza i'd be at least slightly disappointed aha

extra points if you got blood on it and whatever'd it still


I know I got blood on the wrapper, as far as the pizza... I guess it would've blended into the red sauce if it happened.

Either way I still got pizza and that's what matters, I was pretty hungry!
Jan 9 2017 11:08PM
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GayWolf420
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SkierBetchI know I got blood on the wrapper, as far as the pizza... I guess it would've blended into the red sauce if it happened.

Either way I still got pizza and that's what matters, I was pretty hungry!


don't beat yourself up, I still have my finger wrapped up from trying to fix the tailgate latch on my car with a sharp pocket/fishing knife and got myself really good. positive I need/needed stitches because its been 3 weeks and its still sore as fuck and gross and yellow and shit.







also I want to give a huge shout out to our maintenance department at work. went to go put in some work orders today about issues that we already put work orders in about earlier in the season (that were closed because they didn't want to deal with them) and still nothing has gotten done.

Theres a giant gash in the hallway of one of our buildings that I put a work order in back in November, I come to find out that there is still an open work order for it dating to nearly a year ago (January 12th, 2016) which maintenance swore they would fix then and in the spring.

last week I sent one of our guys up to a condo to help a guest change the air filter that the guest told us about. The guest actually took it out himself to show maintenance. Instead of taking it back to the shop and finding a similar one as a replacement, the fucking maintenance guy just was all like "oh well, we're gonna have to get to it in the morning" because he was getting off of work in 30 mins.


holy shit and people think kids are lazy now, these are grown-ass men we're talking about. its a team of 5 dudes where only 2 of them really do hard work and get shit done.
Jan 9 2017 11:52PM
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TNORTS
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Donald. fucking. trump
Jan 10 2017 12:15AM
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Wutever
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DeebieSkeebiesdon't beat yourself up, I still have my finger wrapped up from trying to fix the tailgate latch on my car with a sharp pocket/fishing knife and got myself really good. positive I need/needed stitches because its been 3 weeks and its still sore as fuck and gross and yellow and shit.


If it makes you feel better, I cut my knee open with my own ski a couple seasons ago after I got tripped up by Snow Snakes aka a willow bush branch. I had to get stitches and I couldn't watch them do the stitches, but I could look intently at the cut, it was overall very embarrassing. Most of my falls are pretty embarrassing, honestly, I'm so clumsy, I dunno how I've lasted this long but it's all been worth it!

On a serious note, please get that cut checked out if it's still looking like that soon. It sounds like it's headed towards an infection especially if it's yellow looking or red around the edges. Get some really good antimicrobial wash if you can and try to keep it as clean as possible.
Jan 10 2017 12:18AM
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GayWolf420
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cant complain too much you know? its been incredible this year but March through may houses some of the best skiing all year long. I skied insane amounts of pow in april while the rest of the state transitions back into biking/golfing/camping/climbing mode. I remember one day where I took like 5 runs just skiing pow on groomers at snowbird because no one was there, and then proceeded to get down n dirty on all the good shit till 4pm with the place being a ghost town. Shit like that makes it worth it.

But yeah, I sometimes choose to ski deer valley over snowbird on some days due to the hecticness and crowds. Its Outdoor Retailer week in SLC and I just know the cottonwoods are going to get raped by industry dudebros with free vouchers.
Jan 10 2017 12:33AM
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