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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.
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JoeC92
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DeebieSkeebiesMan if you think that a 7am-3pm 5-day block of work is considered "hard work" when youve been getting to leave an hour and a half early almost every day, then God help you.

This fucking girl I work with is astoundingly dumb and it's quite entertaining


Tell me more about this hoe
Jan 28 2018 2:51PM
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LiquorLanch
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All the bullshit they sing about college in high school is fucking lame when you're much older...
Jan 29 2018 6:11PM
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270on420out
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I lost like half of my rail tricks and most of my jump tricks this season. I skied for a month straight after getting cleared and I’m still not as comfortable as I was before I broke myself. It’s completely killed my love for skiing.
Jan 29 2018 8:36PM
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Titus69
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DIRTYBUBBLEI lost like half of my rail tricks and most of my jump tricks this season. I skied for a month straight after getting cleared and I’m still not as comfortable as I was before I broke myself. It’s completely killed my love for skiing.


Last winter I had some nerve damage and a muscle knot in my arm so my doc said to take time off cause flapping my arms all day made my left one all numb and tingly (thought I was nearing a heart attack.) Skied 2 weeks later and my first rail slide was just a sketchy mess, after skiing probably 40 days too, took like a week of ski days to get back to normal.
Jan 30 2018 12:53PM
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_Garagely_
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By coincidence this is like hell week in terms of homework, hopefully I won't get nailed again by quarter midterms next week. And fuck having to take so many irrelevant general requirement courses, shit's just annoying
Jan 30 2018 1:13PM
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Titus69
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Fucking love getting threatened/guilted into staying late on your birthday, look if you really "didn't care to stay late" you wouldn't have asked me all day if I was staying or not, just sucked it up and stayed yourself. Come home to a full house and now I'm really fucking pissed off, hope they're not expecting me on time tomorrow.
Jan 30 2018 6:50PM
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_Jeffrey_
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Oregon is getting too busy. Weekends on the mountain are crazy. Long lines. Lots of jerrys. No parking. WTF happened?
Thinking about moving to Idaho in the future
Jan 30 2018 10:39PM
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Kooky_Lukey
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If I hear one more time from someone about "Oh you live in Charlotte?! It's so **insert utopia word here** there!" I'm going to come unglued.

No, it actually sucks here. There's no culture because everyone is a transplant, the only "museum" here is the fucking NASCAR hall of fame. That's right, no zoo, no aquarium, no real museum. Nope NASCAR hall of fame is all you get. Not that I'm a huge museum guy or whatever, but shit when I lived in Atlanta for 2 years I went to the Georgia aquarium quite a few times.

You're 3 hours from the beach and 2 hours from the mountains/Asheville which just makes for a very long day trip. The only thing to do in or around the city is go to breweries that everyone down here thinks are the best breweries in the country. (spoiler alert, they're not) OR when the Panthers or Hornets are in town you can go to a game (whooptee doo).

Want to go outdoors and do something? You can go to the man made Whitewater Center! I admit the Whitewater Center is pretty sweet, but it's normally pretty crowded and it's just the same thing over and over again.

Can't wait until my wife is done with grad school and we can move. Only a year left, but I'm not counting or anything.
Feb 1 2018 11:48AM
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OregonDead
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I hope the bindings I ordered from ebay actually shipped. Kinda pissed that the House waited 5 days after my order to tell me they actually didn't have my bindings and refund me. Now if these don't go it'll be another delay. Not that I need these skis right now but I do want to try them. grrrrr
Feb 1 2018 12:17PM
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theabortionator
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That roommate lyfe
Feb 1 2018 3:11PM
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theabortionator
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theabortionatorThat roommate lyfe


Holy jesus
Feb 1 2018 3:13PM
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Daph
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I fucking hate our marketing department
Feb 1 2018 3:47PM
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GayWolf420
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So I guess it's sexist now to keep yourself occupied and busy at work during these slow periods because it just so happens the guy employee is the one finding stuff/doing things and "not sharing" any of the tasks to my coworkers who happen to be mostly females even though no one else is making an effort to find shit to and everyone just sits on their phones in the back office?

Eh got slipped a twenty spot for doing a task this afternoon that I was gonna share with the staff but I think they can just fuck off and go back to reading mindless clickbait articles.
Feb 1 2018 6:45PM
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GayWolf420
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This sounds like some old guy shit but it really does feel like busting your ass and putting the team on your back is frowned upon because "everyone needs to be included" nowadays.
Feb 1 2018 6:48PM
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Segsxi
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Why am I way better at snowboarding than I am at skiing? I haven’t even been snowboarding as long as I have skiing, I picked up on snowboarding relatively fast and I can do more on a snowboard than on skis. Doing cool shit on skis kinda intimidates me
Feb 1 2018 8:41PM
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Titus69
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DeebieSkeebiesThis sounds like some old guy shit but it really does feel like busting your ass and putting the team on your back is frowned upon because "everyone needs to be included" nowadays.


Sounds like you work with a lot of pussies.
Feb 1 2018 8:45PM
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cornholio
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Kooky_LukeyIf I hear one more time from someone about "Oh you live in Charlotte?! It's so **insert utopia word here** there!" I'm going to come unglued.


lol, i've been here 11 years and never heard someone say that. people from here usually can't wait to leave and everyone else moved here in groups from NY/OH/PA it seems. i feel you on most the rest of that rant though. our breweries here are overrated, outdoors stuff is harder to come by (there are some decent xc mountain bike trails around), "skiing" is a little further away than it should be. but as a smallish large city its' not too bad. i'd prefer here to DC, richmond, atlanta, raleigh, and others
Feb 2 2018 12:14AM
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GayWolf420
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Titus69Sounds like you work with a lot of pussies.


interestingly enough its the two interns from the phillipines, my old (current boss) boss/friend who brought me on this season, and me that really try to make an effort to do shit. The rest of the team just looks for people to tell them to do shit, doesnt really do much, always looks to go home early for whatever reason, always fucking up and leaving out details to stuff/tasks/errands/etc. that are pretty important which screws over the next shift thats coming into work, and our night auditors literally just sleep in the office all night. its great.

no one fucking skis at all either. i know thats a dumb thing to hate people for but man ive never seen so many people that arent really down, or in some ways are pretty anti and get jealous if someone buzzes off for an hour to make some turns.
Feb 2 2018 1:13AM
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Kooky_Lukey
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cornholiolol, i've been here 11 years and never heard someone say that. people from here usually can't wait to leave and everyone else moved here in groups from NY/OH/PA it seems. i feel you on most the rest of that rant though. our breweries here are overrated, outdoors stuff is harder to come by (there are some decent xc mountain bike trails around), "skiing" is a little further away than it should be. but as a smallish large city its' not too bad. i'd prefer here to DC, richmond, atlanta, raleigh, and others


Yeah should've been more specific, the only people that are like "omg Charlotte is SO nice" or the classic "Winters must be so nice down there!" are the ones from back home in the few rust belt towns i grew up in. There are obvi worst places to live and it really isnt that bad, I just feel people over-hype it which is the thing that bugs me. Cool to see another NSer in Charlotte though!
Feb 2 2018 9:01AM
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DayMan
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If I don't get laid soon I think I'm going to fucking implode
Feb 2 2018 9:33AM
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Titus69
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DayManIf I don't get laid soon I think I'm going to fucking implode


Preach
Feb 2 2018 5:21PM
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theabortionator
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DayManIf I don't get laid soon I think I'm going to fucking implode


Titus69Preach


Just tinder or CL that shit.
Feb 2 2018 5:56PM
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Daph
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The referenced post has been removed.


Where to start...
Mainly their vain attempts at being relevant on social media and using the hip lingo that comes across as really unprofessional. Using shots from years ago and masking them as this year to make it seem like it's deep as hell out there right now when its really just windfucked and firm. Hyping up storms that are barely on the radar. And I'm pretty sure they paid off unofficial networks cause they won't shut the fuck up about big sky this year. There's more but I'm kind of drunk and don't feel like typing it all out ha
Feb 2 2018 10:25PM
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theabortionator
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DaphWhere to start...
Mainly their vain attempts at being relevant on social media and using the hip lingo that comes across as really unprofessional. Using shots from years ago and masking them as this year to make it seem like it's deep as hell out there right now when its really just windfucked and firm. Hyping up storms that are barely on the radar. And I'm pretty sure they paid off unofficial networks cause they won't shut the fuck up about big sky this year. There's more but I'm kind of drunk and don't feel like typing it all out ha


Cheers!

A couple marketing departments at mtns I worked at or still work at are pretty rough as well. Shitty marketing is shitty. I feels ya.
Feb 2 2018 10:38PM
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Segsxi
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DaphWhere to start...
Mainly their vain attempts at being relevant on social media and using the hip lingo that comes across as really unprofessional. Using shots from years ago and masking them as this year to make it seem like it's deep as hell out there right now when its really just windfucked and firm. Hyping up storms that are barely on the radar. And I'm pretty sure they paid off unofficial networks cause they won't shut the fuck up about big sky this year. There's more but I'm kind of drunk and don't feel like typing it all out ha

Marketing departments are egotistic shit shows especially at resorts in fact almost Only at resorts.

if you’re new to the company they will make You feel like shit for bringing New ideas and proposals to the table. Old cats who have nothing else to fall back on use their job as leverage against smaller yet more innovative people.

This territorial culture runs rampant at my resort we have one half that wants to cater to the families and tourist and the other that is getting more Lit action in with more fun bar scenes and a generally better vibe to our platforms.

On both ends its everyone trying to one up the other there is NO TEAM within the So called Marketing Team. Bunch of upper middle class white folk telling eachother and everyone else to back off “This is MY JOB”.
Hint Thats Not a Healthy Structure For a Marketing TEAM.
Feb 2 2018 10:42PM
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Bensun
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going through a mutal break up. Still makes me feel like someone is egg beating the rational part of my brain... cheers ns
Feb 4 2018 2:37AM
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.CJ.
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_Jeffrey_Oregon is getting too busy. Weekends on the mountain are crazy. Long lines. Lots of jerrys. No parking. WTF happened?
Thinking about moving to Idaho in the future

I'm kinda glad that I'm getting out of Oregon for a while. It'll be a nice scenery change
Feb 4 2018 6:44PM
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Melanie_
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When you get a cm of snow and everyone forgets how to drive.
Feb 4 2018 9:25PM
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profa_212
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My knee feels like it's gunna blow up....shit hurts. Been iceing it like a fucker
Feb 4 2018 10:10PM
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_Jeffrey_
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.CJ.I'm kinda glad that I'm getting out of Oregon for a while. It'll be a nice scenery change

Have fun man! I can't wait to get out of this state.
Feb 5 2018 3:01AM
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_Garagely_
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Gotta figure out how to talk to some of my roommates about being more clean without coming off as uptight. But how the fuck can you just scrunch up a paper towel and leave it on the counter without walking five feet to actually throw it away? Or microwave something that leaves gooey yellow shit everywhere and not clean it up?
Feb 5 2018 8:39PM
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DayMan
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RaarlGotta figure out how to talk to some of my roommates about being more clean without coming off as uptight. But how the fuck can you just scrunch up a paper towel and leave it on the counter without walking five feet to actually throw it away? Or microwave something that leaves gooey yellow shit everywhere and not clean it up?


mine does the same shit, it's so easy to just not be a fucking pig yet here he is leaving out pans and dishes and trash for days at a time
Feb 6 2018 1:18PM
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Titus69
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This place is run by morons, an inch of snow an hour starting in the morning and then leading to freezing rain by closing time and were still not closing early. They seem to think customers will come in yet the roads are shit and everyone's on their way home already. Pretty much done working until I leave now, and I know I sound like a snowflake but it's a waste of money and time to stay open.
Feb 7 2018 12:36PM
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theabortionator
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Another day another OD.

Opiates are chill. Wasn't that close with her at the end although whenever I saw her it was still as it we had been. She got kind of weird for a while but when you know somebody for 12 years it's still pretty crazy. Used to talk all the time in HS, then less and eventually would just run into her at shows. Last time I saw her was halloween a few days before I left for CA. She seemed to be doing alright. I guess not.

I feel like this is one of those "drink every time ____" games but it's not really that fun. It happened I'm drinking, but I'm not smiling. This is the 3rd friend in 8 months. Sure I know a lot of people, but people randomly dying all the time from OD's isn't that chill. I'm not mad at any of them, not blaming them, but it just kind of blows all around. The oldest of the 3 was only 27. Not that fucking old.

Life is a trip. Enjoy it, make the most of it, and stay the fuck away from opiates.
Feb 7 2018 6:02PM
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theabortionator
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Also, thank god for the drug war. If you support the drug war I very sincerely hope you get hit by a fucking bus. That is all.
Feb 7 2018 6:37PM
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270on420out
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I’ve noticed a lot of skiers above a certain skill level turn into huge egotistical dickheads. I’ve met some really cool people who kill it, but it seems like a lot of kids out there have this Holier Than Thou attitude when it comes to park. I’m so fucking tired of it. When I was starting out I used to get made fun of on a weekly basis because I sucked. I thought I’d be done with that shit after I started learning a lot of tricks but apparently not.
Feb 7 2018 11:08PM
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DayMan
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DIRTYBUBBLEI’ve noticed a lot of skiers above a certain skill level turn into huge egotistical dickheads. I’ve met some really cool people who kill it, but it seems like a lot of kids out there have this Holier Than Thou attitude when it comes to park. I’m so fucking tired of it. When I was starting out I used to get made fun of on a weekly basis because I sucked. I thought I’d be done with that shit after I started learning a lot of tricks but apparently not.


I've heard this from a lot of people but have never experienced it firsthand. I've always been one to just cruise through the park throwing 3's and the occasional backflip but I've always skied with people who can throw dubs and whatnot, never had anything but good vibes from everyone in the park unless you get in someone's way. Where do you ski?
Feb 7 2018 11:45PM
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270on420out
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DayManI've heard this from a lot of people but have never experienced it firsthand. I've always been one to just cruise through the park throwing 3's and the occasional backflip but I've always skied with people who can throw dubs and whatnot, never had anything but good vibes from everyone in the park unless you get in someone's way. Where do you ski?

My home mountain is 7 Springs but I’ve skied Breck and Keystone all winter.
Feb 8 2018 12:14AM
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profa_212
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DIRTYBUBBLEI’ve noticed a lot of skiers above a certain skill level turn into huge egotistical dickheads. I’ve met some really cool people who kill it, but it seems like a lot of kids out there have this Holier Than Thou attitude when it comes to park. I’m so fucking tired of it. When I was starting out I used to get made fun of on a weekly basis because I sucked. I thought I’d be done with that shit after I started learning a lot of tricks but apparently not.


park skiers tend to be teen to late teen who have an unfinished brain and feel the need to prove they are the best and get dominance. Thats who I usually see being the dipshits at least. Always will be there, and it is wayyy to prevalent.....but they are teenagers and they are stupid so idk how you would get rid of it.

obviously its not true for everyone. Just what I have noticed.
Feb 8 2018 2:24AM
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Kooky_Lukey
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DIRTYBUBBLE7 Springs


Yeah there's your problem. When I lived in Bozeman no one in park was a dickhead, if anything the opposite. But something about 7 springs... I think it's that there's nothing else to ski and you also have the east coast rat race mindset of "must always be better than the next guy". May or may not be right, but it's my take on it.
Feb 8 2018 8:18AM
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daannnnieel
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Got to the hill today, bluebird, amazing looking day. As we drive past the first lift, we realize its closed. Get to the second one, lines look to be about an hour or more long. Can't find parking anywhere. Check the website, more than half the hill is closed.

Still no parking. Turn around. Drive home.
Feb 10 2018 4:47PM
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theabortionator
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The one Olympic announcer is fucking shot.
Feb 10 2018 9:01PM
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theabortionator
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Also in addition to switching from 4pm to 5pm stream right before it was supposed to go online, its been derping hard since mid second runs. Lots of weird cuts to commercials etc.

Stream is lame
Feb 10 2018 9:03PM
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profa_212
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theabortionatorAlso in addition to switching from 4pm to 5pm stream right before it was supposed to go online, its been derping hard since mid second runs. Lots of weird cuts to commercials etc.

Stream is lame


Shits wack
Feb 10 2018 9:17PM
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Titus69
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Getting real sick of this bullshit weather NH, I skied pow yesterday and now it's pouring rain, then gonna be sunny and on and off freezing over all week. It's February, we better get hammered before March.
Feb 11 2018 12:58PM
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theabortionator
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Titus69Getting real sick of this bullshit weather NH, I skied pow yesterday and now it's pouring rain, then gonna be sunny and on and off freezing over all week. It's February, we better get hammered before March.




We've gotten like half an inch of snow out west so if the mountains aren't, I'm sure as fuck gonna get hammered.
Feb 11 2018 1:03PM
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Titus69
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theabortionatorWe've gotten like half an inch of snow out west so if the mountains aren't, I'm sure as fuck gonna get hammered.


Lol, up north there was pow, but now it's mainly rain, mountains will just have to blow more snow and spend parks will have to be reset.
Feb 11 2018 1:10PM
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