kokaneeboy

About me

Recently returned home to Canada after spending 25 years OS.

Recent activity

  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ski gear websites in the Americas - Canada Branch

    I've spent more on my ski gear than I paid for my car. - but its worth every cent....
    3 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Road trip East to West Canada in the Americas - Canada Branch

    Maybe consider taking the train. Via rail normal tickets are very expensive, but they release some really cheap advance purchase tickets...
    3 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called British Columbia trip in the Americas - Canada Branch

    Its a great time of the year to travel across BC, but not for skiing. The tourist rush is over, days may be still warm but cool nights. I...
    3 months ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where is Europe's best snow? in the Snow Business Branch

    Thanks D, Yes I am considering Zermat, and also Andermatt. - although I'm still looking into how difficult it is to get there.
    over 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Damaged Passport! in the Americas - Canada Branch

    Shouldnt be a problem. My Canadian passport has been through the washing machine, and is looking very sad. (but clean) Out of many...
    over 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ski Season 2011/12 in the Americas - Canada Branch

    It sounds like you've put some thought into it and you're on the right track. ...
    over 1 year ago
  • posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Where is Europe's best snow? in the Snow Business Branch

    I will be in Frankfurt on business in March and want to do some skiing afterwards. I've never skied in Europe before....
    over 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Canadian Summer where do I stay? in the Americas - Canada Branch

    Hostel will definitley book out over most of July/August, but not until May/June....
    over 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cheap flights to Vancouver in the Americas - Canada Branch

    Try Air Transat. They are by far the cheapest ticket I've found for Vancouver/Europe. They fly out of Amsterdam or Brussels. They are a...
    over 1 year ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sunrises or Sunsets in the Experimental Travel Branch

    Hostels now are now catering to a more mature customer. Often they have private rooms with queen sized beds, but the communal atmoshere is...
    almost 2 years ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called buses and bears in the Americas - Canada Branch

    Greyhound now search bags in the major centres such as Calgary....
    almost 2 years ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called skiing in the andes in the Snow Business Branch

    Yes, I would suggest delaying the trip until August or September if you want guaranteed good snow.
    almost 2 years ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called After 24 years - I'm heading home. in the The Long Haul - Living & Working Abroad Branch

    We've been open for almost 4 years now. What an experience its been! ...
    almost 2 years ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Unpaid Canadian phone bill in the Americas - Canada Branch

    crommas, i wouldn't lose any sleep over it. The canadian credit rating system doesnt reach out overseas, good or bad. I recently moved...
    about 2 years ago
  • replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Fast track airport visas in the Africa Branch

    Visa problems are all cleared up now. Yes - often the visa can be organised upon arrival by a local 99% of the time....
    about 2 years ago

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