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[jhocking]

I once saw a girl snowboarding with a broken arm. The way I see it, if you break your arm snowboarding, you should probably stop.

[Slick]

In light of the present crisis, this, and all other threads are deemed locked, and this forum is placed under martial law, until order can be peaceably be restored by normal means.
All energy must be directed towards the war effort from now on.

[Lines]

The war is over (quitter). Spring Break shall now resume.

5 WEEKS AWAY! WOO!

[Liz]

Five weeks? Pssh, I have a week and half until it starts.

Two weeks from now I will be sitting on a beach in Texas. You cannot imagine how excited I am.

[Lines]

Yes, but my spring break is actually in a month that is close to spring and not still in winter. And actually I lied. 4.5 weeks till actual spring break, but 3.5 until I am no longer taking classes.

[Boro_Bandito]

In Texas its spring right about now...

And I can fully imagine your excitement Misconception.

[Storm Rider]

I cannot fathom any scenario where someone would be excited to be in Texas.

[Liz]

Currently in Fargo it is -11 with a -38 windchill.

Texas is currently hovering around 70.

I do not see how I would not be excited to go to Texas.

[Liz]

Tommy made me add it. He was apparently very disappointed in visting this thread when it didn't contain the classic spring break photos.

[Jimmy the Squid]

Oh my God. I am going to die. I'm sure of it. Or at least break something major on the first day. Do you think I would get the rental money back if that happened? Meh. Maybe I should just stick to sledging.

This was on a T-hook, and I've only encountered them once. I pray I never will again, but a lot of ski slopes consider them unsafe and easy to fall off, so they're barely in use any more.

All ski fields I've ever been to in New South Wales have T-hooks and noticable lack of actual seaty things. They are pretty terrifying.

[jhocking]

The two places I've gone skiing this winter actually had conveyor belts for the kiddie classes.

It blew my mind. That feels so over the top to me, sort of like Middle Eastern countries that have indoor ski resorts.

[Storm Rider]

Tommy made me add it. He was apparently very disappointed in visting this thread when it didn't contain the classic spring break photos.

And yet you approve of bum pictures in the photo thread! This is flip-flopping of the highest degree and I will not stand for it!

[Liz]

Tommy wants to see boobs that are not clothed in this thread, I want to see bums that are clothed in the photo thread. There is a significant and distinct difference.

[dozyrozy]

It blew my mind. That feels so over the top to me, sort of like Middle Eastern countries that have indoor ski resorts.

When I was in the Middle East I didn't see any indoor ski places, but I did go sledging down sand dunes in the desert. Ah, happy days...

My spring break is in about 3 weeks I think. I hope it's cold enough for snow... but then I'm going the beach so I'm undecided! I think hot would be better, then I can still enjoy the pretty mountains, and to tell the truth now I think about it more (and hear the horror of T-hook lifts) sitting and looking might be more fun!!!

[SilentJ]

This was on a T-hook, and I've only encountered them once. I pray I never will again, but a lot of ski slopes consider them unsafe and easy to fall off, so they're barely in use any more.

Seven Springs in southern Pennsylvania has one on their Learn-to-Ski place.

It's pretty terrifying, the second or third time I went up it I fell, but there was no way I was letting go.  Got dragged up about three quarters of that bitch 'til I fell off completely.

Basically I am saying T-hooks suck

[SilentJ]

No the worst part was that smartass eight year old who actually stopped going down the hill and started following me back up so he could point and laugh.

I had to take his chubby ass out.

[Ăśde]

T-hooks

I've never seen a t-hook, I don't think, but the worst lift I've been up was a button lift that must have been half a kilometre long up a horribly steep slope (scariest slope ever, it went straight down and you could only see 20-40 metres in front of you before it dipped below your sight and revealed the valley a couple of kilometers below). I didn't realise the lift ended because there were no signs or anything, so I accidentally flew into some roped off area where the lift turned around.

[Ăśde]

I've been in some that bounce and sway too much for comfort, which is especially horrible if you're above some rocks on a steep slope.

[Liz]

The last time I went skiing I separated my left knee. I was not concerned with the ski lifts.

Opinion question! Upon arriving in San Antonio, should I spend my time here or here?

[Lines]

You know my opinion already, but PHANTOMMMMMM.

[valley_parade]

In addition to two Dropkick shows, I'm also apparently going to see Tilly & The Wall. Cool!

[Jooooosh]

As a native san antonian, definitely check out the Witte. Walking around downtown is fun too, if your into the city thing. Market Square is a pretty cool place on the west side of downtown, you should check it out. 

[Liz]

We'll be looking for good places to have some supper that are close to out hotel, can you recommend any?

[Jooooosh]

I dont know a lot about downtown restaurants, but heres a few good ones.

Downtown:
Liberty Bar, 328 E Josephine St, San Antonio, TX; great european food with with a texas twist thrown in, and a dining room that will give you vertigo. DEFINITELY GO HERE.

Mi Tierra, 218 Produce Row, San Antonio, TX; cool mexican place in market square, great atmosphere, great food if a bit overpriced

Blanco Cafe, 419 N Saint Marys St, San Antonio, TX; straightforward and delicious mexican food

Sushi Zushi, 203 S Saint Marys, San Antonio, TX; bastardized sushi, quite delicious


The area i frequent is about 5-10 minutes north of downtown:
Timos, 2021 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX; cool little soup/sandwich/coffee shop. Great people working there, and i will be one of them come summertime.

Main Street Pizza, 1906 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX; delicious pizza, great spot for lunch. I eat there atleast 3 out of 5 days a week.

Candlelight Coffeehouse and Winebar, 3011 N. St Mary's, San Antonio, Tx; cool 'swanky' coffee place with decent food. Very comfortable, my place of employment up until last friday.

Mon Thai, 4901 Broadway, San Antonio, TX; great sushi, ask for the back room with the glass ceiling. Not far from the Witte

Cappyccinos, 5003 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX; cool bar with good food, best hamburger ive found. Not far from the Witte, either

Paloma Blanca, 5800 Broadway St # 300, San Antonio, TX; great spanish food.



Oo, and if you didnt know already, that bodies exhibit is at the Witte.

[Skibas_clavicle]

I'm back from my 'reading week'. I put a lot of stuff up my nose and into my lungs. All in all, good vacation.

[jimbunny]

I'm pretty sure I felt nothing but disgust with San Antonio (with the exception of the Market Square, which was just OK) when I visited. Damn, but I hated the Alamo. Walk right on by.

Of course, if there is a chance to see the bodies exhibit go see that.

[Jooooosh]

ya the alamo is hella lame, as is most of san antonio overall. But, all my friends are here so it aint all bad.

[Liz]

I'm pretty sure the Alamo is one of our scheduled stops, so I will definately be seeing it.

The Bodies exhibit may or may not happen since the Witte isn't really within walking distance of our hotel. Market Square is kind of in the same position. Depending on how many people want to go, we could take a cab, but I'll have to see how it works out.

[Lines]

ya the alamo is hella lame, as is most of san antonio overall.

I thought it was a pretty area. But I do not live down there, so I can see how it wouldn't be as interesting to someone who sees it more often than I do.

[mooface]

amsterdam was fucking amazing, by the way.

[Jooooosh]

dang there is this awesome taco place i went to that i can't remember the name of! it's near the historic residential district i think, southwest (maybe) of downtown? one of the homes in the neighborhood got a new coat of paint from an author that owned it (painted it purple, i believe) and there was an uproar.

josh help me out.

Dunno, Sam, the only taco place i go to is a taco cart by my house or Taco Taco by my school, which is right next to the historical district, but on the north side of downtown.

And Misconception, good luck finding much to do within walking distance, San Antonio is the definition of urban sprawl.

[RedLion]

I was just down in San Atonio a few weeks ago with my school's choir. Nothing too amazing really. It was nice to be in that kind of climate though--Wisconsin's at about 20 degrees now, and this is considered a heatwave after the last few weeks.

It's snowing again today.

Sonofabitch.

[jhocking]

amsterdam was fucking amazing, by the way.

pix plz



Especially if your trip involved the red-light district 

[mooface]

i did indeed go to the red light district!  but i did not take any pictures because it was really depressing.

but instead... here is me wearing a very pink hat and purple mittens!



i also danced with beyonce!



and, uh, here is a scenic picture i guess.  whatever.

[supersheep]

Also, if you take pictures in the red light district, the large imposing guys who make sure that everyone is playing nice will borrow your camera and ensure that it is waterproof.

[Liz]

So I leave tomorrow at noon for spring break! I am bringing my laptop with because I need to prepare for an essay test the week I get back, so I will try to pop in when I am bored and can access some wireless internet. If this does not happen I will miss you all a lot! Or at least some of you a little, I'm not sure.

[Ballard]

Have fun Liz!

[Liz]

I am currently posting from a church in Madison, Wisconsin. For some reason I feel the need to type words innapropriate for my current setting.

[Patrick]

Every time somebody mentions Amsterdam, I can't help but laugh at the show Weeds.

"This [medical marijuana] shop is just like going to Amsterdam, except you don't have to go to the Anne Frank house and pretend to be all sad."

Oh I'm going to CA for 'spring break' (I don't really have one, considering I'm not technically a student). 6 weeks in the Bay Area starting on the 13th, and the 15th is going to be spent in front of the Co$ in San Francisco. Fuck yeaaah!

[Liz]

Now I am posting from here. It is a pretty darn cool place.

Also today on the way from Madison to Indianapolis we made a stop that I did not know about. I spent two hours wandering around downtown Chicago in the cold weather! I was pretty fun aside from the fact that I did not bring a warm enough coat.

[calenlass]

LOLOL GLASGAE LOL

[Liz]

the taco place is called Taco Haven.

I will keep this in mind. We have a meeting in about five minutes but after that we have the night free to do whatever.

[Jooooosh]

Go to the gay clubs, they are all on Main Street.

[Liz]

Now why would I want to do that?

I might send some of the guys from my bus there though, that could be entertaining. There's plenty of time before we have to be back at the hotel!

[redglasscurls]

Because you can dance there without getting hit on by creepy dudes?

[Liz]

That does make sense. Perhaps I can gather some people tonight, maybe tomorrow. We shall see.

[RedLion]

I am currently posting from a church in Madison, Wisconsin. For some reason I feel the need to type words innapropriate for my current setting.

Hey! That's about half an hour from where I live. You should have stopped in Janesville.

Anyway, it looks like I might be headed to North Carolina for spring break. Not really an ideal spring break location but..better than southern Wisconsin, that's for sure.

[thegreatbuddha]

I don't get a spring break this year. I finish my last class the week before spring break, and then instead of taking spring break, I have to go to an externship and work 60+ hours a week for three months at slightly more than minimum wage. The upshot to all this is that when my externship is over in July/August, the $8000 or so in stipend money that my is refusing to give me now comes to me lump sum. I will definitely use said money for a vacation. Thailand or Malta if I can beat monsoon season, France and Italy if I can't.

[KTkat]

better than southern Wisconsin, that's for sure.

That is exactly where I'm spending spring break. I am going home to play in the snow in March, because snow was pitifully lacking in NYC December-February!

Also, holy crap, Janesville. I've been there!

[Elizzybeth]

I have to go to an externship and work 60+ hours a week for three months at slightly more than minimum wage.

So I keep hearing more and more about externships, but no one seems to know exactly how they differ from internships (including Wikipedia, apparently).  I'm starting to think that it's just that the word "externship" has fewer corporate connotations.  Do you know?