17 February 2004

Three legs and naked bus surfing
Cock a Hula Do! Scotty’s Xmas Hula went down a storm to rock us into the new year. The Legendary three legged pub crawl returned to St Anton in an earlier slot this year to encourage some clique breaking.

What a turnout it was, with Olly reluctantly up to defend his already two times crown. Amply tied to Skiworld Hannah, it was a foregone conclusion as he sped off up the street, along his well trodden route. Striding back through the door in well under a quarter of an hour with all paperwork intact was a considerable feat. Made even more so as various teams cried foul, notably to quote Scotty’s Henry, who cried “We cheated, and we still didn’t beat them. It’s not right.” Sore.

Sparky and Dennis had a great chance of coming close to this year’s crown, and had set off at some pace. Their combined local knowledge of seasons numbering double figures should have sent them home laughing, instead they trundled off to the Alibi, a pub not included this year. Doh.

Injuries all around…
Shockingly, with the lifts barely open, people were already getting hurt. Our sympathies go out to those unlucky souls who won’t be joining us on the slopes right now also. First to crock was Aussie ski bum Aaron, whose ligaments didn’t stand up to some early season skateboarding. And also within days of arriving Skiworld Jules came a cropper at the hands of another rider, ending in a broken wrist. Luckily though both stayed in resort.

The only reassignment to Chale Chalet Gatwick that the Liver hasn't heard of is that of a Crystal Chef, who never even made it past the training course after allegedly bus surfing in the altogther! Magnificent way to go. It should be noted that he wasn’t injured in the incident (although presumably presumably frostbite was a danger).

Show Love and Big Air
The rearranged Big Air takes place on 3 March, followed in the evening by the Natives ‘Show Love’ party tour, which comes to town with more goodies to give away than sense. Theme for the party is Bling Bling. You don’t have to hire a Merc for the party, but it would be quite a touch. Involvement is however compulsory! Check out more about Alastair’s adventures in St Anton in ‘The Pickled Liver’.

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