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Bookworm Puzzle Solution
Oct 1
Curtis Otaguro solved last month’s puzzle. It will take the
bookworm only 1.5 hours to go from p1 of volume 1 to the last
page of volume 3. As you look at the 3 books on the shelf, you
realize that p1 of volume 1 is at the right side of the book and the
last page of volume 3 is actually on the left side of volume 3.
Cats:A clowder or clutter of cats
Cobras: A quiver of cobras
Colts: A rag of colts
Cows: A kine of cows (12 cows are a flink)
Cranes: A sedge or siege of cranes
Crocodiles: A float of crocodiles
Crows: A murder of crows
Doves: A dule of doves
Four NSC’ers braved the regional heat advisory to hike to Picchetti Ranch in Cupertino on Sunday, Sept. 20th. Debbie Fong (who was the last to arrive at last October’s hike) drove all the way from Concord and was the first this time at the meeting place. Debbie and Dick waited for Freeman Wong and Ray Tateyama who drove two hours from Sacramento and arrived a half hour late after missing a turn. This was their first hike in the South Bay.
Despite the weather warnings, the temperature at the start was cool since the elevation was 800 ft. The biggest issue was the attacking flies. Debbie shared her can of bug repellent spray. The climb to the Ranch was shaded for over two-thirds of the time and we had a few spectacular views of the valley below – particularly a view of the Stevens Creek Reservoir. Those who were on the hike last October remembered the Reservoir being almost empty, thanks to the continuing drought. This time, the Reservoir was three-quarters full. We saw a kayaker and a canoe paddling in the Reservoir.
Date: November 14, 2009, Saturday 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Location:
Mountain View Buddhist Temple (YBA Hall)
575 North Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043
Schedule:
- 5:30 – 6:00 Registration
- 6:00 – 6:30 General meeting,
- 6:30 – 7:30 Dinner
- 7:30 – 10:30 Bunco, prizes awarded
BUNCO, anyone? (see www.buncorules.com/rules.html)
This year our preseason event will feature a fun evening playing bunco. Sandy McGregor, our former board member introduced the game to us and those who attended her event are now hooked on it. It is really easy to learn and is very entertaining. Bunco is a game of dice played in rounds. Players take turns rolling the dice and trying to accumulate as many points as possible to win each round. The game is played at tables of four in competing teams of two. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the game.
- Members with potluck dish – $5.00
- Nonmembers with potluck dish- $8.00
- At the door with potluck dish- $10.00
- Members or nonmembers without a potluck dish – $20.00
Please bring your favorite dish in your assigned category for our potluck dinner and tell Alice what you are bringing. Drinks will be provided. Each potluck dish should serve 8 – 10 people. All dish containers and utensils you want returned must have your name on it. If you can’t bring a dish, don’t worry your $20.00 will cover the expense.
If your last name begins with:
- A – F bring Dessert
- G-K bring Appetizer
- L-O bring Side Dish or Salad
- P – Z bring Main Dish
Attire: Casual
Signup By: November 7, 2009, Saturday.
Participants must be 21 years or older.
For more information contact Alice Horio at preseason@niseiskiclub.org
Signup Form: 2009_Preseason_Signup Form
Planning has begun for our Pre-Season Party for Saturday, November 14. It will be a pot luck (and therefore inexpensive for you). NSC will supply drinks, snacks, utensils, music, trivia quiz and bunco setup with prizes and more (you all remember how much fun we had at last year’s bunco party). It will be at the Mt. View Buddhist Temple from 5:30 to 10:30. Anyone wanting to volunteer their help can contact me at newsletter@NiseiSkiClub.org (until we get a new alias).
Now that I am receiving signup forms and checks for our Whistler trip, I thought I would spend some space here discussing required travel documentation (TD) for this trip. If travelers do not possess applicable TD to enter Canada, those unfortunate souls will not be allowed into that country. That nightmare scenario will definitely ruin your trip! Also, it is required to have such TD to re-enter the United States! As we have 4+ months before this trip, NOW is an extremely prudent time to take care of these TD matters.
The information contained her is a starting point. Please note that the complete accuracy of the TD requirements information contained in this article is NOT guaranteed by the Nisei Ski Club or its Officers or the author of this article. All responsibility for applicable TD for the NSC Whistler-2010 trip or any other trip is solely the responsibility of the traveler. Read the rest of this entry »
A Puzzle
Sep 1
A roguish bookworm finds himself in a library looking with hunger at a 3 volume set of books with (what he perceives will be) particularly tasty pages. He’s a little short of time however (since he has a date with his girlfriend, who gets off work in 2 hours) so he tries to calculate if he will make his date. He wants to start chewing at page 1 of volume 1 and not stop until he gets to the last page of volume 3. He quickly estimates it will take him 15 minutes to chew through each cover (front or back) and that it will take him 30 minutes to chew through the pages of each book (they conveniently all have the same number of pages). How long will it take him and will he make it to his date?
The answer will be in next month’s letter along with as many names who get the correct answer as will fit. Think you know the answer? Email newsletter@NiseiSkiClub.org
Antelope: A herd of antelope
Ape: A shrewdness of apes
Baboons: A troop of baboons
Badger: A cete of badgers
Bass: A shoal of bass
Bear: A sleuth or sloth of bears
Beaver: A colony of beavers
Boar: A sounder of boars
You’ve Got Article?
Sep 1
Would you like to see more puzzles or trivia in future newsletters (when we have room for them)? Let us know. Do you have a ski-related story—perhaps about the “good old days”? How about sending it in for the rest of the club to enjoy? Have you discovered an easier way to do something the club might be interested in? Did you go anywhere unusual that we might be interested in? Write in to newsletter@NiseiSkiClub.org and get your name in print.
Date
October 03, 2009 from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Location
Hellyer Park (Take Hellyer Ave. exit off Highway 101 South. Meet at San Juan Bautista group area)
Cost
$8.00 for Members (NSC/ASBCLA)
$12.00 for Non-Members/Guests
SIGN-UP DEADLINE: Sept. 28, 2009 RAIN CANCELS EVENT
Parking: $6.00 per car for parking at Hellyer Park
Contact
Karen Soo, bike09@NiseiSkiClub.org
Sign Up
Coyote Creek Bike RIde Sign Up Form
Information
Join us for a scenic, flat ride starting in San Jose at the Coyote Creek multi-use trail following the longest creek in Santa Clara County as it flows from Anderson Dam to Hellyer Park. Along the way we’ll past Coyote Ranch, a historic ranch surrounded by palm and giant pepper trees. Further on, the trail passes the Santa Clara County Model Airplane Skypark, where (if we’re lucky) we’ll see an air show of fast, agile planes doing showy aerobatics. After passing under Hwy 101, we cross Coyote Creek on a wide bridge, run through an old orchard, and end in the middle of a subdivision. From there, we’ll follow city streets to the Anderson Lake County Pk. where we stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we return the same way to Hellyer Park for a round trip of about 32.5 miles.
What to bring: All riders MUST wear a helmet and should carry a pump. Bikes should be in good condition. Bring a water bottle, spare inner tube, patch kit, sunscreen, and snacks to share (optional). Due to unpredictable weather, a light jacket is suggested for cool weather conditions.
Directions and Information: We will send information in separate email.
Help needed: Group leaders and flat-fixers needed in case we split up into multiple groups.
No SAG Support but we will be equipped for flats and minor repairs.
Bocce Ball Open
Sep 1
Date
October 11, 2009 at 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM
Location
Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos, 565 University Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030, 408-395-7650
Cost
$22 members
$25 guests
Contact
David Tom, bocce@NiseiSkiClub.org
Sign Up
Campo di Bocce event sign up form
Information
Join us for a fun afternoon of Bocce Ball. Don’t know how to play? We will provide instruction and everything you need. Is playing Bocce Ball hard? If you can roll a ball, you can play Bocce Ball. Bocce Ball is usually played in teams of four. Teams will be randomly selected at the event. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of Bocce Ball with your fellow NSC members and guests and find out who will be the 2009 NSC Bocce Ball champions.
Where: www.campodibocce.com – Take Hwy 17 (880) south to ‘Highway 9/Los Gatos/Saratoga Road’ exit. This will send you in one direction, west. At the first stop light, University Avenue turn right. Follow until you come to a three-way stop sign. The cross street is Andrews Avenue.
Schedule: 1:30pm for instruction, team assignment, etc. (Court time is 2:00pm – 3:30pm)
Includes: 1½ Hours reserved court time, instruction, equipment, appetizers and soft drinks.
Sign up by: September 30, 2009
This event is limited to 24 people. High heel shoes are not permitted on Bocce courts. Gentlemen are not permitted to wear sleeveless shirts or tank tops.
Date
October 17, 2009 from 09:15 AM to 01:30 PM
Location
Huddart Park in San Mateo, Zwierlein picnic area
Cost
Free
Contact
Brian Chan, huddart@NiseiSkiClub.org
Sign Up
Waivers need to be signed at the event.
Information
Join us in the coastal redwoods for a hike of about 5 miles in Huddart Park on Oct.17. Days can still be warm this time of year so this mostly shaded park can be a great escape. Go West off Hwy 280 on Woodside Road (Hwy 84) in San Mateo county (watch for particularly vigilant cops in Woodside). Bear right just after the main part of town onto Kings Mtn. Road for about 3 miles on a very winding and steep road to the park on the right. Meet at the Zwierlein picnic area at 9:15 AM. NOTE: THIS IS A
CHANGE FROM THE MIWOK AREA IN LAST MONTH’S FLYER. Bring layered clothes for changeable weather, a hat, strong hiking shoes, a lunch (optional) with drinks and possibly something to share and a camera. We will also suggest places for lunch after the hike about a half hour away by car. Cost to enter the park is $5 per car, so carpooling is highly recommended. If you would like, you can meet at my house in Campbell, just W of San Tomas Expressway and consolidate vehicles there. I can also help you pair up with other hikers. I plan to leave my place at no later than 8:30 AM and can take 5 more people. For a more detailed description of the hike, go to here.
Contact Brian Chan to sign up.
Day at the Races
Sep 1
Date
November 07, 2009 at 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location
Golden Gate Fields Racetrack Turf Club 1100 Eastshore Hwy, Berkeley, CA 94710
Cost
$32.00 per person (Limited to 25).
Sign up deadline: Oct 15, 2009
Contact
Greg Wong, goldengatefields@NiseiSkiClub.org
Sign Up
Golden Gate Fields Sign Up Form
Information
Join the Nisei Ski Club in a day at the horse races on the weekend of the 2010 Breeders Cup. Watch the races in the style of the Kings. Sit in a comfortable sheltered environment with panoramic views or watch the race on your monitor at your table. Place a bet on a horse and win.
Event price includes a prime rib buffet at the Turf Club, valet parking, and Race program. A BART shuttle is available for those who do not drive. You must be at least 18 years of age to wager a bet.
Dress Code enforced. All guests are requested to dress in a smart casual style. No jeans. We discourage sweatpants/suits, T-shirts, baseball hats, and thong style shoes. Guests who arrive in shorts of any style, or tank-tops, or clothing with offensive logos will be denied access.
Sign up quickly. First 8 people who sign up can get their picture taken with the winning horse.
The destination for Trip 1 is two days of skiing and snowboarding at Squaw Valley USA with two nights stay at the Sands in Reno, NV. All bus transportation is included. Please see the itinerary for more details.
Special Announcement: The first 5 sign ups for Trip 1 will receive a $5 rebate off of Trip 1. The rebate will be given on the bus during the trip. The winners will be determined by the Trip Director.
Date
Friday, January 8 to Sunday, January 10, 2010
Sign Up Deadline
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Please do not wait until after the deadline to sign up. However, if it is close to the deadline, or if the deadline has passed, there still might be room so please contact David Jensen, Trip Director, at weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org for details.
Itinerary
All times are approximate, unless indicated and are subject to change and also depend on weather conditions. The times listed below are typical for clear weather.
Friday, January 8, 2010
- 6:30 pm (firm) Depart 4th Street Bowl in San Jose
- 7:45 pm (firm) Depart El Cerrito Community Center
- Dinner is served on the bus
- 9:45 pm Depart 49er Auto-Truck Plaza in Sacramento
- Watch a movie
- 11:59 pm (approximately) Arrive at the Sands in Reno
Saturday, January 9, 2010
- 7:45 am depart the Sands
- Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
- Collect money for lift tickets on the bus
- 8:45 am Arrive at Squaw Valley
- 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
- 5:00 pm depart Squaw Valley
- 6:00 pm Arrive back at the Sands in Reno
Sunday, January 10, 2010
- 7:45 am depart the Sands
- Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
- 8:45 am Arrive at Squaw Valley
- 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
- 5:00 pm depart Squaw Valley
- 10:00 pm Arrive (approximately) back to Bay Area
Cost
$135 for Nisei Ski Club members, Bay Area Councils of Ski Club members, and Far West Ski Association members.
$160 for non-members
Lift Tickets
Lift tickets are not included in the cost of the trip. You may chose to use your season pass, a coupon, or, as most participants do, take advantage of the group rate lift tickets. We collect money on the bus for the lift tickets prior to arriving at the resort.
Group rates for Squaw Valley are:
- 2-day lift ticket: $107
- 1-day lift ticket: $63
- 1-day lift ticket senior (65-75): $45
Tour Leaders
Karen Soo and Tom Lee.
Contact
David Jensen
Trip Director
weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org
Sign Up
Special Deal: Ski & Snowboard with Us for as Low as $89
The destination for Trip 2 is two days of skiing and snowboarding at Alpine on Saturday and Sugar Bowl on Sunday with two nights stay at the Sands in Reno, NV. All bus transportation is included. Please see the itinerary for more details.
Date
Friday, February 19 to Sunday, February 21, 2010
Sign Up Deadline
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Please do not wait until after the deadline to sign up. However, if it is close to the deadline, or if the deadline has passed, there still might be room so please contact David Jensen, Trip Director, at weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org for details.
Itinerary
All times are approximate, unless indicated and are subject to change and also depend on weather conditions. The times listed below are typical for clear weather.
Friday, February 19, 2010
- 6:30 pm (firm) Depart 4th Street Bowl in San Jose
- 7:45 pm (firm) Depart El Cerrito Community Center
- Dinner is served on the bus
- 9:45 pm Depart 49er Auto-Truck Plaza in Sacramento
- Watch a movie
- 11:59 pm (approximately) Arrive at the Sands in Reno
Saturday, February 20, 2010
- 7:45 am depart the Sands
- Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
- Collect money for lift tickets on the bus
- 8:45 am Arrive at Alpine
- 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
- 5:00 pm depart Alpine
- 6:00 pm Arrive back at the Sands in Reno
Sunday, February 21, 2010
- 7:45 am depart the Sands
- Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
- Collect money for lift tickets on the bus
- 8:45 am Arrive at Sugar Bowl
- 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
- 5:00 pm depart Sugar Bowl
- 10:00 pm (approximately) Arrive back to the Bay Area
Cost
$135 for Nisei Ski Club members, Bay Area Councils of Ski Club members, and Far West Ski Association members.
$160 for non-members
Lift Tickets
Lift tickets are not included in the cost of the trip. You may chose to use your season pass, a coupon, or, as most participants do, take advantage of the group rate lift tickets. We collect money on the bus for the lift tickets prior to arriving at the resort.
Group rates for Alpine Meadows are:
- $55 for adults
- $4o for seniors (62+)
Group rates for Sugar Bowl are:
- $49 for adults
- $41 for seniors (60+)
Tour Leaders
Amy Tsuhako and Morgan Hua.
Contact
David Jensen
Trip Director
weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org
Sign Up
Special Deal: Ski & Snowboard with Us for as Low as $89
The destination for Trip 3 is two days of skiing and snowboarding at Northstar with two nights stay at the Sands in Reno, NV. All bus transportation is included. Please see the itinerary for more details.
Date
Friday, February 26 to Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sign Up Deadline
Monday, February 22, 2010
Please do not wait until after the deadline to sign up. However, if it is close to the deadline, or if the deadline has passed, there still might be room so please contact David Jensen, Trip Director, at weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org for details.
Itinerary
All times are approximate, unless indicated and are subject to change and also depend on weather conditions. The times listed below are typical for clear weather.
Friday, February 26, 2010
- 6:30 pm (firm) Depart 4th Street Bowl in San Jose
- 7:45 pm (firm) Depart El Cerrito Community Center
- Dinner is served on the bus
- 9:45 pm Depart 49er Auto-Truck Plaza in Sacramento
- Watch a movie
- 11:59 pm (approximately) Arrive at the Sands in Reno
Saturday, February 27, 2010
- 7:45 am depart the Sands
- Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
- Collect money for lift tickets on the bus
- 8:45 am Arrive at Northstar
- 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
- 5:00 pm depart Northstar
- 6:00 pm Arrive back at the Sands in Reno
Sunday, February 28, 2010
- 7:45 am depart the Sands
- Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
- 8:45 am Arrive at Northstar
- 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
- 5:00 pm depart Northstar
- Dinner is served on the bus
- 10:00 pm (approximately) Arrive back to the Bay Area
Cost
$135 for Nisei Ski Club members, Bay Area Councils of Ski Club members, and Far West Ski Association members.
$160 for non-members
Lift Tickets
Lift tickets are not included in the cost of the trip. You may chose to use your season pass, a coupon, or, as most participants do, take advantage of the group rate lift tickets. We collect money on the bus for the lift tickets prior to arriving at the resort.
Northstar-at-Tahoe group lift ticket rates are as follows:
- $57 for a 1-day adult ticket
- $107 for a 2-day adult ticket
- $46 for a 1-day senior ticket ($92 for 2 days)
Tour Leaders
Sherry Yamamoto and Karen Soo.
Contact
David Jensen
Trip Director
weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org
Sign Up
Special Deal: Ski & Snowboard with Us for as Low as $89
The destination for Trip 4 is two days of skiing and snowboarding. Saturday at Alpine Meadows and Sunday at Northstar with two nights stay at the Sands in Reno, NV. All bus transportation is included. Please see the itinerary for more details.
Date
Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14, 2010
Sign Up Deadline
Friday, March 5, 2010
Please do not wait until after the deadline to sign up. However, if it is close to the deadline, or if the deadline has passed, there still might be room so please contact David Jensen, Trip Director, at weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org for details.
Itinerary
All times are approximate, unless indicated and are subject to change and also depend on weather conditions. The times listed below are typical for clear weather.
Friday, March 12, 2010
- 6:30 pm (firm) Depart 4th Street Bowl in San Jose
- 7:45 pm (firm) Depart El Cerrito Community Center
- Dinner is served on the bus
- 9:45 pm Depart 49er Auto-Truck Plaza in Sacramento
- Watch a movie
- 11:59 pm (approximately) Arrive at the Sands in Reno
Saturday, March 13, 2010
- 7:45 am depart the Sands
- Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
- Collect money for lift tickets on the bus
- 8:45 am Arrive at Alpine Meadows
- 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
- 5:00 pm depart Alpine Meadows
- 5:30 pm Arrive back at the Sands in Reno
- 7:00 pm Potluck dinner
Sunday, March 14, 2010
- 7:45 am depart the Sands
- Continental Breakfast is served on the bus
- 8:45 am Arrive at Northstar
- 3:30 pm Aprés ski snacks, soft drinks, and beer available
- 5:00 pm depart Northstar
- Dinner is served on the bus
- 10:00 pm (approximately) Arrive back to the Bay Area
Cost
$135 for Nisei Ski Club members, Bay Area Councils of Ski Club members, and Far West Ski Association members.
$139 for former-members
Lift Tickets
Lift tickets are not included in the cost of the trip. You may chose to use your season pass, a coupon, or, as most participants do, take advantage of the group rate lift tickets. We collect money on the bus for the lift tickets prior to arriving at the resort.
Group rates for Alpine are:
- $55 for adults
- $40 for seniors (age 62 – 69)
- $20 for super seniors (age 70+)
- $65 for 2 hour beginner lesson, lift ticket, equipment rental
- $87 for 4 hour beginner lesson, lift ticket, equipment rental
- $87 for 2 hour intermediate lesson, lift ticket, equipment rental
- $105 for 4 hour intermediate lesson, lift ticket, equipment rental
- $30 for equipment rental only
Group rates for Northstar are:
- $57 for adults
- $46 for seniors (age 65-69)
- $33 for adults (special rate)
- $17 for super seniors (age 70+)
- $79 for 2.5 hour lesson, lift ticket, equipment rental
- $35 for equipment rental only
- $23 for cross country ski package
Tour Leaders
Morgan Hua and David Uyeda.
Contact
David Jensen
Trip Director
weekendtrip@niseiskiclub.org
