VAL GOSSIP IN THE MARMOTTE TIMES

08 December 2003


Keeping you abreast of the latest happenings in Val d'Isère, the local Marmotte Times brings us all the latest gossip.

Happy Families
As is always the way at the start of the season there have been a number of reported cases of internal work liaisons as staff get to know each other before looking further afield. Dicks staff are always traditionally good at happy families and this year looks like no exception with Ben and Emma reportedly playing the first hand. Not wishing to be left out the Moris crew have been teaming up although no points have been scored as old runs and bumps are being re-visited.

3 minutes and it's all over
Don't fear if you are feeling left out as there are plans afoot for a speed dating night in Dicks. This should suit most of the fresh faced first-timers and probably some of those older skied out seasoned ones as well. With 3 minutes to make an impression, that will give some time for a couple of fags and a coffee.

Staff training
The beauty therapists of a certain luxury tour operator have just arrived back from training in Courchevel, although rather than picking up beauty tips they got some training off a couple of chefs. Let's hope they didn't get a bun in the oven.

Danish Drinking Stallion
Still on the game theme - the Danish Drinking Stallion himself - Klaus from the Danois - has been playing the guessing game after a long night on the sauce when he woke up next to a young lady (he assures us it was). Not remembering who she was, or more importantly what they'd done he quizzed her in English. This was his first mistake as she gave him a bemused and rather upset look and replied in Danish...

Hat-trick
Ed the bean counter is probably the most successful member of staff in town having notched up 3 in 3 at the start of the season.

Sparkie ignites the Pacific
Sparks have been flying in the Pacific with the new barmaids boosting Guffy' s bar takings.

Morisitis
'Morisitis' is now a recognised disease which involves staff of the pub coming back from skiing either severely maimed or walking like they've been to Barrymore's house. Pape, the manager, likes to lead from the front, and had quite a few bouts of the disease last season. With the new season but a few hours old he's already been in the wars, after coming back from the hill with a busted face.

Where have you been all my life?
The following is the transcript of a (brief) conversation which took place between Swearbox, barman in the pacific, and a young filly he had aspirations towards;
Swearbox: 'Where have you been all my life'.
Girl: 'Well, I haven't even been alive for most of it you fat bas*ard'!'.

For more in-depth gossip, pick up a copy of the Marmotte Times out in resort...

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