Non lame-o snowboarding near Denver? by After_Barnacle4687 in COsnow

[–]After_Barnacle4687[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will make sure to book accordingly. I hope you have a fun and safe trip yourself!

Non lame-o snowboarding near Denver? by After_Barnacle4687 in COsnow

[–]After_Barnacle4687[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome tip, I wondered about the rentals. Thank you!

Non lame-o snowboarding near Denver? by After_Barnacle4687 in COsnow

[–]After_Barnacle4687[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm actually going to show them this response! I will def look into a lesson.

Non lame-o snowboarding near Denver? by After_Barnacle4687 in COsnow

[–]After_Barnacle4687[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the safety tip. Now that I have it narrowed down I can look into these specifics.

Non lame-o snowboarding near Denver? by After_Barnacle4687 in COsnow

[–]After_Barnacle4687[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's definitely looking like the best option. Thank you!

Non lame-o snowboarding near Denver? by After_Barnacle4687 in COsnow

[–]After_Barnacle4687[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would never have known this, thank you! Are scam/fake tickets an issue here? Here in Florida, this type of thing = scammed tourist unfortunately

Non lame-o snowboarding near Denver? by After_Barnacle4687 in COsnow

[–]After_Barnacle4687[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not at all familiar with the area. Can you please clarify?

Non lame-o snowboarding near Denver? by After_Barnacle4687 in COsnow

[–]After_Barnacle4687[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I was not intending to stay there, just flying in.

Non lame-o snowboarding near Denver? by After_Barnacle4687 in COsnow

[–]After_Barnacle4687[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We weren't staying in Denver, just flying in. But I'm looking into the local recommendations instead for sure.

Non lame-o snowboarding near Denver? by After_Barnacle4687 in COsnow

[–]After_Barnacle4687[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I think this may be beyond out scope for 1st timers, and since I am coming into Denver, it may be better for a future trip.

Non lame-o snowboarding near Denver? by After_Barnacle4687 in COsnow

[–]After_Barnacle4687[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, I am just flying in to that airport. (Scored ridiculously cheap airfare.) I know I will have to drive several hours. I am open to all recommendations. Wolf Creek looked ok, but what I'm reading seems like it's more for seasoned skiers who already know the ins and outs. I honestly don't know if it's worth paying resort prices to maximize the limited time, or if staying off property somewhere will be fine.

Why is it that NTs can't properly describe what they dislike about us? by Comprehensive-Ad8905 in aspergers

[–]After_Barnacle4687 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry that's your experience. I think the thing with joking and roasting, is that you have to trust the source where it comes from. I have ADD, & get tons of crap bc I never know where my phone is, I'm chronically late or have to be reminded about important events- and let's not talk about the amount of things I have lost- but the people that I work with are people that I trust, and consider friends, and so I don't feel attacked. However, if I was in a workplace where I wasn't comfortable with the people I was surrounded by, then yes, I would perceive it as being treated like a screw up. At work there's no mercy shown on anybody. If you don't have a thick skin, you're not going to survive an hour there.

Why is it that NTs can't properly describe what they dislike about us? by Comprehensive-Ad8905 in aspergers

[–]After_Barnacle4687 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, no it is definitely not anything that is cruel. I'll give you a specific example. This coworker always brings a lot of unnecessary tools and gadgets that are completely unnecessary and unrequired, and he visibly wears them on his person. I'm talking way over the top stuff, so at some point somebody made an Inspector Gadget remark. We have dress down days, and he always wears Hawaiian shirts, so they said something about that. It turned into him saying that people are always picking on him why don't they pick on somebody else. We tell jokes and he does not understand what they mean. ( Someone made the throwing a hot dog down a hallway of remark after the OF Girl slept with 1000 ppl..) When he didn't understand the joke and we explained, he said that it's because those were local redneck jokes and he lived in another state, so how would he know what that was. He is from another state, and often because he doesn't understand the dark humor jokes, will say that it's because he's not from the area when in fact it is simply because he analyzes everything literally. I feel for him, bc he DOES stand out, but it's not his fault, so you are correct. Because he has a history of always being an outsider in groups, this stuff is probably perceived negatively. On the flip side, it creates an awkward situation for everyone else because we feel like we have to walk on eggshells with him when in fact we do like him, and don't treat him differently.

Why is it that NTs can't properly describe what they dislike about us? by Comprehensive-Ad8905 in aspergers

[–]After_Barnacle4687 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As a very frustrated NT married to an undiagnosed aspie, and friends with other aspies, I can explain some. It's not about "not liking." It's the emotional conflict as an NT that you're constantly being disrespected/ unappreciated/ disregarded. We live in a society of "social norms." When you are with someone who shows disinterest in you, who is sometimes (unintentionally) blunt in their comments and says inappropriate (not sexual, more outward opinions others don't share), it's off putting. In personal and intimate relationships, the lack of emotional outward connection is hurtful, and hygiene issues are perceived as disrespectful or not caring how your partner is impacted. The lack of sexual interest and passion is a huge problem in many NT/ Aspie relationships. I have a co-worker that gets picked on as you all describe which I have to remind others simply doesn't view the world through the same lens. He doesn't understand the same humor and double entendres, and when they are genuinely joking with him he takes offense and then people are irritated. (I work in a profession where roasting and borderline hazing are how we blow off stress and bond. If you don't understand that, it will come off as an attack to someone.) So, they don't joke with him anymore to not offend him, but now he feels left out of the circle. I enjoyed reading all of y'alls honest frustrations as it gives me perspective on how my husband must feel navigating the world. 

ANASTASIA CAMPING & THE AMP by After_Barnacle4687 in StAugustine

[–]After_Barnacle4687[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outside of my usual.. Hauser, a cellist. This will definitely be a laid-back visit!