The annual 'Spudfest' has come and gone for another year! RRRR I hear you all say? Well that's 6 years now, and I really enjoyed it...possibly the best one yet, and with much appreciated help from Steve & Vanessa and Lloyd and everyone else that helped to make it go smoothly. These photos are courtesy of Alex (so thankyou Alex!) and I hope they remind you a little of the evening. I hope you are all on them! Thanks again, and see you all soon. Sam ****Please feel free to leave comments on the photos****

We thought we'd try something different this year. A different resort from Les Arcs, Val Cenis was quiter and more basic, but this was its attraction. Maybe not a great selection of slopes, but there was a 'weeks worth' nonetheless. The other difference this year was travelling by coach - something we all agreed wont be happening again. But a very nice holiday in all. Great to have 4 new members there - Dave, Andy, Paul and Sam. But it will always be remembered for, "Tell Her I'm Italian....! I'm on fire!!". Videos can be seen on YouTube @ http://uk.youtube.com/user/samspencer . Peace Out...

New York is an absolutely amazing city. I've always wanted to go, and couldnt pass up such a great opportunity to visit such a mysterious and enchanting place. It surpassed all of my expectations and was everything I thought and hoped it would be. You have to go! The atmosphere, landmarks, character, people...and shopping are all great! Please enjoy.

Yes, it's a new year...and commeth March 10th-17th...commeth the skiing holiday...commeth the machine. Same Country & Same Resort. But there were 2 losses in personnel (Rach & Emma) and 1 new addition (in Jasmine). The snow wasn't quite as good as last year, but how the fine suculent bulging delicacies on offer in the many a local restaurants made up for it! Enjoy.... (And if you can spot Alex with a 'Normal' face please let me know)

Les Arcs, Southern France. It was an excellent holiday. Very tiring, but very very enjoyable. There was great accomodation, great food & drink, great weather, scenery and friends. Thoroughly recommended as a place to go. Please leave a comment on the holiday.

Guatemala is a very colourful country, and alot more traditional than the other countries. Their dress, food and drink is very traditional. (Notice the way the women and chidren dress in the colourful clothing). Even though its very poor, the people are wonderful and will always stop and chat.

The 2nd poorest country in Latin America after Haiti. Granada is a very bustling 'City' (even though only the size of a small UK town). With a huge market and shopping street, everyone has something to sell. Thecentral plaza is a great place to sit with a beer and watch the world go by.

Panama is totally different to the other countries. It's alot more westernised and modern. And its also alot wealthier because of the revenue from the canal. (Around £1million/day). They still use US dollars as their main currency as the exchange rate to their own currency is the same. Though still a nice country to visit.