Dru

quote: Originally posted by sk: everyone is writing books and I think I will write on as well sk:borntospray ,how to piss off women who climb I bet they are mad cause you are picking up all the proposals that used to fly their way. maybe you should stick up a photo of your wedding ring so they know its all in fun.

quote: Originally posted by matthewmc23: You guys are a riot. I hope you all get there and climb and aren't just a bunch of cyber sand baggin' spray lords. There certainly seems to be quite an ongoing dialogue of gradeshoolesque bathroom banter. But I really like the little animated smiley faces. How do I use those? none of us climb. we all suck

quote: Originally posted by texplorer: Ah yes, Fred pioneered early breeding of snaffles in the wild. Truly a legend. I think he backed away from the snaffle industry because he thought it was getting to political. Word has it he keeps detailed records of snaffle sitings in fedex folders. I even have reason to believe he is monitoring their numbers in the wild for the govt. Do you ever notice how he doesn't ever quite say what it is that he does for work. hmmmmmm........ He's oldschool enough to be embarassed of the fact he's pimpin' a stable of Tacoma's finest...

I heard that (juicy gossip) tex's snaffle breeding farm is right next to the Pepperidge Farms rendering plant where they make the horsecock and if a snaffle gets sick or injured they just toss it over the fence Dont eat that horsecock - you might catch "Mad Snafflehound Disease". Characterized by wrinklyness, saying "What" frequently and a dependence on payphones so you have to use one every few hours... I think we all know of one local celebrity who suffers from this....

quote: Originally posted by kainsacad: The ... ness; don't you think you could attract more people by running your own site! are you dissing thelawngoddess??? oooh lemme get some chips and beer to watch the spectacular flamage. i expect to see plenty of published PMs and other net warfare

it looks like this from the summit of wedge

I don't believe you can actually see the N face route from wedge summit but you can from the wedge-weart col?

I can see a big snowpatch on the east ridge of Viennese, looking north from my office, so I wouldnt be surprised if the slabs on the north side are damp, or downright wet, in spots. The south face looks dry and toasty.

quote: Originally posted by texplorer: Anything goes down in Mexico. Besides you can't be too careful with this breed. They have sharp claws and sharp pointy teeth. You have to have respect for something the locals call "El grande raton de diablo." Maybe you can get some Taco Bell sponsorship cause when you encounter de fearsome MexiSnaf in the wilds of Baja you are gonna Run For The Border!

This could be made into a Movie of the Week special!! "Never Cry Snafflehound" narrated by Fred Beckey. Our hero is hiding from the Tool when he is attacked by a cougar. "You big pussy!" he cries, pinning the thing to the trail. Then we cut to the commercial for Furball brand catnip based bug repellent.

Snafflehound balls = Mountain Oysters

Hoot hoot! That is them.

quote: Originally posted by jon: quote:Originally posted by Dru: The North Face of Shuksan was "put up" in 1923. Who taught you climber slang, stranger? Drul I believe the correct term would be sent, ie the north face of Shuksan was "sent" in 1923. That way everyone from the climbing gyms will understand. But was it an onsight, flash, redpoint or pinkpoint, and if you use another parties' kicked steps does that count as aid? Also were there leashes on their ice axes?

Late July was a great time to do the north face of the Owls last year (see p. 216 Alpine Select)

Does that mean the white stuff on it is alpomayonnaise?

The North Face of Shuksan was "put up" in 1923. Who taught you climber slang, stranger?

Don at least 3 or 4 separate people have reported to me that the rock was loose and rubble maybe they were just looking from the east ridge or they were backing off on the 2nd pitch I don't know. Maybe they were just running a disinformation strategy? "Oh yeah the Bugaboos - horrible rubble - don't go near them".

The phrase "22lb. ass baby" I believe will see more usage in the future.

quote: Originally posted by trask: I can't speak for Caveman and Dru, but here's a pic. of my large tool I see you have a leash on your tool. I also notice your big tool is black. Just dont show me no pictures of your bent shaft... reminds me of the Tami Knight cartoon about the 3 ice climbers in the drag queen bar...

I'm authorized to buy stuff for Cascadeclimbers.Com!!! What is the corporate credit card number Jon??

quote: Originally posted by klenke: Is that how you guys do it up in Canada, Dru? Why not use duct tape instead of a cork? Duct tape works for everything (except for fixing ducts; bowel ducts excluded). I got the idea from this weeks "Maakies" - see Maakies for details as this is one cartoon I will not be posting for fear of offending someone or other... In Canada, there is no mountain you have to carry your shit out with you from. Incidentally I find the broad leaves of devils club most useful for TP if by chance you run out. But you gotta wipe with the spiny side out!!!

Holly you can check the site Climbers Access Society of BC web or there is info posted in Valhalla-Pure and at MEC concerning the closures showing what areas are closed, open etc. You should check your pms i preplied to you some info about the falcons a month ago and you still haven't looked at it!! As to why the falcons moved - a bald eagle killed the female (Elsie) last year and speculation is the same male (Albert) moved with his new female to a new nest site this year. They chose the Flats..duh they should have moved to NW Passage or Zodiac Wall... Anyways the closure is only until July 31... 3 more weeks...

{whew} when you said you had a raspberry wound showing i thought perhaps the sores had started to break-out youve still got time to seek treatment. its a "chronic" condition

Use a cork while you are on the mountain. Remove cork afterwards.