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    seattle

    in Spray

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by Dumpster Diver:

    Does being a member of REI make me in with the granola crowd? Will I then be accepted as cool by you people in the Northwest
    [Wazzup]

    No, it probably makes you approx 47 years old, caucasian male, married, college educated, with two kids, and too much disposable income on your hands. You've been getting the family into car-camping and snowshoeing, and trying to relive your youth.

    But nobody ever said that wasn't cool!!!

    seattle

    in Spray

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    quote:
    Originally posted by iain:

    when I need to shop and compare nalgene salt and pepper shakers that is where I go.

    [laf]

    And we appreciate your business!

     

    mattp,

    I and just about the rest of the company is aware of all the issues of which you speak. I have been made aware of some changes in the climbing department to come starting this spring, and I'll look forward to your feedback then, too. Maybe we can improve on some of the challenges we've experienced.

    seattle

    in Spray

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    quote:
    Originally posted by dbconlin:

    Problem with REI (Jules take note) is that it has a little of everything, but not much of anything. It is hard to compare brands/models/etc to see which is "just right" for you, when all REI offers is one or maybe two items, that are the most general use among similar products, likely to serve the occasional users needs, but not very specialized and/or technical in application. Also, REI brand products tend to be cheap imitations that just don't quite work right.

     

    Has anyone been to Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder, CO. Awesome selection!

    db,

    thanks for the feedback. I think we're trying harder to target particular user-groups, including some of the higher end techie stuff. But we will never be everything to everyone. It never has been. The co-op has evolved since the days of being run out of Lloyd and Mary's attic in West Seattle when the assortment may have been targeted to hard-core mountaineers, but that neglected a whole bunch of other end-users who might be intimidated to walk into a smaller, specialty retailer.

     

    I've been to Neptune's a couple of times, it is a veritable museum of mountaineering. I loved it! Excellent store.

    Climber Dog's

    in Climber's Board

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    quote:
    Originally posted by icegirl:

    or chew up a ballpoint pen and get ink on the new-ish carpet. D'oh. At least it is watersoluble...
    -

     

    but how can you be mad at that face...

    You can't! That's the whole point... what a darling dog. Icegirl, I might need some help in the training arena....

     

    Lam, I want to see a pic of your dog. I love dogs, waited YEARS to get one. Happened upon the right puppy a year ago. He's now 14 months old, Landseer Newfoundland with mild hip dysplasia. I think I exacerbated his condition taking him hiking too early. At least with a smaller dog you don't have to worry about their growth pattern damaging the skeletal system. I don't think he will ever be a hiker or even a "hanging out at the crag" dog, I am too vigilant with his clumsiness (partially puppy-hood, Newfies are puppies till 2 years) and worried he'll break a leg. If a 40 lb dog breaks a leg, we can carry her out. If Dragon breaks a leg, I'll have to call SAR.

    web page

    Big Four Ice Caves?

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    Lam,

    Head up the Mtn Loop Hwy, approx 14 miles (?) past the Verlot Public Service Center, see the Big Four Ice Caves trailhead to the right. Road to parking lot is gated as of last weekend. Park outside of gate, adds about .25 miles to a 2 mile round-trip. Cold as heck last weekend, caves seemed pretty solid, but my partner reminded me "it doesn't bother you this is enough ice to kill you?" when I wandered inside. Toproping in the furthest-west cave and bouldering all over the basin with incredibly easy access. The drive is about 1.5 hours from Seattle.

     

    [ 11-06-2002, 09:05 PM: Message edited by: jules ]

    I'm okay.

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    MSM = methyl sulfonyl methane, a sulfuric compound. Of base alkalinity, it has purportedly been beneficial in the healthy formation of cartilage/connective tissues. My 1 year old dog, who has hip dysplasia, gets that plus glucosamine plus vit C every day. His dysplasia hasn't improved, but it hasn't worsened either.

    My 41-year-old human body gets one every once in a while, too. [smile]

    Also acts as a natural anti-inflammatory.

     

    [ 10-25-2002, 08:20 PM: Message edited by: jules ]

    PUB CLUB 9/20

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    quote:
    Originally posted by allison:

    quote:
    Originally posted by jules:

    If you can't mapquest it, PM me, I may be able to give you directions.

    But only if you ask her, real, real nice.
    [laf]
    What she said.....

     

    [laf]

    PUB CLUB 9/20

    in Climber's Board

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    The Latona, Sept 17th, I'll be there around 7pm.

     

    6423 Latona Ave NE

    Seattle, WA 98115-6556

     

    A block or so off of Green Lake a couple of blocks off of I-5. If you can't mapquest it, PM me, I may able to give you directions.

    Icy Hot: Frostbite Prevention

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    quote:
    Originally posted by jules:

    Originally posted by fern:

    [QB]is Icy Hot like tiger balm or something? those creams that feel hot even though there is no actual energy source.

     

    Yes, that is what it's like. I tested some stuff from the office (yeah, yeah, I work for REI, OK) called "Toast," and I had "Performance Toast" ("Warmup & 2nd day soreness" - mild warmth, less than a hand warmer packet), "Menthol Toast" ("Intense warmup and specific injury recovery" - pretty damn hot, more than a hand warmer packet right against your skin), and "Screamin Toast" ("Specific injury recovery" - they forgot to tell you how to recover from the BURNS!!!!!) I still have the emotional and physical scars.

    [Wink]

     

    [ 09-11-2002, 09:40 PM: Message edited by: jules ]

    Ultimate SportsMobile

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    Ummm... why not Allison? What if Allison and I take our cars to the same place? [Wink]

    Anyway:

    Matt's Greenwood Autocare on Greenwood Ave. Mention a regular customer referred you and you might get a 10% discount. He's the absolute best I've taken any vehicle to, he's honest and tells me when I DON'T need new brakes, and I've never had to take my vehicle (Subaru) back to him and say, "hey, Matt, you said you fixed that thing, but it's still happening." He gets it done right the 1st time.

    Been taking my car there since I bought it 4 years ago.

     

    [ 09-09-2002, 09:57 PM: Message edited by: jules ]

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