Bronco

Yeah, you could think of it in these terms - you are on a ledge watching cerebral fluid leak out the ear of your partner who just cratered on the 10th pitch of the N. Ridge of (insert favorite mountain)he may or may not survive the night. Do you say - a. "call in the calvary" and activate your beacon or b. "good thing we don't have one of those pussy rescue beacons, any last words dude?" I really don't care to die in the mountains and if the thing isn't huge enough to hinder speed and they are proven effective, I will seriously consider picking one up. You could also carry it when you go to pub clubs incase you get lost and need diro's.

I thought Ted Kennedy was the devil? Can I play? I have never played but I can drink beer and I heal fast. I always thought rugby looked like the real deal. I did play that game most guys play right after high school. You know, it resembles football except no refs or pads or rules. Oh yeah, and I only want to play if it's raining, muddy and cold.

From The Everett Herald Satellite system soon to locate those who get lost in the wilds By David Ho Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Hikers, mountain climbers, hunters and others who could find themselves lost or hurt soon will have a new way to call for help: a hand-held device that signals the same satellite rescue system that has watched over pilots and boaters for two decades. Information about the satellite rescue system can be found online at www.sarsat.noaa.gov/. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which runs the rescue system, plans to announce the new program today. The "personal locator beacons" will be available to the public starting at about $300 on July 1. "We're going to see a lot of usage among those who spend a lot of time in the outdoors, who go into really remote places where cell phones just don't work," said Lt. Daniel Karlson, a NOAA spokesman. Karlson said outdoor outfitters will sell or rent the beacons. People taking long car trips would be better off with cell phones, he said, but they also could carry beacons in case emergencies occur where phones don't work. The beacon sends an electronic SOS to satellites, which relay the distress call through an NOAA control center in Suitland, Md., outside Washington, D.C. NOAA then contacts local rescuers. Australia, Canada, Russia and several European countries already allow broad use of personal beacons. Use of the beacons in the United States has been limited to planes and ships because the agencies involved weren't ready to coordinate a nationwide rescue system on land, Karlson said. The few exceptions included personal beacons used by U.S. Forest Service rangers and in the escape kits of NASA astronauts. Last week, the Federal Communications Commission approved the use of personal beacons on land. The agency said the devices will make rescuers' jobs easier, saving lives, time and money. A test program in Alaska, which has allowed the use of personal beacons since 1994, has resulted in hundreds of rescues. "It takes the search out of search and rescue," said Randy Crosby, who directs rescue teams in Barrow, Alaska. In its 20 years of operation, the satellite rescue system has helped save close to 14,000 people worldwide, including about 4,300 in the United States. One was Mike Ryan, 46, a stunt driver from Los Angeles. In 1985, the small plane he was flying crashed, leaving him with crushed feet and ankles in a remote area of New Mexico. The crash set off his plane's beacon, and rescue crews found him 17 hours later. He said it was just in time: "I had enough blood for maybe another hour." The satellite rescue system was born in 1972 after a plane carrying two congressmen crashed in a remote part of Alaska. A massive, 39-day search found no trace of House Majority Leader Hale Boggs, D-La., or Rep. Nick Begich, D-Alaska. Congress responded by requiring every U.S. aircraft to carry a transmitter that would broadcast a homing signal after a crash. Ultimately, the United States, Canada, France and the Soviet Union created the satellite rescue system. The operation now involves 32 countries with ground stations around the world. There are no penalties for accidental false alarms, but people who deliberately misuse the devices can be fined $250,000, imprisoned for six years and made to pay rescue costs, Karlson said. He said the government works to educate beacon owners so "someone doesn't go out there and stub their toe and trip this thing off." "We want this as a last resort," he said. ______________________________________________ Seems like cheap insurance to me, I wonder how much they wiegh?

A couple of New Jersey hunters are out in the woods when one of them falls to the ground. He doesn't seem to be breathing, his eyes are rolled back in his head. The other guy whips out his cell phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps to the operator: 'My friend is dead! What can I do?' The operator, in a calm soothing voice says: 'Just take it easy. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead.' There is a silence, then a shot is heard. The guy's voice comes back on the line. He says: 'OK, now what?'

After another day of angst at the office, I knew I needed to climb last night. Something tough, and solo. Problem was, I needed to clean the gutters on the ole' homestead and to make matters worse, it was getting dark and cold, fast. I quickly decided to hang the hose from my back pocket and launched into the overhanging start to the climb. As I mantled onto the eve of the garage roof, I remembered that I had made one potentally fatal mistake. The Hawks were on Monday Night Football for the first time in 2 (pathetic) seasons. I lowered off and cranked up the radio. Things looked bad, they were down 10 - 0, but I must climb. Back on the roof of the Garage, I searched for the key to the second floor's gutters. Smearing and Liebacking up the downspout was making black marks all over the side of the house, in the intrest of going light, I had left my crampons at home, so I settled on aiding that section with my "8-step" aider, which put me in reach of another difficult mantle and belly flop onto the summit. With the gutters sparkling, I reversed the mantle onto my aider, threw down the ladder er aider and went to pull the hose, which was still on the upper summit. Pull and nothing. Must have wrapped it around a flake (vent) before I came down. Flipping and yanking the hose got me no where. I'd have to go back up. Hand over hand up the hose, I made the edge of the roof. One easy flip of the hose freed it from the obstruction and I dropped back down to the lower roof. As I gave the upper summit one last glance and dropped to the driveway, I decided to name the new route in honor of a CC.com legend. Cleaning the Gutters or Dwayner's Directissima, V1, A1(or free at 5.6 if you are hardcore), Grade 1.

I like how she uses pink lipstick to try to look more "feminine".

This is my attempt to "strong arm" the PUBE CLUB to Monroe. Nobody ever shows up in Redmond anyway. You guys suck. Have it in Monroe, it's our turn anyway and the last time we had 3 entire people show up. Dont mess with me or I'll use my strong arm (pictured below) to crush you. Just kidding. See you there. [ 10-14-2002, 02:38 PM: Message edited by: Bronco ]

quote: Originally posted by Greg W: I responded to the same offer, ChucK. When my bill came, I wrote "CANCEL" across it in big letters and sent it back. Haven't heard a word. They usually give you these instructions in small print, otherwise they start billing you. Ditto for me, 3 times in the last 2 years. They usually send me the previous month's issue. I don't buy them just because they are so dang expensive and seem to mostly be filled with advertising. You can look at the Tech tips and gear reviews on thier website anyway.

quote: Originally posted by Muffy The Wanker Sprayer: rednecks don't carpool you are ruining my image of you bronco If he's gonna ride with me, he has to ride in the back of my truck. He and Erik really hurt her feelings last week and she hasn't gotten over it. Anyway, we need someone to open and close the gates to get to town and it's a lot faster with 2.

You would have a tough time getting to the top of Mt. Blum and back in a day. Or Terror. Ptarmagin ridge on Rainier looks like a fun day outing, car to car...

good call, Greg W, you wanna carpool or is my ford too wimpy?

quote: Originally posted by Terminal Gravity: I am feeling shakey about the use of cams after this terrible accident. I'm sure I am not alone.... AMEN Brother! I really took my time leading a "warm-up" 5.7 crack this weekend totally paranoid about the gear I had in ripping out and plunging to my death if I fell. I was testing each hold, planning my next 4 or 5 moves like I was free solo. I finally reached the chains and lowered off to find out it had taken me 1.5 hours for 1 pitch. Sheesh! I didn't know I could hang on that long. Anyone know what kind of rock is in the Hyalite, specifically Practice Rock, Lambone? I was definetly thinking way too much about the accident and probably just need to take a good old whipper out at Index in some nice burly granite to get over it.

YOU TALKING TO ME?!

I'm going climbing -

Back home, how gay.

I just hope dad don't catch me wearing his boots!

I wonder if Matt P has any gossip about these guys. They claim (and yes, I am a little skepical) to have put up a 3,900' 5.9 and did the entire FA Free solo in 5 hours?!! It's ironical that somehow, me and Matt P have the same number of posts despite registering within 10 days of each other.

The Owner of a country gas station decided to have a promotional contest for the customers at the station. He puts up a sign that says "FREE SEX WITH GAS" Erik and Greg W drive up in their chevy, fill up with gas and request their prize. The owner told Erik to pick a number from (1) to (10), and if he guessed correctly, he would get his free sex. Erik then guessed (8) and the proprietor said, "No, you were close. The number was (7). Sorry, no free sex this time but maybe next time". Some time thereafter, Erik, again with his buddy Greg, pulled in for a fill-up (those Chevy's sure get bad mileage), and he asked for his free sex. The proprietor again gave him the same story, and asked him to guess the correct number. Erik guessed (2) this time and the proprietor said, "Sorry, it was (3). You were close but no free sex this time". As they were pushing the truck away (it had broke down again), Greg said to his buddy Erik, "I think that game is "rigged", and he doesn't give away free sex". Erik replied, "No, it's not rigged -- my wife won twice last week".

quote: Originally posted by erik: quote:Originally posted by Bronco: Not that I would encourage anyone to waste our precious resources on a monster like that. unless you are short right? I believe "Little Man" is the more widely accepted term.

quote: Originally posted by erik: ....do not buy a ford product(mazada)......screw ford..... I am gonna remember this the next time you want to sit under the canopy of my truck (while it is raining) and drink my beer. I don't think you'd go wrong with any of the current new truck models if it's gonna be a climber mobile and occaisional beauty bark/firewood hauler. We had a 95 Ranger 4x4 and it was great (same as a mazda) no problems. If you are considering full sized trucks, Ford has a new (smaller?) diesel coming out in '03 that will blow your mind as well as the doors off of that newer chevy diesel with the Allison tranny (big problems there buddy)! They are getting insane with 325 hp and 560flbs of tourque. With another $1,000 worth of mods you could increase that by as much as 15% while getting a little better mileage. Not that I would encourage anyone to waste our precious resources on a monster like that. You should get one for the wife too!

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quote: Originally posted by dbconlin: Does anyone have firsthand experience with the BD lamp that has a LED bulb and a halogen. I think it won the Backpacker magazine editors choice award. My friend owns it and hates it. Any opinions? I have one and like it. The single LED seems brighter than some friends Tikkas. Halogen works great for route finding/bush wacking in the dark too. It's nice to just have one headlamp that does everthing.

Anybody know anything about these: http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=15633&bmUID=1033063952118 Looks like a good deal (hell, a great deal) for a decent sleeping bag. It's slightly on the heavy side, but it would be a major improvement over my kelty holofil 5 year old shiver sack. Anybody know of any drawbacks to this particular bag?

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