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Jman

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  1. Well, gotta agree with ya there, matt. Nobody should be hurling intentional insults or threats. That's just plain weak. You've got to admit, though, the real reason we come back for more is because... we're ADDICTED! Just can't wait to see the next post. Constantly worrying if we missed somthing. Fervently reading each and every post. Wanting to get our $.02 worth in. Face it! You just can't stop!!!! Ohhh, the humanity! <sob, sob> [This message has been edited by Jman (edited 08-08-2001).]
  2. I think, though, that Cascade Designs is an excellent company. When I had some technical questions about sleeping pads, I tried calling and emailing REI. They contacted CC. In the meantime, I called CC and they routed my questions to several people. Eventually I had Pete Frickland, Director of Product Development, email me personally and cc several other key people at REI with answers, actual test result data, and other helpful information. He seemed like a great guy. I guess my point is, that to them I could be considered a "nobody". But they treated me very kindly and bent over backwards to help answer my questions. Wouldn't everybody want that kind of customer service? So all in all I think MSR will do fine as part of Cascade Designs.
  3. Holy dikes, Batman! Sorry, Cavey... looks like the "wrong sex has shown interest" thing might be true. Notice the caption to this photo: http://www.ryansasser.org/photos/Tetons/tn/holly-dike-flex.JPG.html
  4. I have a large 5-gallon Igloo beverage cooler that I was going to sell in a garage sale. Works superb for mixing drinks in large quantities. If someone would like to pick it up for $5 send me a private message. Beck- sorry, wasn't trying to scam a shameless plug for myself. Just not sure I can make it that weekend and figured somebody might want/need one anyway, so this is a good opportunity. If someone is nice I might even donate it... or maybe trade for a couple of beers. [This message has been edited by Jman (edited 08-07-2001).]
  5. Here's an article: http://www.gorp.com/gorp/gear/gorptested/pac_alpine3.htm Mountain Gear sells them: http://www.mgear.com/mgear/vendr_pg.icl?itmid=2076&orderidentifier=ID997208242281284938
  6. Pro Mountain Sports is a Wild Things dealer and carries it for $199. http://www.promountainsports.com/
  7. "Armed with cell phones"?! What are they gonna do? Call their mommy's?
  8. Multiples are too difficult to count... unless someone comes forward (hint, hint). Dru, have you looked at your's recently? You're over 700!!! You beast - you've surpassed 666!
  9. I think whomever has the most posts to CC.com should have their status changed from "Rope Lead" to "Spray Lord"... oh wait, no... that's been taken by someone else... how about "Climbing Guru". Jon? Tim? can we do this? Does anyone have any suggestions for a title? And just who is king at this moment? (My guess is Dru).
  10. I think Spay_Lard is just unhappy because his mama never loved him. Hmm... is Spay-Lard the same as Orifice-lots-o-Space? To those who want to party: Get rowdy!
  11. And doing this twice makes it twice as fast.
  12. And doing this twice makes it twice as fast.
  13. Wierd Al Yank? Or, was that a KISW twisted tune specialty? [This message has been edited by Jman (edited 08-02-2001).]
  14. Yeah, you're probably right. Oh, Cavey?...
  15. quote: Originally posted by rafael: Funny: Now that usually ignored DDD is so popular it will be climbed more often, become very popular and later someone (else), unaware of these events, will bolt it! Wouldn't it only have become "so popular" because of this thread? So how would they be "unaware" of all of this... unless they're illiterate? [This message has been edited by Jman (edited 08-02-2001).]
  16. Is that "hole" or "whole"?
  17. LOL. Good call Jim! Uhh, uhh, wun. Uuuuh, d- too. Um, um... pappy, what done come after too?
  18. Aha, numerology. If you speak that language than 6 represents imperfection ("a man's number) and used 3 times (666) would be for emphasis making the number 666 stand for gross imperfection. But, contrary to what most believe, 666 is not the number of "Satan". If you read carefully you'll see Satan is the "dragon" that gives power to "the beast". Sorry to ruin your fun. Now, go back to reading AC's bio. Why is it called a 4 X 4? If it's a car is that a 4x2? And if it's front-wheel drive, does that make it a 2x4?
  19. I forgot about sleeping on your side... but no matter - I sleep on my stomach. "A couple trees"? I could understand one, but two? Have you considered joining the circus? Check out their website, if you haven't already: http://www.hennessyhammock.com/
  20. quote: Originally posted by Dru: I'm in. I am an "award winning writer"!!!! Just don't give him any math...
  21. Not so sure about my literary skills, but I'll have a go at it.
  22. I think they are about $150 at REI. Seriously, though, at one point I was considering this as an alternative lightweight shelter. The things that really turned me off were: [1] As Will said, you have to be a back sleeper - I'm not. [2] Unless you're in the tropics, you DO need insulation under you (Hennessy recommends a space blanket, but that will rip right off with any significant wind). So you're back to carrying a pad - not much different than using a bivy bag on the ground. And [3] location requirements - you may find an ideal spot for the hammock which happens to be above ground that none of your buddy's could pitch a tent on, so you'll spend the night alone. Or, if you're above tree line, you may have nothing to hang it from. Unless you get claustrophobic, IMHO a bivy is much better in the alpine environment. And if there's more than one of you, a lightweight tent for 2 or 3 can be just as weight-economical as bivies (or hammocks) for each.
  23. 10 if you did your math right... but I see what your smokin' so I won't point that out.
  24. I hear they're very comfortable. Very lightweight, perfect for the alpine environment... it's just carrying those two damn trees that weighs my pack down.
  25. It's 666, not 6666. Maybe you just have a thpeech impediment like s-s-s-s-studdering (or in this case, a typing impediment)?
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