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Thanks Tim, I'll go clean them up too, and yes the IT guy at mine work is driven nuts by me not deleting my emails. Me bad you good. Thanks for the work you did. TTT

What time is it in Pstan? Did you post this at 3am your time?

Sisu, Thanks for bringing this to the front again and with a interesting way of helping preserve what we care about. Please though, people are not going to get chopped posts unless (atleast from me): A) I get messages from people who find it offesive (read pornographic pics (real fun if you pull up a thread with a pic while "on a break at work"), not pulled is stuff that I dont agree with, but people have a right to say vent (aka gun stuff), B) Threats that come across as real and personal. C) Someone comes out and posts a trip report and then there are a bunch of threats and crud that doesnt apply to the post. D) The person who started the thread requests that it be locked, erased or whatever (BTW you would be surprised at who have asked!) E) Spray, hell it is kinda fun. This is my take on it all, not other moderaters just mine, let the flames begin.

Trask, You selling boats now? TTT

Jonny, now that you are back to your sinning ways, here is the link to this rumor: atta BS

There will be many....especially on saturday........

Really that is all he is good for. Yes anyone can go out and say "I want to reduce your taxes" but that guy (that stole money from his supporters) cant be trusted in reducing taxes without reducing payouts for teachers, police, fire.... Fwiw, I beleive in a audit.....flame on.....

I've always wondered who son of caveman is?!?

Sound like it is time for the Alki again, lots of biker chicks there...and Fat tire on tap too. TTT

Allison, I am a real gaper when it comes to using those stupid check out U scans, and I have had to get the checker that is there to help, but I have only used the ones at QFC. TTT

Glad everyone was ok. Any idea what part of the mountain the snow cave was, and were they near the Pearly gates?

Not today! Who came up with Pot'teryx anyway????

Scot'Lambonesworkplace, Jerry and I were in our plastics going up the standard route up Si training Trask now that he has gotten rid of the ankle bracelets. Time for the real climbing to comense. TTT

On Eldorado consider a non popular approach like the Sibley creek approach, better than the other and more of a N Cascade experiance. TTT

Ah I never leave home without one. Tons of the other mentioned stuff. Oh yah, its a Civic HB not a SUV. Nothing against those that have them if they drive politely and use them off road. Also amongst all my junk, two planks of 2x6 to pass over nasty parts off road.

But are you glad that Mtngoat is back too????

K- I dont think Dan drinks anymore.

Removing taxes from others means there can be a shift to those like us to pay more. Think about it, dont tax them, tax us instead!?!? If this happens how is the US going to pay for the Iraq thing? Cut road and justice tax dispursements??

A Dan Larson showing (u'd be welcome)? I'll ask Scot'teryx if he can go too.... Can't miss this! Directions for those of us unable to pick up a phone book!?!

Jees MtnGoat, do you just cut and paste all day. Try giving cliff notes for those who go to sleep reading what you say. You should start climbing and trying to get rid of your angst.

XGKs are needed at higher altitudes, the best there is. I agree they are overkill on cross country hikes, lower alpine climbs. Nice discussion on phones, as I am about to get one.

Yes I know it is really Fuhrer Finger. I have been turned back on these routes (always weather), and know they are pretty easy. I have others in mind too, on other mountains, more difficult.

Well it is time for those resolutions for the New Year. On a hike today with a climbing buddy and others we talked about climbs and things to do this next year. Mostly for me it was pretty simple. I want to do some climbs on Rainier, easy but undone. Furious Finger Kautz Ingraham Direct Other climbs that are easy: Stuart, Shucksan, and many others I havent done. -Get in better shape. -Get better at rock climbing, -Donate money to groups that help with climbing issues -Write a letter to my Legistlator -Learn more on issues that I care about Anyway, any resulotions for the year 2003? TTT Oh yah, drink better beer!

Reading some posts and know that the press cannot get stuff like this right. Condolences to those who know the injured/passed on. Talked to JERRY today and he is doing as good as can be in a situation like this. Sure more details will come out later. TTT