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I did read it, and I know who Xavier is. I was hoping he'd let me get in touch with him, as I have some info, and want some info. Thanks for pointing out the reference though.

Xavier, i found your signature in a register you signed Jan 28, 2001. I believe I have been following your tracks around the state, and would like to talk to you. Please e-mail me at craigmond@hotmail.com

I am interested in any info on the Apocalypse Needles. I have climbed here a little, but have no idea which is which, and the Dodge book is of little use.

I shouldn't have said Lamebone, that was inappropriate, I don't even know you. It came off more dickish than I meant. Sorry.

Hey Lamebone, if I ever got up to the anchor on a route that I thought you were belaying me on, and found you digging in your pack or taking a piss, I would shove my arm up your ass and speak to you with your own penis-sock puppet. I don't care what device you're using, you'd better keep your hands on the belay. I looked up the afforementioned mga post, what a pain in the ass. What was that, a diagram for sailboat rigging? Nothing I like better than carrying two cordelettes, six locking biners, and two belay devices on the off chance that my partner will have to lower or I'll forget how to tie a munter hitch. Also, why someone would be "unfamiliar" with the munter, but remember all that other crap is beyond me. Don is correct. Petzl is making a device that about 2% of the market could really use or need. The people who are buying that are people who want to be climbing, they're stuck at work, they're thinking about it, can't go, stop off at REI or one of the "cooler" climbing shops, and buy the device as a frustrated reaction to being able to blow $20 easier than they can get out climbing. I know, I worked at a climbing store, and I've been the frustrated consumer. Next time you're driving in to work, making the climbing wish list, think about it. Do you really want those new cams, or rope, or do is what you REALLY want to lead at a higher grade? Climb a specific peak? Do a certain route? I used to cook up these wish lists, read the mags, post on the boards, etc. Then I realized that what I really wanted to do was climb. I have been happier since I started spending my money on gas (not redundant gear) and my time on planning and doing new climbs ( not mentally masturbating on the boards or reading the comps section of the mags). No offense, I'm typin with a smile.

looking to buy a bosch bulldog or similiar roto hammer. used-very used ok, as long as it works. Dont worry, I wont be putting bolts into your favorite crag or retro-ing anything. e-mail me direct at climbfreek@hotmail.com

I have two forged friends, sz 3, and 3.5. They are the old school, aluminum colored ones. They have red paint residue on them (I marked my stuff that way), most of that has worn away. The lobes are in good condition, no deep gouges, no falls. They have been tied off with gemini cord through the lightening holes. They rock. They are bad ass. Manly. You want to buy these. $50 for both. craigmond@hotmail.com

As a person who has recieved many fines and tickets (for refusing to pay the needless barrage of crap fees), I have the following thoughts: Sometimes the tickets just fade away. Ignore all the letters, throw them all away. Just let two years or so go by, and I doubt you will even be able to find any record of the ticket or fine. A pertinent post you might find interesting is the oma@iworld.net, or look up the Oregon Mountaineering Association. Also, you could wear a t-shirt that says: "Hey Mr Ranger! I'm carrying a Black Prophet with the Alaska Pick. How important is this ticket to you?"

I'm trying to find a guy named Ed Godshalk. I met him through the PMGA. Ed, if you're still climbing, I'd like to hook up with you, I have a few more skills than I did in '93.

Thtop, you big thilly thavages!

I got home from three days at Smith last Monday. As I was drying off after my shower, I found a tick stuck to my leg. I found two more in, uhm, somewhere different. I think we got them up in Sherwood Canyon or whatever it's calleed, because I have never gotten them in the other parts of the park. When I was in high school, I took my (then) girlfriend out to Horsetheif. As we got out of the car, I gave her the usual warning about ticks, and got this cold, blank, stare. I said "We are in the WORLD, there are other living things, don't be so shocked." We came home covered with them, and her parents freaked. They were convinced that all their daughters and horses and pets would contract Lyme Disease because of me.

Depends on what type of cams you've got, but there are some alternatives to slings. If I've got old style camalots, hb's, or metolious cams, I cut the sling off and clip to 'em with a biner. This way they don't hang so low, and I can clip a draw or a runner to them if I need to. If you've got old style Friends, tie them off through the lightening holes above the trigger. This allows better horizontal placements, and you can replace the spectra yourself. Just some thoughts.