Lambone

quote: Originally posted by Dwayner: You know what Iambone...I decided a month ago or so that I wasn't going to respond any longer to your inane personal slights because I found you to be a very immature and unreasonable fellow. Now I'm here in this caving discussion sharing what I feel to be some very personal and important anecdotal information that I hope will cause people to think twice before making the same very serious mistakes that almost cost me my life on two occasions. And you come out of the woodwork to call me a "poser"? (By the way, ignoramus, if you choose to use such words, the proper spelling is "poseur"). There's a lot of posturing and funny schtick on this list but it's usually easy to sort out the mischief from the reality. I feel very blessed to have been able to lead (and continue to lead) a very adventurous life (and if you knew me personally, you might be very surprised). I have a lot of fun things to share and a lot of serious things as well. So if you're pleased that you finally got another response out of me by making light of some heartfelt advice, well it's yours pal. Congratulations. Ain't you the achiever! Grow up, buddy! And I hope others on this list will let you know likewise. Good luck and best wishes for a happy life. I mean that. - Dwayner Lighten up old timer.. I just think its funny that when someone asks for some simple beta, you come back with your life story. And I think your warnings to "be carefull out there" are lame and condesending. I don't care how much bad ass stuff you've done, you're still a poser. So caving is dangerous, no shit sherlock. Its a deep dark nasty hole in the ground, with bats, and who knows what else. You thought the loose rock on the Tooth was bad... Come on man, we have all read a National Geographic or two, or at least looked at the pictures. We don't need a warning lable pinned on every risky sport by "the man himself". But really, I heard that Cpt. Caveman has some deep dark nasty holes that you can explore. Be carefull, and remember to use your protection!!!!! P.S. I don't give a shit is my spelling sucks.

Hey Wil, I know alot of macho dorks are going to make fun of this, but... I meet alot of really cool beginning climbers at the gym everyday. Thats one place to look. The best would be to hook up with an experienced climber who can show you the ropes, the safe way. And is willing to hang out on "easy" stuff. I'd love to help you out but I am either doing easy stuff with my woman, or hard stuff with my bros... Good luck dude! [This message has been edited by lambone (edited 07-16-2001).]

In response to Dwayney, I don't think that climbing will ruin my future marrige, but I know that this silly website is about to. Peace pal...

I have heard of people snapping their saftey cord into the snaffelhooks in case a slip were to occur. Maybe this is a technique practiced by saffelhounds...

Lets tagteam, me and Specialed vrs. Cavey and Dwayney!!!

I only solo aid routes, and most chicks just think its stupid...

Work... Have fun warriors. And like Dwayner says, "be carefull out there"

This is off the subject, but whoever put chalk graffiti all over the G.N. Slab is a total loser. Sorry, but it bothered me and I just had to say somthin'.

Nice job Kalun, congradulations on a successful climb! Thanks for the beta. How come only two hours of sleep? Was it cold, or were the picas botherin' ya? Take it easy! -Lambone

Please submit all Trad-Klan applications to either Dru, Erik, or Pope (wherever the hell he is). DO NOT submit to Dwayner, he is just a poser. All applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-serve basis. Spots are limited and standards are high, so please list all of your qualifications. Good Luck, and if at first you don't succeed, try, and try again. Sincerely, The Bone

Dude, you're a poser...

quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: I hear those bolts are the type that are screw in\removable ones........They are an uncommon type of bolt that screws into a threaded insert that is left in the rock. There are two of those up on El Cap's Sheild route. Sport aid clibing anyone? Takes the A4 out of aid climing, oh and Alien offsets take the A3 out of aid climbing!!!!!!!!!!!!

I use to be sold on TCU's, but after using aliens, and BD's I have found that they fit flaring placements much better. The Camolots fill out flares really nicely. Alien's as well, but aliens tend to pick up dirt and grime and become sticky easily.

Wrong spot PP... Hey erik, how about helping me pull off an insurance scam? [This message has been edited by lambone (edited 07-11-2001).]

You need alot more than that Dru, too bad your strap-on wont work for that.

Dru, I hear that!!!!!!! But everyonce in a while a little natural born cranker comes in for the first time and I can see the exitement in their eyes. It makes me want to take them up into the hills. I guess I am looking forward to having a kid of my own for that reason.

Yeah, I like setting routes way more than climbing in the gym. Its good training too, good for the abs... Most of all I like being around new climbers. Its cool to see their energy. They are phsched on the sport and its all new to them. It brings me back to the good old days... I feel a sense of gratification when I can teach someone about climbing, hopefully so they can avoid deadly mistakes. It makes me realize how lucky I am. People spray about newbies all the time, but they inspire me. Especially the young ones. The ones who suck are the ones who don't give climbing the respect it deserves.

I work at the Gym in Seattle. It supplements my food and bills while I am in school. I used to climb there alot more before I got a job there. Now when I am done with work I just want to go home, and its the last place I want to be on my day off! Why am I not out climbing right now? Cause I am too busy blowing off my homework. And all my partners only have weekends off. Some day I fear I will be in their shoes...

The moral of the story is: You need two bags, or three, or four. Suck it up and spend the $. Down is the way to go for quick blasts, cause if it rains you'll probably just go to Vantage anyway. And synthetic is good for when you know you will be out and you don't have the luxury of just hiking out to the trailhead. I use my synthetic for Walls, Wet trips, and car camping. Down is the way to go for everything else. If it rains, make keeping your bag dry the number one priority, and hope you have a good bivi sac.

I think that alot of coffee is a good substitute for training. Dru, nice to know you were once a gym employee... I guess we have something in common after all.

Warning! The following material is not for viewers under the age of 18. We were coming home from Nepal and had a 12 hr layover in Bankok. So my rowdy partner wants to go to the red light district...of course. So we catch a taxi out of the airport, and the guy takes us to the dirtiest part of town and charges us way too much. Anyway, a lot of crazy shit happens that night, but the toughest thing I saw was when a woman got up on stage and proceded to stuff a string full of razorblades up her you know what, and then pull 'em out! All with a smile on... Some might say that's gross, or sad, I say that is freakn' tough!

Its my secret weapon! Hands off! I did leave one fixed on a 5.8 squeeze down in Yosemite, if you really need one that bad...

Oh yeah Will, do Ingalls midweek for sure... One rope, stoppers and Hexes is all you need.

Funny.... I guess it would be pretty hard in a cast too!! I think I'll leave the 00 behind...

Hey yall... I was wondering if anyone had recomendations for footwear on the North Ridge? I am thinking about light hikers w/strap-ons and carrying light climbing shoes. Its that or do the whole thing in my big ass boots. What have you had luck with, or what sucked? Thanks, matt