Peter_Puget

Anyone have any thoughts one the following: The new zero cams seem to have four very thin cams. The corresponding TCU has two thin cams and one fat cam. I wonder if this has any effect on holding strength in the real world versus in a testing lab. That is: on real rock is it possible/probable that the higher rated peice may prove to be the weaker? anyway I have placed my zero a few times and each time am struck by the small size of the cams esp when I compare it to the Metolius TCUs. It would be interesting to see some real test data. PP

Years ago the wonderful Allison gave me and some friends tickets to a Snakefinger show and as we checked out the crowd we ran into several climbers holding up the wall before the show starting and fingers started snappin'. It was a proto pub club! PP

Dickie - You crack me up! PP And coming from an asswipe that's quite an accomplishment!

DavidW - I agree that's why I favor one simple memorial. Carving at the base seems out of place to me in any event.

Maybe it's just because my legs are weak but it also seems like my ankles are too and that I start wobbling. (does that make sense) Calf raises don't seem to help much. I was thinking of making a mini wall and practicing these guys but am a bit worried that I will just tweak myself. Thanks for the advice and link!

I can't smoothly stand up on one leg - esp. when I have just made a semi-high to high step. Any tips on getting strong and smooth without blowing out my knee? PP

Good job posting! Happily it appears I was wrong about the hoax bit. But in order to get something done we do need to documents actions. PP

Both are up for sale! Not sure how current they are tho. Let the bidding begin.

quote: Originally posted by vegetablebelay: quote:Originally posted by Peter Puget: I think carving is the less prefered choice. Is that because it's such a pristine and unspoiled area? No because for a variety of reasons I am not sure it is good precedent to set. I also believe that a set up like that at Fisherman's Terminal where the memorial is in memory of all fisherman sailing from Seattle is a good paradigm to follow. Let not forget that long time Coullee developer/advocate Bill Robbins died this year. He spent who knows how many hundreds of hours developing and advocating for the area. While I personally didn't agree with much of what he had to say I believe that his enthusiasm and love of the area should not be forgotten. Sadly over time many Coulee climbers will die climbing either at Vantage or far away. Some of us will know them some of us will not but their memories are all important.

I think carving is the less prefered choice.

Eric - Do you mean with a large bar or a dumbbell?

Tape up. WHile there may be no bad routes there certainly are some sharpies! PLus this time of year bring cold weather gear and be ready for wind.

So I am guessing seated cable rows woudl be good for these guys (Rhomboids) My questions are: 1 Should back remain at 90degrees to the plane of the floor. 2 What grip/handles are best. Thanks PP

I was taken to and explored and climbed on a bit of that limestone back in the 80's. We had no idea where anything was. We just showed up and missed the good stuff but the small crags we found were pretty good. I believe in general the limestone there has a high amount of calcium in it. Somewhere I have a pic showing my rope running in and out of several threads. I am not sure if the developed areas have the same kind of rock. The drive to the crags from Seattle is about as far a from Sea to Smith. Marty's guide is really nice. Quality paper, drawings and lots of pics.

Well Cavey I just see him as a "wanna be" Cavey and we all know you are an original! PP

I am also wondering why GregW has a beef. What a rude fuck.

Go rent the "Little Mermaid" then you will know what I mean

That's Prince Erik silly! But Erik isn't it a fun thought anyway?

We'd be like Ariel and Erik! You are a romantic Cavey!

Dwayner don't start that stuff! I still remember the way you smiled at me back in the glory days of Lycra. As your friend Donna used to say: Petey's Hot Hot Hot! Just gotta find that pic.

quote: Originally posted by Wallstein: PP, You were a no show this morning... Whats up with that? Seriously though if you need a partner while down in the valley look me up at yms. Darn I wish I could have been there. I'd be the biggest haulbag you've ever hauled tho! So did you do Mary's Tears too? That combo has been on my tick list forever and most probably it will remain there. Sounds like you are doing lots of great stuff! If you can always PM me secret beta so I can act like I have done those routes. Hmmm for $500 it might be worth it.

Hey, I only suggested things that would help to move things along. I still think they would. Certainly emailing the sherrif and posting his reply here could be done withoput revealing your identity. The same goes with the editor at the Times whose name I posted. Anyway thanks for reminding us that valuables should not left in cars. PP [ 10-01-2002, 06:30 PM: Message edited by: Peter Puget ]

Lambone - No offense but I have only replied showing my affection for said lady after she has been ridiculed (called slut, fat, bitch amongst other things) It is amazing you think those things are ok while the display of honest affection is somehow repulsive. What a strange and sad world we live in.

quote: Originally posted by Retrosaurus: quote:Originally posted by Peter Puget: Wrongo Boyo! The object of my desire, at a svelte 5' 9" (or maybe 8), not only looks great while she climbs but drinking coffee and eating a scone with her is as much fun as going to the crags! And when she straps that d*&^% onto her harness and f@#!%s me in the a$$! WOW! Retro what a crass individual you are. Sad how you find such behavior fun.

I agree in fact I posted some Seattle Times addresees a few posts ago. Look if Lucky is serious why doesnt he clean up his word file and post it in a serious manner to a bunch of sites. Why doesn't he report the case number? Without a name/case # we can't even tell the sherrif what case we are whining about. Thro the masses a bone and I am sure with emails, calls and energy something would happen! Get a copy of the report and post it! That would generate some action. After I posted the links a week or so ago I recieved several PMs suggesting that the whole thing was a fake.