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From my 8 year old: "I think I'll go over there to hole number 187,000...

Yep. An addition to the china cabinet I imagine.

Hey Bill, I'm glad your happy with it. Scott

According to this site Bush is not as helplessly retarded as one might think.

I believe I've found a home for these.

If you do so, make sure is is someone you don't know, then keep repeating this mantra: "I was in fear for my life. I thought he had a gun."

I've got the #4, #6, #7, and #8 stoppers and 2 #1's, a #2 and a #3 hex that need a good home. They were given to me and are not getting the kind of attention they deserve, so pay shipping, or arrange convenient pick-up and they are yours.

Kramar sez: A3+ "Has been attempted free...good luck"

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Lover's Leap Bear's Reach, 400', 5.7 Dan did it in 4:25

I imagine you could rig up a crotch strap and a cup holder would then be needed if you had the strap. Or were you thinking of a drinking cup?

Just bought myself a roll of GWB toilet paper....

Used, but good condition 'Big Wally' haulable crag pack. Straps tuck away so the pack can be hauled using the built-in haul loops. Top flap has a zippered pocket. Heavy cordura nylon construction. Size Large $25.

Is that you Mike?

Bush Will Temporarily Hand Reins To Cheney

Hmmm...

Looks like the biking counterpart to a soccer dive... 6ZgS6ahzljU Edit: you only need to input the "6ZgS6ahzljU" part of the Youtube address.

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The clip says his name is Daniel Tosh, and yes he is very funny.

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Not a definition (I believe you all have shown that's an impossibility), but below is how a couple of the experts weigh in... John Middendorf says (from BigWalls.net): "Big wall climbs are all about getting out in the wilderness and spending multiple days and nights on the largest rock faces in the world....Climbing all day on technical rock for many successive days, dealing with a multitude of physical and mental challenges, setting up belays and bivouacs, and finally reaching the summit makes for an unforgettable experience....Big-wall climbs are, among other things, technological achievements. The management of more items than contained in a small mountain shop can be a considerable task in itself....Big walls are gear intensive: Main Equipment Single or Double Portaledge (for images see my portfolio) Haulbags Ropes (2-3) Hauling Pulley Stuff Sacks for food and gear organization Water Bottles (2 liter soda bottles) First Aid Kit (cloth tape, Neosporin, aspirin, etc.) Repair Kit (Duct tape, Speedy Stitcher, etc.) Food Rack 2-3 Sets of camming devices 2-3 sets of wired stoppers 2-3 sets of small brass-nuts 80 carabiners Hook selection (2 to 5 of the standard types) Copperhead selection (10-25) Pitons (5-10 knifeblades, 10-20 horizontals, 15-25 angles) 3 to 5 Birdbeaks Tie-offs and runners Bolt Kit (optional)" Personal Wall Gear (per climber) Harness Aiders Jumars Hammer & holster Headlamp Rain gear Wall-boots Kneepads and fingerless gloves Wall spoon and Swiss army knife Sleeping bag and ensolite Russ Walling says (from FishProducts.com): "What does it take to get 3 guys, a sheep, some booze, and 230lbs. of gear to the top of (a big wall) in under a week? Wall climbing is rarely about big skill and great shape. This is another plus in your favor. Wall climbing is systems and tenacity. With a basic knowledge of how to free climb, a good idea of how moving within the aid system works, and a bulldog determination to reach the summit, you will. So, in the most basic terms, here's what I recommend for somebody thinking about doing a first wall. 1. Be in good shape, especially in the cardiovascular area. Wall climbing is less about climbing and more about being able to bust your hump all day long. Most wall days are about 12 hours of toil. It is a lot like working on a shipping dock, except there is no floor. 2. Have strong legs. Hauling and Jumaring is just like going up flights of stairs. If you get a leg shake carrying in the groceries at home, do some leg work. Any good program of bike riding, talus hiking, or gym work will help you out in this area. 3. Have strong hands and forearms. Hanging on Jumars all day will bake you. Better technique will help you here, but on your first wall you will be gripping these units so tight that if the handles were coal, they might turn into diamonds. Cramping is also a big problem here. Always try to hang on your Jumars from the daisy chain to your waist rather than your hands and arms. A smooth technique here will save you tons of grief in the form of sore hands, cramps, and power failure. 4. Be confident. Break the wall down into small chunks rather than looking at it as a huge ordeal. Plan out your bivies and then hit the marks. Each day is a new day, and even if you rolled into the bivy at midnight the previous night, hit your mark today and then keep going. Think of each day as a mini wall. These little victories will keep you going. 5. Remember, it is supposed to be fun. Don't pick a partner that is an anus. The pressure that is put on any team will bring weird vibes and outright yelling to the surface. There is an old adage that "put a man on a wall and you'll see what kind of man you've got". Very true. Maintain an even keel. Everyone up there is trying to do their best. Berating your partner is a fools game. Work together as a team, not some macho solo act. You ain't Patton."

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Si tu voy va ver peligro Si tu quedo es doble (With apologies to The Clash)