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[ 09-06-2002, 03:57 PM: Message edited by: ScottP ]

quote: Originally posted by Dr Flash Amazing: There's some cat in Portland who makes duct tape wallets. The Doctor has seen them for sale here and there. Seems kind of sketchy, though, having that shit be all peeling apart and sticking to your pants and your money, gumming up your credit cards. They look pretty cool, though. (snip) And here's how it's done... [ 09-06-2002, 01:12 PM: Message edited by: ScottP ]

quote: Originally posted by sexual chocolate: What do you call a quadraplegic in a pile of leaves? Russell.

quote: Originally posted by rbw1966: Priapism (spinal injury?) (snip) Priapism (prolonged and painful erection)

quote: Originally posted by Poseur: Nazis were called "brown shirts", but what WTF is clown punching? "Clown Punching" is perhaps a metaphor for dealing with fears and frustrations in a safe and sane manner. But then again, that would be way too ironic...

quote: Originally posted by Greg W: This automatically makes you a homo. There are actually 5 hominid species. Perhaps you could be more specific.

Having spent the better part of two weeks woofing out of both ends due to amoebic dysentary while visiting the Canadian Rockies in the early 80's, I take this philosophy with me into the hills: Above tree line and out of the way of major bivy areas, I don't treat. Below tree line and/or near bivy areas, I do. This is not hard and fast; I also consider the time of year, earlier being better than later. I'm curious: How many of you have ended up with giardia or other protista-related maladies?

When I had to replace the triggers on my old Friends and found the the newer bars were larger in diameter/circumference/whatever, I took a file to them and filed them flat enough for them to fit.

quote: Originally posted by Dwayner: "semper uni sub ubi" You sound like my mom... except she'd say,"semper uni mundus sub ubi"

quote: Originally posted by JayB: quote:Originally posted by pope: Until you lead Thin Fingers with a rack of hexes, you're still a bolt-clipping dweeb. (snip) As far as thin fingers is concerned, a hex-only lead of that particular crack is certainly a bold feat. I'm really not up to that myself Neither was Paul Boving the last time he tried it.

quote: Originally posted by trask: You sound inebriated. (snip) Not to mention a bit schizophrenic.

Three things: First, why are you asking for help compiling a tick (sic) list for California (CA) within 3 hours of Vancouver/Langley? Minimum 8-10 hours to the CA/OR border from either. Second, why would anybody want to help you when you have presented yourself as such a total dickhead within your first 20 posts? Okay, seriously, you equate CA with Canada: Narrow the field. What type of climbing are you looking for help finding? Get your lazy ass to bivouac.com for starters.

Mitch, quote: This (parking a 1/4 mile away)puts you in the non-voting category. You have not voted for the fee program but have not voted against it either. The way I look at it, if I don't pay, I'm not supporting it. The bottom line is the dollars. When those who want The Pass look at how much they take in, it makes a difference if it is a little or a lot. At some point they would say, "This isn't worth it. We aren't pulling in enough." quote: What if you are in my family's situation: My wife and I work opposite work schedules because we can't afford to pay for day care for out 5-year old. To take him camping we have to take two cars because of the work schedule thing. ($11/car/night.) If I want to take him for a scenic hike it costs $5/visit to a trailhead or $35/year. Should my 5-year old have to walk an extra 1/4-mile?I am in your family's situation, except I've got two kids, 4 and 2 years. I either take them hiking where I don't have to pay, or, as I said, I take the chance. Either way, I don't pay. Show me where to vote 'no', and I'll vote 'no', (other than writing letters to congressfolk and not paying which I already do.) If your idea of not voting is just intentionally getting a ticket each time and not paying it, I can't afford that. quote: And what about the hassels and inconvenience to use something that is being "managed in the public trust" and is mine to begin with? The forest service does not own the land. It is yours and mine. Do you really want more services provided at the expence of paying for all use? Another paved campsite? A solar powered water pump? More signage to tell you where to play for how many $? I want less services from the FS. Especially when I have to bend over to get serviced. Your preaching to the choir here.

quote: Originally posted by upperdecker: Yea right Scott P, every trailhead included in the parking fee area has a turnout 1/4 mile away for those who protest the permit. Perhaps try a more positive attitude. Most places I go, I can find a way to park out of the fee zone that is pretty darn close. Those I can't, I walk a little further, ride my bike, or take my chances.

quote: Originally posted by upperdecker: No one enjoys paying the parking permit fee, but for a measely $35.00 it's not worth the time and effort to avoid it. It's not about the fee, but what it represents (see Mrs R's highly cogent posts.) Besides, an extra half mile (1/4 mile x 2) per trip is really that much effort? It's 10 to 15 extra minutes added to your day to park outside the fee zone.

Excerpts from a TR of a trip up the Exum route a few years back... "Upon reaching the summit, we again saw the pair that had slowed us on the Lower Ridge. We talked for a time, watching a thunderhead being cleaved by the range as it moved north. They expressed some regret at having slowed us down and I took the opportunity to ask them if they knew the way off, being concerned about the proximity of the thunder clouds that were no longer being cleaved by the range but were still moving toward us. As we reached the rap anchor, clouds moved in and we clipped in a fog. While Kevin and one of the two readied the ropes, it hailed briefly and then I began to hear an ominous buzzing coming from the wet rocks. Then my hairs started to stand on end and the buzzing increased. I looked down at the rack hanging from my shoulder and then at the three big bolts and chains I was attached to and began to get very agitated. About five minutes into the downclimb from the base of the raps, we heard a tremendous peal of thunder right over our heads which was near the summit . The four of us looked at each other and I don’t remember anyone speaking, but I knew that all four of us were thinking of the guided party that still hadn’t reached the summit when we left it." I bet those in that guided party had some seriously soiled undies on the descent. [ 08-29-2002, 06:56 PM: Message edited by: ScottP ]

Scraped from that link you posted: "Other (dung beetles) fashion balls and roll them away from the crowd. Still others simply jump into the dung and chow down." (It seems your autosig ought to be: "We'll flourish on your rotting scat.) How about Mr Wally?

quote: Originally posted by trask: Bunghole Bandit I see the learning took.

quote: Originally posted by Dru: KTK We are not a Clique. we are a Klan! "We are not six. we are a half dozen!" [ 08-27-2002, 07:17 PM: Message edited by: ScottP ]

Slim Jims, Twinkies, Grape Kool-Aide and a quart of 100 proof Stolichnaya Vodka. Oh, and Rolos and pistachios for breakfast.

quote: Originally posted by trask: thank you professor Inagodadavida, honey.

quote: Originally posted by trask: Fuck em' in the bung. A "bung" is the plug or stopper for a cask or barrel. So, technically it would be, "Fuck em' with a bung." or "Fuck em' in the bunghole." But, yeah, plug that orifice! [ 08-27-2002, 06:52 PM: Message edited by: ScottP ]

NW Corner of North Early Winter Spire, WA Pass I think it is the third pitch. 5.9 Third and fifth pitchs of Lamplighter at Index. 5.8 Quarry Crack at Index is pretty wide as I remember. 5.9 2nd pitch of Tatoosh at Index. 5.9 Pitch 1 of Magic Fern at Index 5.9