Fairweather

There are two ways to view this. Either it's a consensual act or it's a display of dominance. Maybe Fairweather has a room in his basement full of whips, chains, and leather. Dude, You're the one who puts on a harness, wraps his arms and legs around a "big trunk" , climbs up and down all day. Then stuffs the evidence into a chipper like that fella in the movie "Fargo". And lets not even talk about about "grade school" politics. Your thoughts/research on most issues don't seem to run very deep. Hey, why did you lose your "M" badge?

They kind of look like Kurdish women..... except they're not lying dead, gassed, clutching their infant children in an alley like Saddam prefers them.

I'm glad I have a president that won't bend over and take it in the ass from UN goof-balls and other assorted leftist kooks. These folks are still fuming over Kyoto; a grand plan to bilk the USA out of hundreds of billions $$ by forcing us to "purchase" CO2 "credits" from less fortunate nations. Anyway.... I digress.

Glacierdog, Keep the sand outta your action and keep your ass safe! Don't know if you're on land, or at sea, but I salute you. ...Shit! We need a "saluting graemlin".

71% of Americans now support military action in Iraq. That's up over 20% from Feb. Looks like the (so-called) peace protesters are losing the hearts and minds of the American people. Bush should never have gone to the UN. (Clinton sure didn't when he hit Baghdad and Belgrade.) It just emboldened these clueless anti-Bush protesters. Hey! Does anyone remember what happened to the people of Srebrenica...a UN declared "safe haven"? The UN politely stepped aside while the Serbs went in and massacred over 10,000. Yea....peaceniks, the French, and the UN. They'll keep the world safe.

A 7.62x39 bullet from an AK won't terminate-out nearly as fast as an American 5.56mm. (Wider profile, hence more drag) But the much heavier AK bullet will have more energy upon its return. I'm looking at terminal velocity formulas right now, but I'm pumped up on flu medicine, and in any case bullet nose shape, tumbluing, spin, air temp/density, and other variables I can't even fathom are involved. But I believe the answer is yes.....a falling bullet will easily pierce a human skull. And yes, it is hard to understand the mentality. As far as pennies, not the crappy zinc ones they mint now-a-days. Maybe the real copper ones made when I was a youth, could do some damage. Now an Eisenhower Dollar (you remember those dinner plates?) could really mess someone up bad!

= lower food costs for America and the world. ...I know you think we should all be eatin' soy and tofu, and now you're going to spout some anecdote about x-number of acres of grain feeding y number of people versus cattle. Just remember; "public lands" means just that. Not your land, everybody's land. ....I will add that it is wrong to subsidize Canadian mining companies extracting ore from American public lands.

I won't do any Rainier route without without a standard axe and one of these..... Weighs only 17 ounces. Great for pounding pickets or for short patches of moderate ice. Grivel "3rd tool". Best $83 I've ever spent.

Hey, I just heard that the French Government banned "Euro-Disney" from doing their nightly fireworks show.... .....The French army kept trying to surrender.

i hope you are not referring to me as one of the "lefties" cause i think all you "political" folk bent on "telling" us make me laugh! I'd never pick a fight with a moderator. (except Alpine K)

Lets go sledding!! 50 points each for mowin' down the green-jacketed monitors at the bottom of the hill!

I should have said..."If" you graduate! Any fitness advantage you gain over me will simply be met with additional weight in your pack. 18 years=18 extra pounds on your back! Shit, I might not even have to carry my own sleeping bag.

Erock, The very premise of this thread; "I hope this mall burns to the ground", lends credence to the notion that it is lefties like you that are paranoid....and even dangerous. And the answer to your question is "yes".

Wow!! That was one of the best trip reports I've yet seen. Were the still pictures taken w/digital camera or film? My little bro is graduating from college this June, and we're planning to celebrate with a trip up Liberty Ridge or Mowich Face. I've had one unsuccessful try at LR but your pictures make the choice a little clearer. Any rockfall at Thumb Rock overnight? Nice TR.

Actually, they decided several years ago to open the road to a shuttle service. They have not looked for, proposed specifics regarding, or opened the process up for bid as far as I can tell. Their inaction regarding this matter is what really gores me. Now they plan to "decomission" Carbon River road this year. MRNP is not a preserve only for the very fit, geologists, bioligists, and those who can prove they "deserve" to be there. The park belongs to all. Letter writing campaigns have been effective in ONP re: East Fork Quinalt repairs. Too bad MRNP officials don't "get it".

How about a story on Mount Rainier National Park's refusal to reopen Westside Road, and their unfulfilled promises to provide access with a shuttle bus program.

Snowing in Enumclaw today while I was up there. Not sticking, but a good dusting of snow on the trees about half way up Mount Peak.

One thing I do find ironic is the fact that the mountain environment (climbing/hiking) is less regulated in Canada and western europe than it is in the USA. No permits/fees/helicopter access/etc, in most areas. Nice huts too. I guess in this one case, Canada is less regulatory than we are. Strange.

Agreed. We all end up paying for the uninsured...at emergency room rates! But Canada's system is far from "free". Taxpayers are bled severely. Even ultra-liberal Oregon shot down a Canada-style health system last November. 70% no vote? So what about all Canada's other problems? Not exactly the pristine paradise they would have us Yanks believe eh?

Marmot in Tacoma has last years Arcteryx Khamsin62 (one only?) for $199. (reg$240) Size Med. 4.0lbs. 4100cid. Blue. I saw it there today. I thought about buying it myself, but I'm going to get a smaller sleeping bag and see if I can fit a 5 day trip into my current Bora40. So, any suggestions for a sleeping bag: 25-30 degrees, down, under 2 lbs? I've been looking at Western Mountaineering bags, but they are $$$$$.

Too Late SC! We all know now that you support GW and his effort to liberate the people of Iraq. Welcome aboard the freedom train! WoooooWooooo.

Regardless of one's war views, I get the sense that we are living at a pivotal point in history. GW's press conference was quite uninspiring. Did he get enough sleep last night? Should have had Rumsfeld up there. Now that guy can give a press conference!

Most likely. And since they're subsequently too damn stupid to get into college anyway, what better place to send them? 'Cause sooner or later, some other world power will realize we're a nation of morons and they'll try to take us over, so we'll need a strong military of uniformly unintelligent and expendable young persons to fight off the invading horde. BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE! Very revealing, Dr Unamazing. I'm sure those Americans in uniform would love to hear your thoughts regarding their intellectual capabilities....versus (how you perceive) your own. What a loser you are.

How long would I have to wait for ACL surgery in Canada? Answer: about 2 years. How about some other "elective" procedures like cataracts removal? Great socialized medical system y'all got up there. Cheap drugs, for sure...but who's really paying the bill? I hear some good Canadian Doc's are moving to the USA so they can be properly compensated for their hard work under a (almost) free market system. Tell me about Canada's Endangered Species Act; Wilderness Act; Canadians with Disabilities Act. What? No such things? By the way, nice chunk of tundra you ceded to you indiginous population. Hope they enjoy it! "Seperate-but-equal"? You hosers like to lecture Americans, but from what I've seen, your environment is getting a good trashing. Too bad the average Canadian has almost NO voice in govt. policies. A lot of Frenchies up there....might explain the arrogance. By the way...thanks for the raw sewage, Victoria. A real gem of a city! Nice gardens, I hear. Cheers!

So if I park my car at a local college campus, or say, in Freemont....with an "I support George W Bush" bumper sticker affixed, my free speech rights will be respected? I propose that it is highly likely my vehicle would be vandalized by the local "peace-loving" people there. Is the "mall story" complete? Perhaps similarly clad individuals had participated in a not-so-peaceful protest earlier??