allthumbs

quote: Originally posted by willstrickland: Or maybe wanna make them suffer. I did this exact thing when I got back from hiking the Appalachian Trail. It was me, them, and a few other friends. Only thing was, it didn't make me suffer, I was in the lead and pounding out a pace that made new-loverboy-office punter-cigarette smoker look like a fucking gumby of the first degree. When they all pulled up for a rest break I just dropped the "ok, I'm going on ahead, I'll see you at camp". Busted ass and got to camp, pitched tent, gathered enough dead-n-down wood for the entire night's fire, hung a hammock, fetched 5 gallons of water, and had a pot of tea on the stove, the campfire ready to throw a match on, and a fat bowl at my lips laying in the hammock when the crew arrived. But, although I may have looked like a champ, it only registered with him, not her...but I was in my element and he was out of his. Carpe diem. Well guys, I know y'all's got the knobby balls, but when it comes to dumpin women, you suck. All real men know enough to dump their ass before they dump yours and then stay away from the X like there's no tomorrow. They're fucking poison I tell ya...NEVER, EVER look back!!! Good riddence to the Blister and god help the poor bastard she mindfucks next. Pardon the French, I just get so warm and fuzzy thinking bout the X LOL

quote: Originally posted by mikeadam: Someone to take you into the mountains?? Depends on how good you look. Shit Mike, don't sugarcoat it. What are you really trying to say? I'm sure she's chompin at the bit to go climbin with you now.

"I'm always right, except when I'm not"

quote: Originally posted by Dru: I heard they removed 15 golf ball sized tumors from old Lance. That accounted for a loss of almost 8kg!! I also hear heavy use of steroids, HGH and other performance enhancers increases your susceptibility to cancer.... hmmmmm. Every rider on that tour is doped to the fucking gills with every drug they can get away with too. So who should we cheer for - Lance or his team of biochemists?? Heh Dru, What proof do you base this drug accusation on? Or was your drug remark just joke fodder?

Just so you guys don't think I'm a total frickin' idiot, I WILL NOT be soloing Baker or any other mountain of that caliber. I appreciate your advice and see the folly of doing shit like this alone. I'll keep my solo summit adventures limited to safer, lower, easier, non-tech. bush league scrambles. Maybe some day I'll do the real deal like you ball-busters, like when my kids are raised and don't need a dad. In the meantime, I'll watch you guys do it and wish I was there.

quote: Originally posted by Dru: "Big Rock Cold Cock". I'd add the logo but I'm blocked from accessing it (www.bigrock.com) on my gov't computer!!! Okay, I'm thick as a brick. How do ya do the icons again? And where do you find all the wild ones?

Numb Nuts Stout The new micro from Hankridge AK

quote: Originally posted by Dru: Hey Allthumbs have you tried Rohypnol?? I took some of that stuff but I can't remember if it works.... I don't even want to think about what that shemale that did ya dirt mighta looked like. Remember...always cover your six.

The best beer. That's easy. It's the one that gets you laid. She had how many?

What with all this "Eye Candy" I'm finding Cascade Climbers.com more entertaining than Saturday morning cartoons. By the way...Road Runner Rules !!!

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Lisa, that approach is from Heliatrope isn't it?

By the way, I'd go with someone else but I think everbody hates me. LOL

Is it possible for a solo non-climber to get to Baker's summit from the railroad grade approach? I've got the crampons and ice axe and am comfortable on glaciers. But I'm not a climber and wonder if it's nuts to do it alone? I've heard that the crevases are all exposed this year due to light snow.

Thanks everybody for the advice to buy the alum. crampons. I'm not a real climber like you guys but I do like crossing some snow and ice once in awhile to get further up. I took your advice and got some Stubais and tried them out on Baker last weekend. They worked great and were so light I didn't feel any additional weight on my daypack. I get way more info. from you guys than from the more sedate backpacker forums elsewhere online. Thanks

You're right about Kevlar being brittle. All offshore racers have known this forever. That's why no builder makes an all Kevlar boat. Kevlar is great stuff as an ADDITIVE to a well built FIBERGLASS boat. Probably should be used less liberally in ice tools too.

quote: Originally posted by Dru: Yeah, if you get it in quick, she won't have to pull your piece for you... and you will get it off - is that what this thread is really about???? Heh there Dru, when I grow up and become a wannabe climbing legend like you, will I be able to make dumb-assed comments like yours? Get over yourself.

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good weed huh guys?

Heh Strickland: I can't necessarily argue the issue as you've laid it out in the post above. I'm talking about the guys with 9lb. packs and 30-40 mile days that don't stop to smell the roses. I'd like to say what's the point, but I've been reminded, and rightly so, that we're all different and have our own agendas. You know, democrats and republicans. So you people go ahead and carry whatever the hell you do or don't want to carry. I don't give a shit. I'll just worry about myself and my steak and brews.

Wow...thanks guys for the super quick response and overwhelming endorsement. I'm outta here pronto to my local outfitter to get a pair. Sounds like the "cat's ass". You guys and this forum rocks!!! thumbs

Any thoughts, good or bad, on aluminum crampons by Stubai? I'd be seldom using, mainly for crossing the occasional snowfield or glacier, or powerwashing my shake roof. I'm not talking hardcore ice climbing/front pointing here...just nice, light crampons for hiking safety in certain situations. Good advice will sure be appreciated!

Especially the ones carrying practically nothing and traveling 30-40 miles a day. What's the point to traveling so far and fast that all you can do at the end of the day is get butt-faced, curl up in your tyvek and die of exhaustion? Not my idea of a fun outdoor experience. I'd guess that 95% of the population that hike and climb would agree with me too. Lightening up a bit is great, and makes sense...taking it to the Jardine Extreme is, well, just too far left for me. Moderate comfort rules. So if making super-high mileage while wearing a thong and carrying a bong get you off, fine, just don't preach that religion as the end-all. I want my brewskis!!! [This message has been edited by allthumbs (edited 07-30-2001).]

The best part of Dru went dripping down his daddy's leg.

LOL Yeah, and if you're below them on the big wall that ain't all they're droppin'.