jkrueger

I've never heard of Spray being taken so literally before... That sucks! The Columns (aka Skinner's Butte) is more of a rec. park than a crag. It's in the middle of the city so there are all kinds of people going through there all the time - you definitely have to keep one eye on everything at all times. People will steal your stuff while you're climbing only 20 ft. away; degenerates break glass all over; sketchy people wander down from the hills in obviously altered states at all hours; tweakers threaten to commit suicide by jumping from the top, making for an ugly scene until the cops show up; gapers show up and decide to free solo; kids run around unattended; people will just clip into the anchor bolts you are using; and there is quite a bit of generally unsafe activity practiced by various people. Now, in addition to dogs that bite and dogs that run around unattended, there are dogs that run around and piss on your gear!!! It just makes me appreciate the rare occasions I have shown up there to rope solo and found I had the place all to myself!

quote: Originally posted by Dave Schuldt: ONLY IF YOU LIKE A WET ASS!!!! I keep rainpants in my pack- this is the PNW!

quote: Originally posted by glen: About 10' off the deck, he let the end of the rope run through the device (always buy a 60m rope). You can also tie a knot in the end of the rope to prevent it from running through.

quote: Originally posted by glen: Rode in, same as most days. It was a bit wet, so the fenders went back on. D'oh! Though I see the utility of fenders, I've been hesitant to put any on because I was under the impression they were considered aid?

quote: Originally posted by rbw1966: Sadly, there really isnt a lot of trad in the Portland area. And there's even less in Eugene! Why is it that CA and WA got the good rock, and OR is full of choss?

quote: Originally posted by rbw1966: When I clipped into the anchors and yelled "off belay" I looked down to see his incredulous face staring back at me and the rope lying on the ground. He took me off belay when I had yelled "climbing". At least you saw it and know what happened. Imagine all of the things that people don't tell their partner about... Or worse yet, partners that are oblivious to the fact that they've done anything wrong! I think mistakes happen when you're learning, but they shouldn't happen again - that's why they call it learning. And yes, some people do tend to get pissed (or even hostile) if you try to point anything out! I've seen so many people creating their own death traps that I'm almost immune to it anymore. [ 05-17-2002, 02:17 PM: Message edited by: jkrueger ]

quote: Originally posted by sk: JK and I were short a harness one day, and waiting for a friend to show... Had some time, so I whipped a hip belay. thaught it was awsome! I would love to be taught how to do it. i just read about it and went with it, It worked. I lowered J with it as well. Old school rocks! When I got back to the deck I asked sk to show me how she did the hip belay - and she couldn't remember! I continue to climb with her every chance I get.

Any suggestions for some good trad climbs in the Portland area? Something in the 5.9 range would be ideal.

16 miles round-trip. An extra 4 miles with gear on nice days when I stop in at Skinner's Butte (conveniently located on the bike-bath in the middle of the city) to get some climbs in. Didn't ride today, but rode yesterday and the day before that. Ironically, I fail Bike to Work day!

It seems that cc.com is a labor of love, and the guys running the show are fine with that for the time being. However, if there does come a time when cc.com needs some money, I have some suggestions: 1) Sell t-shirts. Put beta on them so people don't have to hunt around here for it. Put some quotes from spray on them so everyone can share our humor (and we can offend people without computers). List the Top 10 reasons to stay away from cc.com. The possibilities are endless... 2) Bare-knuckle boxing matches between the people around here who want to settle their differences for once and for all! You could place bets with cc.com acting as the house, or we could all make pledges and agree to donate a dollar for every punch someone takes. 3) Throw an annual cc.com fund raiser (aka party). No need to align with the corporate world, just have it by and for cc.com. This would give all the factions a chance to meet face to face. Have a band. Have a keg. Charge admission. Think pub club, only bigger! This would also be a good place to hold the bare-knuckle boxing matches (and/or women's mud wrestling matches - they say they like to get dirty?).

I'm not about to jump on any bandwagon! I'm just calling shit where I see it - I'd be pissed if someone tweaked my post and turned it against me. That shit shouldn't fly here.

quote: Originally posted by Lambone: my name is bone... i am weak my ballz are owned by someone else pleez help!! Original message edited by ? I don't think that editing someone else's post is playing fair. If you do not agree with what someone said, you should at least respect their right to say it. I've seen threads that deserve to be deleted/locked, and respect the administrator's right to do so. I do, however, think it should be all or none - it crosses the line or it doesn't. Delete 'em all, or leave them where they be!

SmithRock.com Message Board [ 05-14-2002, 11:05 AM: Message edited by: jkrueger ]

Thanks for the info. I'm not sure when we'll be going, as we're still trying to synchronize multiple schedules, but I imagine we'll be chasing the shade! We're planning on being there maybe 4 or 5 days, probably in the middle of the week, so I'm hoping we'll miss the weekend warriors. Can't wait to get there and check it out...

That definitely looks like somewhere I want to be! It seems I've heard there's a bit of something for everyone there - bouldering, sport, and trad?

When the time comes, I'll be sure to take you up on the guidebook offer - thanks for your generosity! I did notice this weekend that I climb better in the cool of the morning than the heat of the afternoon - and it was a mere 70° F. On the bright side, there is an inverse relationship between temperature and the amount of clothing that the craghags wear.

Some friends of mine stopped in at City of Rocks over spring break on their way back from Utah. They said it was an amazing place, and since then we've all been planning on going there for a week of summer vacation. Since then Rock & Ice published an article on City of Rocks, so it is not surprising that people are now going there in droves. It sounds like the place is turning into another Smith Rock? Sorry about the dog - doesn't sound like he had a very Fluffy disposition!

quote: Originally posted by Steamer: SK - I bet you're really a 19 year old, male freshman at the UO who gets a kick out of making losers like Son of a Bitch think he has a chance of getting laid. For everyone here who thinks sk doesn't walk her talk, here's a photo of her getting down and dirty on the rock. She just sprays all over everyone here to pass the time between her climbing fixes, because she truly is a crack addict! sk: crack addict photo

If you've lost or forgotten anything at Skinner's Butte (The Columns) in Eugene, OR I just might have it: Found Items at The Columns

Yet another benefit of bumper-belays! You can drive right up to the crag so you're not burned out from the approach, and the vehicle doubles as a crash pad. Could get kind of expensive though. A fourteen story fall - now that's a woman who's bold!

It takes a certain kind of woman to climb, so I thought I'd show my appreciation and respect to all those who do what they do! 1) They aren't afraid to get dirty. 2) They are adventurous (in all their pursuits). 3) They speak their mind. 4) They can take shit. 5) They can dish it out. 6) They don't have nails to break. 7) They like to drink beer. 8) They are strong in mind, body, and spirit. 9) Climbing counteracts their foul moods! 10) They don't hide behind their make-up. 11) They are fit and ripped! 12) Bra tops & belay views!

Just because we're married doesn't mean I own her. I do not approve of or support everything she does, but that doesn't take away her right to live her life as she chooses to do so. Yeah, I know what she's been doing around here. And no, it doesn't get me all hot and bothered. So she's a bit of a flirt? I can't change her, so I choose to accept her for who she is, be that what it may. Thanks for everyone's concern. [ 05-08-2002, 04:34 PM: Message edited by: jkrueger ]

quote: Originally posted by Dru: i went to see a movie about naked Inuit running around on the ice floes and stealing each others wives instead. DUDE 5 STAR CLASSIC POMME D'OR WINNER!!!! That movie sounds like my life! [ 05-08-2002, 03:37 PM: Message edited by: jkrueger ]

quote: Originally posted by Dru: with HIP CHAIN CORD you hoser. And the true Canadian in Dru shines through! [ 05-08-2002, 02:12 PM: Message edited by: jkrueger ]

quote: Originally posted by Son of Caveman: I think jkrueger is trying to get laid tonight. I haven't heard this much brown nosin' in years. Why not have your surgeon permanently sew your lips to SK's ass. "There is no try. You do or you do not." ~ Yoda