allison

Several random thoughts: Having all branches of government controlled by the same party is bad news, no matter what the party. The Ds have done nothing to curry the affection of voters lately. Unfortunately we have a leadership vacuum at the moment. Not our day in politics, I'm afraid. We've had plenty of chances. To say that the 2 major parties are the same is, to my mind, naive and simplistic. Greg W is white. Cynics.....remember that Democracy is at its healthiest and most functional when the citizens are actively participating. It was designed that way. On the other hand, I wish the voters of this state would allow their elected leaders to do their job. To wit: we voted in favor of Sound Transit four years ago. Now I understand that the Sound Transit thing is a bit of a mess right now....but, yesterday we removed its major funding source. We made an unfunded mandate. Now what shall we do? Vote on Sound again? I'd like to hear from someone who voted Yes on 776 to tell me what their idea of a next move is on this.

Coondog, Yes, you can start drinking at around 7 and expect to have some company.

Now that is all said and done, I would like to NOT recommend idealphotoandvideo.com. I'll spare you the details, all in all a very shady operation.

Leave me alone, you little twink. I get out plenty.

quote: Originally posted by RopeGunHooker: Do you use it when you measure the altitude of the twinkie stand at 7-11 after you rob it? If you never gain any altitude how do you know it works? Um, in the mountains? [ 11-04-2002, 08:27 PM: Message edited by: allison ]

Pig and Whistle=walking distance from mi casa. Bueno!!

No, the post above mine speaks of avoiding Dynamic like the plague...I was asking about durability. You guys are idiots.

Please don't make jokes about my alleged promiscuty. It's bullshit. Cut it out.

No, not guns, just this and that, adverts. And for some reson my 'pop-up-stopper' program doesn't want to launch either!

Perhaps he IS Trask, but he's other people too. Don't be deceived, he is not being honest. Is anyone else getting assaulted by pop-up advertising while logged on to cc.com? This just started maybe in the last 24 hours. Ms. Thread Drift has spoken.

Rumor going around is that Schoeller Dynamic is less durable than other softshell fabrics ....maybe I read it here, can't remember...anyhow, anyone have this experience?

Matt, you should be taken to task for posting such an awful picture of dear chucK on the Internet!!

Got a good shake going on the overhead pipes here in the Paramount Theatre. Heard there was a 7.9 in Alaska a bit ago. Anyone else feel anything? It was pretty noticeable, and of course during a performance.

Complete bullshit. Cut it out. [ 11-02-2002, 05:46 PM: Message edited by: allison ]

This is a GREAT discussion!!!

....and if you ever get the chance, climb with this DavidW character. He's one of the most supportive and empathetic cats you could ever hope to share a rope with.

Nice, thanks for the tip. I've been looking for a sneaky trick to improve gas mileage!

The BF has one of those new Highlanders. I hate to admit it, but it is really fun to drive, very sporty for an SUV. More ground clearance than my Sub, and more comfortable, though it IS an SUV gas guzzler pig thing. Haven't slept in it yet, so the jury is still out on this vital feature for mtn car.

My GL has annoying accelerator sluggishness when it is cold. When it is warmed up, it's not bad at all. Before I got my Sub I had a sportscar and a motorcycle, so there's pretty much nothing that would make a station wagon feel right, in terms of acceleration and handling. Had to grow up and get practical.

Trask, are you feeling okay?

There are some really great guys at Pub Club. ....and there are some major losers. Just like anywhere else, I guess. [ 11-01-2002, 01:44 PM: Message edited by: allison ]

When my '87 Soobie wagon dies, I will be looking for basically the same car with more ground clearance. Other than that, and the fact that it's a little poky, it's a great, great car. For someone with limited resources, it's pretty much the perfect mtn rig. Just be sure to set aside a couple hun for a CD player, as it really makes all the difference on road trips!

There ARE guys out there who meet all of the criteria!

ALL alti watches need to be calibrated, preferably once a day. Ya gotta remember that they determine altitude from the barometric pressure, and as it changes, the calibration can get thrown off.