Honkeydong

quote: Twight claims in "extreme GU climbing" triplepoint is better than gore under wet conditions? Yeah,if Lowe wants to drop a few bones on my latest project,I'll tell ya it makes Gore-Tex look like bungfodder. I ain't sayin that's the case here, but it does make ya wonder,eh? I have heard that some test results showed that it was more breathable when wet than G-tex, but I've used several different wp/b fabrics and I honestly couldn't tell you the difference if I didn't know. The performance of my shell is about the last thing on my mind when I'm actually on the hill.

I've noticed that same problem with the pit zips. You need to add your own zipper pulls to pit zips or else they'll be next to impossible to fish out of the plackets. The Precip doesn't come stock with zipper pulls, except on the front. Also, why didn't they sew the bottom of the mesh pockets to the inside of the jacket, so you could stash water bottles in there? Seems like an oversight to me. Otherwise, no complaints. Beats the hell out of that Sierra Designs *sauna* I used to wear.

If you haven't seen this, check it out.knot strengths and failure under load

Greg Child is my favorite wordsmith. Blind Corners by Geoff Tabin is a light, easy read. The Book of Lies by the Burgess twins is a bit of a disappointment, considering the zany exploits they are so revered for. It left me feeling a bit flat; as though I "had to be there." For the classic mountaineering saga, I'd have to cast my lot with The White Spider, with K2:The Savage Mountain a close second.

Cartman is Whillans' illegitimate love-child with Rosanne Barr.

Most likely, "guests" are rectum.climbing regular posters looking for ideas.

There is a sordid rumor in a small town that a certain female is actually "packin'," if you know what I mean. Sooo...Billy Bob decides once and for all to find out what's up, and he asks the so-called "woman" out on a date. She eagerly accepts. He wines her, he dines her, and later,he takes her up to the hill overlooking the town and makes his move. Just when he lifts her skirt and is sure to find out her darkest secret, she stops him. "I need to go to the bathroom," she pleads. Reluctantly, Billy-Bob acquieses and finds himself alone. Sitting there, he is struck by the notion that this is his perfect opportunity to find out if she is a man or not. So he sneaks up the hill and spies her in the moonlight. Sure enough, he sees a long silouette hanging there. He scurries up to her and grabs it with both hands. "Hey! I didn't know you were up here," says the surprised girl. "Yeah? Well I didn't know you were takin' a shit," says Billy.

Just when I think I got it all figgerd out. What the *hell* is a Kegel? Is that like a razor clam?

The 1940's film "The White Tower." I only saw it once on Turner Classic Movies, but it had it *all*. Himalayan setting, Yeti, Swiss guide, manky piton placement, and the guy gets the girl too! No, it's not colorized. Bonus. Maybe Gary Cooper? Rex Harrison? Not sure.

30 metres of double rope rules for simul-4th classing with a single partner. "Epic? Party of three? Your table is ready sir".

I'm gonna take my $28.16 an' buy some morphine tabs for my next bivy.

Vasque H2's have that Outlast crap in them, so they don't insulate real well. But, the wide EE size sure makes for a comfy fit with my fat dogs. Standard step-in compatible Vibram Clusaz isn't stealth rubber, but it is as good as any other boot sole I've used. You might check Sierra trading post for a sale if interested. I saw 'em for about 2 bills not long ago.