Greg_W

DFA, you are a fucking homo. Vodka, fill her up; accidentally spill some cranberry or grapefruit juice in; ice is nice. Voila!!!

Hey, I listened to Nancy Reagan in the '80's. What happened to everybody else?

Grid bolt it all now, then put in the routes. That way you're covered.

No guns, rampant alcoholism, I'd be 3' taller than everyone. Where's the fun in that? Go back to Iceland, toadstool.

and that isn't the post office yer probably thinking of right now.......... hicks meet the climber chicks Just say no to Hefeweizen!!!!!!!!! <===notice this graemlin likes em dark!! Uh oh, I've heard about Szyjakowski's brood of fillies from the P.O. Bring rubbers and sanitary wipes if Szyjakowski's been pawing at 'em.

It is harsh, E; but the world is a hard place. I NEVER said I would not help someone; I help people when I can. However, the difference is I CHOOSE whom I help, and when. What I am against is the government taking my money and then "helping" these people who will not even help themselves. Regarding addiction, this is where we fundamentally disagree. I cannot believe, especially with all the awareness information that has circulated for the past 20+ years, that people have no clue that what they are doing to their bodies results in addiction and other horrible consequences. What you are doing is saying that these people are not responsible for what they are doing. We are all responsible for our actions and the results they create; believe me, I have fucked up many things in my life as a result of my actions. An individual CHOOSES to take drugs, just like I CHOOSE not to take drugs. There is no "I didn't know, I'm an innocent victim of addiction." I am extremely glad that you averted that lifestyle choice, E-rock; the result of that choice has made you into a very cool guy. Your friend made some bad choices, and he is reaping the consequences.

No offense to you, E-rock, you're not the only one who says this, but this is the hugest crock of SHIT I have ever heard. What the fuck is a "fair shake from society"? Did "society" force this guy to take drugs, steal your identity, etc.? The notion of a "society" granting a "fair shake" is unimaginable. As individuals that make up a "society", do we all get together and decide that E-rock's friend should get a "fair shake"? At the group meeting, we agreed that Trask will give E-rock's friend a job down at the hardware store because he "deserves a fair shake", not because he's qualified. Also, we agreed that Robbob would rent E-rock's friend his converted garage for next to nothing, because E-rock's had "a tough go of it" being an addict and all. Towards the end of the night, it was decided by the group that Sisu Suomi would sell E-rock's friend his old Toyota pickup for less than blue book, well, to help this poor guy out who's never had a "fair shake from society." What a load of crap. Pull yourself out of the gutter, CHOOSE to get a job and be productive, and make something of yourself. Greg_W

I've used 2.5 sick days in 11 years of work. Do you people get SO sick that you cannot function at work? I've never understood "using" sick days; most people I know use them for things other than sickness, and I just don't get that. If you're healthy go to work; if you want a day (or half a day) off, work it out with the boss. No big deal, I've always negotiated in this manner at every job I've had. Doesn't work? Get a different job that is more flexible.

...but don't expect other people to fucking pay for it.

Classic!!!

They are all in storage except the .22 with a scope. I need to put a few deer up for the winter. A .22 isn't legal for deer if it's a rimfire. Think about what you're doing, gaper; you could be breaking the law. We have different rules and needs where I live. It doesn't make sense to have gapers running around with 30.06 rifles and too many deer, not enough hunters. Plus, with a Ruger 10/22 and a good scope I can put a slug on a dime at 75 yards. One can pretty much walk up and pet these tame bastards. It's about the meat and population control, not sport. There are game units in Colorado where one can take two deer in a season due to population, our game unit is just not quite official, but it has a long tradition of Local wisdom. The story is, the first time the game warden showed up out here, a couple locals shot the boat right out from under him. There hasn't been much of a presence since. Guess I was wrong in assuming you lived in WA State. Sorry.

They are all in storage except the .22 with a scope. I need to put a few deer up for the winter. A .22 isn't legal for deer if it's a rimfire. Think about what you're doing, gaper; you could be breaking the law.

Have to agree, there.

That's old skool, man!!! Don't you have to also climb in Converse Chuck Taylors while using a stitch plate?

It's kinda tough on sythetic fabrics, for one.

some wacky shit you been smoking. you straight tripping fool. Oh, sure, you're absolutely right, lummox. We should allow this waste of human life to sponge off of "society" for the rest of their lives. I so much love working so that some crackhead motherfucker can live for nothing and go to the methadone clinic for free. FUCK THAT!!! When did it become okay to be a useless, wasted burden on taxpayers?

Hey, MisterE: Go fuck yourself.

did you ever think to fucking ask if people wanted to make such a fundamental shift in the purpose/execution of the ropeup. that was your first mistake. I believe that Beck was the driving force/main organizer of the rope up from day one; maybe his original goal went beyond a drunken climbing get-together and it is now coming to fruition. If you don't want to participate, don't. Have your own "slightly past full moon rope up" or something.

Not to mention the fact that you can have handguns from Brazil, Austria, and Bulgaria, and still only have to know English!!!

Hehehe...I hear ya. Besides, I've never been able to picture you in dark pants, white shirt & tie ( ) with a backpack, knocking on doors with a "texplorer" nametag on.

I always pegged you for a Mormon.

You have shown us all how narrow-minded you are, Greg Not that that is news You don't know me, dipshit. Don't assume that you do.

Now here's a serious subject. Not some panty-waste "favorite butt-pirate boulder problem" thread. I've had some fine tequila post-climb and it goes down well. Many prefer beer. Others prefer whiskey. There are a few teatotalers that I know. What's YOUR poison?

Is this fucking serious? Get a fucking life. "Favorite boulder problem?" Now I've heard of everything. Are we going to discuss the merits of chalk bag size next?

Lame, lame, lame.... Sheesh, people, who fucking cares. I think the Mountaineers are stupid, but who fucking cares? As individuals (I know many of you are sheep, that's okay), we will gravitate towards the learning style and group dynamic that works for each of us. The Mountaineers have their place, apparently, and they serve a purpose (more than just to clog routes like the "South Arete" on SEWS) for some people. I don't remember why this thread was started, and I don't give a fuck; all this "they're great"..."they suck" bullshit is stupid. Like 'em, don't like 'em; reserve the right to bitch about them, fine. Personally, I would not join the fucking Mounties if you paid me; but that's me. Make up your own fucking minds. Look to the Washington Alpine Club; I hear they have a much better dynamic and aren't so Hitler Youth-esque. Let's move on to something important, like whether or not Mounties are allowed to come to the Rope Up. Bwahahahaha!!!!!!