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Who, George Walker Bush or Bill Mahr? The right to whine is in fact protected speech, and I've never disputed anyone's right to it, even if they don't vote. Well, maybe I have, but I'm sure I didn't mean it.

Some old avatar image of his, less memorable than some. The Hello Kitty definitely evokes Dru though and is disorienting to see associated with someone else.

from Bill Mahr. Okay, he's a humorist, but where is he wrong? "Mr. President, this job can't be fun for you any more. There's no more money to spend--you used up all of that. You can't start another war because you used up the army. And now, darn the luck, the rest of your term has become the Bush family nightmare: helping poor people. Listen to your Mom. The cupboard's bare, the credit cards maxed out. No one's speaking to you. Mission accomplished. "Now it's time to do what you've always done best: lose interest and walk away. Like you did with your military service and the oil company and the baseball team. It's time. Time to move on and try the next fantasy job. How about cowboy or space man? Now I know what you're saying: there's so many other things that you as President could involve yourself in. Please don't. I know, I know. There's a lot left to do. There's a war with Venezuela. Eliminating the sales tax on yachts. Turning the space program over to the church. And Social Security to Fannie Mae. Giving embryos the vote. But, Sir, none of that is going to happen now. Why? Because you govern like Billy Joel drives. You've performed so poorly I'm surprised that you haven't given yourself a medal. You're a catastrophe that walks like a man. Herbert Hoover was a shitty president, but even he never conceded an entire city to rising water and snakes. "On your watch, we've lost almost all of our allies, the surplus, four airliners, two trade centers, a piece of the Pentagon and the City of New Orleans. Maybe you're just not lucky. I'm not saying you don't love this country. I'm just wondering how much worse it could be if you were on the other side. "So, yes, God does speak to you. What he is saying is: 'Take a hint.'"

Dead Moon All of their albums pretty much suck, what can you say about mono home recordings made with the vinyl cutter that recorded Louie Louie, but their frequent live shows are consistently satisfying. They work for a living, not just work one time in the studio and coast on the royalties. Wipers are great too, but really Kix, putting your nose up BVB's butt won't get you anywhere around here. Anyway, The Wipers are defunct, but 20 some years later you can still see Dead Moon, like last Saturday in Ballard. Helluva show.

I've seen that .gif used as an avatar elsewhere, I love that thing. C'mon, you know you've had that day.

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I love the description: "A top-quality backpacking Tent at a deep discount price! Weighs just 10 lbs. for easy transport!" Does anyone know what "1,500 mm waterproof coating" is?

Heard about it on the radio this morning too, on KPLU. Actually, my wife heard it, as I was getting the coffee, but it's sort of remarkable to have a local mountaineering story that isn't about a rescue.

Not until the next day, if taken internally. Effects are immediate when hurled from a passing vehicle.

Friend of mine's husband got killed by a DUI driver, so I'd suggest you take it as a serious lesson and not write it off as merely "stupid." This happened years ago, and I never met him, so it's not some personal trauma. It is a notch closer to home than a story in the paper, and it has happened several times in the last year on roads I frequently drive. I think it deserves felony status.

Yeah, but it doesn't mean you have to be nice to each other on the internet...

Rest Areas don't count, they're only good for hiding the contraband before international border crossings

Weather permitting, we'll be out there every Wednesday until it's much too rainy. That'd be great if you could make it Andy.

Well, I did ban him as per his own request, but only for about 4 hours, and he should have access again. Normally, when the junkies request to be pushed into rehab, it does no good, they're posting again in 24 hours. Maybe Squid really managed to shake the CC monkey off his back?

Yep, looking forward to it, conditions should be prime. The new mega plush belay deck w/bench and backrest is ready for service too. I'll put a rope on Blockbuster, so I can see what ya'll think.

I don't exactly recall, '99 or '00 I think. I suspect part of it is the difference in the lighting, sky's is much more dramatic than that midday sun shot, and his color saturation much more lush than my crappy scan.

I never knew that was a hand traverse! (or noticed the bolt for that matter)

Frenchman Coulee Climbers Coalition (FCCC) Hosts an Access Fund Adopt-a-Crag Annual FCCC Adopt-a-Crag Day Date and Time: September 24th 9:00am to 3:00pm Location: Frenchman Coulee Springs Climbing area, AKA: Vantage WA Host Organization: FCCC Contact information: Kevin Dwight, kdwight@elltel.net The Frenchman Coulee Climbers Coalition is proud to host the Access Fund’s 6th Annual Adopt-a-Crag, presented by Title Sponsor Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), Presenting Sponsor W.L. Gore, and Contributing Sponsor CLIF BAR. Adopt-a-Crag, the Access Fund’s signature event, is a national commitment by the climbing community to natural resource stewardship and volunteerism. Activities often include litter clean-ups, visual impact mitigation, trail construction and restoration, erosion control, and wildlife monitoring. This year during the month of September, the Access Fund expects Adopt-a-Crag will produce trail restoration projects and crag clean-ups at over 100 climbing areas around the country. Volunteers from all around the Northwest will converge to help give back to the area by maintaining trails, removing garbage, re-seeding bare ground, and controlling erosion on September 24th beginning at 9:00am in the main climbers parking lot. “Adopt-a-Crag would not be possible without the generous financial support of outdoor industry leaders REI, W.L. Gore, and CLIF BAR,” said Adopt-a-Crag Coordinator Deanne Buck. “The commitment of these three companies to support grassroots activism to protect our climbing resources and climbers’ access is outstanding.”

Name? What route was he on? Was he with anyone else? What trailhead was he starting from? Have the sheriff's checked whether his van is still at the trailhead? It's not uncommon to have an unexpected day attach itself to a Stuart route, and there's lots of company up there these days.

...and be careful cleaning 'em off, don't use an ungloved hand. Just because it's tempered and the glass goes into a million puzzle shaped pieces doesn't mean it won't cut the shit out of you if you run your hand over it.

Hear hear, Justin or Harry couldn't say it any clearer, this is a major accomplishment. Full on salutes to the complimentary experiences developed by both individuals, just reading about it wore me out. It's interesting to note the way in which one man, John Scurlock, has changed the face of NW mountaineering. The Cascades are such an obscure private range, not yielding to casual scrutiny, and John's prying camera and home built plane have changed that. Truly a worthy successor to Austin Post's mantle. I think he does in fact qualify as a third member of the team, this route would not have happened at this time without his love of our backyard.

According to the press, black people loot, white people find

What's up? Have you been laying down a tequila buzz, just so the cowboys at the rodeo look a little more appealing? "Maybe he's not so bad, his arm could look like this..."

That rap gully right off the top seemed pretty chossy, particularly the steep part above the last anchor. This is the anchor that features a couple dodgy pins and a hammered in nut, in a deep cleft. Reading Beckey afterwards made it sound like the right way up involves going up to or above the second large chockstone, all the way to the notch? Maybe I've always just rapped the wrong junky way Anyway, it'd be nice to have something moderate in the toolbag for taking someone out, avoiding the traffic in the Beckey-Lib Bell gully as well as SEWS S. Arete, I'll have to remember this recommendation.