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http://www.worldshighestgig.com/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4403760.stm 'World's highest gig' at Everest The band played to about 100 mountaineers (credit: Nepal News) A British band claims to have set the world record by playing a gig at the world's highest altitude - above Mount Everest's Base Camp. The Hidden said they performed at 5,545m at Kalar Pattar last month. The 40-minute concert, in front of about 100 mountaineers, was to raise money for children victimised by armed conflict in Nepal. Musician Oz Bayldon said it was a wonderful experience. The band also holds the world record for longest gig. The Everest gig was organised by the British charity Nepal Balabalika Trust (Trust for Nepalese Children). Long playing Mr Bayldon and his colleagues already set another world record of longest gig in September this year by performing continuously for nearly 44 hours in a bar in London's Soho district. Mr Bayldon said they had raised nearly £30,000 to help Nepalese children. He said a shelter and skills centre will be set up for the conflict-affected children at Dhulikhel, east of capital Kathmandu, with the help of another charity, Help Nepal Network. Rights groups say nearly 400 children have died in the nine-year-old armed conflict in Nepal. They say thousands of others have been displaced, along with their parents, as the conflict intensifies. Over 11,000 people have lost their lives in the insurgency which aims to replace the country's monarchy with a Maoist republic.

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Dig me up for a brew or some chow when you're in town. I'm pretty much tied to my office from 8 - 5 most days, but I'd be happy to lend you guidebooks or any gear you may need. edit: here's a resource for you http://www.climbingsaltlake.com/rock/

Sure, if you don't care if your partners laugh at your cheap ass.

I can't belive I just read 5 pages of this drivel. I want last year's donation to Timmy back to compensate me for this utter waste of time. The only time I even raise an eyebrow over a partner's use of my gear is if the do something along the lines of spilling hot chocolate inside my tent or try to piss out the door instead of getting the fuck out the tent to take care of business. Cramponing my rope is a little more serious.

Game over.

Muffy, you should send your ball gag along with Minx. Chaps sounds like just the kind of feller who needs that kind of lesson.

SWEET! http://www.elsinoreutah.com/kimberly_kaboom_high_power.htm Please join us for Elsinore Utah's 2005 Fall Kimberly Kaboom Dynamite Shoot! Date: May 21st 2005 (The Saturday before Memorial Day Weekend) AND Saturday, November 5, 2005 Times: 9:00 AM till 4:00 PM (There will be food to buy and restrooms to use) Location: Flat Canyon (MAP (Click here to see map.) MAP) How this event works: Each shooter gets two shots at a assigned target. Each shot cost $ 2.00. If the target is hit it will explode and the shooter splits the pot for that target with our Danish Heritage Events Committee, if they miss it they get back in line Upcoming Shoots: Shoots are to be held the Saturday before Memorial Day Weekend and the first Saturday in November. (Plan ahead!) REGARDLESS OF THE DISTANCE TO THE TARGET, EACH TARGET IS A SINGLE POP CAN FILLED WITH EXPLOSIVES. YOU ARE SHOOTING AT THE BOTTOM (END). THUS, FROM 300 YARDS TO 600+ YARDS EACH OF THESE TARGETS IS EXACTLY THE SAME SIZE AND CARRIES THE SAME EXPLOSIVE PUNCH. WE HAVE NEVER RETRIEVED A TARGET THAT DID NOT EXPLODE. IF A BULLET HITS THE POP CAN THE TARGET WILL EXPLODE. continues....with photo...

funny..."enuf" is a unique enough twist on the real word that I decided to search it here on cc.com. It reveals some interesting possibilities for the avatar being branded a potential thief.

I think she meant PMSmoania...

1983 Saab 900 Turbo, black, hatchback, 5 speed manual transmission, $1800. This is the ultimate climber/skier/biker/kayaker vehicle because it will go virtually anywhere and still look cool in the city. I routinely put three climbers with "climbing class"-sized packs and the kitchen sink in this beast and cruised into the mountains, up the Forest Service roads, and thru the snow. With a rack and chains it will carry anything virtually anywhere. (Think playful Swedish design engineers surrounded by snow and ice much of the year.) Brand new windshield and 4 new tires. Power windows, manual sunroof, maroon fabric interior, 269,000 miles. This car lived most of it's live in Washington State (no salt) and has a nearly perfect body. It has been here in UT for one year now. This care really deserves the TLC and maintenance due a classic in this shape. It has 2 nickel-sized surface rust spots, one on the RR fender lip, the other below the LR window. The hood has some minor damage (2 dents) and could stand to be replaced (a 15 minute job if you find the right color in your local junkyard.) The APC/Turbo gauge works intermittently, I use an aftermarket boost gauge that's more reliable. I have a replacement gauge, but don't feel like tearing into the dash to fix it. I replaced the hatch with a newer one, due to rust associated with the former spoiler. I have not switched over the 'TURBO' emblem, but will include it with the car, of course. The engine and transmission run fine. A previous owner either rebuilt or replaced the transmission, I have the shop receipt for that work. I recently replaced a faulty cooling fan. The driver's seatback has some upholstry wear where one's bumm rubs getting in and out. The dash has 2 minor cracks. The AC belt was off when I bought it 2+ years ago. All the parts are there, I doubt it works. See more photos of the car at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/davesdata2/album?.dir=d0b7 This car has been my daily driver for the last 2+ years and I haven't hesitated to take it on roadtrips. A year ago it ran roundtrip from Seattle to the Smiff Tuft Luv Fest, to Lake Tahoe, NV and back; and then from Seattle to Salt Lake. This summer it's longest trip was 500 trouble free miles. I'd be happy to answer any other questions or post more photos upon request. I'd even consider driving it back to the PacNW at my own risk if we make a deal.

We need to toss in a little snaffle humor here....

the sage brush makes chasing these UT mule deer a little hard on the jeans unless one wears chaps....

Shit....I've been outed....again!

them aren't foil wrapped taters!! them's alien eggs, wrapped in foil so's their embryonic telepathic thoughts can't invade said sprayer's brain.

does the bird flu virus mutating to infect humans qualify?

What gear did you use? Machete to clear underbrush on the approach? I think he was trying to tell us that he shared his joy with the world back in 84 without the benefit of computers.

Ever read the terms. You know, the ones that say in big letters don't talk publicly about them? The only ones I'd ever consider talking crap about would be the ones that take frickin' FOREVER to ship. *EdelRice*

M for Metrosexual?

The first ritualistic trimming of a new toenail feels soooo good, sooo deep inside. I don't know just what it is, but snipping off a mm or two of a big toenail that you've watched grow for 6 months is eternally satisfying. ...just thought I'd share my joy with you'all.

I grew up that way and it's a hard habit to break. I generally manage to keep it under control in the city, but it creeps back out whenever I'm in a small town again. It makes some of my passengers look at me quite strangely sometimes. I'm heading to Sheridan, WY at about 6:30 am Tuesday...should be plenty of good waving there.

"Nice short feature on Fred" If this had been in spray I would have been deathly afraid to open it at work.

He sounds like the perfect candidate to be a 'burning bed' victim.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4749507.stm Squirrel helps with mobile calls By Luke Alexander BBC News There are few things more intrusive than a mobile phone ringtone. Yet, despite the existence of answer phones and voice mail, a ringing phone remains impossible to ignore. Whether we are having a private conversation, snowed under with work, or just not in the mood to speak to anyone, the phone keeps ringing. MIT research student Stefan Marti may have the answer: ditch your mobile phone, and get a squirrel. Specifically, an animatronic desktop squirrel which deals with your calls for you. The squirrel answers phone calls, works out if you are busy or asleep, evaluates how important the incoming call is and takes messages. continues.....