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and I think Gary would be the perfect one to start the event off....

Oh SHIT...call a moderator....Dwayner has hacked Snowbryid's password!

So I have reason to be in South Tahoe area early next month and am looking for a place to crash for a couple of nights and a climbing partner for a day or 2 at Lover's Leap. Anyone have any contacts there? Anybody want to split gas money on a road trip there? Hows the climbing there in early Oct? LL is shady, right?

a vertical fashion show

I like Cyndi's at 105 and Aurora for breakfast. Georgia's Greek Deli at 85th and 3rd NW serves up a mean breakfast, lunches and dinners are outstanding.

I've heard that some here are experimenting with a class of drugs with some 'added benefits'. Thread 1 from the BBC article: "The authors say it is the first drug to be shown to increase the capacity to exercise at sea level, and when oxygen supply is affected at high altitude." "Dr Friedrich Grimminger, who led the study, told the BBC the findings could help pulmonary hypertension patients: "They aren't able to do the smallest activity without complaining. "With the drug, more blood was going through the lung vessels, the gas exchange [the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and the blood in the lungs] improved and the heart's pumping capacity could be raised." A patient with the condition who was given sildenafil said: "It was good to be able to breathe freely again and no longer feel that oppressive feeling on my chest."" Thread 2

at least take the time to cut and paste a hook into your thread

MILF Asks Australians to Inspect Its Camp.... ZAMBOANGA CITY, 24 September 2004 — The separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) yesterday invited Australia to send inspectors to a rebel base in the southern Philippines and see for themselves that it is devoid of Jemaah Islamiyah militants and cougars.

Pet Peeve: links posted without the story! I'll be damned if I"m gonna click on every link people post on here!

The ABSOLUTELY best place to buy watches or sunglasses: web page

talking about extensions of one's arm and crazy tools all rolled into one......

falls where one scrapes down a scrabbly slab

I believe it is the case. I know I can call ATT Customer service from any att cell, regardless or not if it's been activated, so I'd bet 911 works too. regarding getting ahold of old TDMA phones, I see them on EBay for $10 often, and at thrift shops on occasion. I stocked up on them by sending an email around a company I used to work for, asking for any old ATT phones people had collecting dust in a desk drawer. I got 4 or 5 within a week!

Why? I can think of a few occasions when a quick phone call to a contact person would have prevented the unnecessary mobilization of a lot of SAR folks. RESPONSIBLE use of the tool is the key....just like with firearms.

I 2nd Iain's thoughts. AT&T works well for me, but I make sure my hardware will access both digital and analog towers. Being able to access some of the older analog towers in the more remote areas can make all the difference between getting service or not. Most cell systems perform about the same in urban areas.

nice: http://www.ncmountainguides.com/women/women2.html Each student will be provided with an understanding of the movement skills and rope handling required for efficient travel in the vertical world. Topics to be covered include: Equipment selections appropriate for the female physique, harness fitting and basic knots, terminology and communication, belaying, lowering, rappelling, movement skills, and most importantly, flattering hairstyles for use under a climbing helmet.

so how'd THIS guy get invited?

Amen Sister!

My normal routine when shopping for a specific piece of gear or book I need NOW is to stop in at FF to see if they have it in stock. If not, I scoot across the street to REI. I think FF is like just about any other shop. Service depends on how busy they are, employee morale, and maybe even the 'aura' you project when you walk in.

Stay an extra day or 2 and do the Petzoldt Ridge and Irene's Arete after the Exum.

I haven't noticed it on my Suunto, but I haven't really looked for it either. I believe I read that the internal algorithms compensate for temperature changes.

for accurate temps, yes... sternum strap or wear it as a medallion. Suunto makes a handy neck strap with a 'break away' link that I like.

I wonder if dogs can go snow blind.

funny....a quick search of monster.com shows over 2700 jobs available for electrical engineers. monster EE search and 860 for 'electrician'. Granted, most companies looking for electricians aren't going to advertise on Monster.com, but it seems there's a demand for Elec Engrs.

People have been lost on the FRONT SIDE of Mt Hood Ski Bowl and called 911. In sunny warm weather. Wonderful! If they're truly lost I'd rather go look for them when it's light and warm instead of when it's dark and cold...or tell them which landmark to walk toward while they can still see something.