ChrisT

yep it's def all good and there's a million reasons not to do something or a million ways to talk yourself out of doing something but the worst day skiing beats the best day watching tv...does that make sense? Enjoy!

I love to ski but I still suck at it. I'm such a newbie that I can't really discern good conditions from bad. But I *do* enjoy TLG's enthusiasm. Powder on sista!

We bought our son an iPod when he "graduated" 8th grade (he was a straight A student!) and he takes it everywhere. He's loaded it with 24 hours of music and it still has 4G left! It's a wonderful little toy and sometimes I wish I had one myself, but he *does* let me borrow it occasionally...

I got 1. A Hiker's First Aid Kit 2. "100 Demons" by Lynda Barry 3. Fellini's "8-1/2" DVD All things on my list - Thanks Santa!

you lucky dog!

yep - ain't it the truth sista

oh you should do it! I can't believe Trask isn't all over this one...

waxing is my first choice (albeit expensive and painful), Nair the second choice, razor next and Epilady...LAST!!!!

hey I was just trying to make the dude feel better. I like gear as much as the next person!

well I'm sure you meant well women are not the easiest people to buy for...

well that is downright awesome. I didn't think you guys were serious about going out but I'm glad you did! Kudos to the first family of climbing!

So where do you get benzoin...big boy? Must confess I never actually looked for it. Prob just get it at the pharmacy right?

oops!

why thank you...you've got a nice one yourself!

I know it sounds crazy but it works and I've tried everything. Less blisters with bigger boots. I like to wiggle my toes... so Greg you filling in for iain, DFA and caveman today? Where is everybody?

it works for me...that and very thin socks and boots a bit on the big side. Occasionally throw in some nylon knee highs as liners...

Have you tried taping your heels? Duct tape works good.

I noticed the guy working at REI was named "Tenzing"

well have fun guys! It's a great day out. I'll watch the boys if you want to bring them up to Vancouver...

what about the kids?

cool. I think I'm going to check it out this week. I just love Dale Chihuly and his red pants!

It's a piece of electrical equipment. Alas, it's currently stored in CA. Babies and gas filled glass don't mix. Speaking of glass, anyone been to the "bridge of glass" in Tacoma yet?

husband bought me a transformer one year. True, I *was* into making neon art at the time. Still it wasn't very romantic!

trask - I second your rec on the coolmax sox and trail runners (forget where that thread was...) the lighter the better!

that's perfect...couldn't have said it better myself. I have an iMac and do it a bit differently but it's the same basic concept...