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Yah dude, smart move... but I was smarter... I stayed home.

You might check Second Ascent. I saw a decent selection of AT skis there. Might be out of your budget though... it'll be tough to get anything decent for $150.

I'd happily spank TLG with (insert (blank) here).

Ditto all the rest... I'm good weekdays till I get a job.

I dunno Allison... a new moter will run you a couple grand installed. You're not apt to get that back in resale value when you do sell it. In the meantime, you are apt to get nicke and dimed to death one at a time (I mean couple hundred bucked to death) every few months on all the other little things likely to cash themselves in about now... a water pump, alternator, battery, heater, timing belt, clutch, brakes... My advice would be to bite the bullet and get a new(er) Subaru.

Off to the folks'. Call me if you want to head out tomorrow. 206-459-9398.

ski tour...?

Shit Col., dig out that snwoboard. It's dumpin'.

Here's one for Jee'sus Merry Christmas everyone

Now that's my kinda kink

A creepy soundtrack of heavy breathing set to minature images of bodies and buildings being blown to bits

I'd rather get a split board like this

Thanks Jerry!

Well, my point is they're all pretty shallow with little or no base developed yet.

If I have to sit home another weekend I think I'll go stir crazy!!

Any of you backcountry patrollers have any current info on MRNP? Is camping permitted at Reflection Lakes yet? Is it a pipe dream to think about skiing yet? I'm Jones'n bad

No doubt, fleb... toe funk seems to stick to polypro. I've just discovered a great trick, though. White vinegar will take the stank out.

Ride the backcountry and you won't have that problem ; )

I used to poo poo the liner sock theory. However, I suffered heel blisters and hot spots with my mountaineering boots/snowboard boots/skates. After much frustration I gave a super lightweight polypro liner sock a try with a variety of socks (coomax, smartwool, blah , blah, blah.) My problems went away. It doesn't seem to matter what the outer layer sock is for the boots. I still end up with wet feet and hot spots from perspiration in skates, but it's better than without.

Thanks Kurt. Sounds like it's a bit iffy still. Oh well...

Okay, I heard Crystal was frickin awesome Monday... but this was in passing and I didn't get any details. Anybody got any details?? the Crystal site is down BTW.

ha ha ha!!!

One of the strange things climbing has gotten me over is my fear of heights. I concentrate more on the task at hand and forego the vertigo. When stopped at the crux, I've found saying to myeself the magic words, "it's just mental," gets me past most obstacles. There's just something threaputic about mumbling those little words out loud. To answer your question, I've just pushed on. As a result I've grown, and for that I'm glad to climb another day.

More like beware of your oil pan and transaxle

While a good knife is indispensable, a steel to keep its edge is absolutely necessary for anybody who's serious about cooking. Splurge and get the bigger one if you have a choice. While some are partial to Henkel Four Star knives, my own bias is towards Wusthof Trident Classic (I have a mix of both.) As for other non kitchen related things... - 2 way FRS radios (walkie talkies) I saw a super cheapie set for $20 a pair at Comp USA. - Chaco sandals. they kick Teva's ass. - Sox.... sounds like a hint for Smart Wool - Good Tools!! Hardwicks in the U district is a stealth hardware store with some of the best high end German and Japanese tools you can find. - Homebrew Kit Hmmm... I wish you were shopping for me