COL._Von_Spanker

quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: Col's secret dream is getting butt raped by a large inmate You been listening to too much sublime... Thread drift rocks ( )*( )

quote: Originally posted by Retrosaurus: quote:Originally posted by COL. Von Spanker: You may be correct, but I say screw you to people who degrade my climbing skills and the level that I climb at because I don't/can't climb things as hard as they do. That's elitest... ...Maybe I am mireading what mithc is saying or something, but probably not. You assume too much. I did not degrade your climbing skills. I have never degraded someone's climbing skills. If they unnecessarily drill or something like that, yes. But not because they climb at 5.4 insteead of 5.12. You assume that "bumbling" is an insult. Wrong. Bumbling rocks. Bumbling is an integral part of learning. Bumbling through WI4, averting disaster through sheer force of will, is one of the most rewarding experiences that someone can experience. I did it. And it was fucking cool. I have bumbled my way through all sorts of stuff, and continue to. And I don't get all my weenie in a knot when someone says they enjoy climbing at higher standards, because they were once here and in the future I may be there. It must be really stressful being so thin-skinned and sensitive. Have you lost your virginity? Talk to Dru about it. He may be able to enlighten you. It is really stressful, I have started counseling from CC induced post traumatic stress syndrome. Does getting anal in jail count as losing my virginity?

quote: Originally posted by SEF: quote:Originally posted by Retrosaurus: No. The rumor was that The Mountaineers is really a dating service for people that drive Jeep Cherokees. Clearly a 1980's rumor. They drive Japanese SUV's now. X-treme soccer mom's...

quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: Any foos on the Coleman Glacier this weekend will likely see a band of 2 ruffians coming to camp saturday evening. Awesome. The more the merrier.

quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: I don't take offense to your comments. All I got to say is that if I nitpicked all my partners' flaws and decided not to climb with them then I sure would be doin a lot more solo shit. People are people and if they are elitist good for them. If they are humble good for them too. Just tie into the rope is what I say. Hell yeah bro. The nice thing about arrogant elitist is they can teach you a bunch of stuff. I used to hang out with a bunch of elitist snowboarders (talk about a scene ) They would all fight over the sno-betties.

quote: Originally posted by Retrosaurus: quote:Originally posted by COL. Monkey Von Spanker: It's not rock climbing unless it's overhanging, until then it's not really rock... You be soundin' a bit like a sport climber. I was being facetious.

quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: Who cares if it's elitist or not? Shit mitch makes a solid partner and since many of you foos never met him I don't see why you should make such comments anyway But hey whatever. quote: Originally posted by Retrosaurus: quote:Originally posted by mattp: quote:Originally posted by Retrosaurus: Water ice ain't water ice until it's vertical. ???? Unless it is VERY thin or actively falling down, water ice requires very little in the way of skill or technique to succeed, and most will be able to bumble their way through it. But when it is truely vertical it is a completely different animal and you will need to have your shit dialed wire-tight. Placing gear on sustained vertical ice (especially if it is of less than ideal quality,) is one of the most demanding things that I have ever done. You may be correct, but I say screw you to people who degrade my climbing skills and the level that I climb at because I don't/can't climb things as hard as they do. That's elitest. Its like saying 'any one can bumble up outerspace, it's not unitil you climb the salathe or the nose that you really rock climbing cause you have to have your shit dialed to place gear on a 5.12'. Difficulty is relative to the climber, that's why people enjoy it, they are constantly challenged by something harder. Maybe I am mireading what mithc is saying or something, but probably not. Nothing personal cavey. I enjoyed climbing with you at castle rock at the rope up, and found you to be very supportive as I bumbled my way up the start on saber.

It's not rock climbing unless it's overhanging, until then it's not really rock, its just a steep hill made of dirt thats been packed down really really hard. "Water ice ain't water ice until it's vertical" I haven't done a whole lot of Ice climbing but that's sounds like a bunch of elitest BS. Water Ice is water ice. "Water ice grades currently go from WI 1 to WI 8. WI 3 is a good grade for a fit beginner to toprope. WI 4 approaches vertical, WI 5 has extended sections of vertical ice, and WI 6 is steep and technical. WI 7 is steep, technical, and often dangerous. Marginal pick placements usually mean marginal pro, so as difficulty increases, so does the danger"

Yeah, spill it cap.

welcome to the world of the employed. Independant gear sales sounds fun. I have a glass of wine in your honor.

How far is it this time of year from the trailhead/road end to the foot of the glacier?

Sounds good scott. 5000 foot french pub club. I will certainly bring the wine and french bread, and we to some french bread anchor tests with the frozen leftovers. I'll be in a yellow sierra designs hercules.

quote: Originally posted by Fence Sitter: see you guys up there...we will be camping at the foot of the glacier friday night (as we are leaving canada late afternoon). we'll have some KGB form canada if interested in some o' that B.C. goodness... cya up there... Will y'all be up there saturday night as well? cause the canada KGB is oh so tempting.

quote: Originally posted by dbb: you can get citric acid and Magnesium oxide (chalk) at a beer brewing store. Pretty cheap too, seeing as you'll only need a pinch. make sure you use a flavor strong enough to cover up the brown rice syrup. That's why cliff shot doesn't (well, not last time I checked) come in flavors like orange. I read somewhere that Gin helps.

quote: Originally posted by jkrueger: quote:Originally posted by Dave Schuldt: thelawgodlesses outfit = Let me guess - she broke out the new knee-high black leather studded boots with heels? You are very close... good times folks, but why can't every night be pub club? Oh yeah, going to work hung over sux.

quote: Originally posted by Beck: I'll bring the Camembert and cassoulet up there this weekend for some french technique any one up for going up there this weekend? I am also going this weekend. Do you want to join us? We haven't worked out the departure details but there is going to be some Kik'n ice craggin'.

quote: Originally posted by erik: hey do you think someone could drive me down there and then drop me off at the pdx airport sunday night???? i will make it worth your while!!! Does it involve road

$500 dollar insurance deductable No rental car in my policy, and the car will be in the shop for a while since it's through the frame. ....And I'm the victim here. I bet if Erik was my insurance adjuster he'd hook me up.

quote: Originally posted by Mike Gauthier: hey col... i was going to ask you, why didn't the police block the road? ... I'm not sure. I mentioned the idea and told the officer that they were still up the road. I guess it's a matter of protocol.

quote: Originally posted by trask: I'll bet the betty's luv to snuggle down in afterwards and savor your manly perfume. They call it a "Dutch Oven"

Ice ice ice ice ice ice ice ice................yeah

Here is the most fucked up part of the story. Nearly everyone that hears about it, including the police come back with the response "that's typical for the area" etc. in a sort of boys will be boys attitude. So if someone gets their face blown off in tacoma do the police just say "well that's hilltop for ya". It's also frustrating that when the officer arrived I knew that the suspects were still up the dead end road, as no cars had driven by since the incident, all it would have taken was one officer blocking the road to find them, but unfortunately since "they do that kind of thing out there" this didn't happen. So if this happened in some nice part of Seattle would the police just shrug it off?

[ 10-29-2002, 09:02 AM: Message edited by: COL. Von Spanker ]

Ok, you're all on to me. The old pull over and have someone shoot at the car trick. It works every time.

Photo's added to the photo section, (I forgot to specify which section they were supposed to go in, so if you are a moderator can you move them to Mt Rainier National Park)