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Actually, a buddy of mine had testicular cancer. He now has bionic balls.

I twice climbed a big cedar tree to rescue my wife's Abyssinian cat. I was sooo sad when one day the cat just disappeared.

Yes, please, we're interested.

Plagerism

Diluted, pussified, wussified, weakened... Coltrane-----> Smooth Jazz Wine--------> Wine Coolers Jeep CJ7----> Grand Cherokee Espresso----> Frappuccino

Let the truth be told.

Didn't Lance lose a testicle to cancer? You know they have excellent prostheses these days.

I know that certain species of ants will "cultivate" aphids so they can harvest the sweet liquid called honey dew that the aphids produce. There is a genus of orchids called Schomburgkia which has hollow stems and is almost always colonized by ants which fiercely protect their host plant. Schomburgkia collectors have got to be masochists.

Been there, done that. Wet ropes are heavy ropes. Good job.

Are you talking that one on Witch Doctor Wall (Exfoliation Dome)? That was Yos and dbb's project. I thought he finished it and posted a trip report.

Regardless, Fleblebleb's post was one of the funnies things I have ever seen on this site.

Be careful. UW Wall has been the site of at least one epic bivy.

Pope, that one sure makes it hard to stay OFF topic.

Good job staying out of the chimney on the approach to the notch. You were much smarter than we were.

If they were an invasive foreign species like fire ants, I'd say go ahead and smoke 'em. But they are probably just a native species that has been here all the time, mostly unnoticed. Any naturalists out there who might have a clue about how common such large hills are and what species this might be?

Of course they must mean SAR rescue. I'm just speculating, but I think they are referring to the situation where a second is sent down to aid the injured climber in the crevasse and the two of them are pulled out together. Obviously, that is a huge load.

Are we talking here about the aluminum water bottles that bear a striking resemblance to fuel bottles?

This was some legislation that was pushed hard by the Bush Administation. Next on the list will be protecting corporations from lawsuits for unsafe or dangerous products. They will call the legislation "anti-frivolous lawsuit".

One thing is for sure. The Republicans have been much better at appealing to the more primitive brain functions of the electorate as Stonehead has shown. The Dems have been too reluctant to sink to the level of their opponents, but ultimately, they must.

The problem is that even though this is true. The American public cannot believe our president would be evil enough to wage war to benefit friends and corporate supporters. They believe his stated reasons and not the real ones.

Those who are familiar with Windham 5.10a's, know they are equivalent to a Darrington 5.8+ or a 5.9.

And you, Mr. Klenke, will volunteer to be the designated driver? Isn't that right? What? You drive a two seater? "Sorry folks, only room for SnugTop".

You have the right to ask a leader for a resume. If you don't get one or don't like what you see you are free to climb with a different leader.

I ran into Leland Windham up there time before last and he said he'd put it up last winter. It's the one on the far left, rated at 5.10a. I don't recall the name. It requires one yellow or red Alien for a crack section in the middle. Some guy named Dave was climbing it and was just raving about how good it was.