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I think that many of the barbs they hurl are well-deserved, but this "grob" guy is just out in a world of his own.

I call your bluff.

Did you know that Pravda has a bulletin board? I sort of get the impression they don't like us too well over there.

That one had to be in the news. Can anyone come up with the link?

Dru was all over me when I re-posted the 1500 lb snaffle link.

Be sure to floss the teeth you want to keep.

Who was the guy in the Seattle Times photo being pulled on skis behind an SUV, wearing only his boxer shorts?

My recollection is that the request was to replace a previously existing bridge on an existing route. This I'm not confident that I remember that correctly though.

I can think of an example in which federal wildlife biologist have tried to cut off human access. A few years ago, the Pacific Northwest Trail organization wanted to route the trail up Swift Creek near Baker Lake to reach Artist's Point. There is a rough existing trail that follows the creek, however the lack of a bridge at the crossing makes it very dangerous to cross except at low water. PNT asked the Forest Service to build a bridge. FS asked a wildlife biologist to review the plan. He put a big circle around the area saying it was "grizzly habitat". He didn't mean there were actually grizzlies there, just that due to it's relative isolation, it would make good habitat. On the basis of that summary judgment, the FS decided not to build the bridge, and the PNW was forced to reroute to a less desireable alternative.

They certainly seemed proud of themselves. They are lucky they didn't shoot each other.

There are those who would have you believe that any restriction on access by climbers is a slippery slope leading to a complete ban on all access. I'm not one of them. I think we have to accept occasional restrictions, provided there are good reasons for them.

Muffy, can you give an astrological analysis about the reasons why so many capricorns climb?

They should be held accountable if they don't show up today. Slackers.

I detect bias. Someone who has had a birthday recently is more likely to vote.

The power went out last night. My car was encased in a capsule of ice this morning. The cherry tree in my back yard had icicles hanging from every limb, and the sound of breaking branches sounded periodically in the neighborhood. This is the first time in 14 years living here that I've seen it like this. I hear it is much more common in Portland.

Here's a related question. What would you carry as an emergency bolt kit for bailing off of routes, for example at Darrington? I would assume it would consist of quarter inch gear only.

Dwayner says he isn't coming back as some lowly avatar. It's Dwayner or nothing.

I can reach 3 but...OK nevermind I'm all set! Doh!

Just got back from my ski trip. It was fun. The snow is a little thin. It was okay if I stayed on the grass. It is too thin for the gravel paths.

Try the new version in which electric shock is repaced by small guillotine-like blades. You're sure to get a laugh.

Arsenic is now being used to treat some forms of leukemia. CTI sells it's arsenic trioxide formulation as Trisenox .

How about that waterfall at Frenchman's Coulee? Does it ever form up good for climbing?

Talk about snow or skiing and you can count on the PDXers to show up.

Has anyone ever put blades on a board in place of wheels? It seems logical.