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You're damn right it is. Are you one of those Bork fans?

That seems more than likely.

I shouldn't laugh at Dru's jokes, but in this case I couldn't help myself.

As long as they bust the meth producers, more power to 'em. That shit is what makes for violent crime, not a little pot.

Well, its about a four hour drive to Vantage.

The nice thing about going now is that the approach and descent are on snow. Realize that on the NF you are just kicking steps in snow. Later on, in say August, you'll get neve and maybe a bit of ice, if you are lucky, but that traverse from the col becomes very interesting.

You are far too modest.

That's what I like about Canada. People just work things out without getting all hot and bothered, well usually.

I wouldn't hurt to build a cairn on top of it, or else paint it yellow.

Besides impeachment, what other means can be employed to reign in a president who ignores Congress and the Law?

Ah, you meant the freaks who can bathe in poison ivy and not get a rash. They are rare according to the literature, 10-20%. I know a woman who claims she can be exposed by driving down a road in a convertible with poison oak growing at the sides of the road.

Most of the damage to the Middlefork Trail cited above occurred close to Goldmyer Hot Springs. It is now pretty difficult to find ones way to the Goldmyer property unless someone has flagged a route since November. Get ready for a rant by Fairweather...

Just what are you implying here? That all came from memory. The following is an excellent source if you want to spend some time reading. Everything you ever wanted to know about poisn oak, but were afraid to ask.

This IS true. Poison oak triggers an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals. People can become more sensitve with each exposure. I am exquisitively sensitive to the stuff, having been exposed on numerous occasions as a kid. The way it works is that urushiol reacts with the proteins in your skin and alters them in such a way that your body sees them as foreign. Then the immune system basically attacks your own body. Your skin acts as a barrier to most polar substances, but urushiol is of just the right polarity to pass through the stratum corneum, given enough time. This is why you can avoid a reaction if you are able to wash with soap and water soon after exposure.

It usually takes a MONTH to get that much rain. 3" in 24 hours is considered "heavy" in the PNW.

So "honky" is a closer approximation. I remember years ago some frat bros and I went to Ensenada. One of the guys had long blonde hair like Weekend_Climberz, which was not exactly in line with the local dress code. Some local hanging out in a doorway, said, "grrrrinngggooooo", in such a way that the meaning was clear.

I take it that Muzungu is mildly pejorative? Sort of like "gringo", "yankee", etc.?

With dye contrast agent you can see them.

It is most likely that you were exposed at Peshastin Pinnacles. It only takes about a day to breakout after exposure. If you have a serious case, the best course may be systemic corticosteroid treatment.

In the mean time, you might want to tape it up really well when you go climbing to protect it. Maybe even put MoleFoam down under the tape.

That really makes me want to climb that route. Who could resist? I mean, those jumbled boulders, that's the kicker.

Oly, I was so inspired by this TR that I found my own pair of rope guns and did both of the same routes. Yours truly led the 5.8 pitch, whining about not having enough small cams. After that, the guns took over. Man, it was fun. I think that one on the left is called Chasing the Lizard, 5.10a. Long pitch, huh? That's one not to be underestimated. It's got a bit of everything on it from fingers to offwidth. It need a little brushing out up top. Thanks, Mark and Lee.

Talk about a throwaway phrase. It belongs right up there with "That's just your opinion".

Your barber stinks!

I stand corrected. Yes, Neverland is a newer area and its not unusual for there to be problems in such areas.