North_by_Northwest

You were right to have said something to those people SnoBoy, and it's a shame they chose to treat you badly. When a dangerous situation arises because of carelessness (rope not through biner, harness not double backed, etc.) it is proper for a stranger to speak up. When it's a personal safety choice (free soloing, unclipping on a ledge, wearing cotton on an alpine climb, running out the gear, climbing with a ring on, not taping up) strangers have no business saying anything unless the people appear to really, truly not know any better.

No CBS, he's a USFS worker, that's the problem. ABBA

I don't get it: why does anyone care if a stranger climbs with a ring on? It's a personal choice. I'm sure any adult (a child is a different situation of course) knows that jewelry can be hazardous in athletics: it was drummed into our heads in every gym class and little league growing up. I wouldn't do it because I don't like the potential consequences, but if someone else wants to take that risk let them do it in peace. I wouldn't tell a stranger not to solo a climb because they might fall and die, it's their choice to take that risk. I am sick of people giving little "tips" and warnings at the crags. If a knot is tied wrong, a rope is seriously abraded or a harness is partially undone then say something, otherwise shut up. Recently someone cornered me at the base of a route and "warned" me that I would HAVE to wear tape gloves in order to climb the route. They looked at me with very disapproving eyes when I told them that I have never worn tape gloves and had no need for them that day. Both the ring and the tape gloves are personal choices on minor safety issues and I don't see any reason for strangers to bring them up. I don't blame them for their attitude toward you Erden, especially since you brought it up twice.

Have you advertised in the Stranger? You'll probly find better roommates there.

Wasn't there an editorial in 'Climbing' that was just like this? It was mocking the Euros I believe. Still funny though, 'specially Nomi the Commies post.

Beautiful man.

When asked whether or not he enjoyed the musical stylings of rapper Nelly, Fred gave this response: "I just tune it out. (shrug and smile) I'd rather watch a naked girl play the violin." That is priceless. Happy Birthday Fred.

I wasn't addressing you because I had nothing to say to you. I still don't: you're boring. -Bye the way I realy hope you dont homescool.

I didn't say anything to you-you little baby sprouting sperm depository!

I thought you were gonna quit and go kick your dog, then Muffy shows up and you're tough again? Do you call that SATIRE too? I call it being a bitch.

Then why do you play with Trask? And Trask why do you only get guts when Muffy shows up in your defense? Sounds like you're the one who's whipped here.

So you're wearing her pink Portland sporto panties?

And gay.

What set you off Trask? That I called you gay or that I called you fat? Or are both true?

Oh wait! Trask is up to the PG-13 level now... Will he ever retain his former NC-17 status?

You gotta admit it sounded pretty gay you fat bitch!

That was almost as tough as when you said this: "Dru, I was a virgin till you turned me on to google. Now it just rocks my world."

"Any REAL sprayers left around here, or have your women gotcha sucking tit?" Is that a rhetorical question? You're the one who's gotten weak lately.

I know who you've been saying that to for a while.

If you think work is getting you down try looking for work. As boring as work, as frustrating as work, and you don't even get paid!

drooling

Freedom would be a lot more enjoyable if I didn't have that nagging feeling in the back of my head that tells me I need to start making money instead of spending it. Keep your job until you can quit with some dough.

I tried to drive down the sled trail once in my rig. I was real set on climbing Ingalls in winter. Things went fine until I stopped 20 feet into the trail, then I heard my tires slowly crunching and sinking through the crust. I backed out under similar glares from the sledders.

We lied about Vegas so you wouldn't feel like you missed out. So how was the Donkey show in TJ Chuck? Did you pick up that switchblade I asked for? Come set trippin that ass is mine.

You probably played "slide trombone" on your knees trask. Was that a Catholic Junior High?