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That's right brutha, I was gonna say sumthang along that line. to gettin' gettin' booty. Now a message from our sponsor, The King, The Bootyman himself, James Brown

Hmm, that's not me, but funny thing is they registered on my birthday. Weird.

I wouldn't go to the beach to burn that stuff, as you noted it will definitely draw atention. I would go up into the mountains someplace. Some white gas or gasoline will help with the harder to burn items. Add the gas to the fire using small paper cups thrown cup and all to the fire and pour the gas into the cup away from the fire.

That's a close call. Sometimes the scenery is much nicer in the gym than at x38.

Yes and no Matt. Some people may need a specific spot where they gain energy. Myself I am energized when my senses are heightened and I am in tune with my surroundings. Maybe for others it is sparking that bowl. I think, in my mind a power spot is some place where I gain energy, feel alive, and recharged.

I find my power place where ever I encounter nature in it's raw form. Where there are no human trail, no carins, no pavement, no antenas, no radio, nothing manmade. I love the feeling of letting my senses take over and escaping thought, the feel of warm rock, the smell of the ocean, the sight of a sunset, the sounds of wild animals, the taste of fresh blackberries. That's where I find my power. So far it has been in all sorts of locations across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

What's the big deal about 420?

Who cares, you damn goat blower!!!!

I don't think it is about being alone. Some of my more memorable experiences soloing are in the Tetons with my friends. You know going out on a nice day with chalk bag, shoes, some food, water. What attracts me to soloing is the uninhibited movement. I really enjoy soloing and it doesn't bother me to carry on conversations with people on the crag. Though sometime they look at me like I am nuts, because I am "not completely focused", though I am. As for Justin's answer, how hard or how close to my limit, I would say in general two grades down from my leading level. With that said though, it really fluctuates some days you are on, some you are not. You gotta be able to know, just like when you are leading with a rope, some days you can push it and other days you are better not pushing it. In the end though whether you are driving to the crag, soloing or TRing, shit happens, keeping it from happening to you, you need to be able to assess yourself, the conditions, the weather, whatever. Still you can't be 100% sure, except for one thing, you will die someday, when, who knows.

Two Bells Taverns sounds cool with pool, 420 breaks, and beers. I thought we had moved beyond switching the location at the last minute. I agree it might be fun to hang out with some of the kiddies on the website, Zeke's the following week sounds good or we could go to Chuckie Cheese's, just kidding, ha, there I go again "kidding". Alright I'll stop.

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WW1 definitely spanks me everytime I get on that shit there. Then we go do high alpine "scrambling" so you can fill your baby dipes, then cry and need a nap.

The new album rocks. Been listening to it almost everyday since I got it.

Naw beocth....that is why I was apoligizing, I thought you, womber and Ry ry were all wupset that I was dissin' your shit pile that you wlimb on. Hope the baby talk helps you read this message.

Cman you gotta good point. I guess my venting of the guide book format and that it is broken up into two overpriced books got the best of me. I do feel that WW1 is a decent wall that has a natural feel and is asthetically nice to climb at, but as for the rest of that shit up there it is almost more enjoyable going to the gym. Please note I the "almost" part. Oh Ryan, btw I don't really climb at Vantage, twice so far. So you and Rumr off. Sorry you guys I didn't realize I wasn't allowed to have an opinion.

I will never get it. What the hell is it with people camping out in a bathroom and reading? Bathrooms are small, I make them stinky crapping, so I am usually out of there as soon as I can get out. Also, I don't know about you, but myself personally find the other chairs in the house way more comfortable place to sit back and read.

Damn I am retarded sometimes. Well looks like if I make it up there it will only be for Sunday. That sucks, oh well.

Did someone say 420? Awwww yeah. Damn I can't believe we are going to break out of Fremont/Phinney/Ballard area. I guess I'll believe when I see it. See you all there.

Yeah he is talking about those guides, they blow monkey's. I have the 38 guide and there is no way in the world should that guide be as big as it is. There is a boat load of useless information in the damn thing, and a ton of wasted space. Then as mentioned the information is split up in the book. When I originally bought it I thought I was buying a guide book for both 38 and 32, which is the way it should be. History???? for a bolted shit crag, I would have been happy with just the photos with the lines and ratings (the only good thing about the books). It is not that hard to count the bolts to decide on how many draws to bring. Who care who bolted it.

That old man he was talking about was probably Fred.

I love my little mini-traxion, it is a little heavy and spendy, but man I can use in all sort of application it's great.

Doesn't matter to me. I haven't nor will I ever buy a forest pass.

Now that is some freaking great news. I really hope they do away with that stupid idea.

If it was me I think I would just solo the damn things. If I got tired and needed a rest then just clip in, but from what I have seen from pictures, I would not want to fall even with one of those fancy Petzl lanyards.