olyclimber

So who can make it to this one?

nice idea, but doesn't look like UBB supports it. UBB is pretty much dead IMO, we just need to get off it soon. We are waiting on new version to come out on another forum, and then we will likely move to it. In the meantime, we are just trying to be get ready for when that happens.

I think I mentioned it in the other thread, but: 1. Mountain biking 2. Hiking/trail running 3. Sailing 4. Road biking 5. Backpacking Thing i would love to do up have a learning curve and haven't made it into my learning curve/opportunity cost budget. In fact all of the above haven't really made it into my budget enough too. 6. surfing 7. kayaking 8. skiing of any type These are all outdoor activities. Some hobbies: Photography Painting (acrylic) Records (music) i'm really jack of all trades and master of nothing. same as you Nater, i'm pulled from one thing to the next.

Has to be Wednesday for me. But I would never stand in the way of people gathering on any day!

Thanks Sean. #1 has been one Jon and I have recognized for years . We are really just trying to get it right...moving to new forum software is a lot of work and we only want to do it once. Believe me, we can't wait to get off UBB and on to something more modern. We have some options, but really I think we just need to commit to one and go for it. #2 This is what I meant in my post above. We all need to work to make this place more inviting to new comers or just new posters. We need to work to make it a place that people want to post and interact with. Part of that really is on each one of you. You have to recognize when you're discouraging others from participating. There is no "insider club" here. But that perception is there because some people make it seem like that with how they interact with others. If you don't know someone, go out of your way to make them welcome! Thats part of why I want to do more pubclubs. To get people together and make them feel welcome here. Especially people who haven't participated to date...I'd love to hear from you. Your participation leads to new motivation, new friends, and new adventures, which is what I think draws most of us here. It doesn't matter if you're coming from, its where you are going. This site is about socializing, people need to stop farting and clearing the room with caustic and argumentative discussions. Stop attacking people asking questions, who are just trying to learn. Nobody wants that. There is always a place for criticism, but you don't need to show the Internet that you are the smartest guy in the room....how about being the nicest guy in the room and kindly providing and assistance to someone who is newer to the "sport" than you are. Invite that person to go out climbing with you if you know better than they do, and teach them. I learned to rock climb from people on this site, because they were kind enough to respond to my noob questions and followed it up with an invite to go climbing with them (or maybe I asked them, but bottom line was they were nice to me). Yeah, I'm still not a great climber now, but I'm a safe one...its on me for not being better by putting in more time. #3 There will always be competitors for your time. But I think all of them lack the uniqueness that this site offers. This site has a lot more character, and yes it does have warts too. But the goal Jon and I have always had is to keep it going and improve it as we can, while maintaining the uniqueness and some of the character. Unfortunately sometimes that progress gets slowed as this isn't our day job. Thanks Sean, we appreciate your feedback and hope you keep coming back. We'll try to keep the lights on.

Oh no! Not today. We are shooting for every other week and we did it last week. Next week fo sho! The Chucks on 85th is the one.

One thing everyone of you can do to make this better is to put a filter on everything you post. Keep in mind that the more people who post Trip Reports here, the better it can be. Make this an environment where people are not afraid to share. It doesn't mean taking all the fun out of being a part of CC.com...its more about being decent to one another. Its about not doing online what you wouldn't do in a crowded room of strangers. You DON'T have to be a great climber to post a trip report here. Heck, you don't even need to succeed. There have been some great TRs about failure. Sometimes just a picture or two about conditions in a particular area can be so valuable to the next guy. Everyone needs stoke, from the best climbers to those who are just starting out. Don't be afraid to be honest about your capabilities. You are not a terrible person because you struggle with 5.9 climbing. We are all at different points on our climbing experience. This site should be for everyone, not just the really good climbers. Yes, there are those TR connoisseurs who only think the best TRs should be posted, but don't count us who run the site as one of them. I love the super awe inspiring TRs put up by some of our users, but I also love hearing about someone just getting out and pushing themselves from where ever they are at.

I'll let Lunger confirm, but I'm pretty sure what he means by that is that he isn't recommending it as a great climb worthy of many repeats. That isn't to say someone won't have fun doing so, as fun is a subjective measurable. That said, these pictures look nicer than my office window right now.

Jason, I want to try to make it a regular thing!

is that all you got drool?

pssffffttt wasn't even any sheep getting shagged. 2/10.

Lets try to keep this thing going, every other week. Next Wednesday will be the next one.

I love hearing what people on here do other than climbing (as well as hearing about the climbing ). For me it is currently (outdoor pursuits, not just "being a Baseball Dad") in order: 1. Mountain biking (my primary other thing) 2. Hiking/backpacking 3. Sailing (just getting into this a bit) 4. road biking (haven't been doing this one in a bit) I guess running is the top thing, but I just do it to stay in shape. And of course photography which pairs with all of the above.

So, Chuck's Hop Shop. Unfortunately Thursday, which may be the ideal day for Pubclub, is tied up with baseball for me for the next three Thursdays in a row. With the clock change things are light later though! I am researching options/open to ideas for getting some shirts down to the Portland area.

Love it. Thanks!

I got an XL for ya. Shirt that is.

I like to time my "Aeropress to stool", which is basically the time from when I take my first sip in the morning to splash down. Its right around 4.345 minutes.

So what is the stuff/where do you get it?

Other than the coffee you use, the other variables: 1. The filter you use 2. The temp of the water you use 3. The grind of the coffee 4. The amount of coffee you use this is science bitches

I know some of you use em. Tell me your secrets for a good brew.

It was fun to see new faces and old...and Rob's shirt. So where are we going to do this next? Phinney Ridge? Ballard (the edge of the earth)? University district? West Seattle? Freelard? Georgetown? I have more shirts to give out!

meh

Never in the world did I think I would be so good at bocce. Epic. Thanks to the professionals who took the time to show up.

Ask for cascade climbers at the front

Oh and I'll be wearing a red hodded t-shirt with long sleeves...I'll have a cardboard box. And a blue hat that says "RC" on it. Look for the ugliest guy in the joint.