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Alantutorial=Alan Resnick who can be found on Adult Swim. See one of vids above (Live Forever as you are now)....listen to the voice in that video.

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Drool, you're one of us here in Cascadia. Part of the clan.

no....no you aren't. you are a the owner of a Stradivarius who insists on playing the same note over and over again instead of playing music.

Well, definitely NOT working. Well, i understand where you're coming from. I mean there is no sheep backed up against a cliff's edge and all. How could it be funny?

Tacoma wins the "closest to volcano" prize

Climbing gyms? Proximity to good climbing locales? Restaurants? Seattle does not have the EQC, to which I've never been, but maybe it is good? And Tacoma still has a dome! How lucky is that?

who has the best collection of Dale Chihuly crap? YOU GOT A SPACE NEEDLE IN TACOMA? The car museum is nice...how many major Universities are in Tacoma? WOW THIS IS FUN.

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Yeah this evil media circusry never would have happened during the purity of the Golden Age. let your own mind make it what it was to you. One thing to be sure of is that those who "do things" can not be responsible for the media coverage that follows them.

are you talking to yourself?

Oh Jesus...your powers of observation are amazing! Have you read Death on the Installment Plan? A Confederacy of Dunces? These might be manuals that will help you understand the world a little better.

i know bruh

i do way better than IVANS drunken drivel there are way worse things to do. personally I don't follow it, but good for them if they can get someone to pay them to do it and make a living at it.

hey tutorialheads!

I cancelled cable. Is this a soap opera? A MTV program?

Alpinism is often a ton of hiking or walking in the backwoods with a little climbing/skiing in the middle, so sounds like you're on your way. And basic orienteering is probably the best skill to start with if you don't have it already. Best advice I can give you is to become a hoover for knowledge. Buy Freedom of the Hills, learn some technique. Do your best to extend your knowledge yourself. Ask questions here, or even other climbing related places on the web. Post in the partners forum. Be honest about your experience and ability. Don't be afraid to mention that you don't know much, that is where we all started. I know I still don't know much compared to a lot of people here. There are some people from the Olypen who come to this website...that is actually where I'm from, but now I live in Seattle. From hiking and snowshowing, the next step up is to scramble. There are tons of great easier scrambles in the Olympics. Get the Climbers Guide to the Olympics if you don't have it, and start reading about all the routes you can do...just pick the easier grades and start there. Research routes/climbs/scrambles you want to do, read TRs here, look up others peoples notes on SummitPost. PM people here who have posted routes you would want to do if you have questions. There are lots of climbs that are little more than hikes. And of course there are hikes that end up being something that resembles climbing. Go do the easier stuff...just get on it solo if you have to, and don't be afraid to turn around if you feel out of your comfort level. That can sometimes be a climbers best intuition. There have been some amazing climbers that have gotten their start here. I wouldn't go as far as crediting CC.com for their start, the passion obviously came from within, but this website did serve as a valuable resource for information, stoke, and partners as they got going. But I think it is also important to stress that there are all types of abilities here, and the most important factor is your own enthusiasm and drive. The best magnet for climbing partners (experienced or not) is the ambition stoke to climb and an idea: lets go try this particular adventure/climb/route/mountain.

Wow I thought it was the E-rock! Miss that guy. Welcome to the forums Erock. If you're on a budget I honestly wouldn't worry that much about it...just get SOMETHING (wool or synthetic) that you can afford. Either are going to be good enough. The most valuable commodity is time. I like the stuff you mention: Patagonia Capilene, Montbell (anything), and the wool stuff that the others have mentioned. I think the best thing to do is get out...go climb "lesser" peaks. The volcanoes are great, but I have to say I've had just as much fun climbing some lower peaks and then you'll get a good idea what sort of gear and clothing keeps you most comfortable. Not sure where you're located, but the Cascade and Olympics have tons of less committing adventures awaiting that will help you get your layer and other gear dialed.

[video:youtube]VOnEwFuUwOo I was able to do this myself after watching the video only a couple of times.

DIY

Its winter, time to weatherize your hole. Here is a tutorial: [video:youtube]5adN74aBxZk

yep i keep all the notes and card people sent me from that time in a box. Glad you made it too stillcrankin.

Pardon my sentimental screed, but: I was just going through some stuff, moving things around during a remodel and I came across a stack of papers, stuff printed out and given to me by a friends who printed things out for me when I was in the hospital back in 2007 with an infection in my arm. There were cards from people I had never met (in person), or had only met a few times. There were cards from good friends I have to this day. There were drawings from your kids wishing a quick recovery. I was in a terrible state that time, not sure if I was going to lose my arm or die, drugged up and reduced to baby when it comes to bodily functions. Anyway, those cards, letters, and drawings really helped me remember that it isn't all about me, and what was really important. So I just wanted to thank everyone who helped me get through that time. I know CC.com isn't the busiest place right now...it has always had its ebbs and flows, and who knows what the future holds. But I sincerely hope that it continues on as a valuable database, but more importantly as a community that supports each other.