Blake

Oh, come on Josh, how can you not know the guy's name? sure he's an idiot, but it's not RumsfIeld! Rumsfeld, like Seinfeld... both are always in over their heads getting themselves and those around them into big trouble.

I'm sure cracked would be totally up for that arrangement. I hardly think the 8% sales tax he saves comes close to the added cost fo Out-Of-State tuition. However, even this is still not covering the cost of his learnin', you're right about the taxpayers doing that.

Books are the exception, since the UW bookstore is run by assholes. If I present the driver's liscense, I'm exempt from being taxed on every other purchase I've made. www.textbookx.com www.bookbyte.com www.half.com Don't support bookstores that screw over students.

The "dividend" argument is pretty silly. I've never seen a more successful plan to get people to spend money that is already theirs! Oooh I have a $200 dividend! What will I spend it on? Idiots, that's money you have not spent yet! Take it back! Also, you don't get to apply purchases on the dividend to your future dividend. Yeah, there's some real savings. I'm pretty sure that all sale purchases wont apply to the dividend either, which mikes the 10% off normal prices still equal out to well above most other retailers.

Ya, I'm a corporate tool too. My dividend last year was over $200. Stocking up on the seven essentials will cost ya, and you can't get that stuff at the small shops. I buy some stuff at REI, cause it's close and quick, but if you just want to get great deals, I highly doubt that any REI stuff could compare to campmor, sierratradingpost, ebay, or the classifieds on here.

they just moved there, so I doubt it. Since when has that general area north of powell's become the "Pearl District"? There really aren't any pearls near there, or jewlers... are there? is it all somekind of nice sounding marketing name for the area?

Bronco, you can build a squat rack fairly easily, just make sure the stops are solid. http://www.dolfzine.com/page633.htm If building aint your thing, you can get a squat rack with a cable attachment, weight stack, and chinup bar for fairly cheap from certain online retailers. Check your local classifieds for some plates...

I was given a megamid clone made by a canadian company called "outbound", and I like it a lot. When in snow, do you all just lay down some type of light tarp between the snow and your sleeping pad?

yeah, and for the people who hike from the cascae river parking lot to Stehekin.. geez!

Anyone done adams, particularly the mazama glacier route ever this time of year? Looking for a nice trip to do before mid-june, could this go?

Imagine that, but more dense and with leaves, add a 30degree slope, and you have yourself the "Trail" to trapper lake near Cascade Pass.

NCNP press release North Cascades National Park Service Complex Storm/Flood Damage Update May 5, 2004 Stehekin Storms and flooding in October 2003 damaged roads, trails and campgrounds throughout North Cascades National Park Service Complex, including areas within the Stehekin Valley. Some repairs will be completed in 2004. Others require several years to complete. The following is an overview of changes that may affect visitors to the Stehekin area. This list will be updated as other natural events occur and repairs are made. Trail conditions such as eroded trail tread and missing or broken bridges, foot logs and puncheon will increase the time and caution required for trail travel. Hikers should exercise great care at all stream crossings and are encouraged to turn back if safe crossing is not possible. A complete list of storm damage effects is available from the Golden West Visitor Center or on the web at www.nps.gov/noca. STEHEKIN VALLEY ROAD CONDITIONS AND SHUTTLE SERVICE The Stehekin Valley Road is currently open for vehicle traffic to a parking area just above the Stehekin Valley Ranch (approximately 9.5 miles from the Landing). Due to damage to the upper valley road, the National Park Service Shuttle will not be operating in 2004. The privately operated Stehekin Shuttle Bus will make 3-4 daily round trips in the lower valley between the Stehekin Landing and the end of the drivable road May 17th through October 10th. Transportation on the Stehekin Shuttle is demand only May 17th through June 17th. During these dates service will only be provided if passengers board at the Stehekin Landing or with advance reservations. These reservations can be made at the North Cascades Stehekin Lodge (after May 17th) or by contacting Jim Williams at bBoxholder, Stehekin, WA 98852 or jpwilliams1040@yahoo.com Stehekin Valley Road conditions for walking, stock use, and bicycling: End of drivable road (9.5 miles) to High Bridge (11.2 miles): Traveling upvalley from the end of the drivable road 0.5 miles you will encounter water over the road for approximately 450 feet. Depending on conditions you may choose to ford the water or take a trail re-route to Bullion Camp, High Bridge and other upper valley trailheads and locations. Ford water with caution as it varies in depth and has a current. This is the recommended route for bicycles. A trail re-route from the Stehekin Valley Road bypasses the water and links to the Bullion Loop Trail in two places. One link is located across from the parking area at the end of the drivable road , and the other is closer to the washout where the Bullion Loop trail crosses the road. Each Trailhead will be signed. You may continue on this trail to Coon Lake, the Old Wagon Road Trail (Pacific Crest Trail) and High Bridge Ranger Station or follow the sign to Bullion Camp and out to the Stehekin Valley Road. You may take a bicycle on this re-route with extreme caution. Bicycles are only allowed on the section of trail from the end of the drivable road to Bullion Camp. From Bullion Camp, bicyclists can reach the Stehekin Valley Road. The re-route is rocky, with stream crossings, moderate elevation gain and tight turns. It is recommended to walk your bike through the re-route. Bicyclists must be aware of other trail users and yield to stock and hikers. High Bridge (11.2 miles) to Bridge Creek (16 miles): Road passable to stock, hikers and bicycles between High Bridge and Car Wash Falls (~13 miles). The road between Car Wash Falls and Bridge Creek is non-existent in places. Hikers must use extreme caution as slippery rocks and steep washouts are commonplace. This section of road is impassable to stock and bicycles and is not recommended for hikers. Hikers and stock can use the Old Wagon Road Trail (Pacific Crest Trail) to travel to Bridge Creek (this trail is not open to bicycles). The Old Wagon Road Trail (Pacific Crest Trail) is accessible from High Bridge (via Coon Lake Trail) or from the Stehekin Valley Road a short distance below Car Wash Falls. Bicycles are not allowed on the Old Wagon Road or other trails within the North Cascades National Park Service Complex with the one exception mentioned above. Bridge Creek (16 miles) to Glory Mountain (20.3 miles): No report as of May 5. This section of the Stehekin Valley Road will be open to hikers and stock. Check at the Golden West Visitor Center for current conditions. Glory Mountain (20.3 miles) to Cottonwood (23 miles): A re-route will be created during the 2004 season. Check at the Golden West Visitor Center for current conditions. TRAILS Trail Condition Reports: Trail conditions and repair will change weekly throughout the season. It is recommended to check the most up-to-date conditions before the start of each trip. The National Park Service issues bi-weekly trail condition reports during summer. Visit www.nps.gov/noca/cond.htm and stop by the Golden West Visitor Center in Stehekin for the most current report. (Note: The park staff is compiling the first trail condition report of the season and hopes to have it available in the next week.) As of May 5, the Maple Creek Bridge on Bridge Creek Trail (Pacific Crest Trail) is impassible to hikers. Until the Maple Creek Bridge is repaired, hikers should use extreme caution when fording. There is currently no ford for stock at this location.

You aren't alone in this viewpoint.

Another great one

Hey! the US and Canada have something in common now!

Sounds like someone's favorite crappy thrash band just broke up.. or is it that time of the month again?

A&L Bargain Store in Vancouver has cases of 12 power Bars for $2... or about $.17 each.

D) Skull and Bones cronies

i can't even use the whole playing area cause if i scroll down, it starts! 30.28 but I'm claiming fraud.

I heard someone else lost a pair of snowshoes that day.

Anyone on here done any two of: St. Helens, Hood, Adams in a day?

Volunteer with SCA! Last september I was camped in Pelton Basin during the first huge storm in weeks, and there were some SCA "wilderness enthusiasts" standing out in the downpour measuring clumps of moss and sticks and snaffle tails , etc near my tent. I cracked up so hard listening to the inane things they were making notes of that I think I spilled my lunch all over a therm-a-rest.

I need to get hooked up with a Hatori Hanzo axe.

Fairweather: Lefties may not reproduce, but over the march of time for the last 225 years our nation has become and is becoming more and more liberal on a society-wide basis. Nervous?