ashw_justin

Take his guns away. It's probably too late to re-investigate, and it's innocent until proven guilty, so he goes free. But his guns don't. Then ban the carrying of guns by ordinary citizens into any government-managed wilderness. Get some balls and some pepper spray, otherwise stay in the city with your bitch ass. Of course there is already a law against unleashed dogs, but unfortunately the owner won't be able to stand for those charges.

You're still assuming that the shooter is accurately recounting what happened. You can't get any further from being an objective witness... unless you're the other guy. Really the only facts in that article are: four shots were fired, three of them hit the guy in the chest, and his three dogs were on scene. But if you're an Arizona sheriff, it's open-and-shut.

You seem almost as sure of that scenario as is the Sheriff. Great investigate work, I must say. No witnesses, and he didn't shoot the dogs, nor did the dogs harm him in any way. Three shots, all perfectly on target. Makes you wonder, eh? Boy, that sure is one vicious looking dog.

Yeah, because god knows there's no laws against killing people...

We climbed an easy line on the Castle, Saber I think. Then several pitches at the Pearly Gates, some slab, couple of cracks, and Veins of Glory. Next day went to Clem's Holler, more slab, toproped Perils of Pauline, then flailed it on lead until it rained, finished with a couple of laps on Gun Rack. Too sore to stay for a third day.

...it's okay to shoot somebody three times in the chest, as long as they are "homeless." Self defense my ass. Sounds more like target practice to me. http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0522hikershot22.html

I think you only are allowed a title if you contribute (?)

exactly. Paul is a major exception. Especially because he was talking trash about bouldering while he was at swiftwater bouldering. I just found that to be lame. Yeah that sounds about right... way to represent in "enemy territory" cracked Oh well, one of these days I'll get to see you crankmasters in action. I can only climb like maybe V2 or V3 though. I have to go back to finish off this one. You'll probably recognize it. I was guessing it's like V2 but I don't know.

sweet thanks. But how do I get there?

Cleary I missed something. Stop rubbing it in! So "Swiftwater"? Is there a guide online, or do I have to buy another overpriced guidebook?

ps. other things aside there's no reason to get down on somebody just because they can't boulder very well, although in this case, I understand...

Ah man Cracked AND Distel were there? Dang and we were busy torturing our feet on low-angle slabs. Where were you guys anyway? Chestbeat: I had to lead a 5.9 slab in the rain... ...cuz I had to get my gear off of the .11c that I was busy flailing on when it started raining.

Oh come now enough with the coyness, admit it you know from the beginning whether you think he's cool and attractive, and you know he's hitting on you (how does that joke go... because his lips are moving).

Yeah but you forgot the part where one of her dude friends (boyfriend? will be if you ask...) comes up and starts saying things like "oh yeah this is the climb that we onsighted in the rain during an earthquake... yeah, but it's easy now, do you need me to climb it for you? just let me know, I'll be over here keeping this woman's butt from touching the ground..." Oh wait you were speaking in general though huh. It pretty much goes as above. Cockblocking-jocks are everywhere.

Well then I'd like to "beam her up" (er, no I am not serious please don't ban me)

Well actually the NC-1701C was the only Enterprise to actually lose the capacity for warp drive initiation!!

edit: alright fine I'll play nice

Yeah I'm guilty of exagerating. But come on I only said "slightly hysterical", lighten up guys... So anyway, back to the avalanche discussion...

Well thanks, but we already knew it was easy if you are female... Well the steps are mostly correct but it's more like this: a) see chica, think about striking up a conversation... b) happen to be in the same place for a while, think about additional being in the same place at the same time... c) repeat d) see "c" Or if you're at the crag it's more like this: a) see hot chica, see her 7 boyfriends. Strike up a conversation, become annoyed as one of 7 seven boyfriends inevitably takes over conversation and talks about his sends, if he likes you he suggests that you belay him on his "project." b) see hot chica, try to climb with hot chica, get annoyed because either 1) she sucks and spends 10 minutes hanging for each minute climbing, or 2) she's way better than you, making you feel all cold and tiny...

not bad... http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?productId=47691700&storeId=8001&catalogId=40000008001&langId=-1 http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?productId=47616680&storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&langId=-1 http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/asp/base_no.42932/catImage.False/dept_id.L2~206/qx/product.htm

You misunderstand me. I think we are lucky that Gary Brill is willing to share his knowledge with us, and I agree with what he is saying. I bear no ill will to Gary Brill, I just think saying that the entire snowpack is going to avalanche off of the mountain is a little "hysterical" as in, exhibiting a quality of hysteria. That's why I added that little note, so that people didn't think I was calling his post "funny." I don't think it is funny at all, this is a serious matter. So sorry for ruffling feathers.

A guy (Gary Brill) says on telemarktips.com: Which sounds slightly hysterical (to use the term correctly for once), but may hold some truth... edit: Gary Brill is not "hysterical" and he knows a lot about avalaches and snowpack analysis

Don't be so quick to pass this off... WEST SLOPES NORTH CASCADES AND PASSES- WEST SLOPES CENTRAL CASCADES AND PASSES- NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 415 AM PDT FRI MAY 28 2004 .SYNOPSIS...A DEEP UPPER LOW WILL SWING ACROSS WESTERN WASHINGTON TODAY...FOR MORE SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. A WEAK WARM FRONT WILL MOVE INTO THE AREA SATURDAY...AND MOIST WESTERLY FLOW ALOFT WILL KEEP SHOWERS IN THE FORECAST THROUGH THE WEEKEND. AN UPPER RIDGE WILL BUILD OVER THE AREA EARLY NEXT WEEK FOR A TREND TOWARD WARMER AND DRIER WEATHER. TODAY...SHOWERS AND CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS... SNOW LEVEL 4500 FEET AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 50. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH. TONIGHT...SHOWERS LIKELY... SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 3 INCHES... SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH. SATURDAY...SHOWERS LIKELY... SNOW LEVEL 4500 FEET... AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 50S. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH. SATURDAY NIGHT...SHOWERS LIKELY... SNOW LEVEL 5500 FEET... WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH. SUNDAY...SHOWERS LIKELY... SNOW LEVEL 4500 FEET... AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE 50S. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH. You hear that cracked? Come rock climb instead!

I'm in B'ham and am interested in several... 11worth rock for sure (cuz I'm going there this weekend), and I want to check out Long's How-to, anchors, and the others...

Cracked you better do sumpin cuz your friend is making my buns feel uncomfortable.