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He didn't die because of the rope's age. He had just jumped on it previously the same day. Using the same basic anchor system, and wanting to set a new record for length of a dynamic rope jump, he jumped from a new spot. It was determined by his friends who reconstructed the accident that the rope most likely broke because of friction at a point where it erroneously crossed over his anchor rigging, something he obviously overlooked when he jumped from the new location. Danno wasn't dumb, but that sure can be argued because of his incredible risk-taking. How'd the "getting started" thread end up here? Hey, KitCat, let's get you out climbing. The rock has warmed up in the spring-time sun, and it's calling your and your husband's names! The rope was not that old, but it had seasoned longer than it should have. I didn't point to that as the only reason it broke, but it should be factored into the analysis of why he died. Underlying message: replace your gear, don't trust stuff after its been out a while, don't jump off perfectly good rocks without perfectly good equipment. And I appreciate that his friends give their opinions on the reconstruction of what happened. But unless they are engineers who can reproduce the whole thing in a controlled environment and test it under the same strictures that engineers use to test material failures, well then, it is just an opinion.

You get a 2-for-1 if you use A & D ointment. Plus, its cheaper.

Nice.

I saw a strange marmot like creature run across the road at Smith. WTF was that?

Remember the strange bird-like laughing noise she made while cutting him up? I loved that movie.

I aid in the rain back home at Index. It loses some of its luster after a while. What's that? A little tear? Yes, I am whining.

I was tempted to put the crying graemlin in the [], but that was just a wee bit too self-pitying. just a wee.

Friday: Beautiful day. Climbed some stuff. Got Sunburned. Saturday: Rained. Slipped off Creatins Retreat. Packed up in the mud and skulked home. embarrassing pics to follow.

Count me in! If we are signing up to bring stuff I'd be happy to bring plates and a potato salad.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/04/04/neurotheology/index.html What do you think of this?

That must be a terrible feeling, don't you think? Makes me happy to be where I'm at--that's for sure!

who are sacrificed, roasted, and eaten when the project is done.

What would make you special is if you almost died from a scratch on your arm. Now THATS a story to tell around the campfire!

Yes, as well as a bunch of snaffles running in a wheel inside the lightbox.

virenda will play with you.

and a job

Either that or even the politicians (seeing that they have been outdone) would leave.

Fun. The focus is actually on the development in the area of new user interfaces. The objects themeselves are secondary to this concern. I look at it that way b/c I figure folks have not yet had the time or backing to implement these types of technologies in practical settings yet. But their time will come! There was a day when people thought the technology for HUDs was weird or useless; now, FireDepts talk about having these displays in thier trucks to help navigate and how incredibly helpful it is. Love this stuff!

:lmao:

I would love to be in the design field creating these things. These people are incredible!!!

layton is looking for a place...

http://www.techrivet.com/2007/03/30/New+Interfaces+Redux.aspx They only look like coasters.

You haven't seen the one with Sadam and Satan?

At least he'd loose a few more ounces. Jeezus, 234? Don't tell RumR, he'll give you shit about that forever.

Is the "starting gait" that slow shuffle we old farts use when just heading out on the hike (before our athritis meds kick in)? Looking for a little clarification here. Otherwise, this sounds like a well thought out plan.