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Can I get a copy of this pic??

Sorry to hear it dude! Before you buys shiznit off of e-bay May I suggest you head to your local store, try on different boots, different sizes, etc...until you find the ones you like, are comfy, etc. THEN try and find them online for cheaper?? I'd hate for you to go out and buy blind and then end up miserable with your purchase!!

DAMN!! That guy is HOTTT!!!

This is being forwarded for JOHN MCCAFFERTY <jhmccafferty@msn.com> Wayne McCourt's wife Melinda called this morning to provide an update on Wayne’s condition. I'm very happy to report he is really improving faster than the doctors expected. He is able to walk with a little assistance and eat without any problems. The doctors expect he will be cleared to be moved to an in-patient rehab facility on Monday. He is holding brief discussion and recognizes the family members visiting him. She will let us know on Monday where he was moved to. It was equally enjoyable to hear him say "Hi" in the background. Melinda and family asked I once again convey their appreciation for everyone's support and prayers.

never lived on capitol hill...never will.

Sorry if it's a duplicate... Dan Lauren has sent this to 2005 Climb Leaders, Intermediate Students & Basic Students. =========================================== The North Cascades National Park has published the preliminary accident report, it can be found at this link, select July 14 in the Recent Editions box. http://data2.itc.nps.gov/morningreport/morningreportold.cfm <http://data2.itc.nps.gov/morningreport/morningreportold.cfm> North Cascades National Park (WA) Three Climbers Die in Fall Near Sharkfin Tower At approximately 4:00 pm on Sunday, July 10th, a party of six climbers attempting Sharkfin Tower in North Cascades National Park suffered a mountaineering accident resulting in the deaths of three members of the group. A fourth climber received severe head injuries. The group was on a trip organized by the Tacoma, Washington, branch of the Mountaineers, a climbing and hiking club based in Seattle. Sharkfin Tower is above Boston Basin along the ridge between Forbidden and Boston Peaks east of the town of Marblemount. While the party was negotiating the gullies below the granitic cliffs of Sharkfin Tower and above Quien Sabe Glacier, a rock struck the group leader. Due to this minor injury, combined with deteriorating weather, the group decided to abandon the climb and began descending. At the top of a snow- and rock-filled gully they had earlier ascended on the approach, a rappel was rigged and two members of the party successfully descended one rope length and began constructing a second rappel station. Two people in the upper party began a simul-rappel with the injured member with them. Preliminary accounts indicate that the large boulder used as the rappel anchor, to which the fourth member was also tied, broke loose, sending all four and the boulder down the gully. Two of the climbers died at that time and a third some time later. The two climbers in mid-gully miraculously avoided injury, despite one falling 20 feet into a moat. They descended safely to the gully bottom, and one began descending the glacier alone for help. Another climbing group nearby, affiliated with Alpine Ascents International, a commercial permittee in the park, was met on the way, and, using a cell phone, made a call which led to the park being contacted. A team of park rangers led by Craig Brouwer and including Alex Brun, Joe Cook and park volunteer/paramedic Brett Bergeron ascended to the accident scene for six-and-a-half hours during the night, arriving just before dawn. They were supported by a team of rangers who carried additional gear to the base of the glacier in the event of a carryout. At daybreak, the rain had stopped and the cloud cover lifted enough to allow an Airlift Northwest medical helicopter to land near the accident scene and transport the injured climber directly to Harborview Hospital in Seattle. HiLine Helicopters, operating under contract with the park, then brought out the remaining two climbers, uninjured but now nearing hypothermic condition. Rangers Kelly Bush and Kevork Arackellian then joined the rangers on scene investigating the accident site and recovering the deceased climbers.The recovery operation and transfer to the Skagit County coroner were completed around noon. Media attention was extensive from Sunday night through Monday. The climbers who died in the accident, all of whom were Washington State residents, were group leader Johanna Backus of Tacoma, Mark Harrison of Bellevue, and John Augenstein of Seattle. The injured climber is Wayne McCourt of Tacoma, and the two climbers who were not injured are Michael Hannam of Olympia and Janel Fox of Seattle. NPS incident commander for the incident was Kelly Bush. [submitted by Kelly Bush, Wilderness District Ranger, and Tim Manns, Chief Interpreter] ===================================== The memorial service Thursday night at the Seattle Clubhouse was very moving. Almost 3 hours was spent with an open mike as folks got up and described their friendships and experiences with the deceased climbers. Both Janele Fox and Michael Hannam showed extraordinary courage by speaking, there were not many dry eyes in the crowd. I was particularly moved by Janel's description of Jo's enthusiasm while on the approach and climb, and her description of Mark's tender care of her after the first rockfall. Dan Lauren Climbing Chair Tacoma Mountaineers

I may wanna play if it's an exit 38 day!! Index is way too far away!

how do I attach the pic I took this morning??

in the middle of the woods. Let's just say..it's a long drive to pub clubs..which is why I never make them!!

You can't shoot the females and the babies though. Can you? what about the cougar and bears? I need tags and stuff don't I? The deer/elk/cougar jump over my fences like it's nothing...and the bear just push them over. I've tried planting the tomatoes on my deck..thinking the bastards won't come that close to my house...unfortunately..that's just not true.

who's joking??

yes,yes, boys...nothing like a story like this to make me proud to say I went to Enumclaw High School...where the men were men and the sheep were scared....

Great...any recomendations for larger elk type of critters that are attacking my garden, tomatoes, blue berries, raspberries, etc....

ROTFLMAO!!!

This is the press release prepared for the McCourt family for the media etc...: As a result of the climbing accident in the North Cascade National Park, Wayne McCourt, Tacoma Mountaineer, has suffered a serious head injury and is in satisfactory conditions at Harborview Medical Center. Though not fully alert, he continues to make progress in his recovery. We wanted to offer our condolences to the families of climbers who died and let them know that our thoughts and support are with them during their time of grief. They also wanted to thank fellow climbers, Seattle/Tacoma Mountaineers Club, the Park Rangers, Alpine Ascents International, Airlift Northwest, and American Medical Response. Because of their heroic efforts we feel Wayne is alive today. Thanks also for honoring our request to decline interviews. Our focus is on Wayne's recovery, and well wishes can send notes of encourage to Wayne by visiting Harborview's website at www.harborview.org <http://www.harborview.org> . Just complete the e-mail a patient form. Thanks, Melinda McCourt and Family This message is from Wayne's wife & Family on his condition as of 9:00 am 7/14/05: Wayne's current condition is officially satisfactory and improving. He will not require any surgery at this time. Wayne is answering some basic questions, and following simple commands. The swelling in his head they believe has improved. Wayne has been asking where he is at, and they are going to see if he can eat today. Wayne is able to move all his extremities (arms and legs). They are hoping by this Friday to establish a plan for rehabilitation although it might be early. At this time the doctors have suggest his visiting to be kept to a minimum because they do not want over stimulate his brain. Melinda and Family want to thank everyone for their thoughts and support since the accident.

My hips recently started hurting after I run long distances. Only running. Biking, climbing, hiking, etc no problems. Just running. I'm finding out that it's my hip-flexors as well. Just need to work on stretching those bad boys out before and after exercising...I guess?!?

yeah..I'm not into going to the sloop....I thought it was lil si? hmm...oh well. I'm out.

That is EXACTLY what I was thinking!!

Ken Schram is the ultimate marketing tool! Nothing works as good as his negativity to build awareness. His ratings are actually through the roof, a great "sales" tool for KOMO's advertising figures.

Arch or someone should definately write a letter. Not to refute this moron, but to help educate the rest of the Seattle PI's readership. Then, we should all stock the moron!!

Sorry Guys...here's the update THE POSTING I JUST SENT YOU A FEW MINUTES AGO NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. THE CORRECTED VERSION IS BELOW THE MESSAGE I JUST RECEIVED FROM JIM BACKUS ..................... Hi Helen, Wanted to let you know that Tuesday, July 19 in the evening would be great for a service at the Tacoma clubhouse (Multicare will be holding a service earlier in the day at 4:00 p.m. so we can come straight from there to the clubhouse). We'll be holding a service at 3:00 p.m. this Saturday at Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church in Tacoma. Could you pass along that info to anyone you think might be interested? We'd like to suggest donations be made in Jo's name to the Tacoma Mountaineers, Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church and Mary Bridge Children's Hospital/Tacoma General Lactation Clinic.

The Memorials for victims of the July 10 accident on Sharkfin Tower are: Seattle Clubhouse, 300 Third Avenue W, July 14, 7 p.m. This is a pot luck, bring food, photos, memories. Tacoma Clubhouse, 2302 N 30th St, July 18, 7 p.m. This is a reception type event, bring platters of “finger food” goodies. We’ll serve beverages to go with. Bring photos. A church service for Jo Backus is at St Andrew’s Episcopal Church 7410 S 12thSt, Tacoma, July 16. The time is not confirmed at this moment. Memorial Contributions should be marked for Jo’s project HARK (hikes for at-risk kids), a program of incredible significance in Tacoma-Pierce County. We are in the process of making it a tax-deductible foundation which may be capable of funding a part-time staff to continue the much-needed, excellent work Jo started. Contributions can be marked clearly for that purpose, mailed to The Mountaineers, Tacoma Branch, 2302 N 30th, Tacoma WA 98403 The Tacoma clubhouse has been rented for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, to three different important events. So, much to our regret, the shrine to the memory of Jo Backus may be moved during those rental times.

actually I can honestly say neither of these dates where cc.comers....

That's a no brainer!! Doesn't everyone do that??

TLG- I could keep going....I'm not sure if I find them...or they find me. I think I'm going to write a book one of these days!! It's all VERY entertaining!