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They both need a good bitch slap. For that matter so do you! grrrr.... Being sick makes me grumpy.

nothing like a good physics experiment! you've got gravity, fracture mechanics, stability, elasticity, all wrapped up together. Not to mention, you know, breakin shit

Aeronautics and Astronautics (i.e. glorified Mechanical Engineering) I have a feeling there are a whole lot more closet nerds on here than one would expect. I'm pretty sure you can't trundle a rock around here without hitting an engineer or programmer.

There are three kinds of lies. Lies Damned Lies Statistics Mark Twain. That said more guns = more people dying from firearms.

Hey, I haven't had one of these in a while! Hey don't forget my PhD !!!! rat bastard not respected the credentials

Yes, but most adults I know are far less likely to stick someone elses < insert random object > into their mouths or up there nose. representative random objects include but are not limited to: shoes hands blocks cups feet nose small furry animal previously chewed on bit of fruit previously yaked on random object ....

Kimmo 1st rule of holes... when you're in one, stop digging. Everyone else remember the rule about wrestling with pigs. You get muddy and they like it.

I'm a firm believer that we should re-institute survival of the fittest for everyone over 18. No more seatbelt laws for adults, no more warning labels on toothpaste. If you can kill yourself with tootpaste, you really shouldn't procreate....

a reasonable approach. although knowing if your kid is allergic to vaccine cultures is problematic until actually administering a vaccine. btw, have you had your booster for pertussis? I wish there were a "stupid" vaccine. Your responses, which is what we have to go by here, indicate a lack of comprehension of the science of the issue. every time you make something idiot proof, they just come out with a better idiot.

I'm pro vaccine but I'm also busy and lazy. That said my daughter is certainly up to date on all of her vaccines.

Hey Me too oh wait..

yes, shingles was sooo prevalent before the vaccine, wasn't it? Umm, well, yes. Most of the older folks I know ended up with Shingles at some point. Hell I know 40 year olds with Shingles. Of course way back in the day before vaccines lots of folks just kicked the bucket earlier from preventable diseases like the flu, thereby keeping rates for cancer, shingles, etc. down.

Should perform just fine new. After extended use and wear with either a munter or a device I'd watch for that lip around the inside to start getting sharp though. Without having seen or used it, i'd guess it should be fine for few seasons, of climbing, but probably not years and years.

there, I fixed it for you. ;p

Remember, muscles and tendons don't get stronger when you lift / climb. They get stronger when you allow them to rest and repair after you lift/climb. The rest days for that muscle group are important (doesn't mean you can't exercise, but alternate groups so you're not pounding the same muscles every day). Oh, and if you're in high school still try wrestling. Hell of a way to get mentally, physically, and cardio-vascularly strong during the winter months.

Has anybody tried these out? I'm looking for something that's lighter, more compressible, and provides an equal amount of warmth as my fleece for mid layer on winter climbs, PNW volcano's etc. Would prefer synthetic (have a down puffy already for when it's really cold) Was also contemplating the Nano-Puff, Montbell Thermawrap, and the Arctery Atom (I think?) TIA

I'm not that bored yet. Maybe tomorrow if you play nice in the sandbox with the other kids.

firstly, studies inre tv and impact on kids are inconclusive. i've read studies showing a full 20% lower "developmental rate" (don't ask for specifics! can't remember where and what) amongst =<2 yr olds who watched >2 hours of tv per day, vs same aged kids who watched none. certainly one possibility is that parents who are ok plopping their kids in front of a tv just might be a wee bit less inclined to read/interact with their kids as much as the no-tv parents.... inre vaccines: "free ride on the vaccines of others"? i thought vaccines were perfectly safe and innocuous? if so, why would the vaccinated get worked up about this? It's called herd immunity, I thought we had been over this .....

What he said.

the weight limit is interesting. I have a hard time believing that weight acting down would cause the roof racks to fail at 150lbs. Maybe if if were loaded dead center only? I'd be much more worried about sail and the airdynamic forces due to a large box, than a bit of weight.

My electromagnetic flux line theory is pretty poor but ..... If the Avy beacon isn't laying flat but is tilted at a funky angle, isn't it possible to have your max reading not be directly above the beacon, but off to one side according to where the flux lines are concentrated? In which case if you just started digging you might miss the victim entirely. But once you've located with a probe you know for sure.

hmmmm, that's why the little rat bastard at the pacific science center bit my daughter last month, because his helicopter mommy didn't pay enough attention to her perfect little prince

Most of the Volcano's out here are long up hill glacier slogs for most, though there are certainly more technical routes available. Typical elevation gains from trailhead to summit for one of the volcanoes out here is 8k to 10k ft. Hood, Baker, and Rainer all have crevasse fields to contend with so you should know crevasse rescue techniques before you head up. Adams and Shasta both have non-technical routes (i.e. long snowfields but no crevasses). Regardless be sure you're familiar with crampons and steepish snow travel (say up to 30 or 40 deg?) That said, there are a crap load of good climbs out here that will fit just about any agenda and or combination of short / long, technical / non-technical. You might not limit yourself to just the volcanoes. Some of the more remote peaks are just as cool with just as impressive views and a whole lot fewer people. Have fun!

Don't let the doom and gloomers get you too down. While it rains and is a grey quite a bit on the west side of the Cascades, there are a whole lot of climbers / skiiers / outdoors folks who love it and for a good reason! The trick is to be flexible in you're objectives and willing to drive a bit. There is a reason nobody who lives here is a single sport athlete. It seems like everyone climbs rock, alpine, glaciers, ski's, and maybe one or two other things as well. There is desert climbing 2.5 hrs from Seattle with good sport and gear that provides a great fix during the spring and fall. Mix that with some adequate skiing that's reasonably close, sailing and the ocean / sound if you're into that. It's been my experience that if you want to get out you usually can find someplace dry to do something fun from about Feb through Oct. Nov / Dec / Jan are for skiing and pretending to ice climb. Not to mention some pretty good biking if you're into that sort of thing.

I was out at Banks last weekend, and while the Devils Punch Bowl and Trotsky's were in, nothing else was. That said from either side of the state it's a pretty low commitment trip with 0 avy danger. Looking at the temps and forecast, it may be a little fatter this coming weekend? Hubba Hubba is also called The Funnel due to Avy danger, so check the NWAC site and conditions before you head out. In general to be an Ice Climber of any sort in Wa, you need to be optimistic and have a high tolerance for marginal ice I have to agree with Gene though, if you want mileage, and getting comfortable fast take a weekend in Banff, or Ouray or somewhere. You'll probably get more pitches of actual ice in 3 days either of those places then you will in a season in Wa. Have fun and be safe!