SnowByrd

Didn't they teach you to read? He's at a very slow internet cafe in Turkey!

Bri, I took the Climbing 102 class (learning technique) after I got back last Wednesday and I didn't learn anything new...but the Intro to Climbing was a great idea if you've never been before and don't know how to belay. Its great for learning safety and just the basic ABC's. I went over to REI on my lunch hour and had a lesson from Rob ( North Cascades Mtn Guides). My instructor for the 102 class gave kudos to the girls who took me out on Wednesday because they did such a good job of passing on information and explaining everything a we did it. You should definitely come out this Wednesday! Muffy...that is great advice actually....and I hope you had a Happy Birthday!

sounds like alot of fun

Its time for a new "quote" BOY-O! Whats wrong with buggy n muggy? Exit 38 is close...I have to get to work at 6:00 AM to get there by 3...so what time would I have to get to work to be at Index in time to climb? 4:30 a.m.? Oi! You'll get your 'girl' climb if you're nice to Icegirl (maybe)...you gots to be patient man! Some of us aren't ready to meet the Granite God just yet! Are you this impatient in EVERY situation?

Cheers R! Its a fine line between being me and offending people...

You're just jealous coz your boobs aren't big enough to fill one out and the hormones the doc gave you aren't working... You SO want to be a girl!

me too me too me too I got rid of the size L harness (exchanged it for a small) and bought some kewl purple Mythos! Hey Dryad, can I borrow ya lavendar outfit? I'd like to pretend I'm Moby Grape! Let's meet at the correct Park N Ride this time...the one up by the Highlands....Exit 18!!!! and screw Rogue...Billy Mchales in Factoria has 56 different flavours of Margaritas if thats what we want...or, there's always Simona's Exit 32 dive bar

cute!

it gives you bad dreams for years and drives you to you'll never recover

Oh, well, if that's the case, then I am SO THERE! Can I carry your ropes this time?

I can't make Thursday climbs got soccer and the team would hang me if I bailed to go climbing. Tuesday, Wednesday, or Fridays are wide open for me though.

i was just razzin him back as well ( i do like to use the word tosser as much as possible though...it really is a good word, don't you think?)

[quote those kayland mountain boots your boy toy/belay slave are wearing are JUST THE THING for the extreme edging problems found in north bend Hey you tosser...it was the first time I've ever been climbing (except for the other first time where I broke my ankle and dangled upside down)....where should we have gone...EH? Smith? NOT! It was a great first climb for me. I obviously had some fear to work through and the company and surroundings were perfect. Couldn't have asked for a better day.

Just Loren....but he wasn't acting macho...he IS macho Oh...and he was nice enough to belay for us as well

Yeah...thats the only way they could get me out there No really though...it was my first climb (this one cancelled out the near fatal one 10 years ago so I'm going to say ever) and I couldn't have been in better company. Everybody was really supportive and when I was thinkin 'im gonna throw up and my hands are so sweaty and im gonna fall and how am I ever gonna do this' I had somebody down at the bottom remind me to focus on my feet, move a little to the left, look for that crack right by my right knee, chalk up, throw up if you need to but don't hit me in the head with it, step higher, don't be afraid to rest, or shake your arms out. I felt totally safe and I was able to focus on the task at hand and more importantly foot and get to the top the right way. I'm addicted! So when are we going again? Hmmm? Ice Girl has started her own 'Rent a Belay Bunny' company if anyone is interested. Also, Loren and all of the girls were amazing. I don't care what anybody thinks otherwise, IceGirl is definitely in the 'know' and i totally trust her and thank her for taking me under her wing. Pandora...well...she's amazing Dryad...I'd trust her with my life again....for sure....and Loren....you were awesome! Thanks for making me try that 5.8.... Sorry to keep going on but it really means alot to me that I went out and did this yesterday, and that these girls and guy took the time to teach me correctly and explain everything in such detail, answer all my questions, and even let me belay them (with Ice Girl holding the other end of the rope of course ) I had a fantastic time so if anybody wants to take out the 'New Kid on the Rock'....I'd love to go Thanks again gang! P.S. Why didn't anybody tell me how fat my legs and arse look from behind? Its not nice finding that out in a picture

Wheeee...focus on the feet...focus on the feet....damn...I lost my belay card....now I can't go. Im scared. blog blog blog Cya in 90 minutes

Well...if it ain't 15, then its 17...and if it ain't 17, then its 15. Either way, I think we'll all be at the same one

We'll go shopping and meet ya back there at 3 OK with you Sic?

Sic and I are meeting at the Issaquah Park and Ride at 2:45. The one just off of Exit 15. I've got room for 5 if anybody else wants to go.

Note to self....say what you mean...be clear....avoid spray....okay, seriously, I know the trail you are talking about and it is too steep to ride unless you're a gorilla with a super sense of balance (and I mean that literally)....I've seen horses out there as well as ATV's (hate them hate them hate them) so be careful when you're bombing so as not to get yaself kicked in the head or ran over by some redneck moron. ATV's are illegal out there I believe so if you see any of those as well, call the Park Service. You got a day/time in mind?

Bug....now THAT was naughty

Just your looks....(sorry, I just couldn't resist.)

You always have to have the last word, don't ya?

even me It looks like I had better not have any crosses in my knots and remember to say 'On Belay' tomorrow otherwise Icegirl will slap me upside the head BTW...I'm STILL not asking to belay anyone....I just want to make sure I dont forget what I learned. I'm asking Icegirl to watch me, and make sure I do it right...and if not, then to slap me upside the head or recommend someone who is qualified to do the slapping. But then, I guess that means I have to trust her...oh geez...this got so complicated all of a sudden! I just wanted to go out and watch people climb and maybe do a little myself.... Oh well....I appreciate Icegirl taking the time to take us Newbies out to play, as well as the concern from the other members regarding risks involved. I'm sure this was never meant to be personal and everyone only has one objective in mind: safe, educated, and fun climbing. (at least for those of us who are not qualified to take risks) So, if its okay, can we PLEASE put this thread to rest before people get the impression that I'm on here to cause trouble? I just have alot of questions...and asking questions is the only way to learn, is it not? That, and practice. I'm going to start a new thread....something gear related.