Sherri

We had some bear excitement at the Squamish RV park last weekend. A 5 or 6 yr old black bear tried to claw into the window of a guy's RV just a few sites down from ours. Then it came back and climbed in the bed of his pickup truck(after his fishing tackle). Later, the campground owner tried chasing it through the campground with his truck--at one point, it came running toward us so we had to beat feet and hide in the bathroom. When it came back AGAIN, and took a swipe at his dog and ate the dog's dinner he had just set out, he shot it with a shotgun. Two nights later, I was sure another one was trailing me during a run in the woods nearby. (Either that, or we were both running the same way just coincidentally. )

Sounds like a good time. I'm in. Mebbe I'll bring a blackberry cobbler again. (or two.)

Hey Brian, Welcome to the board! If Audrey doesn't snap you up for this weekend at Index--which she'd be crazy to pass up cuz you're an awesome partner--I may be able to fill a day or two of your dance card. I'd like to get out there Sat or Sun and work on a couple 5.9's.

How is rapping from the tree any different than rapping from the bolts? The bolts are not changing the length or commitment of that route and, frankly, are more "natural"-looking than the ratty nest of multicolored slingage that used to be inflicted on that tree base.

Git 'er done, girl!

Quit giving gays a bad name.

Dude, you totally should have left it there. It looks like that spoon was carefully placed, awaiting its master's return, sort of like a doe will tuck away her fawn while she goes foraging further afield. On the other hand, an empty can of Frito-Lay bean dip almost hit me in the head as it came hurtling from the top of the Summit Wall at Mt. Erie this weekend. I'd like to reunite THAT with it's owner. (On the up side, guess I should feel lucky that it wasn't followed by a Pabst beer can or two.)

Trigger point release worked wonders on me when I suffered some pretty serious running-related injuries. I use the technique for any muscle pain now, whether brought on by running, climbing or yardwork. I get good results with self-administered treatment with a ball or roller(using a trigger point book for reference), but occasionally still see a PT for a more involved tune-up when I've overdone the sports. It is amazing what a difference a half-hour of treatment can accomplish. disclaimer: not everyone responds equally to every type of treatment, so you may need to be open to what's out there and experiment. There are gimmicks and snake-oil peddlers in every branch of health care, but if you find something that works for YOU, your money will be well spent. If you Google "trigger point therapy", you will find a ton of info and techniques, many of which you can implement without spending a dime. Good luck!

That's awesome, Rudy. Looks like the little guy is gettin' it done!

No need to stand--Penny Lane has nice comfy benches surrounding the base of the crag, all with a perfect view of the climb(and climberz). Those Canadians think of everything.

If I'm climbing with a group in a busy area, we tend to do as Rob described: 1 person leads the route, the others TR. Might look like seiging, but it's quicker than two or three of us leading the route. If folks are waiting for the climb, running extra laps is bad form. But, so far, I have found that the best strategy is to communicate with those around you so that everyone is on the same page about what they want or plan to do, rather than making assumptions and getting pissy about not getting their way.

That paste-type glue they give you in kindergarten is the best. Once you move up the grades, the other glues don't taste as good.

pics?

Why would you put frosting on candles? Seems like a waste Duh! So you can lick it off of them!

Whoah! I almost missed out...nobody told me there was a birthday party going on in here. Am I too late? Have the presents been opened? Has the frosting already been licked off the candles? WHY WASN'T I INVITED?! Happy Birthday, Mel! :moondance: As for being able to pull off smart AND sexy, let's just say, "You put the hawt in thermodynamics!"

Damn, Rob. You deserve better than this. My heart goes out to you.:kisss:

I'm going to take my chances on the Squamish forecast, after all. Things look pretty good in eastern WA, though, so hope you get to cash in that coupon pronto!

I thought it was just me. Now I don't feel so special.

I'm still holding out hope that the Squamish forecast improves...if it doesn't, I'll be up for sumpin moderate in L'worth this weekend and can shoot you PM to let you know when I'll be around. Might be kind of last minute though(I'm an optimist).

I should've had a V-8.

They always are.

I was slated to head to Squamish Thursday, but rainy forecast there may turn me east instead. Friday looks good in L'worth.

Accidental First Ascent featured in Alpinist Right on, Blake.

Howdy, Dan! Amazingly, there's a lot of power in a greeting...it can easily make or break someone's day. Sounds like you are using your powers for good.

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