Sherri

If he were more motivated, he'd change it.

Shoot.

Sounds like the migration pattern of a few people I know, too.

She was. But she clocked pap with a cast iron skillet one time. Then stood over him and proceeded to cook dinner. I think he took the message of the magnet rather seriously.

My Grandma had a magnet on her fridge that read: "No man was ever shot while doing dishes." Probably wasn't a coincidence that my grandpap always did the dishes.

Better short than shot.

Traumatic childhood handholding incident perhaps? When I was a camp counselor, we used to "punish" the kids who got in fights by making them walk around holding hands with each other. This was an especially potent punishment for the inner-city boys. Probably scarred them for life.

*If you're shy about the handholding, place a blanket across your laps and over your hands. This will help immensely.

...making note to self....

Don't worry about the little ups and downs. It keeps the metabolism guessing. (I think that is partly what is behind the rebound weightgain following a "successful" diet; the body figured out that it was burning calories too fast to maintain its weight, so it responds to the loss by slowing the metabolism. It can become a bad cycle.) As long as you're coming out with a net-loss over the long run, you're on track. And don't forget that the changes you've instituted in your exercise and eating regimens are likely to produce some muscle gains, which can make it seem like the scale is tipping in the wrong direction. But it's ok. The reduced numbers on the scale aren't as important as the improvements you'll make in your overall lifestyle. Don't be discouraged if it seems like you're achieving the latter before the former. In the end, they'll come into balance with each other.

I think I took his trail map when I was there last week. Oops, my bad.

Even my pajammers?! Sweet! Well, in that case, I'll just pack the cooler. Healthy food is en route...

You can move to Index with me and Archy and we'll learn to aid climb together.

Woo-hoo! I'll pack the u-haul! :moondance:

...but was he carrying a stolen guidebook???

I'm voting with Muffy on this one.

Don't step on the crack!

We need to spend some time together, girlfriend! I'll whip you into shape in no time. And yes, I've got one. the question begs to be asked... what kind? bull whip? riding crop? flogger? 6-foot, kangaroo-hide stockwhip. And I know how to use it.

We need to spend some time together, girlfriend! I'll whip you into shape in no time. And yes, I've got one.

Awesome!!! That last picture just made my day.

Isn't Damnation sexy?? that is one of the best climbs i have ever wedged the majority of my body into. I didn't make it all the way to the top as i got totally spanked and was so worn out by the time i got to the Chimley i couldn't keep going. Beautiful route though I would totally like love to hit that again. Interesting observation. "Sexy" hadn't occured to me as I was desperately grinding my buttcheeks against the wall, praying to the gods of gravity for something resembling an actual hold, but I shall look at it with a new perspective next time. And thanks, MisterE! Sounds like you've been getting some good work in, too!

Which route was the neighbor on? Dan's Dreadful Direct or MF Overhang? He was intending to be on Angel but had wandered off-route in the direction of Dan's Dreadful Direct, I believe.

Today's weigh in 133 lbs! YAY! 3 more pounds for a total of five pounds. And that was after a beer and peanuts at PDX Pub Club on Saturday, too!!!!! Good job!

Disclaimer: this is an actual trip report. Any references to hiking, either stated or implied, are purely incidental and as such, heretofore, will be referred to as "long approaches." I got my first taste of Index climbing on Friday, thanks to k.rose's ropegun services. The climbing was more daunting than stuff I'd previously done, but TOTALLY fun! "Princely Ambitions" and "Roger's Corner" went smoothly; I got a little pumped removing gear from the big flake on Godzilla and the guy racing up the route underneath me wasn't adding to my sense of wellbeing. "Breakfast of Champions" was an eyeopener; now I understand the term "thin hands" . After all the fun(and a little swearing on my part ) we continued westward to Leavenworth. On Saturday got in 10 pitches on Castle Rock. Loved getting to experience some of the classics there. Favorites were "Canary" and that freaky roof move on "The Bone", and my first Castle Rock lead on "Saber." It felt solid and I enjoyed the experience immensely, which is more than I can say for the girl ahead of me who was following her boyfriend(who went off-route and ran it out to the top, turning the climb into a bit of an epic for her. ) At Logger's Ledge, I got pegged as a cc.comer by someone who overheard my name being mentioned. "Hey, are you that 'Sherri' from Cascade Climbers...?" Small world. sickie Also got a taste of some offwidth on "Damnation." That is definitely an acquired taste. k.rose scooted up the thing like it was a walk in the park, though. Even stopping halfway up the chimney to have a pleasant conversation with the fella on the route next to him. We finished off the weekend with some fun in the Icicle at Alphabet Wall and Little Bridge Creek rock. I was shut down by the crux of "Meatgrinder" and by "Carnival Crack"(amazing to watch k do laps on that crazy thing! ) but sending "Arms Control" was the highlight of my day. We wrapped things up just as the first of the raindrops began to arrive on Sunday afternoon. It was a good weekend to be a climber.

Crap, now I gotta go make more. Now, shhhhhhhhhh!