Sherri

Where's the pics...?

Ahhh, the nuances of self-mutilation--I see you are true a connoisseur of chainsaw carnage, AlpineK. I agree, a worthy wound must communicate that "element of surprise". I was able to achieve that spontaneous look because the chainsaw was airborne at the time it chewed into my shin. It really worked for me, I reckon. Sounds like it might be time to "freshen up" a few of yours, if you're looking for a new technique...

Nice catch on that.

That'd be sweet. Would you pose with me--bet you have some great scars.

BTW, if anyone is considering hoteling it for their next Smith trip, check out the Redmond Inn at the other end of town, next to Safeway. It's comparable in price to the Hub, Village Squire, etc.($43/night)--all rooms include fridge, micro, cable TV, continental breakfast, Sunday paper, and wireless internet--but for the price you get a much nicer room. Everything's very clean and recently updated. Didn't have that grungy feel that some of those older, well-worn places acquire. Also, the owners were friendly and very flexible about the reservations, as I had to change my dates a couple times and ended up cancelling the last night without much notice(due to aforementioned rain and sleet.)

That's what I was going to model for after I did this.

I feel your pain, Arch. I spent that sunny Friday in the car, driving to Smith--totally missing that sunburn opportunity --but I had high hopes for Saturday morning. Where'd that rain come from?!? Figured I'd wait it out: went for a run, waited, went for a hike, waited, played Scrabble, waited....we did manage to get in two quick pitches at the VERY end of the day. Long drive for two pitches. Tried to make up for lost time on Sunday, though. At least the sun was shining for much of it. But that was about it. This morning looked too dismal to even bother hoping for anything climbable. As I drove out of town, it started SLEETING. Those folks who went to Leavenworth sure got the better end of the weather this time around. Lucky ducks.

Found one matching that description hanging on the signboard by the footbridge today. I'll email you.

Woo-hoo, more RR stokey! Nice to see it thru other's eyes(cameras?) and experiences. Also loved the canyon hike TR. You could feel the warm sun in those pictures! However, in rating the content, I must cast my vote for the confession about the hotel bivy. The iron/jet boil is classic! I'm a hotel rat, too, and admit to having used hotel appliances in ways Howard Johnson never intended. (I discovered that the classy metal tissue boxes at the Golden Nugget, when emptied and inverted, could be warmed with the hair dryer. Made quite a nice mini-oven. ) Thanks for sharing the fun and creativity!

Especially in pairs.

Stone the crows, mate! Oz to Alaska? Strike, how'd ya end up in the back paddock of the States?? As for the spraying, be a good little Vegemite and don't forget what your mum said: "The tall poppy gets the chop first." 'On ya!

I'm afraid if I tried them I'd fall on my face from looking at weird my shoes.

You first.

It's like they tried reinventing feet.

Somebody just gave me an Easter basket lined with live wheat grass instead of the plastic spaghetti stuff. I'm going to keep it growing to add to my homemade dog food. Thanks Easter Bunny! But Sherri, it's lavender-colored. Think I need to butch it up a little?

Thanks for the stokey for all those spring climbs awaiting in Leavenworth! That Z-Crack lead is awesome, especially the big start(I watched MisterE dance his way up that one last year.)

apparently you're not even safe with kibble now. skull

Next they'll be putting in soy gristle and veins. Overachievers.

Trust, me the sight of those fake giblets 'n gravy will send you back to real meat quicker than you can say coagulated protein.

They actually put a bag of fake "giblets" in the packages of Tofurkey. That's sad.

boneless breast

Quit cracking me up.

I'll bring the chainsaw.

i totally agree. open face toasted peanut butter and hunny and banana sandwiches. I like a little bit of granola smushed on top mmmmmmmmmmmmmm YUMMY I think I'm in love.