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But this video says its baaaaad... [video:youtube]L1jB7RBGVGk

Clearly you are not a student of popular culture... lol [video:youtube]9-AfOhyn_S4

Does your wife know you are posting her picture on the internets?

Drugs are bad, mmmmkay?

Go rent Project Grizzley from your local video store. You'll laugh your ass off.

I read somewhere that you can make a poop tube out of PVC pipe. Seems to me strapping that baby onto the outside of your pack would be a good way to carry. Anybody tried this? I would add the suggestion of throwing in one of those little odour absorbent pucks that they sell for diaper pails. Again, never tried it, but seems like a good idea.

I agree with Monty. But, depending on the context, it could also refer to establishing a new route - "Pushing a lead" to see if the route goes. FYI, the opposite of "swinging leads" is "leading in blocks". That is, each climber leads several pitches before handing the lead over to his partner.

[video:youtube]Q3CzYw5-qdA You just need a bear suit like this one. Though Troy Hurtubise said himself, "Its the two legged animals I am most worried about".

This is a brilliant idea. But where do you get 18 customers? Do you sell these out of the back of your truck, or do you know a pet store owner?

The answer to this question is only relevant if you are into chest beating. Stop worrying about it. Go climb and have fun.

Cover up with a polypro balaclava.

Years ago, and on several occasions, I practised in the Paradise parking lot (Mt. Ranier) on the big, steep snow banks around the parking lot. Since then, I have heard they don't allow this anymore as folks would inevitably lose biners in the snow which would then wreck the blades on their snow machines. Can any one confirm/deny if this is still allowed? Maybe worth a call to the ranger station.

Just to be clear, I agree with you that STV would be an improvment over the current FPTP system. Regarding why people feel they need to understand how it works, I can only speculate. First of all, reforming an electoral system is of much greater consequence than, say, deciding to get the automatic transmission package or anti-lock brakes (to continue with your analogy) and harder to reverse. That combined with a general mistrust of politicians and whatever particular Kool-Aid du jour they happen to be pushing. Add to that the usual inertia that must be overcome to get people to want to change. If they haven't been sold on the idea, any excuse will do not to support the change. Thats my guess. Final answer. Along my last point, personally I am disgusted (but not surprised) by the lack of thoughtful discourse on STV. I.e.What it is, what the beneifts are, how will this change the power balance, what the potential drawbacks are etc. Just the usual partisan FUD throwing (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt).

While I agree STV is probably an improvement, its is going down due to the fact that it is too complicated for the masses to understand and they will prefer to stick with the devil they know. I wonder if this is the whole gambit of the Liberal goverment. Personally, I think an "instant run-off" system would be much better. This is where you simply rank the candidates in order of preference. Then, if a candidate does not receive a majority after first count, the last place candidate is removed and the second place votes are counted etc. until one candidate has a majority. This would have prevented the Chretien dictatorship nonsense while the Conservative and Alliance were beating the crap out of each other. I'm curious to hear how the CC.com brain trust views STV....

I would suggest locking up the power tools. Give the key to your wife.

What is a "Barley"?

did u plant any "little debbies" this year?

Squamish needs those guys to keep the lichen off and clean cracks

Ditto. I take mine down to the local sporting good consignment shop; they send me a cheque in the mail.

Its for NOVELTY use, not for engaging in any illegal activity. Geez, tough crowd. Having said that, it would be great if it looked as authentic as possible.

I need to get a novelty BC Drivers License. Anyone know where I can get this done in Vancouver?

Cindy66 never posted a trip report of her first date. What happened to her?

An international ski destination should have better trauma facilities and immediate access to air ambulance. I don't think you can pass any conclusions on Canadian healthcare in general from the article. Doing so is just sensationalizing and inflammatory.

Who can forget the footage of that woman in Los Angleses writhing in pain on the hospital floor, ignored by medical staff, until she died hours later... still on the floor.

Royal Canadian Air Farce is awesome