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You are too humble. To convince someone who was there first and who is in the middle of climbing to pull their rope and let you lead through is impressive diplomacy. Clearly you're a better man than I. But at least I didn't have dreams of using them as an Olympic torch.

No kidding. Two true stories: 1) I was waiting to get on a climb that was being top roped. The climbers knew I was waiting to get on the climb but proceeded to take a lunch break between climbers. 2) Patiently waiting to get on a climb being top roped. Again, the climbers knew I was waiting. After they both finish, I was informed that they would be making "2nd tries". But, there are thoughtless assholes in any field of endeavour, not just top roping. I agree with CBS that top-roping can be a valuable tool to excelerate learning in a lower risk environment (compared to on lead). Top roping has its place.

Isn't seconding essentially top roping?

There is alot of good beer in Canada. I don't consider anything brewed by Molson or Labatt among them. Next time in Canada, try something from Sleeman, Big Rock or any of the great micro-brew houses in Canada. Also, if you want a beer that will smack you around, try "O'Keef's Extra Old Stock" which clocks in at around 6% alcohol and is brewed right in Alberta. "Brador" is another beer that comes in over 6% if you can get it, but I think it is only available in the east.

I'll be there. Not sure if I will attend many of the events/workshops etc. Just long days in the canyons soaking up some sun and rock. But just in case, how do i recognize a cc.com'er? Is there a secret hand shake or special shirt to wear?

Where?

or find out where he parks and take a crap in his parking space

It is 2007 already. Where is my goddam fucking rocket pack?!

I think you're fucked, sorry to say. I think you should try, but consider yourself lucky if you get any money from said dude. Otherwise chalk it up to experience. Thanks for sharing so we can all learn from your unfortunate incident. Mental note to me: "Always check partners rack"

Screening is sooo important and is a win-win both for the women and for the healthcare system in reducing costs in the long run. I agree making the procedure more patient friendly will only encourage more women to get screened regularly.

I worked for a company that was developing an alternative to the traditional mammogram. It was based on diffractive energy imaging technology, essentially pass-thru ultrasound (as opposed to traditional reflective ultrasound). Imagine laying on your front on a table with a trap door leading to a tank of warm water. One at a time, the breasts are dipped into the water where the ultrasound transducer is. This seems much more comfortable. In fact, some of our clinical trial subjects fell asleep during the procedure. Sadly, the medical industry takes a long time to warm-up to new technology and the company went under. I never did find out who now owns the intellectual property to this promising technology.

Europe is much more open when it comes to using models for demonstrating medical devices. For example, it is common to see a pregnant model at a Radiology trade show having an ultrasound performed with the lastest ultrasound equipment. Doesn't happen here. I can only imagine what they would do with a vibrating speculum. Gunter Von Hagen also does live public autopsies in Europe. Don't think that would fly here. These could be combined if a vibrating speculum broke in half a Brazilian supermodel.

Sherri, The Cindy666 troll was lame. The shotcrete troll was classic. Clearly there is much satisfaction in a good troll, less so in a lame troll. I have no idea if MisterE is hot. Lets see some more links to classic trolls, regardless of wether or not the troller is hot.

That would keep me away

Is that the best you got? I would have expected a "veteran" to be a better sprayer. You should ask Dru for help.

Don't let the door hit you in the ass!

Maybe Minx can provide more info to help answer...I thought checking the IP was pretty clever. So Minx, what other avatars post from that IP? Chances are, that'll find our troller, cuz clearly Cindy66 is posting from a static IP address. troller

So you got laid then? Good job to all you who guessed correctly in the poll (which was most of you).

I second the suggestion that big hexes are great. I use them as light way to double up on big sizes or even leave your heavy cams at home for an easier route. I carry #8, 9 and 10 Hexcentrics, which fit in the #1 to #3 Camalot range. Also, these are *much* cheaper than cams if you have to bail.

Nothing that isn't done better by ZeroCams OK, then. Whats so great about ZeroCams?

Looks like this poor dude is heading for a world of hurtin rope drag. Ever hear of slings?

I have metolius in smaller sizes (up to black) and camalots for my bigger sizes (#1 to #4 - rarely use my #4, though). I hear alot of people lately using aliens...what is so great about aliens?

Bill can be so encouraging when he is not surfing for whale tail and muffin top.

So he's been reading all your posts about him ove the last few weeks? That must have made interesting conversation.

I wonder how Cindy66 is doing. Anybody heard from her? I hope she posts here during her trip. Oohhh the suspense! Maybe its time for a poll.