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Never would have guessed, white boy. Gonna tell us you got rythm, too?

I hope this guy is getting some 'free' counseling, too.

Save your money. Buy more hexes.

Time for a poll...

Dude, I thought I was the only person who loves hexes. I get alot of stupid looks (and the occasional comment) clanking up behind people like a lost cow with my hexes dangling (I routinely carry sizes 8, 9 and 10). In addition to your comments, for me they are a cheap and light way to add bigger pro to my rack. When I climb, I try to place my big hexes first, saving my #3 camalot for when I *really* need it. My standard rack: 1 set BD nuts Blue to Black Metolius cams (sorry, forgot numbers and sizes) #1, #2, #3 Camalots 8, 9, 10 Hexentrics I also have a #4 camalot, but never carry it, unless I know I will need it. I will echo what has already been said: Get good at placing nuts and hexes. Place them first. Then you'll have your cams available when you need one. When people laugh at my hexes, I just pity them for carrying double (or more) sets of cams up to #3 camalot. Can't be much fun leading with that beast. Who's the dumb one?

I have a great disability insurance policy from Great West Life, despite indicating I am a rock climber and backcountry skier. My financial planner who set it up indicated times are changing and insurance companies are more open to people with "adventurous" lifestyles. So my suggestion is shop around until you find someone that will cover you. I live in Canada, btw.

I'd tip the porters, cook etc. personally. That way you know they get it, as opposed to tipping the guide or the tour operator and expecting them to distribute it.

flick'er? I don't even know 'er!

Build a bunker. Buy guns, lots of ammo, food, liquor and cigarettes.

Good movie, but the "MTV-style" editing was annoying and gave me a headache by the end. Anybody seen the other 9/11 movie...the one with Nicolas Cage?

Real grass is better than astroturf. Whateverfuck?!

Care to share a few here? Thats gotta be good for some entertainment.

Shakespeare was the master: "You base football player" "Young fry of treachery" I believe these are from Macbeth

I tried that once and I was sincere. I was looking for MORE beta on a route and I got slammed, so I am under the understanding this web site is for entertainment purposes only. Maybe some joker put a "spray me" sign on your back

Actually, I have noticed if people ask for specific route beta or conditions, they get good info and little spray. Its the threads like "do I need to rope up on a glacier" which seem to get hosed down.

I think Gary brought up some good points. I first started using this board a few months ago to get some beta for a local alpine climb (which I got, thanks Dru). Generally, however, it is frustrating to read through what could be interesting discussion threads but are 90% spray, 10% good information. So now, I mostly visit this board for the entertaining banter. If I get some useful climbing info - BONUS! On the other hand, Gary does seem idealist, naive and over-sensitive. He might have better luck telling Osama Bin Laden to voluntarily curb his abuse. But Gary, I did enjoy your photography thread. And I especially enjoy your incredulous reactions to people heaping abuse on you. Please don't leave us.

Sorry, CBS, its a cc.com stock Avatar - been to lazy to actually add one. Or maybe you all just have waaay more time on your hands. It'll be my shoulder season project when it is too wet to climb, not enough snow to ski. Either that or ordering materials from Focus on the Family. No wait...I'm not taking a chance...if it turns out there really is a God, you guys are soooo going to hell for that.

Oooops...original post was meant for a different thread...Moral: Don't drink and post. Post moved to "lets spray Gary Yngve thread".

I'm soooo surprised this thread hasn't gone to spray yet. What's up?

Did you find my neutrino?

Rotflmfao. You are the king of spray, Dru.

Who would publish it?! Geez, trite drivel is thriving business. Flip through a Cosmo or other chick mag. The specific advice may have changed in 50 years, but its still all trite drivel.

Hey! Sweeet! I'm not a "stranger" anymore.

Thanks for the beta, I'm headin' up this weekend. Clarification, though: thiere is no south side rappel route in the guide. Is this the Krause-McCarthy rappel or a new one in the area of Surf's Up? Does it end up in the Snowpatch/Pigeon Col?

Thanks Archenemy, I was worried I might be the only one.