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Climbed at Phra Nang peninsula -- tons of stuff, mostly steep to overhanging. There are some good moderate routes at the end of Phra Nange beach that are fun. If you're a harder climber than me, The King and I is supposed to be a great multi-pitch route on the Thaiwand. For sure get a guidebook so you can plan your day to prevent baking in the sun. I was there in late November to early December, weather was outstanding the entire trip. We arrived right before the peak season started. Railey East has nice places to stay (we stayed at Sunrise Tropical Resort). The highlands has cheaper places, and is near the nightlife, so it is a bit louder. Tonsai has some cheap places too, and there are usually lots of climbers over there. Check out the Stone bar and the Gecko bar. If Job 2 Do is playing, definitely catch their show. Oh, and Bring DEET. The only stuff I could find in Railey was some all-natural citronella crap which didn't work.

We've had good luck with this book There's lots of great hikes in there, with milage and gain information as well. My kids (5 & 7) have loved every one.

Eww, McDonalds is nasty. No wonder we have so many fat americans. Speaking of fat americans: I'm at quiznos waiting in line. An overweight lady is at the counter ordering. "Hmm, what have you got that is low-fat?" The guy behind the counter recommends a small turkey, no cheese, on wheat. "OK, that sounds good. I'll have that, but on white bread. Also, could I get extra mayo? And double cheese. Oh, and some ranch dressing. And make it a large." Too bad they couldn't throw some coco puffs on that for her, too.

sweet, better than porn

"They're like what the SWAT team is to law enforcement," he said. "These guys and women, it's such a specialized environment that you have to have people who know what they're doing and are in top form. I'm always relieved when Everett Mountain Rescue shows up on scene."

We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us. -- Charles Bukowski

Dude, fox news. They report, I decide.

I hear Obama has a huge swinging caucus.

Is the doctor supposed to have both hands on your shoulders when he does a prostate exam?

hahaha, OMG TVash doesn't work and just spends all of his time climbing, what a looooser!!11

I like pie.

sweet TR -- sounds like a blast! I haven't been to JTree yet, but I hope when I do I have an experience like this.

aw, come on guys. This guy is obviously ill, I feel sorry for him. I hope he gets a good head shrinker.

it's a good thing his penis didn't offend him

Yeah, but at least the nurses here speak english. But then again, they probably don't do backrubs....

don't worry comrade, they'll be the first against the wall when the revolution comes.

That U.S. border agent on the way back thought I was hot, though.

farts precede shit, and you exist. there's your proof. I'm confused. Are you saying that Lizard_Brain was, in fact, shat from Jesus?

man, good luck. Gloves/mittens have always been my cross to bear -- cold and wet is pretty much the only experience with gloves I've ever had, and I try out several pairs a year. I have unusually cold hands. I do have a pair of OR mitts which stay fairly warm and dry, but I can't do anything with my hands when I'm wearing them. And my hands take a long time to warm up, so if I take them off to do something, my hand is cold again forever. I hope you find something that works.

Looks like fun. Man, I haven't been out this winter yet -- these winter pics are killing me!

they don't call it high camp for nothing

C9Qo9aemZos I'm so ready, I can't wait

Drink a gatorade and go for a long run.

I did my part (several times) for the rest of you slackers.