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Let's thanks guns again: and let's thank the ladies:My uncle is in that movie "Above the law", he is one of the gangsters that takes the rath of seagal. and eastern medicine: and let's not forget to thank Aikido: My uncle is in that flick - Above the Law. He is one of the gangsters that get blown away by that bad ass Seagal dude.

Don't smash your sushi rice! Cool it quickly with a fan and use a gentle cutting motion to stir in the Su (rice vinegar mixture). This will give the rice the correct texture, adhesive propeties and nice glossy sheen. Always offer your sushi chef a beer! Never eat raw salmon as it can have parasites. All sushi grade salmon has been cured with salt.

You might also try drilling a hold just big enough for the skin hook. This may be less structurally damaging than a notch. Never tried it though. Curious to know what you end up doing as I am looking at buying a pair of twin tip skis and will have the same issue.

Personally, I gave up the sacred herb some time ago but certainly won't bash those that do partake. It is far less dangerous than our beloved alcohol. People don't get violent and/or crash cars (for the most part anyway) when they smoke pot. Not to say that regular smoking is going to do any good to your lungs, heart and brain cells. Took me a while to "clear the fog" after quitting but I still don't feel that much "clearer" in the head. Just a former stoner's 2 cents.

Goats prefer spliffs. (Disclmer: Photo has been altered to protect the innocent. No goats were harmed in the making of this photo.)

You suppose to wash them? A wise man once taught me the most important rule of thumb about underwear... You can wear them as long as you want without washing them but once you take em off, they should never go back on.

I agree and you have me convinced to splurge on the Mammut. Thanks!

How does the rope handle? Any problems with tangling? I'm looking to upgrade to a nice beefy 70m too. I really like Mammut but they are so pricey.

I know a guy in Girdwood who is an RN and is way strong on just about anything. I will see if he's into meeting a random partner. If he is, I will PM his info to you. That is, if your interested?

Ain't dat whiy god gived us spell chekker?

Rock climbing or mountaineering? There is a bit of rock climbing right out of Girdwood off the main highway but nothing that I remember would be worth extending your trip (IMHO). Unless your really into mediocre sport climbs. If you are looking to bag some peaks then you might just want to stay till winter sets in.

Wayne's World, excellent, party time... soup of the day is come of some young boy.

Looks like fun! Thanks.

Gee, I hope it doesn't also work in reverse, they might find my poached cd's when they come after me for those murder charges. Then I'd be in real trouble.

Sounds like I hear the casinos a calling, nice and dry and free drinks too. Sorry it's wet but hopefully it will dry out soon. At least your on vacation!

When I started climbing in my late teens, I was young dumb and ... My balls were much bigger than my brains and I broke myself many times figuring out my limits. 20+ years, a wife and 2 small children later I find myself back into climbing after being out of it for almost a decade. Now I really consider my actions before running it out. Or maybe, this idea that I won't commit as much as I used to, because I have a family that depends on me and bills to pay, is just an excuse I use to cover the fact my balls have shrunk and my brain is a bit more cautious. I think I could become a better climber than I was in my 20's if I could just get out a couple times a week but that is not very likely to happen with a 2 and 4 year old. For now, I am happy to be climbing at all. However, I think the big dangerous expeditions will have to wait till the kids are grown, if my body will hold out till then. I do dream of the day when I will have more freedom to pursue my selfish climbing desires and hope my kids will want to join me. That is a whole other topic that has had some discussion here too... Should I want my kids to climb knowing the potential hazards? I guess I am very selfish because I really do hope they will want to climb with the old man someday. But when I think of how I would feel if they had a bad accident while climbing it does make me reconsider. Do I really want them doing what made my mother lose so much sleep when I was doing it? My 4 year old keeps saying, no daddy, I'm not going climbing till I'm 5. She did get on the gym wall for some "bouldering" last week though and seemed to enjoy it for at least 3 minutes, maybe longer. I don't plan on pushing them into any sports/activities but certainly will encourage them to be active and explore all the great things life has to offer.

It's a well-known fact that "nice girls" help you put it in. I'm just sayin'... Otherwise, it mind end up in the wrong one.

I guess I'm sucking hard then... All the way to Smith.

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Maybe they could dump one in my back yard?

So true, but if you must go to smith this weekend it will be much warmer and a wee bit less lighting in the shaded areas. Just an FYI.

How much for the 3 cams in the last photo? Just the 3 on the right. Also, I have an older AT set up that I'd let go pretty cheap. Fritche Bindings on some Dynaster skis. Kind of a heavy set up but let me know if your interested. A pair of Nordica AT boots too, size 10ish.

Wow, nice yardage. Does it really measure up to all the hype?

Trail running is better on the knees and no cars. Much prettier too.

All the crevasse falls I've experience, a dozen or more (some me falling, some my partner(s) falling), the rope cut far enough into the snow to hold the fallen climber without the other climbers even feeling the rope pull. By the time we got a z pully half set up the climber was already out on his own in every single case. Maybe that was just a coincidence but I think it is fairly common for the rope to cut in to the snow like that. With a team of 2, even with a z pully set up, you are going to have to be pretty strong to get someone out but it is possible. Best to keep your pickets easily available on your harness so if you do need to place one you can get it with one free hand, assuming your other hand is holding the fallen climber. Still gonna be a bitch placing it if you have to hold the climber and his gear though.