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Rational thinkers don't make the best soldiers so science is lacking there. Beg to differ hommie. The profession on engineering was founded to make war toys. Non-science based warfare tends not to last very long.

Because it flies in the face of their 'this earth was put here for man's use' doctrine. Also, it requires change from the standard American consumptive lifestyle Kristians subscribe to. It's the way we've always done it, American way..blah blah. In general, bringers of bad news are maligned by the angry hairless monkeys on the receiving end. And finally, you couldn't find a less analytical, scientifically minded group, given their beliefs. All science is an affront to their bible, from evolution to genetically based man on man action. No amount of evidence will convince many of these folks of anything. Hopefully, a sterilizing virus that selects for stupid will come along...

Got an old Hirundo and like it. Unfortunately the new models no longer have the hard plastic gear loops.

You should see the ladders they use to get nests for birds nest soup there. HO LY SKETCH BATMAN

...with a very small, very waterproof haul bag.

Xenophobia and all the crap that goes with it ebbs and floods with how well a society feels its doing. Humans blame. Ours obviously doesn't feel its doing very well. Terrorists, Mexicans, gays, and Americans who just aren't American enough (Romney's latest sales pitch) are to blame.

If only it was just four stupid jarheads.... These guys just acted out the attitude of a huge portion of our population. The problem goes much, much deeper than the idiocy for 4 individuals.

They got the idea from the Taiwanese animated spoof on the Bin Laden kill. Power of memes!

Most of the shit evolved around The Viagra, which I'll continue to post innovations for as they happen. The next iteration will be to add a camera mount so you can take pics from any vantage point 10' away from the photographer, per Coldfinger's suggestion. I'll also experiment with a clamp to allow the stick to be removed or use of a gated biner, per Ian's suggestion. The design's in the gear forum. Anybody who objects to using on lead mid pitch can just limit its use to...on lead from the ground LOL.

LOL

Trust me Dave and Bill, you've already served as role models.

The mods wiped the turds off that gold, that's all. Good move. I reposted it. If the shit collects again, the mods can deal with it. If this keeps up I'll pass Ivan in no time without even going out.

Trip: You can't keep a good woman down - Monkey, Picnic Date: 1/1/2012 Trip Report: Our version of the New Years Day Hangover Ivan and I took Colleen out for her first high angle climbing experience. She loved it.

We're obviously all suffering from cabin fever. That should be resolved soon enough I should think. If any of you Tvashcompactors were considering going to a certain lookout off of Cascade River Road this weekend, you might reconsider.

I think you just haven't bothered the mods enough. Try harder.

Mooooooooooooooooommmm!!!!! I don't believe that comment is covered by copyright. Come on, FW. Mail order a sense of humor or something. It's right out of the Big Lebowksi, albeit tailored for you. Get out much? At least you've got it in your database now. Someday....

shit, I thought I'd catch you.

Oh, Paul's supporters are complete fucking moron kooks, to be sure. Romney's picking up some of the better parts of his message, however. Of course, Romney's as stalwart as an overcooked noodle. He'll do whatever the GOP tells him to...which, of course would be the typical trainwreck we're all well familiar with by now.

No, I would carry you. OK, actually, I'd guilt trip Ivan into carrying you. I might carry your cigarettes, though.

Paul's rise is certainly makes the campaign more interesting. Romney will hand him his ass, of course - its like shooting a baby in the face with all the money he's got, but I like him nipping at that hairstyle's ankles. If anything, Paul is moderating some of Romneys positions.

You won't be able to easily build a cave at Sherman, like you would at Muir, so it might be a good idea to take a tent on that side. It's really beautiful, though. Little Tahoma is spectacular. The glissade or ski down the Inter glacier rocks early/mid season.

Big as he is, Ivan can hold his red wine. I've never seen him actually drunk. Cheerful, perhaps. You, on the other hand...hmmmmm. Last time I saw you you could barely stand and seemed to be speaking some form of Wookie pidgeon. I haven't seen anyone that shitfaced since high school. Fortunately, you passed out before you could attempt to drive home. It didn't dumb you down much from ambient, but still. That's your call, of course. It's your life. But if you're telling yourself that your lifestyle choices will have no effect on your health, well being, and eventual longevity...yeah. We're all just biochemical machines. There's no magic in it. Garbage in, garbage out. You don't have a lot of smarts to spare, so.... Yeah, I was drunk cause I did not plan to drive home. Not saying I disagree w the garbage in garbage out. Just saying some seem to be lucky enough to have it bred into their system to tolerate some garbage better than others. I've seen and been plenty drunk w Ivan, too. He does seem to have the Irish drink'n gene. If I was you, I'd focus whats on your own plate. Trust me, I know one when I see one. Drunk stalker. Not pretty.

Staying in the Muir hut is like spending the night in a cave full of bears suffering from sleep apnia and irritable bowel syndrome. It blows. If you do the DC and don't want to carry a tent, build a cave.

Statistically, 5% of folks who self identify alcohol as a problem in their lives and decide to quit never drink again. 30% drink a bit more before quitting for good. 30% go on and off for the rest of their lives. 25% will continue to drink themselves to death.

Big as he is, Ivan can hold his red wine. I've never seen him actually drunk. Cheerful, perhaps. You, on the other hand...hmmmmm. Last time I saw you you could barely stand and seemed to be speaking some form of Wookie pidgeon. I haven't seen anyone that shitfaced since high school. Fortunately, you passed out before you could attempt to drive home. It didn't dumb you down much from ambient, but still. That's your call, of course. It's your life. But if you're telling yourself that your lifestyle choices will have no effect on your health, well being, and eventual longevity...yeah. We're all just biochemical machines. There's no magic in it. Garbage in, garbage out. You don't have a lot of smarts to spare, so....