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Apparently they've retroactively "converted" all the Jews that were killed by the Nazis. I can't remember the exact logic for it, but probably about saving the tormented souls of the Jews languishing in the Jewish afterlife. I suppose if I was Jewish I'd be a bit offended. I invited some Mo's in for a chat the other evening when they came by. I was curious as to what their sales pitch would be for converting. Turns out they don't really have one. The guys approach was like, I'm a mormon and I feel better being a mormon than if I wasn't one so you'd like being a mormon too. Nice enough kids though. My friend pointed out that he thought these "missions" are less about trying to convert people and more for the kids that go on them, to test their faith I suppose. It seems pretty disingenuous to me. But as Pat said, nice enough people as long as your not gay.

Sorry to ruin your theory Matt, but the truck didn't actually smell like a homeless guy was living in it. That was just the next line from Lebowski, after the cop tells the Dude that they couldn't recover the Creedance tapes.

Cops never recovered the Creedance tapes. It smelled like some homeless guy had been living in there though.

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Maybe if you post the name Tatanya enough times she'll re-appear.

My nissan p/u got stolen a few years ago and was missing for almost a year. It finally turned up at an apartment complex in Renton. The neighbors said it had been there nearly the whole time. The stereo was gone but the thiefs took the time to unscrew everything instead of just ripping it out so there was minimal damage. Other than that, no problems!

Gotcha, not the original retail price. Last season I bought some Prior Overlords in 190 that sound pretty similar. They were awesome skis but too big and stiff for me, and I'm 6'3" 185. They would have been rad in a 181 though.

I say there old boy, top of the morning, Guvnah!

If you pay less than $200 for new skis you'll probably get what ou pay for.

I did xfit type workouts and xfit exercises for couple years because people in my workplace were into it. All it really did was give me muscle spasms in my back. I quit and went back to body weight type training (rings, hangboard, etc.). My back doesn't hurt anymore and I feel like I'll be in a lot better climbing shape next season. I do think xfit might be healthier for people who have more muscle mass and have lifted weights their whole life.

Paleo doesn't let you drink beer wine or whiskey so its definitly out.

And the fact that Kevbone supports him.

I actually agree with Ron on most of his foreign policy issues, its his stance on abortion and the federal reserve that make him a nutjob.

Did you pay hundreds for a seminar too!?

Rowan, keep in mind that besides general crevasse and avalanche danger, if weather closes in when you're above tree line you can't see shit and can't really move. Its a lot different than getting caught in a storm back east where, while cold and harsh, you can just walk out of it. That said, good luck. I hope you have good weather and conditions.

That just a valid form of political protest.

Charleton Heston for President! Wait ... nevermind, wrong thread.

Are you talking about the repub's or the dem's? They're all a bunch of shitbags.

Jobs aren't the issue here. the gays are getting married and sacred fetuses are being murdered and depriving the world of more people!

Like a retarted uncle. Heavy and stupid.

Better name than the USS Mt. St. Helens. For WWII cinema, The Pacific series and the two memoirs on which its based (Helmet for my Pillow by Rob Leckie and With the Old Breed by Eugene Sledge) are quite excellent. For the commute, currently listening to Matterhorn (on audiobook), the Vietnam War novel by Seattle author Karl Malantes. I'd recommend that also. Sobo, that pic of your uncle carrying a potato masher is pretty badass!

I agree with Layton. If your a fatty and out of shape Xfit may be a good way to lose weight and get "in shape" if you don't get injured. If you're already in half way decent shape the best training for alpine climbing is just to run hills and go to the climbing gym. Of course you can always invest thousands in some cultish "seminar" like John Frieh and still be only able to climb 5.8 in the mountains.

Welcome to Moscow liquor store.

I tweeked a pulley tendon once. Unfortunately the only thing that fixed it was laying off it. At least its not climbing season.

He can't cross the border because he might get violated by the TSA after that interview he gave.