Doug

Shit, it's not even winter yet!

don't dip your pen in company ink.

Actually, to be able to do a hike like that right off of the interstate is pretty cool. Looking to the north helps that a little too.

O.K., not really Alpine Lakes, not really a climb, but O.M.F.G. what a gorgeous day for a hike up Bandera. A buddy & I went up there today. Ran into fresh snow, 3 - 4", above 3,000' . The sun was out, the surrounding peaks were sporting freshiez. Now I remember why we live here!

Two fives definitely do not equate to one ten

Remember the golden rule....they that has the gold makes the rules. Disclaimer - If it were a democratic controlled congress, and a fellow dem were facing indicment, they would probably do the same.

I'm glad this thread has drifted to its rightful place in spray. Will, Nicole Kinman & Penelope Cruz. Now, we'll assume the "Tom Cruise is Gay" rumors are all false, but jeezus, who wouldn't be jealous of this guy?

Chickens make lousy housepets

No, I'm not. I do want more thought put into pulling them out than went into putting them in.

keep wishing, some day you will have one!

Remember, in spite of what the Geneva convention says, there really are no rules in War. That being said, I will admit to over-generalizing. I just wish the U.S. would not have under estimated and would getthe hell out!

Heated seats is one of the options I'm going after!

and his testicles

Pretty safe bet that eyeing two terms Bush's cabinet had a bit of balance to give the appearances of a moderate republican. Now, with term #2 in the bag, it's time to reward the faithful and push the big agenda through. My biggest fear is that Ashcroft resigned to stay out of the public spotlight longe enough to be a Bush Supreme Court nominee.

Nothing like inavding a country on false pretenses and crying foul when the people who don't want you there fight back! Jeezus H. Christ, I have finally seen the light! There is a shitpot full of oil in that country and it is the allah/god given right of the Saudis & Texas oil royalty to have it. Now get out of our way you evildoers and let us have our booty!

Well yes it is important to me that my wife and daughter like the car..

As to the subject of this thread, I could give a rip if Tom Cruise climbs Everest or Little Si. If it's for the spirit of adventure, knock yourself out, Tom. As to the thread drift, I think Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry" is a fairly accurate description of the values of T.V. news. There are some good earnest reporters out there, but unfortunately good earnest news stories don't sell advertising as well as salacious tidbits. We know who runs the stations.

So I'm considering getting rid of the Explorer. One of the vehicles I'm considering is a 2003 or 2004 Subaru Outback Wagon. I know some of you own this vehicle. Spill. If you would you buy one again? How are the mileage claims? Ample gear room for 2 - 3 folks for a weekend alpine adventure? Comfort? I'm 6 foot 2. Power with the 4 cylinder compared to the 6? Reliable? Or not? How about for skiing?

Glad you guys made it out safe. I (among others) always seem to make Mixup more of an epic than need be!

It's 10:10. Is Arafat still dead?

on the contrary! please let it hit square in the ass on the way out. i do worry that he'll get nominated for the supreme court That would be a nightmare and definatly make me think of leaving the country!

Of all people in shrub's cabinet, I despised him the most. Maybe he resigned because Bush is too liberal for him? Link

And in a related stopy, New Jersey has upgraded their terror alert to Lavender.

Try Jim Mates, Boot Fiiter in Ballard. Specializes in Ski Boots. Also, if you have either lots of $ and/or Health Care, why not go to a podiatrist to get your cast made and then get someone to make the orthotics?