rbw1966

Gee. How many war vets oppose this war? Another fact you so neatly elide. I'm a vet. I oppose the war.

Although you don't look that . . well, "endowed" I'd suggest wearing a bra to prevent that.

I was at Smith on Saturday and between the screaming infants next to me and the dogs across the park I was ready to throttle someone.

the gate is open now?

these aren't waterproof? Or are they not neoprene? My friend says her drysuit is made of neoprene. Nope--those are PVC which is coated nylon, not neoprene. Your friend may very well have a neoprene drysuit but as I recall those are not completely waterproof. Neoprene wetsuits are not waterproof either--hence the term wetsuit.

I've been bike commuting in Portland for over 15 years of which I'd say about ten of those years were spent wearing headphones while riding. Never had a problem I can attribute to the headphones. And I am still alive. I've gone through about 15 different headphones with marginal success. I noticed some new-school earbuds that have clips that go over your ears. Anyone tried those out yet?

Thank god I didnt stay any longer or I'd be in really bad shape. Good to hangg out with you guys again. Maybe I'll see some of you in Smith tomorrow.

I think Ivan is coming out of the closet on us.

My money is on Chris. Doesn't look like I will make it unless dinner ends early and you guys drink late.

Its plowed to the Pass now but was raining all weekend.

Maybe I'll see you at Bachelor this weekend Sketch. I'll try and make the PC this week but there is a tentative conflict that may arise.

Sorry kids, doesn't look like I will be able to play tonight. I will do my best to be there next week.

Better look busy!

If you want Christ to show up, you should make it a Tuesday Are you referring to Christ or ChrisT?

This Thursday works for me, although its kinda short notice. That is tomorrow for those who are calendar-challenged.

Caveat: this is dangerous and should only be practiced by professionals. I was never a pack-a-day or more kinda guy but whilst in the Army I was a regular smoker. It carried over off and on into civilian life until I came to the conclusion that its a disgusting habit and I wanted to stop supporting a horrid industry. So to rid myself of the smoking urge I focused on creating the most god-awful memory of smoking I could fathom so I could harken back to that in the future when the urge hits. I purchased a bottle of Hood River Distilleries finest scotch, two packs of smokes and proceded to get snot-hanging drunk. The next morning my mouth felt like the inside of my fathers '69 Fairlane ashtray and I was cured. About once a year or so I have a cigarette but usually can't even make it through an entire smoke without my gag reflex kicking in. I wish both of you the best of luck in kicking the awful habit.

Ever run the Hood to Coast? You get to see them change OUT of those tights and INTO shorts. Oh yeah baby, god bless the red white AND blue. Iain, what kind of climber doesn't incorporate beer consumption into his training regimen? Don't make us pin you down, pour it down your throat, pants you and toss you in the girls bathroom. Pub Club at Lucky Lab?

Laugh all you want but thats a pretty sound strategy for the West Buttress. Its so heavily trafficked that people heading for KIA are extremely motivated to offload food and fuel. Take enough to make it to 14K and you will literally be turning away food. I was skeptical when told this myself so carried some food and fuel to the 14K camp but in retrospect I'd go light and fast and scavenge from there.

Count me in if its after next wednesday.

You rappell off one rope and beg the people behind you to drop it.

More driving then climbing.

That pitch coming out of the cave on Monkey Space is flat out terrifying. We only had one rope so not much choice but thrutch our way out.

Try Monkey Space next time for a challenge. Perhaps they replaced that manky spinner just before the cave.

The wind is usually raging over that pass. How did you like following that bolt ladder?