rbw1966

quote: Originally posted by Greg W: quote:Originally posted by iain: "This is Preservation Month. I appreciate preservation. It's what you do when you run for president. You gotta preserve." ...when speaking about Perserverance Month in New Hampshire Laura Bush does her own canning; I don't see how this is funny. I think it is very responsible of the Bush family to grow their own produce and make preserves and such things. Your childish attacks are not funny - you all suck. Greg W I find it quite funny that he talks about preservation during perseverance month. But then again, I know the difference between "preservation" and "perseverance".

quote: Originally posted by iain: quote:Originally posted by sketchfest: Iain, I remember that story when it happened. I remember thinking, "holy crap, those guy's got lucky, I need to get me a couple a talkabouts. Yeah it got a lot of publicity. Got an article in People magazine and was on NBC nightly news. Insane! All of it would have been mitigated if we had a cell phone. Did anyone give you grief for NOT having a cell phone? As I recall, if you don't have a cell phone on Mt. Hood you are (at least theoretically) required to have MLU's.

I'm not sure what the criticism is concerning Sabretooth crampons and the step-in binding system. Its hardly a new design; I've had mine since 1998. They work wonderfully for glacier slogs, and I've used them successfully on vertical ice as well. I can see how on technical routes a vertically oriented front point design might be more beneficial, as well as a rigid crampon. However, for most uses in the PNW the sabretooth is more than adequate. I've never had the binding system fail in any way whereas I've seen the strap-on system fail if the ankle buckle loosens. I've used the sabres on Makalus, T2's and Invernos. They go on quickly as well.

quote: Originally posted by Greg W: Anyone want to do some aid climbing this fall/winter, let me know. I'd like to hone my skills since it's rainy. Greg W Where ya thinking? I'm game.

Dude if there is ice out there I'll swing by and pick yuo up on my way out there too.

No trask, I only had that problem with you. Sorry

quote: Originally posted by Dr Flash Amazing: Nonsense. God can just plunk the thing down in Pioneer Place, leaving room, of course, for the Starbucks. Could you put in at least one trad route so I can run laps on my lunch break? Considering my location that would be about as convenient as possible.

quote: Originally posted by allison: Obviously everyone else's HMO experiences have been just fine or this would be a topic of national discussion...oh wait...never mind. Can anyone remember a time within the last 100 years that health care was NOT a topic of national discussion? Like most things that are important to us, its in a constant state of evolution/flux. I know many people who are perfectly happy with their healthcare. I for one am but then nothing major has gone wrong with me. Not all HMO's (or other health care organizations) are created equally.

She'd need her sleep after I got done with her.

quote: Originally posted by Greg W: quote:Originally posted by rbw1966: Take off your racist and mysoginistic glasses. Please explain how, in this thread, I have denigrated those of other races (assuming you know my race) and expressed hatred towards women. Your examples are valid; we have Basic Health in WA State and all have access to county hospitals. I don't have all the answers, but that doesn't mean I can't point out the problems. Greg W Well, right above here you wrote: "Is the bitch poor or an illegal alien?" Arguably its not racist, but certainly smacks of mysoginy. And, rather than go look for exactly what you wrote, I do recall seeing you use the term "raghead". Regardless of your race, using a term like that is racist. By the way, I don't need to know your race to call you on racist terminology. Enough PC BS though. May I simply just call you nigga biotch? Pointing out the problems is wonderful, it opens up dialogue. I know I learn from these discussions and hope others do as well. But what are we doing to help? Excuse me while I go wring my hands some more. [ 11-06-2002, 02:53 PM: Message edited by: rbw1966 ]

quote: Originally posted by Greg W:

I saw it in altered states. Hey DFA, isn't that your doctors arm? Makes those prostate checks much more um. . .intense?

I've seen a couple of fellas up on that wall many moons ago. I've thought about it about as long as it takes to remember the last time a hold broke off in my hand. No thanks. I've done some solo aid at Broughtons and a location that shall remain unnamed. Anyone know of any decent aid lines near Portland?

quote: Originally posted by erik:

quote: Originally posted by trask: Old wood snowshoes are cool on the wall too. A stuffed and mounted head of DFA would be cool. Better watch it DFA, sounds like trask wants to mount your noggin. He be one kinky mofo.

Note the absence of children from the above disclaimer.

Its my understanding that Trask combines the two time-honored practices in a double-handed type, stroke technique complete with requisite uniform of vomit-stained wifebeater and Hanes XXL pinstriped boxers. Viva la difference!

You canucks know how to party! Nitrous on board your ambulances? Thats beautiful.

and no life.

According to a press release from Toyota, they will be releasing a hydrogen powered SUV for sale in 2003.

Vote no on yes!

Ivan and I were on the North Face long enough to see it was a shooting gallery so moved over to the north side of Cooper Spur where we found a waterfall we wanted to give a try on. Found it was frighteningly brittle so bailed to an easier gully that topped out on the Cooper ice flow. Scary traverse made our exit thought provoking as well. I wish it would snow.

Adds a whole new meaning to the term "tie in".

Is this a country western song?

Ahhh. . . so the truth comes out! He wants someone to belay him on lead so he can set up a toprope. Unless you can climb 5.11 you're going to have to sweeten the deal with beer, a coveted cannabis genera or gas. Or all of the above.