rbw1966

You don't have to "react" at all. Or do you lack free will?

I saw Clapton play in Frankfurt in '86. He didn't play lead at all.

Wheat prices are going up as a result of increased demand but also in part because farmers are planting corn for ethanol and giving up wheat as a crop. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/09/business/worldbusiness/09crop.html

I am certainly not advocating for "everyone" to live close to their jobs. I am saying that if you don't like the cost of gas, maybe moving closer to your job is away of lessening that tension.

No--but the sulphur content was preventing the use of catalytic converters which filter out the particulates. At least thats my understanding.

God bless Larry Flynt

This used to be true but is not so anymore. It used to be due to the high sulphur content of diesel but Europe has adopted more stringent emission standards (and the US is right behind). This is also why VW was unable to sell their TDIs in California until recently. Too bad its not true for china and south america yet. By the way, my TDI got 47mpg on the highway. I would not call that "slightly" better overall economy. Its better than most hybrids.

You made the choice about where you live.

I live in the city (as opposed to a suburb) in a neighborhood where I have all that. Portland's urban growth boundary has provided some good.

and the model T got 35 mpg

Eco-fascists? What do they have to do with gas prices? My understanding is the recent increases were due to OPEC.

He's been exiled.

There are rules to climbing?

And so very untrue

This has to be the epitome of the pot calling the kettle black.

Was that at Union Jack's? I saw a few bands play there. What was the name of yours? So you are giving food reviews on the Acrop and you haven't eaten there in at least 7 years.

Multnomah Falls has formed up enough to climb a few times in the last 30 years. Problem is that its illegal to climb so most do it in the dark. Kevbone--how does yoru wife feel about you going to strip bars?

May?

You just take their virginity.

Thats definitely not leutholds. To get to leutholds you essentially traverse the reid to yocum and turn right. You can get a copy of Oregon High at OMC.

My garbage carrier has a sign on his truck that reads "satisfaction guaranteed or double your garbage back"

My wife and I did this two years ago. As I mentioned, everyone is guided (govt regs). There are dedicated campsites with locals who show up selling cokes and, best of all: beer. There are 3 and 4 day trekking options and we took the 4-day one. We also carried our own gear (except for tents and cooking gear which were provided by the guides). Everyone else in our group paid porters to carry their gear. Its a somewhat burly hike for the non-climber so keep that in mind. We only had access to a shower on the day before hiking into MP. Its spectacular scenery. The food was excellent and I found myself unexpectedly gaining weight on the trek. Feel free to PM me and I can give you the name of the guide we used.

If you go to Peru, think about actually hiking the inca trail to Macchu Pichu. You have to be guided and its best to book it in advance.

I'm not sure what part of my post got your mangina all sandy nor do I care. I wasn't offering any advice to Mr. Webster. This is spray and I was sharing what I found to be a funny anecdote.