AlpineK

Hey I just had to sneek in and get it! Sorry guys if you've been lusting after #39. I'd love to buy old Scotty a soda some day. [ 04-02-2002: Message edited by: AlpineK ]

I took the mounties basic and dropped out of the intermediate course. I learned a few things. That being said, I really started learning about climbing when I started climbing a lot with friends. I learned some, but I always tell new climbers looking for instruction to seek another source. [ 03-29-2002: Message edited by: AlpineK ]

So Aquaman did your dad screw a catfish? Your mom is a catfish huh. I mean a bottom living scum sucker must be your mother.

SEF I think what Scott is getting at is that the class spends too much time talking and not enough time doing; even on field trips. The only real way to learn is to do.

Sounds like fun!

quote: Originally posted by roger johnson: When you add meat to your glops you then need to wash the pot or run the risk of "digestive problems" later in the trip. If you boil water later for a hot drink you can incorporate the glop flavor into the drink or slosh the water around in the pot to clean it out a little. Skip cooked meals in a pot and do everyting in your cup. Boil water for drinks and food in the pot, it stays clean and your cup gets rinsed with every hot drink. You can use freeze dried rice with cheese and flavors or instant mashed potatoes with dried tofu with flavors. Eat Tuna straight out of the can or pouch. Go with instant rice and protien bars. of course, if you are backpacking, the menu can be gourmet and the cooking and cleanup increases dramatically. What are you some kind of wimp? I've spent months cooking 1 pot meals with meat in them. Health warnings my ass! What you need to do is toughen up your system, so you can deal with bad shit. If you try and be pure you'll have no immunities, and then Darwin's going to kick your ass.

quote: Originally posted by Rodchester: Oh I get it they sold out to the man that has been keeping us down (as climbers that is really oppresive). Thanks for not telling me. Don't be joking about the MAN. He's out there, and he'll put you down if you get too uppity.

quote: Originally posted by Dan Larson: What a bunch of simpletons Simple slogans for simple people.

Um thanks Dwayner.

I don't remember anyone getting killed by kevlar.

I seem to remember the whole kevlar thing. Chouinard and GPIW thought that kevlar was the best thing since sliced bread. They based their claim on the fiber's strength. Blue Water (the comp) tested kevlar by rappelling a bunch on a kevlar line. They found that while the fiber is strong it is also brittle and thus not good as a rope. Chouinard put up a little fight at first, I remember some letters to the editor in Climbing, but after more evidence against kevlar came in they dropped the product. So Chouinard made a mistake, but after he figured it out, he dropped the product. Sounds responsible to me

Even the best company with the best intentions can make mistakes. If they make enough mistakes and don't deal with the problem(s) then people won't buy their stuff. Ice, your sounding pretty lonely with your bitching. It sounds like you got a bad pair of gloves. Too bad. Climbing is full of danger, so sure you could have lost your hand, but you decided to go ice climbing. No one held a gun to your head. As a business owner, I can tell you first hand that mistakes happen and things don't always go the way you planned. Thats why the insurance industry is so big. Why don't you stop bitching and call cs; get yourself a new pair of gloves and go ice climbing. If they break again and you loose your hand to frostbite maybe you could start a huge class action law suit and drive BD out of business.

So you plan on pulling a train somewhere on the road?

****** Warning ****** Getting in an arguement with CJZ about power plants is not for the faint of hart.

quote: Originally posted by Craftmatic: Me no eco-biologist, but exactly how did it come to pass that somebody "artificially" introduced goats into the Olympic Peninsula? It's not like they were inadvertently carried into the eco system on somebody's clothing. I'm no biologist either, but there are many cases of people introducing plant or animal species to a place where they do not belong, and then the species wrecks shit. English ivy, SeattleScotch broom, west coastgrey squirrels, North AmericaBlackberries, HawaiiRats, Pacific IslandsStarlings, North America We put em here, so we gotta take em out. kill kill kill.

quote: Originally posted by Bronco: I have been reading this thing once a week or so since Timmy opened it back up and it is all the same. I know some of you have been working hard but, most of you only care about the Glory and Reward of getting to the top of the next page. Where is the love??we need to fire it up around here, Who wants to bolt up Godzilla and Thin Fingers this weekend?? All I got is some quick draws, bolts and a roto hammer and I want to climb these routes now that moderate man erik said they are the 2 best cracks in the state. Come on man, what about my fight with Sparky. Wasn't that good enough?

I saw a black helecopter with UN written on it.

quote: Originally posted by lizard brain: If this weather holds out, I'm heading for Muir tomorrow, and PUB CLUB when I get back (if I'm back late, I'll just skip the shower). Anyone care to join me? I'm leaving Seattle at 5:30. Join you for the ski or the shower?

And guns.

I think we should have Mountaineers stationed at every access point to the Cascades. Everyone should be searched, and anyone with outdoor sporting gear should be required to provide proper certification for their chosen sport. [ 03-25-2002: Message edited by: AlpineK ]

quote: Originally posted by Tanked: I am Tanked(What the hell is flood control?) Try posting twice really fast

Most eco kooks don't understand how many animals and plants need to be killed.

Don't you boys know tobacco is bad for you. nice Billmation.

You are right Rodeo. Thats the right address. Those of you from out of town. Exit I-5 on 50th. Head west to Phinney Ave. Turn right (north) and look for the Pub on the east side of the street.

So it sounds like we'll all be drinking beer at the Park Pub starting about 7ish. Then again it might be fun to have another 3 page battle.