Squid

.and Melinda makes a classic entry! Give the lurker 9 points for style!

My first troll!! I'm feeling good!

vs.

I'll let you sit in my cube for $5. Throw in an extra candy bar and I'll give you a stack of weathered post-it notes.

Are you hitting on me?

90k-120k. Almost free when you include the tax write-offs!

ummm, thai tom

roots & mud.

You've gotta love the the by-product of the internet: the bulletin-board tough-guy. Lots of people here talk a big game of smack on their keyboard- in person they're obsequious and eager to suck ass. The smart-ass comments are expected, but too many people go way beyond the pale-just check the recent threads. Even in spray, there should be some modicum of decency. My 0.02 of pissing in the wind.

See above for a schematic of proper hooking technique and gear. In this diagram, the climber is hooking an established 'clean' route, thus the extra equipment (gun, to silence sprayers). Hook safely; wear a helmet.

Aid spooning is not a joking matter. Take a class and learn the techniques from a certified instructor before attempting these manuevers at home. Always wear a helmet. Spooning is dangerous -stack the odds in your favor.

Puppy-tossing?

I am SOFA KING

Now I feel silly.. I guess I didn't have to unplug the computer each time.

N is for Neville, done in by ennui.

How does one navigate back to the boards from the photos?

I just want love. Is that so wrong?

damn, that's a four-star post!

school lunch...Thursday is Surprise Casserole!

gaiters on camo...nice touch!

I think a 'That was stupid' is appropriate here. I'll save my finger-wagging for the sandal-shod.

Taking a calculated risk is not the same as failing to recognize a risk exists. The party in question were struggling at the 5.8 crux and getting sketched on the snowfield descent- not quite the skill set of Messner or Peru. They should've learned a little more about the route & descent before tackling it.