Dru Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 from today's Globe and Mail: KATHMANDU -- On the eve of the 50th anniversary of his historic ascent of Mount Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary scolded the legions of climbers partying at base camp, saying he doesn't class "knocking back cans of beer" as mountaineering. There were about 1,000 people at base camp with "a booze place for drinks and all the other comforts," he said at a news conference yesterday. "Just sitting around in a big base camp, knocking back cans of beer, I don't particularly regard as mountaineering," he said. You tell em Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence_Sitter Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 i'll drink to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Hah! I heard that quote on the radio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Of course getting short roped to the top on fixed lines with a sat phone and computer in hand - now that's mountaineering. WTF did he expect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtremoMtDude Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 I don't want to sound like a homo or something, but Depeche Mode is a Sweet Band! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphinx Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 You can sum up Extreeeeeemmtpansy quite easily: LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence_Sitter Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 ExtremoMtDude said: I don't want to sound like a homo or something, but Depeche Mode is a Sweet Band! LOL malchik gay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szyjakowski Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 he also urged the governments that own everest to give the mountain a rest for awhile...too many wankers up there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 ExtremoMtDude said: I don't want to sound like a homo or something, but Depeche Mode is a Sweet Band! "... so what? If your mom had teeth, she wouldn't suck dick so well, whats your point?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micajones Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Maybe if he had a few he'd get up it again without O's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtremoMtDude Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 lummox said: "... so what? If your mom had teeth, she wouldn't suck dick so well, whats your point?" "Jesus and I love you" Lummox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence_Sitter Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 mabe if he had a few he wouldn't get it up with V's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairweather Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Sir Hillary reminds me of Harvey Manning. "I've had my big adventures! Now, lets lock everyone else out and force them to look at the great pictures I took yore...in this book I am selling for only $29.95!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayner Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Fairweather said: Sir Hillary reminds me of Harvey Manning. "I've had my big adventures! Now, lets lock everyone else out and force them to look at the great pictures I took yore...in this book I am selling for only $29.95!" Dude.....have some respect. Hillary not only pushed the limits of his day, but ever since, he has given back to Nepal by building schools and supporting other great projects in that country. I met the man once and he was very humble and gave full credit to Tenzing even though everyone knows Ed hit the summit first. He's got every right to his opinion and you can imagine what a distinguished guy like that must think when he sees a basecamp full of wankers kicking back and swilling beer like a bunch of frat boys in down parkas. (Ain't we wild and crazy?!!! We're climbers and we're getting tanked at Everest Base Camp.....that's cuz we're just a bunch of wild and crazy climbers!!!! Just like them wild and wacky Burgess Brothers!!! yup! wild and wacky!" Sounds like a pretty pathetic scene to me! And its basically a party up there in celebration of HIS achievement!!! - Dwayner...who prefers to drink elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairweather Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 No disrespect to Hillary intended. My jab was primarily directed at 'ol Harvey Manning. I do find Hillary's solution to the Everest problem a bit ridiculous though. It would put a lot of sherpas out of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted May 30, 2003 Author Share Posted May 30, 2003 If only it had been big Lou boozin it instead of those damn Burgess twins right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversummer Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Oh what its okay to endorse the driving of a fucking SUV to base camp, as part of a live televised debacle... But drinking a couple to celebrate his grand accomplishments is a big no no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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