Formaldehead Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Had trip planned, sure the weather was looking marginal, but who cares? You can't strike out if you don't step up to bat, right? The kid's supposed to call me on Saturday night, we were going to leave on Sunday at 3am to go car to car. I end up calling him at 7pm, to find out his deal, and he's like "Dude...I'm so friggin tired...let's go to Mount Erie instead" FTN! I went to the gym instead. What would you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I feel your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmberBuxom Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 i had eight different climbing partners fail to climb for one reason or another last week. i just get pissed. it doesnt help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkemp Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Yup - its happened to me. I hate that shit. Yup, off to the gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formaldehead Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 I tried not to lose it on the kid, but I don't think he's near the top of the list any more for partners. Is this a common thing for suit & tie guys to do, puff out there chests, then bail at the last second? Maybe I shouldn't climb with anyone that has an office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkemp Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I got an office and I wouldnt bail like that. I got an office but no tie, maybe its the tie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formaldehead Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 I will never climb with a Suit & Tie Guy again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmberBuxom Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Formaldehead said: I tried not to lose it on the kid, but I don't think he's near the top of the list any more for partners. Is this a common thing for suit & tie guys to do, puff out there chests, then bail at the last second? Maybe I shouldn't climb with anyone that has an office. i usually give someone three chances. they fuck those up i never call again. work kids or so are the typical lame scapegoats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 they bailed and you missed the live suicide/shit music doulbe live upload feed? damn that sux! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 My partner failed to drink the cold Rainier I offered him on Saturday upon returning to the truck. He's on double secret probation until further notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmberBuxom Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Bronco said: My partner failed to drink the cold Rainier I offered him on Saturday upon returning to the truck. He's on double secret probation until further notice. you gots to learn more bout how peer pressure works. tell him he cant be in the club if he dont abuse alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I always try to back up any trip that depends on someone else with a good contigency plan so you don't blow a good day, weekend, or whatever. I also tend to agree with the three strikes you're out....I don't care if you wear a tie or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 olyclimber said: I always try to back up any trip that depends on someone else with a good contigency plan so you don't blow a good day, weekend, or whatever. I also tend to agree with the three strikes you're out....I don't care if you wear a tie or not. So do you let your back up plan partners know they're the back up so they don't consider you a flake if your original plans don't fall through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryland_moore Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Has nothing to do with the occupation rather the type of person. I know plenty of suit and tie guys that are way more reliable than climbing bums or students. I lived as all of those. It is more about the individual than their job IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formaldehead Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 I think that the difference comes from motivation. A partner that is motivated to climb is a good partner. A partner that is motivated to parade their mediocre climbing accomplishments in front of their cubicle-bound colleagues on Monday morning, so that they can be seen as "XTREME", is not a good partner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 uhhh...the backup is something solo. no use dragging more people into the sea of failure...unless you have enough partners...but then whynot invite them in the first place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal_Gravity Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I can't believe you guys give THREE chances. For me one is max unless they have proven to be good partners prior. Still two would be the max last minute bail I could ever put -up with. Bronco, It would be a crime to turn down a real Rainier Beer. But face reality, Philipe Morris bought and closed down all three of the old school brewing icons of the NW. And in so doing fucked over a whole lotta people. Then they sold off the brands to a South African brewing conglomerate. Why would anybody drink a Rainier any more??? Do you really want to help line the pockets of wealthy post aparthied racist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I'm with TG - three chances is pretty generous. However, it all depends on who you are dealing with. If I don't know somebody and they stand me up or turn out to be a pain in the ass the first time we try something, I may not be in much of a hurry to go climbing with them again -- whereas I've had some friends who stood me up or otherwise proved to be a pain in the ass repeatedly and I still kept climbing with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 i used to have these ups and downs. now i just climb pretty much with the same 3 or 4 people. we all share same the ideas and ethics and love to annoy the fuck out of each other. but j i'll go climbing with you on sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Terminal_Gravity said: I can't believe you guys give THREE chances. I guess you're right on that one. The three chances are for my homies, and after that they're not in the club. But if you don't know the person, then they have just made a big statement about their character...and who needs them. And if the person just happens to be your little brother....well then it's time to open up a can of W.A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Terminal_Gravity said: Bronco, It would be a crime to turn down a real Rainier Beer. But face reality, Philipe Morris bought and closed down all three of the old school brewing icons of the NW. And in so doing fucked over a whole lotta people. Then they sold off the brands to a South African brewing conglomerate. Why would anybody drink a Rainier any more??? Do you really want to help line the pockets of wealthy post aparthied racist? A guy can't even enjoy a cold beer anymore without having to consider the political ramifications he's indirectly supporting? What is the world coming too? sheesh! How about Schmidt? Is that stuff still NW brewed? Lucky? Oly? Henry's? What's a guy with an obsession for cheap beer to drink while maintaining a firm moral stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Michelob ULTRA low carb beer for Atkins diet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminal_Gravity Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Bronco said: Terminal_Gravity said: Bronco, It would be a crime to turn down a real Rainier Beer. But face reality, Philipe Morris bought and closed down all three of the old school brewing icons of the NW. And in so doing fucked over a whole lotta people. Then they sold off the brands to a South African brewing conglomerate. Why would anybody drink a Rainier any more??? Do you really want to help line the pockets of wealthy post aparthied racist? A guy can't even enjoy a cold beer anymore without having to consider the political ramifications he's indirectly supporting? What is the world coming too? sheesh! How about Schmidt? Is that stuff still NW brewed? Lucky? Oly? Henry's? What's a guy with an obsession for cheap beer to drink while maintaining a firm moral stand? Your best bet is Henry's; which is now being brewed on contract by Full Sail brewing company. The mind boggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I like the blue boar ale, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formaldehead Posted October 6, 2003 Author Share Posted October 6, 2003 Dru said: Michelob ULTRA low carb beer for Atkins diet I prefer Schlits Meat-Swill with ULTRA high protein. Could be meat, could be beer...looks like...MEAT BEER!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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