markd Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 doesn't sound like jim o - not his style. my guess is that it's, without naming names, the guy we all know who lives in colorado. he is very passionate. if it's not him - he's another that would have some productive things to say and while he doesn't live here - he's definitely a "local." i'd be surprised if kevbone would actually go to the trouble to get another account and email address. i also don't think he'd get into name calling... but what do i know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I would just like to get that out there. I here that admitting you have an addiction is the first step to conquering it, however, I like my addiction. I'm a gear whore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderhound Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 yes you are, but I do believe that our dear friend John is the grandest gear whore of them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I'll have you know that I climbed all evening at Exit 38 last night without using chalk even once. Do I get a gold star? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimper Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 My two cents on flyingpig, with the caveat that his comments don't even matter: It's not Jim O. or Kevbone. It's a gay-baiting redneck who climbed at beacon at least as far back as the late 90s. I appreciate that he shares my concerns about Joseph emerging from obscurity and deciding to become self-appointed King Beacon at the cost of possibly doing more harm than good at Beacon, long-term. Then again, the alienating tough-guy stance - combined with his decision to stay anonymous even after being called out on his anonymity - means that flyingpig has zero relevance in this discussion. Flyingpig, you may make me laugh, but as your name implies, you don't even exist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmuja Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I likes da chalkin-hoggin! I hates da greesin-juggin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephH Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 A bit of chalk when it's really needed is one thing, but when folks drench a pitch of the corner, Jill's, YW, or any other pitch with somewhere in the neighborhood of quarter of a block of chalk, well it could just be me, but I personally think it's a complete drag to go out to climb something and find it in that condition; it's way beyond the necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Chalk-a-holics need a surrogate distraction. I suggest a set of rosary beads on a rosary belt. So when you are trying to get up the nerve to make a tough move, instead of dipping, you just fiddle with the beads and say a silent prayer or something. "Lord above, deliver me safely through this heinous dyno I am about to commit to, amen". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdortheBurninator Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 What about that eco-chalk stuff? Don't some sensitive areas prohibit white chalk? My hands sweat like crazy even when I'm not climbing. Without a lot of chalk, I have a hard time. I dont like using as much chalk as I do because chalking wastes a bunch of energy, but I cant seem to avoid it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Joseph: remember watching that hot Croation girl follow the corner, she'd chalked at least 10 times each hand for the first 5 or 6 moves! Then she got stymied at the crux for @ 20-30 min and wanted to quit, you free soloed over to point at holds and encourage her. Funny stuff. That shit was slathered on eh? I do a traverse at the Butte that has a bunch of linked easy class 5 moves. Everyone chalks the shit out of it, and the result is I get to breath the dust and grab the now greasy holds, I'd like to see people not use so much.... but I'll admit I'd be dipping my stubby dick in it if I could climb like Powderhound or Markd. BTW, I think Scratchandsniff might have it figured out. Flyingpig, I have a new phone now (Treo600! chestbeat ), if you leave a message to go climbing I should get it sooner than 2 weeks later like last time. Sorry I missed you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Commander Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 is this flying "i love the trains" pig I ran into at the top of fear o flying last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 (edited) is this flying "i love the trains" pig I ran into at the top of fear o flying last year Cobra, what is this crazy shit? Are you intimating that you ARE really a climber and really do climb? Who knew that shit? Learn something new every day. Update: Larry J isn't the flyingpig S and Sniff, I saw him Sat at Beacon and asked him. Nope, not him. Other Larry lives in Utah, writes coherently (as Areyoumydude on RC.com) and would be upfront with his idendity. Edited August 14, 2006 by billcoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Trog, I haven't checked out the colored chalk in awhile, but my recollection is that it was rather slippery and counterproductive. For me, chalk use is at least as much nervous tic and calming ritual as it is functional, and having a chalk ball rather than loose chalk helps cut down on the impact. I think I'll be paying closer attention to what I'm doing the next few times out, sort out the "need" versus "want" balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Commander Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Cobra, what is this crazy shit? Are you intimating that you ARE really a climber and really do climb? Who knew that shit? Learn something new every day. Are you kidding? I was choppered in. I'd never make it up that stuff w/o chalk. Little Wing rivals the white cliffs of dover when I'm done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephH Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 Well, there you have it mystery solved...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Modern Day Petroglyph? Your Messiah from the Earth, snoop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbone Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 (edited) I climbed out at beacon this weekend and could not wait to dip, dip, dip. Oh yeah, I agree with snoop, modernday hieroglyphics. Edited August 15, 2006 by kevbone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingpig Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 oink! oink! Glad to see everybody went climbing this weekend. How was it? Good times! I hope everybody gets what they need at the meeting that you are planning. Perhaps somebody should be appointed class president. WHO WOULD YOU VOTE FOR? Sounds like a big responsibility to me. Just to let everbody know, i won't be running this year. I'm to busy flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingpig Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 kevbone, your a bad boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 (edited) Mikey! There, consider yourself outted! Wait, Mike is literate. ______________________________________________________ Hmmm............unless it's an act......hmmmmm maybe not. Damn. I'm to busy flying. Edited August 15, 2006 by billcoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingpig Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Wait, Mike is literate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingpig Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Bill, i consider you one of the good guys. take it easy on me. i'm new at this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Bill, i consider you one of the good guys. take it easy on me. i'm new at this. Hey, tell my wife! Dude, that's why I put in the thinggy. It's suppose to mean that I'm saying it lighthearted! BTW, drinking fest is on for Wed if you want to fly up for it! You'd really like Joseph. Don't bring Kenny he'd just drink all your beer then probably kick everyones ass. Now to get some real business discussed: Turns out that Austraila is upset that there are ugly sheep. Australian scientists have called on the country's farmers to report any ugly sheep found in their flocks. I heartily concur, bout time this serious issue was addressed. Link below: Xtreme Sheep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingpig Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 I think the Ausrtalians should drink more. It works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Well, I was there climbing in Arapiles while back and they seemed to be doing quite well in the pubs already. I think what might have happened is that somebody down there did indeed finally sober up and looking around at the various "Meadow Mates" said to themselves "Damn, some of these critters is ugly!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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