cj001f Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 OK, but is this a problem somehow? Not if you like homogenized processed spoonfed "experiences" - and most of the world does, including "individuals", based on spending preferences. Quote
DirtyHarry Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 When I did my stint in D.C. I found numerous decent boulders along the Potomac that no one ever touched. Â Everyone just went to the same places where everyone else went, like Carderock and Great Falls. Quote
foraker Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 When I did my stint in D.C. I found numerous decent boulders along the Potomac that no one ever touched. Â That's because they're called 'National Monuments'. Quote
RuMR Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 too much effort...climb in the gym m-f, then on the weekend head to the NRG or Seneca! Â actually, i kinda like the climbing at great falls, real technical, too short, but its good stuff for what it is...i suspect these days with a good pad these days, you wouldn't even rope up for most of it... Â man, that shcist is SLICK... Quote
Dechristo Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 think they'd shoot ya for pounding pins up the Washington Monument? Quote
Johnny_Tuff Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 think they'd shoot ya for pounding pins up the Washington Monument? Â The Masons would take you to Area 51, put digital implants in the back of your hand, and make you ride a goat while they hypnotize you into becoming an Illuminati spy at the UN! Quote
JosephH Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 I would say that what it signifies is the popularity of climbing encouraging the appropriation and preservation of climbing resources for climbers. Â We will definitely have to agree to disagree... Quote
RuMR Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 just think Joseph, when you are in your walker and cane setup, you will be able to get to all of these new handicapped access sites! Quote
mattp Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 I think we'll see some good with some bad, Joseph. As various pressures on open spaces increase, there are increasing voices of those who would shut climbers out of certain climbing areas. A concentration of climber-visits and growing numbers in a specific location will tend to increase those conflicts at those particular locations, but a greater acceptance of the sport, however you define it, may also help us gain credibility and may also mean more climbers end up participating in recreational planning and management efforts. Quote
Johnny_Tuff Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 I think we'll see some good with some bad, Joseph. As various pressures on open spaces increase, there are increasing voices of those who would shut climbers out of certain climbing areas. A concentration of climber-visits and growing numbers in a specific location will tend to increase those conflicts at those particular locations, but a greater acceptance of the sport, however you define it, may also help us gain credibility and may also mean more climbers end up participating in recreational planning and management efforts. Â Especially when cool heads, balance, and reason prevail. Nicely put. Quote
Dechristo Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 You think you can handle Mrs. Olson when she's pissed? Looks like a Scandanavian war is brewin'... Quote
JosephH Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 I'm still holding out for the "Windsurfing" scenario - a complete collapse in the popularity of the sport. A way outside long shot at best. You guys need to eat way more twinkees to really do your part... Quote
Johnny_Tuff Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 Nonetheless, Folgers i NOT coffee  That point wasn't up for debate, anyway. Quote
cj001f Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 Nonetheless, Folgers i NOT coffee  That point wasn't up for debate, anyway.  Ever been to Chile? Quote
archenemy Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 Nonetheless, Folgers i NOT coffee  That point wasn't up for debate, anyway. Thanks for the edit/correction and clarification. Now go take your OCD meds. Quote
RuMR Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 (edited) ...and wash those meds down with folgers...you starbuck swillin' frape latte mocha soy breve drinkin wuss Edited March 9, 2006 by RuMR Quote
Johnny_Tuff Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 Don't you two rapidly-obesifying oldsters have something better to do than trying to hold down the younger generation with your cynical taunts and cruel jibes? Macaroni macrame, perhaps? What's happening in the Community Room today? Jell-o social? Quote
RuMR Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 fuck off, before i beat you silly with my cane...show some respect, sonny... Quote
cj001f Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 fuck off, before i beat you silly with my cane...show some respect, sonny... Listen to the queen from queens, retrogrouch Quote
archenemy Posted March 9, 2006 Posted March 9, 2006 Don't you two rapidly-obesifying oldsters have something better to do than trying to hold down the younger generation with your cynical taunts and cruel jibes? Macaroni macrame, perhaps? What's happening in the Community Room today? Jell-o social? nope Quote
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