layton Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 After 10 years living in the Pacific Northwest, I feel that it's finally time for me to move on. I don't know when I'll be back, although I feel somehow I'll wind up here again sometime in my life - be it sooner or much later. I'm most likely moving to Salt Lake City where I can be closer to better weather and climbing. My biggest reason for leaving is that I just don't feel like I'm home here anymore. Hopefully I've added something to this website, and to the local climbing scene. Maybe someone will use a TR or two that I've posted to help them climb something they wouldn't have before. I put 3 weeks notice in to my job this monday, and my last day officially here will be November 14th. I must admit that I'm terrified to move, but I feel that it's in my best interest. I don't know many people in SLC, so I'd love to hear from you if you live there or know someone who you think I'd be friends with there. I've met so many of you in person, this website has been like family to me. I will honestly and sincerely DEEPLY miss the cascades and more so, my friends I've met here over the years. Thank you Jon and Timmay! for this great website, where one can not only get great beta, but speak freely and disagree about everything under the sun. I'll still be checking in and posting for sure. Maybe I'll call this place home once more. The Cascades will always be where I belong in my heart and soul. Much love and fondness, Mike Layton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 you aren't gonna find anything in SLC but Mormons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbone Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 After 10 years living in the Pacific Northwest, I feel that it's finally time for me to move on. I don't know when I'll be back, although I feel somehow I'll wind up here again sometime in my life - be it sooner or much later. I'm most likely moving to Salt Lake City where I can be closer to better weather and climbing. My biggest reason for leaving is that I just don't feel like I'm home here anymore. Hopefully I've added something to this website, and to the local climbing scene. Maybe someone will use a TR or two that I've posted to help them climb something they wouldn't have before. I put 3 weeks notice in to my job this monday, and my last day officially here will be November 14th. I must admit that I'm terrified to move, but I feel that it's in my best interest. I don't know many people in SLC, so I'd love to hear from you if you live there or know someone who you think I'd be friends with there. I've met so many of you in person, this website has been like family to me. I will honestly and sincerely DEEPLY miss the cascades and more so, my friends I've met here over the years. Thank you Jon and Timmay! for this great website, where one can not only get great beta, but speak freely and disagree about everything under the sun. I'll still be checking in and posting for sure. Maybe I'll call this place home once more. The Cascades will always be where I belong in my heart and soul. Much love and fondness, Mike Layton Its not like you have to live in the NW to post here. Are you saying goodye to the site as well? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suckbm Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 that was a pretty Emo post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Follow your bliss, Mike. Best wishes wherever you land! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 you aren't gonna find anything in SLC but Mormons obviously you have never heard of the golden plates and the angel moroni. you are so out of touch up there in the tundra. it's time to come out of your iglo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 and my last day officially here will be November 14th. And you're late already, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 errrr... Dec 14th. d'oh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Might not be the kind of thing that either have the desire or the energy to share after a farewell post, but is this the accumulation of specific things that you can put your finger on, or is it just kind of an instinctive thing? I know you've moved around a bit, but there's a bit of truth to the slogan-on-a-dreamcatcher-themed-kitchen-magnet-esque notion that changing your surroundings doesn't matter as much as changing what's going on inside your head, at least in my experience. A change in your circumstances can potentially catalyze a lot of positive things on its own, but IMO if you just go for a change of scene and leave it at that you're quite a bit more likely to be disappointed by the outcome, and will find yourself dealing with a lot of the same stuff that you left behind. At the very least, if you move away and find yourself drawn back, you'll know that the PNW is where you belong. It was nice to meet you out there. On the few times that we ran into each other, I always thought you were a cool guy to be around, funny as hell, and inspiring with your passion every kind of climbing, and just getting out there. Hopefully that has or will carry over into other dimensions of your life. I also always dug the TR's. Can't quite resist the temptation to end this with... Cheers! Hopefully I'll run into you again at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Also - I think that guy Freeclimb9 that used to post here a long time ago lives in or around SLC. Seemed like a cool guy from his posts? What about Thad of Thadsboner/"I Love Mormon Pussy!" Sticker-on-Helmet fame. Isn't he out in SLC? Other ideas are Warren Jeffs and/or Orin Hatch. Also - if you move to SLC you should really, really take up skiing and or boarding in a big way. Living in SLC and not skiing is like living in Hawaii and not surfing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 (edited) mormon pussy rules. great dining, great skiing, great climbing. the sugar house area seems to be the hip hip hippie area where you will meet like minded people very gloomy in the winter because of the conversion, you will feel right at home. Edited November 29, 2007 by pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TREETOAD Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 At least you will have visitors at your door every Saturday morning!! I think you it is a great thing to change your situation every ten years whether you need to or not. Goodluck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 dwnqqj5Q1BU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Might not be the kind of thing that either have the desire or the energy to share after a farewell post, but is this the accumulation of specific things that you can put your finger on, or is it just kind of an instinctive thing? I know you've moved around a bit, but there's a bit of truth to the slogan-on-a-dreamcatcher-themed-kitchen-magnet-esque notion that changing your surroundings doesn't matter as much as changing what's going on inside your head, at least in my experience. A change in your circumstances can potentially catalyze a lot of positive things on its own, but IMO if you just go for a change of scene and leave it at that you're quite a bit more likely to be disappointed by the outcome, and will find yourself dealing with a lot of the same stuff that you left behind. At the very least, if you move away and find yourself drawn back, you'll know that the PNW is where you belong. It was nice to meet you out there. On the few times that we ran into each other, I always thought you were a cool guy to be around, funny as hell, and inspiring with your passion every kind of climbing, and just getting out there. Hopefully that has or will carry over into other dimensions of your life. I also always dug the TR's. Can't quite resist the temptation to end this with... Cheers! Hopefully I'll run into you again at some point. A friend of mine likes to sum up that sentiment as, "Wherever you go, there you are." So true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pope Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I know you've moved around a bit, but there's a bit of truth to the slogan-on-a-dreamcatcher-themed-kitchen-magnet-esque notion that changing your surroundings doesn't matter as much as changing what's going on inside your head, at least in my experience. A change in your circumstances can potentially catalyze a lot of positive things on its own, but IMO if you just go for a change of scene and leave it at that you're quite a bit more likely to be disappointed by the outcome, and will find yourself dealing with a lot of the same stuff that you left behind. But let's face it, winter in the PNW is miserable for people who would rather be outside. Rock climbing in 45-degree rain? Mountains that are socked in for weeks? Very mediocre lift skiing in heavy snow and fog? Ice climbing at 32 degrees? There's not much to recommend but coffee and the Vertical World. I would definitely snow-bird my way out of here every winter, if it weren't for my obligations. Thank God for mountain bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 or better yet, "where ever you are, there you go". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinomyte Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Dude! If I had to move somewhere it would be SLC. I get down there at least a couple times a year, but for me it's to visit friends and hit the powder. If I ever get really into rock, then I'd love to meet up with you up in Little Cottonwood. If not, make sure folks have some contact info, we'll grab a beer at the Bayou! BEERVANA!! Good luck my man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I know you've moved around a bit, but there's a bit of truth to the slogan-on-a-dreamcatcher-themed-kitchen-magnet-esque notion that changing your surroundings doesn't matter as much as changing what's going on inside your head, at least in my experience. A change in your circumstances can potentially catalyze a lot of positive things on its own, but IMO if you just go for a change of scene and leave it at that you're quite a bit more likely to be disappointed by the outcome, and will find yourself dealing with a lot of the same stuff that you left behind. But let's face it, winter in the PNW is miserable for people who would rather be outside. Rock climbing in 45-degree rain? Mountains that are socked in for weeks? Very mediocre lift skiing in heavy snow and fog? Ice climbing at 32 degrees? There's not much to recommend but coffee and the Vertical World. I would definitely snow-bird my way out of here every winter, if it weren't for my obligations. Thank God for mountain bikes. I took up kayaking to take advantage of those very times. Most of the time the boating is primo when everything else sucks. However, if you don't have that kind of outlet during the times when the temps and the moisture aren't conducive to skiing or climbing, then things can be pretty bleak. I could not possibly disagree more about the skiing, and I've logged a fair number of days on the slopes outside of the Cascades. I love hitting Crystal when it's puking, socked in, and there's hardly anyone else on the lifts, and it only gets better when things clear up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Scurlock Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Hope you know where you stand with me... If you ever need a hand, give a shout... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 or better yet, "where ever you are, there you go". Nice. I like it. Food for thought, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Hey Michael, Drop us a note when you land. Like it or not, yur wun of us. Of all the places I haven't lived inside the US, SLC is one of the top 5 I wish I had. You will love it. Just make sure you find the anti Mormons. Climb Bridal Veil falls. Ski chest deep powder. Write a TR. Bug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 little utah history for ya mike JMqIdwFYBD8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 You'll dig it, dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Climb steep overhanging limestone 5 mins from your car at American Fork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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