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reno
Nov 18, 2005, 5:00 PM
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In reply to: I am VERY psyched for my first time ice climbing, any beta would be greatly appreicated.
Since you asked, it is time for me to reveal the Eight-step Reno Enduro Climbing Training (ERECT.)
1. Spend $4000 on "technical performance" clothing that is guaranteed to wick sweat, keep you warm and dry, and made from rip proof fabric. Take it out of the box, put it on, and admire the look. For the first time you actually wear it climbing, you will get soaked with sweat, drenched in water, cold, and large tears will develop.
2. Take a couple of claw hammers, a large sheet of pressboard, and a hose. Turn on the hose, aim the water at the pressboard, and keep it up until the wood is soaking wet. Use this to perfect your tool swinging technique.
3. From time to time, have your best friend pour a bucket of ice water down your back and throw ice cubes at your head.
4. When practicing the tool placement technique, wear rollerskates. This will approximate the sensation of crampon placement.
5. Try not to squirm as rivulets of sweat find their way to your backside and slowly trickle down your crack. No matter what, you should resist at all costs the urge to scratch your crack with the business end of your ice tools. There is no good that can come from that. Don't believe me, ask Redpointron.
6. For the true alpine experience, do this with a 40 pound pack.
7. Procedeed to the local el mercado (grocery store) and purchase some dried poblano peppers. Grind them into a fine dust consistency, and shove a pinch up your nose. Without moving your tool placements, try to wipe the resultant snot on your gloves.
8. Retire to the hot tub, drink cold beers and single barrel tequila, and talk about how great it was and how you look forward to going tomorrow, too.
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zozo
Nov 18, 2005, 5:05 PM
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Hey Steve,
It's about time someone posted a Donini in Drag shot! There was so much potential there.
Where is the school?
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anykineclimb
Nov 19, 2005, 5:24 AM
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I just wish I got a better shot, its a little dark.
The school I'm going to is in Idaho. I'll do most of it by correspondence from here and then a few months in Twin Falls for the clinical/ internship work.
then of course, checking out City of Rocks and heading south for Sarcat to give me a tour of the SLC area 8^)
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climberchic
Nov 19, 2005, 11:32 PM
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:cry:
Ok, Reno told me about the ice fest this year, so Ivan and I are heading out there.
Can anyone puhleeeeze sum up the last 22 pages? Are RC.commers meeting up anywhere? Any get together planned??
Have mercy will ya??
~Erica
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reno
Nov 19, 2005, 11:58 PM
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In reply to: :cry: Ok, Reno told me about the ice fest this year, so Ivan and I are heading out there.
[Dr. Evil voice]
My circle of influence grows with every passing day.
Mwahahahahaha
[/Dr. Evil voice]
In reply to: Can anyone puhleeeeze sum up the last 22 pages? Are RC.commers meeting up anywhere? Any get together planned??
Best Western is party central. You have my cell number, right, Erica? If not, I'll shoot you a PM.
Everyone arrives Thursday, we climb and party each day and night, and spend the next 51 weeks recovering.
In reply to: Have mercy will ya??
Maybe. :twisted:
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sandbag
Nov 20, 2005, 3:13 PM
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Well, i guess ill throw my hat into the ring, but not the festival just yet. Im going homeless to save money with my current job and plan on heading down to the park a week or so before the soiree. I think my survey starts up again on the 9th so ill double check because it would be fun to swing drink stumble and swear with all of you again. I'll work on the schedule, you work on the tequilla.....
j
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redpointron
Nov 20, 2005, 4:41 PM
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In reply to: Well, i guess ill throw my hat into the ring, but not the festival just yet. Im going homeless to save money with my current job and plan on heading down to the park a week or so before the soiree. I think my survey starts up again on the 9th so ill double check because it would be fun to swing drink stumble and swear with all of you again. I'll work on the schedule, you work on the tequilla..... j
the prodigal son returns... :D
make it happen this year, bag...i'm drawing a line in the snow.
welcome aboard erica and ivan. you are, obviously, my type of folks (if you actually know reno and are still not afraid to spend a week with him).
r.r.
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climberchic
Nov 21, 2005, 5:12 AM
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AWESOME, Jeff. You rock. Thanks for the catch up.
Yesp, I've got your #. I'll give you a call or PM ya after the holidays!
E n I
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reno
Nov 21, 2005, 10:07 PM
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So, since Miss climberchic and her hubby will be in attendance, and in the interest of diversity, I propose the following:
On Wednesday, those of us that are arriving early will gather at the lower bridge. We'll bring avy shovels, and begin the process of making the biggest freaking snowball the town of Ouray has ever seen. I'm talking HUGE, people. No, not the sort of "huge" that Sharpie tries to pass off as the size of his cajones (which would be more like a snow-BB, but I digress,) but really big. 10 feet, minimum. Then we spray it with water, let it set overnight, and it will freeze. Big ice ball.
This way, Erica and Ivan can go "Ice Bouldering" during the festival.
Who's in?
BTW, has anyone else ever thought that the country song "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off" was just written for Mother_Sheep?
Maybe it's just me.
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climberchic
Nov 21, 2005, 10:53 PM
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ROTFLMAO!!!
Oh my god, that is funny.
And so very sweet. I'm in!
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redpointron
Nov 22, 2005, 1:55 AM
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In reply to: Maybe it's just me.
yeah..it's just you. :lol:
r.r.
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kasharp
Nov 22, 2005, 11:45 PM
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In reply to: This way, Erica and Ivan can go "Ice Bouldering" during the festival. Who's in?
sounds intriguing :lol:
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timd
Nov 24, 2005, 1:39 AM
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Well, I say we go for it. World record maybe?
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kasharp
Nov 24, 2005, 4:02 AM
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i'm in. :D
i'm stuck in texas for thanksgiving where it was 85 degrees today ... definitely ready for ice climbing. i've asked this before, but once again, is it january yet?
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timd
Nov 26, 2005, 12:45 AM
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We are getting there slow but sure kasharp, patience my boy patience.
ARE WE THERE YET :lol:
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mickymac1
Nov 26, 2005, 9:12 PM
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In reply to: Well folks, its official. I will NOT be attendint this years ice festival.
Ditto! I won't be attending either. Althought I WILL be in Colorado at that time, I will also have company with me that don't climb. So everyone enjoy, and by all means be safe!! See you in 07!!
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reno
Nov 26, 2005, 9:29 PM
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In reply to: We are getting there slow but sure kasharp, patience my boy patience.
Psst. Tim? Yo, Tim? HEY, TIM!
Yeah, you.
C'mere.
[stage] Tim, cause we're pals and all that, and I love you (you know, in that way that a man can love another man and not have to wear leather pants when he says it,) I'll tell you this little secret:
kasharp is a chick. Not a dude.
Yeah, a female.
No, I'm not kidding.
What's that?
Yeah, I'm fairly sure she's got bigger hooters than Mother_Sheep. I mean, hell, even YOU have bigger.... Oh, never mind.
Anyway, figured you might like to know.
Yeah. Later.
[/stage]
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timd
Nov 27, 2005, 12:46 AM
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I guess I should make sure of these things before I speak up. Sorry Kasharp :oops: , how can I ever make it up to you. Will a beer work, two, three a shot of tequila
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timd
Nov 27, 2005, 12:47 AM
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Oh, by the way kasharp you look hot in your profile photo.
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redpointron
Nov 27, 2005, 2:01 AM
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In reply to: [stage]kasharp is a chick. Not a dude. Yeah, a female. [/stage]
i know this, you know this, but tim didn't... check this out
admission to the auction -- 15 dollars
ice park membership -- 40 dollars
drinks for donini (and co.) at restaurant -- 50 dollars
a fairly intoxicated tim finally realizing at orvis that kasharp isn't a dude -- priceless
r.r.
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anykineclimb
Nov 27, 2005, 5:33 AM
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that would be better than going the Crying Game route :shock:
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reno
Nov 27, 2005, 9:43 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: how can I ever make it up to you. Will a beer work, two, three a shot of tequila yes, yes and yes :lol: i am more than willing to take apologies in the form of alcohol. the more the better... :D
Don't give him forgiveness so easily.... make him sing a rousing rendition of "I'm a Little Teapot" while center stage at Orvis.
The sheer irony of such a sight will make it worth the bail money.
Trust in your Uncle Reno, do as I say.
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redpointron
Nov 27, 2005, 10:15 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Oh, by the way kasharp you look hot in your profile photo. trophy for that one ... you're on the road to making it up to me
can i get a trophy if i say that you're hot in your profile photo???? :D
[muses] timd never tells me i look hot in my profile photo anymore :cry: [/muses]
40 days till i fly to denver...
r.r.
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