Discussion Topic |
|
This thread has been locked |
Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
|
|
|
Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 19, 2006 - 08:24pm PT
|
The "Responding to Turd" thread was a lot of fun
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.html?topic_id=295677
Lois is a good sport too. I'm starting this thread for folks who want to converse in LEB style. Imitation is a form of flattery.
This is not a "slag on Lois" thread. Start your own for that.
Maybe somebody has a question for Lois or she has something she's like to talk about. I always thought she wrote a bit like an advice columnist. How about a "Dear Lois" column?
Peace
Karl
|
|
Ouch!
climber
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 08:31pm PT
|
Dear Lois,
What action would you suggest for one who is stuck in a two man tent on a mountain above Truckee for two weeks in constant blizzard conditions and the other dude is a weird Texan who spends every waking moment abusing himself?
What is the medical term for such a dilemma?
|
|
Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 08:31pm PT
|
"Dear Lois", the agony aunt of SuperTopia. The idea chimes.
Her soon to be rectified lack of climbing knowledge need not be a barrier to her providing sage advice on other topics. Even Ann Landers didn't know everything. She just made sure she knew someone who did.
I also (usually) enjoy LEB's style and questions, though she might read some of the hard-won answers a bit more thoroughly.
It would be interesting to learn why LEB chose the cats and dogs she has, as opposed to other breeds. Are they a window into her soul?
|
|
Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Dec 19, 2006 - 08:34pm PT
|
That's a PERFECT question Hiker.
They say folks are like their pets. Is it just looks or also temperment. A result of the owner's choice, karma, or time spent together. Nurture or Nature (no pun intended)
Peace
karl
|
|
turd
climber
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 08:35pm PT
|
I have a lot of questions about nursing.
|
|
Jaybro
Social climber
The West
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 08:37pm PT
|
well, if Lois won't answer, I'd say that's when you check out the floods in Reno, Ouch!
|
|
Ouch!
climber
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 08:38pm PT
|
Speaking of nursing, I hear there are places in the South where they don't wean their kids until they are about 18.
|
|
TradIsGood
Happy and Healthy climber
the Gunks end of the country
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 08:44pm PT
|
This forum desperately needs a new tab for the off-nursing topics. IMO.
|
|
Mungeclimber
Trad climber
one pass away from the big ditch
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 08:45pm PT
|
oh bruther
|
|
Crimpergirl
Social climber
St. Louis
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 08:55pm PT
|
Dear LEB:
What are some options to surviving this tenure-seeking hell? I am 4.5 of 6 years in. Will the agony ever end? Or is there more tenured agony awaiting me?
|
|
Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 08:57pm PT
|
LEB: Sad to hear of both your dawgies dying at the same time. What happened?
Border collies are one of my favourite kinds of dawgs, but with the amount of exercise and attention they need, it's easy to understand why so many end up in shelters. I once did a climbing trip in England and Wales, hitchhiking around and visiting various famous areas. One of the bonuses was seeing sheep dogs in action - marvellous fun. Even better, the people responsible for border collies refuse to allow them to be pedigreed (or something like that) - which means they avoid the vicious inbreeding that goes on with other dogs.
If god means "food and warmth and scratches" in Cat, then yes, cats go where god tells them to go. Especially strays and shelter cats.
I looked up my own quote - "I will not make windows into men's souls" is something that Queen Elizabeth I said, in reference to not looking too closely at what religion people had, as long as they were loyal. The sort of thing that Abraham Lincoln might have said. It seems to have been used in many other applications, or as nerds would put it, functionalities.
|
|
turd
climber
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 08:59pm PT
|
That's a great picture of me, don't you think?
I got into SAR after working at the CBPO, by the way.
P.S. I probably shouldn't have flamed Mimi that one time. It was late and I was drunk. Ah, what the hell though.
Why don't you guys all come over to my place tomorrow for dinner? Beer's on me!
Ouch!
|
|
Ouch!
climber
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 09:05pm PT
|
I guess maybe my mind kinda blocked out the memories of Truckee, given the misery.
Actually, I spent a lot of time up there. Almost felt tenured.
|
|
Mimi
climber
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 09:11pm PT
|
Cool turd. I thought I flamed you. I guess we're even.
And Lois, with your penchant for marginal game playing, such interaction makes me feel a wee bit itchy.
|
|
Ouch!
climber
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 09:12pm PT
|
I read where they have messed up the bloodhounds so badly, most only live 6 or 7 years.
What causes this? Line breeding too many generations?
|
|
Ouch!
climber
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 09:13pm PT
|
Mimi, have you tried Gold Bond Powder?
|
|
Mimi
climber
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 09:17pm PT
|
Ha! No need for powders, just avoid the cause. It's mainly the psychic hair shirts that I'm worried about. I save the good stuff for me drinking buddies.
EDIT: Yeah, Lois, I'm glad to hear you're not as manipulative as you suggested in that other post.
|
|
willem
climber
CO
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 09:25pm PT
|
I hate to break the news to you, but border collies are registered by the AKC. It isn't the AKC so much that ruins a breed; it is people trying to make a quick buck off dogs. Breeders choose (or don't choose) to inbreed dogs. In fact there are responsible breeders who get their dogs checked/tested for certain diseases that are endemic in a breed.
what are traditional type BC's?
|
|
Crimpergirl
Social climber
St. Louis
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 09:31pm PT
|
I'll have tenure, but I'll be insane. Yikes.
|
|
turd
climber
|
|
|
Dec 19, 2006 - 09:34pm PT
|
Lois,
Please do not say "flying semen around the country" with Ouch (I mean me) in the room.
No one needs to see a picture of that.
|
|
|
SuperTopo on the Web
|
Let us know!