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Matt
Trad climber
places you shouldn't talk about in polite company
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Mar 18, 2005 - 11:04pm PT
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hey flat(ulent)guy
when you can honestly say that you have spent just ONE FULL DAY climbing outside within the last calendar year, then you might have something to contribute on a climbing forum. until then, do what you do best and slide your underused pecker back in your best buddy's bum.
you, mr chubba- "i used to climb but now i am too fat" -wubba, are the HEAVYweight champ of the internet lightweights, and i think you know EXACTLY what i mean when i say that.
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Mar 19, 2005 - 12:41am PT
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if i had to pick, i think i'd rather FS illusion dweller than N. overhang
I would venture to opine that you have no idea of what you are talking about.
James, Glad to hear you are improving and motivated to get back climbing.
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Matt
Trad climber
places you shouldn't talk about in polite company
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Mar 19, 2005 - 01:10am PT
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I would venture to opine that you have no idea of what you are talking about
well, let's see-
i have done a little climbing (tho' not as much as some have)
and i have done a little soloing (tho' not as much as some have)
and as i said above, i have climbed both of those routes but not soloed either of them. so i guess you are right, i haven't soloed them, so i don't have any idea what i am talking about, but i'd still say that if i had to pick between the two, i might choose ID over NO, because i've always felt pretty secure the whole way (even if NO is a 2 move wonder).
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Mar 19, 2005 - 10:06am PT
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fellas... take the infighting to some other thread maybe? This thread is a good vibe thread for James. I don't mind the discussion but the tone (IMHO) isn't appropriate here. Heck... I'll start it for you.
cheers,
Doug
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Mar 19, 2005 - 05:55pm PT
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James seems alive and (almost) kicking. And judging from his more recent posts, is pretty fiesty and not easily offended. It ain't as though he's dead and we need to show the "proper" degree of "respect."
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Mar 19, 2005 - 06:17pm PT
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Heh... fair enough. No, he ain't dead but still, that was getting rather nasty if you ask me. Just didn't seem like the proper thread... that's all. Heck, it was worthy discussion so if nothing else it was sorta highjacking the thread and at the same time (IMO) worthy of it's own. Maybe not.
And considering how offensive he was with the Oz rebolt thread about the last damn thing I'd care about is offending some nut that cratered and will still walk :-)
Please... get nasty in the other thread. I always like a good flamefest.
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jonstark
Trad climber
Los Angeles
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Mar 19, 2005 - 10:08pm PT
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It's all about the old adage... There are those that have fallen and there are those that will. I don't bet there are many climbers that have undertaken this sport to the level of a "lifestyle" choice that haven't gotten hurt. Sometimes it keeps me up at night to think of some of the climbing feats I have gotten away with.
That said, The encouragement of a supportive community is especially good to see.
Before all this internet stuff I took a pretty big fall on a deviation from Cheap Way to Die in JT and spent three months in a wheel chair. When I came back I was far steadier and calmer. I never regained my full strength but surpassed my previous abilities by far due to the new head.
James, You will be amazed by the way you'll feel when you get back onto stone. It's real good man. Hang in there. It's going to feel better and better for a loooong time.
Keep ST posted...
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Matt
Trad climber
places you shouldn't talk about in polite company
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Mar 19, 2005 - 10:46pm PT
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Mutt is always just full of BS
actually, in this case there is no room for debate, you are fat and you don't even climb, isn't that so?
thought so.
at least james has a firly legit excuse for some ass-surfing and some easy aid climbing. you are just old and soft (not that the two are always a pair, just the case in your pathetic little world, fratguy)
hey nature- nasty enough for ya?
=)
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akclimber
Trad climber
Eagle River, AK
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Mar 19, 2005 - 10:48pm PT
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"Hey James, is it true that you were trying to on-sight free-solo North Overhang?
If so, may the flaming begin..."
I'll flame. The only reason for freesoloing NH would be to show off. That route usually has the biggest audience in JT.
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Mar 19, 2005 - 10:49pm PT
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woooot!
hey akclimber... did you snap your lower leg about two years ago on a glacier? I'm just wondering if we might know each other.
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James
Gym climber
City by the Bay
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Mar 21, 2005 - 12:05am PT
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I didn't solo North Overhang to show off. It would be hard to beat Yabo's naked, nocturnal, sub 30 minute ascent. I was just trying to impress myself.
I do believe that there is a direct corelation between soloing and girls though. Mostly in terms of poor relationships.
To those that of you that are reading this damn thread remember that it's nice out right now. Skip work, shirk responsibility, go climbing. It's essential-imagine if you couldn't.
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OW
Trad climber
Patagonia
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Mar 21, 2005 - 09:34am PT
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"The good news, The strippers gave you rave reviews. "
The bad news: they were male strippers...
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Crow
climber
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Mar 23, 2005 - 12:54am PT
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Yo James, its Crow. I might be seeing you soon in Santa Cruz man. I might be picking up a job in the valley this summer. Glad to hear you're doing well. How was stayin at Nickie's place? Talk to you soon buddy. Peace
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Dapper Dan
climber
The OC
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let's have an update on your condition james... how goes the recovery...your fingers and slander quotient remain as nimble as ever...are you up and climbing yet or have you resorted to handicap aiding a-la Mark Wellman...
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Watusi
Social climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Geez this is a tough thread...I, in my day had soloed both N Overhang and Illusion Dweller, doing both many times roped beforehand! In my current elderly state I get the shivers even thinking about it! Hope only for the best James!
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James
Gym climber
A Seaside Hippy Resort
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Sep 15, 2005 - 06:06pm PT
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the physical part has been easy...the emotional/mental part is way harder
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James
climber
A tent in the redwoods
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Jeff,
I'm doing well. Titanium rods line by lower lumbar, a plate fixes the rotation of my ankle, and my left elbow does not fully open or close. During the accident my head was split and I had a seizure, initially the damage to my occipital lobe caused double vision and a poor sense of balance. The brain damage was temporary though I do sh#t myself and forget my name everytime I walk by a microwave.
The emotional recovery took a solid year and was difficult but I got it together.
It took a year before I started to climb again. After being back on the horse, I'm able to climb as well as I could before.
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Gabe
climber
San Clemente, CA
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Nice James! Good to hear your back to it. Yer Stand-Up aint bad neither, show the video next time you joke around again. Happy New Year Dude. Gabe
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Matt
Trad climber
places you shouldn't talk about in polite company
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he also went from being a kinda stand-offish bolt chopping goof to a stand-up comic goof, a nice transition IMO. good on ya james. you should scan some xrays and post them up!
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