Warning signs that your partner is getting into rock climbing
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That's funny........ |
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John Barritt wrote: That's funny........ The Tradiban is gossamer and one mustn't dissect gossamer. |
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John Barritt wrote: That's funny........ Isnt there an Okie law that says reading anything besides a beer can or a pack of smokes is punishable by death and/or life in prison? |
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T Roper wrote: I've read some damn fine poetry on a beer can before. |
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T Roper wrote: You're thinking of Arkansas ....... ;) |
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And sometimes they put those puzzles on the underside of the bottle cap. It's brain work. Gotta stay sharp. (I'm talking Lone Star here; don't know about those fancy micro brews). |
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Tradiban wrote: Pearl caps were the go to "reading material" bitd, |
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Cute little humor piece. I like this bit: |
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This humor piece just reminds me how boring climbers are. We should all just die. Or hey, get a microbrew and send some sick lines. Whatevs. |
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Any data out there on the popularity and growth of the sport? The new yorker piece is anecdotal but sure is telling of mainstream success. |
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Carolina wrote: Any data out there on the popularity and growth of the sport? The new yorker piece is anecdotal but sure is telling of mainstream success. When the New Yorker is making fun of something for being a trend, that trend has officially jumped the shark. Climbing is too popular, nobody climbs anymore. |
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Tim Stich wrote: This humor piece just reminds me how boring climbers are. We should all just die. Or hey, get a microbrew and send some sick lines. Whatevs. Well, part of that sentence is guaranteed. So might as well have the microbrews in the meantime. |
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Tradiban wrote: Any evidence to back that up? |
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Carolina wrote: Which part? |
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Tradiban wrote: LOL... I thought the same thing... By the time the New Yorker does an article on climbing in its fancy fonts... it is a sign the activity has transitioned from a trend to a fad to a meme.. and beyond... |
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I found it pretty funny. The New Yorker should’ve kept going. How bout the fact that every “climber” turns into an expert with strong opinions around day 730? |
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Bill Kirby wrote: I found it pretty funny. The New Yorker should’ve kept going. How bout the fact that every “climber” turns into an expert with strong opinions around day 730? No, thats just Mtn Project man. |