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Blackthorn · Oct 2, 2010

Way cool, HepKitty!

I didn't know you were a climber, Kitty! Man, that takes me back. During the early 80's I did a lot of climbing Yosemite. I'll post a pic or two of those days soon. In any cases, cool pics, and thanks for sharing!

HepKitty · Oct 2, 2010

Blackthorn said:
I didn't know you were a climber, Kitty! Man, that takes me back. During the early 80's I did a lot of climbing Yosemite. I'll post a pic or two of those days soon. In any cases, cool pics, and thanks for sharing!

I love climbing, been doing it off and on for about 6 years. Tore up my hands last night, which made washing my hair agony, but it was fun anyway. Darkness aside of course. I've posted other climbing photos, I think they're around page 11 or so.

Looks like a good challenge HepKitty, especially in low light conditions. Have you ever done any snow/glacier/ice or just rock?

lol try being short, then it's even more of a challenge! No snow/ice yet but my friends do, so when I have time I'll want to join in the fun

Mike K. · Oct 2, 2010

HepKitty said:
lol try being short, then it's even more of a challenge! No snow/ice yet but my friends do, so when I have time I'll want to join in the fun

Ha! lol Yep, that might present an extra challenge.
I'm thinking about heading to Mt. Washington this December or January, and possibly a Rainier summit bid next summer. Working here in the Florida swamps has gotten me a bit rusty when it comes to any sort of climbing/mountaineering. Hopefully that will soon change and I'll be back up north where there are some mountains and snow for practice.

Blackthorn · Oct 3, 2010

HepKitty said:
I love climbing, been doing it off and on for about 6 years. Tore up my hands last night, which made washing my hair agony, but it was fun anyway. Darkness aside of course. I've posted other climbing photos, I think they're around page 11 or so.

Thanks for the heads up, Kitty, I enjoyed those.

Gro · Oct 3, 2010

Blackthorn said:
You are very wise, HepKitty. That's the first thing I learn, too, and it really makes for good dealings with people. Another thing I want to learn right off the bat is "I don't understand." That comes in all too handy, I've found.

That is also wise, because folks around the world love a good joke on the newcomers to their country. I like to ask for confirmation from those who have no connection with the ones who first give me a translation. It can't hurt! A friend of mine was given a phrase to use in Japanese, and didn't put it to the test, and it was indeed a big hit. He was saying "Hello, my name is Mark, and I'm gay." (he wasn't, it was a joke pulled on him by his Japanese friends) It did serve as an icebreaker, and got folks laughing, but I'd rather be sure of what I'm saying.

Hahaha, ecxellent lol Actually saying that as an introduction in Japan is not that bad, they have a wonderful sense of humour. But of course, If one is not aware of the meaning oneself...
Actually, Tokyo is not that bad anymore. I found it quite clean and attractive to walk the streets of a 25 million city... (which is of course the greater Tokyo metropolitan area, in the 'city' itself the population is 'only' 12 million.)

Wow, I would love to try some more climbing! The few times I got to do it outside in the nature, has been wonderful.

Blackthorn · Oct 5, 2010

Gro said:
Hahaha, ecxellent lol Actually saying that as an introduction in Japan is not that bad, they have a wonderful sense of humour. But of course, If one is not aware of the meaning oneself...
Actually, Tokyo is not that bad anymore. I found it quite clean and attractive to walk the streets of a 25 million city... (which is of course the greater Tokyo metropolitan area, in the 'city' itself the population is 'only' 12 million.)

I'm glad to hear this, Gro. Thanks for the heads up. Now if I get the chance to go, I'll feel a lot better about it. I've heard there's a lot to see there.

HepKitty · Oct 10, 2010

here are my kids climbing on the Shady Side at Ross Park in Pocatello

Blackthorn · Oct 10, 2010

I love it, Kitty!

Starting them out in a life of adventure is a wonderful thing. Keep up the good work, my friend~

Thanks for sharing the pictures!

Blackthorn · Oct 10, 2010

I can't find where I scanned my old climbing photos except for these two. I'll keep looking. These are from 1981 and 82.

HepKitty · Oct 10, 2010

very nice Blackthorn, where were you climbing?

ChadHahn · Oct 10, 2010

Gro said:
Hahaha, ecxellent lol Actually saying that as an introduction in Japan is not that bad, they have a wonderful sense of humour. But of course, If one is not aware of the meaning oneself...
Actually, Tokyo is not that bad anymore. I found it quite clean and attractive to walk the streets of a 25 million city... (which is of course the greater Tokyo metropolitan area, in the 'city' itself the population is 'only' 12 million.)

Wow, I would love to try some more climbing! The few times I got to do it outside in the nature, has been wonderful.

I went to Japan in 2001 around the Christmas/New Years holiday. Apparently everyone goes back to their home town at this time so Tokyo was about abandoned. It was pretty cool. The famous intersection in Shibuya was almost empty. The Ginza was still crowded though. If you don't like big crowds or pollution, this might be the time to go.

Chad

Blackthorn · Oct 10, 2010

HepKitty said:
very nice Blackthorn, where were you climbing?

Thank you, Kitty. Both were in Yosemite. The first is in the Valley (see Half Dome in the background) and the second up in Tuolomne Meadows. Those are both areas of Yosemite.

Blackthorn · Oct 10, 2010

ChadHahn said:
I went to Japan in 2001 around the Christmas/New Years holiday. Apparently everyone goes back to their home town at this time so Tokyo was about abandoned. It was pretty cool. The famous intersection in Shibuya was almost empty. The Ginza was still crowded though. If you don't like big crowds or pollution, this might be the time to go.

Chad

Thanks, Chad, that's good advice.

HepKitty · Oct 18, 2010

So this isn't quite all that outdoors-y but the intent was so that Steve could scope out the area for moose hunting, but here are some photos from a Cessna 172xp

Blackthorn · Oct 19, 2010

How did Steve do, moose-wise? Or is it too early to know yet?

HepKitty · Oct 19, 2010

Probably too soon, unless he went Sunday. I would assume that he will wait for this coming weekend so that he will have a bit more time

Big Man · Oct 26, 2010

We did our annual vehicle extrication training at the Fire Department tonight. I'm the one with the "Incident Commander" vest.

Blackthorn · Oct 26, 2010

Cool pic, Big Man.

Hemingway Jones · Oct 26, 2010

Not that big an adventure, but here I am trying out my new Wellies in the White Mountains yesterday. They don't leak!

Almost everything I am wearing is Barbour, except for the Le Chameau Wellies and Stetson cap.

Here's a better shot of my boots.

HepKitty · Oct 26, 2010

Maybe not a grand adventure but it still looks like fun

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