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tinker b

climber
the commonwealth
Feb 2, 2013 - 08:44am PT
speaking of spelling... rodger spells his name with a d. not roger.
hooblie

climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
Feb 2, 2013 - 08:46am PT
never know what you'll find


when you just keep digging
philo

Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
Feb 2, 2013 - 09:26am PT
PAGING -Brokedownclimber - Rodger - and because i know you are lurking Mr Raubach Sir.
Do what you feel you must but remember that the TacoStand is a lot like the weather in Colorado,

if you don't like it wait ten minutes.

It is just a CLIMBER'S forum.
We agree, we disagree,
we laugh, we cry,
We pull together, we push apart.

It is just a CLIMBER'S forum.
Full of everything,
from poignant to irrelevant,
from fluff to froth.

It is just a CLIMBER'S forum.
Where we can express commonality and diversity.
It is our very own island for misfit toys.
And it's better with you with us.

Don't ignore the wheat for the chaff,
the roses for the thorns,
or the beauty for the beast.

It is just a CLIMBER'S forum.
Brokedownclimber

Trad climber
Douglas, WY
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 2, 2013 - 10:17am PT
Philo-

You Sir, of all people know that I won't leave permenantly! I'm more or less "biting my toungue" to refrain from attacking some stupidity when it's preceived.

What bothers me most is there are some others here who seem to lose control and exhibit "Schadenfreude" or taking joy in the miseries of others on polititard threads, Boob threads, but seldom if ever on climbing threads. My New Year Resolution was avoiding any polititard, and other crap threads for the year. The t*r incident was sort of the break point for me, not so much for her sometimes inane posts, but for actions taken. Sort of just mentally throwing my arms in the air and asking "why, Lord, why?"
rottingjohnny

Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
Feb 2, 2013 - 11:31am PT
Brokedown....Man i hear you on the negative female energy exuded by that t r woman...Alls i wanted was a few nudie shots with my beer and i find nuclear explosions , violence, and mental abuse instead of nurturing breast photos.....I feel violated , traumatized , and hurt with no where to turn....Daddy loves blue velvet...!
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Feb 2, 2013 - 11:52am PT
Sorry to hear you feel that way bd. For me this place is like a microcosm of the real world. I choose what I like and try not to get caught up in the rest. It's been difficult lately to achieve the last part lately though so I understand how you feel.

Would a picture cheer you up?

Kyle on Over Forty 11a
mouse from merced

Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
Feb 2, 2013 - 11:56am PT
Rodger, sorry to have misspelled your name. It should be a formal apology. Here's this, instead.

Lurk and rock on, brother.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Brokedownclimber

Trad climber
Douglas, WY
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 2, 2013 - 12:45pm PT
Big Mike-

Climbing pictures ALWAYS cheer me up! That's what this Forum is about!
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Feb 2, 2013 - 01:18pm PT
Stay tuned Rodger.

This site has been pronounced dead a dozen times since I started posting here.

I have been too busy of late to post and bump the kind of content that keeps you guys engaged and I feel disappointed when good folks lose interest in being here.

A little respect and self-restraint goes a long way on this forum.
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Feb 2, 2013 - 01:19pm PT
Some of you that did the smakdown on Rodger:

Did you know that Brokedown is a pioneer dating back to the Kor/Ament Heyday in Colorado?

He's not a donald, or rokjox or LEB in other words.
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Feb 2, 2013 - 01:23pm PT
More than worthy of RESPECT which has been the scarce commodity lately.
Dropline

Mountain climber
Somewhere Up There
Feb 2, 2013 - 01:24pm PT
Agreed.
SCseagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
Feb 2, 2013 - 01:28pm PT
More than worthy of RESPECT which has been the scarce commodity lately.

Yep. Yep. Yep...

Can't wait to rope up with you Rodger....hopefully this spring...

Climb high, fly higher!

Love ya,

Susan and Michael (Feretlegger)
mouse from merced

Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
Feb 2, 2013 - 01:40pm PT
Sometimes existence may suck.

You just got to suck it up and truck.

Don't break it down, don't even frown.

Shine a light.



Be zBrown, THE most enlightening crypto in this business of climbing, talking about climbing, and talking about talking about climbing.

And it's gonna be the death of me...-Sole Survivor

What would Bruce throw out there?

Lenny? Did you exist? Did you break down?

Rodger was liking Lenny before half you readers were born.

Let him get it out and just go with his flow.

He understands more about climbing than most of us will ever know or think we know.
Mark Hudon

Trad climber
Hood River, OR
Feb 2, 2013 - 01:41pm PT
A little respect and self-restraint goes a long way on this forum.

I totally agree but it sure would be nice to see more.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Feb 2, 2013 - 01:44pm PT
Hey Rodger

This is why Dave Jones named it "Over Forty"





Because if you whip at the third bolt, you're going at least forty!!!!!!! Sporty!! ;) spicy is more like it..
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Feb 2, 2013 - 01:45pm PT
Rankin

Social climber
Greensboro, North Carolina
Feb 2, 2013 - 01:49pm PT
The Taco is a reflection of the scene in Yosemite Valley, which can be more harsh and rude than any in the country. On one level this is understandable because there are so many people there and it's easy to become jaded. But there is also just a culture of unfriendly competition in California climbing. Don't know why this is, but it's unfortunate.
Mark Hudon

Trad climber
Hood River, OR
Feb 2, 2013 - 01:53pm PT
I spent a lot of time in the Valley in the past, and maybe I wasn't one of the "in crowd", but I don't ever remember the type of aggressive slander, name calling, and rudeness that goes on here now.
Maybe it's just me but I find I'm always finding exceptional friendliness when I've been there currently. I think you find what you look for.
Rankin

Social climber
Greensboro, North Carolina
Feb 2, 2013 - 02:04pm PT
I don't know Mark. I'll give you some examples: rope theft, bolt chopping, tire slashing, fist fights, slander, challenging people to free soloing.

Another anecdote from a good friend who topped out his first wall, the Prow. He and his partner had run out of water and ran into a team who had just blasted Astroman. These guys had extra water, so my buddy asks if they could spare just a bit for the descent. The guys scowled at them and said, "You should have planned better."
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