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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Nita, Phyl, and Crimpie for sure. Period.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, all...
the neat thing about all the climbers is this:
when there ARE some that are not quite sharing something positive, at some point, most likely
they WILL, after they work out whatever the trouble is, as to 'said situation' that is being shared here, etc:
kind of like working out a climb that ended up a bit more upsetting
than expected--afterwards, there is so much positive-learning that has
taken place and they are all anxious to share it, :) it makes the
forum twice as special...
we all have our learning-degrees, as to climbing the ol' positive
attitudes and influence, of dishing-out info, for the palette of the
mind/soul and spirit, :)
i am always learning, by way of kids, and all those household type situations, ;)) being that i don't climb, :)
we see a lot of the 'stirring of the pot' as it cooks, stews, and settles, here, getting ready for the 'great meals' that we all learn new things from, from the 'quilt of experience'...
:)
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GhoulweJ
Trad climber
El Dorado Hills, CA
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My ears were burning.... Figured there must be a STaco thread with me in it ;)
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 2, 2013 - 06:42pm PT
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I want to add Cosmiccragsman!
How are things going?
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Norton
Social climber
the Wastelands
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Locker ought to be near the top of the list
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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"positive people" are inherently as#@&%es, or misguided. Reality is not positive, especially nowadays.
I'm a glass half-full kinda guy, but I understand that most people suck and usually want something from you. The rest of the folks are the ones I tend to hang with. I cannot tolerate blind kindness and "positivity".
But that's why I'm considered an as#@&%e. Too honest, and intolerant of bullsh#t. Whatever...
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kennyt
climber
Woodfords,California
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but I understand that most people suck and usually want something from you
In your case, I hope it's not advice!
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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I understand that most people suck and usually want something from you.
That's where you're wrong. Most people are completely opposite of your sentiment.
Are you actively looking for the negative in people, are you predisposed to this notion, are the people you refer to a figment of your imagination, are you just hanging out with the wrong people, or are you just a cynical as#@&%e?
It's got to be one of those, because most people I meet are kind and not fake.
Sorry for dragging this thread down to the LCD.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Are you actively looking for the negative in people, are you predisposed to this notion, are the people you refer to a figment of your imagination, are you just hanging out with the wrong people, or are you just a cynical as#@&%e?
Well, living in Silicon Valley may have something to do with it. Lots of pretentious, arrogant as#@&%es. Just watch the way they drive! They do not care about anybody but themselves.
Me first! I'll screw you to get a promotion. I'm jaundiced, yes.
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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Jun 11, 2013 - 10:05pm PT
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Neebee
John Gill
eKat
Nita
...and almost all the Canadians.
:D
What is about Canadians that makes them so damn nice and likeable? I've been pondering this question for about 40 years (when I first met a bunch of them). I've climbed with many; I've worked with quite a few. I pretty much like 'em all, to the man or woman (as the case may be). Is it the cold?...Is it the great white north (Ok, so that's kinda like the cold, which means the next one is still number 2). Is it the fact that they are NOT a superpower? Is it because a "regular" coffee includes cream and sugar? Who knows? It's like pornography, you know it when you see it.
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Anastasia
climber
Home
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Jun 11, 2013 - 11:41pm PT
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Locker
Yeah and Todd is just plain AWESOME!
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Jun 11, 2013 - 11:51pm PT
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Bluering, I agree the whole Bay area can be a bit much sometimes. But why choose to be a glass half empty person? It is a choice...
You know that phrase - be the change you want to see in the world - I say that to myself if I catch myself starting to make a judgment about others. It works wonders.
Your secret santa friend, Phyl
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Jun 12, 2013 - 01:01pm PT
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Bluering, I agree the whole Bay area can be a bit much sometimes. But why choose to be a glass half empty person? It is a choice...
You know that phrase - be the change you want to see in the world - I say that to myself if I catch myself starting to make a judgment about others. It works wonders.
Your secret santa friend, Phyl
You're right, of course, but being a conservative in the Bay Area gets disillusioning sometimes.
Cheers! (I'll try to be more positive)
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Jun 12, 2013 - 04:43pm PT
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You're right, of course, but being a conservative in the Bay Area gets disillusioning sometimes.
Cheers! (I'll try to be more positive)
If you want to feel lonely, get a time machine and vote in a Republican primary in the Sather Gate area in Berkeley in the early 1970's, like I did. They had paper ballots in pads there for all to see at the polling place. There were five pads for Democrats, two pads for Peace and Freedom, and barely-used single pads for the fringes: Socialist Workers, Communist, Republican, Prohibition, etc.
If nothing else, it certainly reinforced the idea that I was thinking for myself!
John
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Mike Friedrichs
Sport climber
City of Salt
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Jun 12, 2013 - 07:11pm PT
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Hmmm. That sounds like my situation in Utah...
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jun 12, 2013 - 09:40pm PT
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All of 4th St.
Absolutely.
I LOVE YOU, Three Plus People but I'm positve that you're all just too short.
And Anastasia.
Surprised? I didn't hesitate on a real choice.
Good poet, good mom, good climber (by all reports), good poster.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Jun 13, 2013 - 09:45pm PT
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bluering when you talk about climbing you're positive. You used to do that a lot. Now you rarely talk climbing at all.
If you want to be more positive, switch topics! Leave that politics crap for the suicidal partisans.
Back... away... from the politics. Its just jacking off anyway.
DMT
This is where I will never relent. I was a born rebel and activist, and my Mom would attest to that. I used to be on the other side as a "feeling" youth.
Now I'm more logical and thinking than feeling. Feeling (and being "positive") is useless unless logic first governs our society. Logic should come first and then we can "feel" for the "needy".
I will always fight the conservative fight because I think leftist feel-good crap is responsible for the holes we're in.
Whether it's relentless welfare, food-stamps (all without challenging these people to get jobs!), or more money for schools that gets wasted, it's all proven to never work!
I will not give up on politics...or climbing. I am capable of both. I just climb less nowadays w/ a 5 yr old.
I may seek a State political office too. I'm pissed, brah!
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Jun 13, 2013 - 10:13pm PT
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Oh well then you'll remain an angry pisser and you are not going to be positive because the very core of your motivation is 'I'm pissed."
Enjoy!
DMT
I remember you used to be pissed about Bush too!. I remember. Invasion of privacy and all that.
Being pissed keeps us questioning our domineering gov't. Ya know? I will not go to sleep.
The Constitution is under assault, I think. I will fight for that. The Constitution is America at its core. Really!
I'm still somewhat chill, but never take your eyes off the prize.
The Constitution.
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Jennie
Trad climber
Elk Creek, Idaho
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Jun 13, 2013 - 10:23pm PT
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I was in San Francisco two weeks ago but kept clear of Sacramento. Nasty rumors proliferating about Dingus advising political pilgrims to "stay out of his city"!
:-)
Truce, gentlemen...
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