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one900johnnyk
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met some REALLY nice guys at the crags up near DC and then overheard them talking about rc.com as i was leaving... didn't say anything, i had been a member for all of three days or something at that point.
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woodse
Jan 21, 2003, 12:54 AM
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I've met a pretty large number of rc.commers at both the SLC meeting and Flagstaff meeting and I have to say 99.9% of them were some of the best people I've ever met, I still keep in touch with quite a few and we try to meet up anytime we can.....
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stevematthys
Jan 21, 2003, 1:07 AM
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positive, rc.com has taught me a lot.
and i am still learning. jahmin.
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jeepmonkey
Jan 21, 2003, 1:13 AM
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Take a gander at the thread in Trip Reports about the recent JTree gathering. So far I haven't met a bad RC.commer while climbing. On the site we can get a bit testy, but it's different outside.
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clymber
Jan 21, 2003, 1:21 AM
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From my experince you have to watch out for i.karen and rrradam. They are both pushers or fine coffee and Bop It.
So far I have not met anyone on the site that was bad. I have a semi regular partner that I met on here. To bad hes a bit touched and like to ice climb.
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pattray
Jan 21, 2003, 1:35 AM
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All very positve to date, One of the best cups of coffee I've ever had was made by the man himself Adam, I had a blast on that trip, a real good crowd even those who did'n say hello hint hint Jonnie.
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wyoclimber
Jan 21, 2003, 1:51 AM
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Some of the best experiences of my life have been with rc.commers. SLC gathering, AZ gathering, and Smith Rock Gathering were nothing short of fantastic. My road trips have all included climbing with RC'rs. My bigger adventures have been with RC'rs. I have friends all over the country from RC.
I haven't met an RC'r I havent liked.
(sounds like a commercial, dont it?!?)
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maculated
Jan 21, 2003, 2:17 AM
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LIke everything, there's folks I'll get along with and those I don't. I've usually climbed with people who've sparked my interest (or not . . . like Addroids, and how we play phone tag for the heck of it, but don't actually climb), or have really put an effort out to hang out with me, or both.
I've climbed with a lot of people from this site, some because of the site, some just randomly joined, too . . . and some I mesh with, some I don't . . . lah ti dah.
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litedawg
Jan 21, 2003, 2:43 AM
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some of the neatest people i know i met at the SL and City oF Rocks RC.com gatherings. If these people lived closer we would be great friends.
looking forward to more gatherings and more great people!
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elcapbuzz
Jan 21, 2003, 2:49 AM
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Hi Epic,
My advice is...... go ahead and get roped in.
Everyone I've met from this site are GREAT people.
rockclimbing.com is about lifting each other up..... not flaming or knocking the next person down, unlike other sites.
Stick around, and welcome aboard.
Cheers, Ammon
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passthepitonspete
Jan 21, 2003, 2:58 AM
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"Rock-ah climbin' dotta-com has-a been veddy veddy good-ah to me!"
[Will someone please tell me who I'm making like? I have no clue...]
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nikegirl
Jan 21, 2003, 3:18 AM
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Saturday Night Live skit...pete.
das all I know.
The best peeps I've met here from the site. In fact met my love of my life here...hanger
Only good experiences!!!
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tradpuppy
Jan 21, 2003, 3:23 AM
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PTPP:
Father Guido Sarducci?
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ubotch
Jan 21, 2003, 3:39 AM
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I had an incredible time climbing with rrradam and the other So-Cal people last summer. Everyone that I've met from the site has been completely cool. Thanks to everyone that I met from the site for one last good summer before I moved out here to Chicago were, at least for now, it is WAY to cold to get out on the rock.
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passthepitonspete
Jan 21, 2003, 3:53 AM
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I think that quote of mine way predates even me, and that's saying a lot! Does it perhaps originate with "Base-ah-ball..."
RC.com is ETS!
You can click here to read my thank you note to everyone who helped me in Yosemite in May, and if that weren't enough, you can read my thank you note for September!
"Greater love hath none than this, that he pick up a pig for his friend."
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Jan 21, 2003, 4:08 AM
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So far so good. All I've meet through here is really genuine decent people.
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rockpossum
Jan 21, 2003, 4:24 AM
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passthepitonspete
I can tell you definitively, your quote is a SNL Weekend Update sketch from about 1978. Original cast member Garret Morris as a Dominican baseball player.
"Base-a-ball been a bery bery good to me."
Gawd I need to get out doors.
MIke
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Jan 21, 2003, 4:55 AM
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I have met and climbed with only two people from the site but both were VERY positive experiences. I can't wait to meet others from the site.
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climber1
Jan 21, 2003, 4:58 AM
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Met Vegas Tradguy on Tunnel Vision in the Red Rocks. he is one cool dude.
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rockhugger
Jan 21, 2003, 6:02 AM
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Everyone I've met has been great,before RC.com it sucked I only climbed 3 times a month now I get out and climb alot more thanks to the group I met.
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Jan 21, 2003, 9:45 AM
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PTPP, Now I feel reeeeaally old! I remember that SNL skit; fact, I 'member when SNL first started. Ouch!
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yosemite
Jan 21, 2003, 9:47 AM
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Two words....
Chico Escuela
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spider_woman
Jan 21, 2003, 2:05 PM
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So far positive experiences, and I have been on here since 2001. People always offer good beta for the most part. Climberchic,Burren, ebelay, etc. have welcomed me to climb with them in AZ in a couple weeks. I thought that was pretty nice of them.
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rrrADAM
Jan 21, 2003, 2:19 PM
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I think it's about 97% positive...
I've now met and/or climbed with over 170 users of this site, many of whom are now some of my closest friends. I can only think of 4 that I have a serious problem with, and it would appear that users who have met these same people have the same problems with them. NO NAMES !!!
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tim
Jan 21, 2003, 2:26 PM
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Quote:
NO NAMES !!!
d00d, I told you I'd pay you back that $20, I just plumb forgot...
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boulderingmadman
Jan 21, 2003, 8:14 PM
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i haven met anyone from rc.com(that im aware of), but i get emails all the time from my website9http://boulderingmadman.tripod.com...i give tours of the eastside and ive met people from, the "other" forum (b.com) and have loads of fun...
never a bad experience yet...most people are mature and intelligent enough to realize that the internet is a place to have fun, and dont take the bull$#!& quite as seriously in real life...
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mauriceb
Jan 21, 2003, 8:53 PM
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So far so good. Everyone i've climbed with has been cool and always helpful. As long as you are honest about your abilities and ask about what you don't know/understand, 'climb on'
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cerikpete
Jan 22, 2003, 9:51 PM
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Climbed with two people that I met here this past weekend and they were awesome.
I'll get to meet a lot more in March and am looking forward to it.
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Jan 22, 2003, 9:59 PM
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EPIC... I know you, so carefull what you ask for James.
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jen_c
Jan 22, 2003, 10:08 PM
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I've met a number of people on here and climbed with them (Climbinganne, Tradpuppy, Pinnaclechick, Deafclimber, FurryFrisbee, Mike, CCraig, XL360, and I'm sure I'm leaving out some)and it has all been great experiences. Met most of them at the SE Gathering and have climbed with several of them since then as well.
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Jan 22, 2003, 10:33 PM
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I've met a handful and other than the sex with rrradam, it's been mostly good
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epic_ed
Jan 22, 2003, 11:06 PM
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I'm sure he will repay you in spades for that comment.
I've only climbed with a few, but definitely all good experiences. And I have plans to hook up with a few more this year. If you're in AZ, don't be shy -- we climb EVERY Saturday. Shoot me a PM.
Ed
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rrrADAM
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Sorry 'bout that Mike... I'm a "minute-man", no stamina.
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Jan 22, 2003, 11:52 PM
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There was only one person that I almost put a #4 Camalot in the side of thier head at the gathering. Some people noticed me swing, but I won't say who it was. Just a hint: They said La Reina looked easy after I just lead it (my hardest lead to date).
-Zac
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Jan 22, 2003, 11:58 PM
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i have talked to only probably about three people from RC.com but from this point i think they are nice people. if it is negative it is probbably just a difference in ideas
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bighigaz
Jan 23, 2003, 12:20 AM
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RC.commers seem to be a pretty awesome bunch. Nothing but positive my friend!
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Jan 23, 2003, 12:27 AM
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Not that I actually met them...but while climbing in the gunks I got a chance to observe the RC.com crew and they seemed like a really nice bunch. I was already climbing with a bunch of people and was a little bit shy other wise I would have introduced myself
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Jan 23, 2003, 3:08 AM
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I met a bunch of ya in Big Bear last summer and liked every last one! I had never even logged onto this site before but as I was leaving rrradam gave me a RockClimbing.com sticker. I slapped it on my truck immediately as I thought to myself, "I guess that makes me a member huh!"
I wish I hadn't spaced the J-Tree gathering. I'll be at the next gathering fer sure! CHEERS Gabe
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Jan 23, 2003, 3:34 AM
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I've had sex with over 170 users of this site. Reardon is right - Adam's not that great.
But that Pranaguy....especially in that sweater....man....that's good stuff http://www.rockclimbing.com/photos.php?Action=Show&PhotoID=7228
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for everyone here, you should check out www.sbfreaks.com a group of very talented guys...
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Jan 23, 2003, 6:12 AM
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The Jtree trip was my first time to meet anyone from the site and cant belive how cool everybody was, I figured there would be at least a few pain in the arses but outta 40-50 people I only noticed one, pbcowboy knows who I'm talking about
answer is POSITIVE
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pbcowboy77
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I know, I know.
I think we all know.
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Jan 23, 2003, 10:31 AM
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I was flamed by people who said my big cam were junk without actually seeing them.
Then PTPP needed them for the Excalibur on El Cap and he allowed me to go with him.
So, I've seen both ends of the spectrum.
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Jan 23, 2003, 10:57 AM
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I´ve been lucky to meet only good people from the site, that is in person at least, there are a few bad apples around here but I´m lucky to never have met those in person
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Gabe, is Ammons brother, and even a bit better looking.
But he drives faster than I do... Hell, I think he thinks his minitruck is the General Lee from the Dukes Of Hazard.
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Jan 23, 2003, 2:28 PM
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I gained some good local partners from the S.E. gathering. That's a bonus for me.
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Jan 24, 2003, 3:41 AM
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Heh! Heh! Heh!!
No Not the General Lee Adam But The "Crag Finder"! Yea I do like to rally my machine. You guys make me laugh!! YYHHHHHHEEEEEETTTTT!!!!!!!
Cool Site!!
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Welcome aboard Gabe... We need another "big waller & soloist".
BTW... Were you at your brother's wedding ??? I got some emails from him in Hawaii.
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Jan 24, 2003, 2:38 PM
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I've climbed with a half dozen or so people from the site, and have had nothing but good experiences so far - and in one case that person has become one of the absolute best experiences in my life.
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O.K., here's the scene. I'm like Alpinclymber1, I like climbing with females. So, anyway, a couple of females PM me from this site, wanting to climb. I'm like cool, let's get to it. Turns out, these woman aren't really into climbing, they're 30 somethings, kinda overweight and outta shape, and on the husband hunt. I just wanna climb, so........... That's why I posted a profile picture, so now it's clear that I'm not husband material, at least in the traditional sence. Any ladies that actually want to move over lots of stone, PM me.
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Jan 24, 2003, 3:18 PM
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All positive baby, people on this site rock... ever helpfull.
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I've met some really cool folks on this site, and a few wackos. I'll admit, when I first joined this site, I considered the fact that surfers on an internet site would likely have a higher chance of being social miscreants, wackos, and/or child molesters, but this has not been the case.
Just use your judgement when picking partners, and this site can be a very valuable tool. Hell, atg200 is dragging my sorry ass up Moonlight Buttress in two months. woohoo!!!!
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Since last summer, I've climbed with a growing number of the SoCal crew, and I gotta say it's been great. Several of my best climbing trips involve folks from here. Except for turning down the occasional propisition from toobigtoclimb, it has been way cool
-Matt
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Jan 24, 2003, 5:30 PM
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Hey Matt
*plonk*
I just killfiled you.
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It has been good so far; I have climbed with several RC.com people. I have found them to be very interesting as well as safe climbers. I am looking forward to climbing with more people from this site.
B.
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Nothing but good times with people from the site. The gatherings are especially fun. You would expect a meeting of Type "A" personalities to have some problems, but it always goes smoothly.
Now, if I can just get Prana back in that sweater.....
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Maybe we should have a RC.com "Survivor" gathering. We'll all meet somewhere where there is absolutely no climbing for a month. Then we'll hear about positive and negative reactions.
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Matt doess look "purdy" in my wife's sweater.
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Boy, yew got a purty little mouth on ya...
(cue 'Dueling Banjos')
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Jan 24, 2003, 10:15 PM
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Heh heh.
"No I will not show you my rack!"
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enigma, have you met "Most of the climbers on this site," as you say?
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Jan 24, 2003, 11:06 PM
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I found out about this site from nice folks that I'd met "in real life" (NateC and smithclimber). Thanks, guys!
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Hi,
My climbing partner and love of my life was as a result of a PM here on RC.com.
She is fantastic!
Thanks RC.Com
Climb Happy,
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Matt:
Are those your knuckles or are you just happy to see me?
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Jan 25, 2003, 2:06 AM
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All positive here, Have met 4 while they have visited the Islands, and have had great info provided by cruising thru the forums.
I am planning a trip soon and will be meeting a few more climbers from RC.com
Anyone coming to Hawaii, PM me and we climb!
Bill
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Jan 25, 2003, 10:13 PM
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Have hooked up with a couple people and all has been great. Looking forward to the gathering in Moab.
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I met these two real as*holes from this site! jumar and poop or something like that
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Quote:
We'll all meet somewhere where there is absolutely no climbing for a month.
soo, everyone's coming to dallas??
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i've climbed with more people on this site than would probably acknowledge me, and i've only had two mildly unfavorable experiences.
however, i've met pratically my entire climbing circle through the site and have gained countless friends. even met my climbing partner at SLC gig, even though he didnt acknowledge me in his post (grr),
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offwidthclimber
Jan 26, 2003, 8:15 AM
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yeah, i hooked up with some rc.com'ers and they killed me and stole my gear. bastards!
okay... the time or two i've climbed with rc.com'ers, i've had a great time. this goes the same with bouldering.com'ers, offthedeck.com'ers, rec.climber's, cascadeclimbers.com'ers, and boldering.com'ers.
climbers are generally good folks, independent of what internet forums they frequent.
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swohletz
Jan 26, 2003, 9:32 AM
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I have had mostly great experiences. I've met a group of people who I climb with most every week through this site (YOU GUYS ROCK!)....all awesome people and fun to climb with. I'm really thankful to have met climbing buddies who I can now call good friends. Thanks to the site for the hookup!
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orangekyak
Jan 26, 2003, 8:54 PM
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My experiences w/ rc.com'ers ...
Met jhnewengland at Qunicy Quarries one day for some TR fun. Went to Rumney with boneware and had some sport fun. Went to the Gunks with both of them for some trad fun.
Then I went to jhnewengland's pad during the Rumney gathering, met a bunch of Candians, and met greenmantle and blueleaper.
Then I met green, blue, jumaringjeff and tcollins at the Quarries one day for some TR and bouldering.
Then I went to Rose Ledge and Wendel Road Crag with greenmantle. A while later I went to the gym with blueleaper, jumaringjeff didn't show.
Then I drove to TWall with climbinganne to meet hoppinbig and others. We went to Fosters - me, hoppin, anne and three Mainers - while tradpuppy waited for mike at TWall.
Then we all chilled and I met Brandon (rc.com name?), tommyf and his girl Misty (rc.com?). Tommy and Misty made hoppinbig and I some fricken awesome kabobs at TWall. We all drank Yeungling and it was a good thing.
Then I drove back up with climbinganne. We made good time.
Back up in Boston, tcollins and blueleaper came over to help me build my home woody.
Tcollins just left my place after a session on said woody. It's all good.
rc.com is a good place to chat and meet other climber types. I agree with those who say that "online is online and real life is real life." But so far, everyone I've met has acted and climbed with the same attitude and ethics they show online. And it's been all good.
jeremy
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wildtrail
Jan 26, 2003, 9:04 PM
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Have only met two in person so far and they were good experiences.
Have had only one or two bad experiences on this site, which is fine, as it is only a website. Not real life.
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blazesod
Jan 26, 2003, 10:36 PM
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My wife and I met, climbed and drank with a bunch of great people at J-tree last weekend. I only met one person I didn't care for but I met about 40+ people who are pretty cool.
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rendog
Jan 27, 2003, 2:59 AM
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I've met 4 pepole from this site and now we all get together on a fairly regular basis. They are all awesome except for this one chick who keeps calling me a newfie but wtf ya know. She's cute so I'll let it slide
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sunsation
Jan 27, 2003, 3:04 AM
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Listen here, ya Newfie... fer th' love o' God, I am NOT CUTE!!!! (stomps feet)
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goingtohellquick
Jan 27, 2003, 6:30 AM
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posotive
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bergsteigen
Jan 27, 2003, 5:05 PM
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I live in Germany, so I do not have too much of an opportunity to physically interact with others from the site, but all of my online interactions have been great. I have recommended this site to most of the climbers on my post.
Berg
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rendog
Jan 27, 2003, 9:31 PM
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Ok Ok Ok you're not cute. you're exquisite happy now?
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epic_ed
Jan 27, 2003, 9:48 PM
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Hmmm. I sense a slanderous post coming on. Whadda ya say, Kate? Go ahead, let me have it.
Ed
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missedyno
Jan 28, 2003, 2:07 AM
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yeah i've met a number of people on this site...
generally most people i've met i have gotten along with. only met 2 that i don't care for.
more interesting is how close i can be to meeting members and still miss out. i.e. mark, krillen, gretax....
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climbsomething
Jan 28, 2003, 3:35 AM
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RC.com has introduced me to lots of awesome people and awesome rock! It's also made me an honorary local at New Jack City
This site has a lot of genuine people. Two that I had never even met before showed up to Andria's funeral last month (I don't believe they had met her either). They introduced themselves, hugged me, talked climbing. Yup, there are some kind folk here
I am lucky to have only interacted with good people.
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fanederhand
Jan 28, 2003, 10:45 AM
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Yea, I have had some great contacts with RC.comers. RC.com is now my home page!! The info from other people is great and the pictures just the best. Look forward to the next gathering.
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i.karen
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Jan 28, 2003, 5:12 PM
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If it wasn't for RockClimbing.com Adam and I would of never of met The People We Call BEST Friends!!!
I get all teary eyed thinking about all of you!!!
Even If some of them wanted to start a i.hate i.karen topic!!!
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crazygrl
Jan 28, 2003, 6:47 PM
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Most of the people that I have met off this site are awesome people. The people on this site ( for the most part) have great advice!!
THIS SITE ROCKS!!
Noel
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calamity_chk
Jan 28, 2003, 6:56 PM
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Even If some of them wanted to start a i.hate i.karen topic!!!
They're just jealous of flake !!
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mother_sheep
Jan 28, 2003, 7:49 PM
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Very positive. Most of the rc.com people that I know, I knew before I knew they were on rc.com. I guess through climbing in general, I've been fortunate enough to form the most valuable friendships ever!
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wigglestick
Jan 28, 2003, 8:07 PM
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All my experiences have been great. Except one. That dang tracyroach is always up in my face trying to start something
No, but seriously folks, I met atg200 and we did an extremely painful hike together and ate canned meats. No climbing happened but that will soon change. All the people I met at the Flagstaff gathering were great. And I hope to meet even more of you at the Moab and Colorado Gatherings.
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mother_sheep
Jan 28, 2003, 8:24 PM
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You want a knuckle smamich?
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mwbtle
Jan 28, 2003, 8:35 PM
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I've met howitzer and climbinganne. And I have to say, they are fun fun girls. howitzer even went so far as to take cerikpete and I out on real rock for the first time and start teaching us about anchors. So definitely positive experiences.
I met cerikpete long before being a rc.com member, and I'm a big fan of him too (we're dating).
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thomasribiere
Jan 28, 2003, 8:59 PM
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I met farasnyl10 in a bar in Montréal last December and we had beers together. Positive experience. Be careful, this girl knows how to drink!
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pirateclimber
Jan 28, 2003, 10:11 PM
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I’ve got to admit that solely based on reading the Forums I wasn’t too interested in meeting or climbing with the people on this site other than the small circle of friends I already knew prior to joining.
What I’ve discovered recently is that the members that actually do get out and climb, at least some of the J-Tree rats, are pretty cool. They’ve all been really accepting of just about anyone, not based on how hard you climb or can spew although they all climb pretty damned hard, but simply on the kind of person you are in general. So yeah, person to person, just about everyone I have met in the group has been a positive experience.
One more thing... i.thought that i.originally said “i.heard i.karen†and Jackie Twan changed it to “i.hate i.Karen.†Alas, i.was corrected and told that i.started the “i.hate†theme. i.am very sorry and obviously couldn’t go through with it since i.Karen is just too nice to flame. i.will however point out the fact that everyone she turned to that night to defend her laughed when they heard about the plan including i.karens i.husband! -Dave
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phugganut
Jan 29, 2003, 1:48 AM
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I'm fairly new to the site, so I haven't met anyone yet. I might give it a try sometime, though. However, I wonder how valid this thread is. I mean, if someone had bad experiences w/RC.commers, then they would probably stop visiting RC.com, and therefore not be here to comment. All those that had great experiences would be more likely to keep coming back, and therefore results might be skewed. Just a thought.
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maculated
Jan 29, 2003, 6:37 AM
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Phugga,
Not true, not true. I haven't gotten along with some of the users here that I met in real life. I just don't climb with them.
Just like everything, you can usually see what people are gonna be like via their communication on this site, so you can tell if you want to risk it.
And Karen and Adam, I need to go out with you guys again, you guys rock. I don't know if I told you that. You hunting around for me in Tuolumne made me feel all warm and fuzzy.
I'm kind of regretting not going to the JTree gathering, but I find I don't like hanging out in LARRRRGE climbing groups. Next time, yo. And I'll actually be in decent climbing shape when this happens. Would rather have one or two to wax about the forces of gravity with (flagstaff).
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rrrADAM
Jan 29, 2003, 3:12 PM
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Yea... i.hate i.karen too.
Wait a sec... She's my wife. I'm in trouble now.
And 'maculated', you are always welcome at my house in SoCal, just as anybody else is, whether I'm home or not... My tenant knows to give out the key. Hope to see you this summer again.
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i.karen
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Adam, Wait till You get Home Tonight!!!!
You Rock!! I had a great time talking and climbing with you!!!
Sometimes I can be a little shy at first.
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spazzystar
Jan 29, 2003, 5:25 PM
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i am new to this website but i do know that tracyroach is mine so everybody back off. even the bird knows
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climbhigher
Jan 29, 2003, 7:01 PM
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This site is awsome!!!! Hopefully i am going to be meeting some RC'ers out in Zion in a few days for the first time. I am excited. CHEERS,chris
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hempsta
Jan 29, 2003, 8:24 PM
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this is a great site and some cool people on it
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duracellbunny
Jan 31, 2003, 3:51 PM
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No negative comments!!!, People in this site are friendly and funny!!!
I love these people
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clymbhigh33
Feb 1, 2003, 12:31 AM
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Not only have I met nothing but cool people.....but I also met my fiancee' thru rc.com!
Many, many, thanks to this site!
Clymb On...
Clymb High...
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calamity_chk
Feb 1, 2003, 10:55 PM
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camhead says" Just use your judgement when picking partners.
hmm, since he's my partner and we met through rc.com, i cant help but wonder the implications. ..
does my trad partner not love me as i love him ..
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calamity_chk
Feb 2, 2003, 4:18 AM
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hmmm ..
first, atg says,
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I've climbed with a half dozen or so people from the site, and have had nothing but good experiences so far - and in one case that person has become one of the absolute best experiences in my life.
then, matt (wigglestick) follows up later with ..
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No, but seriously folks, I met atg200 and we did an extremely painful hike together and ate canned meats. No climbing happened but that will soon change.
now, i cant help but wonder .. is this another rc.com love story that's about to bloom ??
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climbingcowboy
Feb 2, 2003, 12:10 PM
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Well add one more good response from me just climbed at Echo Cliffs with Marknd cool guy, i had a blast.
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boneware
Feb 3, 2003, 1:40 AM
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i have met a bunch of people now and as of now there is only one not so good experience otherwise everyone has been great. Met 4 more RC.com people this weekend at J-tree and am looking forward to meeting lots more.
Most climbers i meet are usually great, except for the occasional ego rocker, who wants nothing to do with you unless you climb .12's , these people inevitably never wear a $#!& and never actually climb or at least are never actually seen climbing.
I am very happy that i just one day randomly typed in rockclimbing.com and found the site.
On that note anyone looking to climb in J-Tree this week??
Philip
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wigglestick
Feb 3, 2003, 4:50 PM
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clymbr_chk- I was wondering the same thing. I did notice atg eyeing my rack in the most peculiar way late one evening during a wonderful headlamp-lit dinner of Wolfgang Puck soup. Maybe when he offered to massage my aching quadriceps it was more than just a friendly gesture?
Oops, there I go breaking the golden rule. What happens in the bivy stays in the bivy.
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calamity_chk
Feb 4, 2003, 4:05 AM
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LOL!! Maybe you should climb with me instead of ATG at the moab gig.
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rogueclimber
Feb 4, 2003, 4:19 AM
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Hey pinscar, I think I climbed with Joseph Franklin Auer III. He took some rad shots and climbed hard!
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flamer
Feb 4, 2003, 4:20 AM
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I've met a few folks fromt his site and had a good time with them all! BUT I have a question! After meeting me one of these folks later said in a post..."we met flamer who turned out to be really nice"(or something like that. So my question is am I a real d*ck online? I know I have strong ethic's but do you guy's think I'm a jerk?
josh
I wonder why I care....????
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