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Neel
Jun 26, 2009, 5:14 AM
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Name: Neel
Age: 28
M/F: M
Location: Toronto, Ontario
indoor, outdoor or both
do_______ (yes/no): Both
Trad: followed, never led.
Sport: Yes
Aid: No
fav. food: Recently falafels and gourmet burritos, almost anything Thai.
level (lead climbed): 5.10d/11a sport
gear (basic, some, full rack and rope): sport gear.
fav. website: meh.
weird fact about yourself: I have very fat toes, probably the only fat part of my body. makes fitting into climbing shoes a pain in the ass.
random comment: "inflammable means flammable? what a country!"
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REAL
Jun 26, 2009, 8:55 AM
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WordsVerbatim wrote: fav. website: This one! And FMyLife.com. :P
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Nargles
Jun 26, 2009, 11:22 AM
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Name: Nic
Age: 23
M/F: Male
Location: Tampa, FL
indoor, outdoor or both: both
Trad: Nope, willing to learn - See my random fact about me and you'll understand why.
Sport: Nope, willing to learn - See my random fact about me and you'll understand why.
Aid: Nope
Boulder: Yes.
fav. food: I'm not picky, I'll eat anything.
level (lead climbed): -
gear (basic, some, full rack and rope): some, everything for top roping.
fav. website: fmylife.com and textsfromlastnight.com
weird fact about yourself: I can dislocate both my shoulders... fun. However sometimes it's painful, and I have done it while climbing resulting in a pretty gnarly fall in which I impaled my hand on a rock.
random comment: "....And then, Ninjas."
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mounter
Jun 26, 2009, 11:50 AM
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I make it down to DC a couple of times a year and usually hit up Great Falls or Carter Rock. Next time I'm headin' that way I'll let you know. You're always welcome to do the short roadtrip up and hang for a bit in PA...I boulder mostly due to the purity, freedom of movement, and lack of a consistent partner, but I'm always down for roping up. Good luck.
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sungam
Jun 27, 2009, 3:21 AM
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That is a worthy fucking website, Nick.
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WordsVerbatim
Jun 27, 2009, 3:53 AM
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REAL wrote: WordsVerbatim wrote: fav. website: This one! And FMyLife.com. :P Thanks so much for the site reference, sarah, that's awesome!
No problem, REAL, anytime! It's definitely a great pick-me-up when I'm having a particularly bad day. "At least my life doesn't suck as bad as that person's does!" 
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curt
Jun 27, 2009, 4:51 AM
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WordsVerbatim wrote: sungam wrote: You are most welcome.  In reply to: Avoid sungam. He's the guy that walks in the room just as everyone is discussing the Friday night party, which is abandoned because "that guy" found out. Avoid at all costs. LOL. I shall take note of your warning. 
I'll vouch for sungam. First of all, I have actually met and climbed with him (with no horribly bad outcome) and, secondly, his screen name is almost as clever as my own.
Truc.
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sungam
Jun 27, 2009, 8:26 AM
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Wow, "truck" sounds way better then "Sun-gam", I mean... what the hell is a "sun-gam" anyway?
Maybe DDT will let me change my username to straight up "Magnus", I mean - it worked for John, right? It'll make up for those stickers I was promised not reaching me in time.
Did you guys know that rum is actually stronger then scotch? Now I'm clearly not saying it's better (I mean, what is?) just that many types have a higher ethanol content. Interesting, I thought.
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16stfd16
Jun 27, 2009, 9:58 AM
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Name: Ben
Age:21
Location:Between Dayton and Cincinnatti OH
I climb indoor and outdoor.
Trad:only climbed trad twice and i was a second.
Sport: 10a-11a
Aid: I have no interest in AidClimbing.
Fav. Food:Skyline Chili
Level: highest grade send is 11a
Gear: rope and draws, and some other doo-hickeys
Fav. website: Fmylife.com
weird fact about myself: I invented the internet.
random comment: Chesters dead!
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sungam
Jun 27, 2009, 11:17 AM
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16stfd16 wrote: Aid: I have no interest in AidClimbing.
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Toast_in_the_Machine
Jun 27, 2009, 11:42 AM
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How could skleennis be your favorite food. You just hit 21? Skyline doesn't start to taste good until you hit about 25....
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Toast_in_the_Machine
Jun 27, 2009, 11:46 AM
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sungam wrote: Did you guys know that rum is actually stronger then scotch? Now I'm clearly not saying it's better (I mean, what is?) just that many types have a higher ethanol content. Interesting, I thought.
You need to learn more about the manufacture of distillates. Google "cask strength" and you'll see that you have been drinking watered down scotch your whole life.
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sungam
Jun 27, 2009, 3:38 PM
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Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Did you guys know that rum is actually stronger then scotch? Now I'm clearly not saying it's better (I mean, what is?) just that many types have a higher ethanol content. Interesting, I thought. You need to learn more about the manufacture of distillates. Google "cask strength" and you'll see that you have been drinking watered down scotch your whole life.
The bar I tend has over a hundred scotches, I am most definitely aware of what the holy words mean.
Droplet size, anyone? Rate at which they roll down the glass?
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Toast_in_the_Machine
Jun 27, 2009, 4:40 PM
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sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Did you guys know that rum is actually stronger then scotch? Now I'm clearly not saying it's better (I mean, what is?) just that many types have a higher ethanol content. Interesting, I thought. You need to learn more about the manufacture of distillates. Google "cask strength" and you'll see that you have been drinking watered down scotch your whole life. Dude. Come on. The bar I tend has over a hundred scotches, I am most definitely aware of what the holy words mean. Droplet size, anyone? Rate at which they roll down the glass?
I was pointing out the fact that virtually all spirits are distilled to above about 180 proof. Vodkas, rums, brandies, and scotches. After that it is mostly aging and added water.
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sungam
Jun 27, 2009, 4:51 PM
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Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Did you guys know that rum is actually stronger then scotch? Now I'm clearly not saying it's better (I mean, what is?) just that many types have a higher ethanol content. Interesting, I thought. You need to learn more about the manufacture of distillates. Google "cask strength" and you'll see that you have been drinking watered down scotch your whole life. Dude. Come on. The bar I tend has over a hundred scotches, I am most definitely aware of what the holy words mean. Droplet size, anyone? Rate at which they roll down the glass? I was pointing out the fact that virtually all spirits are distilled to above about 180 proof. Vodkas, rums, brandies, and scotches. After that it is mostly aging and added water.
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Toast_in_the_Machine
Jun 27, 2009, 5:25 PM
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sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Did you guys know that rum is actually stronger then scotch? Now I'm clearly not saying it's better (I mean, what is?) just that many types have a higher ethanol content. Interesting, I thought. You need to learn more about the manufacture of distillates. Google "cask strength" and you'll see that you have been drinking watered down scotch your whole life. Dude. Come on. The bar I tend has over a hundred scotches, I am most definitely aware of what the holy words mean. Droplet size, anyone? Rate at which they roll down the glass? I was pointing out the fact that virtually all spirits are distilled to above about 180 proof. Vodkas, rums, brandies, and scotches. After that it is mostly aging and added water. I was just generally surprised during that posting at how hard "Sailor Jerry" knocked me on my ass.
No problem. Packed items for upcomming trip: Aberlour and Hennesey.
That is how I roll!
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canterbury
Jun 27, 2009, 5:34 PM
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Name: Tyler
Age: 19
M/F: M
Location: British Columbia, Canada
indoor, outdoor or both: so far only indoors
Trad: nope
Sport: not yet
Aid: don't plan on it
fav. food: tortellini
level: 5.10 indoors TR
gear: scarpa visions
fav. website: youtube
weird fact about yourself: i suntan very easily
random comment: irish martini - 2 parts whiskey, 3 parts baileys
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prick
Jun 27, 2009, 6:07 PM
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Name: Josh
Age: 26
M/F: M
Location: Las Vegas
indoor, outdoor or both: Outdoor.
So far I've only been bouldering...need to meet more climbers.
fav. food: Sam Adams
level: newb/n00b
gear: shoes, crash pad, chalk bag
fav. website: Not sure I have a favorite but the two I visit most often are probably Talking Points Memo and Pharyngula. I came across this one today though, which is just fascinating: http://www.findingmygoddess.com
weird fact about yourself: I can sound exactly like a Kookaburra.
random comment: 42
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airforceclmr
Jun 27, 2009, 7:20 PM
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Name: Andrew
Age: 32
M/F: M
Location: Brighton ON
indoor, outdoor or both : Both
Trad: Yes
Sport: Yes
Aid: Yes
Alpine: Yes
What about ice? Yes
fav. food: Ham sandwich with some chalk on it
level (lead climbed): 5.10+ / WI4+
gear (basic, some, full rack and rope): Full rack for both rock & ice, still working on aid gear. 10mm mammut rope, 9.7mm beal rope
fav. website: RC.com what else?
weird fact about yourself: Military Search and Rescue
random comment: i miss the big walls of the west coast
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curt
Jun 28, 2009, 2:44 AM
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Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Did you guys know that rum is actually stronger then scotch? Now I'm clearly not saying it's better (I mean, what is?) just that many types have a higher ethanol content. Interesting, I thought. You need to learn more about the manufacture of distillates. Google "cask strength" and you'll see that you have been drinking watered down scotch your whole life. Dude. Come on. The bar I tend has over a hundred scotches, I am most definitely aware of what the holy words mean. Droplet size, anyone? Rate at which they roll down the glass? I was pointing out the fact that virtually all spirits are distilled to above about 180 proof. Vodkas, rums, brandies, and scotches. After that it is mostly aging and added water.
No, not whisky. Most whisky is distilled to around 120 proof--or 60% and is then usually bottled at either 80 or 86 proof after it is done aging.
Curt
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sungam
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This thread recently made a turn for the better.
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Toast_in_the_Machine
Jun 28, 2009, 11:26 AM
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curt wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Did you guys know that rum is actually stronger then scotch? Now I'm clearly not saying it's better (I mean, what is?) just that many types have a higher ethanol content. Interesting, I thought. You need to learn more about the manufacture of distillates. Google "cask strength" and you'll see that you have been drinking watered down scotch your whole life. Dude. Come on. The bar I tend has over a hundred scotches, I am most definitely aware of what the holy words mean. Droplet size, anyone? Rate at which they roll down the glass? I was pointing out the fact that virtually all spirits are distilled to above about 180 proof. Vodkas, rums, brandies, and scotches. After that it is mostly aging and added water. No, not whisky. Most whisky is distilled to around 120 proof--or 60% and is then usually bottled at either 80 or 86 proof after it is done aging. Curt
You are correct in that most "craft" whiskeys and many fine brandies (http://germain-robin.com/) stop after a second pot distillation which is around 110 proof or so. Most, however, aren't made that way. Yes there are regulations. Rather than point it out, here is a link that better explains: http://www.pinkiesonline.com/whiskey.htm
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sungam
Jun 28, 2009, 5:17 PM
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I believe that Curt was referring to the whisky that he drinks, that is to say the worthwhile kind
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curt
Jun 28, 2009, 5:56 PM
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Yes. To be clear, I was referring to "whisky," which is normally understood to mean single malt scotch. Single malts are never made through the continuous distillation process, but only in batches in pot stills.
From http://www.maltmadness.com
maltmadness wrote:
The first distillation run produces the so-called LOW WINES with an alcohol percentage somewhere between 10 and 20%. The second distillation occurs in a special, smaller still called the SPIRIT STILL. Some pot stills also have so-called purifiers at the top, for example the spirit still at Ardbeg. Using a purifier is said to produce a better quality of spirit (mostly by those using a purifier on their stills ;-)
Within every distillation, the distillate is divided into three CUTS of which only the second cut, the HEART OF THE RUN , will be used;
* Heads (the first liquid that trickles from the swan neck)
* Heart of the Run (the spirit that will evolve into whisky)
* Tails (the last liquid with an ever decreasing proof)
The first (HEADS) and the last fraction (TAILS) are sub-standard material, to be re-distilled together with the next batch of low wines. The heart of the run is a clear liquid of up to 70% alcohol/volume. Please note that this liquid isn't 'whisky' quite yet - first it has to mature for at least three years - at least that's the law in Scotland...
As you can see, the "heads" of each distillation (the highest alcohol content) are only used to the extent that they are recycled.
Curt
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16stfd16
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Skyline is the holy grail of all food, i was hooked on it out of the crib..i just wish they would close at say 3am?
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