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ladyscarlett
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So I'm looking for a little advice about climbing buddies.
How does one seduce a climbing buddy?
I don't mean getting out on the first date, I mean the second, the third, etc...
Do I wait three days to call after our first day trip?
When does being patient look like lack of ambition to the other person?
When does asking to go out climbing become annoying nagging?
And how long SHOULD one wait for a ping? Or does the fact that I don't get a ping means that I lose in the game of climbing partners?
I'm all flustered here waiting for the phone to ring, and I don't know any of the standard rules...
what if I become a blond, would that help?
Heh - flame away...
thanks!
ls
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Jun 10, 2010, 11:47 PM
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Go sit on his lap. That generally sends the message.
In all seriousness, most guys appreciate the direct approach.
You should also be fully prepared to lose a climbing partner should the feelings not be mutual.
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Oral sex and deleting things from a public site that make you seem crazy.
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angry wrote: Oral sex and deleting things from a public site that make you seem crazy.
Gonna have to agree with that. If he ever finds out about this post, it's over.
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ladyscarlett wrote: So I'm looking for a little advice about climbing buddies. How does one seduce a climbing buddy? I don't mean getting out on the first date, I mean the second, the third, etc... Do I wait three days to call after our first day trip? When does being patient look like lack of ambition to the other person? When does asking to go out climbing become annoying nagging? And how long SHOULD one wait for a ping? Or does the fact that I don't get a ping means that I lose in the game of climbing partners? I'm all flustered here waiting for the phone to ring, and I don't know any of the standard rules... what if I become a blond, would that help? Heh - flame away... thanks! ls
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hafilax wrote: Go sit on his lap. That generally sends the message. In all seriousness, most guys appreciate the direct approach.
Agreed. Sit in his lap, tell him you wanna make out...whatever. I think the best offer I ever had was "where you sleeping tonight?...wanna sleep with me?"
Climbing is dominated by dudes, and if he's too daft to respond to a cutie hitting on him, then fuck it. Other fish in the sea.
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I always found that the appropriate warm weather climbing top got the "word" across if there was any interest from either side :)
Simple and direct. Easy to excuse if anyone decides to change their mind.
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ladyscarlett wrote: I'm all flustered here waiting for the phone to ring, and I don't know any of the standard rules...
I would've called by now, but I lost your number. Please to have it again?
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does the op actually climb or is she always looking for a fresh piece of ass
just sayin'
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macherry wrote: does the op actually climb or is she always looking for a fresh piece of ass just sayin'
well, one can have it both ways.
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Tell him (or her) you are into clucking.
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wonderwoman wrote: macherry wrote: does the op actually climb or is she always looking for a fresh piece of ass just sayin' well, one can have it both ways.
One or more, it's win-win.
I see she hasn't responded to me; now she's playing hard to get. It appears the tables have turned...
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ladyscarlett
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skelterjohn wrote: angry wrote: Oral sex and deleting things from a public site that make you seem crazy. Gonna have to agree with that. If he ever finds out about this post, it's over.
How do you know it's a 'he' and how do you know there's just one?
I've been told that it's good to have a few partners for climbing and after an erk experience with my partner of the past few seasons, I decided to really work on meeting more people to go climb.
But somehow the social dynamics feel a little unfamiliar, so I can only hope enough people will forgive any mis-steps I may make on the road to learning.
On the oral sex note...that brings a whole new perspective to the two man team! Or hell, even the three man team!
Cheers
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ladyscarlett
Jun 11, 2010, 8:46 AM
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wonderwoman wrote: macherry wrote: does the op actually climb or is she always looking for a fresh piece of ass just sayin' well, one can have it both ways.
Hmmm. Well, I DO feel like I climb, and I AM often looking at the views, ass and otherwise.
But I don't find that I need them all at once, at the same time, all in the same place. I haven't ever really looked for that actually, now that I think about it.
Just trying 'make friends' who also like to hang out in cool outdoor places and climb. So far, it's enough effort for me without mixing in stuff like romance and/or physical intimacy.
I don't have time to date! I'm trying to find climbing buddies!
Such dirty dirty minds. I'm trying to make new friends and the first thing you guys think of is sex!
What is this place?!
You pervs!
eh, I think partnerships of whatever kind - be it solely climbing or otherwise - if they are going to happen, will do so in their own time. Fretting over it, while passes the time while bored in front of the computer, is just a little silly.
Right back to just chillin' for now. Yes, it was a good chill pill!
Have fun out there!
cheers
ls
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ladyscarlett wrote: wonderwoman wrote: macherry wrote: does the op actually climb or is she always looking for a fresh piece of ass just sayin' well, one can have it both ways. Hmmm. Well, I DO feel like I climb, and I AM often looking at the views, ass and otherwise. But I don't find that I need them all at once, at the same time, all in the same place. I haven't ever really looked for that actually, now that I think about it. Just trying 'make friends' who also like to hang out in cool outdoor places and climb. So far, it's enough effort for me without mixing in stuff like romance and/or physical intimacy. I don't have time to date! I'm trying to find climbing buddies! Such dirty dirty minds. I'm trying to make new friends and the first thing you guys think of is sex! What is this place?! You pervs! eh, I think partnerships of whatever kind - be it solely climbing or otherwise - if they are going to happen, will do so in their own time. Fretting over it, while passes the time while bored in front of the computer, is just a little silly. Right back to just chillin' for now. Yes, it was a good chill pill! Have fun out there! cheers ls
I'll bite...
You're full of crap, ls. 
Do a line-for-line comparison, your original post vs. the post quoted here.
What manner of response were you expecting? I guess our interpretation of innuendo is at odds with your suggestion of it...
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wonderwoman wrote: macherry wrote: does the op actually climb or is she always looking for a fresh piece of ass just sayin' well, one can have it both ways.
This is why I love this woman! 
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I'll be in California this fall... I'll climb with you if you promise to wear just the arm things!
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ladyscarlett wrote: wonderwoman wrote: macherry wrote: does the op actually climb or is she always looking for a fresh piece of ass just sayin' well, one can have it both ways. Hmmm. Well, I DO feel like I climb, and I AM often looking at the views, ass and otherwise. But I don't find that I need them all at once, at the same time, all in the same place. I haven't ever really looked for that actually, now that I think about it. Just trying 'make friends' who also like to hang out in cool outdoor places and climb. So far, it's enough effort for me without mixing in stuff like romance and/or physical intimacy. I don't have time to date! I'm trying to find climbing buddies! Such dirty dirty minds. I'm trying to make new friends and the first thing you guys think of is sex! What is this place?! You pervs! eh, I think partnerships of whatever kind - be it solely climbing or otherwise - if they are going to happen, will do so in their own time. Fretting over it, while passes the time while bored in front of the computer, is just a little silly. Right back to just chillin' for now. Yes, it was a good chill pill! Have fun out there! cheers ls
I'm no perv!
I guess we all 'misunderstood' your intentions, then. 
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Yeah LS likes to write her climbing partner requests as though she's looking for luv!
Me thinks she IS looking for luv, but also a climbing partner.
YOU GO GIRL!
Oh damn I can't believe I just said that. 
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I'll give you a serious answer. I climb with quite a range of different people. If I am climbing locally, I call up/text local friends. Its never nagging if they are as into climbing as you are. Some times my friends and I text each other every day to plan climbing trips.
If you really annoy them, they will tell you. If this is the case, they ether don't like climbing that much, or just can't stand you. Either way, you don't want to be hanging around them any way.
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SHOW HIM YOUR RACK!!! (and if it's a her then take photos)
In all seriousness, finding partners in a good climbing community generally isn't that tough. If you find people who want to climb, then they'll be equally as interested in pursuing the interest as you are. If you're finding yourself out on a limb, not knowing if the potential partner is interested or not, then you've probably stumbled on two things: either 1) they're really not climbers who are interested in climbing on a regular basis or; 2) you've got a reputation as someone to avoid as a climbing partner.
Hopefully it isn't #2, but #1 can be rather annoying over time. The trick to beating #1 is to find people who are avid climbers (i.e. - not someone who climbs every now and again, but someone climbs A LOT instead). The trick to beating #2 is, well, proving that you're worthy.
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Just flash that pretty smile at him or her, be honest, and keep that upbeat attitude and I imagine that you'll get whatever you want (seduction for climbing partner or more) fast.
ladyscarlett wrote: So I'm looking for a little advice about climbing buddies. How does one seduce a climbing buddy? I don't mean getting out on the first date, I mean the second, the third, etc... Do I wait three days to call after our first day trip? When does being patient look like lack of ambition to the other person? When does asking to go out climbing become annoying nagging? And how long SHOULD one wait for a ping? Or does the fact that I don't get a ping means that I lose in the game of climbing partners? I'm all flustered here waiting for the phone to ring, and I don't know any of the standard rules... what if I become a blond, would that help? Heh - flame away... thanks! ls |
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zeke_sf
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Your problem is you went on a day trip.
Two people + opposite sex + camping + booze = fun times
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zeke_sf
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zeke_sf wrote: Your problem is you went on a day trip. Two people + opposite sex + camping + booze = fun times
You know, I was being narrow-minded in the opposite sex thing.
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Okay - If we're going to be serious, here is how someone might seduce me into becoming her climbing partner:
You need to be as motivated as I am to climb. Show me that you are a motivated partner who will help me push my limits, will do your share (ie I don't want to be flaking the rope every time we get to the base of a climb) and who won't bail out on a climbing date.
Competence in safety is also a must. This includes ability to learn from mistakes as well as being open to constructive criticism. If you can't learn as you go along, you can't climb with me.
If you can show me these two things, we might have the beginning of a meaningful climbing relationship. Maybe....
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ladyscarlett
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wonderwoman wrote: I'm no perv! I guess we all 'misunderstood' your intentions, then.
Awww, as a perv myself, I love keeping company with other pervs. I find that fellow pervs have similarly vivid imaginations...but I understand.
I will admit to taking a special pleasure in the double entendre, so yes, many times, I find myself incorporating it. For me, there's nothing wrong with getting the 'serious' answer AND the much much much more fun answer with some delicate wording.
So thank you for both responses. The fun and the serious, cause I really do like it both ways...at the same time! 
And hearing people's past experiences in developing climbing partnerships is quite helpful for this n00b. Cause I'm learning that climbing outdoors is not just about being able to pull that crazy move from hold A to hold B.
Once again, cheers!
ls
PS - yes, I actually DO have a dirty mind, but it doesn't show as well on the interwebz.
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wonderwoman wrote: Okay - If we're going to be serious, here is how someone might seduce me into becoming her climbing partner: You need to be as motivated as I am to climb. Show me that you are a motivated partner who will help me push my limits, will do your share (ie I don't want to be flaking the rope every time we get to the base of a climb) and who won't bail out on a climbing date. Competence in safety is also a must. This includes ability to learn from mistakes as well as being open to constructive criticism. If you can't learn as you go along, you can't climb with me. If you can show me these two things, we might have the beginning of a meaningful climbing relationship. Maybe....
+1
That's ^^ essentially what I was saying.
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While I admit that I initially looked at this thread hoping it would reveal someone's secret longing for me (not that it would lead to anything, as I'm happily married, but who doesn't love an Ego Boost?), I was pretty sure after reading the OP that it was about cultivating climbing partnerships rather than romances. I was a little surprised (or maybe not) that everyone responded to the prurient side of the double entendre. Not that it wasn't entertaining...
One very simple thing that I try to do is to have a pen and paper with me at the crag, so I can exchange contact info with prospective partners. Trying to remember email addresses never works, especially at my age. I also make a point of contacting people within a week or two of meeting them, to avoid the awkwardness of having to remind them of how we met months later.
Also, if someone contacts me and I can't join them, I make a point of suggesting alternatives, and reaching out to them to initiate other outings. I know if I invite someone a couple times and they decline, I figure they aren't into climbing with me or aren't very available, and I'll leave it up to them to let me know when they want to climb.
Good luck; Hope you find people to climb with (and whatever else) a bunch!
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I think this is the sort of thing that slowly develops and/or shifts. Some of the important points are: does your potential partner enjoy the same type of climbing as you? do your schedules mesh reasonably well? do you have a similar attitude about how hard to push yourself and what constitutes an achievement? That takes many outings to really figure out. Also, peoples' lives change and they often become far less motivated about climbing... You have to watch for that and shift more of your climbing to other partners.
In short: DIVERSIFY YOUR PORTFOLIO.
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Don't wait for the phone to ring. Pick it up, dial it, Keep doing it. Don' wait to hear 'let's go climbing!' Be the one saying it - 'let's go climbing.'
And then have some things in mind.
But seduction will work too...
DMT
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I like a nice candle-lit dinner, good food and the sound of bleating sheep in the background. Don't judge.
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brianri wrote: ladyscarlett, I like you. You have a great attitude and you're cute. How do I seduce you?
Creepy bi-coastal stalker.
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lol. I really enjoyed reading this... Anyway, as a sidenote... finding climbing buddies IS a lot like dating. So, I say get your climbing friends to hook you up with some of their friends. I've been on so many awkward blind belay date type things that I am LITERALLY scarred for life. However, I have also met some pretty ace of people through the process... a lot with similar styles and a great passion for climbing. Also tell your current climbing friends if they ever want someone to climb with you're definitely down for it. That way, THEY'll contact you out of the blue and you'll be like... HELL YA! No major planning on my part.
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ladyscarlett wrote: How does one seduce a climbing buddy?
First dont be too subtle. I have seen your picture, that smile of yours is a big hook that shoudl at least get some attention.
One good way as while climbing and he is lowering you, just before you toutch the ground; push off the rock in to his arms. and say "oops I sliped" and smile.
your in california if I see correctly, its hot out. Go climbing and strip down and show some clevage or somthing.
ladyscarlett wrote: I don't mean getting out on the first date, I mean the second, the third, etc...
good plan, guys dont what the ladies too easy, but a kiss or so should be enough to keep his attention
ladyscarlett wrote: Do I wait three days to call after our first day trip?
ladyscarlett wrote: When does being patient look like lack of ambition to the other person?
guy do like the girl to take some initiative, go call him.
ladyscarlett wrote: When does asking to go out climbing become annoying nagging?
if its more than twice a day and more than three times if you have not heard back yet in the length of a work week. If he likes you or wants to hang out ect ect he will get back to you.
ladyscarlett wrote: And how long SHOULD one wait for a ping? Or does the fact that I don't get a ping means that I lose in the game of climbing partners? see above I'm all flustered here waiting for the phone to ring, and I don't know any of the standard rules...
Not to worry, there are a lot of people out there. we all have to learn some time and the rules are flexable depending on how much the other person likes you. If you do not hear from him is a few days try again and set up a climbing date or what ever. you know he is a climber so start out with activities you both can relate to.
ladyscarlett wrote: what if I become a blond, would that help?
No I have seen your pic. If you go blond I will personaly drive the 1900 mile to beat you. Blonds are not as phat as the magazines led people to belive
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wonderwoman wrote: ladyscarlett wrote: wonderwoman wrote: macherry wrote: does the op actually climb or is she always looking for a fresh piece of ass just sayin' well, one can have it both ways. Hmmm. Well, I DO feel like I climb, and I AM often looking at the views, ass and otherwise. But I don't find that I need them all at once, at the same time, all in the same place. I haven't ever really looked for that actually, now that I think about it. Just trying 'make friends' who also like to hang out in cool outdoor places and climb. So far, it's enough effort for me without mixing in stuff like romance and/or physical intimacy. I don't have time to date! I'm trying to find climbing buddies! Such dirty dirty minds. I'm trying to make new friends and the first thing you guys think of is sex! What is this place?! You pervs! eh, I think partnerships of whatever kind - be it solely climbing or otherwise - if they are going to happen, will do so in their own time. Fretting over it, while passes the time while bored in front of the computer, is just a little silly. Right back to just chillin' for now. Yes, it was a good chill pill! Have fun out there! cheers ls I'm no perv! I guess we all 'misunderstood' your intentions, then.
no you didn't,
this is typical LS posts
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Learn how to climb offwidths and slabs like a fucking animal. Then get beastly fit. You will be dragged out on every fucking alpine trip that's going so you can gun the rope on the shitty pitches that everyone else is scared of.
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ladyscarlett wrote: wonderwoman wrote: I'm no perv! I guess we all 'misunderstood' your intentions, then. Awww, as a perv myself, I love keeping company with other pervs. I find that fellow pervs have similarly vivid imaginations...but I understand. I will admit to taking a special pleasure in the double entendre, so yes, many times, I find myself incorporating it. For me, there's nothing wrong with getting the 'serious' answer AND the much much much more fun answer with some delicate wording. So thank you for both responses. The fun and the serious, cause I really do like it both ways...at the same time! And hearing people's past experiences in developing climbing partnerships is quite helpful for this n00b. Cause I'm learning that climbing outdoors is not just about being able to pull that crazy move from hold A to hold B. Once again, cheers! ls PS - yes, I actually DO have a dirty mind, but it doesn't show as well on the interwebz.
Oh, we know all about your double entendre's and dirty mind. They keep us laffing inbetween majid's incomprehendable posts. 
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sungam wrote: Learn how to climb offwidths and slabs like a fucking animal. Then get beastly fit. You will be dragged out on every fucking alpine trip that's going so you can gun the rope on the shitty pitches that everyone else is scared of.
This sounds awesome upon first glance. And then I heard in my mind...
"She's a fucking animal! beastly..."
I'm not sure...
but it's got a strange appeal to that is tempting.
Can't wait to hear it for real!
Cheers
LS
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ladyscarlett wrote: sungam wrote: Learn how to climb offwidths and slabs like a fucking animal. Then get beastly fit. You will be dragged out on every fucking alpine trip that's going so you can gun the rope on the shitty pitches that everyone else is scared of. This sounds awesome upon first glance. And then I heard in my mind... "She's a fucking animal! beastly..." I'm not sure... but it's got a strange appeal to that is tempting. Can't wait to hear it for real! Cheers LS
Well, I would say it, but I don't think my wife would be too happy....
Otherwise, what Grant mention above, having a pen and paper at the crag. As you seem to be single, you should have a bit a of free time to hit some crags even w/o a partner. Me, I'm being held captive by a gang of munchkins, so I feel compelled to have a partner when I'm occasionaly set free for good behavior. Sometimes you'll find partners sometimes not. Eitherway, I'm sure you could get any number of climbers names, numbers, emails.
Actually, I think I will start doing that more myself. As most of my partners are people that climb, not climbers.
Happy Hunting, Don
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ilikepargo
Jun 16, 2010, 7:52 PM
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You're right. It's tough. And while there's something positive about experiencing a variety of partners, that also can endanger you with those partners who aren't quite as safe. Further, you're left sometimes, with no partner at all.
I suspect that you'd at least have a shot at finding a partner in So CA more easily than you seem to be finding one in your current situation.
(This post was edited by ilikepargo on Jun 16, 2010, 11:26 PM)
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welle
Jun 16, 2010, 8:31 PM
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dingus wrote: Don't wait for the phone to ring. Pick it up, dial it, Keep doing it. Don' wait to hear 'let's go climbing!' Be the one saying it - 'let's go climbing.'
ok, I'm going to give a little girly secret, so guys close your ears and eyes... BETA WARNING! Don't give the guy your number, but take his. So the burden to call is on you. This should apply to climbing partner situations as well.
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