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limeydave
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Now, I have nothing against folks taking their shirts off to climb at the crag on a sunny day, I've done it myself in the past, usually so I have a nice dry shirt to wear later.
But Sunday it was 55degrees. And the 8 guys listening to the ipod with the portable speakers, who obviously had their shirts off to impress the one girl in the group, were an embarrassment.
I hate to be a grade snob too, but if you are flailing all over 5.8, shouting "F@#$, rarrr!!", and kicking the rock while the ipod blares and you pump out 30ft off the ground, you are "that" guy.
Please don't be "that" guy.
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glahhg
Feb 17, 2009, 5:06 PM
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So what you're saying is that you have to "live up to" and "earn" your style. I could agree with that.
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climbingtrash
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limeydave wrote: Now, I have nothing against folks taking their shirts off to climb at the crag on a sunny day, I've done it myself in the past, usually so I have a nice dry shirt to wear later. But Sunday it was 55degrees. And the 8 guys listening to the ipod with the portable speakers, who obviously had their shirts off to impress the one girl in the group, were an embarrassment. I hate to be a grade snob too, but if you are flailing all over 5.8, shouting "F@#$, rarrr!!", and kicking the rock while the ipod blares and you pump out 30ft off the ground, you are "that" guy. Please don't be "that" guy.
H8ter!!! I'm sooo getting Goddezz to write a songz about you.
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altelis
Feb 17, 2009, 5:08 PM
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limeydave wrote: Now, I have nothing against folks taking their shirts off to climb at the crag on a sunny day, I've done it myself in the past, usually so I have a nice dry shirt to wear later. But Sunday it was 55degrees. And the 8 guys listening to the ipod with the portable speakers, who obviously had their shirts off to impress the one girl in the group, were an embarrassment. I hate to be a grade snob too, but if you are flailing all over 5.8, shouting "F@#$, rarrr!!", and kicking the rock while the ipod blares and you pump out 30ft off the ground, you are "that" guy. Please don't be "that" guy.
And people are fucking bitching about my silent dog who just lays at my feet! Ya'll should be ashamed.
I've asked people on multiple occasions to turn off their music, its not a gym. You'd be surprised how many people are flabbergasted I'd even asked- and I'm polite in person (contrary to some posts on the knob  )
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jeepnphreak
Feb 17, 2009, 5:13 PM
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Hum sounds like me. with out the ipod
Except Iam useally on a 5.11-12 before I start vocaling it and pumping out.
but hell Iam married so no one to really impress.
Except for when the wife got her shirt off *end day dream*
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limeydave wrote: Now, I have nothing against folks taking their shirts off to climb at the crag on a sunny day, I've done it myself in the past, usually so I have a nice dry shirt to wear later. But Sunday it was 55degrees. And the 8 guys listening to the ipod with the portable speakers, who obviously had their shirts off to impress the one girl in the group, were an embarrassment. I hate to be a grade snob too, but if you are flailing all over 5.8, shouting "F@#$, rarrr!!", and kicking the rock while the ipod blares and you pump out 30ft off the ground, you are "that" guy. Please don't be "that" guy.
i like you
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jermanimal
Feb 17, 2009, 5:22 PM
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Its like wearing sweatpants and Uggs in public. You are clearly doing it on purpose, and clearly look foolish.
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johnwesely
Feb 17, 2009, 5:27 PM
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At least its not uggs and tights. That's a disaster.
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petsfed
Feb 17, 2009, 6:17 PM
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limeydave wrote: Now, I have nothing against folks taking their shirts off to climb at the crag on a sunny day, I've done it myself in the past, usually so I have a nice dry shirt to wear later. But Sunday it was 55degrees. And the 8 guys listening to the ipod with the portable speakers, who obviously had their shirts off to impress the one girl in the group, were an embarrassment. I hate to be a grade snob too, but if you are flailing all over 5.8, shouting "F@#$, rarrr!!", and kicking the rock while the ipod blares and you pump out 30ft off the ground, you are "that" guy. Please don't be "that" guy.
What about screaming on every move on a 5.4? Is that still kosher?
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Carnage
Feb 17, 2009, 6:23 PM
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go to moores not pilot
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Wunderkind
Feb 17, 2009, 6:29 PM
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jeepnphreak wrote: Hum sounds like me. with out the ipod Except Iam useally on a 5.11-12 before I start vocaling it and pumping out. but hell Iam married so no one to really impress. Except for when the wife got her shirt off *end day dream*
That's crazy jeep b/c what you're describing here sounds like ME!! Except I usually don't pump out until I get on hard stuff. Like 13b or so. But yah, otherwise, I feel you bro.
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limeydave
Feb 17, 2009, 7:01 PM
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Carnage wrote: go to moores not pilot
Bit cold over there on a 55F day, but you're not wrong.
Sauratown would've been better, but it's still closed.
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asshat
Feb 17, 2009, 7:14 PM
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How about the same scenario but they have their boxer shorts pulled up waaay to high.
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CrazyPetie
Feb 17, 2009, 7:49 PM
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limeydave wrote: Now, I have nothing against folks taking their shirts off to climb at the crag on a sunny day, I've done it myself in the past, usually so I have a nice dry shirt to wear later. But Sunday it was 55degrees. And the 8 guys listening to the ipod with the portable speakers, who obviously had their shirts off to impress the one girl in the group, were an embarrassment. I hate to be a grade snob too, but if you are flailing all over 5.8, shouting "F@#$, rarrr!!", and kicking the rock while the ipod blares and you pump out 30ft off the ground, you are "that" guy. Please don't be "that" guy.
Dont hate. Not every rock climber has to be a sniveling nerd that hates music and feels insecure about them selves.
They just sound like newbs. Act like you've never done it before.
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Feb 17, 2009, 7:53 PM
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CrazyPetie wrote: Dont hate. Not every rock climber has to be a sniveling nerd that hates music and feels insecure about them selves. They just sound like newbs. Act like you've never done it before.
Yes they are LIVIN THE DREAM, baby.
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Carnage
Feb 17, 2009, 7:58 PM
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limeydave wrote: Carnage wrote: go to moores not pilot Bit cold over there on a 55F day, but you're not wrong. Sauratown would've been better, but it's still closed.
i miss sauratown too =(
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chadnsc
Feb 17, 2009, 8:10 PM
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jeepnphreak wrote: Hum sounds like me. without the ipod Except I am usually on a 5.11-12 before I start vocalizing it and pumping out. But hell I am married so no one to really impress. Except for when the wife got her shirt off *end day dream*
Wunderkind wrote: That's crazy jeep b/c what you're describing here sounds like ME!! Except I usually don't pump out until I get on hard stuff. Like 13b or so. But yah, otherwise, I feel you bro.
Above you can see two fine online examples of ‘that guy’.
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rsmillbern
Feb 17, 2009, 8:25 PM
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Damb Dave, now I wish I'd stripped off my shirt Sunday ;-). Next time, just for you, I'll see if I can find some tights as well...
Maybe I should have grunted climbing up that heinous 5.3 I mastered 
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Gmburns2000
Feb 17, 2009, 8:33 PM
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jermanimal wrote: Its like wearing sweatpants and Uggs in public. You are clearly doing it on purpose, and clearly look foolish.
fixed
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Wunderkind
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chadnsc wrote: Above you can see two fine online examples of ‘that guy’.
Nothing is more discouraging than unappreciated sarcasm.
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chadnsc
Feb 17, 2009, 8:52 PM
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. . .except possibly an undeserved ego.
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rockforlife
Feb 17, 2009, 8:55 PM
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Wunderkind wrote: chadnsc wrote: Above you can see two fine online examples of ‘that guy’. Nothing is more discouraging than unappreciated sarcasm spray.
fixed
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krusher4
Feb 17, 2009, 9:11 PM
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sounds like they were having fun and you were not....I don't think it's their fault maybe you should try having fun and not worry about everyone else.
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limeydave
Feb 17, 2009, 9:28 PM
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krusher4 wrote: sounds like they were having fun and you were not....I don't think it's their fault maybe you should try having fun and not worry about everyone else.
Not at all - I had a fine day out. ScoTt was there and we had a nice time.
I would've liked to have got on the climb they were ganking, but I've done it a few times already, so no biggie.
But I agree with you that if you want to look and act like a total tool and swear loudly with kids around, you have every right to do so.
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limeydave
Feb 17, 2009, 9:29 PM
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rsmillbern wrote: Damb Dave, now I wish I'd stripped off my shirt Sunday ;-). Next time, just for you, I'll see if I can find some tights as well... Maybe I should have grunted climbing up that heinous 5.3 I mastered
It's rated 5.5.
"SIZE!!!"
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