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maculated
Aug 26, 2005, 10:14 PM
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In reply to: Sorry for missing the point Mac but what are you climbing?
Supposed to be West Face of Leaning Tower, but it fell through because my boss hurt himself and can't take care of my dog, and I have to take care of him.
As for the triathelete thing, I'm glad you said that, I always wonder if I'm weird for being that way too . . . we need to have another balls out vacation, Trac!
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blonde_loves_bolts
Aug 26, 2005, 10:22 PM
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Maculated,
At least you're confident with yourself and the fact that you have a stronger than average physique for a woman... When I was an assistant coach for a high school rowing team, the first thing the girls worried about was whether the extra sets would make their thighs look big in their jeans.
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mother_sheep
Aug 27, 2005, 12:00 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: Sorry for missing the point Mac but what are you climbing? Supposed to be West Face of Leaning Tower, but it fell through because my boss hurt himself and can't take care of my dog, and I have to take care of him. As for the triathelete thing, I'm glad you said that, I always wonder if I'm weird for being that way too . . . we need to have another balls out vacation, Trac!
Yeah, we do and we will. I miss ya! We've got lots to catch up on. :-)
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maculated
Aug 27, 2005, 2:01 AM
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In reply to: When I was an assistant coach for a high school rowing team, the first thing the girls worried about was whether the extra sets would make their thighs look big in their jeans.
My dear, when I was in high school, my thighs already looked big in the jeans. Irish breeding stock'll get you every time.
I bet I'll be reall good at birthin' babies, and I already know I'm useful around the farm. Just imagine if I were out eating potatoes and drinkin' Guiness! :)
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clausti
Aug 27, 2005, 4:24 AM
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In reply to: I bet I'll be reall good at birthin' babies, and I already know I'm useful around the farm. Just imagine if I were out eating potatoes and drinkin' Guiness! :)
hey, feel bad for those of us who cant drink guiness! or, who cant drink more than one without being trashed! i like pototoes though. and c-sections...
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ecocliffchick
Aug 29, 2005, 1:10 PM
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So where are we supposed to meet the climbing guys who
(1) actually want a relationship,
(2) aren't afraid of commitment, and
(3) don't want to run away from you because they think adventure trumps romance every time....?
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kimmyt
Aug 29, 2005, 1:50 PM
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In reply to: So where are we supposed to meet the climbing guys who (1) actually want a relationship, (2) aren't afraid of commitment, and (3) don't want to run away from you because they think adventure trumps romance every time....?
I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you. :D
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taino
Aug 29, 2005, 2:02 PM
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Braggart. :wink:
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kimmyt
Aug 29, 2005, 2:02 PM
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it was too hard to resist the urge.
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lewisiarediviva
Aug 30, 2005, 3:09 AM
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Mac, a toast from one Guiness to another!
I've often looked at this thread but never thought I could say much, but I was just reminded of something a friend told me years ago. We had been hanging out (like walking to class) I remember- and I borrowed his car a few times, but it was never more than that. Suddenly he was getting married. I liked the girl, she was very nice, but I had talked to this guy enough to think I knew something about him. I couldn't stand it, so I asked "Why her?"
You'll never guess what he said!
"She's the marring type, she's easy [to]."
Kimmyt, love the quote.
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macherry
Aug 30, 2005, 4:21 PM
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i love my geeky, normal guy!!!!!!!!!
......doesn't climb much, but he does kick ass on a mtn. bike!!!
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charley
Aug 30, 2005, 7:46 PM
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In reply to: i love my geeky, normal guy!!!!!!!!! ......doesn't climb much, but he does kick ass on a mtn. bike!!!
Does your hubby know about this normal guy. Your husband is the guy who rock climbs a bit, rides a mtn. bike, rides a motorcycle, and works in another country, eh. Besides that he is married to this rockclimbing, ski bum chick.
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macherry
Aug 30, 2005, 8:09 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: i love my geeky, normal guy!!!!!!!!! ......doesn't climb much, but he does kick ass on a mtn. bike!!! Does your hubby know about this normal guy. Your husband is the guy who rock climbs a bit, rides a mtn. bike, rides a motorcycle, and works in another country, eh. Besides that he is married to this rockclimbing, ski bum chick.
damn! charley he might lurk here!!!
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shorty
Aug 30, 2005, 8:18 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: i love my geeky, normal guy!!!!!!!!! ......doesn't climb much, but he does kick ass on a mtn. bike!!! Does your hubby know about this normal guy. Your husband is the guy who rock climbs a bit, rides a mtn. bike, rides a motorcycle, and works in another country, eh. Besides that he is married to this rockclimbing, ski bum chick. damn! charley he might lurk here!!!
Don' cha know.
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macherry
Aug 30, 2005, 8:45 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: i love my geeky, normal guy!!!!!!!!! ......doesn't climb much, but he does kick ass on a mtn. bike!!! Does your hubby know about this normal guy. Your husband is the guy who rock climbs a bit, rides a mtn. bike, rides a motorcycle, and works in another country, eh. Besides that he is married to this rockclimbing, ski bum chick. damn! charley he might lurk here!!! Nah. He's probably cruising for nubile biker babes on www.bcmtnbike.com.eh Don' cha know.
familiar with the site shorty???
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maww
Aug 30, 2005, 8:58 PM
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Mac, normal boys are highly overrated. All the men I have been interested in have been fairly normal until I met my beau. He's not normal in the least - he'd rather backpack for a week than spend a night in a bar. He may not be a climber but he bikes, hikes & backpacks with the best of 'em. :)
Normal is way overrated and you are far too cool for a normal guy! He would never fully appreciate you if he were normal. Hang in there hun.
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irish_ice
Aug 30, 2005, 9:08 PM
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Ha a date! What's that? Last date I went on was forever ago and was set up with a guy I knew of but did not know. Schmuck if you ask me and he climbs. Sucky.
Here lately met an amazing guy. Haven't been on a date with him, but hung out a bit. Waiting for the ball to drop. The last time I really liked a guy it the ball dropped HARD and I'm still trying to find the value in those 4 1/2 years.
Mac, firstly I'm irish too (hence the name) got the "childbearin' hips" too, but prefer Harp over Guiness. Not that you need more advice or want it from me, but in my opinion there is no such thing as normal, there is variety. I also believe there is someone out there for everyone, the trick is to see the door when it's open and walk through it. I don't know you well, but you seem like an awesome person and when you're not looking some guy is gonna come along and you're gonna say "daaaaammmmnn". Unfourtunately, have to go through the thornes to get to the rose. That's my take on it anyway. Hope it helps.
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kimmyt
Aug 30, 2005, 9:46 PM
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In reply to: Mac, normal boys are highly overrated. All the men I have been interested in have been fairly normal until I met my beau. He's not normal in the least - he'd rather backpack for a week than spend a night in a bar. He may not be a climber but he bikes, hikes & backpacks with the best of 'em. :) Normal is way overrated and you are far too cool for a normal guy! He would never fully appreciate you if he were normal. Hang in there hun.
bwahahahahaha, so THAT's the reason you've been so AWOL from the coffee shop of late! Too busy with the morning sex!
K.
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Aug 30, 2005, 9:54 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: i love my geeky, normal guy!!!!!!!!! ......doesn't climb much, but he does kick ass on a mtn. bike!!! Does your hubby know about this normal guy. Your husband is the guy who rock climbs a bit, rides a mtn. bike, rides a motorcycle, and works in another country, eh. Besides that he is married to this rockclimbing, ski bum chick. damn! charley he might lurk here!!! Nah. He's probably cruising for nubile biker babes on www.bcmtnbike.com.eh Don' cha know. familiar with the site shorty???
www.bcbabeswhoheliski.com.eh
www.hooterswaitresseslookingforgolfers.com
www.topropebettyslookingforneverhasbeenhackerclimbers.com
Plus, I drop all my business cards in the ladies' restrooms with the line, "For an adequate time, call ..."
You betcha.
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Aug 30, 2005, 11:33 PM
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I too have the "Irish-Gift" and frankly I'm starting to LOVE it, besides I can't really do much about it right? And I know I'm not NORMAL...as stated before "what is normal?" I've come to the conclusion that until I find a guy that likes me for me and accepts the things that I do (rock climbing most importantly) I'm living the single life!! I've found a couple, but some strange things have gotten in the way; mainly Iraq and some cheating!! I've also learned to stop looking and let them find you; when you aren't looking the good ones tend to find you! Hang in there...and Keep Climbing!
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Aug 31, 2005, 4:46 AM
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This thread is horribly misnamed - it suggests that a guy who would actually say that, out loud, to you, is normal. :?: :!: I ask to redub it "It's official - [you] can't date a prick" which, incidentally, sounds to me like a good thing. Climb on.
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Aug 31, 2005, 1:48 PM
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In reply to: Don't worry, you're not alone. I mean, what would you talk about with a guy that doesn't do ANYTHING? "Um, so....how was your day?" "It was great, I sent this amazing project I've been working....." *blank stare* "Nevermind. It was good, you?" "Good." *crickets chirping* "Wanna have sex now?" "OK" K.
Brilliant! :D
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oldrnotboldr
Aug 31, 2005, 4:25 PM
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Well, I had sprained an ankle once dancing some years ago, I was returning from a 3 week climbing trek in northern Ontario and hitting a few bars on the way. When I got to the last one I was pretty well blitzed. Started dancing on the table with some gal. Staggered a bit too much to one side and decked. Too embarrassed (macho?) for the next week to admit it. Everyone thought I did it climbing.
My wife is a nonclimber. She has never tried to impose any restrictions on my climbing, or kayaking, etc. A three week solo trek is common place every year. She has a great deal of trust and knows I will always return. A female climber of mine (maried to a nonclimber) has gone on a three month trek to South America without a problem from hubby.
It's not so much if the person is a climber, or even physically active as much as what their personality and character is. It's like prepping for your next lecture, do the research, compare research, etc.
Heck maybe even request a resume! Dating isn't all its bragged up to be anyway.
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kimmyt
Aug 31, 2005, 6:46 PM
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Does your understanding wife know that you're dancing drunkenly on tabletops with other women?
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oldrnotboldr
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The drunken table dancing was before we were married, wasn't dating her then. I seldom drink anymore and the last time I was in a bar was new years eve, with her. A year after that I pretty much quit drinking as I got tired of spending the money on nothing. The money saved from 2 nights of partying bought a new rope.
And honestly, "some years ago" translates to 15 years. We have been married for 12 years. Now I'm showing my age!
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