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ladyscarlett
Mar 31, 2010, 5:46 PM
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I went to Joshua Tree this past week, and I found this climbing chick who I haven't seen in a bit. It had been a while since she had been out there, and although the trip had it's own challenges, mentally and physically, she was avidly remembering how much she loved climbing big hard things, and being on top, even when it's a sweaty struggle to get there!
And every time she would entertain fantasies that maybe, just maybe she actually could climb, her partner would say juuuuuust the right thing to make her feel stupid, awkward, clumsy, inadequate, weak, cowardly, and an all around general failure. And when she told her partner as much, it still didn't stop. Brought to a new level of frustration, she was tempted to cut the trip days short and just head home. Then she stopped to think, if her climbing partner makes her want to STOP climbing, maybe it was time to give each other a little space. He's a good guy, and they had many good times in the past, but as with so many things, it's all about the good fit!
So....
Auditions for the Climbing Harem are officially open.
cheers
LS
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jt512
Mar 31, 2010, 5:50 PM
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ladyscarlett wrote: ...she was avidly remembering how much she loved climbing big hard things, and being on top, even when it's a sweaty struggle to get there! Auditions for the Climbing Harem are officially open.
That certainly sounds like an opportunity for some lucky single climber.
Jay
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jeepnphreak
Mar 31, 2010, 5:53 PM
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hummm I wonder if my wife would allow a mistress...
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squishy654
Mar 31, 2010, 6:09 PM
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Can you do dishes and cook? Laundry is a plus but not required...
Do you want kids?
What's your sign?
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ladyscarlett
Mar 31, 2010, 6:47 PM
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Man, you guys are sooo dirtee!!
I'm talking about climbing, don't know what you're talking about!
HA!
Just looking for someone to work through the lovely tight spots with me. And we can't forget feeling out that exposure!
The question is, are you a good fit?
cheers
ls
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caughtinside
Mar 31, 2010, 6:50 PM
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I'm confused... this guy says you're lame in the sack?
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Mar 31, 2010, 7:08 PM
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ladyscarlett wrote: I went to Joshua Tree this past week, and I found this climbing chick who I haven't seen in a bit. It had been a while since she had been out there, and although the trip had it's own challenges, mentally and physically, she was avidly remembering how much she loved climbing big hard things, and being on top, even when it's a sweaty struggle to get there! And every time she would entertain fantasies that maybe, just maybe she actually could climb, her partner would say juuuuuust the right thing to make her feel stupid, awkward, clumsy, inadequate, weak, cowardly, and an all around general failure. And when she told her partner as much, it still didn't stop. Brought to a new level of frustration, she was tempted to cut the trip days short and just head home. Then she stopped to think, if her climbing partner makes her want to STOP climbing, maybe it was time to give each other a little space. He's a good guy, and they had many good times in the past, but as with so many things, it's all about the good fit! So.... Auditions for the Climbing Harem are officially open. cheers LS
Can you post a picture of her rack?
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ladyscarlett
Mar 31, 2010, 7:23 PM
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Her rack is pitifully small, so much so, that it won't show up in pics.
But to describe it to you...
3 locking biners
3 trad draws
#3 BD cam
like I said, pitifully small as its still in it's initial growth stage, but she's looking to add to it this season as soon as she gets some money together.
That being said, I know for a fact that she will happily compensate for the pitiful rack by hauling that beer to the top. She says she might as well equalize the weight one way or another! I think it's the idea of 'might as well wait with a beer in hand while her rack comes along a little more...'
Cheers
ls
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macherry
Mar 31, 2010, 7:46 PM
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i can see where this thread is heading.......
bets?
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edge
Mar 31, 2010, 7:57 PM
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macherry wrote: i can see where this thread is heading....... bets?
I dunno. All this talk about small racks has me titillated.
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johnwesely
Mar 31, 2010, 8:10 PM
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edge wrote: macherry wrote: i can see where this thread is heading....... bets? I dunno. All this talk about small racks has me titillated.
Really, anymore than a handful is just a waste.
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dagibbs
Mar 31, 2010, 8:11 PM
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If I lived down California way, I'd be auditioning -- unless of course, this climber chick is into long-distance climbing relationships.
I have been known to travel to climb, if things sound right.
Other women I've climbed with have been happy with my equipment, too.
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Mar 31, 2010, 8:35 PM
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johnwesely wrote: edge wrote: macherry wrote: i can see where this thread is heading....... bets? I dunno. All this talk about small racks has me titillated. Really, anymore than a handful is just a waste.
Hmm, climbsomething will soon arrive as the leader of the itty bitty titty committee, to welcome a new member?
Actually, I've seen CS's rack in person, and it's actually much bigger than you'd expect. It just never shows up in photos... (Probably because it never leaves the garage.)
G
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kovacs69
Mar 31, 2010, 8:37 PM
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macherry wrote: i can see where this thread is heading....... bets?
Where its heading?!? Where its been!
Wish I lived in Cali...I would try out for the part.
JB
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Mar 31, 2010, 8:46 PM
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ladyscarlett wrote: Man, you guys are sooo dirtee!! I'm talking about climbing, don't know what you're talking about! HA! Just looking for someone to work through the lovely tight spots with me. And we can't forget feeling out that exposure! The question is, are you a good fit? cheers ls
I'd be more than happy to be part of the climbing harem, just as long as you folks come to me, or you pay for my traveling expenses.
I don't climb hard but by contrast your lady friend will feel like a hard bodied pro when compared to the flabby skinba g that is me.
I always bring a huge rack.
I always have good fattening food.
I always have good booze in the tent.
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ladyscarlett
Mar 31, 2010, 8:49 PM
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johnwesely wrote: edge wrote: macherry wrote: i can see where this thread is heading....... bets? I dunno. All this talk about small racks has me titillated. Really, anymore than a handful is just a waste.
I would think that depends on the hands. What is one handful for one, might be half a handful for another! More isn't always better, but I can definitely imagine situations where TWO handfuls better than one. mmmmmm.
ls
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macherry
Mar 31, 2010, 9:08 PM
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ladyscarlett wrote: johnwesely wrote: edge wrote: macherry wrote: i can see where this thread is heading....... bets? I dunno. All this talk about small racks has me titillated. Really, anymore than a handful is just a waste. I would think that depends on the hands. What is one handful for one, might be half a handful for another! More isn't always better, but I can definitely imagine situations where TWO handfuls better than one. mmmmmm. ls
are you looking for a climbing partner or does this belong on craigslist.
really!?!?!
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macherry
Mar 31, 2010, 9:11 PM
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when even the OP starts making sex innuendo, it's time for community.
where it was destined from the beginning.
ma
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caughtinside
Mar 31, 2010, 9:14 PM
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macherry wrote: when even the OP starts making sex innuendo, it's time for community. where it was destined from the beginning. ma
Another climbing related post moved to community. Well done mods.
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dagibbs
Mar 31, 2010, 9:15 PM
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macherry wrote: when even the OP starts making sex innuendo, it's time for community. ma
I think the OP had innuendo in her OP.
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caughtinside
Mar 31, 2010, 9:16 PM
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dagibbs wrote: macherry wrote: when even the OP starts making sex innuendo, it's time for community. ma I think the OP had innuendo in her OP.
Yeah, it was a funny, irreverent post about climbing partnerships with some innuendo for fun.
But we're all pretty tightly wound on this climbing site, so to community it goes.
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macherry
Mar 31, 2010, 9:17 PM
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caughtinside wrote: macherry wrote: when even the OP starts making sex innuendo, it's time for community. where it was destined from the beginning. ma Another climbing related post moved to community. Well done mods.
serously, climbing. well, whatever. even the BET (climbing related) live here.
carry on
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k.l.k
Mar 31, 2010, 9:18 PM
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macherry wrote: when even the OP starts making sex innuendo, it's time for community.
yeah, but it's her schtick.
so to speak.
i thought it was mildly clever.
now all those threads in gear, on the other hand, where all the boys compare the size of their cams, now that's a real cesspool.
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caughtinside
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macherry wrote: caughtinside wrote: macherry wrote: when even the OP starts making sex innuendo, it's time for community. where it was destined from the beginning. ma Another climbing related post moved to community. Well done mods. serously, climbing. well, whatever. even the BET (climbing related) live here. carry on
In the future, any time you may be tempted to move a thread, do us all a favor and just DON'T.
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