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Climbing with strangers

cms829 · · NJ · Joined Aug 2011 · Points: 90
Johny Q wrote: Probably a bit of both, but let me ask you this: If we can just for a second disregard the concern for your ego, which one will be more memorable and long lasting?
My ego? I dont have much of an ego. That's for sure. This has nothing to do with me on a personal level. Im not sure how you were raised but I was raised to appreciate people who are out there to help others, and to also take my own time to help others when my own skills can benefit another human being. The person who took the time out of their day to spend it with me and teach me a couple of things that I would take and expand upon will make a much larger impression on me then some buffoon who chose to attempt to belittle me and my attempt at learning how to climb safely. The person coming out of that with a bruised ego is the person doing the belittling. They may not know it at the time, but they will one day.

Ive said my peace here. Every time someone here types a sensible reply you tear it apart trying to find the negatives. Im sorry you act that way and I feel bad that you feel the need to do so. There is a massive difference in being a thorough person, and an instigator. Im not really sure I care what grade you climb, if your the next best thing of the sport, or if you cant lead 5.4. It makes no difference to me in the least bit. I dont care if you've never climbed a bit in your life, your still a human being and unless your a murderer or a arsonist or some other type of criminal, you still deserve to be respected. So with all the respect in the world, we can sit here and go back and forth for a year, in the end....In my mind, My opinion is based upon the general rules of society and being a giving and contributing member of such. And I'm sure its the same for you in your own mind. Goodbye. Be safe. Climb well!

Edit: Does anyone here know if there is an ignore feature on this forum? Ive never wanted to use that on any of the forums I frequent to learn new things and offer my advice, but at this point, I think I may. But I cannot find such a feature in the control panel. I have no need to review posts made by an "egotistical" person Like Johny Q. And yes that is in quotes.
Johny Q · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2011 · Points: 35
cms829 wrote: My ego? I dont have much of an ego. That's for sure. This has nothing to do with me on a personal level. It makes no difference to me in the least bit.
Yes? Then why do you keep writing manifestos that drag on and attempt to insult me? Why are you unable to keep from responding to my trolls? Your words and actions are not matching up. Your ego does rule you and that is obvious. The first step toward recovery is admitting you have a problem.
Mike · · Phoenix · Joined May 2006 · Points: 2,615
Glenn Schuler wrote:I'll be in town for work and was hoping to get some climbing in the weekend of the 4th - 5th of February if the weather cooperates. Sport, trad, lead , follow it's all good with me - happy to lead anything up to .11/.11+ range. Easier is fine too. I can drive as well as buy some after climb beverages. Help an out-of-town MP'er out! Shoot me a PM or call seven 1 nine 2 4 three ninety two seventy. Thanks, Glenn Schuler
Check this guy out. He just posted this. He must be a mega-noob! Man how I love to point the finger & laugh at noobies. I am so much better than them.
Johny Q · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2011 · Points: 35
Mike wrote: Check this guy out. He just posted this. He must be a mega-noob! Man how I love to point the finger & laugh at noobies. I am so much better than them.
Did your mom not hold you enough as a child? I head therapy works.
Tony B · · Around Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 24,665

All of my friend and climbing partner started as strangers.
It was said once already that intuition is a good guide - as are casual observations.
Now and then you get offers or solicit for climbing partners here or elsewhere over the net, right? Well, since intuition and direct observations are hard to read/make over the net, I check people's profiles out and particularly their comments. While not relevant to climbing ability, they may give a great indication of personality. I figure it's saved me some wasted time in the past doing so.
I also make my expectations/preferences clear and hope that people considering me as a partner realize who and what I am and filter accordingly, avoiding me if they are not going to have a good time around someone like me.

Glenn Schuler · · Monument, Co. · Joined Jun 2006 · Points: 1,330
Mike wrote: Check this guy out. He just posted this. He must be a mega-noob! Man how I love to point the finger & laugh at noobies. I am so much better than them.
Ha! thanks for the additional exposure for my request Mike. You know anyone in Albq. that will climb w/me? I got's references....
saguaro sandy · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 140

so I figured I would resurrect this thread since I was in this predicament once again due to my boyfriend's recent surgery. I think that Planet Granite has a great idea of announcing overhead for people seeking top rope or lead partners. I think it totally breaks the ice and instills confidence that the person is in fact capable of belaying at least by the gym's standards. I happened to be in town and ran into a girl I knew by a lucky accident. Even though I presented myself as a confident climber people were somewhat sketched out about my abilities as a belayer...i think.. If the gym announced people looking for climbing partners for the day I think that inhibition would be more put to rest so to say.

John Byrnes · · Fort Collins, CO · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 392
Stich wrote:Just avoid people WHO ARE TOO SERIOUS. That's the most important rule.
And never climb with anyone who wears a helmet.

Clearly too serious.
Cor · · Sandbagging since 1989 · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 1,445

Ya got product on yer shirt… Must be from eating a big Stich plate!

Ryan Palo · · Bend, oregon · Joined Aug 2006 · Points: 605

Ha, this is classic. I met Johnny Q this way. You dick!

Mark E Dixon · · Possunt, nec posse videntur · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 974
saguaro sandy wrote: Even though I presented myself as a confident climber people were somewhat sketched out about my abilities
This is known as sound judgment. You may have heard of this from other people.
Tim Stich · · Colorado Springs, Colorado · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 1,520

Holy smokes, where did that watermelon helmet picture come from? It must be hosted on the dying hard drive archives of rec.climbing or some Hungarian mirror site.

John Byrnes · · Fort Collins, CO · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 392
Stich wrote:Holy smokes, where did that watermelon helmet picture come from?
If I'm not mistaken, it originally came from your kitchen, long ago.
mountain dog · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 45

I usually climb with my wife, however she's been busy lately so I went to the rock gym alone the other day assuming i could easily find a belay. So, i seen a guy standing around and asked "hey bud, mind giving me a belay?" His response, "sure". Me, "cool, everything's all good right, you know how to belay" him "don't worry i got a GriGri and it will catch you if i don't". needless to say, i ended up in the boulder room.

J Q · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2012 · Points: 50
Ryan Palo wrote:Ha, this is classic. I met Johnny Q this way. You dick!
I know, and you thought that partner really was gonna show up. Two weeks later you figured it out!!
The Rope Gun · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 5

There should never be 2 people at the gym on autobelays. Never. Use your social skills and be open to climb with new foulks. You may learn something. And what's wrong with gri gri catching your fall?!

Colonel Mustard · · Sacramento, CA · Joined Sep 2005 · Points: 1,241
The Rope Gun wrote:There should never be 2 people at the gym on autobelays. Never. Use your social skills and be open to climb with new foulks. You may learn something. And what's wrong with gri gri catching your fall?!
Absolutes are hardly ever right.

For instance: If you want to catch me for 10 laps of up/down climbing without fair play in return, be my guest.
The Rope Gun · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 5
Colonel Mustard wrote: Absolutes are hardly ever right. For instance: If you want to catch me for 10 laps of up/down climbing without fair play in return, be my guest.
I disagree. Climbing on auto belay takes off 10 % of body weight so essentially it is cheating. If I belay you on 10 you should belay me on 10 in return. Fair game!
Colonel Mustard · · Sacramento, CA · Joined Sep 2005 · Points: 1,241

Wrong. I have an hour and some change at the gym. If I can spend almost all that time bouldering, traversing, and doing the auto belay, I got far more out of it than spending half my time belaying somebody who is concerned with the issue of possible auto belay assist.

chuffnugget · · Bolder, CO · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 0

82% of statistics are made up

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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