Sunday, October 11, 2009

BLACK ICE


jake and i headed out to little si today. it was freezing, so of course the rock was good. we were the only ones there besides a couple guys who bailed cuz it was cold. then tom and chris came up to try techno again.
ive been feeling good lately, but i hadnt been out since last weekend, and really start to get paranoid about my fitness when i dont climb often. the gym is not cutting it motivation wise, but i guess it is doing its job.
i wanted to try black ice (13B). a few years ago i went up on it with dr evil (kubiak) belaying me. he gave me consistent 30 foot whippers while i was working the moves. to say the least, it sucked,his beta sucked, and it really unnerved me and made me never want to get on it again.screw you erik.
for some reason i wanted to get on it again today. jake had killer beta and belayed me for the first go. it went pretty quick i guess, but i for sure sat and dialed from bolt to bolt.
then i did it next go.
great route, great moves. for sure it makes me happy.

TJ, we will see you again


our dear friend TJ has passed away this week from a climbing accident.
TJ and I spent much time discussing silly things in the gym. especially how much my routes kicked his butt. TJ, thank you for the times, the buckets and always your good humor.

my new '89 hi-lux 4x4


im super psyched to have gotten a truck. my wife and I have been talking about getting one for years, but since volkwagen hasnt made one worthwhile (or in our price range), we have held off. until now. i found this beauty on craigslist. bought it from the 2nd owner. its an '89 toyota hi-lux 4x4. 4cyl, 5spd, the most basic, kick ass truck. i now can crush small people and make it to the mountain whenever i want. plus i can sleep in the back, not like i will, but i have the option. ive been driving it around this weekend going over as many speed bumps as i can. if you know what i have been driving for years, you know why this is fun to me. i am also selling my '78 bus if anyone is interested. $3k obo. fully rebuilt 2L with hydraulic lifters. fully rewired and new clutch. its a daily driver.