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What's your answer?
If a genie told you that he was going to transport you in five minutes to any location in the world whether you wanted to go or not, where would you choose to go?
vicsaw
11:41:48 PM
1/16/04

Ask Phaedrus what his Mother's address is...quick, I got four minutes left.
WhiskeyLake
12:07:05 AM
1/17/04

The summit of K2.

Or Arkansas.

Tough decision.
USA
12:32:54 AM
1/17/04

Paris Hilton's bedroom. Slightly less dangerous than K2.
Slugman
1:04:39 AM
1/17/04

Since I already live in the mountains of New York State, I would Oahu for my wife, as she loves it there. I suppose I should visit the relatives with her sometimes.
catskhiker
9:34:12 AM
1/17/04

There's no place like home. There's no place like home.
There's no place li .....
must hike
9:44:15 AM
1/17/04

So vicsaw....how was Colorado?
Adventurist
9:52:02 AM
1/17/04

"The summit of K2"

you would die because of too sudden drop in pressure because you werene acclimatized properly. and besides, whats the point of going if you didnt achieve it yourself?
StormBringer
10:06:14 AM
1/17/04

5 minutes? Do I get to take my gear and change clothes?

I think I'd go for the Yellowstone Backcountry.
Pathman
12:11:28 PM
1/17/04

How do we get back?
Phaedrus
12:18:09 PM
1/17/04

Click you boot heels together and say....
Pathman
12:20:28 PM
1/17/04

The perfect Hooters.

I have been searching for it for a while and I am reaching the age in life where excitement of the hunt isn't as important as the thrill of victory.
chili36
12:20:39 PM
1/17/04

Adventurist, Colorado rocked! I posted a few pics from one very memorable evening. Did some hiking in the flatirons, visited Vail, ate tons of fantastic food, and drank way too much. But it's back to reality for me for now. I found some good job prospects while I was out there so we'll see how things go come June.
vicsaw
12:46:09 PM
1/17/04

ah, the Flatirons. I went to 2nd and 3rd grade in Boulder. I loved that place.
Pathman
12:49:37 PM
1/17/04

Boulder is fun, but sometimes a bit too New Agey for me. But if you can't find a good time there, you must be dead. I had the most delicious burger I have ever tasted at the Southern Sun. Highly recommend it.
vicsaw
12:52:46 PM
1/17/04

The perfect Hooters."
chili36
12:20:39 PM


It exists. However, it's called "Kahoots" and it's located in Columbus. If you're ever in town stop by and I'll buy you lunch there.
Dub
12:58:13 PM
1/17/04

LOL. In '62 and '63 new age had a different meaning. Verge of the hippies. I just liked being that close to the mountains and great sledding!
Pathman
1:08:06 PM
1/17/04

Well then I guess it's Arkansas. Just goes to show you, "be careful what you wish for." You might just end up in Arkansas with a genie.
USA
5:25:16 PM
1/17/04

Summit of K2 or Arkansas, either way I might as well be dead.
USA
5:27:05 PM
1/17/04

Punte del Este, Uruguay during the austral summer.

Never been there? Then you don't know what you're missing!
top dawg
5:37:44 PM
1/17/04

Dawg, tell us more...
vicsaw
5:50:48 PM
1/17/04

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Vaseline cure for hair balls..... To prevent troublesome hair balls,apply a dollop of Vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat's nose. The cat will
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catskhiker
6:09:05 PM
1/17/04

So, um, catskiker, thanks. But where do you want to go?
vicsaw
6:44:29 PM
1/17/04

Goa, India
mataharihiker
9:30:23 PM
1/17/04

IF...
If you could "unknow" one thing you know, what would it be?
vicsaw
8:47:52 AM
1/18/04

How about "undo" vic? I would undo the problems with my knees.

The Savage trip was great! Had to leave early though. My legs do not like all of the up and down. I am going to wait for dayhiker to start posting about the trip.
Wounded Knee
9:02:43 AM
1/18/04

sorry to hear that, WK. I was thinking about you. Hope we can meet up on a future trip. Did your cousin have a good time?
vicsaw
9:10:54 AM
1/18/04

Vicsaw

Those new pics look like you had a great time! The bodyshots look much enjoyable, lol.

After coming back from my trip to Idaho it looks like maybe Colorado would be a better place to move after all....

I've always wanted to live there, but I always thought I couldn't afford to...but things look like they might be a little more feasable.

Good luck! It would be cool if you could move there.
Adventurist
9:43:05 AM
1/18/04

The cost of homes in Boulder was quite a surprise. My friend owns a tiny ranch on a postage stamp-sized lot in a neighborhood of exactly the same kind of cookie cutter houses. They are going for 300K+. But I think prices are more affordable if you are willing to live a bit further away from the mountains. Colorado certainly has its own draw. Every time I'm there I meet people who have moved to CO from all over the country. I have yet to meet anybody anywhere else who moved away from CO although I'm sure they exist. So Adventurist, what kind of work are you looking for?
vicsaw
11:24:30 AM
1/18/04

Glad to see you made it back okay, WK. How's the knee?
Ghost of bitpusher
11:36:22 AM
1/18/04

"If you could "unknow" one thing you know, what would it be?"

Where hotdogs come from.
lumberzac
11:38:04 AM
1/18/04

I'm getting my BS in Biology and Environmental Studies...

We are looking at maybe Fort Collins or Longmont....

Boulder is a nice place to work/visit but way too expensive to live...

Have you ever eaten at Zolo's in Boulder?
Adventurist
12:07:14 PM
1/18/04

Didn't make it to Zolo's, but I asked Heather about it. She said it was good.
vicsaw
12:19:03 PM
1/18/04

If...
If you could only listen to one CD/album for the next year, which one would you choose?
vicsaw
4:42:57 PM
1/19/04

OMG...I think I would go crazy after a while....

I think it would have to be something relaxing..
Adventurist
6:20:43 PM
1/19/04

i'd go to..
a deserted tropical island by myself for a week with lots of places to explore... ever see the movie "the beach"... yea, like that.
ScorchFire
9:35:41 PM
1/19/04

Something I already hated.
bitpusher
9:45:06 PM
1/19/04

"If you could only listen to one CD/album for the next year, which one would you choose?"

anything pearl jam... probably the album "no code" because it's the most relaxing of the bunch.
ScorchFire
9:46:31 PM
1/19/04

How about "undo"

if i could undo one thing? well i don't have any regrets except my one ex boyfriend john. we only dated for a year and a half but that was the worst year and a half of my life....

even with that said, i still learned a lot from it.
ScorchFire
9:48:19 PM
1/19/04

Since I pretty much like my life the way it has turned out, I don't think I'd undo anything. Very few experiences are of zero value.
bitpusher
9:50:40 PM
1/19/04

exactly my point!
ScorchFire
10:34:14 PM
1/19/04

I'd want to unknow that my parents have sex. Ick
vicsaw
10:36:55 PM
1/19/04

The Beatles White Album.
Nigal
10:55:40 PM
1/19/04

Undo?
See the what a weekend thread.
humanpackmule
11:03:58 PM
1/19/04

Question of the day:


How can you have any pudding if ya don’t eat ya meat?
Nigal
10:26:04 AM
1/20/04

Question of the day..

"Hello? Is there anybody in there?"
ScorchFire
10:28:19 AM
1/20/04

Mother will she try to break my balls?
Nigal
10:29:26 AM
1/20/04

.....do you take _______________to be your lawfully wedded (wife/husband) to have and to hold, in sickness and health.....?
ChicagoMark
2:58:37 PM
1/20/04

Mother will she break my heart.
Roam Around
3:01:18 PM
1/20/04

By the way, which one is Pink?
lumberzac
3:04:49 PM
1/20/04

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