the Gym the Gym
Well hard to believe but the climbing gym in my garage is almost done. A few touches here and there and I have to start stashing away "stuff" that is taking up space. We're using the inside of the climbing gym frame for storage.
Next some sweeping and clean up, putting up climbing pictures that have been waiting patiently to be viewed. I have a couch in less-than-stellar shape in the living room that will now be the gym couch (courtesy of cat claws) Why the hell would the cats decide to start shredding a couch that I've had for years and years without nary a mark?! But I digress...
The only civilized way to usher in the climbing gym is of course, to have a PARTY. I sent out the invite to my climbing friends to come and check it out in about 2 weeks. Parties are funny things aren't they? You never know who's going to show up until they actually walk in the door, that's been my experience anyhow.
I am getting such a kick out of this gym. Its going to be like a grown-ups' club house. Maybe we should have a secret handshake! The intent is that friends will have access to the garage and climb at their leisure. Not sure how we'll figure out bathroom facilities as I don't think I'm quite as comfortable with everyone having access to my house. I'll have to give that some thought. Mind you gas stations are only a quick drive away.
I have a very cool pair of Petlz Nomics that'll be my primary drytooling tool. These bad-girls are damn fine I have to admit. Once I tried them on ice I was hooked. NOT that I'm retiring Thelma and Louise (not yet anyhow). I do have an email to the Petlz rep dude, Rob Owens to have some questions answered about using them on multi-pitch routes for a climber like myself whose had the case of the "drop-sees" on occasion. There is no sound more sickening than the "tink" "tink" of your ice tool falling down a climb.
No climbing for me this weekend. More pressing matters are presenting themselves, that I have to prepare for some shamanic tests. Of course I've put off studying. I used to be so on the ball with this stuff, but thanks to a shamanic process called "dearmouring" I've lost my rigid tendencies which included the discipline of studying.. but I digress AGAIN
I am looking foward to being able to practice on the climbing gym when ever I feel like it. Even a constent half hour once or twice a week will make a world of difference to my strength and abilities. At least I HOPE so! :-)
Next some sweeping and clean up, putting up climbing pictures that have been waiting patiently to be viewed. I have a couch in less-than-stellar shape in the living room that will now be the gym couch (courtesy of cat claws) Why the hell would the cats decide to start shredding a couch that I've had for years and years without nary a mark?! But I digress...
The only civilized way to usher in the climbing gym is of course, to have a PARTY. I sent out the invite to my climbing friends to come and check it out in about 2 weeks. Parties are funny things aren't they? You never know who's going to show up until they actually walk in the door, that's been my experience anyhow.
I am getting such a kick out of this gym. Its going to be like a grown-ups' club house. Maybe we should have a secret handshake! The intent is that friends will have access to the garage and climb at their leisure. Not sure how we'll figure out bathroom facilities as I don't think I'm quite as comfortable with everyone having access to my house. I'll have to give that some thought. Mind you gas stations are only a quick drive away.
I have a very cool pair of Petlz Nomics that'll be my primary drytooling tool. These bad-girls are damn fine I have to admit. Once I tried them on ice I was hooked. NOT that I'm retiring Thelma and Louise (not yet anyhow). I do have an email to the Petlz rep dude, Rob Owens to have some questions answered about using them on multi-pitch routes for a climber like myself whose had the case of the "drop-sees" on occasion. There is no sound more sickening than the "tink" "tink" of your ice tool falling down a climb.
No climbing for me this weekend. More pressing matters are presenting themselves, that I have to prepare for some shamanic tests. Of course I've put off studying. I used to be so on the ball with this stuff, but thanks to a shamanic process called "dearmouring" I've lost my rigid tendencies which included the discipline of studying.. but I digress AGAIN
I am looking foward to being able to practice on the climbing gym when ever I feel like it. Even a constent half hour once or twice a week will make a world of difference to my strength and abilities. At least I HOPE so! :-)
posted by Lise B at Monday, January 22, 2007
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