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Food being stolen at Araps 21-Nov-2008 At 10:00:36 AM westie

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On 20/11/2008 howzithanging? wrote:

>i personally have a lot of restepa for the people doing long stints with
>or without welfare, the system works.

so which camp are you in?

>dont bitch about real climbers, when you wake up every morning have a
>shower, sip on a latte have toast for breakfeast, work, maybe go for a
>bit of indoor (if you can be f**ked) come home get bottle of red eat a
>steak! luxury!
>get out there and do it. if you love climbing that much its worth the
>sacrifice

Gosh. I remember when life was that black and white. You'll understand when you're older sonny. There's a whole world out there. Don't be so myopic.

For the record, I'm a part time climber. When I make time for it - I push it. I lead at my limit pretty much every time. And this approach serves me well in life. I wake up next to a beautiful woman. I eat whatever the hell I want when I get up. For most of the week I work with great people in an organisation that is doing important work for less fortunate people around the world. I train indoors so I'm better outdoors. Good shiraz beats beer in the pines any time (though I enjoy both). Steak - take it or leave it. Food is the one true love for many poeple and if you can cook you'll understand why. From all of us out there living life in all sorts of ways (and I'll bet this includes most armchair critics like yourself) lose the chip on your shoulder and you'll enjoy life and climbing a whole lot more. Life will put a chip on the other shoulder - if you insist.