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You wanted my attention, you got it! You wanted to piss me off? You did it!
First off the only thing I despise more than being called a " Tree Surgeon" is being called a Boy!
I was a Boy when I was your size and could not spell my name or address correctly. You do
use the same handle for comment which is in your favor. So in that regard I do not view you
quite as low as a " Guest" author.
Second you take my comments without printing them in your response add your own
interpretation and use my name!!!
Where do I make fun of Climbing Jamborees? or the climbers that participate?
The true fact of the matter is that there are many great climbers that do not compete. You will
not find them ragging on those that compete. It is my opinion that anyone that show's for
competition is a Champion. It takes allot of guts to compete in front of a group of your peers.
All these competitors have to put food on the table. That means most have to work in the field,
they Hon their skills and practice on their own time for a personnel quest to be the best. There
are a few that spend that extra time to practice, they should be encouraged not discouraged.
You have asked me to read your comments, I did. The answer about rope test vs. pulley ratio
can be found in " Don Blairs Book". Read it or give to someone that will read it.
Doublebraid does not need to back up his knowledge, his aerial ability has been proven many
times by professional posting about climbing technique's. I strongly suggest you read them, there
are no pictures in this forum. Canopy tree has also given you great advise, you should take it.
From reading all your posting's your attitude toward other climbers has allot to be desired.
You put down Jamboree Champions and climbing competitor's without competing yourself.
Then you claim to be the best behind the anonymity of your keyboard. Dr Ruth would call you a
" Want to be ". In the Arboricultural industry this physiological attitude is called " Aerial
Impotence's".
No need to worry there is a cure, try Skydiving. Because your head is larger than a nine celled
wing that students jump with you will not need a parachute. As you descend into Blue Sky's the
hot air in your head will allow you a relatively slow drop rate. Use your " Dump Bo " ears as
toggles, they serve two purposes. First they will allow you to steer, second it will recirculate the
soiled hot air in your brain with fresh air. This should purge your mind and allow more room for
intellectual discussion of climbing technique. As you hit the ground think of the people you
pissed off in this forum and how you so quickly became disliked. Change your stage name and
try a different rhetorical approach.
If your head has deflated enough to allow the use of a parachute when Skydiving, come on
and join me. Will let " Tommy BOY" pack your chute! No worries about getting nervous at the
door. I'll be happy to give you a push!
Are you sure it was a 200' radio tower and not a satellite dish!
Tom Simmons
Strong words for a shallow mind!