Stubai/Ashley Isles/Pfeil/Deux Cerise

Many thanks

Vlad

>Thanks for the kind words gentlemen.

I was about to post on another forum but there were some guys who were trying to kick the dirt out of each other via the forum. Nasty! Definitely didn't want to post there. I remembered that the Old "Ponders" moved this way so here I am.

My best.

Vlad

Re: Thom you really need to pratice...

Vlad

>Aaaah climbing. Used to climb with my brother and other groups when I was single. Wife didn't mind it so much when we met, but after Jeffrey was born, it soon ended. Funny enough still holding on to my my old gear for one last go. Rope willneed replacing.... Good times...

Vlad

Re: Stubai/Ashley Isles/Pfeil/Deux Cerise

Ernie Miller

>It's good to hear from you again don't stay away so long next time.

Really?

Derek

>It might depend on how much "Christmas Cheer" ha has had! :>)

Re: Thom you really need to pratice...

Dave Anderson Chester, NH

>Once upon a time I did the rock and ice thing too. My very first iceaxe was a Stubai Aschenbrenner Guide back in 1966. I also used Stubai pitons, ice screws, and even their carabiners though I also used Cassin in biners. Anyone want a good price on a 50 meter by 11mm everdry Perlon rope? Only held one small leader fall.

I don't touch that stuff...

Denis Ch�nard, Orl�ans, Ont.

>Hey, how come my nose's getting longer? ;-)

DC

;^)

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>I had a few bongs myself. Made a few too, but we won't go there...;^)

Re: Thom you really need to pratice...

ThomD

>I have one of the Chouinard Ice axes from the 70s, with the bamboo shaft, bought on the way to the alps vis Wales. Might be worth something if I hadn't ever sharpened it or put extra teeth in, or given positive geometry to the end. Just following orders from Chouinard central.

I did have a Stubai "green chip". It had a lurid green fiberglass handle. Very efficient though.

Nothing like climbing some thin manky ice with 24 sharp edges on your feet, and another 5 in your hands to make a shy smile come across your face the next time you hear "and let me take a moment to talk about shop safety..."

Re: Stubai/Ashley Isles/Pfeil/Deux Cerise

Todd O. Cronkhite Maine Native now in Jax Fl.

>Vlad,

Got to echo Ernie's sentiments. Stick around. This place is THE PLACE to be. WQe've got some real talent here--did you see the saws that Sandor made?

I oft wondered whatever become of you when BP wet dry. Many many former Ponders where lured here by the beacon that Ellis turned on for us and have stayed. Many also went to Roger Nixon's site as well. Saw Mill Creek IIRC. I went there once to check it out, but forgot my password and never bothered to re-register. I liked here just fine and saw no further need to seek a new home.

Good to see you again,

Todd O.