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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 12:18 PM Original message |
Body Found on Mt. Hood, 2 Climbers Still Missing |
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petronius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 12:23 PM Response to Original message |
1. Damn, I hope they're OK |
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ORDagnabbit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 12:26 PM Response to Original message |
2. idiots climb when weather is closing in and then my tax dollars go to finding them. Cliimbing |
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unabelladonna (483 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 12:36 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. i hate being a coldhearted bitch.... |
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jimnasium (202 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 01:42 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. Mountain Weather's a bitch... |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 11:21 PM Response to Reply #6 |
44. It was just supposed to be a short trip. nt |
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pasto76 (835 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 01:02 PM Response to Reply #2 |
10. relax douschebag, Your "tax dollars" are not being used |
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stevedeshazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 01:22 PM Response to Reply #10 |
12. What you said |
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tabasco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 05:15 PM Response to Reply #10 |
21. Well said, Sergeant. |
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ORDagnabbit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 01:24 AM Response to Reply #10 |
32. sorry charlie but you're wrong... the sheriffs office is in on it and they arent volunteers. |
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psychopomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 01:02 AM Response to Reply #10 |
51. Who goes mountain climbing in Oregon in DECEMBER? |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 03:36 PM Response to Reply #2 |
18. Yeah, I hate it when my tax funded fire departments are used for rescuing people - such a waste! |
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BrightKnight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 12:47 PM Response to Reply #18 |
70. The Coast Guard is a waste. People with coastal cruisers deserve to die. |
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Garam_Masala (711 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 10:37 PM Response to Reply #2 |
30. My sentiments exactly! Mt Hood is only 80 miles from my house so |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 06:41 PM Response to Reply #30 |
36. Your head must explode when fire fighters save people and buildings in bad neighorhoods |
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Garam_Masala (711 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 07:47 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. You are not smart enough to see the difference |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 09:32 PM Response to Reply #38 |
39. How many climbers get lost on Mt. Hood a year? What? 2? 5? 10 at the most. |
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Garam_Masala (711 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 11:14 PM Response to Reply #39 |
42. Let them get lost at their own expense... |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 12:34 AM Response to Reply #42 |
49. Yes, I'm sure wilderness rescues are just busting budgets nationwide |
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Garam_Masala (711 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 12:54 AM Response to Reply #49 |
50. A journey of a thousand miles begins with one small step |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 06:44 AM Response to Reply #50 |
55. The first step might be to read the posts here on DU |
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Garam_Masala (711 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 03:39 PM Response to Reply #55 |
65. Naw I will stick to the beauty, camaraderie, exercise & fun |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 01:31 PM Response to Reply #39 |
62. Notice to Alcoholics and Cigarette Smokers: No More 911 Service For You! |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 11:23 PM Response to Reply #30 |
45. The girl who is missing has dedicated her life to saving others. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 11:20 PM Response to Reply #2 |
43. I know the girl who is missing. She is my wife's childhood friend. |
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WriteDown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 01:27 PM Response to Reply #43 |
58. Nonsense, she deserves to die.... |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 10:36 AM Response to Reply #2 |
69. When and if a |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 12:29 PM Response to Original message |
3. They never found those two climbers who were lost up there |
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windbreeze (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
4. IF I were one of the searchers...I think I would NOT want helicopter |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
5. More here |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 12:46 PM Response to Original message |
7. There are surely easier ways to get a Christmas tree |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
8. Do people climb at this time of year because they have time off or something? |
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jobendorfer (429 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 03:22 PM Response to Reply #8 |
17. some routes are only in condition in the winter |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 04:19 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. Looks like they were ascending Reid headwall |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 12:53 PM Response to Original message |
9. I don't understand why some climbers don't pay closer attention to the weather report. |
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Generator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 04:17 PM Response to Reply #9 |
19. That's what I want to know especially since |
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pasto76 (835 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 01:13 PM Response to Original message |
11. Portland Mountain Rescue |
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oregonjen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 01:41 PM Response to Original message |
13. Why didn't they rent a locater device for $5? |
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NashVegas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 01:33 PM Response to Reply #13 |
63. Or Spend the Money for a Good Jacket? |
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BrightKnight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-16-09 01:42 PM Response to Reply #63 |
71. It might save lives but passive RF reflectors / tags are not in civilian gear. |
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Brother Buzz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
15. Off topic but my cousin was lost on Mt Hood six years ago. |
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laylah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 02:04 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. I am so sorry |
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Th1onein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 07:36 PM Response to Reply #15 |
23. I'm so sorry. |
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Trajan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 08:40 PM Response to Reply #15 |
25. Actually right on topic .... |
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Th1onein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
22. I'm supposed to drive through there tomorrow around noon. |
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Trajan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 08:39 PM Response to Reply #22 |
24. I reluctantly drove 26 and 20\22 in winter conditions .... |
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Trocadero (892 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 09:19 PM Response to Reply #22 |
26. Must have tire chains. Stop at Les Schwab. I'd skip the trip if you can. |
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Th1onein (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 01:24 AM Response to Reply #26 |
52. You have to have them in your car, not necessarily on it. |
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boppers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 09:41 PM Response to Reply #22 |
27. I drive it once a week (PDX->Bend, over Hood) |
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Trocadero (892 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 01:15 AM Response to Reply #27 |
31. never, never leave your car and go wandering around in the woods |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 10:12 PM Response to Original message |
28. Once several students and two teachers from Oregon Episcopal School died on Mt. Hood |
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superconnected (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-13-09 10:23 PM Response to Original message |
29. yeah, December, nice month to pick for mountian climbing in the NW. |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
33. No sympathy. If you live like you are seeking the Darwin Award, then no crying when you get it. |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 04:48 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. Certain routes are far safer during winter |
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tabasco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 10:29 PM Response to Reply #33 |
40. Your kind will evolve into cowardly sloths. n/t |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 11:06 PM Response to Reply #40 |
41. My kind will live on to evolve...that's the point! n/t |
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tabasco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 06:45 AM Response to Reply #41 |
56. Others, despite the losses, will evolve. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 11:31 PM Response to Reply #33 |
46. If you knew her you would feel differently. |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 11:56 PM Response to Reply #46 |
47. That's great. And, if she didn't go up on a mountain in winter those charitable works would con't. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 12:10 AM Response to Reply #47 |
48. I don't know if you have, but please don't post comment like these on the news articles. |
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WriteDown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 01:30 PM Response to Reply #48 |
61. You don't think any are on DU? |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 08:01 PM Response to Reply #61 |
66. I reread all ofthe posts and I did not notice any one mentioning a connection to these three people. |
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WriteDown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 11:39 PM Response to Reply #66 |
67. I just meant the general.... |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 11:56 PM Response to Reply #67 |
68. Oh OK, we were talking about two different things. |
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WriteDown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 01:29 PM Response to Reply #47 |
60. If she died in a mudslide in the summer, then it would be okay |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 01:43 PM Response to Reply #47 |
64. If that's the most empathetic reply you can muster when addressing a poster with a personal |
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WriteDown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 01:28 PM Response to Reply #33 |
59. We should all just sit at home and be glued to the television... |
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jaksavage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
34. I have a Mt Hood view |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Dec-14-09 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
37. Update: Dead climber fell, then died of hypothermia |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 02:47 AM Response to Original message |
53. Wow! Lot of LIBERTARIAN responses here! Ayn Rand would be proud! What planet is this? |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 06:36 AM Response to Reply #53 |
54. "It's Planet "YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN!" |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-15-09 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
57. The latest |
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