Climbing parents.

Post by **J-Rock** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 2:30 am

I knew a guy who thought that "loading the dishwasher" meant getting his wife drunk.

Post by **SCGC** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 1:55 pm

Easy does it VA. Maybe I am one of those pro-woman type neanderthal, who knows. Obviously in today's society it is still easier for the male species to escape reality, leave the responsibilty at home with the woman folk and go play. OR Power has an awesome partner supporting his bad habit. Either way, you are a nag. Go bake me some brownies.

Post by **squeezindlemmon** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 2:00 pm

Foxworthy wrote: Women are smarter than men. That ain't sayin' much though. Ladies, it just means that you're a lot smarter than somebody, who, everytime he takes his underwear off, he picks it up with his toes, flips it up in the air and tries to catch it with one hand. You're smarter than that.

'Does feel good when you catch it on your first try though!

Post by **Spragwa** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 11:55 pm

P2U has a wonderful partner! Jill rocks.

VA, I love ya darlin but easy on the Southern Livin thing 'kay?

Post by **Roentgen Ray** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 12:08 am

P2U definetly couldn't have done it witout his wife. But, there have been many a days lately climibng at the crag with lots of little ones running around. I think it's great exposing kids to the outdoor scene and letting them have a chance to socialize while mom or pop is 65 feet off the deck. Look at the Lurkist and Mrs. Lurkist. They both climb and nobody is left out in the cold. I can understand SCGC just assuming that P2U is out climbing all the time and leaving he little lady with the child rearing, but it's not the case. I think it is important for people to keep doing their hobbies and not just give up when life seems too busy.

Post by **SCGC** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 12:42 pm

Totally agree with maintaining hobbies...your life should not become your child's life because you will most certainly loose your own identity in them. BUT when the kids are still on mother nature's tap, much easier for the male species to be able to slip away and play. Plus the natural instinct of the female species to be involved in the activities of the child that they do tend to forget to take time for themselves..at least that's what I have heard on Oprah.

Post by **Roentgen Ray** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 5:17 pm

Point taken. I mean, who's going to argue against Oprah. Next thing you know they'll be lockin' up people like Martha. Oh, never mind.

Post by **Pete** » Thu Nov 18, 2004 7:54 pm

thanks for the props to "Mr & Mrs Lurkist" - I think that's the first time I've been called "Mrs Lurkist!"

On the subject of parents climbing, Spragwa hit the nail on the head - all of us w/ kids who climb have great partners/spouses and great climbing partners who are willing to go to the cliff w/ us and our kids. The Lurkist and I have been so fortunate to have cool friends who don't think twice about loading up with us and all of Amelia's toys and heading to some of the more "child friendly" crags. I'm happy to say that I'm climbing stronger than I was before I had a kid, and I'm the one who had the kid! So, contrary to the posts on this thread that suggest that only the men w/ kids are gettin' out to the crag... Amelia and I often get out while Lurk has to stay home and study. Too, over the summer, while I had to study for exams, they went climbing.

Just wait, we'll have a moms take over the crag event one day soon... just wait... the 'lode will be full of crankin' moms and little kids yelling "Go mommy go!" The best thing about climbing (now) is to come down (or be on a route) and to have Amelia saying "GO MOMMY" or "GOOD JOB MOMMY" - as women and athletes, we set great examples for our children. Hats off to all of the parents climbing hard!

Thanks to all of the great RRG climbers who have inspired us to keep climbing, have carried baby gear to the crag for us, etc. etc. etc.

Pete (aka Mrs. Lurkist)

Post by **Power2U** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 4:35 pm

Thanks for the props, Roentgen Ray! I have really enjoyed climbing with you this Fall. Those weekday trips to see my Dr. have been necessary for my health

Sorry I haven't logged on in a while to see this thread.

FYI...you all will be seeing more of me and the wife and the little one at the cliff this Spring when the weather warms up. My wife likes to climb and has done a fair amount in her day. Now lately she doesn't get to do it as much, but that is OK she does other things... like areobics to get exercise. I actually climb one day on the weekend and one day during the week...work a full time job, and spend time with the wife and family the rest of the time. It hasn't been easy but the fact of the matter is that climbing is important to me so I make time for it and I put in the effort needed to accomplish my goals. Make no mistake my goal is not to climb a certain number it is simply to improve and have fun.

I love my wife and little baby boy and wouldn't want things any other way.

The never ending quest for BALANCE in life continues.

By the way...Lurkist... App. Spring is a visionary brilliant line!