Express Yourself

Post by **diggum** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 10:36 pm

The Miguel's thread got me thinking about how I manage my frustrations when I am having a tough time on a route (read: all the time).

I think a lot of the time you'll hear a very loud "SHHHIIIIT" echo through the crag. Possibly followed by the smaller yet no less insignificant "shit, shit, shit, shit, shhhhit".

I guess I'm not as eloquent of a potty mouth (yes Alan...potty mouth) as some. Perhaps this is something I can work on this coming season.

Post by **Huggybone** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 10:48 pm

My favorite: Hmmm....
When the sh*t hits the fan, I usually hum.
Or my other favorite (for R and X rated routes), "uh, honey, can you belay me like i'm your husband?"

Essentially and elaborate "watch me" which I find overused.

Post by **rockclimbingdude** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 11:02 pm

ahhhhh how so very true!!

Post by **dipsi** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:45 am

I whimper like a girl....pretty stupid for someone on toprope!

Like, "Oh my soul, I'm going to fall 12 inches...ah, ah, ah, ah!"

Post by **Kiribell** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 5:21 am

I dunno, I just start thinking about what type of explosive would be best to make the route doable for my old decrepid body...Or maybe I just like to see things blow up!

Post by KD » Fri Mar 18, 2005 12:30 pm

i don't know ... sometimes i cuss out loud ...sometimes i just get quieter and try to clam down inside and think my way through the problem - jus ' depends on how badly i'm sketched out. I don't usually cuss the route though - jus' my climbing. what do you see me doin D?

Post by **Eric** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 1:20 pm

breathe, think it through, and take another hit

Post by KD » Fri Mar 18, 2005 1:49 pm

does "take" count as a cuss word?

Post by **diggum** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:17 pm

KD, you get quiet & when you decide your plan of action you'll say "watch me" & then nail the move.
Sometimes you mumble to yourself like you're trying to explain to the others (in your head) what you're gonna do next. "Guys...just take it easy...that last piece is bomber...we're gonna be ok...trust me...enjoy the ride."

Only time you really let loose was when we hiked up to Pistol Ridge & you had forgotten your harness at home. "Fuck, fuck, fuckidity, fuckfuckfuckkkkk." I'll never forget it!!!

Post by **ReachHigh** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:22 pm

I develop a case of tourettes syndrome when I'm on route if I get at all stressed. Leading, Top rope, or bouldering it doesn't matter.