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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.

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.

ahhhhh how so very true!!

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!"

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!

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?

breathe, think it through, and take another hit

does "take" count as a cuss word?

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!!!

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.