A recent forum thread titled 'You know you're a climber when...' prompted numerous responses, many of which will be all too accurate for a lot of climbers, yet they will proudly acknowledge their uncouth habits with a knowing smile. From climbing in places and on things we shouldn't be, to incessantly talking about grades, the weather and generally alienating ourselves further from the rest of society, it seems that you know you're a climber when climbing takes over your everyday life...
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Thought that we had "hijacked" a thread, from a very good and funny article from UKC.
Cannot understand why "Mussy" is only 85% there...maybe he doesnt where flip-flops to the pub?
There must be lots more lycra stories waiting?.....and surely its ready to make a come-back?
In reply to UKC Articles: - You replaced your dog's broken collar with a prusik cord tied with double fisherman knot. Also, since the leash is gone missing you just walk him on a sling.
I'm probably at 80-85% on this too.
I have knackered door frame with ice-axes, nearly crashed the car spotting potential lines on nearby crags and used to find social situation incredibly awkward if they involved normal (i.e. non-climbing) people as I had nothing to say to them.
Quick addition: you take extreme pride in not needing tyre levers for getting the tyre off (or back on) your bicycle.
In reply to ArnaudG:
... a day out has taken enough skin off your fingertips that your iPhone doesn't recognise you, and the motorway service station cardboard cup of tea is way too hot to hold for at least 30 miles (true stories from this weekend!)
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