A great way to think "outside of the box". That just goes to show that all that climbing experience can pay off once in awhile in ways that you'd never expect. Nicely done and Merry Christmas.
Damn. Where were you when I was making my decision?! Good call.
Jukka Ahonen - Dec 14, 2010 12:08 pm - Voted 10/10
Thank you for sharing
Brian,
Thank you for sharing this great window into the mind of a practical man! This explains us two things: First of all, why guys usually get the job done even in odd situations, and also; why guys have to pay higher insurance rates ;)
I had a similar experience, except I applied my caving experience to climb into the crawl space and tunnel into the basement to get back in the house. Now I just hide a spare key in the garden. (:
Brian Jenkins - Dec 18, 2010 10:13 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Similar experience
Oh, wow. Would love to read that story some time. That's awesome.
Yep, have been thinking about the hidden spare key thing too. Haven't decided on a spot yet.
I can see the looks that the dog gave you...
Your story reminds me of the time we got rained out of Joshua Tree and instead "camped" in the living room. The exposed beams hanging over the two story facade made a perfect place to practice jugging and rapping.
As soon as I saw the title I figured you were heading for a roof to rescue a cat or something.
You could have used a dulfersitz for which you only need a rope but although I've tried it, I honestly can't recall ever doing it on a totally vertical surface.
That was a fun read. Glad you thought to take your shoes off.
Brian Jenkins - Dec 12, 2010 11:35 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Hey Brian ..Oh no, then there would have been soot all over the place! I carefully weighed the options on this one. ;- )
norco17 - Dec 13, 2010 4:29 am - Hasn't voted
That's Hilarious!But I think it should be a trip report not an article.
Brian Jenkins - Dec 14, 2010 2:29 am - Hasn't voted
Re: That's Hilarious!Ha! I'll have to submit my living room wall as a mountain page. ;- )
Glad you enjoyed it.
Brian
Dean - Dec 13, 2010 7:22 am - Voted 10/10
Loved itA great way to think "outside of the box". That just goes to show that all that climbing experience can pay off once in awhile in ways that you'd never expect. Nicely done and Merry Christmas.
Brian Jenkins - Dec 14, 2010 2:30 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Loved itGlad you enjoyed it, Dean. Thanks and Merry Christmas to you too. May Santa bring you good gear!
Brian
Brian Jenkins - Dec 14, 2010 2:27 am - Hasn't voted
Re: I'd have...Damn. Where were you when I was making my decision?! Good call.
Jukka Ahonen - Dec 14, 2010 12:08 pm - Voted 10/10
Thank you for sharingBrian,
Thank you for sharing this great window into the mind of a practical man! This explains us two things: First of all, why guys usually get the job done even in odd situations, and also; why guys have to pay higher insurance rates ;)
cheers,
Jukka
Brian Jenkins - Dec 14, 2010 8:21 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Thank you for sharingHa ha, you are absolutely correct. (And since I also work for an insurance company, I can vouch for this.)
Thanks for the nice words,
Brian
JJBrunner - Dec 15, 2010 10:50 pm - Hasn't voted
K.I.S.S.!!!This was so overly complex!
Nevertheless, a funny and worthwhile read!
WalksWithBlackflies - Dec 17, 2010 12:50 pm - Voted 10/10
Most excellent!However, you should have left the muddy shoes on.
Brian Jenkins - Dec 17, 2010 1:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Most excellent!I take it you are not a marriage counselor? ;- )
Glad you enjoyed the story.
Brian
Flanders - Dec 17, 2010 10:57 pm - Hasn't voted
How do we ever survive our trips?Even when we're not hiking you find a way to get in a good scrambly route. Surprised you took it down....
Brian Jenkins - Dec 18, 2010 8:14 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: How do we ever survive our trips?Honestly, I don't know how we haven't had more mishaps on our trips. The hiking gods are looking out for us.
Scrambly is good!
Sierra Ledge Rat - Dec 18, 2010 10:34 am - Hasn't voted
Similar experienceI had a similar experience, except I applied my caving experience to climb into the crawl space and tunnel into the basement to get back in the house. Now I just hide a spare key in the garden. (:
Brian Jenkins - Dec 18, 2010 10:13 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Similar experienceOh, wow. Would love to read that story some time. That's awesome.
Yep, have been thinking about the hidden spare key thing too. Haven't decided on a spot yet.
bajaandy - Dec 19, 2010 12:10 pm - Hasn't voted
What the hell?!I can see the looks that the dog gave you...
Your story reminds me of the time we got rained out of Joshua Tree and instead "camped" in the living room. The exposed beams hanging over the two story facade made a perfect place to practice jugging and rapping.
Brian Jenkins - Dec 20, 2010 1:41 am - Hasn't voted
Re: What the hell?!Nice! You're giving me ideas about the beams we have in here. I don't even think my wife will notice if I put some bolts and hangers up there! Thanks!
kwag - Dec 21, 2010 2:44 am - Hasn't voted
Great Story!Sounds like it was an epic adventure, and you didn't even have to leave your house. It was very fun to read.
Brian Jenkins - Dec 21, 2010 2:52 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great Story!Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it.
Brian
dadndave - Dec 23, 2010 4:46 pm - Voted 10/10
Funny.As soon as I saw the title I figured you were heading for a roof to rescue a cat or something.
You could have used a dulfersitz for which you only need a rope but although I've tried it, I honestly can't recall ever doing it on a totally vertical surface.
That was a fun read. Glad you thought to take your shoes off.