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So. Recent events in my life have got me to thinking either finally move out to Oregon and work for my buddy as a rock guide, or really try to startup the climbing shop that I've been thinking about for years.

Problem is, I really don't know how to acess resourses for a startup, does anyone know of any grants, programs, or good small business loan companies/organizations?

I really don't know where to start, I mean I do, I kinda know what I need to do. However I would like to hear from people that own or have started up business to give me a hand.

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After much trouble leaving Louisville today I have landed safely at Miguels, First order of business, EAT!

The normal two hour drive turned more into 3+ and I was hungry. Next up camp. I couldn't find my tent, remembering that I lent it to a buddy for yosemite for a month.......that was 6 months ago. So I borrowed my boss' tent and found that it was missing some key pieces, no worries though. I had to of looked like a complete dumbass trying to put this thing together.

SO far I've already met a guy from Cali and a guy from Colorado playing 'Set'

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I lost Something today.

Something very dear.
Something very close.

I lost Someone today.

Someone special
Someone rare.

I lost a constant

In a world of variables

And now He's gone

Jake
My Buddy
My Friend
My Peace.

My four legged Bhikku

Jake

I'll miss you buddy

Jake
2/18/94 - 10/06/07

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So I've come to the conclusion that after eating two meals at Miguels then coming home and ordering Dominos is NOT a good idea. I hate dissapointment.
It's ok though. Yesterday was one of the best times climbing I've had in quite some time. Not just because I actually had time off work to make the two hour drive without worry, which did have alot to do with it.
My friend Jason brought a friend of his, Scott, who had never been to the Red, been climbing, or had an Ale8.

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So, I noticed something today whilst shopping around for some new rubber. Most all of the higher end shoes only come in sizes up to around a 12. What about those ( like me) who wear 13's, am I destined only to climb mid range trad and hang out in the gym all day?
Just annoying, I want a pair of barracudas, but alas, unless my feet shrink, I'm screwed.

Damn you all and your small feet!

-See, being tall isn't all it's cracked up for to

-Sammy

It was once said: Work is for those who live above their means.

Ok so I just made that up-But true it rings nonetheless-I sit here scratching the ears of the only constant in my crazed-wackedout life, as of recently anyway, and I ponder why it is that I put myself through this.
I don't have to work 16+hours a day to survive. Truly I barely have to work 2 or 3 a day. So why do I sacrifice my mental health and physical well being to do so?
If you're looking for an answer to that now I must admit: I don't know.

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I'm gonna rename this blog GB's earworm of the month since I don't update an earworm everyday, but I'm gonna start trying. Until then, enjoy singing this song ALL day long!! heheheh

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbhYb_qGXZg
Licentia Haud Vestigium

I found this today on youtube. Let's try not to get in a argument over this please?
Enjoy everyone and Cheers Michael

Did anyone else see anything on this?
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/07/14/europe/EU-GEN-Britain-Ireland-...

Licentia Haud Vestigium

I feel this song fitting with recent circumstances in my life and my general need to get back 'Home' I work too much and can't get to the crags, it hurts.

Enjoy, I truly love this song, it rocks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV_eeDKzqlM

Holla!
-GB
Licentia Haud Vestigium