Not like this
Or like this
Like this - Now I just hold tight for the rest of the season!
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Posted by: charleslpayne | 11/05/2009
Fantasy Swing
Posted in About Me, Things I Do | Tags: Denver Bouldering Club, fantasy basketball, road trip, twitter
Posted by: charleslpayne | 10/18/2009
Gettin’ Meaner Each Time
This is not the Mutombo finger wag, though I obviously did get properly rejected on the below send attempt of Right Angry Man yesterday.
Instead, I’m blindly confident that the broncos are actually ‘gunning for that number one spot‘
Posted in About Me, Climbing, My Thoughts | Tags: basketball, bouldering, broncos
Posted by: charleslpayne | 10/11/2009
More Bite Than Bark
AFC Predictions Coming True!!!
11:52:08 AM Charles Payne: 17-19 broncos
Fantasy Update!!!!
Chris Bosh is now playing on my team next to David Lee. Which, I’m pretty sure, will shore up my power forward position nicely.
The Tied NLDS Series!!!
Now it’s off to a frozen tundra of Coors Field for game three. Predictions:
11:51:58 AM Charles Payne: 6-4 rockies
11:52:09 AM anthonysaviola: i was thinking 7-4 rockies
AP Photo/David Zalubowski
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Posted in Things I Do | Tags: basketball, broncos, Denver Bouldering Club, fantasy basketball, twitter
Posted by: charleslpayne | 10/04/2009
Welcome to Rocktober
The time has come for the Broncos to grit their teeth and really give it their best…Great, Great Job today Co’s!
It’s also about time for the Rockies to refocus and, well, win!
And I need to get outside more…with a vengeance.
Note: My fantasy basketball draft is set stacked. Nuggets abound, and his most gracious majesty is in attendance!
Posted in Climbing, Things I Do | Tags: broncos, Climbing, fantasy basketball, free will, j.r. smith, rockies
Posted by: charleslpayne | 09/20/2009
Altitude With an Attitude
While the Broncos owned Denver, I spent the weekend in Boulder at my new favorite basketball court. Jump shots Sunday are shaping up to be a Bronco good-luck charm!
And now we wait for the skies to clear. Here’s a cool photo of a summer storm burning off over the Teton’s cathedral view from my Labor Day weekend.
Posted in My Thoughts | Tags: broncos, Denver, jackson hole, road trip
Posted by: charleslpayne | 09/13/2009
Shocking Sunday
Right after Denver’s shocking turnaround in their first regular season game, I decided it was time to fix a broken light fixture in my apartment. As it turns out, a screwdriver, an electric current, and a rolling computer chair are a dangerous combo! But, even with time spent on my back like a Bronco’s Defensive lineman during the Bengal’s touchdown romp down the field, it would all end well!
Savor the top of the division:
Note: Psyched to get serious about sending again…
Posted by: charleslpayne | 09/09/2009
Preserving The Putt Putt
My Labor Day was spent on a Web site to support Jackson Hole’s local wilderness access–Preserving the Putt Putt–Take a minute to learn more!
Morning Inspiration
Posted in Things I Do | Tags: jackson hole
Posted by: charleslpayne | 08/06/2009
One Thousand Words
One Thousand Words
Posted in My Thoughts | Tags: dream life, equation, fate, possibilities, writing
Posted by: charleslpayne | 07/12/2009
Beowulf, The Dog
This is my dog Beowulf.
If you've approached him at the crag, this is a better resemblance.
I swear, he's harmless.
Aware and responsive. Rambunctious. But loyal, trustworthy, and obedient.
Once, Beo climbed fifty feet of sheer granite to keep up with me on a solo ascent at Mt. Evans.
He survived being ejected from a flipping Nissan Pathfinder.
Beo landed the cover of National Geographic in March 2008.
He's quite the deep thinker.
After five years of living, he must have a lot of interesting thoughts.
Posted in About Me, My Thoughts | Tags: beowulf
Posted by: charleslpayne | 07/05/2009
Matter of Fact
Facts: Jimmy Webb is strong. Guanella Pass has some good bouldering. Mind matters.
In the case that you prefer still imagery.
Posted in Climbing | Tags: bouldering, deep south, Denver Bouldering Club, free will, possibilities, represent
Posted by: charleslpayne | 07/01/2009
Must Do Moves
So many things are ‘must do’ in my life right now. Here’s a video looking back to a different kind of ‘must do’ in the Reine Crete Nord area of Fontainebleau, France:
Posted in Climbing, Things I Do | Tags: bouldering, fontainebleau, hot line, video
Posted by: charleslpayne | 06/23/2009
Tuesday Newsday
This is not a news blog. I couldn’t top Narc. However, the recent action at Mt. Evans deserves yet another blog mention! Some great new problems!
Since I’m not a news hub, I post thoughts or media which correspond, or not, with the modern times. Last night, I added a few Mt. Evans classics to Modump from Adam McKenzie. Moderate classics. Now anyone can enjoy the alpine arena without having to climb highball 8B!
Note: Tuesday Night Sessions begins tonight! See you there.
Posted in My Thoughts, Things I Do | Tags: bouldering, Denver Bouldering Club, modump, online presence
Posted by: charleslpayne | 06/18/2009
The Lately Wasn’t Likely
Years ago, I dreamt up a daily news concept that was about predicting the most ‘likely’ future events. Imagine a story like: Broncos Set To Match Lion’s Season Loss Record. It was called: The Likely. But that dream hasn’t happened.
Actually, most of the stories I would have written about myself 6 months ago for The Likely didn’t happen either. Instead, a few of my other dreams took hold: I spent 2 months in France, opened a climbing gym, and continue to do great things at my day job.
I have learned that if the ride isn’t entertaining, then dream up one that is. And then try harder and and push yourself higher to make the goal achievement part all the more thrilling.
I need to start dreaming about some of those Colorado classics on my ticklist.
Note: Here’s a recent interview I did with Front Range Bouldering about the DBC.
Another Note: Now that I kick my non-jumping leg forward, I am ever closer to dunking! Any other technique hints out there?
Posted in About Me, My Thoughts, Things I Do, Work and Stuff | Tags: advertising, basketball, bouldering, Climbing, Denver's Road Home, dream life, fate, fontainebleau, free will, online presence, Payne, possibilities
Posted by: charleslpayne | 06/17/2009
Signature Moves
Signature Move:
Signature Moves:
Going to shoot now…
Posted in My Thoughts | Tags: basketball, possibilities, signature moves
Posted by: charleslpayne | 05/27/2009
New Bouldering in Denver
It’s true. The Denver Bouldering Club is real, and it’s right around the corner!
The Web site is up with some pictures of construction, and an open house is scheduled for June 10. Be there, or be weak.
Posted in About Me, Climbing, Things I Do, Work and Stuff | Tags: bouldering, Denver Bouldering Club, gym climbing
Posted by: charleslpayne | 05/09/2009
Extraordinary Swag
I’ve been able to complete a few lines recently that have been on my Colorado ticklist for ages. Very happy about the Hard Boilded boulder getting crossed off, even though it’s quality is sub par compared to the lines I’ll be bagging this summer. Thanks to Chris Schulte for this great Boulder Canyon addition, with an equally cool name…
The Replacement Killers:
Note: You better get use to the videos, cause whenever I hear a good new song, It makes me want to film another short. This way, my jams get more play.
Note: Dave Tieri’s sandlot league is cooler than any other pick up squad.
Posted in Climbing, Things I Do | Tags: baseball, boulder canyon, bouldering, sandlot, video
Posted by: charleslpayne | 04/25/2009
B’s on a Thursday
Posted by: charleslpayne | 04/22/2009
I Get It In Till The Sunrise
Posted in About Me, Things I Do | Tags: basketball
Posted by: charleslpayne | 03/29/2009
The Ticked List
As promised, this post contains the entire list of completed problems from my fifty days in Font, all 319 wonderful sends. I don’t know the actual climbing days vs. rest days, but could estimate 33 climbing and 17 resting. Whatever it was, I certainly upped my PPD (problems per day) average on this trip.
Note: The following lists are organized using Bleau.info names/grades/locations. The grades are consistent with that majority opinion (my opinions are on 8a.nu).
Would love to hear if others agree with my favorite twenty sent?
| Top 20 By Grade | ||
| Name | Grade | Location |
| La Paillon Directe | 4 | Cuvier |
| Science Friction | 5+ | Apremont |
| Big Jim | 6C | Petit Bois |
| Le Cœur | 7A | L’Elephant |
| Le Toit du Cul De Chien | 7A | Cul de Chien |
| Hyper Plomb | 7A | Apremont |
| Égoïste | 7A | Apremont |
| La Baleine | 7A | Petit Bois |
| El Poussif | 7A+ | Isatis Surprise |
| Memel | 7A+ | Isatis Memel |
| L’Ultime Secret | 7A+ | Isatis Memel |
| Surplomb de la Coquille Assis | 7A+ | Isatis Hautes Plaines |
| Le Magnifique | 7A+ | Cuisinere |
| L’Aerodynamite | 7B+ | Cuvier |
| Fluide Magnétique | 7B+ | Cuvier |
| Rubis sur l’Ongle | 7B+ | Gorges aux chats |
| Eclipse | 7C | Cul de Chien |
| Hot Line | 7C | Reine Crête Nord |
| Controle Technique | 7C+ | Cuvier |
| Big Golden | 7C+ | Cuvier Rempart |
Posted in About Me, Climbing, Things I Do | Tags: bouldering, fontainebleau, possibilities, road trip
Posted by: charleslpayne | 03/25/2009
Dreams Do Come True
My final day in Font unfolded as quite the storybook ending to a dream-realized trip: I decided to rest one day in order to give my best effort on the boulders I would attempt during my final siege. In addition, I convinced myself that getting up for sunrise at the boulders would be my best opportunity for good temps to send one of the final elusive boulders of my trip: Big Golden. I filmed the uber-strong Ludo Laurence sending this area classic early in the trip (the video is posted here), but half-ass attempts, exhaustion, weak fingers, and the fact that the entire boulder bakes in the sun, had delayed my summit. Not for long… Read More…
Ludo on Big Golden
Posted in About Me, Climbing, My Thoughts, My Writing, Things I Do | Tags: basketball, bouldering, dream life, fontainebleau, modump, road trip
