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addiroids
Mar 14, 2005, 9:02 AM
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Well barring any unforseen problems, I might plan on being there Thurs night through Saturday night (need to study on Sunday). Or if I am feeling really broke, I may work the day in Palm Springs on Friday and come up Friday night through Saturday night. But don't expect me to be leading at the level I have been the last time many of you saw me. I have started grad school and henceforth have become fairly light.
And T, there will be NO AB COMPETITION THIS YEAR!!! Not unless you have had like 4 kids since I last saw you. Say HI to Robert for me.
TRADitionally yours,
Cali Dirtbag
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andc
Mar 14, 2005, 9:22 AM
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Man this sounds so cool! I would love to join you guys even know I am new on the site, been mainly lurking. But unfortunately i will still be in the UK till the fall. Can't wait to read all about it when you guys get back, does sound like it will be a blast :D
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happiegrrrl
Mar 15, 2005, 2:23 PM
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^ I know where the Gunsmoke Traverse is - It's by the Barker Dam area. Very cool place....There's also the boulder there with Streetcar Named Desire nearbye, and a cool, cool rock that is cutaway like a bandshell, and covered with pictographs from the native inhabitants of the area.
RE Bouldering...I think you will have no problem finding things to boulder....After all, isn't the place sort of known as being one big highball problem after another, that only mere mortals and wimps will rope up for!?(joking....sort of).
Just remember to pick up some balm for your mitts. That rock scours the skin right off!
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bad_lil_kitty
Mar 16, 2005, 2:48 AM
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wow - and to think, i was about to go --- didn't even realize there as a gathering! oh well....
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nikegirl
Mar 18, 2005, 3:00 PM
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In reply to: Well barring any unforseen problems, I might plan on being there Thurs night through Saturday night (need to study on Sunday). Or if I am feeling really broke, I may work the day in Palm Springs on Friday and come up Friday night through Saturday night. But don't expect me to be leading at the level I have been the last time many of you saw me. I have started grad school and henceforth have become fairly light. And T, there will be NO AB COMPETITION THIS YEAR!!! Not unless you have had like 4 kids since I last saw you. Say HI to Robert for me. TRADitionally yours, Cali Dirtbag
Ha no, but I've got my "happy" weight on.
a lotta softer, and happier.
you, sir Paul, will win hands over...
but, now I feel a challenge comin on.
pfft.
you'd still win.
hope to see ya there!
We will fly in late friday, head out with Steve, at the crack o dawn...just in time to eat at the coyote grill(??) for some Burnt Bacon,pancakes, and fake flowers laminated in "grease". I can smell it now ....
mmmmmmmmm!!!!
~T
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happiegrrrl
Mar 24, 2005, 2:41 AM
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Hey Fire_eyes -
I have a friend who is making the trip with me. Is it possible to add another tent in the group site?
The thing is, we will be coming in on Wednesday early evening and if we can, will snag a site at Hidden Valley or Ryan. If we get one, we'll probably just stay there for the duration and come to the group site during the evenings. But, we will definitely pay for the reservation in the group sites even if they go unused by us. I'll head into town once we are set up and post to the thread if the space in the group site will be available, and it can go out as a scholarship to some needy rc'er.
Do you want to have the site fee sent to you ahead of time? If so, send me a PM with your info, and I'll get it out to you right away.
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rendog
Mar 24, 2005, 2:48 AM
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well folks the time is getting nearer.
It doesn't look like I'll be able to get the beer sponsor to come through, but as I've promised there will be a keg of beer there. I'll pay for it out of my pocket and it'll be there friday night. What do you all think about donating afterwards for the cost? I jsut can't seem to think about having something like this go on and there not be a copious amount of beer there.
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fire_eyes
Mar 24, 2005, 3:43 AM
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Ren, I don't even drink beer and I'll kick in! Happie, I have three sites, they can accomodate 3 tents each. I think I'm full on car allotment though, (2 per site, 6 in all...) but I know ren has 3 reserved too. So I think a tent will for sure be ok, the car may need to be parked in town overnight (I or someone, will drive them to park it and bring 'em back.)
Just fyi, if things stay the way they've been in the park, sites are gonna be HARD to come by...the past two weekends, EVERY (yep, all areas) site was full!! They had a full-on sign as you turn onto Park Blvd. stating all camping is full. Crazy.
But no worries, there's always the BLM lakebed, and a couple other secret sites...we'll all have a safe place to sleep.
Shall I try to arrange a group dinner for Saturday night? Shall we just do a campsite potluck? Thoughts? Anyone, anyone, Beuler...
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phugganut
Mar 24, 2005, 6:26 AM
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I'll pitch in a bit on the beer as long as you get something good.
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curt
Mar 24, 2005, 6:31 AM
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Saturday night dinner? Edchadas--duh. 8^)
Curt
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sd_damien
Mar 24, 2005, 8:26 AM
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Hey All,
I am new to this site but I would love to join the gathering. I'm coming from downtown San Diego so if people want to get in contact with me about rides and such feel free.
Climbing Vitals (for anyone curious about partners): I have never climbed in JTree. Been climbing for about 2 years. However I am just getting back into climbing and am right now roughly a 5.9c/d lead climber.
So.... I guess I'll just keep posted for more info.
If anyone wants to send a friendly email to someone who doesn't really know how the whole gathering thing works, go right ahead.
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fire_eyes
Mar 24, 2005, 3:09 PM
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In reply to: Here's how RC.com gatherings usually work: 1. Show up 2. Climb 3. Drink beer 4. Sleep (optional for some) 5. Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 as necessary :wink: Skibs
:lol: hahahahaha!
Ok, one (big, Curt sized) vote for Edchadas...anyone else?
Hey Happie....how about a new attendee list? You up to it?
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rendog
Mar 24, 2005, 3:16 PM
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In reply to: I'll pitch in a bit on the beer as long as you get something good.
good? oh hell yeah man..! I'm thinking some wikkid like MGD or Coors lite or something.
give me a break....i know there's some wonderful micros in Cali, i'll pick up one of thier high test ambers or maybe a good full bodied pilsner
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rendog
Mar 24, 2005, 3:20 PM
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In reply to: I'll pitch in a bit on the beer as long as you get something good.
good? oh hell yeah man..! I'm thinking some wikkid like MGD or Coors lite or something.
give me a break....i know there's some wonderful micros in Cali, i'll pick up one of thier high test ambers or maybe a good full bodied pilsner
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happiegrrrl
Mar 24, 2005, 4:55 PM
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Here is the list of people coming, so far. If anyone has an addtion, subtraction or other change - post up!
- addiroids
- all_that_is_rock
- areuinclimber(tentative)
- baja_java
- bandycoot(tentative)
- cardio
- climbsomething
- curt
- duskerhu
- elvislegs & brother(tentative)
- eyecannon
- fire_eyes
- fo_d
- hangerlessbolt
- happiegrrrl & mystery guest(a slightly misanthropic social butterfly)
- g
- gamehendge
- johnhenry
- j_ung(tentative)
- maculated(tentative)
- marshall84
- neuroshock
- nikegirl
- oldskool
- pheenixx
- phugganut(tentative)
- piton
- r6driver
- rendog
- rrradam(tentative)
- scallywag(tentative)
- sd_damien
- skibabeage(tentative)
- snoopy138
- tim
- toobigtoclimb
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happiegrrrl
Mar 24, 2005, 5:05 PM
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Thanks fire_eys, for the site info. Can you, or someone else, tell me the location of the BLM spots, in a way that we can locate them while driving? I've been to JTree only once, and the other person has never been, so we'd need sort of specific info. Though I am hoping that the Wed. arrival helps us get something in the park, I know my friend would rather stay on BLM land, at least for the nites where the group site isn't available to us.
As for beer - I'll chip in, though I won't imbibe. But - I AM intending to bring some kick-ass chocolate marshmallows. That way us nondrinkers can have our own toasts! Laugh now, ya buncha drunks....but these mallows are sublime.....I just hope the store restocks befor the trip. I got the last bag the other day and they're currently out.
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Mar 24, 2005, 5:56 PM
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In reply to: Ok, one (big, Curt sized) vote for Edchadas...anyone else?
I'll throw in my vote and add my proxy power for Hanger and Nikegirl. Add three more vote for Edchada's. :wink:
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Mar 24, 2005, 6:04 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Ok, one (big, Curt sized) vote for Edchadas...anyone else? I'll throw in my vote and add my proxy power for Hanger and Nikegirl. Add three more vote for Edchada's. :wink:
Edchadas is the only place in town I can think of that could handle a large group.
-Jay
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fire_eyes
Mar 24, 2005, 6:36 PM
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http://www.rockclimbing.com/...tPhoto&PhotoID=30389
BLM Lakebed, see above...
As for dinner Saturday night, Edchadas it is! I'll give them the heads-up this weekend that we're descending...like hungry locusts!!
Happie, big thanks for the list. You rock girl. And you for sure have space in one of my three spots, no worries!
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happiegrrrl
Mar 24, 2005, 7:24 PM
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Thanks for the BLM info.
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climbsomething
Mar 24, 2005, 10:40 PM
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I haven't replied to this in a long time...
Curts, I'll be there. Let's go climb rocks. I'll bring my Gumby tshirts... I have 3 you know ;)
And the tutu... maaaaaybe....
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climbsomething
Mar 24, 2005, 10:43 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Ok, one (big, Curt sized) vote for Edchadas...anyone else? I'll throw in my vote and add my proxy power for Hanger and Nikegirl. Add three more vote for Edchada's. :wink: Edchadas is the only place in town I can think of that could handle a large group. -Jay |
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rendog
Mar 24, 2005, 10:56 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: As for dinner Saturday night, Edchadas it is! I'll give them the heads-up this weekend that we're descending...like hungry locusts!! I think I'll stay back by the campfire and eat sausages.
Ditto. I'm a member of the CDA. with the emphisis on DIRTBAG. I've already paid for 3 group sites, I'm buying a keg of beer, happily i might add, since that's in the budget. Now that I"ve got to go and buy a new motor for my car (ouch) I'm not to have the luxury of eating out (unless she asks nicely)
I'm deffinately going to be BYOF on this trip. I'm thinking fajitahs at the campsite...(you can throw your sausages in if ya wanna skibby)
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Mar 25, 2005, 1:15 AM
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About this Sat . night diner thing, i will of coarse do whatever the group decides to do but let me remind you that i'm a granite starved mid-westerner (i hope im not the only one) who has just been through a long long winter, this means sitting down to eat anywhere other than at the base of the rock waiting to climb will leave me a bit distracted. maybe doing it after sunset will help.
Just my 2 cents :D
-T- ............. Fell off???? :twisted:
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