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superdiamonddave
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I'm with okieterry, Lake Lawtonka is the only place I stay, but then I'm a drinker. Build a fire, toss back some cold ones, and relieve those aching muscles. Bring mosquito repellent as they are a little thick this time of year, especially near the water.
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indiesummit
Jul 11, 2002, 9:13 PM
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Oh Man, Dave Mutz and Terry Andrews? What's up, guys? It's Matt Komatsu (used to climb @ Quartz all the time...lived in Hell/Altus) Terry, I never met you but I climbed with Russel, and ran across you on the WMCC board. Hey, Dave, when are you guys gonna make it down to E Rock again?
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pushfurther
Jul 11, 2002, 9:19 PM
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ladies and gentlemen, we're in the presence of okie climbing greatness.
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indiesummit
Jul 11, 2002, 9:21 PM
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*Indie prostrate and paying homage*
"Ommmmm"
"Ommmmm"
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superdiamonddave
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Hi Matt! I don't know when I will get the chance to come back to E-rock, but we sure had fun on Fear of Flying. That was such an asthetic, clean piece of granite! Are you going to come up for our Quartz Fall Gathering? However, I don't know the dates yet. Man I gotta log off. It is quitting time!! I'll check this post tomorrow.
C-YA!!
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indiesummit
Jul 11, 2002, 9:30 PM
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Dude, FOF rocks. It's all about tipped-out #5s, baybee! Did you try Shrike (12) or Texas Crude (10b) next door? Holler at the old crew for me, will ya? And tell Stickman to email me or get on this site before the OK DOT bans it for him!
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okieterry
Jul 11, 2002, 9:34 PM
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I guess I've found a new home to scurry to when the boss isn't looking!
Matt (or is mr. flat tail or something like that), I've heard a lot about you and we have definitely got to hook up for some climbing. There is so much to do!!
Dave, remember that night last summer when the mosquitos drove us crazy!!! I know you were thinking about that when you wrote your post. THats a good point though. Always bring a tent at Lake Lawtonka!!! Do not bring a bivy bag!!!!
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andrewokc
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push, this thing is getting bigger and bigger.
who is down for mad bouldering at the wichitas?
/SLAB
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indiesummit
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Terry, I don't EVEN know what yer talkin abooot, but if you are referring to the elusive Quartz Mt. Beaver, I recommend you talk to Meatbird about my good friend living in the Sea of Screams area. Dude, how's the wether up there? Smoldering? I may just roll up there one weekend this month...
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okieterry
Jul 11, 2002, 10:07 PM
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I had to run over to the forum topic on breast size for awhile and share my favorite boobs and climbing story.
The weather in OK has been fine. Not too bad. I climbed in southeast OK for 4 straight weekends in June. I'm going to Yosemite next week for the rest of the month. Come up in August and we'll go play.
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calamity_chk
Jul 12, 2002, 1:52 PM
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Unless we're thinking of two different areas, camping on the lake is $25/group or $5/tent. I've only camped there once and wasnt really all that impressed. I'm not sure what the group limitations are, but using the 'group area' does require a reservation.
Just my .02 ..
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okieterry
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I guess we are talking about Labor Day Weekend aren't we...Besides the 4th of July and Memorial Day its probably the third biggest camping weekend of the year. I suggest that we talk to LETRA and see if it will be available to non-military campers on that weekend. We can also check on the access stuff (Ft. Sill gates and searches).
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superdiamonddave
Jul 12, 2002, 7:57 PM
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Indie:
We didn't climb Shrike or Texas Crude and in all honesty, Russell led F.O.F. He did a perfect onsite! I barely managed to 2nd his ascent without coming off. My forearms were pumped to the max!
Also, I just got off the phone with Russell. He said he will try to contact you through the WMCC site. He posts there quite a bit but he usually uses an alias.
Okieterry:
You are darn right I remember the mosquitos! A bivy bag would be fine any season except the summer. But for those heading to Lake Lawtonka, bring a tent.
Also, most of the time it is not crowded at the primitive area of Lake Lawtonka. It is located at northern most part of the camping grounds. It is a little tough to find but you will know when you are there. You will see signs (ponds 1-5). This is where I always stay and it is a great and roomy spot for crowds of climbers.
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beets
Jul 16, 2002, 1:10 AM
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hey I'm new to climbing but would love to join up with a few of you... some of you guys have already replied to my post that I made earlier. I'm in the army so I'm guessing that there will be some inspections at the gate if they are like the other posts in the states. Anyways, hope to see you guys in about a month and a half.
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sauron
Jul 17, 2002, 4:35 PM
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So, what's the plans about this, people?
- d.
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crazywacky
Jul 17, 2002, 5:25 PM
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OooOoo..
I'm interested.
I've never been up there, and I should be able to climb again by then...I had a little surgery done Friday, and things are healing nicely...so I should be good to go.
Um..How about kids? I might have to bring both, ages 5 and 9, cuz wifey may be going to visit a friend in San Diego that weekend..
w00t!
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calamity_chk
Jul 17, 2002, 6:40 PM
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crazy,
I had planned on coming solo, but i dont mind bringing my little one and working with you to establish a kid-friendly weekend.
Let me know ..
Dom,
The plan is to climb in the wichitas ... ''duh ...
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pushfurther
Jul 17, 2002, 11:23 PM
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bring the kids, it's all good.
i'll do some calling around for camping availability and such..
send me a PM if you are definitely coming, and let me know how many people are coming with you.
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sauron
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Hum, okay...
So, like - I looked at a calendar for the first time today, and noticed the 30th through 2nd is a Tuesday through Friday...
Is anyone going to be there over the weekend as well? I was thinking if I go up there, I'd be up there on Thursday, and heading back Sunday..
- d.
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nikegirl
Jul 23, 2002, 3:17 AM
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not gonna be able to make it.
*don't wanna talk about it.
so sad...
maybe the next time.
~T
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calamity_chk
Jul 23, 2002, 3:28 AM
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T .. sorry to hear that you cant make it .. hacky and aquatic fun wont be the same without ya!
Sauron .. I'll only be up on the weekend .. not sure if I'll leave Thursday or Friday but I'll be there through Sunday ..
Everyone else ... did we ever decide on a campsite, or are we still waiting for me to call LETRA. (I keep getting stuck on eternal hold.)
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pushfurther
Jul 23, 2002, 7:27 AM
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Quote:Hum, okay...
So, like - I looked at a calendar for the first time today, and noticed the 30th through 2nd is a Tuesday through Friday...
Is anyone going to be there over the weekend as well? I was thinking if I go up there, I'd be up there on Thursday, and heading back Sunday..
- d.
what year is your calendar? august 30th -september 2nd is thursday - monday.
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cyberclimber
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Sauron, good news is you are probably in the right year (I lost a couple somewhere and thought I was 27 for three years, hate it when that happens ), you were probably looking at July 30-Aug.2 instead of Aug.30-Sept.2. Sept. 2nd is Labor Day (should be lack of Labor Day ) so maybe you can play with us that day as well.
Nikegirl, what can I say but !!
We are going to learn from the E-Rock gathering and follow their example as how to handle climberchick (climbr_chk) without bloodshed, right? (Someone CLAIMS they will bring the hacky and the boppit and then, accidently forgets.) Has someone been assigned this job, pushfurther? Ya gatta delegate.
I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and making such a pest of myself with my camera that I will probably be banned from climbing for the rest of my days. Has camping been decided yet LETRA or Latonka?
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calamity_chk
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handle the chick without bloodshed?? shoot .. if i'm not bleeding, then i'm not climbing hard enough .. someone else get on lead!!
also, we *did* have the bop-it at e-rock, courtesy of sauron .. someone must have been hoggin it, though ... */me inspects the ceiling and whistles* ... i'll see if i can find one to bring to the ok gathering ...
*sigh* .. i cant find the hacky sack, though .. ... my son will share the skateboard, but not the hacky .. .. someone else will have to be in charge of that one.
okay, back to the grindstone before i get busted for procrastinating/playing again. 'Doh
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calamity_chk
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Okay ... more info on LETRA .. the main gates off the hwy close at 10pm; however, there are other access points which will remain open 24/7 .. should we choose to stay there, they can send us maps of the 'back roads' to get in.
There are no alcohol restrictions; however, glass containers are not allowed. The cost is $20/day to reserve a group site (no limitations on the number of people), *plus* $3/tent/day. (Since we're camping, we wont have to pay the $5 day pass thingie.) Should we choose to "risk it" and not reserve a group site, it's just $3/tent, but we wont necessarily be able to camp together ... it's a first come-first serve basis. For those who cant suffer the heat, they also have small cabins to rent at $35/night (military) or $45/night (civilian).
They also have plenty of aquatic toys, including paddleboats, canoes, surf bikes, family cycles, fun yaks, and water mouse .. not to mention the miniature golf game. (All of these are at separate and additional charges .. I can post em if ya want em.)
She did mention that Labor Day weekend starts booking quickly around the beginning of August, so we should probably decide soon and get everything booked.
Hope this helps and I'm really going back to work this time ...
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OK/TX get-together, August 30-Sept. 2
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