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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 14, 2009 - 07:03pm PT
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Hello everybody,
I am trying real hard to get the evening programs confirmed and should have it together early next week. I wanted to get this out last month. This is what I have so far.
Tuesday September 22 – We may have something at Yosemite Lodge, waiting for confirmation
Wednesday September 23 – Peter Croft slideshow at East Auditorium 7:00pm -10:00pm
Thursday September 24 – Reel Rock Film Tour at East Auditorium 7:00pm -10:00pm
Friday September 25 – Stonemaster show & book signing at East Auditorium 7:00pm -10:00pm
Saturday September 26 – Outdoor music in front of the Visitor Center 5:00pm – 9:00pm Bands will be announced soon. Fattrad will be having a MeatFest and info for that is in that thread. There is also an OktoberFest in El Portal. A big night!
Sunday September 27 – Reception at East Auditorium 6:00pm-12:00am with food, drinks and music by Jonathan McEuen Band
At all the programs there will be wine and beer provided by New Belgian Brewing Company.
I am going to try a few new things this year and I hope it works as I am sinking close to $20,000 into the event.
Last year we had a water sponsor and I cringed every time a plastic bottle of water was handed out. This year I was approached by 2 different bottled water companies and I decided to say no. Instead, I have ordered 1,000 stainless steel Kleen Kanteens. I am going to pass a certain amount out to the earliest
sign-ups every day. Please only one per volunteer for the event.
I am going to have 6 bicycles with carts available to use for support in the field around the Valley. I am also looking into having other bikes available too.
I am going to have a special 2009 Facelift T-shirt available for the volunteers at slightly above cost. I think the art work for it is really good and I will post it later.
To help cover some of the cost of the event I am going to sell Facelift beer glasses for $20. This glass will get you free beer or wine at all the evening programs.
The Facelift seems to get bigger every year and this year is no exception. The Park Service has doubled the amount of free camping to accommodate about 500 people. Yellow Pines and Camp 4 are full. I do have some left in Crane Flat and in Tamarack Flat Campgrounds. Email me at YCA@inreach.com if you need a space. I need to know for which days and the names of everyone in your group. Please be patient as it is a lot of work to assign the camping. I only work on it 2 days a week. You will receive an email confirmation back.
I look forward to seeing you there.
I will post any updates to this thread.
Ken
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 14, 2009 - 07:06pm PT
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Yo Ken, whatever we can do :D Looking forward to a whole new Year filled with all new fun and friends. Peace, Lynne
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jstan
climber
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Aug 14, 2009 - 08:04pm PT
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There are reports the use of bottled water is not growing as it once was or may even have begun to decrease.
The answer? The platypus. After ten years of use we have had only one start to leak.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 14, 2009 - 08:33pm PT
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Hi John,
I have tried the water bladder thing and could taste the bladder. Perhaps I needed to use it more to get rid of the rubbery taste. I have tried the stainless steel containers and found that they clean easily and don't harbor any funky taste. Yosemite has such good water that there is no need for the imported stuff.
Ken
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Aug 14, 2009 - 08:44pm PT
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I know they live in water and have that duck bill and webbed feet and all...
but to suck water OUT of one!
I'll stick to plastic thank you very much.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Aug 14, 2009 - 09:57pm PT
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A good time will be had by all!
Those who haven't made arrangements already can make Ken's job much easier by being exact about what you hope for. Vagueness as to numbers of people and dates arriving make his job much harder. Also, given what Ken says, it seems likely that deciding at the last minute isn't an option, nor is simply showing up with a hopeful smile.
Ken, John and I will be there on the afternoon of the 19th, ready to welcome Lynne to deepest darkest Camp 4. If there's anything I should bring or do in advance, let me know - and of course, we're looking forward to helping out in the days leading up to the FL. (I'll be secretly training tomorrow at the Adopt-a-Crag at the Squamish Mountain Festival.)
I hope that's $20,000 of YCA money that's being invested, and not your own! It sounds like there are some excellent plans for evening events, and regarding water bottles, tee shirts, beer, and glasses. The FL plans and activities get better every year.
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jstan
climber
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Aug 14, 2009 - 10:04pm PT
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Oh Ricky. What are we to do with you?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 14, 2009 - 10:12pm PT
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I Love Ricky !!!
But hey, I seriously hope to see you jstan and MH when I get there. No matter how hard I try I am not great at mechanical stuff. So I got a smaller tent than last year but still may need help. I am going to get it out of the bag this weekend and practice. Got my bike ready, climbing gear and Anastasia's grate short list. Peace, Lynne
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jstan
climber
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Aug 14, 2009 - 10:22pm PT
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What are you bringing to deal with the C4 Hyenas? They come around after 3AM. You have to have the tools ready inside your tent. Rattlesnakes work but cobras are better.
You need only leave a light on for the hyenas to see the cobra's shadow, I have found.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Aug 14, 2009 - 10:22pm PT
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I've got to decide on my travel dates and tell Ken for camping. I'll come a little early, and can also help out with prep work.
Anyone else arriving a few days early? Climbing partners???
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 14, 2009 - 10:24pm PT
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Happi, three arriving early as far as I know. Jstan, Mighty Hiker and me. Peace. You gonna help with Bachar's Toast in Camp 4 ?
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Aug 14, 2009 - 10:26pm PT
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Oh, and the water issue - GOOD to not "import!" Bottle water is being exposed for the rip off it really is.... Convenient, yes. But much of this $$ stuff comes from municipal wells.
Info:
http://www.tappening.com/
Also - This is an organization getting restaurants to allow people to come in and fill er up, in an effort to help people avoid purchasing water while on the go. It's in NYC now, but expanding. Check it out, and see if you can persuade businesses local to you to get in on it!
http://www.tapitwater.com/?cel=1
edit: Sweet! A week ago it wads just NYC. Now Florida and Oregon have been added!!!!
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 14, 2009 - 10:49pm PT
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Hello,
As promised here is the T-shirt that will be available at the Facelift for the volunteers. If you can't make it and want one, for $25 I can send you one. How many should I make? A special thank you to Mike and Simon. Thanks you guys.
This is the Mike Clelland artwork that will appear on the back of the shirts. Simon King (Ihateplastic) worked with Mike to create this original artwork for Facelift 2009. Limited edition... collector's items... when they're gone they're gone.
This is the Yosemite Climbing Association logo artwork that will appear on the front of the shirts.
The men's shirts will be light blue and the women's shirts will be light green. Shirts will have the YCA logo on the front left breast area and the Clelland artwork on the back. The shirts are 4.6 ounce organic cotton.
I hope you like them.
Ken
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Aug 14, 2009 - 11:10pm PT
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Just make sure Ricky D wears his hat, sunscreen, and
long sleeved shirt!!!!!
:-)
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Aug 14, 2009 - 11:13pm PT
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Excellent.....
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Barcus
Trad climber
San Luis Obispo, Ca.
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Aug 14, 2009 - 11:49pm PT
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I'll be there early the 19th as well and will report for duty!
It will be good to share a fire with you again Lynne, is Zip comin?
Marcus
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Barcus
Trad climber
San Luis Obispo, Ca.
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Aug 14, 2009 - 11:52pm PT
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Hey Blue, When are you rollin in?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 14, 2009 - 11:52pm PT
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Barcus, Dude works too much.....
I'm gonna have to get a men's shirt....I love the color. :D
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Jingy
Social climber
Flatland, Ca
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Aug 15, 2009 - 12:18am PT
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Cool....
Ken, just shot you an email, take you time getting back to me, I know you're busy....
Also, love that shirt idea!!! Did you see the veins on that dudes arm? Sheesh!!!
I hope I have more energy this year.
Should be fun, and I hope to see you all again soon
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
Lake Oswego, Oregon
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Aug 15, 2009 - 12:31am PT
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A couple of notes on the shirts...
First, the color swatches below the shirt pics are closer top the real colors. We all know what the interpipes can do to colors. Just think, "light blue and light green."
Second, these shirts run true to size. Meaning... if you normally wear a large in a K-Mart/Target/Sears shirt then you will wear a large here. These are not trim fit or tailored for Euros!
Third, I asked Mike to add the veins to make the guy a "typical Valley hard boy." Mike calls stuff like the vein emphasis and twitching finger muscles "BOING!"
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