Captain...or Skully
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Nov 17, 2012 - 06:58am PT
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So it's Waaaaaay better than haggis, then.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Nov 17, 2012 - 07:58am PT
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Bets of luck to them. Maybe, there is a possibility for them to head out of JT at the end of this weekend with someone, or early next week, and do LA CouchSurf.
Even though they would miss some days of climbing, it might be nice to get a shower in before the flight.
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locker
Social climber
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Nov 17, 2012 - 09:07am PT
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"i mean that has to be one of the best hurl shots so far on this site."...
It's not a REAL forum...
unless you have AT LEAST a few GUD, "Hurl" shots...
I'll see if I can round up some others and plant them here and about for everyones...
viewing satisfaction...
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locker
Social climber
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Nov 17, 2012 - 09:18am PT
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I was thinking of just emailing them DIRECTLY to you...
;-)
EDITED:
Perhaps with a small glass of PRUDE juice???...
Just let me know...
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Nov 17, 2012 - 09:27am PT
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I would venture to say that any thread involving itinerant British climbers might not be considered to be all encompassing if not replete with a hurl shot.
But pray desist the extraction of mucous ejecta from your proboscis via the means of digital manipulation.
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locker
Social climber
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Nov 17, 2012 - 10:11am PT
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"My friend, a super nice old hippie lady"...
Unless one of the dudes in the photo posted is in disguise...
pretty sure it isn't the same couple...
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jstan
climber
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Nov 17, 2012 - 10:38am PT
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Please pardon the banter, on what can only be considered a very serious thread.
If Jimmy Rasinowitz is out there
thank you again for your incredible generosity.
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locker
Social climber
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Nov 17, 2012 - 10:40am PT
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Yes...
Being serious is of the utmost importance...
Anyone that isn't is losing out on ALL the fun!!!...
;-)
EDITED:
"and this post might be my last, because I'm not exactly a fan of...that other picture"...
OK then!!!...
Haggis you own way...
;-)
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granite_girl
Trad climber
Oakland
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Nov 17, 2012 - 10:50am PT
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Hey all,
Thanks for your kind thoughts towards the Brits. Here's hoping that Sam and Tristan make it from J-Tree to LA, and don't have to spend a week doing so.
That photo of them was my first post to this website, and this post might be my last, because I'm not exactly a fan of...that other picture, or internet squabbles in general, but I appreciate everyone who has contributed in a positive way, especially jstan for taking the time to do some very helpful research.
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susan peplow
climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2012 - 11:29am PT
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Agreed, thanks to all who have suggestions as to how to make this happen. Tristan was going to post on his own but has limited access down to town and the library. I said I could post on his behalf until they can hitch a ride downtown.
As for funds, I didn't get into the particulars with them but they did say they were getting low. Too low to shop at the FiveTen store on Friday as they head to LA. I'm not sure that means they have no cash to chip in for gas and/or have left reserves for worst case scenario to pay cab/van/bus to LAX if necessary. They seem pretty bright, I suspect they have enough cash to pay to bus if absolutely necessary.
Seems to me in past years we've always had those friends who could come to J-Tree earlier in the Thanksgiving week but for one reason or another always headed back early. Those were the folks I was hoping to find on this thread.
I have no idea how much research they guys have done. I do know they were pretty happy when I picked them up hitch-hiking at dusk in Barstow and commented on how different it is to get picked up in the States vs. the UK. They had spent over 13 hours in Barstow and paid for a cab to bring them out of town before I drove by. They had already scoped out their bivy spot for the night.
John, thanks for posting the MBTA schedule, that will help some but they'd need to catch the Greyhound to LAX and who knows what cost and schedule. Based on Blitzo's last trip I'd highly recommend leaving on Friday to make it to LA. Blitzo's bus to see Locker left 3 hours later than scheduled. Speaking of which Locker.......I like you you mentioned the shuttle to the Greyhound station from JTree. You realize that Blitzo booked his bus on Sunday which means no MBTA transport available- he got to the Greyhound alright AFTER Darryl and I took him there.
Hope is still out there that someone headed west can get them as far as possible so they can catch their flight Sat afternoon. Even closer to LA starts to make a huge difference in cost and opportunity to get to the airport. They've got a few packs with them and likely will dump their ice-chest as it will no longer be needed. So space may be an issue?
As I said, they don't have a cell phone so your best bet to communicate would be to stop by HVCG site 29 to say hello or leave a message on the board. I'm not sure if I'm headed into the Park to visit with the masses this weekend but certainly could drop a note if needed.
Great photo Granite_girl, I didn't have one!
~Sooze
edit:
For those who suggested that Simon or another local do the drive, I'm sorry that's pretty unrealistic.... you realize that JTree to LAX and back is likely a 6 hour tour right?
Good news is providing they have funds I'm sure they could make the public tranport thing work. This of course is not their first choice but certainly an option. I also belive that the MBTA does leave from downtown JTree also, not just Yucca Valley. The Saturday Greyhound is out, won't get them there in time. Friday works easy but no idea where the LA Amtrak station is and likely require another expense to get them to the airport.
>Morongo Basin Transit Authority from J-Tree to Palm Springs
>Greyhound from Palm Springs to LA Amtrak Station
>Amtrak Station to LAX by cab?
Thankfully they have that lovely exchange rate working to their advantage!
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jstan
climber
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Nov 17, 2012 - 11:56am PT
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On the internet I was able to find no Greyhound or Trailways service from Palm Springs to LA. I must be entering something wrong. Neither website shows those stations. However going to AmTrak I find the following service between PSP- Palm Springs airport and LAX.
A Saturday departure won't work. Same schedule as shown for Friday. The dollars are for two people.
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Nov 17, 2012 - 11:59am PT
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Umm... Union Station is a long way from LAX. I'm not seeing the actual drop being at LAX and the times (39 minutes from Fullerton) is probably not going to happen unless you have a helicopter
Maybe this as a linkup: http://www.lawa.org/welcome_lax.aspx?id=292
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susan peplow
climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2012 - 12:01pm PT
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That's pretty reasonable thanks JStan. These guys seem pretty resourceful but if you're headed into the park maybe stop by with some info? You're certainly not obligated to do so but after all your research I'm sure they'd appreciate it and probably take away some of the anxiety of what's going to happen next week.
~S
Edit: Mussy, the surfliner is the train so I bet that's correct.
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locker
Social climber
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Nov 17, 2012 - 12:02pm PT
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Susan...
Kumbaya!!!...
;-)
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Nov 17, 2012 - 12:06pm PT
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That the moment one definitely commits oneself then providence moves too.
All sorts of things occur to help one that would never have otherwise occurred.
A whole stream of events issue from the decision, raising in one’s favour all manner of unforeseen incidents, and meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would come his way.
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susan peplow
climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2012 - 12:08pm PT
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Wait wait wait Locker. Maybe they did do research and just hoping they can hitch instead? I never said they did no research.
For all I know they have a hide-a-pocket with fare sitting in it just in case and well aware that they can take a bus. It's not like I'm their Mom and drilled them; just said I'd post on their behalf. (although I totally could be their Mom...it's depressing)
No more awnry pills Locker! Cheer up you said sunny and no wind by you! :)
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On-Site Flasher 69
Sport climber
Riverside
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Nov 17, 2012 - 12:12pm PT
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I met these guys at schultz's ridge the day they arrived in the valley. Very nice guys. Good luck to them.
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jstan
climber
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Nov 17, 2012 - 01:15pm PT
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OK Russ is right. Pains me to admit it but, yes, he is right.
:-)
I will go up to HVCG later today. Site 29.
If I pick them up at HVCG at like 7AM we can reach P/S airport easily by 9AM.
That bus arrives at Union Station at 12:10 PM ($23 per)
Then they catch the 1PM Flyaway($7/) that reaches LAX at 1:30PM.
So they will have an afternoon to Kill.
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