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RyanD
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Squamish
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Apr 17, 2014 - 02:30pm PT
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This is radical. Stoked for you Brandon!
El cap, solid man. Respect.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2014 - 02:33pm PT
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Super radical. I'm going to have to find work on the way back to allow myself to take my time and climb with many of you.
Anyone in the inter mountain west need a carpenter for a few days?
Mike, I'll leave it up to you as to what we climb. Durance is just the easy route that I know of on the tower.
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thebravecowboy
climber
in the face of the fury of the funk
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Apr 17, 2014 - 02:49pm PT
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I will keep my eyes out for work around here for you Brandon.
When are you thinking you might be around?
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Apr 17, 2014 - 03:03pm PT
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I know Brandon. I was just kidding. I thought it would lose it's punchline if I put an LOL after it. Have a blast man. Sounds like a great hook up for both yall.
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BASE104
Social climber
An Oil Field
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Apr 17, 2014 - 03:05pm PT
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Honda Civics rule. Just keep the oil changed and learn how to replace the CV joints.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2014 - 03:18pm PT
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Kath, if you've got a hook up for work, Whitefish isn't too far out of my way. It's about time we finally met up.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2014 - 05:55pm PT
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TBC, three weeks from now.
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ruppell
climber
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Apr 17, 2014 - 08:26pm PT
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Hell yeah Brandon. Good choice.
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Apr 17, 2014 - 09:16pm PT
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I can ask around as well I know a climber that builds his own homes. Maybe he can use some day labor. Send me a message if your coming through and Ill send u my number.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 17, 2014 - 10:13pm PT
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I've got a 2002 Toyota Highlander w/ 156k miles you can have for free (less any taxes and CA BS fees which you would need to cover). It has been reasonably well maintained but I make no guarantees.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - May 1, 2014 - 10:37am PT
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So, life and bills are getting in the way. Obviously, if I'm inquiring about a three thousand dollar car, I don't have a lot of money to play with.
The trip is off, I couldn't suss out enough work to facilitate the trip.
If anyone in the inter-mountain west is looking for a quality carpenter, stand up guy, and tall tale weaver, I'm all ears.
Thanks, TBC, Mike M, EKat, and others for your generous offers. Someday.
Additionally, I'd like to publicly thank Elcap for being so kind hearted. Sorry I couldn't make it work out. You rock dude. Hope to meet you someday.
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thebravecowboy
climber
in the face of the fury of the funk
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Damn. I hear you man.
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Rock Monkey
Mountain climber
Thousand Oaks, California
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i agree with the early 90's Jeep Cherokee. you won't get good gas mileage, but those things are sturdy and can handle off road nicely. if you take care of it, it'll last up and over 200k miles.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Thats unfortunate Brandon.. great offer plus the bonus of a bit of climbing in J-Tree.
Regarding the jeeps..One of the better engines made by any company was the jeeps inline 6 4.0 Avoid the V-8s though, not as reliable and eat even more gas.
And as I said if 4wd does not matter then go Saturn S-Series and save yourself a G or two. There are 4 main brands of cars you see all the time still on the road, running strong and 15 years old or more. Toyota Honda Subaru and Saturn. Of those the Saturns are the ones underpriced and only the old Honda Civics got slightly better MPG (sometimes).
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overwatch
climber
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A generous offer from Johntp as well.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - May 1, 2014 - 01:37pm PT
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Indeed, Thanks, John!
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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After Elcapiya's offer this is redundant. Except maybe it will benefit another reader
This recommendation is good.
Handa Cvic..... Just dont get one with carb.
I have a 2001 ....5 spd... and it gets 40mpg on the road, about 31 round town. No weird parts (batterys) just a basic car. I second the motion. A good friend put nearly 300K on her old, carbureted, stick shift Civic. With no major repairs. It was finally becoming downright unsafe with suspension issues and she wanted to take a long drive.
She found a home for it and then got a '98 or so with 150K miles. Her long time mechanic found it from one of his customers.
It's also a stick. Stay with a stick. Hand crank windows. I believe just about $3K.
They don't make 'em like they used to.
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Gorgeous George
Trad climber
Los Angeles, California
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My 1984 Ford Bronco. Heavy duty shocks, 30" tires. No radio, no heater. Awesome in the mountains and snow. My wife wants me to get rid of it, I'm saving it to take to Mexico, but 3K could cause me to change my mind.
Located in my drive-way in So. Cal. P.M. me for pictures and details.
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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You can't go wrong with a Ford Falcon.
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