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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 22, 2015 - 12:34am PT
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I remember when I first joined Supertopo.
I came for "Growing Up" and ended up finding much more, for better or worse lol!!!
Back then Locker and Cosmic would post up weekly trip reports.
More toking than climbing, more spray paint than splitters, but these guys were classic and it was obvious they just liked to have fun.
I vowed to climb with them some day.
Last October I was going through the hardest time in my life and a proper roadie to some favorite places was in order.
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Two hours in at sunrise
Five hours and forty five minutes later...
...and nuthin' left to do but smile, smile, smile!
I'd made arrangements to meet Locker at Santana's.
I parked but didn't see him, so I called.
Turns out he was parked out back.... this was the first red flag, and when my suspicions grew.
Maybe he was in cahoots with the twakkerz that live there and he'd get a cut of all the gear they'd pillage from my car while I was grinding a burrito...
I wasn't too worried, I have a super gnarly guard dog.
My dog. This is why I'd told Locker I wanted to climb outside the Park.
"No problem dude, I have just the place. It's just a little drive."
Cue eerie foreshadowing music....
Needless to say, Locker is immediately super friendly and I decide to follow him to the crag in my car because there is no way in f*#king hell I'm leaving my car in the Santana lot...first.
Second, he seemed a little too friendly, if you know what I mean, and I'm not sure I wanted to hop in his high desert gangster ride.
So Locker proceeds to lead me on the most messed up local route goose chase ever, through some pretty unsavory Mad Max neighborhoods, until we finally reach the highway....
which we stayed on for, like, an hour and a half.
SANDBAGGED on the drive!!!!!!11111666
Some rocks would come into view, we'd pass 'em, again and again.
Where the f*#k is this dude taking me???
Pretty soon I can see I-15. If I hadn't set up camp in Josh I would have just continued on to Bishop.
Finally we turn off the highway and are on a dirt road. Left turns, right turns, forks....
I start thinking I should be leaving bread crumbs.
And now we're in full on The Hills Have Eyes territory. Remote high desert meth lab real estate.
All my suspicions are coming true, but I'm holding out hope that around the next bend will be a towering citadel of perfect rock.......
Actually, I'd been driving since 4am and just wanted to get out of the car!!!
Does the first part of this story seem like it's taking forever?
It did!!!
But we finally reach the crag, Cosmic rolls up, and we proceed to have a great afternoon of rock climbing (and all kinds of things that I don't approve of).
These guys are classic together and they're about as nice and kind and genuine and fun loving as any humans could be, and should be.
This day was just what the doc ordered and I thank both of you from the bottom of my heart.
These aren't the best photos but I'll let them do the talking now.
Fun day but now I have a two hour drive back to camp. 10 hours total today.
Next morning...
Bonus photo packy from the rest of the trip
surfed small waves for a few days then picked up Leggs
THANKS AGAIN LOCKER AND COSMIC!!!
ps
My friend Survival will say that I should have time released all these dumb photos, but...
f*#k it, there you go.
hang loose supertopo (and keep it classy)
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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May 22, 2015 - 12:41am PT
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that was awesome! Lucky you didn't get arrested hanging with those suspicious characters.
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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May 22, 2015 - 02:08am PT
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Sweet!
I wish those dudes would come up to Tahoe during the summer when I'm around. I'd love to meet 'em and share a rope-'n-dope:-)
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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May 22, 2015 - 03:02am PT
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Thanks for the trip report! Nice.
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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May 22, 2015 - 04:18am PT
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Very nice!!! Looks/sounds like it was a blast. Makes me wanna road trip.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID
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May 22, 2015 - 04:31am PT
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Oh yeah, Jefe. I can dig it.TFPU!!
I needed that. Precious few rocks OR monkeys out here.
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telemon01
Trad climber
Montana
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May 22, 2015 - 05:37am PT
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Nice Jefe!
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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May 22, 2015 - 05:41am PT
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Cool pictures and good TR, you all look like a bunch of fun lovin' guys!
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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May 22, 2015 - 05:51am PT
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with one last downward
thrutch,
we'll all make good death
someday.
what a trio!
admiration.
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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May 22, 2015 - 06:16am PT
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That's classy as it gets.
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L
climber
California dreamin' on the farside of the world..
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May 22, 2015 - 06:20am PT
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Way to infuse my Friday morning with good vibes, Jefe!
Ocean waves, High Desert cragging, Joshua Trees beneath blue skies, the cutest little pup, and The Wild Gang...who could ask for more?
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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May 22, 2015 - 06:28am PT
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You're so lucky you lived to tell your tail!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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May 22, 2015 - 06:37am PT
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Nice! Must have been a cosmic experience that will be locked into your memory forever.
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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May 22, 2015 - 06:43am PT
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i want some of what jimmy's on.
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Cragar
climber
MSLA - MT
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May 22, 2015 - 06:45am PT
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Nice one and always good to see the little rosebud for a sweet smile.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2015 - 06:50am PT
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Oh, I got the full experience.
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Scott McNamara
climber
Tucson, Arizona
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May 22, 2015 - 06:57am PT
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Nice Jefe. Looks like a lot of fun!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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May 22, 2015 - 07:42am PT
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Well, if that isn't a bunch of Merry Pranksters prankerstering around.
Prankster on and keep sharing. Fun!
Susan
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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May 22, 2015 - 08:01am PT
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Some things never change! Thanks for the story of you three characters.
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Roots
Mountain climber
Tustin, CA
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May 22, 2015 - 08:10am PT
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That was great!!!
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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May 22, 2015 - 08:12am PT
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i sincerely and honestly
intend to impart a sentiment
of honesty and kindness,
though through my
compromised heart,
that sentiment
issues as brash
and confrontational.
my love is
inconsistent with
my execution.
therefore i am
eternally misunderstood.
i just want to be
an approachable, sensitive man.
instead i'm an overwhelming
'gina-wrecker.
though i should bear
across, instead i
donna torch.
fuuck you.
err, i am you
and right now
i'm naked.
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jeff constine
Trad climber
Ao Namao
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May 22, 2015 - 08:13am PT
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STONERS RULE!! COSMIC RULES LOCKERS RULES U nUtS RoCk.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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May 22, 2015 - 08:24am PT
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Hey, pass it over here,
Oh yeah that's it - Exhale,
Hf
jefe, I thought you were more the sane type damn you are the
Adventure man! I could almost see how much fun you were having but the tears of fear were making it hard you will drown in the desert and dye of thirst while surfing ? How many hours of driving?
That makes Chicago look do able - hide your head in Chi town the cops there suck the big one,
You can be lost in the system . . . do not get arrested in Chicago as a dead head,
hmmm strange drift? . . . . .
Seems this was still in the paste so I will o with it thanks for the cool breeze!
(Don' t mind the . . . . Maggots . C, you can't give it away on 2nd avenue)
Learn to climb
Pull down not out
test try the holds before you commit,
Use common sense
don't make light of stupid
Oberon the other site that is not project or super, but goes by that name, there was a 5.7
On Rumbling bald, North Carolina, on the Cereal Buttress ;
Fruit Loops, - that was a true teaching moment :
thirty feet of stacked blocks that were barely welded in a crack,
the gym rats stripped all they could, hand sized flakes but left the large death flake.
balanced but now having been messed with it is a greater sword of Damocles than it was before.
It was great to say hello to cosmic this morning
hope I did not talk your ear off?
Traipsing around with you guys looks like fun!
Locker you tool I'm thinking offending you by sending shoes, all one size, a box .
Ten pairs of boots from forty year old Eb's that need to have the canvas covered and a pair of just as old Vasque 'Shoenards' that need the full treatment. Then all of the other pairs of shoes I've ever owned , that should be fun for you . They all have the same blown toe.
Nah just gonna find some rubber and nail it to my feet and pray for better weather. . . Hmm !?
Seem flash back ish . . . . The Brown acid?.??
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2015 - 09:51am PT
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Todo bien, todo bien.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2015 - 10:03am PT
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Please rephrase that.
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little Z
Trad climber
un cafetal en Naranjo
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May 22, 2015 - 11:24am PT
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looks like fun was had by all. TFPU
and on a (fashion) side note...only Leggs could make those shoes work
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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May 22, 2015 - 11:31am PT
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Proud.
Jack Kerouac has nuthin' on you.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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May 22, 2015 - 11:54am PT
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They're already bitching about dogs at the crag
Then they should bring their own dates.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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May 22, 2015 - 11:58am PT
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Cosmic has invited me down his way, and I fully intend to accept that invitation. This thread just raised the urgency of doing so several notches. Thanks much, drljefe!
John
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Ward Trotter
Trad climber
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May 22, 2015 - 12:02pm PT
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These guys are classic together and they're about as nice and kind and genuine and fun loving as any humans could be, and should be.
I don't know them either but that's my take on these guys.
And, hey Locker , climbing this last Sunday at JT and my partner enthusiastically mentioned the great job you performed on his shoes.......UNTIL THEY STARTED TO RADICALLY DELAMINATE HALF WAY UP THE LOST HORSE WALL.
Just kidding. No "dee" lamination
No one died.
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couchmaster
climber
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May 22, 2015 - 02:47pm PT
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Haha, good times for sure youse dudes!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2015 - 03:20pm PT
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Yes!
Please keep that ^^^^^ kind of thing going here!!!!!
I encourage all funny, gross, and slanderous photo annotations and manipulations.
Too bad Cosmic is too busy playing grabass in some argue thread and
Locker is all chin-to-chest on glue....
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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May 22, 2015 - 03:36pm PT
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The only thing that pic is missing is a dawg pissing on locker's leg. Hilarious.
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Ward Trotter
Trad climber
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May 22, 2015 - 04:29pm PT
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YER
Gonna...
DELAMINATE
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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May 22, 2015 - 04:43pm PT
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Love it!
From now on I never fall climbing...
I just delaminate.
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zBrown
Ice climber
Bruj̣ de la Playa y Perrito Ruby
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May 22, 2015 - 04:51pm PT
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Which one is locker?
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Ward Trotter
Trad climber
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May 22, 2015 - 04:54pm PT
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A photo of Cosmic snapped the week following his climbing adventure with Jefe and Locker:
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2015 - 07:01pm PT
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You guys should see Locker's climbing shoes LOLOLOLOLOL!!!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2015 - 08:17pm PT
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I can't quit you Locker...
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MikeL
Social climber
Seattle, WA
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May 22, 2015 - 08:33pm PT
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Excellent! El Refugio? Looks like a wonderful trip. Love that area. Lived in Goleta for a while.
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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May 22, 2015 - 09:23pm PT
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Never a dull moment with those two. Hilarity always ensues. Some of my fondest climbing trip memories :)
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Darwin
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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May 23, 2015 - 01:59pm PT
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Nice TR drljefe. Thanks.
Too bad the followup posts are so prosaic and boring. ;-)
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2015 - 02:31pm PT
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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May 23, 2015 - 08:22pm PT
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Looks like a fun day out gents! And you even got a pinkpoint in! ;)
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yanqui
climber
Balcarce, Argentina
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May 24, 2015 - 07:50am PT
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It's not porn .... it's art!
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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May 24, 2015 - 11:15am PT
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Really nice trip report, Jefe.
That was from a few months ago, eh? When we were having nice summer weather during winter here in CA. Now that it's spring, it's rainy and cool!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - May 24, 2015 - 11:20am PT
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Thanks Phyl
Yeah, last fall.
Cosmic, really dude?
Let's get to 80 so I don't have to look at the lycrasnake anymore.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - May 24, 2015 - 11:22am PT
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Tami-
did you happen to notice this?
This is Cosmic's crag....just sayin'
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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May 24, 2015 - 12:00pm PT
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Cosmic...You should get a brace for the lycra cobra also...that's just not right...rj
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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May 24, 2015 - 12:38pm PT
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He's only got eyes for you!
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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May 24, 2015 - 01:03pm PT
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Cosmic...You might consider reduction surgery to take some stress off your bad knee...?
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
North wet, and Da souf
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May 24, 2015 - 01:28pm PT
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Nice jefe, looks like quite a crew!!!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - May 30, 2015 - 01:24pm PT
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Bump for locker.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 1, 2015 - 06:45pm PT
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Bump for locker and cosmic.
These guys are classic.
Whatever with their current high desert drama....
I'm certain you guys'll be friends for life.
Please kiss and make up.
Fukkin A!
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
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I think problems started when Cosmic tried to fist Locker with a catchers mit...?
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Funny as heck.....
Just what I need this am.
Thanks for the bump.
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Lurkingtard
climber
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Dang Locker. What did you do to Cozmic. Maybe just apologize.
It hurts supertopo when you guy aren't friends. Peace pipe?
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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It's like the Beatles breaking up, or Captain and Tennille.
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Justin Sanchez
Big Wall climber
Valley
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Its funny to see action shots of Locker. A burnt out old dick who spends LOTS of time slandering on this forum. Have to admit he looks far more enfeebled than I had imagined. His STFU nOOb persona led to believe he was hardman. But, ya I guess it's obvious why all the sh#t talking now. The dude is a hurt old man trying to relate to his surroundings but always failing due to false self image. You clearly suck at climbing.
In defense Locker will waste more of his last days on earth posting a dumb pic with someone's else's face attached.
Happy Hollidays pussy!
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Yikes!
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couchmaster
climber
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Couple of OK guys. But if someone screws up the rand repair on anothers fav pair of shoes, gonna have to be some throwing down. Then it will be OK again.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Locker ....100% genuine hard man with a heart of gold...
happy to call him a Bro
Sanchez... don't know you, but a Yosemite Big Wall dude... my oh my.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Pretty sure Sanchez ain't gonna get old, cause he ain't smart enough to.
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Dig this.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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I'm pretty sure those shoes constitute a violation of the Kyoto Accords.
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RyanD
climber
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Wicked TR drljefe!
Looks like it's not over yet.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
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It aint over till the fat lady froths...
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Spiny Norman
Social climber
Boring, Oregon
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Cosmic is indeed the opposite...
Never mattered in the past...
Maybe it does now...
Probably doesn't.
Anybody who can't have great friends with different politics — and have good arguments, and stay friends — is a dick. And neither of you two actually seems like a dick. (But Justin? He kinda seems like a dick.)
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TrundleBum
Trad climber
Las Vegas
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Anyone that spends a day climbing with both Locker and Coz,
And doesn't have a great time, laugh their arse off and manage to get some climbing in...
Is a total Dick !
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Dec 12, 2015 - 06:22am PT
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Lots of fun and strong individual personalities, mixed together and the snaps showing
All sorts of cross or juxtaposed purposes, besides desire.
Any one of the pictures or all of them thus a smooth and seamless ride
] I hope this is not a true sunset of a. Friendship
Calling in a thank you
The three of you, to the whole -that make us all super taco
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Robb
Social climber
Cat Box
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Jan 22, 2019 - 09:20pm PT
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Bumpity.
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