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Happiegrrrl2
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Topic Author's Original Post - Mar 17, 2016 - 02:36pm PT
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I left Asheville two days ago and am headed back to NY, via a slight detour south. Drove the Blue Ridge to Brevard and then spent the night in th Pisgah National Forest. Did some waterfall hies and checked out the north face of Looking Glass.
Now I'm in Waynesville, C for the night, and will pass through Smoky Mountains tomorrow, and then veer north/northeast after heading through Knoxville, KY.
The winter was so mild - just one big snowstorm, so I got very lucky. It has been a wonderful time, and western NC is incredible.
Anyway - tme to begin heading back and so...chalkbags, anyone? You can see what's available at:
http://www.climbaddictdesigns.Etsy.com (most recent additions)
http://www.climbaddictdesigns.com/shop-chalkbags.html (earlier styles but still some very good ones left!)
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 17, 2016 - 03:10pm PT
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Safe travels happie.
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Larry Nelson
Social climber
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Mar 17, 2016 - 03:20pm PT
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The wife and I vacationed in Asheville many years ago. Stayed in the Grove Park Inn (If I recall the name correctly). Loved the area, took many drives to hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway. A trip over to Smokey Mountain NP. Beautiful country.
Hope your travels are pleasant and safe ;-)
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Mar 17, 2016 - 04:41pm PT
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Drive safe.... enjoy the ride.
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EdwardT
Trad climber
Retired
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Mar 17, 2016 - 05:28pm PT
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If you've never been, I'd recommend a side trip to The New.
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 17, 2016 - 05:54pm PT
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Thanks, all, for the wishes! Van has been doing well. If I didn't know it had the oil problem,I would think it was the finest van in the world.
EdwardT - I have been to the New, and will probably go this time too, but not yet sure.
I was thinking, too, of going to Obed, which I have not been to before.
Because I have Lucas, I have been not so willing to troll for partners, so it is just me and him going on hikes. He IS pretty good at the base of crag, but he is very attention-seeking if there is a lap available, and so I haven't wanted to foist him upon strangers. However....if anyone is interested in climbing at New River, Obed, Red River next week, and doesn't mind a doggy, let me know.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 17, 2016 - 07:23pm PT
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hey there say, happygrrrl... happy to hear from you...
prayers for safe travel, and good things along the way!
let me know your address, again, where you are, when you get back...
i still got your christmas card, and a little trinket for you, :)
happy good eve!!!
thank you for just being you--and--for sharing with us...
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troutboy
Trad climber
Newark, DE
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Mar 17, 2016 - 08:14pm PT
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Just to be certain you make it back to NY w/o getting lost:
Knoxville is in Tennessee, not Kentucky :-)
Be safe.
TS
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Mar 17, 2016 - 10:22pm PT
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f*#k what BIOTCH said!
your out seeing the world, right! i'm still here in josh and jealous.
Hey, when you get home or when you finally die, you'll atleast have more questions for how different you are, or have more answers to how much the same you are..
Happy Trails Grrrl
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Mar 17, 2016 - 10:25pm PT
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Love your style!
Susan
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Mar 17, 2016 - 10:40pm PT
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camp out at the place where Custer got whacked,
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john hansen
climber
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Mar 17, 2016 - 10:41pm PT
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happiegrrrl seems to get along just fine.
She moves when she wants to, and always enjoys the place she is at, and has no regrets about where she stays , or for how long.
If you find a good spot, stay for a while, if not move on.
She seemed to have figured out the North / South,, Winter / Spring , thing pretty well.
Have a good trip north Happie.
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Mar 18, 2016 - 03:14am PT
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Happie. swing through seneca if you have a chance!
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EdwardT
Trad climber
Retired
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Mar 18, 2016 - 05:05am PT
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The Obed is fantastic. I recommend it. Easy access (once you get there). Who names a town Wartburg, anyway? Fun campground. Good boulder field. Nice hikes, even if you're gonna skip the climbing. But the climbing is so good.
This may help.
https://www.facebook.com/Lilly-Pad-Obed-203998623025672/
And if the weather sucks, but you want to stick around, go take a tour of Oak Ridge.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Mar 18, 2016 - 05:30am PT
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Hey,
I have no idea how to get the right text to name the stooge...ß Î Ø T Ç H
Not bad a cut and paste, i'm glad to have thought of that.
She has Jobs, and does them all well, her bags rock and is a rocking' Ranger (who smells nice...)
In fact she is always working for the Preserve ,
By the way, Hey kid, What the Hell ? you can go off the clock.
Thems' boys are Lawyers, and they got a who's who of lawyers, working for 'em too.
(Ban The Drones , Don't Ban the Drones, Above your seasonal pay scale, who cares)
Don't get me wrong, Im a born and bred - pro persevere - baby!
but no one and nothing Is pure in this world.
Certain Clove Road residents especially . .. .
It is what you gno as well as who....
That said you gno me yet?
I'm no one special, so you can 'forgettaboudit'...
THE OBE(d)https://rootsrated.com/knoxville-tn/climbing/obed-climbing!
Besides,
sadly, snow is due up here on Sunday into Monday 3/20- 3/21 so stay south.
you'll have no fun arriving to 6 inches of snow'
a mucky Gunks,
although it is always a pretty sight to see.
Not so much, the drive into the backside and the Barn, on a freezing night.
I play, I jest, & yes, I dodge you direct question'
of who I might have one time been or not, I'm not a cop.
but I did play on on TV.
I'll tell you, that to my wife,
and so by proxy, to my daughter,
you are an Inspiration!
A bird so rare and free,
all things good to you we wish and pray for your safety on the road,
come back safe and sound to the boosom of 'spalt' rock and the peterskill,
where you will see the Gnome, rarely if you gno-when to look.
Some how once you have been to those secret spots, if it took.
you get drawn back, against all better judgement.
One feels the years pass by & so with yearning
have to look upon the stage of ones youth,
an amazing place the backcountry of the Gunks...
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 18, 2016 - 08:17am PT
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Deleted. Missed the link in the earlier post.
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overwatch
climber
Arizona
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Mar 18, 2016 - 08:29am PT
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Out of Body Experience?
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 18, 2016 - 09:55am PT
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Out of Body Experience?
Haven't had one of those since 1982.
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 18, 2016 - 06:59pm PT
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Knoxville is in Tennessee????
Oh, man!
Anyway - it was a typo. I am about 20 minutes from Knoxville, Tennessee, tonight. NOAA says rain starting early tomorrow and going pretty much all day - 80%
Today I finished up driving the Blue Ridge Parkway. I was on the entire thing but for one section just below Brevard. It is the highest part, and was still closed. But just before that was really, really beautiful.
Lucas is wading just upstream from the Lower Falls an Graveyard Fields. What a pretty stream that was - wow!
Today we went through the Smoky Mountain National Park and just outside it was quite the shock - a full bore tourist town with pedestrians EVEYWHERE. So crazy I was afraid one or more were going to get nudged off the sidewalks in front of me as I drove through - this went on for, I am guessing, almost a mile.
Weird. So, I am now in Pigeon Forge, TN, which is like the Overflow Tourist Town, and also home of Dollywood... Heading to the Walmart down the highway to sleep, and will pass Nascar Speedway on the way. I'm kinda glad it is dark out.....
And Gnome - From your post. I was thinking Claude, until I wasn't. And then the clue tells me you are Dave. But I am very bad at figuring these sorts of things out.
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F10
Trad climber
Bishop
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Mar 18, 2016 - 07:55pm PT
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Safe travels, good for you !!
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Mar 19, 2016 - 03:30am PT
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Hey, it is okay,Happy hippie, no I'm not a Clove Road resident of course once one Has lived around of seasons one's hart becomes a resident for life!
& Certainly both Of the residents you mentioned are Fun fine fellows who were important to me, in that long lost past. both .
Also Martin,the Big E of sine fell fame & a cross the street .,.,. very much IN folks ...
but you should not bother trying to guess, really I'm a nobody, in the scheme
Yer part of a whole new time. - nothing is left from the times I was running wild. -
I will stop by and say Hello in the warm sunshine.
In the mean time no worries and safe travels
I want to go set up a tent for this spring Nor-Easter or just Easter?
Easter Eggs on Edges - old days? R' new again ? Bioyd Thad be phun. . . .
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TradEddie
Trad climber
Philadelphia, PA
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Mar 19, 2016 - 09:52am PT
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Glad you hated Gatlinburg!
On the plus side, many of the tourons just stay in town, leaving the park generally peaceful.
TE
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 19, 2016 - 11:27am PT
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I can not believe this stretch of theme parkness - holy shit!
I stayed in Walmart lot last night, about 10 miles from the park entrance, and from the moment I hit the first Gaitlinburg business, it was nonstop Las Vegas style buildings OVER THE TOP. It was just so unexpected, I am still pretty shocked.
I'm now at the library in Seveirville, which is just past Pigeon Forge. It's a very nice library, and I am thinking that I will stay in this place tonight too(the town, not the library) back to Walmart to sleep. I will walk around the town and take pictures of the bizarreness - I really had NO idea....
Tomorrow I will go to Knoxville and then I need to stick until either next Unemployment check or my tax return comes. Looks like they have quite a few decent parks, which are good for Lucas walks and a place for me to stop and work on jewelry, cook, nap, and what have you.
I like exploring these towns and cities as I go, and Knoxville looks like it might have some good old buildings.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Mar 19, 2016 - 11:40am PT
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Next adventure you should take yourself through Branson MO. It's unsettling to the core for me. I can't even make myself stop there (just drive through to climbing in Arkansas).
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Mar 19, 2016 - 02:55pm PT
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it was nonstop Las Vegas style buildings OVER THE TOP. It was just so unexpected, I am still pretty shocked.
That sounds hilarious. Are there many casinos.i always likes them for a ez bivy after eating 5 days worth of food at their buffet. Some for 5-10 bucks will let you hit the pool/jacuuz. Is their wallmart bigger than ours? Ha. that's one sweet creek. i'd definitely be drownin some flies there. Your new dog looks just like your old dog:) i finally got a new dog. yep he looks just like Jake too:) You really should be posting up more pics, this is a TR right?
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 19, 2016 - 04:33pm PT
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Okay - some pictures.
Her's Lucas at Looking Glass
This is the same stream as above
This is Newfound Gap in the Smokies
I went the wrong way after getting out of the library earlier and so instead of turning around, I decided to go to Knoxville. This town doesn't seem to have that much going for it, unfortunately. Maybe I will find out I was wrong, but I'm thinking not.
Next stop will be Obed, which is just to the northwest.
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Mar 19, 2016 - 05:47pm PT
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You'll like The Obed. My Sport Climber Cousin can't shut up about The Obed. She's a kayaker, too, so there's plenty of stuff for her there.
If I were anywhere near Branson MO, I'd have to catch a Yakov Smirnov show.
"In America, you wind your watch. In Soviet Russia, watch winds you. What a country!"
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Mar 19, 2016 - 07:27pm PT
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I love the climbing in TN, but never made it to the OBED. I would get distracted by other cool spots before there. Totally want to get back!
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Todd Eastman
climber
Bellingham, WA
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Mar 19, 2016 - 08:33pm PT
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Beautiful landscapes worn by water and not glaciers...
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 30, 2016 - 06:39am PT
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Obed WAS somewhere I definitely will want to spend more time in. The routes I saw in the main climbing area at Lily Bluff looked fun and the bouldering area there was really impressive. There was a long traverse boulder that was just my speed(less than V0)
I am kind of thinkig I might do the southest again next year, unless I get some change in my amount saved situation. The van could have easily gotten me cross country, though I still have a little bit to go before saying "Phew - made it!"
The 10w40 oil made a HUGE difference, and other than knowing that it has that bad oil leak, it hasn't had one problem except one morning when it started right up on one of the coldest days, and when I drove about 1 mile and stopped to gas u, the battery was completely spent(I hadn't used it in any accessory way, either - it just died. A guy helped me and cleaned off gunk accumulation on the terminals, and it cranked up right away with a boost). It is going to be difficult for me to think it needs replacement, since when you buy a used vehicle, unless you really know your stuff, it's a crap shoot.
Anyway - I am just leaving Chambersburg, PA and will head up 81 to 209 and take that the rest of the way. Probably going to stop one more night, as I do not like driving in darkness.
So - next year..... I would like to have one of those "seasonal boyfriend" type of guys, although an actual real one would be okay too. I really miss climbing regularly, and was not really able to do the partner du jour thing on the road, for a couple of reasons.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Mar 30, 2016 - 08:10am PT
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I really laughed out loud DMT. Thanks for that!
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 30, 2016 - 12:34pm PT
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Ya know....if you have a multimeter, yer gonna need a multimeter. I think I'll just keep things simple.
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labrat
Trad climber
Erik O. Auburn, CA
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Mar 30, 2016 - 01:21pm PT
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Make sure you change out the batteries in the multimeter once in a while.....
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Mar 30, 2016 - 03:22pm PT
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The battery was fine, it was the battery terminals. Usually happens when they are loose. Giving the cable end a twist about 1/8 of a turn as you push down will get you going. The offending terminal will usually be warm to the touch after an unsuccessful attempt to start your car
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 1, 2016 - 11:00am PT
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Just to let everyone know - made it back yesterday afternoon.
The switch to 10w40 really has reduced oil consumption. I will keep my eye on the leaking, but if it stays at the rate it is, I think that van has many miles left on it. I mean - LOTS of people have high-consumption of oil on older vehicles.
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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It's way cheaper to buy a case of oil every 2 months than it is to rebuild a heap ;)
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 2, 2016 - 08:01am PT
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If the van was a "heap," I would be more seriously looking to find a new vehicle. But yes, replacing an engine is not the sub-$500 cost people seem to think.
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overwatch
climber
Arizona
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If I were anywhere near Branson MO, I'd have to catch a Yakov Smirnov show.
I have seen that guy (getting paid to be there, of course) multiple times, I guess opinions vary.
Cute pooch, Happiegirl
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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I've got a '93 Volvo wagon that I picked up for $600. 310k on the odometer and all I need to do is add motor and transmission oil every 500 or so miles. The rig runs strong, turbo is still pretty decent.
Love me some older vehicles!
Come up to NH this summer Happie!
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overwatch
climber
Arizona
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ and don't park on anyone's driveway?
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 2, 2016 - 08:26am PT
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I work on the weekend's here and would only ask for time off for something like a family wedding, to be honest. But thanks for the invite Brandon. Do you ever get down to the Gunks?
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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and don't park on anyone's driveway
Thankfully, most driveways around here are dirt. And, it burns more than it leaks. ;)
Happie, no Gunks for me this summer, getting married in August so road trips are on hold.
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Vulcan
Sport climber
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Hey Happiegrrrl
How does one take the winter off, then work weekends and get
an unemployment check???
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 2, 2016 - 12:25pm PT
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Well, I just fudge the numbers.
I hope you weren't suggesting something untoward. Not that it would surprise me. Several people on this board seem to find offense in my lifestyle.
Seriously - I work weekdays along with the weekends. Next week is my first back and I am scheduled for 36 hours of work.
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EdwardT
Trad climber
Retired
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Glad you made it to The Obed. It's an under-publicized gem. Next time, check out South Clear Creek. Easy hike. Interesting climbs.
And props for visiting Pigeon Forge. Now you can add it and check it off your bucket list. One of those unpleasant experiences that gives context to our place in the world.
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overwatch
climber
Arizona
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Several people on this board seem to find offense in my lifestyle.
several posters on this site are dipshits
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Glad you made it. You are and always will be a friend.
I'm a dork.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Really. spending some time chatting with you at Todd's was great. Don't let these stoopid losers get you down.
John
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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where is the nearest sweat lodge?
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Dickly
Social climber
KY
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Hey Happiegrrrl
How does one take the winter off, then work weekends and get
an unemployment check???
Its called working the system, its quite popular in other countries, possibly offensive to those who pay for it. 36 hours! no way!
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 3, 2016 - 02:52pm PT
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What do you mean "no way?"
Yeah, I think it is best I take the advise from people who know and like me, who tell me to ignore the unhappy creepsters who seem to get a boost out of trying to bring others down.
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Happie-G. writes:
"Several people on this board seem to find offense in my lifestyle."
Those people are wrong. Don't listen to them.
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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May 24, 2017 - 05:37pm PT
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hope you had a great trip and that things are good. back in the gunks???
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