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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 5, 2016 - 12:23pm PT
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Feasting on meat, my favorite part of Facemeet. I mean Facelift.It's never too early to think about the next Facelift, is it?
Hope to see you there, everyone!
Ken? Mighty? Lucky? Anyone?
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PhilG
Trad climber
The Circuit, Tonasket WA
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I'll be there is spirit, my friend.
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Roots
Mountain climber
Tustin, CA
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I'm pretty sure I'll be on lock down with the new owners denying all vacation requests...
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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I'm looking forward to it, Mouse!
John
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Will be there
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Never too early. Made my camping reservations a couple months ago!!!
Susan
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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Looking forward to seeing everyone in September, and of course helping out.
The YCA will start taking camping requests on May 1st: http://www.yosemiteclimbing.org/facelift-2016/
Moose, mouse, whatever - four legs good, two legs good too.
Hopefully by autumn the situation regarding place names will be sorted out, given that many of us will keep on using the historical ones out of forgetfulness, obstinacy, or both.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Apr 5, 2016 - 05:45pm PT
SC, Did Housekeeping Camp get to keep its name?
Apparently so. I did not see any change noted on that location. I should follow up to make sure my reservation carried over.
Susan
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MisterE
Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
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Not gonna make it this year - have fun, y'all!
We'll be in Washington hoping for good climbing weather.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Not sure if we will be attending this year. To be honest, I hope we won't be, simply because we are already 6 months behind on our plans to move to Europe, and things need to start solidifying or I am going to have to take a different path.
If we are around we will be there of course, although my health will probably prohibit me from doing much. Mister E, will miss you at the gathering!
We will see how it goes.
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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I'd recognize that look on TT's face anytime.
It tells me all I need to know of what was going on there in them pines.
Bet Mouse was getting an ear full:-)
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Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
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I hope to attend some of these after I retire, which is looking to be next year.That means I could make the 2017! Huh, weird to contemplate.
BAd
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 6, 2016 - 06:26am PT
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Delhi Dog, we were discussing whether human activity is responsible for the yellowness of the pines in camp.
TT is an expert witness concerning large woody objects.
Turns out it was simply a misspelling on the part of the NPS sign shop.
It's supposed to be Mellow Pine Group CG, not Yellow Pine Group CG.
Always the pedantic one, I am.
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Barbarian
climber
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DNC apparently trademarked "Facelift", so the event shall now be known as "Tummy Tuck".
I'll be there, ready to scour the woods and trails for improper evidence of human passage.
See you all at Mellow Pine!
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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I am thinking I may go this year. Have to wait and see, but it is so much fun.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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What are the dates?
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GLee
Social climber
Montucky
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From the Yosemite Climbing Association webpage, as noted by Mighty Hiker earlier:
Yosemite Facelift 2016
The Yosemite Facelift starts with an evening program 9/20/2016 and ends at midnight on 9/25/2016.
We will start taking camping requests May 1.
Please include names of people in your party, what nights needed, and campground choices in order of preference. Tuolumne, Yellow Pines, Camp 4 and Upper Pines will be available.
C U all then!!
GLee
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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I'm very sorry to report the recent passing of Michelle (Missy) Carter, who was a real friend of the climbing community. She died in a motor vehicle accident on April 5th, near Mariposa. I don't know if Missy did much climbing, but she was certainly an active presence in Yosemite. She had the distinction of having been born and raised in the Valley, worked for the National Park Service for 23 years, and was a ranger supervisor.
http://california.obituaries.funeral.com/2016/04/08/melissa-anne-carter/
Many of you may recognize Missy from your trips to the Valley, and the Facelift. She was a staunch supporter of the FaceLift, and helped in a myriad of ways, including camping. Despite what must have been a challenging job, Missy was always cheerful and organized.
This has been a severe blow to the tightly-knit communities of Yosemite Valley and El Portal, and the NPS. My condolences to Missy's family and numerous friends.
There will be a memorial for Missy in El Portal on Saturday, April 16th.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Anders, Thank you for mentioning and honoring Missy ..El Portal has lost another wonderful person...
Rest in Peace ..
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Carson City, NV
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Apr 10, 2016 - 09:17am PT
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So sorry to hear about Missy. Condolences to her friends and family.
I am going to plan on it this year, instead of just showing up.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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Apr 11, 2016 - 04:13pm PT
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Donations in Missy's memory can be made to:
Yosemite Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 313
El Portal, California
U.S.A. 95318
Missy was the sort of person who might have received this scholarship, as she was born in Yosemite Valley, graduated from Mariposa High School, and was valedictorian there.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 11, 2016 - 05:45pm PT
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If I am unable to do another trip to the Dolomites this year--count me in.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Apr 11, 2016 - 08:29pm PT
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I missed the past couple, I may try to make this one. My son would dig it.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 30, 2016 - 01:37pm PT
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Burp.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Today is May 1 and I signed up on what I hope is the right email.
It's not too soon to get excited. :) Cheers!
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GLee
Social climber
Montucky
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I'm in.......
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Hint..Hint..
Miss Lynne, would love it if you and Mr Moses made chicken tortilla soup again. (-;
Could you please post-up your recipe, it was way delicious.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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I plan to be there, and will bring a mouse trap. Maybe a moose trap. Maybe even a moses trap.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Nita, Mr. Moses and I just made up that soup with what we had on hand, but I'm sure Ed would agree to try and recreate it. That would be fun.
Anders, so Glad you will be there this year. Do you have the sign up for camping, email address? I want to make sure I used the correct email. Thanks, Lynne
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Where and how do we sign up? I know Guido wants to come as do Lisa and Kali and Nancy! Audrey may even be able to make it! Looking forward to it...!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - May 1, 2016 - 06:14pm PT
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Yes, BooDawg, the date set for reservations to begin taking effect was supposed to be today, but it's Sunday.
I don't think there is a better mouse bait than Negra Modelo cerveza, Mighty Hiker. Ask GLee.
Looking forward to the week-long adventure ride with Baited Breath.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Boo Dawg, From what I gather the email is Yosemitefacelift@gmail.com. You need to give them the names of everyone in your party and the nights needed. Face Lift this year begins 9/20 and ends midnight 9/25. Choices for camping are Tuolumne Meadows, C-4, Upper Pines and Yellow Pines. They ask you to give them in order of preference.
Looking forward to seeing you and Lisa, Kali, Nancy, Audrey, Guido and everyone.
I'd like to email you re: a book on climbing in Tuolumne. Is that cool? Lynnie
Negro Modelo, great choice for mouse bait....even lynnie bait. :)
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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Agent FatTrad, a loyal supporter of the FaceLift, advises that once again there will be a Meatfest at Yellow Pine on Saturday evening, September 24th. Details TBA.
Jeff considered having it as a fundraiser for the Cthulhu/Trump campaign, or perhaps for Sauron/Cruz, but in the end agreed that it will be by donation to the YCA. Neither mouses nor mooses nor meeces will be barbecued, but many other good things will be there to be eaten and drunk. Everyone welcome, and a good time will be had by all. I wouldn't be at all surprised if there was some music, too.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, ... happy to see all the updates here...
and, sadly, about melissa...
i did learn about her, from another gal that knew here, and from
a family member that knew of her, as well...
my prayers for her family, that must go on, without her, :(
she sounded so very wonderful...
here's to hope and prayers for a great facelift!
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Fish Finder
climber
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So Sad to here about Missy
She will be greatly missed
She always had a great attitude a beautiful smile
I am crying
Facelift won't be the same without her
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Fish Finder
climber
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Sent an email last week......
64 ounces never enough
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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May 16, 2016 - 08:21pm PT
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For the clamouring hordes who have sent Facelift camping requests to http://www.yosemiteclimbing.org/facelift-2016/, just a note. The YCA gets a lot of camping requests for the Facelift, and has several hundred campers/night to manage.
1. Please make your request as clear and simple as possible. Names, dates, location, etc.
2. Please live up to what you've requested, and if your plans change, let the YCA know as soon as possible. Camping is at a premium in Yosemite in late September, particularly Camp 4.
3. Don't expect confirmation until July or later. (TBA)
Also, the Yosemite Climbing Association can always use donations - cash, that is. The Facelift, and its work on the museum and other things, involve significant expense, and every bit helps. Indeed, in the past Ken has sometimes had to pay significant expenses pre-Facelift, hoping that the YCA will have enough afterwards to pay him back. So donations would be a timely thing. For US residents, you get a donation receipt, so this would be a good thing to invest some of your tax refund in.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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May 17, 2016 - 12:44am PT
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Wow, really bummed to hear about Missy.
I didn't realize that reservations had opened....put in my request, and really hope that there will still be space in YP for me and the Mrs Vegasclimber - just wouldn't be the same without staying there.
Hoping for good luck!
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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May 17, 2016 - 07:46am PT
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Really sad to hear about Missy too:(. Won't be the same without her.
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pocoloco1
Social climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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May 17, 2016 - 09:04pm PT
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It's time to ship some Chile to California.
Looking forward to the trip.
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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May 30, 2016 - 04:42pm PT
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I am very excited to say that CG and I will be able to attend and participate in the Facelift this year!! Very psyched as the last Facelift we made it to was 2008... I just sent in a request for camping in Yellow Pines for the full duration. Also, by September I'll be just up and running with climbing again after 9 months on the bench due to back to back shoulder surgeries, so hopefully I/we can connect with some folks for some moderate climbing while there :-) :-) Cheers!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 3, 2016 - 04:35pm PT
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This nice person is in charge of Facelift camping reservations.
Allyson Gunsallus
Facelift Volunteer Camping
Yosemite Climbing Association
Today she sent a confirmation of receiving my request and a note on how to CHANGE anything in your request, like additional campers, additional or fewer days camping...
If you would like to make a change to or cancel your original request:
Send an email with your FULL NAME and "CHANGE REQUEST" or "CANCEL" in the subject.
Please do not send other follow-up emails.
Her email also said that confirmations should be going out in August.
HANG TIGHT.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 16, 2016 - 05:37pm PT
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Bump.
Decisions, decisions. It just hit that I have a 50th class reunion on the 24th of September.
It's a no-brainer, though.
I still haven't sent in the $40 they are asking for attending.
And I WON'T BE IN TOWN ANYWAY because It's the same night as the MEATFEST!
Can't live in the past, can we?
I'd rather be singin' n' feedin' my face on REAL GOOD EATS (with Negra Modelo in hand) than trying to schmooz with people who look older than me, spend more freely on booze than me, and will wake up in the morning feeling old.
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yosguns
climber
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Jun 23, 2016 - 08:31pm PT
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Dear All,
I hesitate to write this...but as of today, camping is full. Requests sent in the last 14 days or so should have received an email about the waitlist today. The automatic response now asks whether the requester is interested in being placed on the waitlist at this time and (gulp) I've added my phone number.
We're still planning to send out confirmations in the next month or so.
Thanks,
Allyson
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jun 23, 2016 - 08:36pm PT
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hey there say, ... wow, say, yosguns... thanks for sharing, for everyone...
say, here's hoping for a great year!
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jstan
climber
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Jun 23, 2016 - 10:20pm PT
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I hesitate to write this...but as of today, camping is full. Requests sent in the last 14 days or so should have received an email about the waitlist today. The automatic response now asks whether the requester is interested in being placed on the waitlist at this time and (gulp) I've added my phone number.
If traffic control warnings were placed at the park entrances on 120 and 140 we could do a lot of work on those roads. Sites at campgrounds further out might be available and if NPS busses could be pressed into service people could be transported to the festivities each night in the Valley. Both auditoriums would have to be available, obviously.
But no matter what is done......there are limits.
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Jul 11, 2016 - 11:50am PT
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It turns out we won't be able to attend this year. I'll send an email asap to the event camping coordinator so they can give our spot (if we even made the cut) to another participant. I hope it's a great event as usual and look forward to pictures later on!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Jul 11, 2016 - 12:15pm PT
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^^
NOoooooooooo....)-;
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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Jul 11, 2016 - 12:42pm PT
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Rumour has it that a Lesser Spotted Dimwit was planning to attend the Facelift, just because twitchers Callie and Dave would be there to observe it, and add it to their life-long list.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jul 11, 2016 - 03:39pm PT
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What Nita said.
Susan
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labrat
Trad climber
Erik O. Auburn, CA
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Jul 11, 2016 - 04:32pm PT
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"Rumour has it that a Lesser Spotted Dimwit was planning to attend the Facelift"
No! I was not planning on attending!
Oops, Sorry, got confused by the name.
Sincerely,
The Greater Spotted Dimwit
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Jul 11, 2016 - 04:44pm PT
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It turns out we won't be able to attend this year. I'll send an email asap to the event camping coordinator so they can give our spot (if we even made the cut) to another participant. I hope it's a great event as usual and look forward to pictures later on!
If yer still wanting to come to Cali, Soyo is really nice. Not a lot of trash to pick up though. (kinda the appeal, less people less trash....alright, unless I show up, haha!).
The Facelifts are cool. I'm done though, it's nice to see they're going stronger than ever. A good event for a good reason.
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LilaBiene
Trad climber
Technically...the spawning grounds of Yosemite
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Jul 11, 2016 - 05:55pm PT
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Put in my request for PTO @ my new job (tough because Sept. quarter close is heavy workload time), but I have my fingers crossed nevertheless!!!!!
Can't wait to see everyone!!!
Man, I miss every last one of ya!!!! :D
LilaBiene
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 18, 2016 - 03:21pm PT
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Dear Brian,
I am confirming camping for you in Yellow Pines, Site D 9/20 - 9/26 (departing 9/26). Please see relevant info attached.
Allyson
Best news I've had in weeks.
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yosguns
climber
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Jul 18, 2016 - 03:44pm PT
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Dear All,
I will be sending out confirmations this week. If you haven't gotten one yet, don't despair. I will put a response in this thread when I am done sending out confirmations; at that point, I will start working on the waitlist.
Cheers,
Allyson
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jstan
climber
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Jul 20, 2016 - 04:20pm PT
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Anders:
I got my confirmation.
I sent you an email from PT's computer. Did you get it?
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Jul 20, 2016 - 10:09pm PT
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I got my confirmation. Thanks Allyson!
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GLee
Social climber
Montucky
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Jul 21, 2016 - 09:36am PT
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Thank you Allyson!
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Jul 21, 2016 - 01:26pm PT
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Might be there. Need a place to pitch my sleeping bag :(
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yosguns
climber
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Jul 22, 2016 - 09:34am PT
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Thanks for the thanks, GLee and BooDawg and all!
Confirmations are now out and we will be working through the waitlist and cancellations/changes from this point on. Happy Friday!
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Fish Finder
climber
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Jul 24, 2016 - 09:52am PT
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Hi Allyson
I have put a request through a day after it was announced here and posted here up thread right after , I sent the email
I also sent you an email last week when I saw the last few posts here
I have still not heard back
Please advise
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yosguns
climber
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Jul 26, 2016 - 02:58pm PT
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Hi Fish,
Did you email: yosemitefacelift@gmail.com? How did you sign the emails?
Allyson
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Fish Finder
climber
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Jul 27, 2016 - 06:46am PT
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Thank you for your time and help Allyson
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Barbarian
climber
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Jul 27, 2016 - 01:24pm PT
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It appears that I did not get a confirmation. My email about the same generated an automated response saying facelift camping is full. I quess I am in limbo pending my position on the waitlist.
Hoping to see you guys in September...
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labrat
Trad climber
Erik O. Auburn, CA
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Jul 27, 2016 - 03:47pm PT
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Looks like I will be going to Yosemite that weekend with a friend....
Decision was made just today...
Long after the camping is filled up.....
;-(
Hope we can find a place in TM or Valley central....
I'm excited!!
;-))
Missed it the last few years......
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Jul 27, 2016 - 10:35pm PT
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Allyson, thanks for all your hard work pulling this thing together.
Anders not sure we would have made if you missed it again this year. You were sourly missed last year.
Fat Trad, your the man for doing the foodfest.
Linnie, What a trip seeing you and Dave on Sonora pass. Talk about timing!
Boodawg Glad you and the gang are coming.
Looking forward to all you regulars that make Facelift at Yellow Pines so special. It'll be here before you know it.
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Barbarian
climber
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Jul 28, 2016 - 07:51am PT
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Happy to report that I have my confirmation and will be in my usual spot in YP D. It was an email error.
Thanks to Allyson who took on the monumental task of managing camping requests for the masses. She's done an outstanding job. I know I'm not the only one who appreciates her efforts.
See in September!
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Jul 28, 2016 - 08:10am PT
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I got no confirmation, sent request day one. who do I pester?
edit: did not have to pester anyone, Allyson saw the post and handled it, see everyone in September
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jul 28, 2016 - 08:12am PT
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Hard to believe it's just around the corner.
I need to go check my commemorative beer glasses.
This might be my 10th.
Is that possible?
Susan
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Aug 28, 2016 - 10:17pm PT
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Looking forward to seeing y'all.
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Aug 28, 2016 - 10:43pm PT
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really looking forward to lifting that big face!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Aug 28, 2016 - 11:02pm PT
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hey there say, all... wow! such a GREAT BUNCH of folks...
will miss trying to meet you all, again, this year...
have a great time and a super clean-up, as well...
:)
will try to send some stuff for raffles, again...
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Aug 28, 2016 - 11:24pm PT
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^^^Ur RAD Neebs!
one day we'll send;)
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Aug 29, 2016 - 02:24pm PT
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Any chance that NEW YOSEMITE VALLEY MOVIE: "Brave New Wild" will be shown at Facelift?
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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I am bummed.
I was doing a self imposed intardnet detox intervention and missed the signup.
The only sites available are in Crane Flat.
Sure I love the work I do at Facelift but I also thrive on the comradeship.
So I'm in a quandary.
To Facelift or not to Facelift, that is the question.
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zBrown
Ice climber
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Yosemite National Park unveils 400-acre expansion
Ackerson Meadow features wetlands and rolling hills that are home to endangered wildlife, park officials quoted by AP news agency said.
The land, on Yosemite's western boundary, was bought for the park by conservation group the Trust for Public Land for $2.3m (£1.7m).
Yosemite National Park covers about 1,200 sq miles of mountainous scenery.
It attracts millions of visitors every year and celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2015.
Unidentified, MFM, some rock
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37303251
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crankster
Trad climber
No. Tahoe
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Flier states check-in starts Wednesday, Sept. 20. Wed. is the 21st. The dates are correct under "Evening Programs". I'm assuming check-in starts Wed. the 21st?
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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You are correct Crankster. Sign ups start on Wednesday the 21st. Thank you for catching that. I owe you a tee shirt.
Ken
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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I'm IN for the week.
Thanks to a little help from my friends.
See y'awl there.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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No Facelift for BDC this year. Going to City of Rocks instead.
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labrat
Trad climber
Erik O. Auburn, CA
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Have fun!
Love City of Rocks!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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I can't make it, but wannna t-shirt. Any way to make that happen?
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LilaBiene
Trad climber
Technically...the spawning grounds of Yosemite
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Sep 11, 2016 - 05:37pm PT
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Sad to report that my request for PTO was denied due to end of quarter requirements @ my new job.
A couple of people on the wait list should be happy! :)
Will live vicariously, and miss y'all terribly!!!
Aud
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Sep 11, 2016 - 06:03pm PT
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^^^^. Oh that makes me sad. I was really forward to seeing you! You've been climbing like a banshee...
Next year hopefully. Jobs are important!!!
And Brokedown....been waaaay too long since I've seen you too! Dang.
Susan
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WBraun
climber
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Sep 11, 2016 - 06:24pm PT
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There no trash anymore.
It's been picked up after so many years.
What are you gonna do?
We've decided you're gonna mop the the entire valley floor this year .....
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Sep 11, 2016 - 06:28pm PT
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Moop the Valley!
MOOP 1. ( noun)
An acronym for Matter Out Of Place, meaning any thing or impact not native to the immediate environment, especially as it applies to the citizens of Black Rock City and the greater Burning Man community in regards to the founding principle of Leave No Trace.
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WBraun
climber
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Sep 11, 2016 - 06:33pm PT
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And flip flop will be given mop bucket and mop to to clean the NOSE route ....
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 11, 2016 - 07:32pm PT
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Gonna need a power-washer for that, not a mop.
It's probably Augean up there. Yugg!
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WBraun
climber
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Sep 11, 2016 - 09:18pm PT
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No power tools in the wilderness allowed, remember?
LOL ..... he's gonna be moppin after all ......
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jstan
climber
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Sep 12, 2016 - 01:36am PT
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If you were to hang a 3000 foot long garden hose filled with water down the cliff, you would have 1400 PSI at the bottom.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 12, 2016 - 04:03am PT
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"Due to budgetary restrictions...blah...no water up there...double blah...collection point...[expletive deleted] Flip Flop's smart mouth...blah blah...no can do."
But really, the Nose is overdue for a majour doche.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Sep 12, 2016 - 08:22am PT
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I haven't seen the pot luck part of the Meat Fest show up here or on FB.
I've always brought brownies (with nutz and without) and I'm planning on the same this year unless directed otherwise.
So there you have it. See you next week.
Susan
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Sep 12, 2016 - 11:05am PT
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Unfortunately, I can't make it this year, so I won't be able to provide shish kebab. I hope next year will be different.
John
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Sep 12, 2016 - 11:10am PT
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^^^ oh my. And I been dieting just to have one. But I'll miss seeing you more than the kebobs. See you next year!
Susan
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Sep 12, 2016 - 11:23am PT
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Thanks, Susan. Flattery will get you anywhere. . . !
John
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Carson City, NV
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Sep 12, 2016 - 11:25am PT
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I'm planning on rolling in on Thursday. I put in a camping request, late, and am on the waitlist, but I will probably just show up like I have in the past. Mellow Pines Mousey? CU there!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Sep 12, 2016 - 11:42am PT
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Hey Jeff, Are you organizing the meatfest..????
I'm bringing lots of crackers & cheese, and maybe making a cabbage salad..
[Click to View YouTube Video]
JohnEl, Show up Saturday for clean-up with the Yummy goods...maybe some arrangement can be made.. ?
Johntp, bummed you are not attending..I keep missing crossing paths with you...
ps..I can make the Tee shirt happen....Size?...addy...
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 12, 2016 - 12:36pm PT
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I'm not sure how I'm getting to Yellow Pine CG, but will be there as early as possible. I may come up and spend a few nights prior in C3P4, bot I'm not sure yet.
Anyone willing to haul me up there? Pretty please with Chilo's Chile on it?
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Carson City, NV
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Sep 12, 2016 - 12:50pm PT
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It shouldn't be a problem for me to pick you up, just don't know exactly when. That's a work week for me, may not start until Tuesday, hopefully Monday, and be about 3 days of work. Maybe 4. So worse case is I won't be able to leave until Friday. Boo.
You should probably find a ride to, I can give a ride home for sure. Planning on lingering for a few days after Facelift to get in my Valley time.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Sep 12, 2016 - 06:22pm PT
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Just got word from Fattrad that meat fest is on for Saturday night. He requests that a minimum of 3 people bring charcoal.
Alright you guys and gals, step up and bring something tasty to contribute.
Thanks!
Edit, forgot, Fattrad has a meat fest Facebook page if you're into that kind of thing.
Khanom, Vicki, are you coming?
Miss LynneL...Tasty tortilla soup?
Edit, The big bags.
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Sep 12, 2016 - 09:34pm PT
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What size bags of charcoal are needed
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Sep 12, 2016 - 09:57pm PT
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I'm down for pickles(world famous) and 30 lbs of charcoal. !!!
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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Sep 14, 2016 - 09:26am PT
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Updated Facelift poster.
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yosguns
climber
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Sep 15, 2016 - 01:34pm PT
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Here is info about group projects:
Hello Yosemite Facelift Participants!
The Facelift team is SO excited that the big event is just around the corner - and we hope you are too! There is nothing quite like this special week of working hard and having fun in Yosemite.
On the note of working hard....we want to give you a heads up several group projects happening throughout the week that we are recruiting for. Sign up is the same as usual at the registration booth, but if you want to sign up ahead of time for one of these awesome group projects there will be an opportunity to do so starting 8 am Wednesday at the registration booth in front of the Valley visitor center (and we would love it if you would!).
The projects are as follows:
WEDNESDAY:
 Conifer Removal, meet on the mall at 8:30 am. Project Description: Removing small conifer trees around black oak trees, in scenic vista areas, and to help prep for prescribed fire. Easy to Moderate difficulty. 20 volunteer maximum. All ages welcome!
Seeding and Invasive Removal, meet on the mall at 8:30 am Project Description: Volunteers will be hand-pulling invasive plants from the medians of the West of Lodge Parking area. Then they'll be spreading seed and duffing the areas. Easy to moderate difficulty. 6 volunteer maximum.
THURSDAY:
Seed Collection, meet on the mall at 8:30 am Project Description: The Revegetation crew will be collecting seed all around Yosemite Valley. Volunteers will learn how to identify native plants and collect their valuable seeds for future restoration projects. Easy to moderate difficulty. Adults only, detail oriented people preferred.10 volunteer maximum.
Social Trail Eradication meet on the mall at 8:30 Project Description: Using heavy duty shovels to decompact unwanted social trails in Bridalveil meadow removing ruts that fragment habitat and disrupt meadow hydrology. Moderate to Strenuous difficulty. 15 volunteer maximum. Adults and older youth recommended.
-Crane Flat Clean-Up 10 am (meet at Crane Flat Gas Station) Project Description: Guided litter cleanup in Tuolumne Grove area and Crane Flat area. Volunteers must transport themselves to the Crane Flat Gas Station to meet the project leader. Easy to moderate difficulty. 20 volunteer maximum.
FRIDAY:
Social Trail Eradication meet on the mall at 8:30 Project Description: Using heavy duty shovels to decompact unwanted social trails in Bridalveil meadow removing ruts that fragment habitat and disrupt meadow hydrology. Moderate to Strenuous difficulty. 15 volunteer maximum. Adults and older youth recommended.
Tell your Facelift friends, and we're looking forward to seeing you in a few short days!
Sincerely,
The Yosemite Volunteer Office/Facelift Team
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Sep 15, 2016 - 05:58pm PT
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Hey mouse, I could pick you up on the 22nd
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Sep 16, 2016 - 04:42pm PT
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Allyson, thanks for all your hard work with the Facelift. I thought the mall was grocery store in T. Meadows!!!!
Looking forward to this annual reunion and seeing everyone again.
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Sep 16, 2016 - 04:46pm PT
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Nita I see Eric and Vicki's name on the list for Yellow Pines. I can't wait to see you and Andy.
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Sep 16, 2016 - 05:07pm PT
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Susan Meatfest is totally on. I think I missed out on the brownies last year! I'll have to be on it this year. Looking forward to seeing you and Michael again.
John your Kebob was becoming a tradition. You'll be missed.
Man Lilabean, brokendown and johntp aren't going to make it either; bummer. And I am pretty sure Skip and Eric are doing something else too.
Can't wait!!!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Sep 16, 2016 - 06:04pm PT
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Allyson, thanks for all your hard work with the Facelift. + Yep...Thanks, Miss A.... see you around the campfire..(-;
H, Thanks for the info on Khanom.....Yippy!!
ps, I have a jar of AB with your name on it....(-;
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Sep 16, 2016 - 06:21pm PT
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out on the brownies last year! I'll have to be on it this year. Looking forward to seeing you and Michael again.
Looking forward to seeing you too!
Actually, I'm thinking I might have switched to chocolate chip cookies last year.
Back to Brownies this year!
See you soon!
Susan and Michael
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Sep 16, 2016 - 07:31pm PT
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^^^^. A lot?
Susan
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Sep 16, 2016 - 07:44pm PT
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over 50 if I recall...
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Sep 17, 2016 - 02:06pm PT
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Allyson
I have a problem!!
I want to do all the special projects. How will I have time to go climbing and just mess about??
:-))
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Sep 17, 2016 - 02:08pm PT
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mouse
I'm going up on Tues AM.
I can give you a lift. Same as last time?
Send me the details so I don't go to the wrong place.
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Carson City, NV
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Sep 19, 2016 - 09:24am PT
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Looks like I won't be able to make it this year. I might show up on Saturday but doubtful. Work.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 19, 2016 - 10:26am PT
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DAMN, senorita! ^^^^
But work pays in so many ways.
Hope you do make the Meatfest, HJ.
I have beans covered, mostly, but need help.
I don't have a large pot, unless Mr. Flip Flop decides to bring the one I left in his truck at Shuteye last year (plus the glass lid).
I don't have a camp stove, either, but someone can probably provide one to simmer the offering.
They will be scratch beans, so they'll soak 24 hours prior to cooking.
There will need to be some fresh tomatoes, and Romas are the ones, not the fancy salad types. Boil them and let them cool to where the skin sloughs off easily.
I plan on adding in two small cans of salsa de tomate con jalapenos and three small cans of salsa de tomate and that's all--no beer in my beans, Maldaly, thanks.
Anyway, I saw GLee off just now. He spent the night here and we had some fun at Marie's Homemade Enchiladas and stopped in to watch the Pack and the Vikes at the Publick House.
I'm leaving in the morning and will get to the Village about 9 a.m.
See ya all when I see ya!
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Sep 19, 2016 - 11:28am PT
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I got yer pot. See you soon. Are we still on for the moonlight Sentinel linkup thing? I've got a new 200m 6mil and the carbon fiber piton syringe. SW Beckey to Chouinard Herbert still the plan? Remember the plan; Left TC Pro, Right Mariacher, Tape the left thumb to 1 1/8" x 2" taper, elbow deep chalk bag(lichen-grey)and no harnesses. I stashed 30 Racer Fives and the fireworks at the top last night. Woop!
Werner, I brought a vegan mop, 100% organic dreadlock.
Semper Farcissimus
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yosguns
climber
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Sep 19, 2016 - 12:54pm PT
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Aw shucks, thanks for the thanks! It's been errr a trip. :-) Of course you all need thanks, too! I hope you all have a blast! I'm hoping I can be around Friday morning, working from the cafeteria, and then joining festivities in the evening through Monday AM, staying in Yellow Pines. If you see me, please say hi!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 19, 2016 - 01:27pm PT
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Flip Flop, I got a Rescue Pot!
It's quite a story; and it's a GUNK STORY, too!
Best part is that I'm heading out tonight on the last bus.
Gonna see if the dryver will droop mee oof at See 'n' Tell trailhead if traffic's died oof.
ETA is **:30. That's later than O Dark Thirty for those with Timed Laps Syndrome. (Help is available.)
I'm not too sanguine about your proj, as my condition is suspect; but, hey, it's worth a shot, I guess.
Still, it seems more pleasing to me aesthetically to simply run up the Psychedelic and make a huge-assed pendule over to the right, then another to the right to finish on the SS. That's about all I'm really up for.
And there it is.
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hooblie
climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
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Sep 19, 2016 - 07:06pm PT
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^^^ artful dodger scores !!! i salute the lifters of face, and may the face stay lifted this time
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Sep 19, 2016 - 07:40pm PT
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Oh sh#t Julia.
I'm here. Pizza deck. Hellacious drive cuz 120 at Crane Flat to Valley closed due to accident. I had to go down to Coulterville over to 49 Mariposa then HERE! About 120 miles outta my way. The price we pay to get HERE.
Mike, in true fashion is off adopting climbers and giving them the pizza we can't eat and regaling them with BITD stories.
I'm HERE. So happy.
Susan
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 19, 2016 - 10:44pm PT
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hey there say, julia... ahh, :(
sorry to hear you can't make it...
me, either, of course, won't be there...
say, mouse, wow, great to see that you got a way up there...
happy best wishes to all!!
may it be wonderful!
:( i don't have any way to send dreamcatchers, this
year, or earrings, :(
will do, for raffle, next year, oh my... :)
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Sep 19, 2016 - 11:36pm PT
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Will be there tomorrow as planned. Through Thursday or Friday. :)
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10b4me
Mountain climber
Retired
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Sep 20, 2016 - 08:20am PT
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You guys should have facelift in the off season. November or December, I think.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Sep 20, 2016 - 08:39am PT
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Dang, It's going to be cold.. It's still in the 90's in Chico, and yes, i'm a light weight.
WED
SEP 21
Partly Cloudy
66° 35°
THU
SEP 22
Partly Cloudy
54° 32°
FRI
SEP 23
Sunny
69° 38°
SAT
SEP 24
Sunny
75° 45°
I hope someone makes soup...hint to Miss Lynne...< cant't wait to see you..(-;
H, Pretty Please ..save me my favorite location...
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Sep 20, 2016 - 08:49am PT
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windier than sh#t road (132...Greeley Hill Road)
Haha! No shit!!!! I have a new car so I was really able to put it through its paces on that and SR49.
It has a "KDSS" suspension which, I thought when I got it, ok big deal, just a way to add another 2k to the purchase price. Advertised as assisting with on road stability when cornering blah blah blah. etcetc.
GUESS WHAT!!!! It did make a difference. Toyota's so rock.
Susan
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Barbarian
climber
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Sep 20, 2016 - 10:00am PT
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H, Pretty Please ..save me my favorite location...
She likes to be close enough to hear me snore.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Sep 20, 2016 - 10:33am PT
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Susan....I wish I would have been in my car. I was in the truck...
I have a 4Runner which some refer to as a "truck" but it drives a lot better than our Tacoma.
"Panache" is pushing it a little, well a lot, but certainly a lot better than the gargantuan trailers and trucks. I'm still at a loss why people need to bring along their mega on wheels estate.
I walked up to some guy in the cafeteria and said "Grandpa". When he turned full face I, well, er, saw my mistake. Profile, though, spot on. Your evil, liberal, democratic twin ;). He was nice about it.
Susan
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Sep 20, 2016 - 07:52pm PT
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Have fun, friends! Can't make it again this year. Looking for houses to buy.
I miss it. Wish my best to my usual friends like Crowley, Fatty, Andy, And Elezarien. And Nita too, when I'm not pissing her off.
Cheers guys, have fun!!!
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Banquo
climber
Amerricka
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Sep 20, 2016 - 08:44pm PT
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I will not be at the facelift this year but I just dropped off a box of DAMMERR stuff with Bob (cragnshag) who will be camping at Yellow Pines. I asked him to supply the raffle with t-shirts and I'm sure he will give you a DAMMERR sticker if you ask.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Sep 20, 2016 - 09:14pm PT
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Packing tonight, be there soon! Love, Love, Love and Cheers from the lynnie.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Sep 21, 2016 - 09:22am PT
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Will be there for a different event...but will sure have time to do cleaning somewhere. Hopeto see many old friends maybe make some new ones. Think I might be in Upper Pines crashing a friends site there. Come by for drinks! Lynnie, Nita, Dean.....hope I see ya guys. I'll be with Julia and Lucy Parker as well as Ursala Jones Lucy's daughter wondering around the Valley floor.
Peace
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Sep 21, 2016 - 12:59pm PT
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It kills me to think that I can't be there this year either, Bluey. Oh well, "Wail 'til next year!"
John
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Sep 21, 2016 - 01:11pm PT
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I wish I could be there in the ditch with y'all!! Keep up the updates so i can live vicariously through you!! Pics please!!
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Don Lauria
Trad climber
Bishop, CA
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Sep 21, 2016 - 01:25pm PT
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McLean and I plan to arrive on Friday around noon - party Friday evening, party Saturday evening, crawl back to Bishop Sunday.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Sep 21, 2016 - 03:01pm PT
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That's the spirit Don. Maybe see you there.
Peace
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Sep 21, 2016 - 03:20pm PT
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I am in for MeatFest but the facebook page for it seems dead. What to bring? I can do charcoal if needed, or do a salad up there? I am headed up in the morning, so let me know what is needed
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Sep 21, 2016 - 05:14pm PT
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On the wall hauling ass and kit. Chris and Jon fixed to one below Calaveras Ledge. Replacing bolts, soon on SA Heartland.
Sorry to miss you all! Come to the bridge and shout up to us!
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Sep 24, 2016 - 02:16pm PT
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Sep 24, 2016 - 09:47pm PT
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Half of the ST elite are hanging at Facelift but only Mr. Moose has the gravitas to throw us stuck-at-homes a few photo bones.
Thank you Mr. Moose.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Sep 24, 2016 - 09:51pm PT
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I can smell the pine from that Denny pic.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Sep 24, 2016 - 10:00pm PT
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I can't explain it
Susan
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Sep 24, 2016 - 10:10pm PT
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I see a Hartouni in that first pic!
HI, ED!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Sep 25, 2016 - 04:24am PT
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Craziness out there I tells ya, craziness!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Sep 25, 2016 - 05:35pm PT
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And three amazing individuals!
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Sep 25, 2016 - 08:04pm PT
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You made the funny papers. 1400 volunteers? Wowza!
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john hansen
climber
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Sep 25, 2016 - 09:24pm PT
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Its great that the amount of trash is declining each year , while more people are volunteering. I think they got 28000 pounds during one of the early ones when they were hauling out old cars and cables and big stuff.
Wonder if Ken or the YCA has records of each years total trash collected?
I am hoping some one reports on how the special projects went.
Looks like it was a 'great time at Yellow Pines'.
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ablegabel
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Sep 26, 2016 - 01:10pm PT
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It was fun seeing everyone.
-Eric Gabel
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Sep 26, 2016 - 03:01pm PT
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How's comes there's no pics of Jstan, one of the hardest workers
at Facelift????
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 26, 2016 - 03:45pm PT
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I became an official Vol this time.
Definitely worthwhile to spend the entire week at the registration tents, seeing the in and outs of Facelift management and dealing with the tourists, repeat pickers, the locals, etc.
And yes, there is a progressive decline in the trash tonnage.
I have no pix now since my camera is lost on the bus.
Nice shot of Glen Denny, BlueBlockHead!
MooseTutu, you remind me of some Russian deviant in that outfit.
I sent your daughter and Aaron up the Higher Spire, but did they complete it or do something else?
I haven't heard.
Report?
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Sep 26, 2016 - 04:13pm PT
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Moose, you ditched me!!!
Brian said "meet us at the parking lot". The last discussion we had was that the apron was too hot so I though we were meeting at the store where my car was, and were going to an alternate location. It dawned on me that maybe you were over there but wisdom comes slowly to me. Bummed I missed out but in hindsight it was good that I hit the road and got home before 10 pm. Thanks for the climbing, I had a great time, you were a great group to climb with.
Bummer Mouse, hope you get your camera back.
Thanks to everyone who put in the hours in Yellow Pine, great to see old faces and meet new ones.
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Sep 26, 2016 - 05:03pm PT
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Holee Sheet - a post from ablegabel!
I thought you gave up on this fartforum 3 years ago!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Sep 26, 2016 - 05:26pm PT
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Dig the size of the hoof on that moose!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 26, 2016 - 06:48pm PT
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Timid, the mystery guest was Isaac Simpson, whose family tree Rick Cashner knows better than Isaac, according to Jeremiah, Isaac's brother.
I have a shot of Annie if it turns up. Not of both of them.
You were on fire all week, Andy.
MFM
I gotta agree with Walleye about your potential as a photobug.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Sep 26, 2016 - 10:07pm PT
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 26, 2016 - 10:34pm PT
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hey there say, all... wow! wonderful to see all the updates and
read everything...
not wonderful, as to the lost camera, mouse, oh my...
let's just hope and pray, that someone has mercy and
finds a way to the return, or at least, turn in,
the camera... :O
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 26, 2016 - 10:53pm PT
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The lone guy in the 3rd pic up is Jay Johnson, world traveling and hard working.
He spent lots and lots of effort at the registration area,
riding countless laps to the recycling center and the dumpster on the bikes.
I had the pleasant experience of returning on the bus with Jay.
Also, jstan and Cathy rode to the Amtrak with us. See you next year!
Pleasant journeys to you, too, Jay!
neebee, thanks for the prayers, my friend.
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jstan
climber
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Sep 27, 2016 - 12:37am PT
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MFM:
Call up YARTS first thing tomorrow. Tell them which bus you were on. They may be able to locate your camera before the bus makes its first run Tuesday. You went to the facilities in back once on the ride. I would guess someone found it there and turned it in.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 27, 2016 - 02:09am PT
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jstan, I made that phone call the moment I came home.
My driver hadn't reported it found when he finished his run out to the north of town, but this only means he found it and didn't report it which is unlikely; or he didn't bother to look back there; or it may have slipped to the floor under a seat.
The person who took the particulars has my phone number and said that the cleaning crews work on the buses each evening and that they have a great deal to lose by not reporting lost items.
It's interesting that the last shot I made was a silhouette of you looking out the window of the bus at the top of the grade descending into Catheys Valley.
Thanks for the encouragement, and let me say that it was a pleasure to get to know you a bit better.
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splitclimber
climber
Sonoma County
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Sep 27, 2016 - 09:35am PT
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It looks like it was another great event. I really like how there are so many environmental/ecological restoration work days now.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 27, 2016 - 02:10pm PT
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Here's GLee's luggage. He took Amtrak from the Emeryville stop after flying in from Missoula. He's done this before, I could tell. He had this cool book with him, too.I was motivated to go as soon as I found a check in the mail. It had been in the mailbox since Saturday. I funded up and got out of town on the last bus that evening.NObody around camp and wanting breakfast, I walked over to the Lodge.It was freshly hidden under a bush. SOME PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is a commute I'd love to have to make every day.I thoreauly enjoyed this time to myself, thanks to the One All Around Us.
It's great to be back and healthier than last year. Let's roll up our sleeves, shall we?
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socalhulagirl
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Sep 27, 2016 - 02:17pm PT
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First timer at this year's Facelift...ahhhhhmazing! How do I get make sure I get the early announcements for next year? Microtrash pickers and booty pirates...here we come!
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jstan
climber
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Sep 27, 2016 - 02:41pm PT
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Looks like Mouse got his camera back!
On the way back the west shoulder of Rt 5 north of Pyramid Lake is loaded with trash for miles. Very tempting. No mattresses or sofas though. Ah well. Nothing is perfect.
Couple of photos Cathy got.
93ºF here in Santa Barbara. 81ºF in JT.
Great Facelift!
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Sep 27, 2016 - 03:44pm PT
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more to come....
TY
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 27, 2016 - 05:54pm PT
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Sweet, Tony. That's the pic that Andy wanted of Isaac Simpson con El Grupo Stupo!
My only sighting of the Smoking Duck.
Werner scarfed this rubber mat. Waist knot and all that.
I'm sorry, so sorry, sorry for dissing you...
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Sep 27, 2016 - 09:34pm PT
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Big Shout-out to *Mr Ken Yager, thank you for putting together another fine, fun, worthwhile event.. I love attending the Facelift!
My three day trash total was only 15 pounds, but that's pretty good for mostly micro bits. I only found two diapers and way too many cigarette butts & nasty toilet paper wads to count.
Cold nights, cold mornings, coffee and good friends.. Great food at the Meatfest..Thanks Jeff!!
Mouse, Good beans!..Miss Lynda, the Salmon Queen.. My Sister~ Miss Lynne..I want your Chicken tortilla soup recipe and Miss Erin, please can i have your Curry lentil soup recipe, Please make it again next year!... Also, The park service woman who made the vegan cupcakes..double yum..Miss Susan's brownies,chocolate yum...
It was fun to finally meet the Mysterious~ Ms.Debby...she showed up one night and disappeared the next morning.....Did i dream meeting her?
Someone put a klean Kanteen in my bear box...Is anyone missing theirs?
Really Great hanging with all you guys and gals! .. (-;
Able Gable, next year>> No crutches..ok.
Saludos..
Nita
ps..Thanks H... and Allison...Dean, thanks for bringing the beer!
pss. My clothes smell smokey and the tee-shirts run too small, It's time to hire Guido for tee-shirts. psss> This years print of Josh Helling's art is great!
edit: I forgot to thank~ PocoL ..for the delicious salsa..
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Sep 28, 2016 - 12:46am PT
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It was fun to finally meet the Mysterious~ Ms.Debby...she showed up one night and disappeared the next morning.....Did i dream meeting her?
only one night, you didn't dream it... and the next day was restoration work...
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 28, 2016 - 01:21am PT
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Who is this?
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Sep 28, 2016 - 01:28am PT
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^^^Good one! sorry I didn't get to meet ye Nita:( but we may have bumped into each other?)
MAN, THAT CURRY WAS GOOD!:):)
Moose, I never really did know bout you, but I surely don't know now! Ha!
i think Eric Gable might be getting more done now on crutches than he did without! What a great job he did on precureing a spot and stoking every 9-90 year old who walked through there! and I heard breezes that the New Yosemite Guide is close to completion!!!!!
FACELIFT*
OMG! AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ive already planned for next year.. But history is still happen'in now! Just came from Doug Robertson's rip-roar'in, but humble view of the valley. And I'll never forget walkin thru the real Camp4 with Glen Denny.. and i can't stop thinkin bout Beth Rodden's supreme honesty.
Truely, i just saw way to many people working way hard to make this "thing", Yosemite Facelift proceed 110% i wouldn't know who to Thank first..
Thanks Everyone!
PS, Every climber should be investing into this!! and I'd say all that have are benefitting largely!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 28, 2016 - 01:44am PT
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Hot or mild, always wild.
Always right on every occasion!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 28, 2016 - 03:11am PT
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jstan on the way out, er, home, from Facelift madness.
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Tobia
Social climber
Denial
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Sep 28, 2016 - 04:02am PT
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It is nice to connect faces with the people of the taco. One of these years i will make it to a facelift. i swore i would do it before i made 60, i missed that by a week.
Good to see Don Reid.
Thanks for posting pictures. i guess Ed H. no longer does the black and white "morning before coffee photographs", they are some of my favorites from years past.
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Sula
Trad climber
Pennsylvania
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Sep 28, 2016 - 07:56am PT
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Preliminary numbers and some images from Facelift 2016 are up at
http://www.yosemiteclimbing.org/facelift-2016
5,733 Lbs. of litter
6,464 Lbs. Special Projects
What's included under "Special Projects"?
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Sep 28, 2016 - 09:07am PT
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...i guess Ed H. no longer does the black and white "morning before coffee photographs", they are some of my favorites from years past.
after a disastrous encounter in a commercial "rental" photolab I haven't yet figured out how to develop B&W film at my home... until I do I'll probably wait to resume my portraiture in B&W. This year I was just simplifying life at the Facelift, bringing only my point-and-shoot and keeping the subjects simple.
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Sep 28, 2016 - 09:23am PT
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Dugnadsånd i beste forstand. Wonderful work...
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 28, 2016 - 11:18am PT
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Sep 28, 2016 - 10:05pm PT
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Thanks for posting all the photos! Hope to upload a few soon as well.
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Tobia
Social climber
Denial
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Sep 29, 2016 - 06:33am PT
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Thanks Ed for the explanation for the absence of your wonderful black and white photographs. It wasn't necessary, but appreciated.
Unfortunate that there isn't a boarded up darkroom tucked away somewhere on the LLNL campus you could use.
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yosguns
climber
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Sep 29, 2016 - 06:48am PT
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Good morning! Another Facelift successfully in our repertoire! :-) Thanks again to everyone. Facelift always warms my heart because it's a great example of spontaneous organization for a good cause!
If you didn't get a chance to see it, Ken, Timmy, Mike Gauthier, and Jeff Johnson "went live" on Sunday morning. Some good tidbits in there, including the fact that over 13 years, we've picked up over one million pounds of trash! Patagonia Live with Ken from Valley Floor
I'm planning to work on camping assignments next year, but with help from Linda. We'll work on getting communication about requests out early. :-)
And, some photos!
If you all are around Santa Rosa next Tuesday, come by Round Table to the RIM Club event! I'll be showing some photos of painting and from climbing in Patagonia and would love to see you again!
Until next time,
Cheers!
Allyson
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cragnshag
Social climber
san joser
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Sep 29, 2016 - 06:17pm PT
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 29, 2016 - 10:40pm PT
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hey there, say...
wow, sure wish i had sent some art, for the door prizes and raffles, but,
when my ex died, i had to go to south texas and then...
had to get things back in order here...
sorry to not get it done this year... :(
love and missed being part of it, from a'far...
will sure be ready, for next time...
and, you never know--only god knows, if i can get there someday...
too much around here, though to really plan... got to
go by 'instinct' and prayers, if the the 'time gets ripe' ... :)
thanks for all the wonderful shares!!!! wow... just LOVE it!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 29, 2016 - 11:36pm PT
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Yosguns, it was fun and a privilege working there in the booths with you and watching the participants come and go, most of them really glad to be doing something positive, if only a pound or two was all they managed to bring in.
Here are some smiles from last Thursday.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 30, 2016 - 08:39am PT
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Good work at the Meatfest, Anders!
He collected nearly $300 for the YCA that night with his jar.
Thanks to all who contributed that night!!!!!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 30, 2016 - 06:53pm PT
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anita514
Gym climber
Great White North
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Sep 30, 2016 - 07:05pm PT
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Mouse: That's rap master Jerry
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Sep 30, 2016 - 07:48pm PT
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Yosguns--
great pic of the back of Jstan's head (yellow pack)
in your first shot!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 1, 2016 - 01:33pm PT
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This is another prize won by ablegabel. How did they arrange this, I wonder?
The traditional blessing by clan Parker, assisted by Chicken Skinner.
And in Yellow Pine CG on Monday morning, some final shots of boon companions.Come join us next year, won't you?
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Facelift was wonderful !
Thank you Ken and all that keeps this event something to look foreword to every year.
It was too short a visit this time. Actually fun to do micro trash duty. Found out the auditorium needs help on Mondays, beer beer beer!
Enjoyed taking photos of first time visitors trying to take selfies that weren't working out so well.
Great to see all the photos, Mouse you've quite an eye,, keep them coming....Cheers!
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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It looks like Gable is good to go. All healeed up!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 2, 2016 - 06:11am PT
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How do you get that impression, Blurring? He's better from the first ankle-bender, but has a long ways to go for this knee-mother. It was from a bike accident this time.
Best to you, Eric! Fine time jamming with you.
Thanks, Joey. I tried the cukes without seeds. My sister clued me in. That was great salad, man!
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GLee
Social climber
Montucky
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Facelift, my worlds Best Vacation!!!
Thx to everyone involved, and always Ken!!
PS: Mouse, the book you pictured @ the YARTS stop is 'How to Travel with a Salmon' by Umberto Eco... What a wonderful writer/person!!
C U All Next Year......
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 2, 2016 - 03:23pm PT
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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Glen's new book, "Valley Walls" had just come out - well worth a read. One day Glen was at the VC to sign books, then the next day he gave a walking tour of Camp 4, talking about how it was in the 1960s. Fascinating!
Reva and Gary Colliver, at the location where they were married in 1965. Glen took the photo that they're holding, on their wedding day.
A cold, windy day, but a nice break en route to Bishop.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 15, 2016 - 09:20pm PT
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Oct 15, 2016 - 09:47pm PT
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People like JOey F. don't get the props they're due. I'm watching you Joey, and yer always there, working.
Seriously, the guy is oddly always at the right place doing the right thing. Angel? Or just a nice guy?
It's good to see all the good work getting done, and just as important IMO, the camaraderie between the Park Service and climbers helping them make Yosemite God's little Valley.
Well done everyone! Sorry I missed it this year.
CRAGinShag, priceless shot of yer kid in the bear box. Keep that one!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Oct 15, 2016 - 10:19pm PT
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Yes, Bluey, Joey is fun. Tho we didn't get to take a river cruise this year. :)
Pics for our Memories. A toast to FL Friends and the Friendships we have developed in this awesome creation of a place.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Oct 15, 2016 - 10:35pm PT
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And yosguns .... you are amazing and friend. Cheers!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Oct 18, 2016 - 03:28pm PT
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Just a few more
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Oct 18, 2016 - 04:45pm PT
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As well as the people, this is the reason I live, work and play in Yosemite.
Ciao Bella and Blessings
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Oct 26, 2016 - 07:09pm PT
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Tunnel View is always severely impacted due to its heavy visitation. On Wednesday, Sept. 21 st, Ken and Lisa picked up over 19 pounds of litter left by previous visitors. Some of the rubbish was tossed down the dangerous northern slope of the parking area. Lisa belayed Ken on a climbing rope, so he could safely clean up the dangerous slope above the 500’ drop-off above the Merced River.
As has been usual in past years, there is the evening raffle of prizes that are donated by the Facelift sponsors, much of which is climbing and outdoor gear and clothing.
Patagonia had a unique booth, offering to repair clothing that needed patching and other TLC to extend our favorite garments.
The raffles usually attract many of our favorite "celebrities," led by Ken Yager who started it all...
Ed Hartouni so often offers his skills in photo-scanning and other technical areas to other climbers. He’s been a HUGE help to me personally, scanning my old color slides and just a good all-around friend.
See Ya'll next year!!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Oct 26, 2016 - 07:21pm PT
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Face Lift in a word....Golden.
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