Yosemite Climbing Exhibit. Free wine!

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Chicken Skinner

Trad climber
Yosemite
Topic Author's Original Post - May 11, 2008 - 02:55pm PT
I changed the title because no one seemed to be looking at it.I hope there is some interest as I have spent the last 6 months working on it.





Ken
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
May 11, 2008 - 03:06pm PT
slow day 'cause it's such a nice day with everyone out in the "granite wilderness"...

...I'm trying to think of when June 6 is... a Friday (and one that I might actually free)...


Nate Furman

climber
Salt Lake City, UT
May 11, 2008 - 03:17pm PT
So cool. I look forward to checking it out.

JOEY.F

Social climber
sebastopol
May 11, 2008 - 03:26pm PT
Really nice design there, the hard work shows!
Mimi

climber
May 11, 2008 - 03:26pm PT
Really looking forward to seeing the show, Ken. I'm sure it will be a big success!
Ouch!

climber
May 11, 2008 - 03:29pm PT
If Fattrad brings the wine, the air will turn green.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
May 11, 2008 - 04:04pm PT
Looks more than cool, 6 months is a long time. If I can't be there for the opening reception, I will be there for the exhibit. Perhaps you could take pictures etc. at the reception (kind of like a People's mag thing) and post them on ST to promote interest during the exhibit time. Sure you prob. already thought of that. Lynne
Mtnmun

Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
May 11, 2008 - 04:29pm PT
Nice job Ken! Have you finished your house addition as well? You have been a busy man, now go climb something.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
May 11, 2008 - 04:39pm PT
That is a great poster picture! Are they for sale? It would look great in my livingroom with the cedar ceiling and grey rock fireplace. LRL
Chicken Skinner

Trad climber
Yosemite
Topic Author's Reply - May 11, 2008 - 04:56pm PT
Mtnmun,

I am almost done with the house. I have been working all winter to save some more money to finish it. It is kind of on standby right now. The exhibit has been taking a lot of my free time. I have three more events planned this year. The Facelift September 24-28, annual Ansel Adams art auction on October 15 and on November 8 a 50 year anniversary of the Nose celebration. I haven't climbed in a while and hope to this summer. This has been the longest stretch that I haven't in 37 years.

Ken
fattrad

Mountain climber
GOP Convention
May 11, 2008 - 05:11pm PT
Royal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Huruuuuumpf, where's my checkbook!!!!!!!!!! We'll see about this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The man makes over priced yuppie clothing. I'll try to make it and I'll bring the Red Mountain.


Jody's evil twin.
Chicken Skinner

Trad climber
Yosemite
Topic Author's Reply - May 11, 2008 - 06:31pm PT
This beauty will be there.



Ken
bluering

Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
May 11, 2008 - 07:49pm PT
Kenny, you're a good man. That's all I gotta say.
The user formerly known as stzzo

Armchair climber
Sneaking up behind you
May 11, 2008 - 07:49pm PT
Nice!
Blinny

Trad climber
NWMontana
May 11, 2008 - 07:56pm PT
ChickieManRules!

:-)

eKat
L

climber
Ocean of dreams....
May 11, 2008 - 07:57pm PT
I'm in, Ken. It looks really interesting...and who can turn down free wine? heh-heh-heh...
Jaybro

Social climber
The West
May 11, 2008 - 07:58pm PT
Got a significant HS graduation coming up that week, I will see, maybe we both can be there!
GhoulweJ

Trad climber
Sacramento, CA
May 11, 2008 - 08:08pm PT
See you on opening day!
the Fet

Knackered climber
A bivy sack in the secret campground
May 11, 2008 - 08:17pm PT
The last exhibit, the Glen Denny one, was fabulous.

I should be able to make the opening of this one. Looking forward to it.
Chicken Skinner

Trad climber
Yosemite
Topic Author's Reply - May 11, 2008 - 08:20pm PT
As requested by email, I will add some details. The exhibit will be shown for nearly five months during the coveted summer slot in the Yosemite Museum adjacent to the Indian Museum. The exhibit is not permanent but I hope it will travel afterwards. Once the current lawsuits get figured out it appears that there will be a permanent climbing museum. The reception will feature a preview of the exhibit served with wine and appetizers. I expect a pretty good turnout with several dignitaries.

The exhibit will include photos, video and artifacts from the last 139 years of Yosemite climbing with special emphasis on the pioneers. I am trying to make it attractive and informative for the non-climber and the climbing veteran, a real challenge with limited space. I hope you can see it when it is up and that you enjoy it. So many people have helped and without their support it would not be happening.

Thanks,

Ken


P.S.Jaybro, I have my sons 6th grade graduation on the 4th and my daughters high school graduation on the 5th(She is Valedictorian).I can relate. I am very glad that the graduations didn't end up on the 6th as that date was chosen almost 8 months ago. Otherwise, I would really look like a cad.
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