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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 13, 2008 - 09:33pm PT
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Desperately seeking gut wrenching laughs! Worn out from TIG's God's Dice.
Jake Bro, love your report from the Lodge Cafe!
My fantasy job....a part time waitress at "Jake's Cafe" at the Lodge in Yosemite. (renamed it for you happening reporter dude.) And during the down time taking those new mint green mythos on a few climbs.
So what fantasy job would you give up your day job for?
No Peace tonight, just Laughs!
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal Hell
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May 13, 2008 - 10:23pm PT
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Bush pilot in Alaska.
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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May 13, 2008 - 10:26pm PT
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now we're talking.
for me, well - how 'bout "pimp empire"
or "captain of pimp industry"
hahaha!
you know I'm kidding right?
right?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 13, 2008 - 10:31pm PT
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karen, you have big dreams, I don't think they're fantasy's. Have you spent time with the bush pilot's? It's awesome!
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tolman_paul
Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
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May 13, 2008 - 10:32pm PT
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Alaskan weather + small aircraft makes the bush pilot gig a veddy dangerous gig.
If I could find the right location for a remote lodge, run a B&B, and have access to climbing, that would be the dream gig. Somebody else can spend their time flying the plane in the good weather, I want to enjoy that good weather on the ground!
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal Hell
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May 13, 2008 - 10:34pm PT
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Yes, Lynne I actually have flown into the "bush" it is awesome!!! Have my pilot's cert. but it isn't current, my former airplane is owned by my ex....argh!!!!
so if I could wind back the hands of time, damn it, I would be a full time pilot!!!!!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 13, 2008 - 10:34pm PT
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Raydog, I don't really know you yet from ST. Just what pimp industry are you referring to? There are alot of them. For instance politics, since it's the vogue topic now.
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal Hell
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May 13, 2008 - 10:36pm PT
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Paul, the places you get to fly into...ahhh!!!!!!!!!!!! have you seen the documentary, "Grizzly Man"?...flying that single engine Otter, wow....I love that pilot especially when he sings in the end of the movie!!!!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 13, 2008 - 10:38pm PT
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So now we have the Karen and Paul team. It would be amazing what a little (or lot) of the kind of dreams and bravado we could all realize if we had the (Here's an unadulterated, outright pulg for the book club)Greg Mortenson take on life.
Me personally, I'm starting with my shoes at Jake's.
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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May 13, 2008 - 10:40pm PT
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RE:
"Just what pimp industry are you referring to? "
there's a special place here in Boulder where they let
the idiots like me get a few minutes online, I try to
not do much dammmage of makk much trouble - I TRY
to be constructivee...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 13, 2008 - 10:42pm PT
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Karen, keep the dream. I spent a week flying in Beavers, helicopters and i forget the name of this old, wierd plane that lands in water and then with your windows underwater the plane crawls onto the beach like some type of primal mord (did I get that right Ed and TIG?)
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Mimi
climber
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May 13, 2008 - 10:42pm PT
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Regulatory compliance guru in Yosemite.
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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May 13, 2008 - 10:45pm PT
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actually Lynne,
I was a San Diego climber for manny years
and know valley center pretty well
nice place - you're lucky
cheers
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 13, 2008 - 10:48pm PT
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Raydog, did you boulder at Woodsen? Did you know Dan or Randy Leavitt? Are you old enough to have gone to the first ever Bouldering Contest at Mt. Woodsen?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 13, 2008 - 10:50pm PT
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Mimi, If I don't get the waitress job at the cafe can I be your muscle?
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hafilax
Trad climber
East Van
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May 13, 2008 - 10:52pm PT
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The main character in Pattern Recognition by William Gibson worked a freelance gig that sounded sweet. She would get hired by a company to give a go/no go on their logo design. She got paid no matter what and didn't have to justify her response in any way.
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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May 13, 2008 - 10:58pm PT
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RE:
"Raydog, did you boulder at Woodsen? Did you know Dan or Randy Leavitt? Are you old enough to have gone to the first ever Bouldering Contest at Mt. Woodsen?"
of course I know then and yes I know of the woodson contests
but, did not make the first one, I think.
mimi?
you said you saw me at one?
I can't remember which one but found the day extremely stimulating
and perhaps one of my most fun ever on the hill.
I LOVE Woodson
we have a full-on Woodson cult here, Lynne.
dis is da hood sista and we iz da ganstas ;)
I climbed full time in San Diego for many years,
meaning I did not work full time and ordered my self
employment around going cragging, exploring and
making trails in the S.D. hills.
mostly in the glorious craggy peaks of Deerhorn valley,
east of Chula~juana~essay :)
love S.D. - love it down there.
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tolman_paul
Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
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May 13, 2008 - 11:03pm PT
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Haven't seen Grizzly man, and won't. I guess the gentlest way to express my feelings towards Mr. Treadwell was that he was an idiot harassing wildlife, not a bear expert.
I've been fortunate to see a fair bit of the state, albeit mostly from the road system, and some of it via water.
Actually I have thought about a fishing charter as a dream job, but with basically a 4 month season, high operating costs, weather et al, there just isn't the money in it for what it takes.
I'll never tire of the scenery!
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Mimi
climber
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May 13, 2008 - 11:06pm PT
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Ray, it was the 1986 Woodson Bouldering Contest. A really good one with a ton of melodrama. Height of the lycra age, battling between the doggers and the dognots. Highpitched whining at it's finest. Verm took a pic of me that made the mag. My nanosecond of fame. LOL!
We were in line for the same prob at one point. I was sandbagged again. Great place to boulder! What a great town too. I was lucky at the post-raffle and won one of your FROG fanny packs covered with painted kisses. Still have it.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 13, 2008 - 11:06pm PT
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Hey, that's a great info post rd, if you ever want to redo Woodsen your welcome here in Valley Center.
Hafilax, I don't think I ever connected with you on ST til the Dice gig. Can you get me her job. No, I think I'll hold out for the Lodge Cafe. Just read on Mr. Chris Super Topo's thread that loners and stoners hang out there. No tips, but hard to lyour job if you show up. Maybe I can use their shower for the Yosemite Facelift.
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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May 13, 2008 - 11:08pm PT
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RE:
" Hmmm, hitman or Walmart greeter. "
hahaha! stich - thought I was the only one who had singled those out?
sheesh, I'm old news.
ok, yes!
walmartgreeter who drives a fullblown SUbaru WRX STI.
that wouldn't be SO bad.
hit man might be easier on the legs.
I'm ready for some kind of extended
"Dallas" type continuation of
Pulp Fiction myself.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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May 13, 2008 - 11:08pm PT
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My fantasy job would be managing my "just lucrative enough to support myself in a humble way but not enough to be able to take it for granted "trust fund.
I have no fantasies about work....fantasy Work - that sounds almost sadistic!
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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May 13, 2008 - 11:14pm PT
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RE:
" FROG fanny packs covered with painted kisses. Still have it."
yeah those were good times and a great day at the crags
what energy!
seemed almost "overload"...ha
oh - BTW, what I wanted to say is I'm pretty sure
a woman named Ann Pond made the fanny pack, she was
my partner and made most or all of them - we tried to
slam out a simple design, ya know. One easy enough
to make in-house.
which, BTW still seems like a good design strategy
to zis norski...I mean rrreely :)
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Mimi
climber
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May 13, 2008 - 11:25pm PT
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Whoa, I remember Ann. Good gal. How's she doing these days?
Lynne, hope you get that waitress job. Keep me posted. LOL!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 13, 2008 - 11:32pm PT
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Stich, are you OD'ing on to many Louie L'Amour novels?
Raydog, I don't know any of ST's inhabitants real names cause I'm pretty new. So I just have to go figure when people talk to each other.
Paul those are terrific pics. I was fortunate enough to spend one perfect day in a kayak out in the middle of absolute nowhere. It was called Golden Spur I think. The lake was so still the snow covered mountains were reflected in the water and it was an experience that defied words. The lake reflected the mountains until you thought you were kayaking on the peaks. Sun out all day, unusual for there, Bald Eagle looking down at us as we ate lunch and threw out our fly rods. Creation. Thanks Paul for the pics that brought it back real time.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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May 13, 2008 - 11:44pm PT
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Full time care-giver, part time rock climber......(It's coming down the tracks......)...I am fortunate that one of these days my "dream job" will be a reality......
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2008 - 12:02am PT
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Part time photographer! Cool pic Todd. You are special cause you pretty much look at your cup as always being half full. Right on. What does May 24th look like for you? Amy may not be able to come but how bout that nice kid I took home at the Josh Party. I could hire him as a "guide", help him out maybe. He was a really nice guy.
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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May 14, 2008 - 12:03am PT
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RE:
"I don't know any of ST's inhabitants real names cause I'm pretty new."
well, I can't protect you.
but, after you get a leg or an arm blown off by a landmine
you will somehow develop better xray spex that give you the power to
"see through things"
dis is da hood sista and we IS da ganstas.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2008 - 12:08am PT
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Hey Raydog, me godt da grifends in SouthCentral I not be worrin bout dis chik. I was just curious who you are. No be worrin bro. de chik won blo yo suit.
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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May 14, 2008 - 12:11am PT
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Mimi, though I know I'm damned for asking, was the '86 Woodson gig the "incredulous" one?
I dig Woodson...
halifax style edit, I thought 'Pattern Recognition' was the best Gibson since the Neuromencer trilogy, though I liked 'All tomorrow's Parties' maybe that'sw another topic for an alternate thread......
Back on topic, my job isn't for everyone, but it has some fantastic elements
Used the magnet twice today, fake Blinny.
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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May 14, 2008 - 12:34am PT
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hahaha!
over and out...
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal Hell
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May 14, 2008 - 01:25am PT
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The dream.....
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TradIsGood
Chalkless climber
the Gunks end of the country
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May 14, 2008 - 01:35am PT
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I never thought I would see bush (mentioned twice) and beavers both mentioned in a positive way on the taco.
Fantasy job.
Got it, baby!
Well, Superfantasy - I would be required to take, at company expense, courses in game theory, math, and do a thesis with Eric Maskin with respect to reconstucting legal industry in a way that would put lawyers and their clients on the same team.
And have Gates money to make it happpen!
I could compromise and skip the math.
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bachar
Gym climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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May 14, 2008 - 01:49am PT
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I want to make sick rock shoes.
There's no money in it, but I can't stop myself.
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Sanjan
Boulder climber
a prissy pit
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May 14, 2008 - 02:18am PT
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live-in janitor at yosemite medical clinic
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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May 14, 2008 - 02:31am PT
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Currently I am working on refining the dream job.
Artist in residence in the wild: painting, exploring, climbing and getting paid well for it. Unfortunately, marketing is half the job and demands a lot of time.
Here are some recent Donkey works. I like the dirty dusty desert donkeys.
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nita
climber
chica from chico, I don't claim to be a daisy
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May 14, 2008 - 02:31am PT
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A Philanthropist, I would love to give money away to help out- people and non profits.
Mtnmun, love the donkey painting...;-)
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orange crush
Boulder climber
ca
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May 14, 2008 - 02:34am PT
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maybe some famous extreme sportist chicks personal chef and she will drag me along so i can mountain bike, snowboard, and climb and help her with other duties that she might not be able to do herself on the road ;)everyday as well as cooking bombass food out of the back of a van.
anyone know someone whos looking?
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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May 14, 2008 - 02:37am PT
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wicked looking shoe JB
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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May 14, 2008 - 08:27am PT
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I like Happi's idea. Low end trustafarian, and then
combine it with the philanthropist. A dream!!!!
JB I sure hope you don't use Locker's method of gluing
soles on, or hire him, either!!!! LOL!
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TwistedCrank
climber
Ideeho
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May 14, 2008 - 10:50am PT
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Astrologist to the stars
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2008 - 11:30am PT
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Good Morning and WOW! Lots of SP (super posts)!!!!!!
Karen:How can we make the dream happen? Was that the plane until x-hub confiscated it?
TIG- What do you do for normal fun?
MtnMun and Bachar: Both great products! Mtnmun is right, you both need some good marketing. If I can ever shed my business, and believe me I am trying, I will work for free til I make you both money and then I'll want some.
Sanjan- Why????????????????
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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May 14, 2008 - 11:41am PT
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John, I'm ready for a pair of those cool shoes. Which pair most resemble the mythos in fit and performance.
Karen, I have had a secret fantasy of owning one of those water bush planes. What a great dream.
Lynn, I look forward to your marketing skill.
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nita
climber
chica from chico, I don't claim to be a daisy
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May 14, 2008 - 11:46am PT
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Lynne, if I recall correctly, alot of yosemite people wanted the medical clinic job.
Not working for the company- so your off the radar,pays ok, you get private housing-which is a rare luxury when you work in the Valley...work is not that hard..... work nights = climb & ski days
I had a friend that had that job, people were waiting for him to quit.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2008 - 11:53am PT
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Orange Crush: ditto, but with a guy.
Mtnmun: looking forward to it, did all the marketing for our business.
Nita: Thanks for the info. From lodge waitress to female janitor, my fantasy job is exploding upward beyond my wildest dreams.
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nita
climber
chica from chico, I don't claim to be a daisy
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May 14, 2008 - 12:11pm PT
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Lynne, why Lodge waitress? why not TPR waitress, then you could climb/hang with HossJulia and be in the high country!
or a job in Tuolumne..seasonal job..do what ever you want the rest of the year.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2008 - 12:25pm PT
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Raydog, You're too nice! But I won't tell anybody and ruin the personna you're working to cultivate! Your words are true. ST is the best shrink EVER and puts up with my ramblings. No grief group needed for me with y'all on the Taco. Thanks for the nice words about big D.
Nita: Thanks for the suggestion. Exploring all my options. Really am considering some fun, dramatic change.
Mtnmun: If you are serious about marketing your work, why don't you email me and give me your bio etc. I can at least think about ideas. But maybe you have someone to do that already? Don't want to get in the way.
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Brunosafari
Boulder climber
Redmond, OR
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May 14, 2008 - 12:57pm PT
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My fantasy job is "art critic." Practice all the time.
Mtm's Donkeys get two thumbs, or hooves, way up!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2008 - 01:20pm PT
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It just occurred to me that none of the jobs you guys have posted are really a fantasy. (Except maybe orange crush, but hey oc, I think you could pull it off.)
We're all just in the wrong profession!
Except for Bachar who is living the fantasy. He just needs to get his shoes off the ground, so to speak. Ha,ha!
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Handjam Belay
Gym climber
expat from the truth
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May 14, 2008 - 02:03pm PT
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Somehow I found entertainment rigging, and it suits all but one of the criteria for a dream job. If money wasn't a consideration I think I would
build homes in Africa or Asia.
Me doing my dream job at the 07 NY auto show at the Javitt Center
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orange crush
Boulder climber
ca
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May 14, 2008 - 02:19pm PT
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meh im a restaraunt chef right now so i guess its a shot in the right direction?
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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May 14, 2008 - 03:10pm PT
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SteveW: When you do a good job nobody hears about it. But, when something goes wrong, everyone hears about it. I have had great results by Locker's resoles and I abuse my shoes. I'm sure if you send them back he will fix them. Give his livelyhood a break.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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May 14, 2008 - 03:15pm PT
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Mtnmum
It was a joke. . .
You may not have read in his bad thread how he glued
his soles on . . .
pretty innappropriate. . .
LOL
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Nefarius
Big Wall climber
Fresno, CA
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May 14, 2008 - 03:18pm PT
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Mtnmun: Burros rule, dude! I love running into burros in the desert! They jsut have an awesome vibe to them!
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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May 14, 2008 - 03:26pm PT
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SteveW: Whew glad we cleared that up. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Donkey Lovers, Thanks for all the positive feedback.
Lynn, e-mail will arrive soon.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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May 14, 2008 - 03:29pm PT
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They're supposed to be some awesome burro running up here
in Colorado during the summer too.
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Brian
climber
Cali
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May 14, 2008 - 03:39pm PT
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I've got the dream job...
...it's just not in the dream location.
But, on balance, things are great; and I've got an eye out for that dream location if it ever pops up!
Brian
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2008 - 03:40pm PT
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Great pic's all !
Handjam wins for the most unusual dream job.
Mr. B, righteous color on the shoe.
O.C. You are headed in the right direction, do one thing every day/week to keep headed down your dream track as am I.
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bachar
Gym climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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May 14, 2008 - 05:25pm PT
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The other day I almost bought some gold panning equipment. Like a spinning spiral gold pan rig that runs on a car battery.
Just sitting next to a river and picking out gold chunks!
Anybody out there ever try gold panning?
I hear there's still a bunch of gold in these Eastern Sierra streams?
http://www.desfox.com/
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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May 14, 2008 - 06:07pm PT
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Gold mining on the Yuba River is very popular in summer. Many people have claims in the town of Washington and all along the feeder streams of the Yuba.
In the pre environmental days the water canons blasted away the mountains in the Omega and Alpha diggings amoung many more to search for gold. There are many abandoned shafts you can buy the rights to.
That said I am sure the gold mining will be in full swing this year. My daughter found a nuggett there a few years back.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2008 - 06:14pm PT
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JB- Only at Knott's Berry Farm. And I was pretty good at it! Since I'm looking for a fantasy job what's the hourly wage for picking the chunks of gold out the the contraption while you work hard at sitting by the river.
I knew you'd come up with a way to finance the shoe fantasy.
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divad
Trad climber
wmass
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May 14, 2008 - 06:14pm PT
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Night watchman in a mattress factory
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2008 - 06:23pm PT
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Divad-Semperpedic?
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tolman_paul
Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
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May 14, 2008 - 06:48pm PT
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John,
I looked into gold mining as a hobby when we moved up here, and got about every book on the subject I could find.
What I figured out was, if you were on good but not great productive ground, using low production manual means, you'd average out about $10/hr. Gold has gone up in price since then, but by and large you'd have to be pretty good to average $20/hr.
You have to move alot of gravel to get to the point that you clarify it down to the good stuff. And while I love being outdoors, I just couldn't see shoveling gravel 8hrs a day and then spending another hour cleaning up. If you're not moving gravel, you're not making money. If you invest into the equipment and claims to move more gravel, then you could make more $, but more risks and lots of opperating costs, not to mention evironmental reports etc etc.
Some guys seem to do pretty good metal detecting, and you aren' shoveling gravel hour after hour. But, those guys cover alot of ground for the nuggets they get.
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal Hell
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May 14, 2008 - 07:41pm PT
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Lynne, here is a picture from one of the places we camped, no way in 'cept by plane, a beautiful place!
Here is a pic I found on the net of my former plane.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2008 - 07:46pm PT
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Oh Karen, you make me want to Bolt this place and go to Alaska. Well, maybe I'll wait til July or August. You are one blessed person to have those experiences under your belt.
Thanks for posting the pics!
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal Hell
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May 14, 2008 - 08:42pm PT
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Thanks Lynne, Hey, I have some psychodelic material from back in the day, found it in my Grandmother's fabric supply stash, it is the real thing!!!! Thinking maybe you and I could make something interesting out of it? Make some $$$$$ possibly?
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal Hell
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May 14, 2008 - 10:43pm PT
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It was an early 50's model, a 1952 Cessna 140 B model !!! really nice flying airplane, you had to "force" it to stall.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2008 - 10:53pm PT
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Karen, let's brain storm about the psychedelic fabric. Can you post some? Great pics! You've got the rokjox excited. How great to be a pilot.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2008 - 10:55pm PT
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What is a super topo moderator rokjox?
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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May 14, 2008 - 11:11pm PT
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Bumper sticker: "If there was something else I'd rather be doing, I'd d**n well be doing it!"
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Panacea82
Sport climber
Johnson City, TN
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May 14, 2008 - 11:20pm PT
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I just got my Dream Job right out of college! I am doing Interpretive work in Yosemite valley all summer! Hope to climb with some of you all this summer!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2008 - 11:27pm PT
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Can you believe people get their dream job out of college? You should hear my stories about college.
My folks shipped me off from CA to INDIANA. The first week before college I had to rescue a drowned basketball player from Lake Michigan (I'm 5'5') it just went downhill from there. I left 3 months later when they had to helicopter food to the dorms cause everyone was snowed in.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2008 - 11:29pm PT
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Mighty Hiker, kick me in the butt. I am so close, but still stuck. I did schedule a meeting today with someone that could help me out of my dilemma.
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Anastasia
climber
Not here
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May 15, 2008 - 03:11am PT
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Dream job, "travel writer."
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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May 16, 2008 - 02:31am PT
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Lynne, I've taken a break from the Taco for the last month or so, but I see you've been quite active, here, during that period. I like the spirit of the posts of yours I've read, including this one. Let me just say I'm happy you've come on board this ship of fools. It really is a fun place. I've even developed a long-distance affection for Mr. Fat, the LEBerator and TIGger, as well as others I probably wouldn't choose to hang with. My life is richer for the interaction with them, and my mind has even been cracked open in some unexpected ways.
As to your post about fantasy jobs, I've always tried to live my fantasies, and for the most part it's worked pretty well. Haven't made a ton of money, but always managed to support myself through climbing and climbing-related activities. That's all I've ever really dreamed about.
You're getting back into climbing. Do your fantasies revolve around integrating work into a climbing lifestyle? If so, there may be ways to make them come true. Climbing can be like the hub of a wheel, with spokes of interest radiating in all directions. Here's a toast to whatever new path(s) you choose to roll down.
-RollingJello
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MisterE
Social climber
My Inner Nut
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May 16, 2008 - 09:43am PT
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I just started "Your Dream Career for Idiots". I am looking down the barrel of a career change and trying to figure out what I really want to do.
Being a Feng Shui consultant would be great at $200-300/hr!
A professional photographer would also be a fun job...
more as I get through the book.
Erik
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2008 - 10:56am PT
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Jello, Good morning and thanks for the nice post. I have to give all the credit to the tacoettes and tacos! When I post, instead of saying "What the--------is she doing/saying I get a nice nudge in the right direction. Like, "uh, you don't have to write out Super Topo each time try ST and it's actually Taco." I'm still laughing over that one!
Of course I don't really know anyone except by their tags so I have accidentally used boy pronouns for girls etc., but oh well.
I sure agree about the mind and richer life, I have always enjoyed getting to know people and their thoughts and ideas!
So far I've lived a great life. But I sense it is time for a somewhat dramatic change. Don't know if I can climb as obviously I am older now, however I have always stayed somewhat in shape, I've been working out and dropped about 12 pounds so I don't have so much to pull up the rock. (Did you see the "If I had known I was going to live this long" Thread?) Well I was serious.
In the past it was my brain that kept me from climbing alot, four letter word called fear, but I am alot stronger mentally now and no longer have 4 small children. So we'll see. I have always really enjoyed climbers and their lifestyle. Life should be an adventure. Did you know a rut is a coffin with no ends, and too many people are in one?
If you have any ideas let me know. Thanks! Lynne
PS Since I will be climbing with daughter Amy I know if I falter she'll kick my butt up the rock just like her Father did. She is her Father's daughter!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2008 - 10:57am PT
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Mr. E- Please keep all we that want to or are living the fantasy posted! LRL
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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May 16, 2008 - 10:59am PT
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Hey MisterE
How's about cat trainer--your kitty was the neatest
there at the sushi fest!!!!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2008 - 11:03am PT
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Some of you on a couple of my threads have asked if Acopa has a shoe similar to the La Sportiva Mythos. I did a little research (and of course some of you will disagree, so please don't blast me out of the water. It's too early in the day.) and found they make a shoe called the Aztec that is supposed to fit well, is precise with really nice leather, toe point, comfort and less expensive.
So, I have an idea. Since I am just starting up climbing again I'm gonna get a pair of both and conduct a real live test. It may be a bit but I'll let you know what happens.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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May 16, 2008 - 11:20am PT
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Lynnie
Don't get those--you need to get a pair of these!!!!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2008 - 11:39am PT
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Steve W - Actually I have several pair of those, only in girlie colors! Off to work. TGIF!!!!!!!!!!! Talk to everyone later.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2008 - 04:56pm PT
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KAREN, are you still out there? If anyone knows Karen tell her I'm looking for her and her Grandmother's Psychedelic Fabric.
Raydog is now working at Ripstop Repair and he says they will have a chalkbag design soon.
Karen, where is that fabric? Calling Karen.
From Lynnie
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal Hell
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May 16, 2008 - 05:23pm PT
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Hey Lynne! I'm around just kinda lying low cause of the heat, another good reason to be north to Alaska!!!!!
I rounded up the material but need to photo it still.....
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2008 - 05:42pm PT
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Karen, if it is to much trouble and you want to stick a piece in the mail I'll email you my PO BOX. I love Aaska but in July and August, Sept. too. LRL
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal Hell
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May 16, 2008 - 05:50pm PT
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Lynne, email me and I will send the samples to you!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2008 - 05:59pm PT
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Doing it right now! Your email address indicates you ARE a gal that likes cooler clims. lrl
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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May 17, 2008 - 02:26am PT
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Woodson Bouldering Contest....party afterwards at Lynnes' House........food fight, free beer, ........
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sketchyy
Trad climber
Vagrant
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May 17, 2008 - 10:07am PT
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Being a raft guide is great. You get to work outdoors, if the clients are dicks you can flip and watch'em swim. Its easier than it looks, if you can point a boat and yell at people your qualified.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 17, 2008 - 01:52pm PT
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Todd, you made my day! What a great pic. We did have fun at Woodsen and the big party was a blast!
Amy and I are toying with the idea of climbing in Josh next Saturday, May 23. Are you available or is it a kid day? We would drive there after work on Friday and probably stay at the J. Tree Inn. Then get up early to climb. Have to be back in town on Sunday early for a big family gathering.
I got my shoes, harness and chalk bag and I may get a rope this weekend. We probably won't go if you're not available cause we need to start with someone that knows what the heck they're doing and that ain't us. Chow Baby. lrl
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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May 17, 2008 - 10:08pm PT
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Lynne;...I sent you an email;...please check;.....I have the twins that weekend and Andrea and Beck are off back East;.....let's try after that;...maybe Idyllwild;..it's getting warm here. Call me, please......(I know you called once;...try again.....760 366-9395. It will be a blast....)
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dirtineye
Trad climber
the south
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May 23, 2008 - 12:10pm PT
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Took me forever to come up with this, and it is a fantasy job, no doubt. A semi-juvenile fantasy job at that.
Professional breast examiner and wine taster... or is it breast taster and wine examiner?
Not sure about the qualifications, except that you probably need to have seen a lot of breasts and drank a lot of wine.
IT could be dicey though, if you got confused. I can see the review now:
"This 1971 breast still has a perky insouciance, evoking memories of fresh cut grass, violets, and ripe strawberries, with a full body and showing a perfect age. Appears to be in perfect balance for long life. Enjoy now til 2020."
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2008 - 02:01pm PT
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Hey Kahnom, I never thought I'd see this thread again! But I was thinking about it just this morning.
I too am looking to reinvent my life, SOON. My target date is September 1st. I want to include the outdoors and a certain amount of adventure, writing and I'm not sure what else.
I too was a journalist once. I worked for a small newspaper and got to also take many of their photos. Got paid by the column inch, so big pictures were good for the pocket book.
Look for Jellos post in this thread. It really encouraged me to go for my fantasy, which I am. I may not start where I want to end up (does that make sense?) What I'm trying to say is even if I have to start out as a waitress in Yosemite I will start somewhere and see what opens up. For sure if I sit in this office it probably won't come to me.
I say, if you can go for your Dream. Life is short. Peace and Joy, Lynnie
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nita
climber
chica from chico, I don't claim to be a daisy
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May 23, 2008 - 02:18pm PT
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Miss Lynne says....." What I'm trying to say is even if I have to start out as a waitress in Yosemite I will start somewhere"
Lynne, Waitress is a coveted job in Yosemite, you have to work a fair amount in other jobs first.......union..... Like I have said before..better yet..a seasonal job in Tuolumne or TPR.
oops gotta go.. Hope you have a Sweet Holiday weekend. n.t.
edit for Lynne, Not all Yosemite jobs are hard to get.
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tolman_paul
Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
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May 23, 2008 - 02:19pm PT
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I can't say what the ideal fantasy job is, but I think more important is how we live our lives. My dad had his own company and worked hard 60-70 hour weeks for 30+ years. It was a successful company and allowed for a great lifestyle growing up. Through some downturns in the economy and technological changes he ended up nearly walking away from what he built over those decades, retired at 72, and passed away last spring a few weeks after his 80th birthday. I don't think he had many regrets.
That said, I wished I'd had the oportunity to spend more time with him when I was growing up. I definately realized that working your butt off putting all dreams asside until you retire wasn't the way to go. Most folks are too old and tired to chase their dreams at retirement, and fortunes wax and wane.
That has formed my world view which has been to work as little as possible and spend as much time as possible with my family. Somehow I seem to have gotten into the rat race trap of two many financial obligations and the ability to be compensated fairly well for my time.
My wife and I have been debating selling everything, buying a sailboat w/ cash and living on it for a few years, or longer. But then we think, we want the kids to have a good education to set them up for college, which brings us back to where we are.
I've half heartedly looked into some work overseas that with the right company would pretty much pay all our expenses and after 2-3 years we'd had a wad of $ tax free. The other option is working in the AK oil fields 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, and acruing enough vacation to take a 2 week work hitch off every other year which would allow a 6 week vacation. The money is good, but being away from family for 2 week hitches is tough.
Can't believe I've been at the same job for almost 9 years, every other job has bit over 2 years. I simply haven't found anything better, and by and large I work with some decent people, and most importantly get along with my boss.
That sailboat is sure sounding good!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2008 - 03:12pm PT
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Tolman, Food for thought. My husband put himself through USC Pharmacy school and we had our 4 children during that time. I felt strongly about staying home with the children, so Dan converted an old barn into a green house, we grew plants and I gave plant parties at night while he watched the kids and did homework. We had one car so Dan could go to school and I walked everywhere with the kids. Those were some of the happiest, simplest years of our lives.
So when it was time for our 4 to go to college, we said go for it. All four put themselves through college and are very proud of it. It helped make them the incredible adults they are now. lrl
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2008 - 04:13pm PT
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Nita, thanks you did tell me that and now I have duly noted in my book. I will check out T. for sure. Had no idea about Yosemite jobs being so hard to get. Oh, well I'm sure I'll find something. Keep in touch. Lynne
If I can escape here in Sept. ANYBODY HAVE A GOOD IDEA FOR A WINTER JOB IN A HAPPENING PLACE????????????????????????????????
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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May 23, 2008 - 05:16pm PT
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RE:
"If I can escape here in Sept. ANYBODY HAVE A GOOD IDEA FOR A WINTER JOB IN A HAPPENING PLACE????????????????????????????????"
you know Lynne, that might be a great thing to do...
ski resort?
http://breckenridge.snow.com/
I hear this place is "very" happening...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 23, 2008 - 07:39pm PT
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Good suggestion Raydog, keep the ideas coming!
Nita: I've been white collar for so long maybe I'll try something new. If Yosemite is hard to break into I do clean a mean toilet.
Smiles, Lynnie
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Topic Author's Reply - May 24, 2008 - 12:18am PT
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Perfect, being the clothes horse I am, I can take care of their wardrobe and put on their makeup.
Frickin Funny, I remember that show. How hilarious is that!
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Knave
climber
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May 24, 2008 - 04:50pm PT
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Guide book grade and rating tester. 150k per year to climb samples in every significant climbing area to ensure the accuracy and quality of the publications.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Jun 23, 2010 - 04:32pm PT
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Good bump, MH. A teammate on my high school track team had a real summer job of fishing in the Sierra, and recording what he caught. I've decided my true fanatasy job would be as a professor of climbing history at Berkeley. That would, of course, require extensive field investigation, and would keep me close to Indian and Mortar Rocks.
John
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The Wolf
Trad climber
Martinez, CA
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Jun 23, 2010 - 04:42pm PT
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"I'm tired of thinking of all the things I don't want to be, like a dentist or a glider pilot."
Mickey Rourke quoted from the movie Barfly
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Jun 23, 2010 - 05:01pm PT
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gettin' mine in about 3 days: sweet heart of early retirement incentive; son's college expenses are lookin' good (how did he go from 2 months to 19 years during the time I ran to the bathroom...note: young parents....do start that college fund if you haven't already) Now off to Yosemite and the East Side during mid week; climbing gym and yoga classes when it's virtually empty; sailing for many months at a time instead of six weeks; mid week skiing. Down side: the years to keep up this pace aren't stretched out like a long lazy summer...but hey, what's that new mantra: "50 is the new 30"?
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jun 23, 2010 - 05:16pm PT
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hey there say, mighty hiker, hmmmm... not sure who is was...
but maybe it survaced just for me... :))
i sure need the right job, hopefull for a right time, soon coming...
thanks for the fun stuff here, and god bless...
:)
*say, tolman_paul...
i really loved all the nice stuff you mentioned about you dad,
his hard work, and your family thoughts...
*wow, and also, it seems lynne is out "sailing" herself, these
days, in some of the ways that she dreamed of...
:)
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tom woods
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Jun 23, 2010 - 05:23pm PT
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I already had the fantasy jobs, climbing guide, YOSAR, journalist.
My new fantasy involves a living wage. Beyond that, I got nothin'
Any suggestions?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 23, 2010 - 05:35pm PT
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Anders, aka Mighty Hiker, was such the Dude to find this Thread I posted long ago and resuscitate it for me. (I couldn't figure out how to find it and wasted over an hour looking.)
I packed today for my Fantasy Job. Leave tomorrow. Know this may not be everyone's fantasy job, but I sure want to give it a go. Hear it's even better than my original Yo Valley Fantasy......
Tomorrow eary I head out for Tioga Pass Resort. Taking a bit of a chance, they may not need me. But I've found life adventure is just keep heading in the direction of your goals and dreams, one step at a time.
I'm Way jazzed. So even if it doesn't work out at least I tried. Dudettes and Dudes, don't "settle" go for Your Dreams. Keep the positive thoughts and prayers going for lynnie gal. CHEERS !
And THANKS again Anders. You are just an amazing human. I asked for help less than an hour ago and you pulled it off. :DDD
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pocoloco1
Mountain climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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Jun 23, 2010 - 05:51pm PT
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Way to go Lynne! I applaud your" pick yourself up by the boot straps" attitude and sense of adventure.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Jun 23, 2010 - 08:19pm PT
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I'm headed to east side via Tioga Pass next Tuesday...sure would like to say Howdy. Will you be at TPR? We expect to stop at Lembert or something along the way. Regards Susan
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 23, 2010 - 11:59pm PT
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Plan on it Susan. email me and I'll send you my cell number. :D
Pocoloco, hey Dude. Thanks ! Are you the one that sent the awesome case of salsa to facelift via ekat ? Did you ever figure out how to load pictures of the beautiful place you live in so we on the Taco could get way jealous ? :D lynnie
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pocoloco1
Mountain climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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Jun 24, 2010 - 12:17am PT
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Hello Lynne;
Yes, I sent the goods to facelift, ekat was most gracious,really making it possible. As far as posting photos...I’m working on it. Happy Trails
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