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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Jun 23, 2008 - 01:02am PT
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Nature, from an incredibly beautiful pm at San Clemente Beach in So Cal. TDHTC (Hey, is that a new one?....meaning to darn hot to climb.)
Mr. Nature Man if you need any help in doing your Sushi thing I plan on being there 9/22 and am good at taking directions.
Keep me posted, Mr. Nature man. Lynne
I have knives and can tango.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Jun 24, 2008 - 10:21am PT
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Okay - I am IN! I checked airline tix and it seems reasonable and doable. I'll come in to San Francisco and drive from there.
I know pretty much nothing about Yosemite, but of course will do research. But, I do have a few questions I hope I can get some answers on:
 Booking campsites - I know Ken has offered to handle for people, but also said "luckily, most of us can fend for ourselves." I feel I should be in that pot.... and will see what I can do, but if anyone has a link I should go to, that would make it easier(duh... thanks in advance).
If there are ways that are ...less expensive... and anyone wants to email me with some beta, that would be great. My email is on my profile. Just click my username to get there.
Tentatively, my plans are to fly in on Monday, 9/22 and be in Yosemite that evening. Heading out on Tuesday, 9/30.
Climbing - Since this will be my first trip to the place, I feel a bit timid. Will I be kicking myself hard for not allowing extra days specifically for climbing(yes, I know that answer already...)? WILL there be time for climbing during the Facelift days(without bailing on the volunteerism, that is)?
Would people suggest coming early or staying later if they wanted to get some days in? Is anyone else adding days that might be interested in taking me around a bit?
Thanks in advance.
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nature
climber
Santa Fe, NM
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Jun 24, 2008 - 10:43am PT
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Terrie... check with Ken for camping. if you are volunteering to pick up trash get yourself set up.
Lynne: cool deal on the knives. I hope to do more group food this year. And I guess bring the dancing shoes for Sunday night. Someone else in the group must tango but I sure don't :-)
No Anders, juggling is not yoga skill and it's a good thing. I've long joked that I'll juggle my knives. I turn pale white when I actually consider.
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Jingy
Social climber
Flatland, Ca
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Jun 24, 2008 - 10:49am PT
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Got the week of the Facelift off... I'll see you there!...... Maybe...... If you're lucky!
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Jun 24, 2008 - 11:46am PT
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happygrrl... camping might be tight, and I wouldn't be in the Valley that time of year without Ken's offer to provide a camping spot... so take him up on his offer! unless you are camping out in the Ahwahnee hotel... you can probably find a spot somewhere before or after the Face Lift...
...also, this is a very laid back California event, don't go getting all NYC on us and overachieving on the pickup stuff. Relax and enjoy, you can pickup some, and you can climb some, as your desire and guilt dictate.
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jstan
climber
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Jun 24, 2008 - 12:26pm PT
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That from a Columbia boy.
What's he think we are?
Chopped livah?
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 24, 2008 - 01:00pm PT
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Happiegirl,
Why don't you come up early. I can set you up with camping from the 20th through the 29th. That will allow you to do some climbing. Send me an email.
Ken
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Jun 24, 2008 - 03:09pm PT
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Fattrad...I want do my picking up in Camp 4 - that's where all the cutie dirtbags are, ain't it? (joke...ummm, sorta)
Anyway - thanks for the suggestions, all, and my email to Ken has been sent. I'm taking his suggestion to come a little early, so will arrive on the 20th.
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Jun 24, 2008 - 03:17pm PT
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Skinner:
Sent you email two or three weeks ago re:facelift camping. Never heard back from you. Am I on the list or no?
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Jingy
Social climber
Flatland, Ca
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Jun 24, 2008 - 03:33pm PT
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fattrad - It don't matter where I'm stationed to help pick up junk from the side of the roads or campgrounds... I'm there to help a place that has brought me so much peace of mind.
I could pick up junk until I die and still not feel I've done my part, or repaid the universe.
See you there
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jstan
climber
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Jun 24, 2008 - 04:08pm PT
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Happie:
The different areas give you different rewards.
I liked C4 because the language spoken there is english only about half the time. The trash is all very old and finely divided which makes it hard. Last time I was working my way through it when a lovely Japanese lady came up and offered me a couple pieces of fresh melon. You can imagine how fine it tasted. Together, we were doing something.
I like the roads because of the drama and the companionship. The traffic can get scary, like when I saw a tour bus pass two dump trucks on a blind curve. But the two Erics, Jingy, Ed and Crimpie and others all were watching each other's backs. We got to cover large distances and there was excitement.
One of the best times was El Cap meadow. Tourists started helping pick up stuff and it was the best partnership one can imagine. I spent time looking up at the Captain. When I was younger I would come to the Valley determined to do one thing or another. This time when I looked up I was content just to let the Captain be. What came back to me was the Captain was content just to let me be. For the first time, we had a conversation.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 24, 2008 - 05:23pm PT
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ElCap, I just looked through my recently sent messages and I sent you a confirmation on the 21st for site A in Yellow Pines for the nights you mentioned. Sometimes my email gets spammed. You are covered.
Ken
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Jaybro
Social climber
wuz real!
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Jun 24, 2008 - 08:51pm PT
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Happie, "Yellow pines is where you want to be..."
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Jun 24, 2008 - 08:55pm PT
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fatrad, "I will dance this year." Is this a royal proclaimation from the Emperor".....and will we want you to? heheheh
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Jun 24, 2008 - 09:14pm PT
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El Cap, this may be scary for you. Our group will be in B....should you laugh or cry..... smiles.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jun 24, 2008 - 09:24pm PT
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Oh, he'll dance all right.
Especially if I have anything to do with it.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Jun 24, 2008 - 11:03pm PT
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jstan, that is a beautiful dialoge between you and the chief.
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jun 25, 2008 - 12:05am PT
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Cool! Anders and Fatty will be dancing at the facelift! I can't wait to see this!!!
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nature
climber
Santa Fe, NM
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Jun 25, 2008 - 12:08am PT
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i sense a long line of "dancers" (prancers?) waiting to dance with crimpie.
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jun 25, 2008 - 12:20am PT
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The dance last year was a total blast! I shut the place down (then returned in the morning to clean up). Everyone MUST attend this event - free food, free adult beverages, great band, smiling people AND a free shuttle service by the rangers to cart to their tent site all intoxicated people. Fun fun fun!
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