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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 14, 2009 - 07:03pm PT
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Hello everybody,
I am trying real hard to get the evening programs confirmed and should have it together early next week. I wanted to get this out last month. This is what I have so far.
Tuesday September 22 – We may have something at Yosemite Lodge, waiting for confirmation
Wednesday September 23 – Peter Croft slideshow at East Auditorium 7:00pm -10:00pm
Thursday September 24 – Reel Rock Film Tour at East Auditorium 7:00pm -10:00pm
Friday September 25 – Stonemaster show & book signing at East Auditorium 7:00pm -10:00pm
Saturday September 26 – Outdoor music in front of the Visitor Center 5:00pm – 9:00pm Bands will be announced soon. Fattrad will be having a MeatFest and info for that is in that thread. There is also an OktoberFest in El Portal. A big night!
Sunday September 27 – Reception at East Auditorium 6:00pm-12:00am with food, drinks and music by Jonathan McEuen Band
At all the programs there will be wine and beer provided by New Belgian Brewing Company.
I am going to try a few new things this year and I hope it works as I am sinking close to $20,000 into the event.
Last year we had a water sponsor and I cringed every time a plastic bottle of water was handed out. This year I was approached by 2 different bottled water companies and I decided to say no. Instead, I have ordered 1,000 stainless steel Kleen Kanteens. I am going to pass a certain amount out to the earliest
sign-ups every day. Please only one per volunteer for the event.
I am going to have 6 bicycles with carts available to use for support in the field around the Valley. I am also looking into having other bikes available too.
I am going to have a special 2009 Facelift T-shirt available for the volunteers at slightly above cost. I think the art work for it is really good and I will post it later.
To help cover some of the cost of the event I am going to sell Facelift beer glasses for $20. This glass will get you free beer or wine at all the evening programs.
The Facelift seems to get bigger every year and this year is no exception. The Park Service has doubled the amount of free camping to accommodate about 500 people. Yellow Pines and Camp 4 are full. I do have some left in Crane Flat and in Tamarack Flat Campgrounds. Email me at YCA@inreach.com if you need a space. I need to know for which days and the names of everyone in your group. Please be patient as it is a lot of work to assign the camping. I only work on it 2 days a week. You will receive an email confirmation back.
I look forward to seeing you there.
I will post any updates to this thread.
Ken
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 14, 2009 - 07:06pm PT
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Yo Ken, whatever we can do :D Looking forward to a whole new Year filled with all new fun and friends. Peace, Lynne
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jstan
climber
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Aug 14, 2009 - 08:04pm PT
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There are reports the use of bottled water is not growing as it once was or may even have begun to decrease.
The answer? The platypus. After ten years of use we have had only one start to leak.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 14, 2009 - 08:33pm PT
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Hi John,
I have tried the water bladder thing and could taste the bladder. Perhaps I needed to use it more to get rid of the rubbery taste. I have tried the stainless steel containers and found that they clean easily and don't harbor any funky taste. Yosemite has such good water that there is no need for the imported stuff.
Ken
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Aug 14, 2009 - 08:44pm PT
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I know they live in water and have that duck bill and webbed feet and all...
but to suck water OUT of one!
I'll stick to plastic thank you very much.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Aug 14, 2009 - 09:57pm PT
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A good time will be had by all!
Those who haven't made arrangements already can make Ken's job much easier by being exact about what you hope for. Vagueness as to numbers of people and dates arriving make his job much harder. Also, given what Ken says, it seems likely that deciding at the last minute isn't an option, nor is simply showing up with a hopeful smile.
Ken, John and I will be there on the afternoon of the 19th, ready to welcome Lynne to deepest darkest Camp 4. If there's anything I should bring or do in advance, let me know - and of course, we're looking forward to helping out in the days leading up to the FL. (I'll be secretly training tomorrow at the Adopt-a-Crag at the Squamish Mountain Festival.)
I hope that's $20,000 of YCA money that's being invested, and not your own! It sounds like there are some excellent plans for evening events, and regarding water bottles, tee shirts, beer, and glasses. The FL plans and activities get better every year.
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jstan
climber
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Aug 14, 2009 - 10:04pm PT
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Oh Ricky. What are we to do with you?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 14, 2009 - 10:12pm PT
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I Love Ricky !!!
But hey, I seriously hope to see you jstan and MH when I get there. No matter how hard I try I am not great at mechanical stuff. So I got a smaller tent than last year but still may need help. I am going to get it out of the bag this weekend and practice. Got my bike ready, climbing gear and Anastasia's grate short list. Peace, Lynne
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jstan
climber
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Aug 14, 2009 - 10:22pm PT
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What are you bringing to deal with the C4 Hyenas? They come around after 3AM. You have to have the tools ready inside your tent. Rattlesnakes work but cobras are better.
You need only leave a light on for the hyenas to see the cobra's shadow, I have found.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Aug 14, 2009 - 10:22pm PT
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I've got to decide on my travel dates and tell Ken for camping. I'll come a little early, and can also help out with prep work.
Anyone else arriving a few days early? Climbing partners???
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 14, 2009 - 10:24pm PT
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Happi, three arriving early as far as I know. Jstan, Mighty Hiker and me. Peace. You gonna help with Bachar's Toast in Camp 4 ?
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Aug 14, 2009 - 10:26pm PT
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Oh, and the water issue - GOOD to not "import!" Bottle water is being exposed for the rip off it really is.... Convenient, yes. But much of this $$ stuff comes from municipal wells.
Info:
http://www.tappening.com/
Also - This is an organization getting restaurants to allow people to come in and fill er up, in an effort to help people avoid purchasing water while on the go. It's in NYC now, but expanding. Check it out, and see if you can persuade businesses local to you to get in on it!
http://www.tapitwater.com/?cel=1
edit: Sweet! A week ago it wads just NYC. Now Florida and Oregon have been added!!!!
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 14, 2009 - 10:49pm PT
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Hello,
As promised here is the T-shirt that will be available at the Facelift for the volunteers. If you can't make it and want one, for $25 I can send you one. How many should I make? A special thank you to Mike and Simon. Thanks you guys.
This is the Mike Clelland artwork that will appear on the back of the shirts. Simon King (Ihateplastic) worked with Mike to create this original artwork for Facelift 2009. Limited edition... collector's items... when they're gone they're gone.
This is the Yosemite Climbing Association logo artwork that will appear on the front of the shirts.
The men's shirts will be light blue and the women's shirts will be light green. Shirts will have the YCA logo on the front left breast area and the Clelland artwork on the back. The shirts are 4.6 ounce organic cotton.
I hope you like them.
Ken
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Aug 14, 2009 - 11:10pm PT
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Just make sure Ricky D wears his hat, sunscreen, and
long sleeved shirt!!!!!
:-)
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Aug 14, 2009 - 11:13pm PT
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Excellent.....
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Barcus
Trad climber
San Luis Obispo, Ca.
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Aug 14, 2009 - 11:49pm PT
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I'll be there early the 19th as well and will report for duty!
It will be good to share a fire with you again Lynne, is Zip comin?
Marcus
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Barcus
Trad climber
San Luis Obispo, Ca.
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Aug 14, 2009 - 11:52pm PT
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Hey Blue, When are you rollin in?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 14, 2009 - 11:52pm PT
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Barcus, Dude works too much.....
I'm gonna have to get a men's shirt....I love the color. :D
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Jingy
Social climber
Flatland, Ca
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Aug 15, 2009 - 12:18am PT
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Cool....
Ken, just shot you an email, take you time getting back to me, I know you're busy....
Also, love that shirt idea!!! Did you see the veins on that dudes arm? Sheesh!!!
I hope I have more energy this year.
Should be fun, and I hope to see you all again soon
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
Lake Oswego, Oregon
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Aug 15, 2009 - 12:31am PT
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A couple of notes on the shirts...
First, the color swatches below the shirt pics are closer top the real colors. We all know what the interpipes can do to colors. Just think, "light blue and light green."
Second, these shirts run true to size. Meaning... if you normally wear a large in a K-Mart/Target/Sears shirt then you will wear a large here. These are not trim fit or tailored for Euros!
Third, I asked Mike to add the veins to make the guy a "typical Valley hard boy." Mike calls stuff like the vein emphasis and twitching finger muscles "BOING!"
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Aug 15, 2009 - 12:50am PT
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Shouldn't there be a bear in the cartoon? #46, for example? Perhaps skulking behind a tree, spying on proceedings?
Further note: If you plan to arrive before the 22nd, make sure Ken knows. I'm sure there'll be lots of things to do preparing - putting up the big tents is a wonderful team building exercise, and litter stick maintenance repair is out of this world. But it will help Ken if he knows who's available.
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Fish Finder
Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
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Aug 15, 2009 - 01:06am PT
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Hi Ken,
Sounds Great,
Maybe you should sell the 1,000 stainless steel Kleen Kanteens for filling up with free beer and wine.
HAHAHA ..... just kidding.
Looking forward to the Fest.
Best Gregg
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Captain...or Skully
Social climber
Boise....
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Aug 15, 2009 - 01:09am PT
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I drink from Fern Spring.
Is that ok? Done it for years.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 15, 2009 - 01:11am PT
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Explains everything Captain.
Cheers,
Ken
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Aug 15, 2009 - 01:15am PT
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Was the drinking from Fern Spring before or after the skull incident?
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Captain...or Skully
Social climber
Boise....
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Aug 15, 2009 - 01:22am PT
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Both. I got All the Water for a Wall there, once.
Partner was freaked out, until he got thirsty.
Haha.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 15, 2009 - 01:33am PT
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Captain Kirk,
I think it's probably o.k. I have drank a lot of it myself over the years. I got grossed out by how much toilet paper (6 bags + or -) was found by Way Dicey that was above and just behind that little clear puddle that was the best natural water source in the Valley. Where does that water come from?
Ken
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Captain...or Skully
Social climber
Boise....
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Aug 15, 2009 - 01:37am PT
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Maybe we're just tougher than we thought.
I guard that spring jealously, when I'm around.
I hope others will, too.
It's very beautiful. Well, you know.
I can get lost in its flow, still. Wondrous.
If it kills me, then I'll die. All good.
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JOEY.F
Social climber
sebastopol
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Aug 15, 2009 - 01:47am PT
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Hello Ken,
Ironhorse is willing, plz check email,,,,
Joe
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
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Aug 15, 2009 - 01:52am PT
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I'd like to attend but a total nOOb about where to stay/camp and if there is still a place available.
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Pennsylenvy
Gym climber
A dingy corner in your refrigerator
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Aug 15, 2009 - 02:26am PT
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Get your bike tires 'slimed '. I've never seen so many flat bike tires. A lot of some type of small thorn. When I got back I probably pulled 20 of em out of my flat tire.
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jstan
climber
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Aug 15, 2009 - 06:00am PT
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Were you using thorn resistant tubes? Might help.
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quietpartner
Trad climber
Moantannah
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Aug 15, 2009 - 11:22am PT
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I know a gal whose thorn-resistant tubes kept her from getting pregnant. ;^)
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Aug 15, 2009 - 11:39am PT
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Barcus, I should roll in Friday afternoon-ish.
I wanna pick up some trash AND get a couple of routes in.
I may try to show up early Friday. We'll see.
Everybody better treat my homie o.k....he looks like this;
He usually rolls with a badass little pup called Barkley too!
Treat my homies well!
(yeah, he is an official member of the International Heineken Climbing Crew, so he's got that credential also)
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Aug 15, 2009 - 11:45am PT
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Okay! I just booked my flights.
Arriving on Friday, 9/18, early evening
Departing on Monday, 9/28 - early morning
I'll be looking to help Ken & Assciates out pre-Facelift, and get a little climbing in.
As for climbing, I am cool with cragging, partnering up with just another for stuff and would love to get on a long route(here, our mulitpitch is 3, and that's on wandering routes, so I have to say up front I am not experienced with long stuff.). If someone has interest, email me through the site to discuss experience levels and such.
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
I do so love California, the sunshine, the countryside, the climbing, the people. Can not wait to be back!
The T-shirts are great! I also will want a guys, because I really don't care for the color green except as it occurs in nature. But, I will wait and see how it looks/fits. I find the women's t-s often don't feel comfy to me. I like a looser fit.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 15, 2009 - 02:55pm PT
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Bluey, of course yo will treat Barcus well ! Barcus gonna help with the partee on Sunday Eve ? How bout you Happi....? I just like that color blue too.....Peace, Lynne
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
Lake Oswego, Oregon
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Aug 16, 2009 - 02:29pm PT
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Let's help Ken out here... who's going to be a part of FL'09?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 16, 2009 - 03:32pm PT
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Pennsylenvy, just to let you know I have never forgotten how kind you were to put this newbie's bike together last year, Dude.
You must have had the Midas Touch cause I never got a flat either. Peace, lynne.....Now just let me win a few hands, bwahahaha.
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Pennsylenvy
Gym climber
A dingy corner in your refrigerator
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Aug 17, 2009 - 01:14pm PT
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Anybody relegated to Crane flats over the weekend. Sounds like I'll be in Yellow Pines Tues-Thurs and then Crane Flats FR-SAT-Sun. Please advise. Timmmmmmmmay
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Aug 17, 2009 - 01:16pm PT
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FaceLift warmup and secret training. (Or possibly channeling Dick 'Canman' C.) From below the south summit of the Chief, on Saturday - plus two bags full of gross stuff.
Eat your heart out, jstan!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 17, 2009 - 01:50pm PT
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Timmmmay, come to my parteeeeee on Sundayyyyyy:D lynnie
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 17, 2009 - 01:52pm PT
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fattrad, that's because I am not official......nor is there any likelihood lynnie will Ever be official lol. :D
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 17, 2009 - 04:19pm PT
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Dude, it's Crimpie.....she rocks.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 17, 2009 - 06:12pm PT
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My post about the T-shirts might have been confusing. The $25 price is for people that do not or can not make it. If you volunteer, the price will be $15 for an organic cotton shirt with custom artwork.
Thanks,
Ken
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 17, 2009 - 06:34pm PT
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Awesome Ken, looking forward :DD
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Aug 18, 2009 - 05:45pm PT
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I like how the little raccoon is pitching in with cleanup on the t-shirt.
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JesseM
Social climber
Yosemite
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Aug 18, 2009 - 06:22pm PT
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Looks great Ken!
Thanks for sending the info on sponsors and evening entertainment. Great news on the bicycles and water bottles. Come on everyone and join the fun help us pack it out of Yosemite, and then take that inspiration back to your home communities!
Jesse
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 18, 2009 - 06:29pm PT
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Hey Jessie, great to meet you at Granite Frontiers. Hope to see you again at the lift. Peace, Lynne :D
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mason805
Big Wall climber
East Bay, CA
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Aug 25, 2009 - 11:17pm PT
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Since Camp 4 is all out we got confirm that Tamarack has spots available but that's really far from the festivities, no???
What's the dealio? Is there going to be a shuttle going back and forth from Tamarack?
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Aug 25, 2009 - 11:35pm PT
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e-mail, dude, I can climb this weekend.
If you're in Tam, you're gonna have to commute. Better to do with other yos-festers.
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mason805
Big Wall climber
East Bay, CA
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Aug 26, 2009 - 01:32pm PT
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No responses to the above question re: transportation/shuttle from Tamarack to Camp 4 Facelift festivities so i'm bumping.
Blue, for sure. By the way we went over to boyscout rocks in mt. diablo and i ended up trying a line called Godzilla (unbeknownst to me) to the left of the crack...and the Amazing Face route.
Godzilla is a 5.12b...i couldn't even get higher than about 10-12ft off the ground. It might be a harder route than that because sandstone wears down pretty quickly. But the 5.9 Amazing Face route was beyond our reach for the day because some climbers were hogging it all day.
Sucks!
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Aug 26, 2009 - 01:35pm PT
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Ken may be busy - he doesn't frequent ST every day. My guess is that he has enough on his hands without trying to arrange transportation for people, and that he's hoping that those staying in Tamarack or Crane Flat will sort it out themselves, hopefully by carpooling back and forth each morning and evening. It's about a half hour drive.
Remind me again why we're talking about Japanese animated monsters?
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mason805
Big Wall climber
East Bay, CA
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Aug 26, 2009 - 01:37pm PT
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Sounds good. Thanks Mighty. We'll figure it out, it's not that bad, but just thought it may be possible. Would be nice but isn't a deal breaker.
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Rhodo-Router
Gym climber
crimping through the start of the Generator
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Aug 26, 2009 - 02:57pm PT
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Shirt guy looks like Stowe...
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Aug 27, 2009 - 12:57pm PT
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Ho, man!!!
Just checked my mail, you'll never guess who's coming, as usual, to the Facelift.
Crowley!!!!! Yes!!
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Fish Finder
Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
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Aug 27, 2009 - 01:31pm PT
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Unlike his online persona Matt was very enjoyable and actually refreshing.
Good guy in my book and looking forward to seeing him.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 2, 2009 - 02:40pm PT
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Here is the schedule for the evening programs.
Ken
Is it too small to read?
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 3, 2009 - 12:22am PT
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Hey Fattrad,
I think that you will be able to do the Meatfest at your camp. Seems like it will be less hassle. I will confirm soon. That ok with you? Don't forget you can hear Mother Hips play outdoors and then start barbecuing. I am also trying to get recycling containers placed there for your convenience.
Ken
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MisterE
Trad climber
Canoga Bark! CA
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Sep 11, 2009 - 05:31pm PT
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Bump.
Hey, Ken. Skip and I are in - got any camping starting wednesday night?
Sorry for the late notice, we just found out that her prior commitment got pushed back two weeks.
Thanks, Erik
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MisterE
Trad climber
Canoga Bark! CA
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Sep 11, 2009 - 06:43pm PT
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I like my Cheney roast well done.
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Sep 11, 2009 - 06:45pm PT
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We can try well done - but since it's mostly gristle, it's still gonna stick in your throat and stop up your colon.
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L
climber
Rebel L rides again
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Sep 11, 2009 - 06:48pm PT
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Nooooooooooo Eric!!! Don't do it!!!
Even a fully-charred Cheney is considered toxic to all lifeforms except GMO maggots...er...baby flies.
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Sep 22, 2009 - 12:44pm PT
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Hey y'all, especially Ken,
What is happening TONIGHT? When and where? I can make the next few nights as we don't blast til Friday.
Who from McTopo is going to be there tonight? Would love to finally meet some of yous, as this will be my first Facelift.
Cheers,
Pete
P.S. Ken - you do KNOTT need to send your crews up the SW Face of El Cap. We have removed ALL the garbage and as of yesterday, it's scoured.
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Slakkey
Trad climber
From a Quiet Place by the Lake
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Sep 22, 2009 - 12:59pm PT
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Pete,
Picking Soren up sometime tomorrow, Hopefully be in the valley by later afternoon. So if you need any help on Thurs. etc. I am sure he would be into that. Or at least he might want to catch up with you guys on Wed. evening
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Sep 22, 2009 - 01:57pm PT
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Hey Slakkey,
I'll take Soren again in a heartbeat. C'mon by to the Chateau tomorrow night, for sure.
Did Soren tell you we nearly killed him the first day? We gave him about 80 pounds to schlepp to the base, and the skinny little bugger never uttered a word of complaint. Accordingly, I am now walking up virtually empty-handed cuz everything's already up there.
AND WHAT IS HAPPENING TONIGHT FOR FACELIFT??? WHEN?? WHERE??
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F10
Trad climber
e350
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Sep 22, 2009 - 02:59pm PT
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"Two spots now open in YP, buddies just bailed for the backcountry. "
I am trying to get up there thursday afternoon
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mason805
Trad climber
East Bay, CA
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Sep 22, 2009 - 03:02pm PT
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If F10 doesn't take them, Joyce and I will for Friday early morning.
Edris
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MisterE
Trad climber
Canoga Bark! CA
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Sep 22, 2009 - 03:06pm PT
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Looking forward to the Peter Croft slideshow tomorrow night!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 22, 2009 - 03:15pm PT
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hey there chicken skinner, ol' ken.. say, thanks for sharing this...
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Sep 22, 2009 - 03:20pm PT
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^^^^
Stay in school... you can always pick up trash after you graduate in the new
Obama_Americorps_for_People_with_Degrees™™™ that can't get work program.
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dfrost7
Social climber
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Sep 22, 2009 - 08:28pm PT
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Get on up to the 2009 Facelift.
I had to come home, but it's going to be great. Lynne and a bunch are already up there getting things ready for everyone. If you were scratching your head wondering whether you should go, the answer is yes. Plus, the weather is really great!
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Maysho
climber
Truckee, CA
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Sep 22, 2009 - 08:56pm PT
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Can't make it till later thursday or Friday morning. Really looking forward to it!
Hey Russ, most AmeriCorp workers are people with degrees, fresh out of school they get some loan relief and work experience for a year, and it is a great program where small non-profits can get great quality workers while splitting the annual salary with the feds. Lots of ecological restoration and youth programs do a lot of good work this way, and many get permanent positions after the contracts run out. TR could do a lot worse with her first year out of college.
Just sayin, and howdy to ya!
Your socialist pal,
Peter
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sully
Trad climber
CA
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Sep 22, 2009 - 09:33pm PT
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Spectacular clip! The music perfect too. Now I'll leave early Friday for a good seat.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Sep 22, 2009 - 11:00pm PT
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that's Crimpergirl on the T-Shirt?!
she must be working out way too much!
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dfrost7
Social climber
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Sep 23, 2009 - 01:41am PT
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There were two young Israeli guys staying at the site the past two nights. They had a great idea. They said in Israel they make sort of chains of plastic bottle caps and when they find a bottle, they just twist it onto one of the caps and carry it off. Nice little idea, sort of good for one of those home channels.
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Sep 23, 2009 - 02:57am PT
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Great to see old friends - Dean and Dean - superb slide show! And to reaquaint with acquaintences like Jo and everyone. And to meet new friends like Anastasia and Lynnie and Jennifer {sigh, what a hug!} - what a great night!
Me and Steve were fixing pitches today, got there just in time, we shared the $20 glass, and after 11 drinks we figure we're under two bucks a beer! Knott bad, eh?
Might even make it tomorrow! Cheers, Ken - great show!
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Senor Pinche Wey
Big Wall climber
OB
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Sep 23, 2009 - 02:13pm PT
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Hey, is anybody planning on cleaning up at the RNWF of half dome?
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dfrost7
Social climber
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Sep 23, 2009 - 04:51pm PT
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Maybe not live, (C4 yesterday before they moved to YP) but live as possible.
That blue and White thingy on the chair behind Happie (combing her hair) is
Anastasia letting her Greek Flag Fly:
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Barbarian
Trad climber
slowly dying in the OC
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Sep 23, 2009 - 05:06pm PT
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Stop it, stop it! You guys are killing me. I'm stuck in this God-foresaken cube wishing I was doing something to help my beloved Yose.
Can't take it anymore...I sense a Friday night burner up the 99 and 41. Sleep? I can sleep when I'm dead! I can get 2 days of cleaning in and still make back for work Monday. Besides, if I don't, who will do the late night recycle run to get the ranger off our backs?
Commencing loading....sleeping bag, work gloves, hat, sunglasses.....BBQ tools....
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Sep 23, 2009 - 05:56pm PT
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Well I didn't get there until 8:30, but I didn't see Crowley around, just sayin....
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Sep 23, 2009 - 08:48pm PT
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Waiting for Godot, or someone like him.... like young Daphne....
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JOEY.F
Social climber
sebastopol
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Sep 23, 2009 - 11:06pm PT
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Crack on Barbarian, it'll go!
just loaded up the ship,
and rolling out...
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Sep 24, 2009 - 12:34am PT
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Another great night! Took it a bit easier on the beers tonight {ahem} Excellent slide show by Peter Croft. Good times, heaven on earth, Yosemite - be there or be square.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
Lake Oswego, Oregon
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Sep 24, 2009 - 01:25am PT
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On a photo shoot with my daughter or I would be there! LET'S SEE PICS!!!!!
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Sep 24, 2009 - 02:36am PT
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The wait is killing me. I'd planned to be there yesterday, but can't get up there until Friday. Looking forward to good work, fun and, of course, fattrad's meatfest.
John
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 24, 2009 - 02:43am PT
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hey there chickenskinnerken... say, i just stepped in to send best wishes to you all, and cheer you on...
:)
if you see anyone from our family connection, or the busy chappy and matt, give them my love...
have fun all!
and a hey there to you, too, werner... :)
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 24, 2009 - 02:45am PT
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Thanks Neebee.
Ken
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dfrost7
Social climber
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Sep 24, 2009 - 05:35pm PT
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Buuuuuummmmmp. Just keeping this up in the air to say there is still time!
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Blitzo
Social climber
Earth
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Sep 24, 2009 - 05:51pm PT
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Why doesn't the NPS just do their job?
They "seem" to do it here in Joshua Tree NP.
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dfrost7
Social climber
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Sep 24, 2009 - 07:42pm PT
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Seriously? Seriously? The clean up is just one more great reason
to get one's buttox up there. The weather is amazing, a bunch of
people you may or may not want to see. Not such a busy time of year. But, thanks for bumping it.
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the Fet
Supercaliyosemistic climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Sep 24, 2009 - 07:57pm PT
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Taking care of a newborn or I would be there!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Sep 27, 2009 - 07:08pm PT
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How's about some PICTURES?????
'specially for those of us stuck at home this year. . . .
whine, whine. . .
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Sep 27, 2009 - 07:24pm PT
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Patience Grasshopper - it's only Sunday - they are either on the road home or still getting drunk on Ken's free wine.
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Sep 27, 2009 - 09:03pm PT
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dragged back here early, the rest are still there cuz the party's still going..
here's the details: great slide shows in the auditorium with all you can drink beer and great tunes.. so about 5 or 6 guys got hammered completely, NOT climbers or associated with Facelift.. got up on stage, singing dancing .. drinking hard from a fifth of their own.. get thrown out .. go out to the parking area and steal a government car, pack themselves in it and drive right by the SAR party where all the rangers are.. shouting and cavorting around.. get chased down and thrown in the JM, $4000 fine for one of them. Generalized rowdiness and no injuries. Anders went to the hearing via video feed. Ken is totally relieved that Facelift is not implicated by their actions. Most figure they got off light. These guys really tore it up!
This was the first year for outdoor music on a stage with lighting, which Joe helped put up. I was a virgin FAcelifter. What a damn good time!!! Anastasia danced on stage with Dean Potter and some others...Linnie prodded Dean F for a 2005 stone male calendar.. Stonemaster presentation rocked, Largo read from his book which was so funny people were rolling.. the Reel Rock film was particularly good this year.. about the best I've seen from Sender..Tim ONeil has a great career in stand up.. and Croft honored Bachar with stories no one will forget. LP
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Sep 27, 2009 - 11:02pm PT
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Thanks for the update Pinks - but damn, why is THIS the year I had to miss Facelift - freaking cancer stuff is cramping my lifestyle.
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Sep 27, 2009 - 11:53pm PT
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Whoa, sounds epic to those of us who didn't make it. :(
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Sep 29, 2009 - 02:11am PT
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LuckyPink, Grate meeting you ! The Bachar Memorial Celebration was awesome, international and inspiring. No DUI's just alot of love in the climbing community passed from heart to heart> Thanks Royal Robbins, Steve Schneider, Doug Nidever (sorry @ the spelling)Anders, Phil Gleason, and so many others including the entire International Climbing Community for making this event so Special. Many Pictures to follow.....just got home. Peace, lynnie
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 29, 2009 - 02:30am PT
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hey there say, WELCOME home, lynne... wow, it's ALL come and gone...
but say---we CAN hear tell of it... :)
right?
:)
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jstan
climber
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Sep 29, 2009 - 02:38am PT
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"Whoa, sounds epic to those of us who didn't make it."
Twenty years from now people will realize
Facelift is by far the most exciting thing happening in American climbing.
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Anastasia
climber
hanging from a crimp and crying for my mama.
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Sep 29, 2009 - 08:18pm PT
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Right now I am feeling sentimental over the Yosemite dirt that's been tracked into my home. Plus Bill has tracked in his share of Australian dirt...
I will post pictures later and... Yes, my tent was "mind blowing big." The one posted from camp 4 isn't it.
AF
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Anastasia
climber
hanging from a crimp and crying for my mama.
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Sep 29, 2009 - 08:19pm PT
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Right now I am feeling sentimental over the Yosemite dirt that's been tracked into my home. Plus Bill has tracked in his share of Australian dirt...
I will post pictures later and... Yes, my tent was "mind blowing big." The one posted from camp 4 isn't it.
AF
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 29, 2009 - 08:22pm PT
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hey there anastasia, say, i am so very happy that you and bill have mingled dirt tracks, and that he, and you, are both home safe...
god bless to you both! :)
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jstan
climber
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Sep 30, 2009 - 07:48pm PT
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With Royer Putnam's expert operation of the bobcat several tons of tarvia came out of the restoration project on Saturday and Sunday. The work of getting it out and restoring the area was furious both days. Not a minute was wasted.
It was manual labor, It was hard.
And it got done.
Get ready for a sandbagging.
5.10+
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 30, 2009 - 07:52pm PT
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Fattrad,
Total weight was 60,197(some figures still coming in) pounds. I just finished bringing home truckload number 8 of tools and supplies. I still have to add up number of participants, volunteer days and miles covered. Unfortunately, I have jury duty on a trial that may last three weeks and a museum exhibit to remove so it may be a little while. Thank you everybody for all your efforts. Everything went smoothly and I thought people put even more effort into than the past. One of the true joys was meeting new people from all over the world that happened onto the Facelift who came up to me to say how much they enjoyed it and that they would be back next year with their friends.
Ken
P.S. I will post pictures once things slow down.
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labrat
Trad climber
Nevada, CA
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Sep 30, 2009 - 09:09pm PT
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Thanks Ken! Great event.
Erik
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Sep 30, 2009 - 09:15pm PT
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Sh#t, Ken, you may want volunteers to help you haul the loads after the Lift.
I might be down with that in the future, if there aren't weird legal restrictions.
Thanks again, Ken, for your dedication and work!
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