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bighigaz
Aug 4, 2005, 1:47 AM
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In reply to: There are several factors which make Mt Lemmon not the ideal gathering place (IMHO). 1. The climbing at Mt Lemmon is very spread out, and most of the crags have a limited selection of routes, in grade and quantity. 2. There also isn't any camping area that I know of that could accomodate a large number of people. 3. Mt Lemmon bouldering blows. 4. Mt Lemmon sport climbing is marginal at best(Excepting Steve's Arete). 5. Mt Lemmon is not limestone. 6. Mt Lemmon approaches suck balls. Flag/Jacks rulz!!!!!111
WHA?!
I can't believe I'm hearing this! And from a Tucsonan!
To counter the Mt. Lemmon bashing:
1. If by "spread out" you mean "approach longer than 10 minutes" you might be right. Mean time, I can name crags galore with 10+ climbs, ranging 5.fun to 5.hard...
2. Camping for large groups abounds. Let me know if you need any suggestions, free or cheep.
3. Mount Lemmon PUBLISHED bouldering blows... HOWEVER, if you are willing to scramble up the right washes, canyons, and gullies, it will BLOW YOUR MIND. I'd be glad to show anyone around... but I don't promise to send much on my currently starving tips.
4. Mount Lemmon sport climbing is marginal if you never leave Windy Point. Thousands of "sport" climbs around the mountain cry out every day to be climbed... and go untouched because our busy lives keep us hacking for "roadside" crags, when the best are just a little work away.
5. Hmmm... you're right, Mt. Lemmon is NOT limestone. But in case you haven't noticed, Jacks Canyon isn't GRANITE!!!
6. "Mount Lemmon approaches suck balls." Don't know what to make of that one... Good excersize maybe? Amazing views? Less "car" noise? Fewer climbers, hence the crag is yours for the day... ? Refer back to point 1.
Anyway, I'd say the big deterant for a Mount Lemmon get together will be the highway traffic over the holiday. Head for COCHISE!!!! As much as I want to go, I've been sucked in to my 10-year highschool reunion that weekend.
Could somebody please try to reason me out of it?!
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bighigaz
Aug 4, 2005, 1:58 AM
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On 2nd thought, from the sounds of this thread, you're all a little too crazy for comfort! I up and got married, had a kid, and seem to have flattened out for the kind of craziness Zonies get into in the mountains... What sort of hazing would I be obliged to endure to be accepted to AZ 4.0?
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reno
Aug 4, 2005, 3:47 AM
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In reply to: What sort of hazing would I be obliged to endure to be accepted to AZ 4.0?
Well, obviously we can not delve into specifics, as it's all Double Top Secret stuff, but I can give you a small hint:
It involves a can of Crisco, a Madagascar Parrot, and the 33lpm vinyl recording of Devastating Dave the Turntable Slave's "Zip Zap Rap."
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/....bell43/untitled.bmp
That's all I can tell you, lest I get outed by Robert Novak for revealing Double Top Secret stuff.
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epic_ed
Aug 4, 2005, 6:44 AM
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Reno -- yer killin me. Keep that damn parrot away from me. I had the Humane Society and the ASPCA all over my ass after last years goat slaying. I'm not allow around small animals any longer -- part of the conditions of probation.
You won't be the only one there who has gotten married since the last gathering. I'm sure I'll have the wife and rope gu...errrrrr, kid in tow.
Ed
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jules
Aug 7, 2005, 8:31 PM
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OH SHIT. I haven't read any details beyond the first post, but count me in. Um... currently living in NH, but will then be in a dorm in Flag, so I guess that makes me AZ?
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bvb
Aug 7, 2005, 10:13 PM
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jules, you pathetic b.com pervert loser, this is a civilized gathering for civilized people. that's why i'mma gonna try to get lox to go this time. heh. heh.
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bobd1953
Aug 7, 2005, 10:51 PM
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In reply to: jules, you pathetic b.com pervert loser, this is a civilized gathering for civilized people. that's why i'mma gonna try to get lox to go this time. heh. heh.
Curt and Lox within 10 miles of each other...watch the feck out.
BVB- I agree! Any self-respecting boulderer would never waste their time on that piece of shit site! :lol:
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jules
Aug 8, 2005, 12:19 AM
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I'll beat you both up. Don't think I won't.\
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curt
Aug 8, 2005, 12:34 AM
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I might let him live--I've been in a somewhat benevolent mood lately.
Curt
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rocks4jules
Aug 8, 2005, 2:19 PM
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:? Thank God I kept reading the post, since I thought you were all talking to me!!! I'm jules, as well, but rocks4jules. Can't wait to meet the bunch of you?!!! Sounds like we're going to have a blast. See you all there.
Jules :P
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jules
Aug 8, 2005, 10:17 PM
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You're going to need to change your name. I'm afraid I have got "DIBS" on it. Don't worry, I am sure we can come up with something good to call you... :twisted:
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rocks4jules
Aug 11, 2005, 2:25 AM
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:P Nice idea, however, I am sure I had dibs first. I'm older!!! Plus, I'll have my evil twin sister beat you up if you try to take it. Ha!
See you on the rocks . . . Jules
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climbsomething
Aug 11, 2005, 2:44 AM
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Is lox hott?
This is all that really matters.
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curt
Aug 11, 2005, 2:53 AM
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In reply to: Is lox hott? This is all that really matters.
I'm pretty sure he is into guys--so, from your perspective it's pretty much irrelevant.
Curt
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jules
Aug 11, 2005, 10:55 AM
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Hmm... fine. I will either have to revert to Juliana (the horror!) or Joules. That would be far less confusing.
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rocks4jules
Aug 12, 2005, 2:22 AM
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Hey, Jules . . . :D How about Jewels?!? No, really now, I can share. I really am a twin, so no problem when it comes to sharing. :P !!!
We can both be Jules . . . we just need (I) just need to read better. Must be my age. Peace out ...
Jules
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bvb
Aug 12, 2005, 2:24 AM
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wtf, whatever...i'll do both of ya.
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curt
Aug 12, 2005, 2:24 AM
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In reply to: Hmm... fine. I will either have to revert to Juliana (the horror!) or Joules. That would be far less confusing.
Joules, ergs, dynes--whatever.
Curt
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mother_sheep
Aug 16, 2005, 8:41 PM
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Too lazy to read the entire thread. . . Is anyone bringing kids? If so, that is probably the only thing that will get me there. Mine have been gone too much this summer so I don't want to leave them, even if it is just for the weekend. BUT, I'd love to bring them out to meet some of my friends and for some camping and climbing. My older one gets a huge kick out of traveling to new states and neither one of them have been to AZ yet.
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epic_ed
Aug 16, 2005, 9:53 PM
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I'll probably have my 5y/o rope gun with me. No reason not to bring your rug-rats, Tracy! We can show them how Mommy does a keg-stand. ;-)
Ed
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mother_sheep
Aug 16, 2005, 9:59 PM
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In reply to: I'll probably have my 5y/o rope gun with me. No reason not to bring your rug-rats, Tracy! We can show them how Mommy does a keg-stand. ;-) Ed
Cool! Keep me posted.
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knol
Aug 17, 2005, 1:35 AM
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well ill go as long as i can carpool with someone... i now have a job, so i can pay for my share of gas/food...
im now the marketing photographer for scottsdale community college... yay...
wheres the true movement crew when i need em...
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climbsomething
Aug 17, 2005, 1:38 AM
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Ooh, a sheep visit? How cool would that be?
I'm putting you on as a maybe, for some friendly peer pressure :D
Oh, and not only does Ed have a kid, he IS a kid.
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opustm
Aug 18, 2005, 2:31 PM
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Knol---I can give you a ride as long as you dont mind being in a covertable. I work in Tempe and live in north phoenix. As for Kids the main reason i am going is so my 8yr old can climb(she is bummed about PBB not happening).
Quick ???? How can i get her name +1 added to the front page list of people coming from AZ (her name is Moira).
Knol just let me know if i can help you get there.
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knol
Aug 19, 2005, 6:23 PM
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thank you, it means a lot... id absolutely love to go on a road trip with you and your little munchkin... :lol:
hmmmm convertable... what kinda car is it? i pack pretty light - camera, sleeping bag, tent, and food...
In reply to: Knol---I can give you a ride as long as you dont mind being in a covertable. I work in Tempe and live in north phoenix. As for Kids the main reason i am going is so my 8yr old can climb(she is bummed about PBB not happening). Quick ???? How can i get her name +1 added to the front page list of people coming from AZ (her name is Moira). Knol just let me know if i can help you get there. |
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