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Aug 28, 2004, 4:36 AM
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In reply to: My other worry would be whether I could get a camping site near the Forks on such a busy weekend? Any ideas?
Absolutely a NON ISSUE. You are camping on Kaibab National Forest. It is free 'dispersed' camping. There is a forest service road 1/4 mile south of the climbing parking lot that heads west. That road has tons of good sites on it.
You can also pay to stay at White Horse, but why bother when the free places are so nice. You can get water at White Horse which is less than a mile down the road from the parking area.
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Aug 28, 2004, 5:51 AM
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In reply to: bouldering with BobD...
I'm terribly sorry, but I find that phrase remarkably funny.
BobD, bouldering.
Holy Keerist, Curt... You do know you'll need to slam in a few bolts on that V1 problem, right?
Bob... bouldering... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Hillary, bring yer camera. This is gonna be classic.
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Aug 28, 2004, 6:05 AM
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In reply to: Holy Keerist, Curt... You do know you'll need to slam in a few bolts on that V1 problem, right?
Ah-forgive them father for they do not know what they say.
Reno, come and join us. I was bouldering hard when you were still watching Mr. Rogers.
I also love high-ball problems. After following Curt, BVB and me around you might need to call the flight-for-life to save your ass? This is going to be fun.
Your are going to be running with the big dogs now, just try and keep up and don't drag your'e paws.
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curt
Aug 28, 2004, 7:03 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: Holy Keerist, Curt... You do know you'll need to slam in a few bolts on that V1 problem, right? Ah-forgive them father for they do not know what they say. Reno, come and join us. I was bouldering hard when you were still watching Mr. Rogers. I also love high-ball problems. After following Curt, BVB and me around you might need to call the flight-for-life to save your ass? This is going to be fun. Your are going to be running with the big dogs now, just try and keep up and don't drag your'e paws.
reno, it will be fun. I have a few boulder problems in Flagstaff that you may find amusing.
Curt
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Art, I totally know about gear going of with others. Last time I saw Ed, some biners of mine ended up in Arizona.
He mailed them back, but sadly, the post office managed to loose them somewhere in San Bernadino! At least they weren't cams!
I hate having to carry my #4, so I may be able to let you borrow it? The 3.5 may be needed at the Forks though.
See ya in a week!
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reno
Aug 28, 2004, 8:11 PM
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In reply to: Your are going to be running with the big dogs now, just try and keep up
I don't have a snowball's chance in Mesa of keeping up with the big dogs... that's why I just spew forth such posts here. ;)
7 days, y'all.
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In reply to: I don't have a snowball's chance in Mesa of keeping up with the big dogs... that's why I just spew forth such posts here.
Reno- it's going to be good to see you and talk politics. I figure by the time the weekend is over, you, Curt and Ed will be voting for Kerry.
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reno
Aug 28, 2004, 8:33 PM
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In reply to: Reno- it's going to be good to see you and talk politics. I figure by the time the weekend is over, you, Curt and Ed will be voting for Kerry.
Statistically, the odds are better that I'll flash one of Curt's sandbagged boulder lines, but you're welcome to try.
:)
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Aug 28, 2004, 10:50 PM
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So who is camping at the forks ?
Rick
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pbcowboy77
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O.K. so it's offical, I'm in. I called all the places I work for and told them I'm not gonna be in town. So now it will be me, the mystery RC.comer, and two hot chicks. I'll be rollin in about midnight on Friday, and at that time I'll be making my special drinks that I made at New Years in J-tree.
Oh and Ivan I still want to see you place a knot as pro.
One side note: If I'm too hung over to climb I'll offer myself as an anchor. I'm great at being dead weight.
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Aug 29, 2004, 4:27 AM
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In reply to: forgive them father for they do not know what they say. Reno, come and join us. I was bouldering hard when you were still watching Mr. Rogers.
geez bobD, kids these days. what do you think the chances are of ANY of these grommets succcesfully keeping up with us in the "old guy" circuit? besides andyD, that is -- and after bouldering with him today, i'm only gving him three-to-one odds.
stfu, n00bs.
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climbsomething
Aug 29, 2004, 10:18 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: I don't puke *knocks on wood* Which day is The Group (or the most people) planning on going to the Forks? I gotsta go to the Pit, too. Art, Alex requests you bring the Hornitos again... And exactly which day are you planning on bouldering with BobD and me? Saturday, right? :lol: Curt
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missedyno
Aug 29, 2004, 4:29 PM
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hey everyone - i'm off the fence and i'm 'fraid i can't make the gathering this year.
ah the turbulence that led me to this - so much has changed, especially with work - since i booked my flight. i just can't make it. i can't afford the time for a trip, or the monetary costs incurred.
i shall now flee with embarrassment from this thread. sorry guys, everyone have a good time and i'll try to meet you all some other time.
:(
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maculated
Aug 29, 2004, 6:41 PM
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Won't hassle you Jess, but boo. Boo.
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Aug 30, 2004, 3:13 PM
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D'OH!
I just saw the weather forecast. The guy on TV was walking back and forth with an umbrella saying...
Tut Tut.... looks like rain!
Does this mean a weekend sitting in tents fondling our... gear?
Nah. I've climbed in the rain before. It just adds a grade or two :roll: of difficulty.
But just in case it REALLY opens up, someone bring a deck of cards so we can play a few rounds of bull$hit. (world's greatest card game)
---Ford---
Fear profits a man nothing
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In reply to: So who is camping at the forks ? Rick
Rick, my plan is to camp at the Forks. I know there are plenty of places to climb in the area, but I'm mainly interested in the cracks. This is a bit easier than going to Wyoming, so I'm going to get my fill.
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Aug 30, 2004, 4:36 PM
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For those planning to camp at Fay Canyon, here is some additional beta. The exact distance from the Lake Mary Road exit off I-17 to the Fay Canyon turn-off is 3.2 miles. As previously noted, a cattle-guard crosses Lake Mary road at that point.
Curt
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Aug 30, 2004, 8:39 PM
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Ford~
It does look like rain for Sunday and Monday (30%) but it always does this time of year, brutha.
I believe it did this last time too. It may rain for an hour or two in some spots, but then it usually clears up.
No worries!!!
~Erica
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Aug 30, 2004, 8:55 PM
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In reply to: D'OH! I just saw the weather forecast. The guy on TV was walking back and forth with an umbrella saying... Tut Tut.... looks like rain!
Does this mean a weekend sitting in tents fondling our... gear? Nah. I've climbed in the rain before. It just adds a grade or two :roll: of difficulty. But just in case it REALLY opens up, someone bring a deck of cards so we can play a few rounds of bull$hit. (world's greatest card game) ---Ford--- Fear profits a man nothing
I don't remember how to play bullshiznit. I last played in high school, which WAS a few years ago! (but Curt's cheap scotch is still older)
5 more days!!!!!!!!
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Oh man... I've never played that game, but I've seen it played and seems like hella fun.
Starting to get excited!!
What day is it?!? Is it Thursday yet?!?!
8^)
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Aug 30, 2004, 9:24 PM
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As Rick can attest, i tend to bring rain with me. Sorry . . . I had three days scheduled for the area on my road trip, but got rained out. No worries, I'm sure it will be a good time anywya - and good excuse to bring my new shell!!! :)
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OK, so who is doing what--and when? Team Geritol (BobD, BVB and myself) are going bouldering Saturday. This is most likely going to involve the old "Bob Murray" bouldering areas around the base of Mt. Elden. If anybody else is interested in coming along, just let us know and we'll be happy to show you around. Oh and Verm is in Phoenix and coming over to my house for dinner tonight, so he will probably be around for the Flag shindig too. 8^)
Curt
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Aug 30, 2004, 10:19 PM
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I'm planning to be in Flagstaff with the family over the Labor Day weekend. I'd like to hook up with somebody going to the 3rd AZ Gathering that can give me a ride from town out to the Forks on Sunday (9/5/04)...
Larry D
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Aug 30, 2004, 10:36 PM
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In reply to: OK, so who is doing what--and when? Team Geritol (BobD, BVB and myself) are going bouldering Saturday. This is most likely going to involve the old "Bob Murray" bouldering areas around the base of Mt. Elden. If anybody else is interested in coming along, just let us know and we'll be happy to show you around. Oh and Verm is in Phoenix and coming over to my house for dinner tonight, so he will probably be around for the Flag shindig too. 8^) Curt
I, for one, vote for the following Hillary Schedule (which can be influenced, of course, by Jay and Alex :P ) Saturday: The Pit. I should consider getting my very own Mr. Slate roof shot! Sunday: The Forks. My camera is quivering with anticipation (dammit, Jay, you wanna go to the Forks, right?! :cry: ) Monday: anybody else gonna be around, at least for the beginning of the day? I still wanna climb some rocks, assuming they're dry 8^) Lotsa fine rooves at the Draw to flail on...
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I defer to my chauffer, ArtM, as to what we do - though as always, I'll avoid bouldering if i can help it. :)
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Re: 3rd Annual AZ Gathering-Labor Day Weekend!
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