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wurst
Apr 4, 2006, 12:05 PM
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hey mark, speak for yourself. i know the more i drink, the much better of a climber i become. but you know, redbull and jager makes me better at everything. :lol:
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j_ung
Apr 4, 2006, 1:47 PM
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Hey, anybody wanna volunteer to help out at the NRR? Check the original post or email Wendy Young, volunteer coordinator, directly: wendy.young (at) charter.net.
Volunteer shifts usually only last a few hours at most, and are actually pretty fun, like bar tending, passing out cookies, selling raffle tickets, etc.
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microbarn
Apr 4, 2006, 1:56 PM
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Volunteering is one thing I can do with a limited budget.
Unfortunately, I am not sure if I will be interning somewhere away from the east coast this summer. Hopefully I can help out in some form prior to this weekend.
Dan
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In reply to: In reply to: A couple buddies and I from Annapolis will be there. That's a week before our graduation, so we'll be ready to party. I wonder does the climbing ability increase with alcohol intake like the normal invincibility levels when drinking at sporting events? We don't climb while we're drinking!
Unless your name is Gus. :lol:
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climbappalachia
Apr 16, 2006, 2:52 PM
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#4, it's a shame I'll have to miss you this year.
but hey, next year's event could be my kid's one year birthday party
#2 and #3 were a blast and can only imagine how much better this year's event will be.
So many good people in one place for one cause -- The New.
I know I'll hear all about it from my buddies (two of them who are trying to convince me that they are capable of delivering the baby at the rendevous)
Anyways, I wish everyone a great time and excellent weather
See ya next year for #5,
Chris
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j_ung
Apr 25, 2006, 8:17 PM
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This just in: Patagonia has offered to replace all your old, nasty Patagonia underwear for FREE. If you have old, ratty drawers, capliene shirts, etc., bring 'em and trade 'em in for new stuff.
Go Patagonia! :)
EDIT: Oops! Not for FREE! It's old undies, plus a ten dollar donation to the WV Rivers Alliance.
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mr8615
Apr 25, 2006, 8:20 PM
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Wow!!! :D Go Rendezvous!
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caughtinside
Apr 25, 2006, 8:21 PM
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Where is the nearest airport to this shindig, and how far away is it?
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mr8615
Apr 25, 2006, 8:24 PM
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Charleston, about an hour away. If you fly in on Thursday, around noon, I'll pick ya up on my way down from PA.
Mark
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caughtinside
Apr 25, 2006, 8:30 PM
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Just checked, Southwest doesn't fly to Charleston. I have to go on SW because I have a credit that expires mid June. Offer appreciated though!
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mr8615
Apr 25, 2006, 8:47 PM
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If you're ok w/ splitting gas, I could make Philly or BWI work...
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caughtinside
Apr 25, 2006, 9:07 PM
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BWI?
I'll check it out. I need to look at a map!
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mr8615
Apr 25, 2006, 9:17 PM
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In reply to: BWI? I'll check it out. I need to look at a map!
BWI = Baltimore Washington International
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chalker7
Apr 26, 2006, 3:56 PM
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Well, now that we find ourselves counting the days until the event, I've decided to make another appearance on this thread.
First, I'll be coming down Monday (5/15) morning so, if anyone would be kind enough to recommend some cheap camping in the area, I'd appreciate it. Currently all my plans are based on Steve Cater's third edition guidebook, so the camping I've planned on was Chestnut Creek Campground, but there's no beta about cost in the book. The other idea was Rocky Top Retreat because its super cheap, but seems to be further from where the rendezvous will be taking place. Not a super important decision, but input is still desired and appreciated.
Second, I've had some correspondence with a few of you about climbing the week before and during the event. I'm sure I'll have no problem finding some partners during the rendezvous, but prior to that I'm hoping to find someone to climb with. I'm no high-level climber by any means, but I'll be a belay monkey on some of the harder stuff in exchange for the same. Hell, I'll even volunteer to haul your gear if it means I'll get a partner. PM me if you'd like to hit the rock, during the week or even during the event. I'll be volunteering at the no-booze-bar for part of the time so I should be easy to find.
Thanks all, see you there.
Peace.
Colby
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kasharp
Apr 26, 2006, 4:13 PM
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Colby- Camping during the Rendezvous is at Burnwood, but before then your best bet would be Rogers ... it's $5 a night, $1 for showers, and you should be able to find a partner there if you need one.
I'll be there on the 15th as well, if you want to do some climbing. I've got guide training during the day starting the 16th, but I can climb in the evenings :)
get excited!!! :D
Katie
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tantrikclimber
Apr 27, 2006, 2:39 AM
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In reply to: Colby- Camping during the Rendezvous is at Burnwood, but before then your best bet would be Rogers ... it's $5 a night, $1 for showers, and you should be able to find a partner there if you need one.
Just a little update...I was at Roger's a couple weekends back and he's increased his rate to $6. So if you add the shower then its $7, just a dollar cheaper than Brian's (Chestnut Creek). Don't get me wrong, I'm a Rocky-top loyalist myself...Roger's got tons better atmosphere...but gotta admit Brian does offer better services for what he charges.
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chalker7
Apr 28, 2006, 2:41 AM
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Cool, thanks. I appreciate the advice.
Katie, is there a way I can get ahold of you once I get down there, because even if you tell me where you'll be I will likely do something stupid like getting lost. So if you want to PM me your number that will work. I was gonna just try to find Mark but I guess he's not coming down til later and I'm guessing you two are friends anyway so I'll get to meet up with him later. Anyway, I'm definitely up for climbing with you when you can because I'm trying to avoid my hometown climbing partner at the moment. Also, if you want to try to get a whole days climbing in let me know and I'll adjust my departure time so I can get there earlier and link up with ya. Thanks.
Oh yeah, Wendy Young emailed me and I guess im working the bar from 8-10 saturday night. I'm not sure why I threw that in there. I think I'm just tired.
Peace.
Colby
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mr8615
Apr 28, 2006, 3:23 AM
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Awesome, Colby! Unfortunately I won't make it down until Thursday around noonish. My family is throwing me a graduation party Wednesday night. I'm planning on putting a lot into the Rendezvous, I had such a fun time the past two years and I'm excited about really giving back and showing everyone as good of a time as I've had. So I'm not too sure what my climbing plans will be, but we should definitely get out some!
Mark
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chalker7
Apr 30, 2006, 6:43 AM
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Good to hear from you again Mark. I'd definitely be up for some climbing during the time that you are at the New so I will make sure to find you. If we can't get to the rock for some reason, I'm sure I'll be seeing plenty of you during the festivities and look forward to meeting you finally.
Also, are you originally from the Lancaster area, and is that going to be where you're living during this summer? I only ask because I'm close to the area, as I may have mentioned before, and I'd be just as willing to meet up with you for some good 'ole PA climbing as well.
If I don't talk to you before then, I'll see you at the New.
Pace.
Colby
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j_ung
Apr 30, 2006, 12:29 PM
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Folks, my beautiful wife and NRR volunteer coordinator, Wendy, informs me that we need more volunteers. Shifts are short -- in some case as little as an hour. If you work four hours, you get a free MH Duration T!
Email Wendy! wendy.young(at)charter.net!
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May 4, 2006, 1:59 PM
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i hope folks will step up and volunteer. maura, kenny and elaina have carried a lot of responsbility for this event over the years. wendy's stepping up to coordinate the volunteers is huge.
if you know ahead of time that you are tapping your finances just to get to f'ville, pay camping, buy food....give your time. the karma from time shared will get you rested for the redpoints, or onsights. you'll see a ton of people. take your calendar with you and hook up climbing partners for the next 6 months. people come from all over.
even if you decide to go last minute, stop by burnwood or waterstone sports. ask someone if they need help, tell them how much time you have and pitch in.
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j_ung
May 4, 2006, 2:41 PM
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Update: Patagonia has gerously offered to trade you new capilene underwear for old capilene underwear plus a $10 donation to the WV Rivers Alliance. (Sorry, I was mistaken before, when I said it was totally free.) AND, they are offering up a $100 Patagonia gift certificate for the person with the best capilene-underwear story.
There I was, nothing protecting me from the vacuum of space and certain death but my Patagonia drawers... and the hole in the crotch was widening...
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crimpergirl
May 4, 2006, 2:52 PM
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I will be hanging out there as well. Anywhere to find all the rc.commers in particular?
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microbarn
May 4, 2006, 3:03 PM
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so now I have a task. Find friends with extra pairs of unwanted capilene underwear and steal it all.
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clausti
May 4, 2006, 4:52 PM
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In reply to: I will be hanging out there as well. Anywhere to find all the rc.commers in particular?
all over the damn place, freaking each other out, calling each other by name to see who recognizes who first?
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