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microbarn
May 22, 2007, 7:50 PM
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andrewd wrote: dbrayack wrote: I think a Fall get-together would be pretty cool (considering it IS the best season to climb) Yeah man i'm down! It would be cool to have massive thowdown session...... no comps, no prizes, no rednecks, just climbing !! 
maybe this time the out of towners would be the ones doing all the work. Everyone I know who was a New local was BUSY at the NRR. They deserve a break.
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andrewd
May 22, 2007, 8:17 PM
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microbarn wrote: andrewd wrote: dbrayack wrote: I think a Fall get-together would be pretty cool (considering it IS the best season to climb) Yeah man i'm down! It would be cool to have massive thowdown session...... no comps, no prizes, no rednecks, just climbing !! maybe this time the out of towners would be the ones doing all the work. Everyone I know who was a New local was BUSY at the NRR. They deserve a break.
Actually I agree, however i'm guessing the "out of town" support will be limited to say the least. Everyone likes to party but not to many people want to put the effort into making sure it goes off smoothly and/or don't appreciate all the hard work that local folks do *(like The crew at the waterstone, and the rest of you)
That being said; if having a gathering in the fall is a serious idea then us "out of towners" should be thoughfull in planning and coordinating to ease the load from the people that do most of the work.
Maybe a good place to start would be to have an RC.com meetup. BYOB! and camp at rogers or something.
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stonefoxgirl
May 22, 2007, 8:24 PM
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yeah yeah! fall get together!!! let's do it! well I have to say that I am glad I get to put actual faces with names. i have to apologize to the guy who climbs 13's (sorry guy) I yelled at the back of his head and scared the crap out of him on Saturday night thinking it was someone else. I believe I was at the Mountain Hardwear tent....... and I never had the chance to get wasted because the beer line was long and the band wouldn't stop playing flippin awesome music! I think I danced for about 4 hours. Thanks Atomic Joe (I think) for playin some Dead!!!! I definately clotheslined myself Saturday night by the slackline (suggestion...for next year, make it higher or take it down when it's dark!!! Dag YO!) And thanks to 5.10 for a flippin brand new pair of climbing shoes from the comp, totally unexpected and awesome! Chaco for a belt, mountain hardware for a shirt, metolius for my fav chalk and the food was awesome and the coffee was pretty close to the best I have ever had!!!!!! I may have devoured my hand waiting in that line for dinner but luckily a kid checked the pockets of his pants while standing there and exclaimed, "that's where that went" - he pulled out a hack and we went to town! We were eating in no time! It was great to meet all of you - and the ones I didn't really get to spend time with I hope we cross paths in the future. What ever happened to Danno during the dyno comp? Sunday, not too bad - Coors kegs would have done me in for sure but I woke up to pancakes that had magically appeared (I did not share them with Jess) and I went back to sleep....packed up an hour later and now I'm counting down to next year. I'm definately heading out on Thursday, volunteering where I can and of course.....CLIMBING!!!
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j_ung
May 22, 2007, 8:27 PM
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I'm way up for that and would even be happy to help with some planning. But do we really need to plan much? No money to raise. No comps, events, clinics or auctions. BYO food and beer. All we really need is a date and a place, eh? Roger would love the business, I'm sure. And it would be nice to support him. Plus, he has outhouses already.
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acarp
May 22, 2007, 9:10 PM
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I would lend a hand fo sho!! But I think j_ung is right that probably just a date and place is needed. I'd be down for BYOB. I'd also wouldn't mind getting a couple kegs and have people buy cups. A pot-luck dinner may not be a bad way to go. Or, depending on the amount of people, just order a bunch of pies from somewhere.
I think I'm just looking for an excuse to party with more climbers.
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j_ung
May 22, 2007, 9:16 PM
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Outdoor pot luck! Hell yeah! 
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andrewd
May 22, 2007, 11:17 PM
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The question now becomes: What do we call it? and when do we have it. I would still like to see some way to raise money for NRAC. (Pot luck dinner is a cool idea, what about a used gear swap too)
Hows the weather around the second weekend in October?
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stonefoxgirl
May 22, 2007, 11:59 PM
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Don't forget anyone involved in the Triple Crown will be doing the first leg to NC on Oct. 6th, I believe. Other than that, let's get planning! Fall Minivous?
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andrewd
May 23, 2007, 12:24 AM
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Ahh yeah the triple crown, not sure, but i doubt i will be going to that this year. We may want to check about other local comps, and events that are happening in the fall. ABS series, boater fests, bridge day...etc
Other Ideas for names:
New River Sendfest
New River Ruckus
New River Rockfest (rock jam?.....) I'm reaching here
NRAC Roc Trip (like Petzl Roc Trip)
You know speaking of the Petzl roc trip. Thats a pretty cool idea to have designated routes and have a bunch of really good climbers trying to send them. Could do the same with the bouldering scene if theres enough interest. Just throwing out ideas here, bear with me.
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stonefoxgirl
May 23, 2007, 12:45 AM
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Sure thing, no worries. It will come together-either way, I'll be down there all summer and fall. I do plan on doing 2 of the 3 for the Crown and taking a week long trip this winter to climb too.
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andrewd
May 23, 2007, 1:00 AM
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I'll probably do the HP40 and the Stone Fort comps but i don't really like the Hound Ears one as much. Who knows what i will end up doing though.
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j_ung
May 23, 2007, 1:01 PM
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andrewd wrote: The question now becomes: What do we call it? and when do we have it. I would still like to see some way to raise money for NRAC. (Pot luck dinner is a cool idea, what about a used gear swap too ) Hows the weather around the second weekend in October?
I dunno... IMO we shouldn't load this thing up with anything more organized than dates, times and the pot luck par-tay. I'd much rather just have a fun weekend of climbing and partying with a bunch of you guys under the most relaxed conditions possible. Make it a fundraiser and all of a sudden you have to open a dialog with NRAC and Roger. And NRAC, at least, has to put things to votes to make decisions. Let's keep it as light, spontaneous and agile as possible.
Names... "RCNRG?" "RC.com NRG Minivous" a la stonefoxgirl?
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dbrayack
May 23, 2007, 1:04 PM
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You'all should start a new thread.
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stonefoxgirl
May 23, 2007, 3:11 PM
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J_ung,
How do we put that on a T-shirt???
Ok, has the thread started or shall I do the honors?
Let's just pick a weekend, a place to stay, possible field or established camp ground??? And agree that we will put our chef hats on and feed each other.
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j_ung
May 24, 2007, 5:58 PM
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Folks I have an unofficial tally of funds raised at Rendezvous 5. Highly unofficially, NRAC grossed $14,500. Equally unofficially, we netted somewhere in the neighborhood of $10k. So, not only was it one the funnest Rendezvous...es of all time, it was also a pretty damned successful fundraiser. Typically, we donate 10% or so to the Access Fund. !00% of the rest of it will go to NRAC operations and equipment.
From the bottom of NRAC's hearts, my heart and everybody who climbs here's hearts... THANK YOU! The next time you're climbing in the area and you clip a fat ass Petzl Long Life pat yourself on the back.
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andrewd
May 24, 2007, 6:06 PM
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j_ung wrote: Folks I have an unofficial tally of funds raised at Rendezvous 5. Highly unofficially, NRAC grossed $14,500. Equally unofficially, we netted somewhere in the neighborhood of $10k. So, not only was it one the funnest Rendezvous...es of all time, it was also a pretty damned successful fundraiser. Typically, we donate 10% or so to the Access Fund. !00% of the rest of it will go to NRAC operations and equipment. From the bottom of NRAC's hearts, my heart and everybody who climbs here's hearts... THANK YOU! The next time you're climbing in the area and you clip a fat ass Petzl Long Life pat yourself on the back.
SHIT YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! Thats awesome!
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kachoong
May 24, 2007, 10:32 PM
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It was indeed a great event. Unfortunately, I was unable to take advantage of all it had to offer due to being so damn sick. In hindsight perhaps we should have stayed home since I ended up being admitted to the hospital shortly after returning. As of now, I’m still as sick as a dog without a diagnosis after 12 days.
Despite our limited participation though, both Newbie and I really enjoyed ourselves and it was a pleasure to meet some of you in person finally- maldaly, dbrayack, granite_grrl, jamieg, acarp, tantrikclimber, camhead…. And also to see those again whom we met last time. It’s a pity we didn’t meet up with more of you, but there’s always next year.
Great pics Dan! It was fun running around taking pics of boulderers and enjoying the sun on Saturday. Thanks for the tips. The boulder pad sumo wrestling comps were awesome and the weather just got more and more perfect as the days wore on.
Thanks to Jay and Wendy who let us flatten their grass with our tent. It was great to see you guys again!
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granite_grrl
May 25, 2007, 11:34 AM
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Is there a lost and found? I realized this morning that I didn't ahve my approch shoes any more. I think I left them in my ruch to pack up my tent before the clinics started on Sunday morning. I was camped away from the main party areas near the entrance to Burnwood.
They're pink TNF approch shoes, probobly a size 9 womens.
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May 25, 2007, 12:39 PM
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Yeyeh! That's what I like to hear j_ung! NRAC worked really hard and prepped well for the larger crowd. I hope the new park supt. was won over. He seemed interested, positive and engaged with the climbers.
And thank you for the beta on Cotton Top on Saturday. It was unbelievable to have the cliff to ourselves during such a busy weekend.
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acarp
May 25, 2007, 2:30 PM
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Simply awesome!!
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neoamhas
May 31, 2007, 7:16 PM
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The "New" is a sacred place founded by unheralded hard men and women who believed in backwoods adventure and good times with friends. Long appreciated, ego-less, and renowned for it's understated locals, the New has a vibe. The "New" crew who put on the Rendezvous-Maura, Gene, Kenny, Elaina, Heather, Chris, Shawn and all the countless "locals" who stepped up to contribute to this event epitomize that ethos. Self promotion has never been the way of the "New". So in the aftermath of big party hype, let us not forget or lose our prospective. It is not about first ascents, big numbers, or who did what to make it happen. It is about the tribe, the community coming together to celebrate and dance to the beat of a good cause, reveling in a sacred place where ego takes a back seat to camaraderie and compassion. forgive me my rant, but their are those I hope heed this and reel it in. thank you all that came and gave.
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maldaly
May 31, 2007, 7:52 PM
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Here are some of my favorite photos from the weekend. Not all were taken at the Rendezvous: too much good stuff happening before and after, too. Sorry no climbing photos. I suck at shooting climbers. I like shooting people, though.
Doug and Nate Gold
Our man, Daniel
Even cowgirls get the blues...
Real women like to eat.
Love the secret smile Elaina...
oDub stickin' it to Dean Potter
Vinny directing the beer line
Trouble 1 and Trouble 2
This guy was payched. He'd just signed up for the Alpine Club
My ever-respectful son, Mason
The ever respectful Lydia.
Kurt Going off
Kenny: $14,000 and counting
j_ung being respectful in the back
Jessa spewing beta
Gene and Maura-the world's best hosts.
granite_girl at the Trango booth
Blaze and Kenny going off
Beaver showing us how it's done.
Amy Pickering
You can see all my Rendezvous photos at http://ranchexitphoto.zenfolio.com/
Enjoy,
Mal
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