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russman
Sep 16, 2002, 2:48 AM
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I am planning on putting a flyer up at Cliff Hangers Gym in Wenatchee. Jtpilot is an employee up there and Bobbi and I were talkign to him and he is excited and is now a member here
I thought of this before....if someone really wants to get on my good side. I LOVE cigars. I dont' have anyplace close to buy them....HINT...HINT...HINT
Talk at you later
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leejams
Sep 17, 2002, 6:10 AM
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Russman, Jeez you must have a large back yard! I hope I can grab a spot for my tent. Pretty cool of you and your wife to put this on and will gladly help out with $10. As I said as well looking to carpool from the seattle area, I get off work Friday around 7. I drive the metro route 41 from seattle to Northgate and was thinking, I wonder if they would loan me there bus for the weekend, it's one of those double buses and seats a ton of people. OK OK just a thought hehe. Cheers lee
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russman
Sep 17, 2002, 1:08 PM
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Lee
Kinda funny that you ask how big our backyard is. The more ppl that chime in the smaller it gets But I think it will be cool. I know that we just won't be able to set up 20 individual tents...so I hope all can agree on some shared sleeping areas. We also have the garage (where our climibng wall is) the only prob is that it is concrete floor. I have a crashpad, if others want to brign theirs and sleep in there...that opens up a whole bunch more room.
Still a month off and I know everyone can't wait. We are looking forward to it also.
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jprice
Sep 17, 2002, 1:21 PM
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Is this any where near Ellensburg, WA? Just curious, almost went to school there at CWU.
Have fun!
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catwoman
Sep 17, 2002, 4:54 PM
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I'm possibly interested in going. I don't know anybody here and I was just wondering if everyone that's going are college students... er... youngins? I get the feeling I'm a bit further along in years than this group and likely would not feel comfortable. Also, if I did go, I'd be camping at the rocks.
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jhundrup
Sep 17, 2002, 5:19 PM
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catwoman...I am 29 and I know that I am not the oldest one going. So come along and I am sure that you will fit in just fine.
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rocks4jules
Sep 17, 2002, 5:32 PM
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Catwoman -- I am also 39 and going strong!!! You and I can hang out. I'm bringing a friend also, so the three of us can climb if you'd like. Can't wait to meet you. Take care, see you soon and CLIMB ON!!!
JULES
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krustyklimber
Sep 17, 2002, 5:36 PM
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Cat,
As Jared/jhudrup said many of us are advanced in years (being as how we are climbers, grown ups would be a stretch), this is not a frat party,or a boy/girlscout outing. We are adults, and we expect those who are not, and those who are, to use their best manners.
We would be glad to have you meet up with us as you can, and sleep where you like.
Hopefully in the next 4 or 5 weeks you can meet up with some of us on an idividual basis, and have some friends already when you go next month!
Jeff
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rollingstone
Sep 17, 2002, 11:55 PM
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Cat and Jules: I am probably the oldest person planning to be there, IMHO. I've got a decade on you both, but as I always tell my students, "You can only be young once, but you can be immature your life!"
We will have lots of fun kicking back and climbing and hanging out because we won't be...working at our jobs.
Mick
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catwoman
Sep 18, 2002, 1:53 AM
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Can I ask why so late in October? It's getting really cold then!
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krustyklimber
Sep 18, 2002, 4:00 AM
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Yes ma'am you can, and I would be glad to answer you...
We decided on those dates because we thought of our gathering here in Washington later than those who are putting on gatherings elsewhere in the country. And it was pretty much the only hole in the schedule that isn't filled in already for some of our hardcore travelers, who we did not want to do this without.
The reason Russman and I decided on having it at Frenchmans Coulee is that it has sport climbing of a wide variety of grades, and some trad. All in a fairly small easy to navigate climbing area, with good access, not too far from our nieghbors like you, without being too far from those of us coming from wetter places either.
If I can answer anymore of your questions please let me know. You know about the City of Rocks Gathering don't you?
Jeff
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catwoman
Sep 18, 2002, 5:56 AM
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I think you mentioned it to me (city of rocks). Idaho? A little far for me right now, but thanks.
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russmanswife
Sep 18, 2002, 3:32 PM
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don't forget we are in the desert it has been pretty warm still around here last week low 90's so it will be cool but comfortably cool not freezing. just bring some warm clothes for the night.
bobbi
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catwoman
Sep 18, 2002, 4:15 PM
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I don't think you understand..... I'm someone who needs a zero deg. bag in 50 deg. weather.
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jhundrup
Sep 18, 2002, 4:30 PM
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Catwoman, bring a hotblooded tent partner and you will be fine.
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catwoman
Sep 18, 2002, 6:16 PM
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Tell me where to find one of those and I'd be happy to!
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jhundrup
Sep 18, 2002, 6:28 PM
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Well, maybe I can bring along a friend or two. Another great tip, boil some water and put it in a nalgene bottle. Throw it in the bottom of your sleeping bag and viola, you have a radiant heat source that will cook you right out of your sleeping bag.
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coreyr
Sep 18, 2002, 6:39 PM
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It's going to be cold, does anybody have an RV? Just kidding! Bring on the cold, it will keep our beer chilled. Yippy!!!!
[ This Message was edited by: coreyr on 2002-09-18 11:40 ]
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nikegirl
Sep 19, 2002, 1:43 AM
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I'm all of the young 35. So there is plenty of good aged folk!!
We'll all be fine. Cold weather or not. I'll be there
~T
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nikegirl
Sep 19, 2002, 1:43 AM
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I'm all of the young 35. So there is plenty of good aged folk!!
We'll all be fine. Cold weather or not. I'll be there
~T
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krustyklimber
Sep 23, 2002, 11:28 PM
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~T~
You'll probably end up camping in a motel again... Got room on the floor???
Jeff
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kmunderground
Sep 26, 2002, 6:48 PM
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It looks like I'll be able to make it up there for the weekend. I'll be coming up from Boise. I might try and head over to Smith Rocks the week before if anyone is interested? Looks like most are ok with the backyard thing. I'll probably just sleep in my truck, easier than setting up a tent. Can't wait!!
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russman
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Adding a note here...N8 and my wife and I went out yesterday and I will say that the wind was blowing constantly at a brisk 20+ mph ALL DAY. Be ready. We will wnat plenty of water and plenty of warm clothes.
We had fun, but that wind will take it out of you....so think of that too. Man was is dusty and dirty all day , but we were outside so that was GREAT.
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Oct 2, 2002, 4:54 AM
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I'm a bit of a newbie to the board, but have been climbing for the past eight or so years on and off. I got a small rack (missing hexes) with four cams and a relatively large ice chest. I climb around 5.10 on bolts and about 5.8 on trad. My girlfriend (belayer) and I think this would be a great way to hang out with some other climbers from the Seattle area.
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russman
Oct 2, 2002, 2:13 PM
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All are welcome weekendclimber....have you read the rest of the posts andgot caught up on the scoop yet? Let me know with a PM and I can help fill you in
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