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darkside
Jun 20, 2003, 11:22 PM
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Well a little under five hours ago I got some news with mixed feelings. I was called up to the office just before finishing work to find out I was the winner of a no expenses paid vacation.....I am now laid off.
As I listened to the news I had two thoughts.......
1. This is BULLSH!T :evil:
2. ROADTRIP http://smilies.crowd9.com/...alhappy/luxhello.gif
So what now? well as I have no more money coming in it's time to get back to dirtbagging. This weekend I will continue with my plans and head north for the weekend before returning and putting things in order.
But then what? Will south be too hot? Is heading east a good option? Should I explore further north? Do I drive or could I possibly find a cheap airtix? What wonderful new crags await me if I could score a really cheap tix? What old friends could I look up?
Oh the opportunities!!!!! :D
Money may wind up as an issue so I guess a multi month trip is out and climbing partners may become a factor in where I go or who with. It is also just a temporary layoff so they could call me back anytime....except during a crux, I wouldn't be able to answer the phone :P
So what should I do......decisions, decisions. http://smilies.crowd9.com/otn/confused/qusans.gif surprise me.
EDIT: For my latest antics or where I am looking for a partner for tripping to, check the last page.
Tripping partner needed. See page 4.
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texasclimber
Jun 20, 2003, 11:58 PM
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First I'd like to say I'm sorry for your misfortune. I am a soon to be college graduate and I know how bad the job market sucks. On the other hand, just like you, I decided to go travel instead of cry about my sh*tty situation of not getting any damn jobs! I would recommend Alaska to you. This time a year, so I hear, the weather is great and it is just far enough and unique to call it a full blown experience. Just my $.02
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smiley
Jun 21, 2003, 12:11 AM
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Writing a travel/climbing piece could pay all of it for you! :D Then you can have your expenses paid-by travel bureaus, establishments, yada yada. But it depends on the publication; some don't let you do that because it might bias the article, but if it's a travel mag to begin with, then you can do what you want if they don't pay it for you themselves. :)
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katydid
Jun 21, 2003, 1:25 AM
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I hear Seneca's pretty nice this time of year. ;)
k.
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jhb
Jun 21, 2003, 1:39 AM
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I'm certainly biased, but you really can't go wrong coming out to the old CA. I mean, talk about the summer selection. You've got the E. side of the Sierra's, Tuolumne, Lover's Leap, Tahquitz, Yos Valley, The Needles and tons over other 4 star trad spots. Plus killer sport climbing all over the place. Pretty unbeatable!
Josh
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darkside
Jun 21, 2003, 3:17 AM
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In reply to: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to hide the bodies of the people I had to kill because they pissed me off.
Hey Kate, nice signature there, what inspired it :P
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jefffski
Jun 21, 2003, 3:49 AM
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isn't the valley kind of too hot in the summer?
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missedyno
Jun 22, 2003, 3:59 PM
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we're heading to vancouver/squamish around august 10-16.
c'mon grant i see you EVERY SINGLE CLIMBING TRIP I GO ON anyway
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darkside
Jun 23, 2003, 3:56 PM
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In reply to: we're heading to vancouver/squamish around august 10-16. c'mon grant i see you EVERY SINGLE CLIMBING TRIP I GO ON anyway
:twisted: Squish had occurred to me, but timing may be the issue. Why can't I head to NS? don't you like me anymore :P I would thoroughly recommend Sorrows End for some beautiful granite lines and amazing views. Try to find a local to get you to the crag though as the guidebook details an approach over private land, also once up into the barrens, the crag is not visible until after you go over the height of land.
If you try the bouldering at Peggys Cove then stay away from the ocean as frequent rogue waves devour the odd unsuspecting tourist each year. Granite_grrl will also be back in NS next week for 3weeks so contact her for a partner/tour guide.
:wink: Maybe it's you that's stalking me on MY trips, waiting for me to contact the elusive krillen. I saw him at Nemo last week but where were you? 8)
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tcollins
Jun 23, 2003, 4:03 PM
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Bummer Grant, but I'm sure you'll make the most of it. have fun. Hope to see you again in October.
TD
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missedyno
Jun 23, 2003, 4:05 PM
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In reply to: :twisted: Squish had occurred to me, but timing may be the issue. Why can't I head to NS? don't you like me anymore :P I would thoroughly recommend Sorrows End for some beautiful granite lines and amazing views. Try to find a local to get you to the crag though as the guidebook details an approach over private land, also once up into the barrens, the crag is not visible until after you go over the height of land.
thanks for the beta. you know what a cooshy couple we are! our first trip together since april? gah, no no you can't join us!
In reply to: If you try the bouldering at Peggys Cove then stay away from the ocean as frequent rogue waves devour the odd unsuspecting tourist each year. Granite_grrl will also be back in NS next week for 3weeks so contact her for a partner/tour guide.
well duh, i grew up there silly. i used to send people i didn't like to see how close to the waves they could get. worked like a charm!
In reply to: :wink: Maybe it's you that's stalking me on MY trips, waiting for me to contact the elusive krillen. I saw him at Nemo last week but where were you? 8)
krillen doesn't exist. we've been over this. he's been "everywhere" and i have yet to see him. he's some sort of fable concocted by you and fiend.
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darkside
Jun 23, 2003, 4:18 PM
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In reply to: krillen doesn't exist. we've been over this. he's been "everywhere" and i have yet to see him. he's some sort of fable concocted by you and fiend.
Actually I heard some rumour that crazylikeafawkes and krillen had the same IP and had never been seen together rather in the same way as Clarke Kent and Superman were never running into each other :roll:
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krillen
Jun 23, 2003, 4:31 PM
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Fawkes is just my Pokaroo, I've come to accept it.
Hey Grant, Skippy just bought a new car, has a tonne of vacation time, and an itch to go roadtrippin'.
I'd go but my summer/Fall/winter are all booked up.
Hey....did I tell you guys I'm getting married in October! That's why I can't hit Jules place for Rumney in Oct.
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passthepitonspete
Jun 23, 2003, 5:08 PM
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Grant!
Please phone me! I'm home tomorrow, trying to avoid doing any w***
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krillen
Jun 23, 2003, 9:12 PM
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half and half? We ARE both computer "professionals"......that's pretty boring....
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darkside
Jun 24, 2003, 2:37 AM
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Yeah but being able to fly could make for a cheap roadtrip......climbing may be a little less interesting with no need for a belayer though. :?
Anyway it's looking like my options are
1. Fly out to explore some Yorkshire grit and see my mother(not seen her in nearly two years).
2. Fly out to Calgary and trip through the Bow Valley, then onto Skaha, Squamish, or wherever.
3. Drive the car around a bit dirtbagging the north and east.
I actually came online to start doing some price checks on airtix. 8)
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Jun 24, 2003, 3:00 AM
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Hey Grant theres room in my place if you areinterested in climbing in NJ or ofcourse you can do the extended weekend in the gunks...think you still have my number give me a call
lew
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darkside
Jun 25, 2003, 3:56 PM
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:( Ouch, flights to the UK seem to be upward of $800cdn. That puts last nights ideas of a side trip to Chamonix in a dim morning light.
Looks like the dirtbags car and clymbers couch may be getting more consideration.........
Unless someone has suggestions for cheap flights :idea:
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Jun 25, 2003, 4:09 PM
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I'd first like to say sorry to hear about the layoff Darkside... However I do know how you feel. Our company is currently going through a slow period not to mention we lost a contract renewal. So we had to lay some people off. When I was told I thought for sure that I was going to be one of those people. When I came in on the Monday I was surprised to hear that I was not one of the people. I was so happy that I wasn't laid off, but when I thought about it I realized I could have had the entire summer off and part of the fall to do some climbing so I take your layoff as a good thing gives you more time to climb ! :D I say enjoy and have fun
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missedyno
Jun 25, 2003, 4:18 PM
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have you checked www.expedia.ca? i've been able to find some pretty cheap stuff on that site.
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darkside
Jun 25, 2003, 4:26 PM
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hound: thanks dude. I'm actually hoping this temporary layoff doesn't end too soon, it's great to have some time but the money side sucks. Things like this can be like new doors opening, grand adventures and new directions could be awaiting.
If my travels take me your way I'll see how bad work is screwing with your climb time and maybe we can do a route or two.
I just have to remember to get some Mr Noodles next time I get groceries. :roll:
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krillen
Jun 25, 2003, 5:09 PM
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www.travelocity.ca
join up and watch for their last minute cheapo deals ;)
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granite_grrl
Jun 26, 2003, 2:54 PM
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Have fun where ever you go. Let us know when you decide of which trip you plan on taking.
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missedyno
Jun 27, 2003, 1:22 PM
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oh sure, darkside hijacked back his thread that we were trying to hijack.
can't we talk about the krill/fawkes superhero possibilities?
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