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cromlech
Jun 28, 2004, 3:22 PM
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All,
My regular climbing and training partner has just take a job in Indiana. Hence, I need some new blood and inspiration to set problems on my home wall.
http://www.rockclimbing.com/...tPhoto&PhotoID=35735
I have an extensive bouldering cave featuring a 45 degree wall, a 25 degree wall, a just off vertical wall and a roof in my basement. The wall was recently featured in a Chicago Tribune article. The article was about how people modify their homes for their passions.
If there are any locals out there interested in training for the Red and So. IL. let me know. I will be happy to have you play on the wall.
PLJ
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ladsquared
Jun 28, 2004, 5:59 PM
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where exactly is your home wall? im in the glenview area....
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ladsquared
Jun 28, 2004, 6:00 PM
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where exactly is your home wall? im in the glenview area....
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ladsquared
Jun 28, 2004, 6:00 PM
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where exactly is your home wall? im in the glenview area....
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wot
Jun 28, 2004, 6:06 PM
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Where in Deerfield are you? I live in LF now, but I went to Deerfield H.S.
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cromlech
Jun 28, 2004, 6:21 PM
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Dear Wot and Ladsquared,
I live at 936 Cedar Street, Deerfield.
Basically, just off Deerfield Rd and I-294.
Directions from Deerfield Rd:
Take Wilmot Rd going North.
Take first right (Hazel).
Turn right after first Stop sign (Cedar).
936 is the 3rd house on the right.
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wot
Jun 28, 2004, 9:35 PM
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I know exactly where that is. I would love to come over and check out your wall. It sure is a lot closer than going out to VE in warrenville.
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cromlech
Jun 28, 2004, 9:51 PM
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Wot, I will PM you my home phone number, PLJ
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cromlech
Jun 29, 2004, 6:19 PM
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3 interested people (including PMs) seems to be a small response for a city the size of Chicago.
There must be other motivated climbers within easy driving distance of Deerfield. The wall is located just off the I-294.
Would I generate more interest if I posted a picture of the wall?
PLJ
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cromlech
Jul 9, 2004, 5:38 PM
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I posted a picture showing half my wall on this site
http://www.rockclimbing.com/photos.php?Action=ListPhoto&PhotoID=35735
I am still hoping to find a few more motivated climbers in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago.
PLJ
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cromlech
Jul 14, 2004, 6:32 PM
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Wot & Momz,
I was great climbing with you last night. You are both welcome to boulder whenever you wish. I am looking forward to you guys setting some boulder problems.
If I don't hear from you before i'll probably see you at VE on Saturday.
PLJ
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caspian
Jul 14, 2004, 7:11 PM
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cromlech,
sorry to move on you, but I glad to see you found some hip partners so quickly. they are lucky to have found such a great partner. thanks for letting me play on your wall and being a climbing becon of light in an otherwise dim climbing community. Be sure to find me whenever you head to the red or anywhere south of chicago.
Cheers
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tomchaps
Jul 14, 2004, 8:21 PM
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Hi. I've moved from Hyde Park to Lincoln Square, in NW Chicago, and I had to leave my home climbing wall behind. As a result, I haven't climbed in a while, but I'm addicted to home wall bouldering...
I'd love to come out to Deerfield and see just how weak my fingers have gotten, set some problems...
Let me know when you'd like to climb--you can email me at tomchaps@yahoo.com. I have a flexible schedule.
Thanks!
Tom
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wot
Jul 14, 2004, 8:28 PM
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cromlech- Thanks for inviting me over. I had a great time last night. Thanks for being patient with me and I appreciate the advice. My hands are sore today, it was a good work out for me. I like having the chance to talk with people who have been climbing for a long time.
Thanks again.
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mowz
Jul 14, 2004, 9:16 PM
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Thank you Cromlech for having us over in your home last night. It was an enjoyable time; I look forward to next Tuesday. Any good Irish beers?
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andy_lemon
Jul 15, 2004, 7:21 AM
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Hey man, I need a mattress for my apartment... I heard your the hook up? :lol:
Nice pic, nice wall.
cheers,
Andy
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cromlech
Jul 15, 2004, 2:55 PM
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Tomchaps, are you my old friend Tom Chaplear (sp?) indoor boulderer extraordinaire?
You were at UofC doing post grad business history. Your bouldering wall was located in an apartment you had previously lived in.
Cromlech - AKA Peter Jones. Welsh (English accent) climber marooned in the great plains. I took you to the "shop".
It would be great to see you again.
PLJ
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redpointron
Jul 15, 2004, 2:56 PM
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In reply to: cromlech, sorry to move on you, but I glad to see you found some hip partners so quickly. they are lucky to have found such a great partner. thanks for letting me play on your wall and being a climbing becon of light in an otherwise dim climbing community. Be sure to find me whenever you head to the red or anywhere south of chicago. Cheers
caspian....
i got your hook up in bloomington. check out the few pictures of my home wall i've posted. give me a jingle. i am in the phone book
r.r.
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tomchaps
Jul 15, 2004, 9:17 PM
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Peter!
Yep, 'tis me. I'm less than a half-hour from your new place now, according to Yahoo Maps--but I thought you'd gotten a condo in the South Loop? Couldn't resist having a basement for climbing-wall space, I figure...
I'd love to come out and show you how weak I've gotten. I've a pretty open shedule, so just send me an email or give me a call sometime. 773-267-6970.
Cheers,
Tom
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bones8
Jul 16, 2004, 12:56 AM
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Hey!
I live in Highland park. I have a wall that is roughly 12' - 14' high by 20' horizontal. It is in a U shape. I have been looking for folks to climb with and would love to check out your wall. Drop me a line when you are climbing next, I would be interested it joining ya!
bones
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cromlech
Jul 16, 2004, 2:34 AM
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Feel free to swing by next tuesday night anytime after 6pm.
936, Cedar Street, Deerfield, IL 60015.
Look forward to seeing you, PLJ
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organic
Jul 16, 2004, 4:22 AM
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Is that an invite for anyone?
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ruetut
Jul 16, 2004, 4:41 AM
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Hey, i'm the climbing wall guy at the gaylans in the glen. I'm down completely with climbing whenever whereever. I am in need of a partner in a bad way since i came home from school for good. PM or IM me and i'll see what i can pull. i work till 830 most nights though
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cromlech
Jul 16, 2004, 8:16 PM
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Organic/Ruetut, You are welcome to stop by next tuesday night. I will be home by about 6pm and will probably need to kick you out about 10pm, if you are still cranking. Just PM me if you are planning on stopping by. I posted my address and directions earlier in this thread.
PLJ
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caspian
Jul 16, 2004, 9:13 PM
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In reply to: cromlech, sorry to move on you, but I glad to see you found some hip partners so quickly. they are lucky to have found such a great partner. thanks for letting me play on your wall and being a climbing becon of light in an otherwise dim climbing community. Be sure to find me whenever you head to the red or anywhere south of chicago. Cheers
Thanks to Euroford also for showing me around DL and being the only other person to take me climbing besides cremlech.
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