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epoch
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rachel.sky wrote: I have to do three internships as a required part of my degree, where the average student here makes $12,000 a semester (~4 months). I'm planning one for next summer, the semester when I get the least amount of financial aid. So I'm not worried about that, smarty pants. The coffee shop is for some pocket change so I can do more travelling. Student loans pay the bills, but it doesn't leave much else. I haven't been out west in two years.  Plus Starbucks is really close -one mile from my house, 1/2 mi from campus - so I can walk there and not waste gas. What do you do for a living?
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MikeSaint
Jun 17, 2008, 3:44 PM
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Rachel,
I can respect that. As you develop climbing movement in the gym and make the transition to the outside you may find yourself completely in love with the Red. The West may still be on your mind but at least you're climbing in arguably the best destination on the East Coast. The Red will be an excellent training ground for you when you begin climbing outside.
The one time I was at the Red this summer I enjoyed the climbing. I did not find the views to be as spectacular as everyone told me. I guess I really never felt like I was in a Gorge. Its an awesome place to be nonetheless.
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Dont worry about your friends not interested in climbing. Climbing isnt for everyone. You'll meet climbers who will become your friends. You'll have your climbing friends, and your 'other' friends. Be sure to spend time with both! 
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limeydave
Jun 17, 2008, 3:54 PM
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rachel.sky wrote: Hi everyone! I'm Rachel from Kentucky. I'm a college student in engineering and soon to be a barista at Starbucks (hopefully). I have a husband and two dogs - a great dane and an english mastiff. I've done a lot of camping in Red River Gorge, and I always see signs about rock climbing and all the gear for sale at Miguel's. I've had an itch to climb for years, and this year I'm gonna do it! I'm starting out at a gym here in town, and then I'll need a partner... I'll figure out the details as I go. I'm excited to be here! :D
Try the Partners forum:
http://www.rockclimbing.com/...gforum.cgi?forum=10;
Good luck!
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rachel.sky
Jun 17, 2008, 3:54 PM
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MikeSaint wrote: Rachel, I can respect that. As you develop climbing movement in the gym and make the transition to the outside you may find yourself completely in love with the Red. The West may still be on your mind but at least you're climbing in arguably the best destination on the East Coast. The Red will be an excellent training ground for you when you begin climbing outside. The one time I was at the Red this summer I enjoyed the climbing. I did not find the views to be as spectacular as everyone told me. I guess I really never felt like I was in a Gorge. Its an awesome place to be nonetheless. Also: Dont worry about your friends not interested in climbing. Climbing isnt for everyone. You'll meet climbers who will become your friends. You'll have your climbing friends, and your 'other' friends. Be sure to spend time with both!
Thanks. Yeah, I'm sure you're right. I'm actually excited about making new friends b/c campers and hikers and outdoorsy people are always the coolest, laid back, friendliest people -- in my experience anyway. My sister just got back from the first 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail and said the exact same thing. Everyone was so nice and helpful. It really hit her what a difference there is once she got back to the city. (Well, she does live in Chicago lol.)
So, MikeSaint, how did you personally get started? Did you just jump into it, or did you know someone?
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rachel.sky
Jun 17, 2008, 3:56 PM
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Yeah, I saw that. Thank you. I feel weird meeting people online, but maybe I'll give it a shot.
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limeydave
Jun 17, 2008, 4:08 PM
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rachel.sky wrote: Yeah, I saw that. Thank you. I feel weird meeting people online, but maybe I'll give it a shot.
You don't seem to be too shy.
You're right though the internet isn't the best place to make plans with strangers, best bet is to see if anyone is going as a group (say specifically to the Red on a given weekend) that doesn't mind a noob tagging along. Then arrange to bring beverages and meet them at Miguels. Worst case you sink a few cold ones with people you don't like that much, best case you get entry into climbing groups at your local crag.
Same applies at Roger's campground at the New in WV, and probably any local climber campground.
In fact if you want to drive down to WV July 4th weekend, I'm already going with a small group that has at least one noob, I'm sure we can get you up a few climbs and give you an intro to climbing.
Not that I'm creepy or anything.
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rachel.sky
Jun 17, 2008, 4:17 PM
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Hahaha. No, you don't seem too creepy.
I think that's actually a really good idea- finding a group to take on a noob, I mean. I've always enjoyed just jumping right into things, and I'm pretty good at getting along with random people.
I think WV may be a little far for this first time, but I'll keep you in mind. Thanx for the offer 
Btw, am I the only one who thinks these smily faces are creepy? 
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epoch
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Jun 17, 2008, 4:19 PM
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rachel.sky wrote: Hahaha. No, you don't seem too creepy. I think that's actually a really good idea- finding a group to take on a noob, I mean. I've always enjoyed just jumping right into things, and I'm pretty good at getting along with random people. I think WV may be a little far for this first time, but I'll keep you in mind. Thanx for the offer Btw, am I the only one who thinks these smily faces are creepy?
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scotty1974
Jun 17, 2008, 4:22 PM
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I moved from the E.C. two years ago to Colorado and I love it. There is more climbing than I could ever hope to do in a lifetime, plus biking, skiing and whatever other sports you could possibly be into. Then add in about 300+ days of blue skies and you have a great combination.
And don't believe everything you hear about Boulderites!! (start the mud flinging)!!
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rachel.sky
Jun 17, 2008, 5:05 PM
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Oh, I know! It's beautiful. I've done a bit of hiking in Colorado, and I think that has to be one of the prettiest states. Lots of the national parks across the US are gorgeous, but it's like every square mile of Colorado is just amazing. If I don't move to the west coast, CO is prolly my second choice. I remember the weather being perfect every day I was there, and there are incredible views everywhere you look. I hate the cold, but that's the one place where I wouldn't mind being cold.
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climbcolo
Jun 17, 2008, 7:17 PM
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i lived both in co and ca, still living in co. ca is a great place but i could never live there again. it's nice to visit and all but that's far as i go. co is where i want to be right now. u can't beat the climbing here it has every type of climbing you want.
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Jun 17, 2008, 7:23 PM
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rachel.sky wrote: jermanimal wrote: rachel.sky wrote: ...a barista at Starbucks I don't think "barista" and "starbucks" can be used in the same sentence. When you push a button and coffee comes out the other side, that is a vending machine and you should have to pay $5 for a Large. If you grind 7gm for a single, 13 gm for a double, tamp, pull a drippy 25 sec shot and mix with 160 degree micro foam; you can be a barista, but I have never seen this at Starbucks. Starbucks is like McDonalds, SUCKS! (oh, you don't work at McDonalds do you?) Good grief. Someone's uber defensive about their job. Got your ego all tied up in your work, jermanimal?  Why are you on this site anyway? It says you've run your mouth -er, posted- 107 times, but I don't see a single thing on your profile showing you've climbed so much as a pebble. What's the deal? lol
Metal embedded in your face (another barista requirement) will do that to a person....
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Jun 17, 2008, 7:57 PM
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rachel.sky wrote: ok,np that was my husband's bike ... he sold it to buy my engagement ring, and now whines in regret every day.
I give the marriage <6 years.
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stymingersfink
Jun 17, 2008, 8:00 PM
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jmvc wrote: rachel.sky wrote: but I don't see a single thing on your profile showing you've climbed so much as a pebble. What's the deal? lol You won't see anything on my profile sayin I've climbed anything either, doesn't mean I haven't
Doesn't mean they haven't.
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stymingersfink
Jun 17, 2008, 8:04 PM
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rachel.sky wrote: Thanks. Yeah, I'm sure you're right. I'm actually excited about making new friends b/c campers and hikers and outdoorsy people are always the coolest, laid back, friendliest people -- in my experience anyway.
Wait till you start meeting climbers. We're the exception that prove the rule.
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Gmburns2000
Jun 17, 2008, 8:10 PM
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stymingersfink wrote: rachel.sky wrote: ok,np that was my husband's bike ... he sold it to buy my engagement ring, and now whines in regret every day. Give it a few years, time changes nothing for the better. I give the marriage <6 years.
Jesus! It's two month's salary, months!
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WVUCLMBR
Jun 17, 2008, 8:16 PM
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I can't tell what type of bike that is, but I'm guessin he got 20k for it. His bad for getting suckered into shelling out bucks for any rock other than one you can climb.
1. engagement ring
2. wedding ring
3. suffer-ring
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stymingersfink
Jun 17, 2008, 9:03 PM
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Too bad my printer's not workin' quite rite. I'd print that one then rub out some glossy finish to apply.
Nice t!ts though, I think geo would agree. ;)
edited to fix a link. ;)
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robbovius
Jun 17, 2008, 9:22 PM
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Gmburns2000 wrote: stymingersfink wrote: rachel.sky wrote: ok,np that was my husband's bike ... he sold it to buy my engagement ring, and now whines in regret every day. Give it a few years, time changes nothing for the better. I give the marriage <6 years. Jesus! It's two month's salary, months!
dude, that bike she's sitting on is about $13-14K brand new...
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robbovius
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WVUCLMBR wrote: I can't tell what type of bike that is, but I'm guessin he got 20k for it. His bad for getting suckered into shelling out bucks for any rock other than one you can climb. 1. engagement ring 2. wedding ring 3. suffer-ring
naah. its a proddy honda. he might have got $11k MAAAYYYBE $12K. probably more around 10.
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stymingersfink
Jun 17, 2008, 9:35 PM
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robbovius wrote: stymingersfink wrote: Too bad my printer's not workin' quite rite. I'd print that one then rub out some glossy finish to apply.
Nice t!ts though, I think geo would agree. ;)nice. we wanted her to CONTINUE posting pictures, you dope.
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jermanimal
Jun 17, 2008, 9:46 PM
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jmvc wrote: rachel.sky wrote: but I don't see a single thing on your profile showing you've climbed so much as a pebble. What's the deal? lol You won't see anything on my profile sayin I've climbed anything either, doesn't mean I haven't
<---"Iowa, United States" and "107"
please ask if I need to explain further.
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majid_sabet wrote: rachel Do not waist your time in Sothern CA. Climbers over there got nothing more 200 feet ( assuming the biggest boulder in JT is 200 feet tall). You need to come up north where everything starts big.
Are you serious? Ever heard of a place called TAHQUITZ?? 10 pitches of pure granite lovin....
Rachel- Don't believe everything you hear. I grew up in NorCal and have lived in SD for 8 yrs now. There is nothing better than climbing all morning and heading to the beach for an afternoon surf. You and your friend from the cruise are welcome to come here anytime you want.
ps its not fair for any region to claim Yosemite; its smack in the middle and expansive enough for everyone.
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poor girl...she walked right into this...
Rachel, You just found one of the most immature web communities I have ever found in existance... but it's amazing how much information is available here. If you can swim through the morons(you may need a lot of floaties) you'll find everything you need. I recommend finding a few local people to you and talk to them via PM.
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