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huktoncrack
Mar 3, 2006, 7:34 PM
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I'd love to be a noob for FUG, but Rachel's (I think most of you will know her more than myself) sister and husband are coming to Boston for the first time this weekend. I am not sure the Maryland natives would be too keen on sitting out in the cold for that long :roll: . Enjoy yourselves and I will probably run into some of you up there later in the season.
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robbovius
Mar 3, 2006, 8:24 PM
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Let's talk about this temperature stuff, as an encouragement to those with n00b status or unfamiliar with winter climbage dans les Quarries:
the weather is predicted to be 38-41 and sunny, in a practical sense this means that by about 11 am, at the bottom of C-wall, the rock will be warm to the touch, and you'll be able to stand around in a sweatshirt, if not a t-shirt. in the outer quarry , it'll feel chilly, depending on the wind. if it's really windy it'll be cold, but if it's calm we shoudl eb able to get some burn in on K/L/M walls for sure. (I have a notion to lead layback actually, perhaps outside corner too. I definitely wanna get back on Fat Man's Folly)
I the day clouds over, though, it'll get cold quickly.
anyway it won't be terribly cold, but, for marylanders, it might be a bit more thanthey want to embrace right now. ;-)
that help?
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waterman
Mar 3, 2006, 8:52 PM
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Wow, i was about three seconds from throwing up a post to ask the exact question you preemptively answered. I'll be up there for spring break next week and while i don't think i'll be able the convince my girlfriend to climb, where would be my best bet around the North eastern corner? (She lives in Byfield).
By the way what is FUG?
Jeff
In reply to: Let's talk about this temperature stuff, as an encouragement to those with n00b status or unfamiliar with winter climbage dans les Quarries: the weather is predicted to be 38-41 and sunny, in a practical sense this means that by about 11 am, at the bottom of C-wall, the rock will be warm to the touch, and you'll be able to stand around in a sweatshirt, if not a t-shirt. in the outer quarry , it'll feel chilly, depending on the wind. if it's really windy it'll be cold, but if it's calm we shoudl eb able to get some burn in on K/L/M walls for sure. (I have a notion to lead layback actually, perhaps outside corner too. I definitely wanna get back on Fat Man's Folly) I the day clouds over, though, it'll get cold quickly. anyway it won't be terribly cold, but, for marylanders, it might be a bit more thanthey want to embrace right now. ;-) that help? |
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robbovius
Mar 3, 2006, 10:24 PM
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In reply to: Wow, i was about three seconds from throwing up a post to ask the exact question you preemptively answered. I'll be up there for spring break next week and while i don't think i'll be able the convince my girlfriend to climb, where would be my best bet around the North eastern corner? (She lives in Byfield). By the way what is FUG? Jeff
hey Jeff.
FUG is "F U Groundhog" day, a rebellion against the remainder of winter, to get outside and climb. The first one was 3/1/03
Byfield way up on the north shore. there's Red Rock in Gloucester, but I have no idea what that's like in the winter. have you looked in the Routes DB here abouts?
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nurocks
Mar 3, 2006, 10:48 PM
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In reply to: and i think it's even worse not all the old usuals are coming :evil: :evil: :evil: someone has to eat my share of dohnuts!
Eat my donuts too! I wish I could be there.
There is a climbing comp at my school this weekend and I honestly can say I have no interest in watching a bunch of ematiated guys and girls that could hurt me pulling .11-.13's. I'd rather be belaying from the snow and leading 5.5's.
Hope the weather is good for y'all.
Later,
Jason
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wideguy
Mar 3, 2006, 10:50 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Wow, i was about three seconds from throwing up a post to ask the exact question you preemptively answered. I'll be up there for spring break next week and while i don't think i'll be able the convince my girlfriend to climb, where would be my best bet around the North eastern corner? (She lives in Byfield). By the way what is FUG? Jeff hey Jeff. FUG is "F U Groundhog" day, a rebellion against the remainder of winter, to get outside and climb. The first one was 3/1/03 Byfield way up on the north shore. there's Red Rock in Gloucester, but I have no idea what that's like in the winter. have you looked in the Routes DB here abouts?
Sheesh!! Darn n00bs!! it's clearly spelled out on page 3, again on page 216 or 217, again on page 692 and finally again on pages 1102, 1134 and 1156 of this thread.
If you want more back story than Rob gave I suggest you go get a large coffee and start reading at the beginning. :twisted: :twisted:
I'm kidding of course. As Rob said, It started with a gentleman named Bonesz, (Don), continued by orangekyak, (Jeremy)as a way to meet new people and it's where many of the "regulars " on this thread met in various years or another. It's a day when many people show up, invite new friends to come meet each other, and start to shake off the shackles of New England winter. The climbing is moderate, the company is exceptional and the vibe is light.
But even if you can't make FUG, watch the thread. I've climbed with most everyone who posts here and I've yet to meet one who doesn't welcome a new face, so when you're around give a shout.
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jakedatc
Mar 3, 2006, 11:20 PM
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In reply to: shackles of New England winter
shackles? i climbed more this winter(if you could even call this one winter) then i did all summer and spring haha
next fall the shackles will probly be back on hopefully due to some work.. hopefully over the summer my work will be broken up by periods of climbing
EDIT: looks like i'm giong to hit up the woods tomorrow.. however... Rumney next weekend.. probly heading up fri morning til sun afternoon weather looks kickass 50+ degrees
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robbovius
Mar 4, 2006, 10:23 PM
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hey, looking forward to seeing everybody at Qunicy tomorrow. the weahte ris looking fricken AWESOME. 40 and sunny!!!!
it's gonna be great!!!!
bring cameras... ;-)
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bonesz
Mar 5, 2006, 2:54 AM
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:shock: A gentleman bonesz.......you're kidding right ?! You know this whole Mass climbers thing came to be cause I was looking for a full time/ regular partner....WHICH STILL HASN'T HAPPENED by the way. Really I'm totally flattered that the oldies even remember the origional post(sZuh zuh).
I'm checking with the warden, er my wife to see if I may grace you all with my cobweb laden arse. is there any ice at the QQ...I recall Pete soloing a fixed line the first FUG, Ambler will remember him.
Perhaps I'll throw some rock gear in the truck for GP.
Hope all are well.
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jakedatc
Mar 5, 2006, 3:11 AM
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ha.. Nice bonez.. hopefully she lets you out for a bit. still havent met ya.. still wont lol dohhh
at least you stop by and say hi.. boo to those who left.. Dovaka.. Flappergirl.. qq climber, FOOOOOO , TD.. etc
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Mar 5, 2006, 9:18 PM
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It looks like I'm the first to hit up the board! It was quite a turnout out today. We had a MCT c-wall/donut/bagel raid followed up with an alphabetic wall tick off. :)
Wow, is all I can say...super fantastic weather and many, many mass climbers! (some non-MCT'ers too)
Link up some pics when you can folks! (When I process and scan my film I'll do the same).
laterz,
cory
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robbovius
Mar 5, 2006, 10:37 PM
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Cory, you win, first post-FUGIvy-post...or something.
Yeah, it was everythign a FUG should be , and more. The weather was fricken totally groovy.
Great to see/meet and climb with Gabe, Jer, Cory, Dan, Jen, Jen's friends Molly and Dianne (game n00bs, right on!), Cory's GF Alex & friend Emanuel (sp?), long-time MC thread-lurker Caroline, and her friendly crag-dog Shatzu (sp?) .. Chris showed up, But I kinda forgot he was there (he and his cousin went out to L/M face) until I saw him as I was driving out. Derek put in an appearance...and I can't think of any more.
Achieved much polished slab thin face work, and then got the onsite lead of the slab on E face, that goes straight up past the graffiti "G5" or something. not as chossy as jeremy said it was, but not easy to protect for the first 20-25 feet, if you stay away from the dihedral. Thanks for the belay and patience as I sewed it up, Caroline.
the weather was perfect.
My feet are killing right now. The bum forearm doesn't feel so bad though. But, Gabe I agree. GYms (for me my bouldering wall) are great ways to injure yourself climbing indoors.
Cory I have some pics, not too many of climbing unfawchuhnettly I'll post them up later. (posting from my kids' place right now)
good times, man.
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Mar 5, 2006, 10:45 PM
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Sorry I was a no-show at the FUGgy goodness, but we had 2 days of comps at Metrorock and I am fried like the proverbial egg. Or bacon. Or herring; I honestly don't know anymore.
I would particularly like to thank Gabe AKA Crackclimber for his awesome contributions, although his stopwatch skillz may be called into question. He was routinely off by 2-3 1/100s of a second, a "premature stop watch clicker", if you will. Work on that, OK, Gabe??? :D
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core
Mar 5, 2006, 11:00 PM
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mmm fried herring....
Caroline (that's right, I almost forgot) your dog was AWESOME!
Billy (dietmoxie) was there too, but I'm not sure where he ended up. :?:
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cracklover
Mar 5, 2006, 11:32 PM
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In reply to: Gabe ... was routinely off by 2-3 1/100s of a second, a "premature stop watch clicker", if you will. Work on that, OK, Gabe??? :D
Well actually, I tended to be slow on the uptake, rather than fast. Course I knew that already!
Was fun, glad to help. Heard the finals were great.
See you around!
GO
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jakedatc
Mar 5, 2006, 11:49 PM
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well... i do not feel too bad about missing FUG once again.. the woods were in decent shape and at least my friends were sending..
sheryl finally sent Neils lunge.. she worked so hard and was so close way too many times til now
greg went and sent or repeated Loadies zen
kate worked out the finish to macks traverse.. now just has to wait for her hip to heal up so she can link it all up pain free
i mostly flailed.. got almost to Iron cross crack on loadies zen(soo freaking pumpy).. then destroyed my fingers on pete's which has gone back on my shit list after being only off it for 5-10 burns today.
rumney next weekend.. oh yes.. it'll be the shist.. har har
pics from a week or so ago..
http://img.photobucket.com/...%20woods/LWshirt.jpg
the rest.. save some clutter
http://photobucket.com/albums/v115/Socjake/Lincoln%20woods/
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robbovius
Mar 6, 2006, 1:41 AM
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Jer, Gabe that lead I did, according to the BR guide (as far as I can tell in the tiny F-wall drawing) is the .6 variation of Long Face.
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creekyphil
Mar 6, 2006, 6:36 AM
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Anybody up for some climbing monday or tuesday? I'm looking to head to few secret spots on the south shore, some bouldering and top roping. If possible loose rock (frost heaving) and a little exploring don't sound terrible, let me know.
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flexdex
Mar 6, 2006, 12:19 PM
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Sorry Phil week of hellish work coming up. I got way in over my head I think work wise...yawn
Fun times yesterday. Got a little red nose from the sun. Good to see people and get on a rope outside. I went home and grilled some chicken and made some salad, had a beer ... sat on the couch and I realized I just had one of my best days. I even stoped doing my work so I wouldnt ruin it.
Thank all for FUG.
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cracklover
Mar 6, 2006, 1:24 PM
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Well said, Flex. Yesterday was the best days I've had in months. Thanks, all.
Oh, and Phil - sorry, gotta work; I'm a nine-to-fiver.
GO
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Mar 6, 2006, 1:52 PM
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Yep, good times and beautiful weather or FUG IV. And noobs Diane and Molly, will climb again having both had a great day. Good to see everyone!
Gunks this weekend? Saturday: 60 partly cloudy.
J
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jakedatc
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nice rob..
Jen if you can't find anyone for gunks you're welcome to join us at Rumney saturday
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