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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 17, 2008 - 04:37pm PT
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OK, here is the latest beta for a Vegas Thanksgiving;
Layton just called. He has scheduled further treatment in Phoenix after vascular surgery did not have a good outcome in Vegas. Nonetheless he wants to do a show there (AND check out the Kolob, AND land in Utah where he can build, and I swear to god this guy is irrepressible!)
Indianclimber recommended I talk with Travis at DRS to see about a (bigger) venue for a Kor show.
Done.
He's looking into it.
Looks like it'll be a "SushilessFest" as nature is range-limited (hey, aren't we all), but Layton would be real happy with a BBQ. He's on a high protein diet.
I for one prefer what Minerals termed a Kingdom of Choss Valley Of Fire) to nearby Red Rocks for several reasons;
free camping
virgin rock (it might be choss but its MY choss)
warmer (2000' lower and more stuff in the sun)
shorter approaches (4WD required)
no curfew (do I hear a boisterous Hold 'Em tournament going on,...?)
Well??
(I bet Ninfa would even post a photo of the place,..)
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Prod
Big Wall climber
A place w/o Avitars apparently
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Oct 17, 2008 - 04:40pm PT
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Good work Ron,
Looks like we'll finally get to meet each other.
See you then,
Prod.
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nature
climber
Santa Fe, NM
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Oct 17, 2008 - 04:42pm PT
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Give me another week to ponder my ability to make it.
I'm considering flying to Vegas from ABQ. I'm considering shipping some items that will allow me to make sushi (I've seen a way this might work).
I'd need a few things (rented or borrowed) locally.
My life has been hectic lately what with Yosemite and then with a week long Yoga workshop where we hosted John Friend. This weekend will be a bit more settled.
I'll call you this weekend, Ron.
Let's see what others think about the camping scene (I like the idea).
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Jaybro
Social climber
wuz real!
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Oct 17, 2008 - 04:46pm PT
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Have fun
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Beatrix Kiddo
Mountain climber
Littleton
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Oct 17, 2008 - 04:47pm PT
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Sounds good to me!
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 17, 2008 - 04:51pm PT
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LOL
I knew if I just went ahead nature would say, "Hey, wait a minute!) :)
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paganmonkeyboy
climber
mars...it's near nevada...
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Oct 17, 2008 - 04:51pm PT
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booo yah !! way to go Ron ! I'm in...I think Riley is too...
nature don't feel pressured - just show up and have fun if you wanna, screw the sushi madness and we'll climb and play cards, music...shoot guns...maybe a trip into town...
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nature
climber
Santa Fe, NM
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Oct 17, 2008 - 04:52pm PT
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I wouldn't fly out until Friday.
And I guess I'd rent a 4x4.... with full coverage.
LOL!!! - yeah... you got it, Ron.
PMB: yeah, let's get a head count. It wouldn't be that hard to do sushi one night so long as we don't blow it out like we usually do.
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nature
climber
Santa Fe, NM
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Oct 17, 2008 - 04:57pm PT
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Got an email from a Vegas local who is also here on The Taco. Looks like I/we have ground support (ride, stuff to borrow, place to get stuff mailed).
I'd love to meet Layton. That alone is excuse enough to make excuses....
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Oct 17, 2008 - 05:00pm PT
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You guys have fun. I'll wave at you from the Red Rocks area!
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TrundleBum
Trad climber
Las Vegas
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Oct 17, 2008 - 05:01pm PT
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That would've been me ^
Yes nature... or for that matter any taco'ites.
If anybody is getting stuck on support details once arriving in Vegas, DON'T !
get a hold of me I will try to help out as much as I can.
I have a large (almost empty) house if anyone needs a night's rest to regroup, or ride out to the valley of Fire etc...
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
Arid-zona
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Oct 17, 2008 - 05:02pm PT
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Layton Kor? Damn my parents for deciding to come out to visit then.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Oct 17, 2008 - 05:05pm PT
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Thanks, Ron! Sorry to hear of Kor's continuing health troubles, but hopefully another talk would help with the financial side, anyway.
In case I can somehow make it, which date would the talk in LV be on? There are sometimes fairly cheap flights/deals from here. I may only have a few days, and don't know if any escapades outside LV/Red Rocks would be feasible.
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nature
climber
Santa Fe, NM
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Oct 17, 2008 - 05:08pm PT
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the 4x4 road is the showstopper for Crimpie and BrassBalls. That 5th wheel ain't making it back there and we all know they ain't partin' with it any time soon.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 17, 2008 - 05:14pm PT
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Actually I'm considering a basecamp site that would be more easily accessible, but approaches would have to be by 4X4, and a daytime camp watcher (read "guard") would be a good idea as it is wide open BLM.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 17, 2008 - 05:18pm PT
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Show night is the big consideration actually.
Best would be saturday. Go in Wednesday. Cook the bird. Bag a virgin. Head out saturday.
A friday show would nix the VoF weekend by chopping it in half so you all would have to make do with that "Red" area.
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Indianclimber
Trad climber
Lost Wages
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Oct 20, 2008 - 09:48pm PT
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Ron's valley of choss ..eeer Valley of Fire
Ron O picture
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Indianclimber
Trad climber
Lost Wages
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Oct 20, 2008 - 10:02pm PT
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Crimpie there are some great rv friendly campsites in Valley of Fire ,we use them all the time,we will also have a 4x4 available
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Oct 20, 2008 - 10:02pm PT
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So being kinda new here, where is the destination exactly ? And are you looking at Wednesday to Sunday ? Lynknee
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Indianclimber
Trad climber
Lost Wages
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Oct 20, 2008 - 10:07pm PT
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Something for everone
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