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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 8, 2007 - 12:28pm PT
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Over the weekend of 4/20/2007 "we" are having a SushiFest for climbers. We'll be making/eating sushi for 24+ hours (two nights). We've secured a group campsite some place in southern Utah (Vegas is the closest airport to fly in to) - it's (mostly) paid for out of my pocket as of right about now. The exact location won't be disclosed on this forum (to reduce the possibility of party crashers).
We're requiring all intersted parties:
1) email me (use the subject: "SushiFest" and anything else you might want to add) - nature (at) sushibynature.com - or the email listed for ST will work. Please provide the following information:
* real name
* supertopo name
* phone number
* if you are driving/flying
* where you are coming from (so that we might help coordinate car pooling)
* if you play poker (limit or NL tourney)
* any fish/menu requests
* if you can help in rolling
* if you have friends that will be joining you
(I'll send you an email back with my mailing address so that you can:)
2) Send me $10 per person in your "group" (parters/wives/gfs etc.) to reserve your spot. This needs to happen ASAP and it is non-refundable (sorry). Once the exact head count is calculated we'll know how much camping for two nights is. You'll pay exact camping fees (should be $3 - $5 per night per person) and any extra funds will be diverted to the fish fund.
Edit: I was asked if I could accept PayPal. I use to have a PayPal account. I closed it after they allowed me to be ripped off for $100.
3) as the date approaches (3 weeks or so before) we'll have a head count and we will be preparing the menu details. We'll then need your money for fish. This will be refundable. Figure you'll end up chipping in about ~$25-$30/person/night for the goodies.
Other details:
* There is good, moderate road side camping very close.
* it's a nice campgound with showers, etc.
* Dogs are cool except will need to be leashed in/around the campground.
* though we have selected a good spot for this to stay out of trouble, keep in mind, this is Utah. Transporting alcohol across their border can get you in trouble. Transporting other things can land your ass in federal prison. They have state run liquor stores that have conservative hours. They sell 3.2 beer in the stores.
Menu (this is by no means complete - requests are more than welcome).
Maguro - yellowfin (fresh)
Hamachi - yellowail (fresh/frozen - required by law to be frozen for parasite destruction but I can get some stuff fresh [maybe] and don't think it's an issue to not freeze it)
Toro - bluefin tuna belly
Ebi - cooked shrimp (probably a lot of this)
Unagi - marinated, cooked freshwater eel - YUM!
Sake (?) - fresh-frozen salmon (in this case you really do want it to have been frozen for parasite destruction)
Shiro Maguro - Albacore (comes in frozen - I usually use it for spicy tuna)
Ika - squid
Kani - crab
Tobiko - flying fish roe
Ikura - Ron's favorite - Salmon Roe
Uni - mmm mmm mmm.... Sea Urchin Eggs/Gonads :-)
Other possible items:
Saba -
Tai - red snapper
Smoked Salmon
Smoked Albacora
Tako - Octopus anyone?
Smoked Lake trout? hmmm.... OK.
Plus the assortment of veggies etc.
Tofu
Asparagus
Cucumber
Carrots
Avocado
Eggs - for tamago
Miso Soup
Edamame (soy bean pods)
Sunomono (cucumber salad)
We'll tempura stuff. We'll roll stuff. We'll slice stuff. Hell, who knows what kind of crazy looking sushi we'll come up with.
The list is adding up fast. There is easily 25 folks that said they are 100% - but only one that is paid (me!). We can have 50 at the group site - depending on how many folks we end up with that can twist phatties, 50 (right now) is about the max.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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ADDENDA
I've never heard of anyone being hassled for carrying in a (sealed) bottle of alcohol.
Its not a National Park so federal prison side trips are highly unlikely.
We do however have the Purgatory Correctional facility close by where you can learn how to pick up chicks from current resident former FBI's most wanted polygamist Warren Jeffs.
Nature, are you nuts? We can't feed these people in style for only $30/person per day!
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Should one be flying into SLC or LVS? Haven't been down that way before...
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 8, 2007 - 01:13pm PT
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Las Vegas is the closest major airport.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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The actual CLOSEST airport is St. George which is served by the more expensive local puddle jumper (from SLC or coCal or soAZ, but NOT Vegas)
Cedar City UT is next, also a puddle jumper but served from Vegas (although it doesn't make much sense to fly to Cedar then drive an hour vs 2 hour drive from Vegas).
If you're going to Vegas you can probably pool with those more local. Same for SLC.
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 8, 2007 - 02:08pm PT
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Anago - I have a request for Saltwater Eel. Anyone else interested? (I've never had it strangely enough so I'm interested [and I can get it from another source of mine])
Ron - the word MAJOR is rather critical in my statement
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Wasn't being critical, merely helpful.
I for one prefer unagi (freshwater) to anago, but that's just me.
It IS one foodsource that should become MORE abundant as it is one of the supercompetitors that will win the Darwinistic race instituted by MAN'S (either natural or unnatural depending on perspective) hand.
They are now running wild in Florida where there are no natural controls for this exotic.
Old story, new player.
So we might as well develop some tasty recipes, huh?
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G_Gnome
Boulder climber
Sick Midget Land
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Mmmmmm, if your albacore is fresh why ruin it in a roll? It seems to be hard to get really good albacore because I only know of 2 or 3 sushi bars in my area that have albacore I want to order. The rest is more appropriate in a roll. Carry on.
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 8, 2007 - 02:44pm PT
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The albacore I get is "sashimi grade" and it comes to me frozen in a "fresh-pac". Every once and a while it comes that way and has a good enough texture to serve as sashimi. Otherwise I just chop it up and add my secret spicy sauce.
We'll pretty much do any sushi we can any way we can provided with have the fish.
I disagree with you though on the others are good for rolls. The Yellowfin I'll be getting is fantastic and pretty much the only way to fully appreciate this is nigiri or sashimi. Toro is a sashimi only rig - that stuff is off the hook delicious if you ask me.
recipes are a good idea. OF course, I'm more into just trying to flash new roll ideas.
The Uni is very good.
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Brutus of Wyde
climber
Old Climbers' Home, Oakland CA
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Nature:
Anago is good.
Of course, nothing compares with Uni topped with quail egg.
Any requests yet for Kazunoko?
Ika with Shiso?
Brutus, out of touch with my work e-mail until Wednesday, but starting to salivate...
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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To me maguro beats toro, too much fat.
I'm working up some recipes;
tako sunomono
unagi with shaved almonds
painted bird brochettes
spicy muscle dumplings (not to be confused with Crimpie's nickname for Bachar)
And for sure there will be;
Piton rolls
Maculated rolls
Werner rolls
Jello rolls
gnome rolls
Largo rolls
DJ rolls
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 8, 2007 - 03:04pm PT
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IT would be good to get some Shiso
I can get quail eggs from the same place as the Anago.
Oh Ron... you trolling for me "bait"?
Where's the Crimpie Roll?
Tako Sunomono sounds good but maybe we can use my veggie sunomono and add the Tako later? Send me the recipe and let's consult. I'll be making sunomono on Wednesday of the week - it's much better if it ages a few days.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Agreed. Gotta let that sweet vinegar penetrate the cucumbers even if they ARE sliced thin. I like to chop in a bit of fresh dill.
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Mimi
climber
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My favorite uni prep is to lay the uni on a slightly scooped out half of a lemon. You gently scrape the uni off of the lemon with your top teeth into your piehole and it's instant 'taste of the sea.' Really nice.
St. George is definitely the ticket. Ron, will you be running a shuttle?
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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My car is little more than a motorcycle with an interior. But anyone who flys to St. George can probably catch a ride for the last 27 miles.
But anyone that can AFFORD to fly to George can probably also afford to rent a car.
Cars might actually be cheaper in George since Vegas flip flops from most places being costlier on weekends.
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Brutus of Wyde
climber
Old Climbers' Home, Oakland CA
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I'll see what I can do about Shiso. They usually carry it at Tokyo Fish Market here in town.
Brutus
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 8, 2007 - 03:43pm PT
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parking is not an issue. we can have one car per every two persons or so.
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G_Gnome
Boulder climber
Sick Midget Land
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Doug, I am with Ron on the Toro, I usually find it a little too fatty. Now yellowtail on the other hand, I much prefer belly meat.
So, is there any climbing in this spot you guys have picked out, and if so, what kind?
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Roadside.
I'll probably put together a guide to my ten favotite routes.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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We can probably make multiple salads (how about ohitashi or tuna tataki) as well as multiple soups (miso? hot and spicy chicken?), but it would help if people who are actually attending would post their preferences to get the ball rolling.
We can then investigate availability and fine tune it later by email.
Am I the only person who still dares to eat shellfish?
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G_Gnome
Boulder climber
Sick Midget Land
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No, I eat shellfish, just not mussels. Nothing quite as tender and delicate as live scallop.
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Matt
Trad climber
places you shouldn't talk about in polite company
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trader joes has instant miso soup in packets that are pretty passable, especially if you dice green onions and tufu to add. we have them for breakfast on cold climbing trips, like a super hearty tea w/ lots of salt.
my preferences:
all tuna types
uni (plus quail eggs? on a camping trip? sweet...)
love avocados, will eat anything green just in case it might be an avacado...
taco might be best in a salad, like a poke hybrid? otherwise, i'd try it, but i'm unlikely to pick that up if there is something softer right next to it.
i'd be strongly in support of taking a conservative approach toward parasites, etc., and that may color my view of eating raw shell fish on a camping trip.
if you get 50 people, how exactly are all 50 people going to contribute to the labor of feeding 50 people? maybe there ought to be a 50% discount for people who roll up there sleves for a few hours, to be covered by those who climb more and/or either lounge or are unable to find a free sushi rolling station? (for the record, i'd rather climb longer hours and pay extra, and don't want to cut climbing short to end up standing around looking over people's shoulders while trying to find a way to pitch in).
what ever you decide logistically is fine w/ me- nice effort fellas.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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I wouldn't have thought that I'd have my best live scallop in Sun Valley Idaho but did along with the late Greg Smith ten years ago.
Mere seconds from tank to mouth.
Still nothing beats the live clams I ate as a kid in the harborside bar in Edgartown, Mass.
Those 5 summers on Martha's Vineyard were great. The whole family would wake up at 6:30 drive the half mile to Katama Beach and get an eye opener by being tossed by the surf.
Sometimes grab some clams to open at home.
lemon
tabasco
paradise...
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Matt, I didn't say RAW for the sushifest. and while we're on it saying you'll "eat anything green" on THIS forum is probably ,..uh,..er,..ill advised.
Edit:
There will be numerous tasks delegated to those best able to perform them. We'll need designated drivers, camp assistants etc.
Nature and I are organizing this and we'll make up a crude duty roster of volunteers. But this will be anything BUT some kind of regimented event. No doubt people will just pitch in the same way that they'd be likely to offer a TR to fellow attendees.
But to be successful some things need to be done.
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Roman
Trad climber
3 hrs. from Seneca
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I will be able to be a DD if needed. (I don't drink alcohol)
Piton Ron: You would really enjoy the seafood in Maryland where I live. We do more oysters than clams but that clam story got me thinking that I need to go to the beach again soon.
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kuan
Sport climber
CA
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nature,
I have a request that I forgot to mention - 420 is my birthday! Can I have a Birthday Roll? I go crazy for Unagi, and gooey, buttery salmon. Roe is good too, along with tempura anything!
nature, nurture me!
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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This is going to be fun!
So - what time, about, would be a good time to arrive in order to help out with the work to be done?
The 20th is Friday - so I'm assuming Friday is the first sushi night?
I am going to be in JTree beforehand, so will plan my travel to arrive to help in whatever way. I'll have the rental car, and will have to figure out whetehr to return it in LV and hitch a ride, or be a driver and pick people up along the way(nondrinker; that might be a good idea).
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Volunteers maybe 3-4PM, attendees a bit later.
Not entirely sure when Riley will perform his head biting act as we have not started on the entertainment to be scheduled.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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That should probably happen...later in the night, I'd expect. And only if sake causes people to behave in ways that tequila has the reputation of doing....
I was going to make a salty-mouthed sailorgirl remark about eels and head-biting...but I know how sensitive you men can be. So, I 'll just leave it to your imaginations.
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maldaly
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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nature,
just tossed a check in the mail ( I love that phrase) as a deposit on the sushifest for 2. Don't know who I'm draggin with me but I'm more pathetic than I think if I can't find someone to tag along.
Sign me up for sushi slaving. Although I haven't cut sushi before I know my way around the knives and trash cans.
I have access to recycles/biodegradeable/compostable/PLA plates and cutlery. Let me know if I can help out with that. The world throws away over 3 Billion paper plates a month! Let's not contribute to that sh#t. Better yet, tell people to bring their own plates/cups/cutlery/mugs and side-step the whole situation.
Mal
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Well Malcolm, although you're the only one legged man I'd bet on in a butt-kicking contest, there's just something about serving meticulously prepared food on a slimy dented crusty metal camp plate that runs against my oh-so-delicate sensitivities.
Since we'll have hot water we're going to be making some compromises but nothing that will assail YOUR pc perspective too egregiously.
And those not yet adept with chopsticks have a quarter of a year to practise...
Remember what the frogs say;"The first taste is with the eyes. Ribbitt!"
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 9, 2007 - 10:39am PT
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I'll eat shellfish. I can get live Abalone (Awabi).
The trader joes miso, though good, is rather expensive. I'll be getting one or three different miso bases in bulk. I'll be doing the dashi soup base (both with and without the bonito). Various soups and salads is a good idea.
I have a great tataki recipe for seared tuna.
Lot's of variety and new ideas is a great way to move this thing. We all have favorite ideas that we'll want to try. We have have a ton of time - so, if it's basic sunomono one night and taco sunomono the next - great!
I get it for about $8/lb cooked but there is a 5 lb min - that's a bunch of octopus
i'd love to get some murigai (geoduck clam).
Here's where most of the fish will come from:
http://www.catalinaop.com/Default.asp?Redirected=Y
they have softshell crab - wooo!
kuan - a birthday roll it is!
Matt, don't worry about the fact that we're "camping". Most of the fish, especially fresh, will get shipped out on Wednesday or Thursday overnight FedEx. I've done enough outside events to know how to keep things clean and sterile (and the fish nice and chilled).
untensils/trays/etc... I have a bunch of all of that I use for caters - most of it is plastic. I think all the chefs have their own cutlery. Probably a combo of folks bringing their own stuff, having some paper products , and using some of my stuff, etc. will be a good direction.
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
Arid-zona
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I'll likely be looking to carpool with someone from Arizona if anyone is interested. Its a few months off so just throwing it out there.
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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This is going to be fun. Check is in the mail. Looking forward to seeing new and old friends. (Hi Malcom)
As for menu items....Doug already knows that Russ & I didn't get this size by being picky eaters!
Sponsor of the diet challenge 07,
~Susan
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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AAAARGGHHH!!!!
I totally forgot that one of my clients has booked me 2 friggin' months ago for a damned 10 minute walk at 10 friggin' pm on either 4/19 or 4/20....I am so irritated. They are hyper-emotional people and I can't have an assistant do it. If I even asked to have my asst. do it, she'd get ridiculously upset, and cancel whatever plans it was they made for the night. And then apologize every time I saw her for the next 3 months for causing me a problem.
The only good news is that she had said "Friday, 4/19"....and the 19th is Thursday. So, I am hoping she has the day right, and not the date. Then I can do the stupid walk and jump on the plane Friday morning. Of course, my JTree portion of the trip will now have to come after the sushifest. Or....Jtree earlier and no sushi fest for me.
For a 10 minute dog walk.
grrr.
I just emailed to clarify the date. Will keep you posted.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Well, it's Thursday.... So, I do get to festivate with you guys!
I will be getting into LV at 10:30am on Friday, and head over the the undisclosed location after stocking up on my provisions for the trip at Whole Foods.
Man....JTree in the end of April.... The Gunks will be in fine condition by then. We'd better have a long, drawn out, wet spring, is all I got to say(We need it, to make up for the mild winter actually. There were masses of flying bugs out flitting around this weekend! No winter here yet!
I guess my dates for JTree will be...head down to Cali on Monday(unless I can get someone to come with me on Sunday nite; I just don't think that Kelso drive is a good idea alone at night) and saty until.....let's seeeeee.....I can't decide. I gues I'll get back on a plane on Thursday, 5/3.
I'll be in JTree for my birthday on 4/29 - happy birthday to me!
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Nohea
Trad climber
Aiea,Hi
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Well it is pretty nice of you to do the rolling (plus all the tons of work this is) Nature and Ron you seem to be on this as well. Thanks, even if I don't make it.
I got no idea where I will be living come April. My wife's company was the low bidder for a job in Cali, if awarded we are going and will make it. But this could fall thru or even take all year, or it could be done next month. Those in construction understand.
Nature I will email you and send $ once known. Plus I bring rolling skills, yes my 2 1/2 years of in country guidance has taught me how to do a basic roll, and I have equipment.
In addition should the Sankey family be able to make it we have two resources
We will bring a cooler full of good wine (photo taken today)
But in case folks need further cooked meats we offer this
Aloha,
wil
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N0_ONE
Social climber
Utah
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If it helps anyone, you can catch the St. George shuttle from Las Vegas AP for $30.
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 11, 2007 - 11:09am PT
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Quick update:
The list is filling up quickly. Anyone that has emailed me and said they are going is essentially on the list. If I didn't email you back with my address drop me an email and let me know. I'm won't have much email access the next few days.
I'll have a solid count in a week but right now I expect there are 35 confirmed and paid people. If I don't have a check from you by the end of next week I'll move you to the "interested" list. What happens with that list will depend on the total head count moving forward.
There's a chance we can expand a bit (get a few more campgrounds). In the interest of how many we can feed we'll probably not expand much but there is that possibility.
I'm considering getting Real Wasabi Rhizome - any objections? (it's not cheap)
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jan 11, 2007 - 02:03pm PT
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That sounds suspiciously like a hormone treatment...
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Jan 11, 2007 - 02:04pm PT
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Gotta get that check off...!
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
St. Looney
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Jan 11, 2007 - 02:26pm PT
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USPS has my check now Nature. Count me in...
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UncleDoug
Social climber
N. lake Tahoe
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Jan 11, 2007 - 03:51pm PT
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So, if I show up and fatty does can we have a "celebrity death match"?
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maculated
Trad climber
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Jan 11, 2007 - 03:54pm PT
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If I am gonna drive all the way to Utah to eat some raw fish with you fools, I ain't gonna go for "cheap."
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jan 11, 2007 - 03:58pm PT
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Yes.
Mac must have her rhyzome treatment!
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Ouch!
climber
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Jan 11, 2007 - 05:43pm PT
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jan 11, 2007 - 06:08pm PT
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Sorry Riley,
it just goes to St George, still 50+ miles to Springdale (hundred plus dollar cab ride? cheaper to rent a car).
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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Jan 11, 2007 - 06:12pm PT
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I never would have realized this if we hadn't had a tight squeeze for time one year to get to a friend's wedding, but you can often fly (United or Delta) pretty reasonably right into St. George. Of course, extra cheap fairs are usually available for Vegas that make it cheaper to do the extra bit of driving, but if you're paying full fare for Vegas it's worth checking out.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jan 11, 2007 - 06:50pm PT
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Kind of already explained that Melissa. Its via Skywest (AKA "Scarewest") which does NOT fly Vegas to St. George.
Those on a tight budget should just fly to Vegas or SLC and carpool.
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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Jan 11, 2007 - 06:57pm PT
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Admittedly, I did not read 50 posts worth of people's Sushi preferences. Sorry.
I wasn't saying that you should try to fly from Vegas to St. George. My point was that you can presently fly into St. George for $30 bucks less than full fare on SW to Vegas. It's worth checking out if time is tight or you missed out on the cheap vegas fares.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jan 11, 2007 - 07:10pm PT
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But thats only if you're coming in via SLC, Phoenix, etc.
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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Jan 11, 2007 - 07:26pm PT
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It was from Oakland and San Francisco w/ one connection (it was SLC when I did it before)...didn't click to see where.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Jan 11, 2007 - 09:07pm PT
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Ouch! (not that ouch....) St. George sure ain't cheaper from NYC!!!
I checked and nonstop to LV is $303(base price plus taxes and crap) and trhe St. George has no nonstop, and was $505(plus taxes and crap).
Not that I would go that route anyway..... I am just ansty for a trip and even though this one is far, far, farrrr away, I checked to feel like I was actually going to be traveling.
3 months and change - too far away. I wish I could afford to go somewhere in Feb.
(p.s. I am eating sushi as I type this....not as good as Nature's sushi, of course. Can't wait!)
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
St. Looney
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Jan 11, 2007 - 10:00pm PT
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Consider it a deal Happie. At this time, from STL, it's 280 to Las Vegas (plus taxes and other assorted costs). And heck, STL is half way there! It'll be worth it though...
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yo
climber
The Eye of the Snail
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Jan 11, 2007 - 10:08pm PT
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Couple years back I had no ride out of the Valley and checked fares back to Cedar City. Greyhound was like $120 one way. I said what the schnykies, let's check airfare. Fres-yes/SLC/Cedar: $108 baby! (Plus $50 haulbag baggage shaft. Doh!)
Then again, 17 hours on a Greyhound that visits Fres-yes, Bakersfield, Barstow AND Vegas...priceless.
PS: Check yer email, Seahawk boy.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Jan 11, 2007 - 10:10pm PT
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The $300(plus) fare is not an issue, though it is a bit higher than I expect. I am not purchasing the ticket now anyway. Will probably do so in the next month or so.
I was just giving an example of the difference on price between going into LV and the other place. And, of course, the layover "adds" to the price of a ticket, in my opinion. I know that for many places, layovers are unaviodable, but one of the "perks" of NYC is direct flights to so many destinations.
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N0_ONE
Social climber
Utah
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Jan 12, 2007 - 01:39am PT
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Thanks again Ron!
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Brutus of Wyde
climber
Old Climbers' Home, Oakland CA
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Jan 12, 2007 - 02:36am PT
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Ikura topped (possibly) with Black Tobiko (or Black Beluga "caviar"... unsure of species of origin without tasting/crunching, ymmv,) ( I love Wasabi Tobiko!) Ebi, Hamachi (or Hokkigai, not sure which, leaning toward hamachi but possibly something entirely else) nice presentation with Shiso rosette, & lemon slices, Yuppi-Maki (CA Rolls with imitation Kani)...
Nice Daikon sprouts, too! not to mention the shredded Daikon bed for the rosette!
"As the frogs say... the first taste is with the eyes..."
Hmmm... seems to me that frogs have awfully long, sticky tongues, and the eyes are primarily for depth perception to aim the tongue... otoh, I guess that makes the statement correct... If the eyes can't taste it, the tongue never will!
nevermind....
Brutus
edited to add: Apologies if the kani is real... Hard to tell from this distance...
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Roman
Trad climber
3 hrs. from Seneca
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Jan 12, 2007 - 08:42am PT
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I will be flying in from DC. The fares to LV look cheapest (~$225). If we coordinated the arrival we could probably share the cost of renting a larger vehicle (bronco or something similar) and it would come out to be similar to the shuttle cost and have room for the amount of gear some of us will have. I think I get discounts with most rental companies through work.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jan 12, 2007 - 12:51pm PT
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Only a few of the routes in this place are very gear intensive, but if you're coming for Zion whole 'nother story.
The roads are all graded and four wheel drive is overkill, but renting a van could be really cheap and effective for a large enough group.
Hey Brutus,
looking forward to cutting with you.
"If the eyes can't taste it, the tongue never will!", are we still talking about the same thing?...
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Jan 14, 2007 - 12:08am PT
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Happie, if you're around, I've given this some thought. You shouldn't plan on flying. Instead, you need to borrow that exotic
Ferarri roadster, and drive. The roadtrip alone, would be almost as much adventure as Fugu!
Also you could finance your trip by letting us each take it for a drive @$1 a spin. I'll commit to at least two, if I make it out.
What could go wrong?
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Jan 14, 2007 - 12:17am PT
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Now that sounds like a plan.....I could even bring Teddy along then, sitting on my lap with paws in the 10 and 4 positions. He'd need to have safety goggles, of course.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jan 15, 2007 - 11:54pm PT
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10 and 4?
What happened to his right paw?
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Jan 16, 2007 - 11:34am PT
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Teddy doesn't do the 10 and 2 position, he's a dog with attitude, and keeps his right paw low like a dude. But got to have the left paw up in sight, in case a homedog is rolling past; then he gives the "barely perceptable paw lift" as a cool dog greeting.....
How's that for avoiding admitting I am gettinsenile and mix up words, thoughts, phrases, and facts on an increasingly consistent basis?
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Jan 16, 2007 - 11:36am PT
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Oh yeah - It is occurring to me that, since the sushifest will now be at the start of my trip, maybe I should stay in the neighborhood a few extra days and climb some new areas..... If anyone is interested in hanging with me, send me a PM. I am thinking maybe staying the Monday and Tuesday or so, and then heading to JTree on Wednesday.
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MisterE
Trad climber
Bellingham, WA
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Jan 16, 2007 - 12:38pm PT
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Looking forward to the feast!!!!!
Nature, I had to bail from Flag due to the storm, now at Queen Creek. I'll call ya Tuesday when I get back to arrange payment.
-Erik
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clustiere
Trad climber
Durango, CO
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Jan 16, 2007 - 05:03pm PT
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dam that sounds fun.
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Brutus of Wyde
climber
Old Climbers' Home, Oakland CA
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Jan 16, 2007 - 06:30pm PT
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Looks to me like Nurse Ratchet and I will be hitting Red Rocks before the fest, so unless I can find a source in Las Vegas, I won't be able to bring Shiso. Any news whether Nature got any of my three checks I sent?
Edited to add: looks like a few good possibilities for getting Shiso in Vegas.
(dropped the first two in the mail without stamps... talk about senility!)
Brutus (I've got one paw in my pocket, and the other's givin' a High-Four!"
Wait... that's Toro, right!?
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TradIsGood
Happy and Healthy climber
the Gunks end of the country
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Jan 16, 2007 - 06:46pm PT
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Really bummed that I can't make this!!!
But it also occurs to me that perhaps in addition to his sushi business, that nature should set up food photography business on the side!
Food Photos By Nature
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Standing Strong
Ice climber
still decidering
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Jan 16, 2007 - 06:50pm PT
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i was thinking i could tack it onto the end of spring break, but the dates don't coincide. it would be fun. we could climb during the day and then at night eat sushi and play flashlight tag!
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 9, 2007 - 02:13pm PT
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might as well bump this just in case
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