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nature
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Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 8, 2007 - 05:36pm PT
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Just a thought.... If you think this is something you might be interested in post here or zap me an email and let me know. It is The Doctors idea. Maybe not a bad one.
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mark miller
Social climber
Reno
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I have to be in Vegas that weekend how about a redrock fest?
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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I'm going to have ten days off in the time frame....hmmm!
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Prod
Social climber
Charlevoix, MI
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Christa and Prod could be in??? How for is it from the Salt Lake airport?
Prod.
BTW Nature, It was great meeting you and thanks for the good eats.
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 8, 2007 - 06:18pm PT
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looks like about 280 miles from SLC to the creek.
Yeah Prod... it was great to meet you as well.
I'm sure the Reverend Peganmonkeyboy would make this one. It'd be his shortest journey of all of them.
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Standing Strong
Trad climber
northern cali fall with the sunshine
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OH snap. hell yea.
i don't make plans in advance because my schedule is too unpredictable, but if i can, i will.
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Matt
Trad climber
never ever pissing into the wind
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this one i would make for sure
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Prod
Social climber
Charlevoix, MI
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Tarbuster, get your sh#t in gear....
Prod.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Ah, man. I do an annual Jtree trip for that week. Hmmm.....
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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Great idea.
I can probably swing with this fest.
Does Burning Barn know any Wu-Tang?
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 8, 2007 - 06:33pm PT
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AC - LMAO!!!! seriously!
This is the beginning of the prime time to be in the creek. The party that weekend will be huge and it'll have little to do with my sushi tent serving up goods.
Too bad Alan the Brit doesn't cross the border any longer.
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Standing Strong
Trad climber
northern cali fall with the sunshine
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hahahahhaha, words can't describe what perfect timing that is for me. how long does it take to drive out there from the southern end of the northern sierra? i'm only an hour from nevada. yes, i know ic is in utah.
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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"Since I can't make it, I think this is a bad idea."
Lord help me, I agree with A. Crowley
~Susan
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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There are too many turkeys at the creek that weekend anyway.
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paganmonkeyboy
Trad climber
the blighted lands of hatu
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temptation !...and prod - its 4-5 hours from here, depending on traffic in the canyon, disdain for laws involving velocity, and general sunspot activity (disrupts speed radar - shhhh...) 4 to moab and an hour to the creek is the usual...
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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With the hanky-hangers convention last week it took a half hour just to get through town.
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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SStrong ~12hrs(?) from Reno.
Wonder what kinda shape 510ow will be in by then?
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christa Marsh
Sport climber
traverse city, mi
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FUN, FUN, FUN Nature!
We're looking into flights.
Let us know if anything changes.
Yeah, another climbing trip for the frickin' Michiganders!
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 8, 2007 - 10:08pm PT
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Don't book any flights.
If it does happen (looking likely) I figure we'll do sushi on Friday and Saturday (24th/25th) after the Turkeyday party.
Give me three or four more days to tally heads and then I'll (probably announce).
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maldaly
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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I'LL BE IN THE HOOD WITH THE FAMILY. SIGN US UP!
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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I haven't had time to go by my mechanic to see how the 510OW project is going... not sure what my Thanksgiving plan is though... going to Indian Creek is really really tempting though....
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 8, 2007 - 10:31pm PT
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well... if malcolm is in I don't see how to knott make it a plan!
SCHAAAAWEEEEEEEET!
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
St. Looney
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Hmmmm. I have that time off. I just need to see how much $$$$$ for an airline ticket and transportation to IC. seems like a nice way to spend turkey day. A real possibility...
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10b4me
climber
Leaving a wet site C4 in TMCG
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just got back from my first trip there. happened to meet Maldaly while there. he is a super person.
anyway, wish I could go back. it is a fun place to climb.
Crimpergirl, you might be able to fly into Grand Junction. I did once from Hell A.
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Nefarius
Big Wall climber
Fresno, CA
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I have 11 days off scheduled around this time... I might be foregoing JTree for this!
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The Doctor
Social climber
Da Bronx
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I believe Thanksgiving to be the quintessential paradoxical American holiday. Hooray for the food, yet sad for our native brothers and sisters. However I have been at several rockin' feasts at the Creek and the thought of eating Nature's awesome treats mixed with a little of the magic red sand right after climbing some of the best cracks on earth is making me salivate right now. If you thought St George was a blast(Sushi Fest 1), Flagstaff was debaucherous(Sushi Fest 2), and the Yosemite Facelift gluttonous(SushiFest 2.5), Then The Creek(SushiFest 4) will be supercallafragilisticespealadocious! No disrespect to SushiFest 3(J-Tree), I just love The Creek. I expect all the usual suspects to be in attendance, Pagan, Crimpie, Mister E. Pencil Envy, Radical and family, Mal, Tar, my dog, etc...and just to clarify the Big Party is traditionally held the Saturday after the Thursday holiday, so ya'll can't use family obligations as an excuse to not be there. Keep bugging Nature and this thing will happen big time. Peace, The Dr.
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maui_mark
climber
under a coconut tree
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Yeah the Doctor is in the house. Howz it.
Doc....how about climbing "vision quest" with me. I know its an easy route.
But I want to (it its possible) BASE the summit.
Email me at seldomseen007@hotmail.com
I'll be in the Moab/IC area from Nov. 15-26...Fresh from Maui. Let me know if you need any pineapples?
Aloha, Mark
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The Doctor
Social climber
Da Bronx
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Hey Mark, Believe it or not I've never done Vision Quest, so it's on. See you there.
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Pennsylenvy
Gym climber
Fannie's Crack
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Doug,
you'll have to make a sushi boat for me....go up to Moab and throw it in the Colorodo. Will be on day 2 of my river trip. Figure by about day 25 we might see it.
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maldaly
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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stich...???
Are you serious?!?!? Live in Denver and never been to the CREEK? You poor impoverished soul.
Get thee to the Creek!
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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That's a nice time to be down among the wingate...I think the brother and I, perhaps more, could come down...
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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IC is only about 8 hour drive for me. Have yet to make it there. But I'm working on fixing that soon...
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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I can't do it....already have a dog boarding at my place for that weekend.
Sounds like it's a happening though - so HAVE FUNNNNN!!!
Besides, it's too close to the JTree trip for me and I am supposed to be starting to save money for my big April Fools secret plan to quit NYC and go on a 2 year road trip(shhhh...don't tell anyone. How I can fund this is so beyond me I can't fathom, yet I can tell my mind has made itself up - just trying to get the body to follow).
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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I just rolled off the couch onto my asss and am ready to make this tres-hip-must-do social affair.
Also ready for a few soft, consecutive, 10- hand jams; now where's my rack...
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Prod
Social climber
Charlevoix, MI
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Atta boy "Roy"
Prod.
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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You gotta go greg, just so you know how brave you really are when you climb in Sedona!
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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No way Jay, that Sedona Schnebley Hill formation rock is BOMBER!!! Ask the Doctor!!!
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Prod
Social climber
Charlevoix, MI
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Hey,
What guide book do I want to get for that area?
Prod.
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yerbamategoddess
Social climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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The one The Doctor wrote. Published by the Sharp End - David Bloom's.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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A very nice book, as a bonus it features some nicely positioned historical pieces.
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Prod
Social climber
Charlevoix, MI
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The Doctor who lives in Flag., who used to be a Chiropractor and is currently a baker? Great guy, what is the book called?
Prod.
Edit... Found it.
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MisterE
Social climber
Across town from Easy Street
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I haven't missed a 'fest yet, and this will be no exception.
I'm in! Looking forward to seeing you all again, esp Mal and Tar!
(and getting my ass kicked on the wingate)
E
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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I was gonna joke that the dr might have a sugestion, if you haven't been there that one will set you up.
I concur on that schnebly hill b-salt
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Prod
Social climber
Charlevoix, MI
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It's gotta happen now. I just purchaced the book.
How many SF's will this make Erik?
Prod.
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paganmonkeyboy
Trad climber
the blighted lands of hatu
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ya know prod - you and christa could prolly ride in the jetta with me from slc i fyou wanted to...save gas and rental, but it is a tad loud with that stupid tailpipe on there...
where are we thinking this is happening ? the jacks ? dust bowl ? should an advanced party go snag some real estate before hand ?
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 9, 2007 - 05:28pm PT
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IT has been suggested to me that the camp where they hold the splitter camp would be perfect. It would be a great idea if someone could head out early and establish camp. I'm not sure when I'll make it down.
Looks like prod and crista have flights booked so this thing IS going to happen.
I think what I'll do is this:
$5 facilitation fee (my stuff like my pop-up tent, etc. is taking a beating so this seems fair) and the typical $30/head/night. Two nights. soo... $65 total. You can paypal me (and if you feel generous add an extra buck or two to cover the ripoff) or send to my home snail mail addy.
Wheeee!!!!
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maldaly
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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nature,
The Splitter camp site is perfect. It's called Creek Pasture and it now has a sign and a kiosk. It's 3/4 mile past the Davis canyon on the right. Here's the view looking East:
and here's the view looking West:
The word is out about this site so it's a good idea to get it staked out somehow. There are two prime places for a large tent scene. The first is on the left just as you drop down into the cottonwood bottom and the other is caddy-corner across the site.
Mal
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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I guess the view is OK...
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Prod
Social climber
Charlevoix, MI
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Hey Nature,
Make sure BJ gets a formal invite, he sounds like a blast.
Prod.
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paganmonkeyboy
Trad climber
the blighted lands of hatu
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how early would we have to get there to snag such pristine real estate before the holiday week I wonder...
friday night the previous week ? sunday night maybe ?
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 9, 2007 - 06:36pm PT
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Without even trying I have a list of 22 folks that have expressed moderate to serious interest. 24 hours later.... damn crack/sushi junkies!
If anyone can spearhead the mission to secure one of the group sites that would rule our worlds. Who's up for the mission?
What are our other options? This could be a big party.
Prod, will do! We prefer the [insert nita's word here] ones, eh?
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paganmonkeyboy
Trad climber
the blighted lands of hatu
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i might be able to - but i'd have to head into town every day to work MTW...
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maui_mark
climber
under a coconut tree
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Hell Yeah Doctor Dave. How many ropes to the ground to rap? I might bring out enought to fix it
I'd like to maybe do laps on jumping it if there is a good exit point... :)
There are some clean sides off of the King of Pain to exit from hopfully, if not just good times climbing with you.
I would like to jump castleton as well. Im coming to relax and mainly to jump and catch up with friends. Any climbing I get is a bonus.
email me and shoot me your phone #.
Aloha, mark
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mark miller
Social climber
Reno
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Can't we get through JT sushifest First, and by the way how long of a drive is it to Moab plus from Vegas? I'm feeling rather forlorn knowing that no mater how hard we climb, Party, Play kick ass r-n r and eat sushi like Pagan roman emperors JT is Gonna fall short of ICSF4. Lets see if JTSFesters can take that little event over the TOP, I'll do my part...
Doug don't hold the good stuff back for the wankers at the creek(Please).
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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It's Ok Mark, Nature is our impresario de festival.
He must.
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mark miller
Social climber
Reno
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Yo TAR is that french for a drain in the middle of the floor?
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Absolutely Jody.
I dunno what it means Mark, I just made it up.
But he must.
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Riotch
Trad climber
Kayenta, Arizona
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Its on! Baby I'm sooooo there
Ahow-how how how
Would Burning Barn give me a second chance? I've been rehearsing.....
Riotch
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mark miller
Social climber
Reno
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Riotch if you can play modal lead guitar and bass you can have my spot in the "embers".
Long burn the Barn..... Oh yeah bring a PA also.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jody,
I won't be there to protect you!
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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I've tried.
You think you can do better? Go for it.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Bring your camera gear Jody.
If you have not been, you are in for a visual feast.
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paganmonkeyboy
Trad climber
the blighted lands of hatu
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holy sh#t that's funny nita, i'm in tears ;-)
tell andy i say hey !
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 10, 2007 - 12:31pm PT
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Riotch.... why would you need a second chance.... Once you are in the band man, you're in the band!
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 10, 2007 - 03:59pm PT
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Anti-spam bump.
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The Doctor
Social climber
Da Bronx
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Oct 10, 2007 - 10:20pm PT
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Yo Riley, you know that me, Mister E., Pencil envy, PMB and you are the only topoers to have made all the official fests, so you better be there brother. The Doctor
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Oct 10, 2007 - 10:23pm PT
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DR's orders Riley.
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paganmonkeyboy
Trad climber
the blighted lands of hatu
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Oct 10, 2007 - 11:57pm PT
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dude ! i'm so there - let me see if i can get the days off from work - i think i can...
finger of fate ? sun devil chimney ? i've been staring at the titan for years now, waiting to get on that beast...
we could shoot low and just go for the kingfisher - still would be fun as sh#t...in any case they are two days of fix and fire at pmb speed, plus the walk to and from...
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paganmonkeyboy
Trad climber
the blighted lands of hatu
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Oct 11, 2007 - 12:48am PT
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hehe - we bailed off pitch 3 on that route last year - i'd be psyched to tick it...
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Riotch
Trad climber
Kayenta, Arizona
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Oct 11, 2007 - 08:40am PT
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Hey man,
We ought to think about an advanced party to secure a site for the 'Fest. I remember Turkey day can be a bit crowded at the Creek.
I'd be into meeting someone there on the weekend before, I gotta work on Mon & Tues, though. If we could get someone to squat on a site for a couple days.....
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MisterE
Social climber
Across town from Easy Street
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Oct 11, 2007 - 11:37am PT
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I've got a friend showing up at the creek on the 21st. He's not a ST poster, but probably could hold down the site if I asked him. Thoughts?
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paganmonkeyboy
Trad climber
the blighted lands of hatu
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Oct 11, 2007 - 12:16pm PT
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if me and riley are there for a tower we could be there early and might be able to claim it too...i still gotta find out if i'm getting the week off or not...
i *could* drive down the friday night the weekend before and see if it is available...or maybe the sunday before the week would be better ?
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handsome B
Gym climber
SL,UT
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Oct 11, 2007 - 12:45pm PT
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there are a lot of great camping spots in the mountains around moab
climbing too . . .
think outside the creek
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paganmonkeyboy
Trad climber
the blighted lands of hatu
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Oct 11, 2007 - 02:13pm PT
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B makes an interesting point there...but i think part of this was to experience the madness of thanksgiving at the creek...
i'd be happy anywhere there's rocks to climb and fish to eat...
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MisterE
Social climber
Across town from Easy Street
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Oct 11, 2007 - 02:27pm PT
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Who's bringin' the deep-fried turkey, is what we (secretly) want to know ;P
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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Oct 11, 2007 - 05:18pm PT
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Man, I'd love to go, but my 17 year old (always kind of an "indoor girl") does not want to go camping. I remember a Thanksgiving Day at Indian Creek back in 1990. Clean Dan Grandusky organized it. Bunch of folks from Denver/Boulder and SLC brought various parts of the dinner. It snowed Wednesday night into Thursday, but we still had a great time.
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 11, 2007 - 07:11pm PT
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It's certainly not out of the question to consider going elsewhere. Problem is much of the crowd wouldn't be into it. I like to have people standing around the sushibar.
Radical: excellent job working on your wife. I'm sure she understands. And what the Doctor said is true - there is only a handful of hardcore sushifesters left (actaully, Ron O should be in the last, maybe a few others). It'll be interesting to see who the last one standing is (even money on The Doctor).
One person has already sent me funds. I think I already stated that means "IT's ON!". I wish I could make a career out of this - though that fleet of trawlers is a pretty sweet deal (fish is free to me).
On squatting a site: Rich is in K-Town so he's only 3 hours away or so. I like the idea very much of nabbing the site early - like the weekend before.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Oct 11, 2007 - 07:23pm PT
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By T-day I'd recommend going to a low elevation like the creek.
That upper tier cragging can get pretty chilly. Even down low the mornings will be quite cold.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Oct 11, 2007 - 07:27pm PT
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I think Malcom's original suggestion is great, but we all agree it will likely require something like a week in advance stakeout.
If some few of us can dovetail an extended fall Canyonlands trip to fit that footprint, we'd be set.
Otherwise, what about reserve pay-site options? I'm not versed on them and doubt there are any down in the creek, but a buddy I know uses one, with tables & bathrooms, at the other end of the park, up by dead horse point. Isn't there a more established site just up on the rim? (white rim maybe, sounds windy though) Anybody know more?
And Ron is correct, we really need to try to make it happen down low.
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The Doctor
Social climber
Da Bronx
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Oct 11, 2007 - 10:04pm PT
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Hey everyone, regarding the site for the party, traditionally the Saturday evening festivities are held at the end of The Bridger Jack road on the right side, just before a fence and just before the road starts curving around the mesa. There is an excellent flat spot of slickrock on the right, which makes for an easy clean up and good spot for a fire. We've had over 100 people at this spot before.Just an idea. The Dr.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Oct 11, 2007 - 10:19pm PT
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That's a pretty good idea too DR.
From what you're saying, it sounds as though it is big enough that an advance occupation is maybe less an issue/need as well?
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 11, 2007 - 10:38pm PT
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I like the idea of holding it where they do the splitter camp. That said, it sounds like we should have no problem finding a place in "The Creek". I'd prefer to be in/around where the rest of the party animals will be. Gotta keep this of legendary status.
Added to the list: Medium Sooze has also been at both sushifests (the facelift doesn't count). Looks like she and P. Envy will lose their status though as neither can attend. Oh well...
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paganmonkeyboy
Trad climber
the blighted lands of hatu
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Oct 11, 2007 - 10:44pm PT
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we're gonna need a portable jacuzzi too ;-)
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maui_mark
climber
under a coconut tree
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Oct 12, 2007 - 02:50am PT
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Heavy Duty needs to be there for some "Legendary" Status Nature.
Hope his Visa is good :)
He can do the Roman Candle Hula-Hoop and shoot fireworks at everyone while they run-away hahaha....
Good times, Good times.
Aloha
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 12, 2007 - 03:15am PT
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Yo Mark...
Though I understand and appreciate the legendary parties Heavy Duty has instigated, we're simply not trying to compete with six turkeys buried in the ground and cooking until done. In fact, it is with great consideration, that our party begins the day after turkey day. Naw... in fact, we're of a legend that differs greatly than his. This (Indian Creek) is yet another stop on the SushiFest tour 2007. It's not about the party as much as it's about the raw fish in obscure and isolated places (WHAT?!?! raw fish in the desert?!?!?). Though certainly his presence would make the ICSF more legendary it is not required. The Doctor will back me up on this one I can be certain.
I've not seen Heavy Duty since I visited him in Squamish on my journey north to the Vampire Spires (he scored us a huge sack). I think about his last words to us were something along the lines of "Oh Man... I just ate a bunch of mushrooms, the X is hitting me pretty hard but the acid is starting to wear off".
He needs his Visa, dammit!
You in for sushi or what?
Peace,
Nature
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deez nuts
Trad climber
Scottsdale
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Oct 12, 2007 - 12:19pm PT
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nature Iam in, so will it be the splitter camp or by the brider Jacks?
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Dick_Lugar
Trad climber
Indiana
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Oct 12, 2007 - 12:25pm PT
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100! Gang Bang!...oh, this isn't the "Swinger's" blog?...sorry! Have fun!
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Oct 12, 2007 - 01:12pm PT
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Ann Coulter will be there pulling a train, Dick.
(But only for perfect splitters.)
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Oct 30, 2007 - 02:56pm PT
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Who's going from the Bay Area? old wides?
Just got confirmation from Mike/Fred that he he's in. I'll pony up tomorrow. It's a long way with to go solo, considering gas, but I will if it comes to that.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Crack Wars on The Rectory, a Charlie Fowler thang.
pitch 1 perf hands
pitch 2 nice OW
pitch 3 overhung flared fist (crux)
pitch 4 fingers (short)
Katy Cassidy leading
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