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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jul 28, 2010 - 08:31pm PT
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Yes, once again we'll be in the coveted skyboxes of Camp 4, looking down on the plebeians in Yellow Pine and FatTrad, their stern taskmaster. It's going to be rough.
The tentative daily schedule:
5:30 AM: reveille 1 (bagpipes, of course)
5:31 AM: reveille 2 (bear locker percussion, a new twist for this year)
5:40 AM: calisthenics
5:45 AM: dip in Merced
5:50 AM: porridge (lumpy, no sugar or raisins)
6:00 AM: litter sticks, vests, and garbage bags (four large, four medium) issued
6:05 - 12:00: litter pickup; minimum quantity 100 kg/person/day
12:00 - 12:05: lunch (DIY)
12:05 - 17:30: litter pickup
17:35: supper (baked beans or sardines, on alternate nights)
18:00: uninhibted revelry at FaceLift social events
22:00: bed, quiet hours; transgressors imprisoned overnight in bear box
Team motto: Floggings will continue until morale improves.
OK, I made all that up. Could you tell? But jstan and I, and a few others, arrive five or six days before the FaceLift, to help Ken and the YCA with whatever they need help with in terms of organizing. Yellow Pine isn't available then, so we stay at Camp 4. Once we're there, it's a nuisance to move, especially as I usually stay for a few days after the FaceLift.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Jul 28, 2010 - 09:20pm PT
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We should have Ken pull a trick on JStan and send him an email saying he is booked to camp at Yellow Swines. And then when John politely inquires and suggests perhaps there's been an error, that he should be in C4.... Ken comes back with "Sorree - all booked up. And unfortunately it
's tight in the Pines, too, with all the press this thing's getting. So we have mapped out the c/g and assigned tent spaces(10X10 foot squares, and he is between Anastasia and Lynne on the sides, and Crowley and "Man Down" Timmy at the head and feet...
hahahah
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jul 28, 2010 - 09:43pm PT
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Ya know, Anders, at the PBC we used to wake (and some bake) to an incredibly loud and extended version of Jimi's Star Spangled Banner, our own reville. Over a dozen or so years, I grew to anticipate, then crave it. May not be understandable for Canadians, I may get it due to my partial UK heritage... ;-)
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Jul 28, 2010 - 10:16pm PT
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Fixed it for ya -
The tentative daily schedule:
5:30 AM: reveille 1 (bagpipes, of course)
5:31 AM: reveille 2 (bear locker percussion, a new twist for this year)
5:40 AM: chase and catch Anders
5:45 AM: dip Anders in Merced
5:50 AM: go back to sleep
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jul 28, 2010 - 10:20pm PT
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Hey, you don't think it's me that will be playing the bagpipes in the morning, do you?
Although it's possible that there are times when I would benefit from a dip in the river.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jul 29, 2010 - 12:35am PT
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Any word on what the "special projects" are this year? Those are the best!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jul 29, 2010 - 12:57am PT
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If life goes as planned, getting to FL early and staying in C4. It will never be the same. (I hope.) Need to figure out "An Evening Out for Campfourites." What can we do ? Concert, poetic readings, remembering our climbing roots.......Anyone want to do Something Fun ? Suggestions ? lynnie
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Jul 29, 2010 - 02:55pm PT
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Well, shucky dogs.
Have fun, you lucky ones that get to go!!!!!
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silentone
Mountain climber
wisconsin
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Jul 30, 2010 - 02:39am PT
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I'm a an old n00b who has been lurking out here for sometime. This seems like the time to break my silence. I would really like to come down for this event. Is it to late to request a campsite? Should I contact Chicken Skinner directly or will he check this thread again? Also a big hello to all of you!!!!!!!!111111111
Cheers
S.O.
edit
Thanks for replys Captain or Skully and JoeyF
Sent PM to Ken
See you there
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Captain...or Skully
Big Wall climber
Transporter Room 2
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Jul 30, 2010 - 02:42am PT
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I would contact him directly, at this point.
Howdy.
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JOEY.F
Social climber
sebastopol
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Jul 30, 2010 - 02:46am PT
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S.O.
The Skinner might have a spot somewhere. Shoot him an E. You will have more fun than humans are allowed to have. Weee!
Hey Capt'n, are you comming too?
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Bertrand
climber
California
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Jul 30, 2010 - 03:18am PT
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In case the bagpipes hiccup on the 5:30am reveille, I can always play it on my banjo.
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Anastasia
climber
hanging from a crimp and crying for my mama.
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Aug 19, 2010 - 02:47pm PT
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Did you guys forget me? I'll be back from Greece by then. Not only that, I am actually leaving the island in less than 12 hours and yes, I'm happy to be heading home. Plus this time I'm bring Bill along to facelift. Yes, strangely he actually has the time.
See you there.
Anastasia
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Aug 19, 2010 - 03:20pm PT
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Aug 19, 2010 - 05:18pm PT
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a decade of being Bi, what?
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Aug 19, 2010 - 05:23pm PT
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Bi-polar: Republican and Jewish.
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Slakkey
Big Wall climber
From Back to Big Wall Baby
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Aug 20, 2010 - 11:37am PT
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Maybe time to start a new thread just sayin
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MisterE
Social climber
Cinderella Story, Outa Nowhere
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Six months until Facelift bump!
Just heard from Ken:
The first evening program is Tuesday September 20th. Wednesday
the 21st is the first clean-up day and will go through the 25th.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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You say that like yer looking forward to it, hehehehe...
Congrats, dude!
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NigelSSI
Trad climber
B.C.
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Looks like I'll be in the valley then if plans work out.
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