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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Sep 10, 2008 - 10:09am PT
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Neebee, we will ALL miss your gracious presence at the Lift :(
I for one will take in many extra breaths for you and give your howdies to Chicken Skinner, WBraun and all...: ) Lynne
Edit: Sorry can't help with info Happi, I'm to far south. But perhaps Ed or someone will help you out. :D
NATURE: Do you still need fresh eggs ????? conversation from some months ago.... If so quanto es ?
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Sep 10, 2008 - 11:37am PT
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for travel in and out of SFO please note that you can take BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) directly to the airport, however, you must add the appropriate travel times...
it runs from many major cities in the Bay Area, it runs a reasonable schedule and it actually cost competitive with a single person driving to the airport.
As for Whole Foods, SFO is located in South San Francisco, not a hugely diversified neighborhood, the closest seems to be in San Mateo, 1010 Park Place (94403), but they are also in Berkeley, and in San Ramon or Walnut Creek (a slight detour from I-580 on your way to the Yosemite). These two towns are your last best hope if you need to go to Whole Foods. There are many other such markets in the Bay Area, you can check out Healthy Highways for a good list of places to get stuff in the area (and any area for that matter).
Sounds like you will need to pick up some gear for camping, though the Mountain Shop in the Valley could help out with some stuff, though it can be pricey. Try Marmot or REI in Berkeley... what might work is if you take BART to Berkeley, do some shopping and meet your ride there... but that's up to you!
If you are a nervous traveller you want to be at SFO no less than 2 hours before your flight. Make sure you "know the drill" to get through security. I don't know how much time it takes to get through the regular security line (I go through the "premium" line because I fly so much). From the Valley to SFO will take a minimum of 4.5 hours, but if you happen to pick a weekend when the SF Giants and the 49ers are playing, and there is a giant parade scheduled, you're going to run into traffic. Add another hour (you're nervous). So a cushy schedule has you leaving the Valley 9 hours earlier... or 6:20am departure... My guess is that if you actually do that you'll be sitting in the airport with a lot of time on your hands.
In my profession, we say "if you're not missing half of your flights you're spending too much time in the airport." But you're in luck, there are lots of flights from SFO to NY... you're flying from Kennedy, right?
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Sep 10, 2008 - 04:07pm PT
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happy bump
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Jaybro
Social climber
wuz real!
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Sep 10, 2008 - 04:19pm PT
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You here yet, happi?
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MisterE
Social climber
My Inner Nut
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Sep 10, 2008 - 05:37pm PT
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
From: Livermore, CA
"happy bump"
Was THAT the move Ken was doing last year?
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Sep 10, 2008 - 05:54pm PT
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Thanks, Ed. I'll probably plan to leave at 7am...That will get me there at noon, with time to be late because of saying goodbye to people. And it has a built-in buffer to futz around along the way.
I know the drill for airport security and even when I make terrible mistakes, like forgetting to remove a tube of toothpaste with more than 4 oz in it from my carry-on, I know one cannot win; they must submit to the theft of the paste.
6:20am sounds ungodly too early. 7am seems reasonable.....
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Sep 10, 2008 - 05:56pm PT
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Good one Mr. E. ! Maybe Ken will teach us all the Happy Chicken Bump. : D
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nature
climber
Santa Fe, NM
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Sep 10, 2008 - 06:40pm PT
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I don't think that bump can be taught. You either know it or you do knott.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Sep 10, 2008 - 06:56pm PT
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genetics, you either have it or ya don't.
Nature, getting my lists and checking them twice. I'm sure you got my sushi check !? AND months ago we talked fresh eggs....need them or not ?
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MisterE
Social climber
My Inner Nut
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Sep 10, 2008 - 07:19pm PT
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Things to do before Facelift:
1. Wax bike heavily so Jeff's McCain stickers won't stick. Check.
2. Start drinking/climbing training regiment. Check.
3. Load up on Obama stickers for my friend Fatty, who asked me to bring lots. Check.
4. Nice cushy towel for intergalactic travel in case Ed has some news during the event. Check.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 10, 2008 - 07:23pm PT
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Don't forget your Babel Fish!
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nature
climber
Santa Fe, NM
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Sep 10, 2008 - 07:32pm PT
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Lynne.... yeah, I got your check. I meant to notify you.
As far as Eggs go we'll take as many as you can offer. six or 8 dozen will be gone in no time. Let me know what your count is.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Sep 10, 2008 - 10:18pm PT
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Nature, you tell me. Egg ranch 3 blocks away, 8 dozen easy. Want white or brown, medium, large or xtra large....?
Just feelin' like when Santa Claus was coming to town....!!!Lynnie.
Is everyone feelin' as happy and care free ?
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