NEEDED: climbing 'nanny' in JT - March 2011

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Steve L

Gym climber
SUR
Feb 1, 2011 - 11:47am PT
How did that a-hole get my daughter's booties?!
pud

climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
Feb 1, 2011 - 11:59am PT
You are camping with three other families but you want a stranger to watch your kids while you climb?

As the parent of three I suggest involving your children in the entire experience. If that means you don't get to climb hard for a little while, that's ok.
At 3 years old, I'm sure your children want to be involved in everything you do.
Jobee

Social climber
El Portal Ca.
Feb 1, 2011 - 12:02pm PT
-tinker b is the only person who could do this while smiling all day long!

Hope your having a good time down in the desert, be safe, have fun; days are getting longer now.
See you around El Portal come spring.

Jo




justthemaid

climber
Jim Henson's Basement
Feb 1, 2011 - 12:02pm PT
I think T*R may have the best suggestion actually... now that all the paranoia has been whipped up and the flaming has begun.

PS: I wouldn't underestimate Tucker. He's a man of many talents ;) He could teach the little guys to trundle like a pro.
SofCookay

climber
Feb 1, 2011 - 12:15pm PT
References from the parents? Sue happy? Really???

Agreed - T*R has a great suggestion. Also, just a thought, it sounds like you have a big enough group that you are camping with that you could take shifts watching the kids. It'll save you some money plus you'd have someone you know/trust watching your kids.

Good luck to you and have a wonderful vacation - Joshua Tree is a magical place!

ontheedgeandscaredtodeath

Trad climber
San Francisco, Ca
Feb 1, 2011 - 12:16pm PT
Why is getting a babysitter a big deal? Throw down some snacks, take care of a few "Code Browns," earn a little $.
Steve L

Gym climber
SUR
Feb 1, 2011 - 12:17pm PT
He did yer daughter in the BOOTY???...

Don't talk about my daughter that way!
ng

Trad climber
southwest
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 1, 2011 - 12:31pm PT
thanks to 'Lolli' for an ounce of sanity;

people sure love to give unsolicited advice...

my and wife are structuring our vacation and climbing as we choose;

as stated prior, we're notting running off on our own to the Wonderland while the kids sit in the campground.

we just want an extra pair of hands at the crag. pretty simple.
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
Feb 1, 2011 - 12:38pm PT
locker:

Was she hot?
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
Feb 1, 2011 - 12:43pm PT
Yeah that's pushing the envelope. If you were say, 14, wow, you'd be my hero ;)

I'll never understand people who do that.
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
Feb 1, 2011 - 12:48pm PT
Pervert...
pud

climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
Feb 1, 2011 - 12:59pm PT
Lolli Wrote:

" Me myself, I'm not very much into toddlers... To tell the truth, I don't like children very much at all. :-)"

Not exactly the person i'd take advice from, but that's just me.

pud

climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
Feb 1, 2011 - 01:02pm PT
Locker, i know you have an AWESOME son.
That didn't happen by accident. You're a great dad.

Edit:
if folks are going to post things like this they should expect all kinds of input, good and bad.
Thier job is clear. It is thier responsibilty to decide what is best for the kids.

All the advice from non-parents is entertaining and interesting.
It gives me more insight into a world I left many years ago.
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
Feb 1, 2011 - 01:03pm PT
"It's ONLY climbing and they are ONLY young ONCE..."

Yeah, and one bad decision can make them old real fast...
klk

Trad climber
cali
Feb 1, 2011 - 01:12pm PT
I'd be a little careful asking on the intardweb, especially supertopo... have you see the people who hang around this place?

they were misled by the guidebook covers.

heh
Pewf

climber
nederland
Feb 1, 2011 - 01:12pm PT
I agree with Lolli. Babysitting is a relatively common phenomenon...

Most JT routes are under half a rope long. Eighty feet is not fat to stray from one's kiddos, particularly with one parent on the ground belaying most of the time. Extra hands are needed to keep the little ones safe while someone is climbing and someone belaying. And they can always ask for references, meet the people first, and in a small climbing community ask around about volunteers.

I haven't yet managed to leave my little girl with a sitter (I haven't yet gotten up the guts to trust someone else), but we have enjoyed letting her play in the daycare at the local gym. It's been nice to actually climb (even plastic) together after a couple years not able to. Good luck, ng.


Gal

Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
Feb 1, 2011 - 01:25pm PT
This request doesn't seem like a big deal to me. You'll find someone good and have a great time on your trip. Good luck!

:)
John Moosie

climber
Beautiful California
Feb 1, 2011 - 01:38pm PT
LOL, man this is a funny thread. Ya joins the taco and you get all kinds of advice.

My half cent. (deflation) or maybe thats all its worth.

He said he isn't leaving the kids alone with the babysitter. He is taking them with him to the crag. He just wants an extra set of hands at the base. 3 year old twins are a handful. I think he is trying to do a good thing for himself and his family and his friends. He said he has looked around for help. He is going on a trip, so bringing someone has its own issues.

As for references. I think Lynne was right to see if he knew anyone she knew. The climbing community is small. Sometimes Women need to be more careful then men do.

As for my resume for answering questions about raising kids. I don't have kids of my own, but my sister lived with me with her two boys for 6 years. One was 2 and one was a newborn. I changed plenty of diapers. The youngest wasn't completely potty trained until he was almost 3. We did have to push him a bit though to get it done. Now he is about to graduate from university. He still has mental scars from us pushing him to get potty trained. ( just kidding.. haha )
Moof

Big Wall climber
Orygun
Feb 1, 2011 - 01:42pm PT
3 years old in diapers... Maybe the parents should hire someone to dope slap them.
hossjulia

Social climber
Eastside
Feb 1, 2011 - 03:05pm PT
dang, must really be cold out............
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