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Bruce Morris
Social climber
Belmont, California
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Dec 20, 2012 - 04:18pm PT
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Well, the $2300 price tag doesn't exceed my budget, but factoring in an extra $4K to bring along a 5-star escort from SF puts it beyond my monthly disposable income unless I borrow on my equity. Want to save that for a rainy day however . . .
Tempting nonetheless, but maybe next year?
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 20, 2012 - 05:12pm PT
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I paid $850.00 for a single night at the Awhanee last summer, so $2300.00 for three nights in a private cabin plus dinner sounds like a screaming deal.
I'll have what he's having.
I paid $450 for a night in the city one time and felt hollow and empty, raped by the system.
I'm sure it's a grand affair, but pomp and circumstance doesn't hold water with me.
What's the cache, the draw for an event like this?
I'm not downing on the gala, just wondering why people pay so much for contrived events. Is it status?
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paul roehl
Boulder climber
california
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Dec 20, 2012 - 05:15pm PT
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When I worked there Mary Curry was still living in a very modern apartment (compared to the rest of the hotel) on, I believe, the fifth floor, maybe the sixth. The elevator door opened right into her living space. It was pretty wild... always fantasized having the place as my own!
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Fish Finder
Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 20, 2012 - 05:56pm PT
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Thanks for the suggestion coz
Thought about it earlier but that was the push I needed
Posted on Ebay yesterday when I listed here
You have to be preapproved to list lodging there so I listed it under entertainment,tickets
On SF and Los Angeles Craiglist
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10b4me
Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
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Dec 20, 2012 - 06:28pm PT
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Some day when I win the 300 million lottery, I'll just move in to a high end suite full time.
+1
This has turned out to be a horrible site for dating
tell me about it
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Dec 20, 2012 - 11:00pm PT
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2 employees dressed like peasants for the Bracebridge dinner...Peter Minks X wife, R-Terry Counts & Beth -L.
oops, my other picture was too big....
Greg good luck selling your tickets..
Sally, The jester was juggling flaming sterno cans..so when he dropped one, the gel spread, people screamed..and a employee grabbed the fire extinguisher and put out the fire...at least that's my memory..that it was little sternos...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Dec 21, 2012 - 12:58am PT
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I have all the ingredients but the $$$. No worries tho. Life is good.
Great to see you at the Facelift, Fishfinder, you are an awesome person.
Cheers and Love, lynnie
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
bouldering
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Dec 21, 2012 - 01:22am PT
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Who wants to spend a romantic Christmas in Yosemite ... Would my wife have to know about it?
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cleo
Social climber
the canyon below the Ditch!!!!
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Dec 21, 2012 - 04:30am PT
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Here's an idea:
Make it a lottery, say $20 for a chance to win here on ST. Any amount raised *over* your cost donate to the Supertopo charity of your choice (access fund, various get-well/best-wishes folks in need, etc.)
Sell 115 tix to recoup, sell more and someone benefits?
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Tobia
Social climber
Denial
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Dec 21, 2012 - 08:14am PT
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Is the sweet shop still in the Ahwahnee? Fond memories of having a milkshake or a banana split there. I remember once spending my last $3 on one of those treats; so I wouldn't have to worry about what I needed to save it for.
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Rockin' Gal
Trad climber
Boulder
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Dec 21, 2012 - 11:11am PT
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Love the pic, Nita! Terry Counts was my roommate for awhile at the dorm. I must have been at the other end of the dining room for the jester excitement.
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frank wyman
Mountain climber
helena montana
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Dec 21, 2012 - 02:49pm PT
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Rockin'gal Hope you have a wonderful christmas... Now that it looks that the world won't end today Guess I'll just sit in my underground bunker and eat my stash of "MRES"....but I will do it in style...With belgian linen and engraved Ahwahnee silverware...haha...Frank..
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Fish Finder
Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 21, 2012 - 03:40pm PT
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This may be the last offer. $1500 Anyone!
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Dec 21, 2012 - 03:45pm PT
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I would split it with someone? any takers, I will bivy on the floor, might be the only chance I have to do this.
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Fish Finder
Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 21, 2012 - 03:48pm PT
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Cosmic.....
dont you play one of the Jesters?
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John M
climber
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Dec 21, 2012 - 04:22pm PT
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I just put it out there among teacher friends in Fresno. One or two have hubbies who make good money. I hope you don't mind.
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Fish Finder
Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 21, 2012 - 04:58pm PT
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Thanks for the help John M
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Dec 21, 2012 - 05:10pm PT
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How about a Romantic Warrior Christmas. Think that's ever been done in winter?
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Fish Finder
Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 21, 2012 - 05:33pm PT
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Of Grand Proportion
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zBrown
Ice climber
chingadero de chula vista
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Dec 21, 2012 - 05:43pm PT
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FF:
If you threw in a few extras (e.g trip up to the lake to see plane remnants and possibly score some antique weed), you'd probably have better luck.
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