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Title: End of Summer?
Post by: JC w KC redux on August 31, 2015, 08:45:05 AM
Fun day yesterday with KC and nelkins.
It was only 87 and quite pleasant in the shade.
The morning started out a little Stinky while Noal went Out to Lunch early.
I think this one is going to be good :)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50268860151_86e15f60e1_z.jpg)
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: JC w KC redux on August 31, 2015, 04:52:52 PM
Don't be fooled by Nelkins' right foot - there is nothing there. The angle of the bulge is also understated.  

Nelkins - they're all so in awe they're speechless :)
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: Brad Young on August 31, 2015, 05:07:37 PM
Damn, I just had my first passing thought about maybe, possibly missing Pinnacles (a little in passing). And it's still summer.

Stop this nonsense!
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: clink on August 31, 2015, 07:03:39 PM
 You and your fugacious climbing season.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: JC w KC redux on August 31, 2015, 07:25:59 PM
Stop this nonsense!

clink - I think he meant stop making sense :)
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: clink on August 31, 2015, 07:49:58 PM
JC, what is the dark crackly stuff at Pinns. A type of lichen or moss?
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: mungeclimber on August 31, 2015, 07:50:45 PM
You and your fugacious climbing season.

fogeta bout it. It's a fugazi.




Nice Nelkins!

Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: JC w KC redux on August 31, 2015, 08:07:32 PM
JC, what is the dark crackly stuff at Pinns. A type of lichen or moss?

cue White Rabbit...

Go ask Alex...I think she'll know...
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: Brad Young on August 31, 2015, 08:33:25 PM

cue White Rabbit...

Go ask Alex...I think she'll know...


You are so old, so '70s. Alex probably reads posts like this and shakes her head in wonderment. Actually so would Alice. If she were on Mudn'Crud.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: NOAL on September 01, 2015, 08:41:19 AM
I'm so bummed about the end of summer.  In a month or so it will become too cold to climb at Pinnacles.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: mynameismud on September 01, 2015, 09:45:06 AM
My summer is really ramping up.  Have about 1 million dollars worth of stuff that is starting to come in that has to get online.  Plus a couple of other events that have to be pushed through.  Currently have a couple of labs that are down.  Management through corporate bureaucracy.  Spent almost all day yesterday either on the phone, in meetings or sending email.

Here's to sweat in your eye.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: clink on September 01, 2015, 10:05:07 AM
Same busy work schedule here. Will have to get fall climbing in.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: Tuff Chik on September 01, 2015, 11:02:57 AM
Will have to get fall climbing in.

I believe that would be autumn climbing - the word "fall" is not allowed  ;D
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: JC w KC redux on September 01, 2015, 12:09:47 PM
I'm so bummed about the end of summer.  In a month or so it will become too cold to climb at Pinnacles.

3 stars :)
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: mynameismud on September 01, 2015, 12:20:54 PM
I believe that would be autumn climbing - the word "fall" is not allowed  ;D

Unless they are big and make for good stories.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: the Kid on September 02, 2015, 12:59:21 PM
JC, what is the dark crackly stuff at Pinns. A type of lichen or moss?

I'm pretty sure you're talking about lichen. You can look at pictures of a bunch of California species here to see if anything matches what your talking about http://californialichens.org/home/photo-galleries/photo-by-spp/ (http://californialichens.org/home/photo-galleries/photo-by-spp/)

Also, I bet you guys don't know what the state lichen is :P : http://californialichens.org/state-lichen/ (http://californialichens.org/state-lichen/)

You are so old, so '70s. Alex probably reads posts like this and shakes her head in wonderment. Actually so would Alice. If she were on Mudn'Crud.
Also you guys are the best work distraction ever. I don't even have to leave my desk to get my fill of the peanut gallery.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: clink on September 02, 2015, 03:21:01 PM
Hey shrimp,  watch it.


Thanks though for the lichen info.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: JC w KC redux on September 02, 2015, 04:13:28 PM
omg - every time I think I have seen it all...

only the kid would know about the CA lichen society - NERD alert! :)

signed...

the peanut gallery

 
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: F4? on September 02, 2015, 06:03:15 PM
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My summer is really ramping up.  Have about 1 million dollars worth of stuff that is starting to come in that has to get online.  Plus a couple of other events that have to be pushed through.  Currently have a couple of labs that are down.  Management through corporate bureaucracy.  Spent almost all day yesterday either on the phone, in meetings or sending email.

Here's to sweat in your eye.

Your point?

Do not neglect your Facebook obligations. I prefer to look busy with Netflix....one 1 screen with the privacy protector on it...then randomly type on the keyboard (disconnected of course).
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: waldo on September 02, 2015, 11:29:50 PM
Dark and flaky? Holmgren sweat.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: mynameismud on September 03, 2015, 09:11:57 AM
I had no idea California had a state lichen.  Does Washington have a state moss?

I now have the attention of the director of Engineering.  I do confess to binge watching Netflix lately but only once I get back to the house.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: clink on September 07, 2015, 02:52:16 PM
 We hung on some routes, the temps when we were climbing felt cool. Stupendous, Mammary, Hard as a Rock, Relayer, Sound Chaser and Caleb finished with Castles. Style sucked but the workout was good.

 I purchased a new 13 month Pinns pass. Saw a chihuahua on the trail, I think that is the only dog I've seen on the trail, although Caleb translates as dog. Wonder the dog's name was Joaquin? Should have asked.

 Ran into Mak. He is stoked on the Trail Days coming up. Gonna be a hot one this week for the staff.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: Yo-so-mighty on September 07, 2015, 05:17:53 PM
https://goo.gl/photos/j4f3ZmoazY9L7oa5A
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: JC w KC redux on September 13, 2015, 06:53:45 PM
Clearly it is still not over. 96 on the way out. Kat and I climbed at The Frog and Tadpole today.
We only saw 10 people over the course of the day.
Bought our new yearly pass.
Believe it or not - it was actually smoky but not to the point of being smelly or irritating.
Confirmed that rebolting The Fast Lane was one of the best projects Noal and I have done.
Two stars in my book.

JC leads The Fast Lane 5.8** - thanks Noal!

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50268848116_89a8a2d49a_z.jpg)
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: JC w KC redux on September 14, 2015, 07:21:59 PM
Where is the love?
I know clink has an excuse b/c his daughter just had a baby.
nelkins is on vacation in alabammy.
Foggy and drizzly today in the SC mtns - bozos spinning out all over hwy 17
Relatively cool uni ride - already getting used to the fresh tire tread.
Still a bit smoke flavored on the coast...
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: mynameismud on September 14, 2015, 08:44:43 PM
Line em up.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: mungeclimber on September 14, 2015, 09:23:37 PM
facebook liked already. Or was that SPH?
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: waldo on September 14, 2015, 10:58:32 PM
I just tried to scope out a limestone area in Istria - vela drag, but I couldn't get close to the crags. A German movie company was shooting a western in Croatia - Winatou. Go figure.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: clink on September 15, 2015, 05:23:56 AM
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A German movie company was shooting a western in Croatia - Winatou. Go figure.

 ? How the East was Lost?

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Where is the love?
I know clink has an excuse b/c his daughter just had a baby.

Kate and Eric have an Isabella!

I like that pic JC and KC.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: Brad Young on September 15, 2015, 08:21:45 AM
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Kate and Eric have an Isabella!


What wonderful news. What a classic and classy name.

Bob, are you actually in Istria now?

Nice climbing too J.C. The time is coming soon for those of us who are normal.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: waldo on September 15, 2015, 08:33:01 AM
? How the East was Lost?

Kate and Eric have an Isabella!

Clink, congratulations to all! And welcome Isabella!

What wonderful news. What a classic and classy name.

Bob, are you actually in Istria now?

Brad, we're now back in Zagreb. I managed a few bouldering moves. The rock is good, but the edges are sharp! Double ropes, for sure.

Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: JC w KC redux on September 15, 2015, 11:46:51 AM
I like that pic JC and KC.

clink - we thought about while we were on the road Sunday - figured you had your hands full :)

I think you would really dig The Fast Lane. It is long, has multiple "difficulties" (I love that waldo term),
bolts are spacious enough to keep you on your toes and the rock is outstanding.
Upper runout with plentiful sling knobs is a nice finish and adds a little to the spice.
It's the gift that keeps on giving :)

Line em up.

Knock 'em down :)

Nice climbing too J.C. The time is coming soon for those of us who are normal.

I'm considering changing my middle name to Abbie...
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: F4? on September 17, 2015, 03:49:57 AM
Bob, it is rainy here in Italy near Milan.

Klink being a new grandpa, he will have to slow down, add more bolts and wear suspenders.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: clink on September 17, 2015, 05:59:40 PM
Suspenders are for when your stomach grows and your ass disappeares. So said Dale Sutton when I asked him if liked his suspenders. He was born in 1915 and would have been 100 this year.

Thanks guys for the congrats.
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: Brad Young on September 17, 2015, 06:30:50 PM

Klink being a new grandpa, he will have to slow down, add more bolts and wear suspenders.


Uhm, he's been a grandpa already for three years. And he just turned 50 in May. He's not slowing down though, he's been speeding it up. Is there some rule we can invoke?
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: mynameismud on September 17, 2015, 06:36:17 PM
Congratulations Clink
Title: Re: End of Summer?
Post by: waldo on September 18, 2015, 09:07:09 AM

"Bob, it is rainy here in Italy near Milan"

It's just hot over here in Zagreb. We've got a good chance of a storm tomorrow.