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Title: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mudworm on February 19, 2010, 10:18:23 PM: You all are invited to come on down to Pinnacles and roll in the mud with Mr. Mud on Saturday, Feb 27, 2010. Let's do it before he gets too old for it. Yep, Feb 28 is his birthday.

The exact spot for the group roll is open for discussions depending on who is coming.

Who is in?
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mungeclimber on February 19, 2010, 11:16:53 PM: coveted 2nd ascent of Big Bird and Old E?
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: joe on February 20, 2010, 06:26:37 AM: sounds like good fun. I'd be there in a heartbeat if I were in town. have an extra brew for me. here's to ...
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mynameismud on February 20, 2010, 07:46:32 AM: Mudworm needs the extra belay slaves.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: F4? on February 20, 2010, 07:49:32 AM: Given he's getting older and not younger, we should just go to the tourist trap. Short approach, easy climbs....
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: Brad Young on February 20, 2010, 09:09:06 AM: Crap, I'd love to make it. But the girls have a climbing comp that day, in Sacramento. As it is I'll be driving all Friday night to get home for that.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: squiddo on February 20, 2010, 09:17:44 AM: Sounds like FUN, I'm really itching to get to the Valley though. Move it East!

BTW, anyone want to climb up Valley?
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: F4? on February 20, 2010, 03:52:53 PM: How about this place as an alternative??

http://www.planetgranite.com/programs/kids/kidsparties.php (http://www.planetgranite.com/programs/kids/kidsparties.php)

we could then have a nice cake with candles.... ;D
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Post by: squiddo on February 20, 2010, 04:02:03 PM: Punch and pie!
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Post by: Ubergoober on February 20, 2010, 09:50:12 PM: Wish I could - flying to Colorado to see the kids...
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Post by: Jake M. on February 21, 2010, 09:01:03 AM: Sorry, it's my dad's birthday and we've got a family event that afternoon. Have a great time!
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mudworm on February 22, 2010, 11:45:45 AM: Quote from: My Name is Mud on February 20, 2010, 07:46:32 AM
Mudworm needs the extra belay slaves.
Mainly I was just looking for a rope gun for the both of us. ;D

It looks like F4 and the family will be joining us, so at least we have a small group going. Whoohoo!
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mungeclimber on February 22, 2010, 11:49:54 AM: might be in. have an obligation to help jaybro with some trail work and practice some wide tho.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: F4? on February 22, 2010, 11:52:26 AM: In eric's honor, should this be a mullet wig day?
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: squiddo on February 22, 2010, 11:53:11 AM: Weather for Valley (and Pinns) is supposed to be very iffy. If its still that way I might be tagging along.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mudworm on February 22, 2010, 11:59:41 AM: Quote from: F4? on February 22, 2010, 11:52:26 AM
In eric's honor, should this be a mullet wig day?
I'll have to ask Mr. Mud, what "mullet wig" means.

Oh, BTW, if rain prevents climbing, we'll still go for a hike at the Pinns, which I'm sure will be equally nice.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: squiddo on February 22, 2010, 12:24:03 PM: Quote from: mudworm on February 22, 2010, 11:59:41 AM
I'll have to ask Mr. Mud, what "mullet wig" means.

Oh, BTW, if rain prevents climbing, we'll still go for a hike at the Pinns, which I'm sure will be equally nice.

Only if the baby stroller carries a big cooler. F4 is pushing.....>:D
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Post by: F4? on February 22, 2010, 12:39:56 PM: God bless the internet. You can find anything..... for $9 bucks!

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Su8Cy9scL._SL160_.jpg)

http://www.cheapwigstore.com/?c=21&x=Cheap_Mullet_Wigs (http://www.cheapwigstore.com/?c=21&x=Cheap_Mullet_Wigs)
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Post by: squiddo on February 22, 2010, 12:44:10 PM: last time I wore a wig...grainy image:

(http://squiddo.smugmug.com/Other/Random/PB190040/258774783_xrDwb-S.jpg)
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: F4? on February 22, 2010, 01:06:30 PM: Close, but I don't see the business up front and the party in the back.
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Post by: squiddo on February 22, 2010, 01:29:55 PM: Yeah, dig that hat though!
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Post by: joe on February 23, 2010, 04:19:33 PM: it's going to rain.

how about sat 3/6?
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: F4? on February 23, 2010, 08:42:27 PM: It never rains at the Pinns.

Folks are welcome at our place saturday.....maybe hit the gym?
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: F4? on February 25, 2010, 07:52:03 PM: What's the deal??

Weather looks wet
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mudworm on February 25, 2010, 09:22:16 PM: I think some day, Mud should move his birthday to June or something, when it never rains.

Okay, the deal for Saturday is this:

A group gym session at PG SV at 3pm. Then dinner at Xanh (http://www.xanhrestaurant.com/) in downtown MV (yelp link (http://www.yelp.com/biz/xanh-restaurant-mountain-view-2)) probably around 6pm. After dinner, we'll move right over to the lounge area (in the same restaurant) and enjoy the drinks (check out their Cocktail menu). I'll make sure to buy Mr. Mud the "Dirty Old Man" .

You all are invited to join us at the gym, the dinner, and/or for the drinks; at least, come for the drinks! It's going to be wet everywhere but that lounge anyway.

If you can come for the dinner, please reply by 6pm Friday so I can make a dinner reservation.

We may still go for a hike at the Pinns in the morning even if it rains, but since it's probably just us, we'll be flexible on the plan.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: F4? on February 25, 2010, 09:36:24 PM: It never rains at the Pinns.

The forecast looks promising.....
Quote
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the 40s to 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of showers 50 percent.

Looks good to me.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mungeclimber on February 25, 2010, 10:24:36 PM: exactly some of the best routes in the Monument have gone up in worse forecasts.

forecast link here to check tomorrow:

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.424687&lon=-121.3263187&site=all&smap=1&searchresult=Soledad%2C%20CA%2C%20USA (http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.424687&lon=-121.3263187&site=all&smap=1&searchresult=Soledad%2C%20CA%2C%20USA)
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: F4? on February 26, 2010, 07:29:34 AM: I think the old dog is getting soft!

There is still a 40% chance of it NOT raining.

We wouldn't be wearing shorts, but it would still be nice.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mudworm on February 26, 2010, 08:13:32 AM: Cool. F4 and Munge, see you guys at the east side parking lot at 9am on Saturday!
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mungeclimber on February 26, 2010, 09:34:44 AM: grim

hrm, i'll check forecast later tonight too. maybe doppler in the morning.
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Post by: mynameismud on February 26, 2010, 09:37:05 AM: Looks like someone tossed a gauntlet.
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Post by: squiddo on February 26, 2010, 09:53:25 AM: lol
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Post by: F4? on February 26, 2010, 11:25:50 AM: Carpool?
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mudworm on February 26, 2010, 11:33:29 AM: We'll need to make a couple of (not very short) stops on the way back. Carpool probably won't work, I'm afraid.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mynameismud on February 26, 2010, 01:49:44 PM: It is now seriously raining.

I walked 30' outside and got soaked.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: squiddo on February 26, 2010, 01:51:16 PM: bring your galoshes!
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: F4? on February 26, 2010, 02:41:37 PM: Quote
It is now seriously raining.

I walked 30' outside and got soaked.

Yah, scratch that idea of going down there tomorrow.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: LTClimb on February 26, 2010, 03:53:21 PM: It started raining pretty hard in Soledad around 3:40pm.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mungeclimber on February 26, 2010, 05:32:32 PM: Quote
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.[/quote]
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mynameismud on February 26, 2010, 07:11:12 PM: I declare the storm officially over.

Looking out over the Pacific the horizon was clear and there was little wind.

It has been written. It has been read.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: MUCCI on February 26, 2010, 07:29:56 PM: What's the problem with some rain?

I thought this was a chance to "Roll in the mud"?

The moss slides by Triple X are always a good diversion when it rains.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: salad on February 26, 2010, 08:36:00 PM: Quote from: mungeclimber on February 19, 2010, 11:16:53 PM
coveted 2nd ascent of Big Bird and Old E?

Quicker With Lickher. You are such a tard.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mynameismud on February 26, 2010, 09:39:10 PM: The party is gone.
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Post by: mungeclimber on February 26, 2010, 10:16:07 PM: now at 50% but this is fickle. I'm staying up here tho. Maybe get some sleep tonight if I'm lucky.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mungeclimber on February 26, 2010, 10:21:10 PM: Quote from: salad on February 26, 2010, 08:36:00 PM
Quicker With Lickher. You are such a tard.

Quicker? hah! ok kettle.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: F4? on February 27, 2010, 07:04:32 AM: Gee now it's a 70% chance....have fun. Don't stop off at Superwhatever that place is.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mynameismud on February 28, 2010, 08:17:22 AM: One step closer.
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Post by: Brad Young on February 28, 2010, 10:07:42 AM: Happy birthday today. Mr. Mud
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Post by: squiddo on February 28, 2010, 10:24:42 AM: Yeah Mud....Happy Birthday! How many candles?
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Post by: mudworm on February 28, 2010, 10:28:13 AM: Sneak preview at a longer report that will eventually come:

(http://www.mudncrud.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=40408&g2_serialNumber=3)

(http://www.mudncrud.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=40388&g2_serialNumber=2)

(http://www.mudncrud.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=40463&g2_serialNumber=2)
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: squiddo on February 28, 2010, 10:45:00 AM: mmmmmm, how I do like the drink menu at Xahn. LMG, Mr Mud got the Dirty Old Man?
Wish I could have met up, that place is 3 blocks from my house. Alas dinner plans prevailed.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mungeclimber on February 28, 2010, 12:47:36 PM: what other good places are you holding out on squiddo?
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mynameismud on February 28, 2010, 02:08:00 PM: Alcohol is not a performance enhancing drug. Felt sluggish on the ride today. Was fighting cramps from the beginning of the ride.

Thank you all.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: skully on February 28, 2010, 03:08:59 PM: Been beautiful here.....I went ridin' about town
Short, just 5 or 6 miles.

I have legs of Jello. arrrggh. >:(
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: squiddo on February 28, 2010, 04:45:33 PM: Munge....alas too many
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Post by: mungeclimber on February 28, 2010, 04:46:22 PM: just need a quick break down on the good lunch places within a 15 mile radius of work.

load me up
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Post by: salad on March 01, 2010, 10:02:59 AM: who the hell was texting me all night saturday?!?!?! for the right price, i might not post them up...
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Post by: mynameismud on March 01, 2010, 10:08:26 AM: I think Uber would say

1st Rule of Fight Club.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mungeclimber on March 01, 2010, 10:19:24 AM: if it said to meet me in woodson wearing a red dress with a cat mask, it was NOT me.
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mudworm on March 01, 2010, 11:26:21 AM: I just had an epiphany: A picture is worth a thousand words. So forget about a longer report. Here are the pictures. But first, thanks F4 for hosting the delicious hotpot dinner and the one of a kind birthday gift! Thanks munge for coming out to share a couple of drinks with Mr. Mud. And thanks all who were thinking of him.

Oh, the funny thing was on our way home from the bar after Mr. Mud had a couple of "Dirty Old Man" drinks, the audiobook we were listening to, a World War II memoir, had this in a dialogue: "I'm not a dirty old man; I'm a sexy senior citizen." :D

Mr. Mud is not old yet. See how flexible he is in these poses?
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7Q2ArgA_J90/S4v26MsIzXI/AAAAAAAAAnE/kyMXcLPE5lI/s800/20100227PinnaclesHike.jpg)

He was not doing yoga though. He was just admiring the beauty of these early spring flowers at Pinnacles.
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7Q2ArgA_J90/S4v3UDlVjNI/AAAAAAAAAns/LtSyV1TI3ik/s800/20100227Flowers.jpg)

Mr. Mud would not have wanted to be anywhere else.
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7Q2ArgA_J90/S4v3V4GyIeI/AAAAAAAAAnw/Ubpi5upFdx4/s800/20100227Pinnacles.jpg)

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7Q2ArgA_J90/S4v3EChPrGI/AAAAAAAAAnk/MDG43JnD2hc/s912/pano.jpg)

Wish you all could have been here.
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7Q2ArgA_J90/S4v3SPT2IrI/AAAAAAAAAn0/FqjZWPOGSqo/s800/20100227DirtyOldMan.jpg)
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: F4? on March 01, 2010, 12:40:37 PM: Quote
the one of a kind birthday gift!

You know you forgot your gift. At your age you need to be regular...
Title: Re: Invitation: Roll in the Mud with Mr. Mud
Post by: mungeclimber on March 01, 2010, 01:24:13 PM: (http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7Q2ArgA_J90/S4v3V4GyIeI/AAAAAAAAAnw/Ubpi5upFdx4/s800/20100227Pinnacles.jpg)

I see what you mean about the wall of clouds. Top right corner is a great shot.
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Post by: skully on March 01, 2010, 03:09:12 PM: Hey, cool bunch o' photos. ;D
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Post by: squiddo on March 01, 2010, 03:12:07 PM: looks like a good time was had, as expected.