Nag, nag, nag aka Roped In...

[JC w KC redux]

A conversation between me and clink on Sunday as I started up a 4th class route on Burgundy Dome.
He may be the only one that appreciates this.
I was expecting the route to be a free solo...there was no mention of pro or a bolt in the route description.
You'd think I'd know better by now...Life is like a box of chocolates...

JC: "Hey Jon - can you spot me while I start this?"

clink: "Sure, I'll be there in a sec."

clink gets to the base - "Oh, you're already started..."

JC: "Yeah, I was bouldering it out and made a few moves."

JC: "I'm gonna sling this knob - can you put me on?"

clink: "Yer on."

JC: "Hey - it looks like I can get some pro in - can you send up my rack?"

clink " Haul away."

JC: "Wow - there's an old bolt up here - do you think you can replace it when you follow?"

clink "You got it dude."

I'm nominating clink for a good natured award

[Brad Young]

I suspect that when Clink started out in life he was like a jagged, abrasive piece of gemstone. Something like a raw chunk of jade or sapphire.

And like a stone that's been months in a rock-polishing tumbler, with Clink the combination of aging and the benefits of years living with a fine wife and six daughters has polished him, smoothed him out and and left a more refined person.

Did you take notes about the route so you'll remember and be able to edit years from now?

[mynameismud]

clink is polished?

[clink]

Clink is a damn rusted out boat anchor. Careful he doesn't land on you.

That was fine 5.4 or 5.5 route JC. Favorite of the day.

[waldo]

I suspect that when Clink started out in life he was like a jagged, abrasive piece of gemstone. Something like a raw chunk of jade or sapphire.

And like a stone that's been months in a rock-polishing tumbler, with Clink the combination of aging and the benefits of years living with a fine wife and six daughters has polished him, smoothed him out and and left a more refined person.

Did you take notes about the route so you'll remember and be able to edit years from now?

Clink is Benitoite - he's a local.

[JC w KC redux]

Clink is Benitoite - he's a local.

Classic Bob - but how many will know this is the state gem?(OBVIOUSLY EVERYONE NOW!)

Note blue ensemble in the pic