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y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« on: May 31, 2015, 07:39:43 AM »
I would have posted more widely but was limited by space.   ;)

Anyhoo...the start of pitch 7 has a pin hole about chest height with yellow jacket activity.  At least one, agitated bugger was checking us out while we were around.  I don't suspect they were simply seeking shade.  Possible nest-building and as the season goes on, likely to be more aggressive. 

If you're allergic, like me, be careful in the next few months when they get extra cranky.

It nearly shut down our Chick Assault on Old O but I couldn't imagine going that far and not finishing!  (with Epi Pen handy!)



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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2015, 07:46:12 AM »
Did you really have an Epi-pen with you?

Looks like I'm skipping Roger's bachelor party in the Lost World today and instead climbing with two Santa Cruzians (Whitney and Alex). They're going to let me lead an offwidth so I can get a new route in.
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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2015, 08:18:37 AM »
Two Epi's, to be precise.  Can never be too careful. 

Lucky Santa Cruzans!  Enjoy-   8)
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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2015, 08:30:34 AM »
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let me lead an offwidth

One-way doors into the asylum. Good luck.
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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2015, 07:48:37 PM »
Quote from: CruxLuv on May 31, 2015, 08:18:37 AM

Two Epi's, to be precise.  Can never be too careful...


There's some truth in that when a single sting could stop your breathing. Do your partners know you've got them with you? Do they know how to use an Epi if you needed it and weren't able to do it to yourself?

P.S. There's a long and classic route in Red Rocks named "Epinephrine" after a very close call one of the FA party had from just one bee sting.

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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2015, 07:53:48 PM »
Quote from: clink on May 31, 2015, 08:30:34 AM

One-way doors into the asylum. Good luck.


1. Loose rock is a similar one way door...

2. Luck has nothing to do with success in such ventures.

3. Alex led brilliantly today (and, I think, had fun).

4. My new route for the day, the 5.9 offwidth, turned out to be a disappointment; it wasn't 5.9 (I'da gone with 5.8 for its rating), the climbing wasn't offwidth, only the pro was, and the first 3/4 of the route was filthy, loose and seeping water (and without the history, traditions and fun that Pinnacles provides to its often filthy, and loose routes). Oh well, at least I did get to deploy the orange highlighter.




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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2015, 10:03:11 PM »
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was filthy, loose and seeping water

Then it should be called the California State Legislature. Munge may debate the the.
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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2015, 10:41:35 PM »
that crack is a classic! The filth below is great when it doesn't have water on it. Try it again later.
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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2015, 05:06:32 AM »
Quote from: mungeclimber on May 31, 2015, 10:41:35 PM

that crack is a classic! The filth below is great when it doesn't have water on it. Try it again later.


That crack has 30 feet of good climbing which doesn't redeem the 80 feet of garbage (wet or dry) that it takes to get there.
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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2015, 05:08:35 AM »
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fun that Pinnacles provides to its often filthy, and loose routes
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The filth below is great when it doesn't have water on it.


Fun? The lunatic inside your heads. :D
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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2015, 06:36:48 AM »
Quote from: clink on June 01, 2015, 05:08:35 AM

...the lunatic inside your heads. :D


I read that and immediately realized that you had just described you.

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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2015, 06:46:24 AM »
Bunch of highjackin' jackwagons with "it speak" on a crud thread - shameless!
At least yer all equal opportunity jackers.
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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2015, 06:49:11 AM »
Quote from: JC w KC redux on June 01, 2015, 06:46:24 AM

...shameless!


You got that right. You're just jealous 'cause we highjacked Crux's thread instead of yours (but you didn't start one, so we had nothing of yours to "jack").
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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2015, 07:00:46 AM »
Quote from: Brad Young on May 31, 2015, 07:48:37 PM
Do your partners know you've got them with you? Do they know how to use an Epi if you needed it and weren't able to do it to yourself?

Yes and no.

But they will now. 
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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2015, 08:50:50 AM »
Quote from: CruxLuv on June 01, 2015, 07:00:46 AM
Yes and no.

But they will now. 

No training needed - I've seen Pulp Fiction  >:D
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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #15 on: June 01, 2015, 10:53:39 AM »
Quote from: KC on June 01, 2015, 08:50:50 AM
No training needed - I've seen Pulp Fiction  >:D
If that is your response to first aid... :o

Quote from: Brad Young on May 31, 2015, 07:53:48 PM
3. Alex led brilliantly today (and, I think, had fun).
Thanks, and I think I had fun too....

And I'm pretty sure the 5th class qualified as a slip n' slide. It's funny how slick granite made me miss the loose stuff in the Pinns.
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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #16 on: June 01, 2015, 11:09:43 AM »
Quote from: AlexB on June 01, 2015, 10:53:39 AM
It's funny how slick granite made me miss the loose stuff in the Pinns.

Yes!
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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #17 on: June 01, 2015, 11:48:59 AM »
Quote from: AlexB on June 01, 2015, 10:53:39 AM
If that is your response to first aid... :o

Only if a needle is needed - just plunge in to the chest  ;D
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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #18 on: June 01, 2015, 11:53:12 AM »
Yellow jackets must surely drop the star rating a star or two. >:D
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Re: y e l l o w j a c k e t s o n O l d O r i g i n a l - P 7
« Reply #19 on: June 01, 2015, 12:04:22 PM »
Quote from: nelkins on June 01, 2015, 11:53:12 AM
Yellow jackets must surely drop the star rating a star or two. >:D

Or add an X
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