Author Topic: The PCT Volume 16: Self Propelled in the Southern Sierra (Read 47328 times)

mynameismud · « **Reply #20 on:** August 05, 2011, 10:14:40 PM »

Shawn, Julie Welcome.

On another note,I did not get the reference.

Brad Young · « **Reply #21 on:** August 06, 2011, 06:23:31 AM »

Quote from: Brad Young on August 04, 2011, 05:56:26 PM

Now that's really quite clever (those of us who've been to Disneyland in the last ten years will get it).

The southern California Disneyland Resort now consists of two parks, not one. The classic Disneyland itself has been there since the mid 1950s. Across the plaza from it's entrance now is "California Adventures," a large, second and separate part of the resort.

California Adventures is pretty cool. Its rides and attractions are themed on the "best" parts of California. My absolute favorite ride is "Soaring Over California." On this you ride a simulated hang glider over the whole state, seeing all of it's most beautiful parts. It's complete with simulated wind, banked turns, the smell of orange blossoms when you're flying over that part of California, and a huge IMAX style movie screen that you're "soaring" in front of. It's quite a thrilling ride.

mynameismud · « **Reply #22 on:** August 06, 2011, 08:31:01 AM »

Have been to a couple of IMAX shows and they are impressive.

Uncle Stinky · « **Reply #23 on:** August 07, 2011, 08:32:59 AM »

Very Nice! Love your TR's about the PCT.

Shawn · « **Reply #24 on:** August 08, 2011, 10:02:18 AM »

Wow, I didn't realize that "California Adventures" was so cool, I will have to try it! I also heard great things previously about the haunted tower or whatever is is, it sounds like it's genuinely scary and fun

Did you try that one, Brad?

skully · « **Reply #25 on:** August 08, 2011, 02:37:50 PM »

I'm pretty sure that Brad's been purty near everywhere, twice!
Hehehe.
He does awesome TR's, though, huh?

Brad Young · « **Reply #26 on:** August 08, 2011, 03:32:12 PM »

Quote from: Shawn on August 08, 2011, 10:02:18 AM

I also heard great things previously about the haunted tower or whatever is is, it sounds like it's genuinely scary and fun Did you try that one, Brad?

It's called the Tower of Terror. We did it twice

Brad Young · « **Reply #27 on:** September 02, 2011, 07:13:17 AM »

Promises are promises. And they must be kept.

Tomorrow, while many of my friends climb at The Lost World, a fantastic local crag, I will be driving to Sacramento with my girls to attend a Taylor Swift concert. This is me paying them back for an unusual and "extra" three day backpack on the PCT over this last Memorial weekend.

It would be nice to go climbing. But I've got Sunday and Monday for that. I'm looking forward to doing what my girls are looking forward to doing. Plus, tomorrow is my older daughter's 16th birthday - yikes!

Trip report to follow.

squiddo · « **Reply #28 on:** September 02, 2011, 12:13:44 PM »

Quote from: Brad Young on September 02, 2011, 07:13:17 AM

Promises are promises. And they must be kept.

Tomorrow, while many of my friends climb at The Lost World, a fantastic local crag, I will be driving to Sacramento with my girls to attend a Taylor Swift concert. This is me paying them back for an unusual and "extra" three day backpack on the PCT over this last Memorial weekend.

It would be nice to go climbing. But I've got Sunday and Monday for that. I'm looking forward to doing what my girls are looking forward to doing. Plus, tomorrow is my older daughter's 16th birthday - yikes!

Trip report to follow.

Don't fall in love with the music Brad. I can't WAIT to hear the TR

Brad Young · « **Reply #29 on:** September 02, 2011, 06:10:49 PM »

Thanks, Marc. I'm not sure why you're concerned, perhaps you could TELL ME WHY. Otherwise I'll think you're just MEAN.

As a matter of fact though, I already like her music, so I'm more worried about WHAT TO WEAR. If I wear the wrong thing, I'm worried that Katie won't have THE BEST DAY. Actually if it came down to it and she wanted to know whether I was going to wear short shorts in particular, I guess I'D LIE. Katie is a pretty good kid (and tomorrow is her birthday); she's got for example A PERFECTLY GOOD HEART. But I think she'd rather that I be INVISIBLE than be seen wearing those around her.

Anyway, we'll have fun; I think it's unlikely I'll come home thinking I SHOULD'VE SAID NO. And, on Sunday, YOU DON'T HAVE TO CALL, because I'll post up and I'll make sure I include at least one PHOTOGRAPH. So, tune back in then, you'll have a chance to read more (LUCKY YOU).

'Til then, STAY BEAUTIFUL.

mudworm · « **Reply #30 on:** September 02, 2011, 08:31:18 PM »

So Brad, did you get some clothes that will make you invisible?

Sorry, I'm way behind on catching up with the posts on the forum, but the last post (which happened to be on top) cracked me up -- very real as if I could hear you and visualize (you in the short shorts) through those letters. Did you just discover the Caps Lock key?

Happy B-Day to Katie! 16, what a sweet age!

Brad Young · « **Reply #31 on:** September 03, 2011, 01:15:13 PM »

Mudworm, put some of the CAPITALIZED words into a search engine with the name Taylor Swift.

squiddo · « **Reply #32 on:** September 03, 2011, 02:22:37 PM »

Quote from: Brad Young on September 03, 2011, 01:15:13 PM

Mudworm, put some of the CAPITALIZED words into a search engine with the name Taylor Swift.

I never SAID I didn't like her. SHE has talent:-) I just imagined Katie in all of this, parent and all. My first concert was AC/DC.....can't believe my dad bellied up to that bar.

mudworm · « **Reply #33 on:** September 03, 2011, 08:00:59 PM »

Quote from: Brad Young on September 03, 2011, 01:15:13 PM

Mudworm, put some of the CAPITALIZED words into a search engine with the name Taylor Swift.

Oh wow, that is super cool!

Brad Young · « **Reply #34 on:** September 04, 2011, 07:20:12 AM »

Well, I did it, I went to a Taylor Swift Concert.

I'm leaving in a few minutes (I'm climbing/doing guidebook research for the rest of the weekend). I'll post a few photos and more detail after the rest of the weekend. But, first a few impressions:

- Overall, I had a blast. Part of this was due to the quality of the performance and part was due to the fun my daughters were obviously having;

- And the girls did have a great time. I caught myself first looking at them looking at her, and, then, laughing out loud at how much they were enjoying it, clapping and singing the words to every song;

- Taylor Swift is a very good musician. It impressed me that she has musical skills (she plays a lot of instruments) that match Lynn Hill's ability in climbing. And she performs her music with the obvious joy of someone like Peter Croft traversing a High Sierra ridge. A pleasure to watch;

- Even though I was warned ahead of time, I was still surprised at the disproportion between male and female attendees. Row after row after row of the arena was filled with only girls and women. It didn't seem to be a proprietary thing though, everybody I could see seemed to be having a good time regardless of gender (and regardless of age also; at age 50 I may have single-handedly increased the average age of attendees by a year).

- Fatherhood is great, and I'm glad my older daughter Katie got to spend her 16th birthday in a way that she'll not soon forget.

Brad Young · « **Reply #35 on:** September 04, 2011, 08:34:28 PM »

To finish the "Taylor Swift trip report," below are two photos that prove that my girls can and do clean up. These were taken as we were getting ready to leave:

We didn't get home until 1:15 in the morning, and, as a result, I kinda dragged climbing today, but it was all totally worth it.

Brad Young · « **Reply #36 on:** June 22, 2012, 11:46:41 AM »

Plans and preparations are coming together for our next leg. We'll start where we left off at Horseshoe Meadow and then over Cottonwood Pass. We plan on being 10 days from there to Lake Thomas Edison (where Vicki will meet us).

The current start date is July 22. Although I'd considered carrying all 10 days worth of food, three climbing partners are now going to meet us at Kearsarge Pass trail at the end of day four with a resupply (thank you, thank you, thank you, Dave, Bart and Jerome).

It's already been a great summer, but this is the one event I've been most looking forward to. Fingers crossed for continued good health and good weather.

squiddo · « **Reply #37 on:** June 22, 2012, 12:06:34 PM »

Quote from: Brad Young on June 22, 2012, 11:46:41 AM

Plans and preparations are coming together for our next leg. We'll start where we left off at Horseshoe Meadow and then over Cottonwood Pass. We plan on being 10 days from there to Lake Thomas Edison (where Vicki will meet us).

The current start date is July 22. Although I'd considered carrying all 10 days worth of food, three climbing partners are now going to meet us at Kearsarge Pass trail at the end of day four with a resupply (thank you, thank you, thank you, Dave, Bart and Jerome).

It's already been a great summer, but this is the one event I've been most looking forward to. Fingers crossed for continued good health and good weather.

Top of Keasarge?. Wow they are GOOD friends Brad that's a tough climb up in itself. Great adventures friend.

Brad Young · « **Reply #38 on:** June 22, 2012, 03:05:07 PM »

Quote from: squiddo on June 22, 2012, 12:06:34 PM

Top of Keasarge?. Wow they are GOOD friends Brad that's a tough climb up in itself. Great adventures friend.

No, not the top of Kearsarge, but a few miles further where the Kearsarge Pass trail meets the PCT (near Bullfrog lake).

Yeah, they are good friends indeed.

Brad Young · « **Reply #39 on:** July 20, 2012, 12:26:55 PM »

OK, it's official, I'm starting to get excited about "The PCT Volume 17," coming up starting on Sunday.

1. Starting to wrap it up here at work;

2. I've gotten 22 pounds of food to Dave for he and Bart and Jerome to shuttle in for us via Kearsarge Pass (!!!);

3. Our gear is ready to be packed and then stowed in the car;

4. We've got our permits and bear canisters ready (the required stuff);

5. Everyone is healthy.

6. We've got ten days and 135 miles to go (to Lake Thomas Edison).

Now I'm just waiting for six A.M. on Sunday. It's hard to focus on other stuff.

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Author Topic: The PCT Volume 16: Self Propelled in the Southern Sierra (Read 47328 times)