Yosemite Trip Report! - Page 7

innerSpaceman · 04-19-2009, 09:16 PM

SacTown waited till I was drunk and stoned in Cambria to tell me about JWBear's Heimliching. The story rather tripped me out ... seeing as I had to be Heimliched at the Cabin not 48 hours earlier!

What are the chances?!?!

keith - SuPeR K! · 04-19-2009, 09:27 PM

I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who contributed to the amazing-ness that was this trip... I experienced innumerable great amusements and adventures, and I couldn't be more satisfied with it all.

THANK YOU!

P.S. It was wonderful meeting the LashPair and Snowflake!

lashbear · 04-20-2009, 09:14 AM

Those BLT's need to be marketed.

The shots are amazing. I loved seeing the deer cross our path at the base of Yosemite falls.

....and it was me that wrote "I Luv Snow" I admit it.

Not Afraid · 04-20-2009, 09:41 AM

We're back in Long Beach and have many a story to tell. I have about 1000 photos that either I or SuperK took. It was an AMAZING time and even our treacherous hike ended up being one for the books.

Some of the highlights:

We had actual SNOW at the cabin! It was really a white Christmas for the Lashpair. We went hot tubbing in the snow, crunched our way across the lovely balcony and completely enjoyed the ambiance that the snow provided. It melted enough by the time we left the next day to be able to get out of our driveway. It was pure magic.

Every dinner and breakfast we had was wonderful. The Mountains always make me super hungry and I consumed all of the deliciousness with gusto.

The cabin was really great! I always worry when I book something sight unseen for a large group, but it completely met - and even exceeded - my expectations. We all actually got along the entire time and there was really no drama with the exception of one meltdown incident.

Stoat and I proved that we have stamina that we didn't know we had - and this is a long story (how do you report 10 1/2 hours in a simple post?). I think I'll save that adventure for a later post. I will say that Ken is AMAZING on a hike and I owe a lot of gratitude to him for helping me out. Keith's constant encouragement and love got me through it as well.

I got a Peppermint Schnapps hot chocolate by mistake at the Awahnee, took one sip and realized what I had.

Later that night, I ended up with Tequila-flavored pants.

We went to be every night at about 4 am after staying up and talking while sitting by a roaring fire.

There is so much to post about and so many pictures to go through! This may take a while - and I need more coffee before I can even begin to remember all of the goodness.

Snowflake · 04-20-2009, 09:58 AM

So? Should we book the cabin for Swank Camp 2010? I'm totally into doing a return trip, for a MUCH longer stay (for me anyway).

Anyone with me?

Not Afraid · 04-20-2009, 10:00 AM

I'd do this again in an instant (sans 10 1/2 hour hike).

keith - SuPeR K! · 04-20-2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

(sans 10 1/2 hour hike)

I thought we were going to try for Half Dome next time!

Gn2Dlnd · 04-20-2009, 10:27 AM

By next year the store should be self-sufficient enough to allow me to start taking some time off. It sounds like everyone had a wonderful time!

Disneyphile · 04-20-2009, 01:33 PM

We would totally be up for doing this again. It was the perfect time of year, the perfect abode and the perfect bunch of people.

Snowflake · 04-20-2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

We would totally be up for doing this again. It was the perfect time of year, the perfect abode and the perfect bunch of people.

Dare I start a planning thread?

04-19-2009, 09:16 PM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	SacTown waited till I was drunk and stoned in Cambria to tell me about JWBear's Heimliching. The story rather tripped me out ... seeing as I had to be Heimliched at the Cabin not 48 hours earlier! What are the chances?!?!
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04-19-2009, 09:27 PM	#2
keith - SuPeR K! Community Fruit Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 547	I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who contributed to the amazing-ness that was this trip... I experienced innumerable great amusements and adventures, and I couldn't be more satisfied with it all. THANK YOU! P.S. It was wonderful meeting the LashPair and Snowflake!
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04-20-2009, 09:14 AM	#3
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Those BLT's need to be marketed. The shots are amazing. I loved seeing the deer cross our path at the base of Yosemite falls. ....and it was me that wrote "I Luv Snow" I admit it. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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04-20-2009, 09:41 AM	#4
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	We're back in Long Beach and have many a story to tell. I have about 1000 photos that either I or SuperK took. It was an AMAZING time and even our treacherous hike ended up being one for the books. Some of the highlights: We had actual SNOW at the cabin! It was really a white Christmas for the Lashpair. We went hot tubbing in the snow, crunched our way across the lovely balcony and completely enjoyed the ambiance that the snow provided. It melted enough by the time we left the next day to be able to get out of our driveway. It was pure magic. Every dinner and breakfast we had was wonderful. The Mountains always make me super hungry and I consumed all of the deliciousness with gusto. The cabin was really great! I always worry when I book something sight unseen for a large group, but it completely met - and even exceeded - my expectations. We all actually got along the entire time and there was really no drama with the exception of one meltdown incident. Stoat and I proved that we have stamina that we didn't know we had - and this is a long story (how do you report 10 1/2 hours in a simple post?). I think I'll save that adventure for a later post. I will say that Ken is AMAZING on a hike and I owe a lot of gratitude to him for helping me out. Keith's constant encouragement and love got me through it as well. I got a Peppermint Schnapps hot chocolate by mistake at the Awahnee, took one sip and realized what I had. Later that night, I ended up with Tequila-flavored pants. We went to be every night at about 4 am after staying up and talking while sitting by a roaring fire. There is so much to post about and so many pictures to go through! This may take a while - and I need more coffee before I can even begin to remember all of the goodness.
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04-20-2009, 09:58 AM	#5
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	So? Should we book the cabin for Swank Camp 2010? I'm totally into doing a return trip, for a MUCH longer stay (for me anyway). Anyone with me?
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04-20-2009, 10:00 AM	#6
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I'd do this again in an instant (sans 10 1/2 hour hike).
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04-20-2009, 10:27 AM	#8
Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	By next year the store should be self-sufficient enough to allow me to start taking some time off. It sounds like everyone had a wonderful time! __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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04-20-2009, 01:33 PM	#9
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	We would totally be up for doing this again. It was the perfect time of year, the perfect abode and the perfect bunch of people.
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