Goat Rock - pumping sandstone  10/30/88

     I just went toproping at Goat Rock (near Castle Rock) on Sunday with
Phyllis, Nancy, Lin Murphy, etc.  I failed on a lot of 5.11+ problems, but I
made good high points and did succeed on a new 5.11.  Nancy is getting really
large, but still climbing well (in spite of the baby kicking a lot when she
climbs -- due to the adrenaline?).  The legendary Yabo (John Yablonski)
was also there.  He is a nice guy, and he's very strong (his back looks
like a bodybuilder).  If you haven't heard of him, I believe he was
the first guy to solo a 5.12 (Leave it To Beaver in Joshua Tree),
and he was also one of the first to do Midnight Lightning
(after Kauk and Bachar).  I have also heard other stories like falling
from a solo attempt on the Good Book and barely catching himself on the
ledge, then going back up and making it!  (corrections -- Bob?)
     Lani confirmed that Joel is arriving on Thursday, so it looks like
I will get some good climbing in during November.  Thesis work is also
going smoothly.

Clint