Yosemite:  Good Book, Soul Sacrifice, Fish Crack   10/27-28/90
Subject:      boys of October

Marc Sheppard (original Astroman partner) met me in the Valley, saving me from
more time in Pinnacles.  Incidentally, I did go to Pinnacles on Thursday with
David Rubine, but we were mostly just checking out routes in the High Peaks
(only did 2.5 roped pitches).  Marc and I are planning to visit Canyonlands
over Thanksgiving, and we discovered we can still climb cracks.
Saturday:  The Good Book 5.10d, my 4th time, Marc's 1st (he led the corner).
Looked at Pink Torpedo -- looks like Mark of Art (1-1.5", no rests).  Over to
shade -- Lower Cathedral.  The top pitches of Beggar's Buttress look nice.
I led Soul Sacrifice 5.11c, with major dogging at the roof; Marc cruised
following.  Had a great dinner of chicken with tomato sauce on pasta.
Sunday:  Marc led Fish Crack 5.12b, although he had to aid the 10' crux.
With about 6 falls I was able to figure out a way of doing the moves, but I
doubt I could ever lead it.  Would like to try Crimson Cringe sometime, though.
Very hot in sun, we forded over to the Jungle Gym to check out The Viper.
Looks OK, but the approach pitch looked too unpleasantly mossy, so we headed
for the Cookie, where Marc led Catchy 5.10d and I led Catchy Corner 5.11a.