I went on the second group of the year from Emporia our first year and then ou final year I went from Gunnison in November and got back just in time for thanksgiving.
I have always called it BLEAD outdoor academy because the staffing was so horrible every session someone came home having spilt some blood, There was always a broken arm, foot, leg, hand. neck, rib etc etc.
Looking back at the safety procedures they used for climbing were criminal. They were so unsafe I am surprised nobody was killed.
I went on the second group of the year from Emporia our first year and then ou final year I went from Gunnison in November and got back just in time for thanksgiving.
I have always called it BLEAD outdoor academy because the staffing was so horrible every session someone came home having spilt some blood, There was always a broken arm, foot, leg, hand. neck, rib etc etc.
Looking back at the safety procedures they used for climbing were criminal. They were so unsafe I am surprised nobody was killed.
OUt There - maybe you and I were in the same LEAD group.
And you may want to re-think that last sentence - there were casualties.....just not on the rocks..
Since I make my living climbing I have always been appalled by the things they did at BLEAD. I told Kevin Smythe that things were wrong. Of course I got the worst BLEAD evaluation possible, Almost got me kicked out my final year. It's funny, If you questioned anything you were in danger of getting a sack supper and a ride out to Highway 75. I guess we had to be Corpse grads before we were allowed think and speak.
Safety was not something that was high on the list. I don't understand, what was the purpose of going to Tinnie?
I did love the opening speech when we got there - There is no Drugs , Tobacco or Sex at BLEAD - Damm, I was hoping for all three.
I went on the second group of the year from Emporia our first year and then ou final year I went from Gunnison in November and got back just in time for thanksgiving.
when was that? i went out, i think the last two weeks of october our first year. i know the group right after me had tons of snow. (we had great weather.)
when was that? i went out, i think the last two weeks of october our first year. i know the group right after me had tons of snow. (we had great weather.)
I think I went two groups after you. It didn't snow while we were on the mountain - but it did snow either while we were hitching there or back and making it through the pass was tough.
I went to Emporia the first block and then on to Gunnison for the second. AS soon as I got to Gunnison I was sent to BLEAD. It snowed hard on the way back we made it over the pass just before it was shut down. My hitching partner was Marsha Green - she was really cool to hitch with.
By the way. I spent my dou with a cow next to my shelter. I kept thinking of killing it and eating it but it seemed like alot of waste for one, maybe two Filet Mignons, and a rack of ribs.
Whoa- there was a 22nd WC? gosh, I think I was gone by then. I'm really glad some of them are posting here at GS. I left (was kicked out) in 1989, Right after Corps week, were I heard the captain of the Titanic say.. "The pool is open".
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Thanks Acts 2 ((((((YOU))))))
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You are welcome, Out There.
Have a great day.
From a non-corps person!!!!
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Anybody heard of a spiritual authority class? any info?
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Yes, I will PM you
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You know how wonderful it is to see you!
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Dot, did you go to LEAD? Were we down there together?
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I was in the Rogers, Pat Davis and golly I can't recall --- that little group
I was in the group that went from HQS and they kept us an extra week without telling HQS?
Were you in that group?
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I was in a lead group where the co-ordinator got us lost on a hike and we ended up walking for 2 days straight, no sleep, no rests. Great leadership!
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I went on the second group of the year from Emporia our first year and then ou final year I went from Gunnison in November and got back just in time for thanksgiving.
I have always called it BLEAD outdoor academy because the staffing was so horrible every session someone came home having spilt some blood, There was always a broken arm, foot, leg, hand. neck, rib etc etc.
Looking back at the safety procedures they used for climbing were criminal. They were so unsafe I am surprised nobody was killed.
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OUt There - maybe you and I were in the same LEAD group.
And you may want to re-think that last sentence - there were casualties.....just not on the rocks..
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You are absolutley right, my bad.
Since I make my living climbing I have always been appalled by the things they did at BLEAD. I told Kevin Smythe that things were wrong. Of course I got the worst BLEAD evaluation possible, Almost got me kicked out my final year. It's funny, If you questioned anything you were in danger of getting a sack supper and a ride out to Highway 75. I guess we had to be Corpse grads before we were allowed think and speak.
Safety was not something that was high on the list. I don't understand, what was the purpose of going to Tinnie?
I did love the opening speech when we got there - There is no Drugs , Tobacco or Sex at BLEAD - Damm, I was hoping for all three.
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It may not have been any safer but WHAT A WAY TO GO!
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And it is wonderful to see you too!!!
Love you too!!!!!!!
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when was that? i went out, i think the last two weeks of october our first year. i know the group right after me had tons of snow. (we had great weather.)
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I think I went two groups after you. It didn't snow while we were on the mountain - but it did snow either while we were hitching there or back and making it through the pass was tough.
Looking back - we were crazy for doing that.
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I went to Emporia the first block and then on to Gunnison for the second. AS soon as I got to Gunnison I was sent to BLEAD. It snowed hard on the way back we made it over the pass just before it was shut down. My hitching partner was Marsha Green - she was really cool to hitch with.
By the way. I spent my dou with a cow next to my shelter. I kept thinking of killing it and eating it but it seemed like alot of waste for one, maybe two Filet Mignons, and a rack of ribs.
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I'm bringing this up top so that 9th corps goes down....lol
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Out There - I was at HQ first block and Gunnison the second - then in Emporia for the duration...sigh :unsure:
I wanted to go to Rome City but now that I've heard some of the stories - I am thankful I was never there.
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Whoa- there was a 22nd WC? gosh, I think I was gone by then. I'm really glad some of them are posting here at GS. I left (was kicked out) in 1989, Right after Corps week, were I heard the captain of the Titanic say.. "The pool is open".
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Hey, what is this 14th, 20th, and 22nd corps having posts higher up than us.
I'm putting us back on top where we belong
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22nd corps...
What year did the corps end.
They don't still do that do they?
Anyone know what happened to Greg and Linda Rogers? I loved them.
Also Jane Decker?
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Wow, they were all such neat people. I hope life is tremendous for them all.
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yeah, baby! the 11th corps! yee-ha! greatest corps of them all! (except for the wankers, of corps!)
we are god's best! (most of us, anyway!)
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Sprawled - We're gonna need a group hug if you don't watch out.
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