gate at solar collector/darkside entrance

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gate at solar collector/darkside entrance

Post by sendit » Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:24 pm

In case anyone was confused like I was, the RRGCC posted a note about the newly installed gate at solar http://rrgcc.org/access/gate-at-solar-collector/
I think the idea is a pretty good one, but I must admit not really getting it until I saw the above link.
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Post by Andrew » Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:41 pm

Thanks, everyone was very confused.
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Post by Jeff » Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:51 pm

Thanks all, great idea. Man, giving up such a beautiful day to work.
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Post by One-Fall » Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:11 pm

You guys are selfless! Thx so much. What a good idea, too!!!
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Post by pigsteak » Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:00 pm

Wow......kudos to all! And thank you so much.
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Post by Brentucky » Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:07 pm

Awesome, good idea and reminder!
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??? about the New RRG climbing Guide book????

Post by Golite45 » Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:16 pm

When Is the book going to be on the shelf?
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Post by Golite45 » Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:17 pm

I feel the gate is A great idea and a awesome reminder !!!!
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Post by Clevis Hitch » Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:18 pm

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Post by DriskellHR » Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:20 pm

I'll have a sign made this week to make it more clear when you see the gate.
Sorry I did not have it ready for installation last weekend. Thanks to everyone who helped!

FYI: It was Rick Bost's idea and he paid for the gate itself, thanks rick!!.
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Post by Clevis Hitch » Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:11 am

exactly how much money did the CC pay for the PMRP? Honest question...
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Post by Josephine » Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:31 am

In 2004, when more than 700-acres* of prime climbing land came available to the market, the RRGCC moved quickly to seize the opportunity to secure access. Negotiating with the Murray family, the Coalition and the Murray's settled on a value of $325 per acre for the 700-acres of deeded land. To finance the purchase, the RRGCC worked out a owner-financed mortage of 8% a year for 10 years. With a few maintaince costs, the final yearly costs translate to nearly $30,000 per year (for a more detailed look, check out the PMRP Financials ta).

*Note - It wasn't until after the purchase that it was determined that actually 750-acres were deeded.
http://rrgcc.org/rrgcc-info/pmrp/

The link to "PRMP Financials tab" seems to be broken - but with some simple math, the property was $243,750 + interest.
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Post by captain static » Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:26 am

Clevis Hitch wrote:exactly how much money did the CC pay for the PMRP? Honest question...
PMRP Financial Summary
•$325 per acre
•700 acres on the deed
•Total purchase price: $227,500
•Owner financed at 8% - not mortgaged through a bank
•Annual payments are due July 15th
•Payments from July 2004 through July 2009 are $29,383
•Payments from July 2010 through July 2013 are $29,385
•Final payment scheduled July 15, 2013
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Post by Jeff » Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:56 am

Should be a good party come mid 2013!!
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Post by Clevis Hitch » Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:29 am

It seems to me that erecting a gate seems a little coercive. Whats the deal wit you guys and gates anyway? I thought that the CC was an organization dedicated to preserving climber access by opening doors. Do you have to resort to heavy-handed tactics of threatening closure?
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