10. Chase a few rabbits with the Wondermutts; find out that Nikki got an A+ on her tombstone; workout in the regular gym; buy a new jacket for the upcoming trip.

11. Solo with John Bachar at Clark Canyon where he floats a 5.11c, and we both downgrade a 5.11d that I onsight, then congratulate Lonnie Kauk on his latest 5.12 solos. 12. Confirm plans with friends overseas and line up a helicopter for Damo to shoot photos from when we’re there; go buildering at midnight with Damo and the crew; get rousted by security in five spots.

13. Solo two miles at Tahquitz; watch Wes nab his second “mile-day”; find myself hobbling out due to a problem with the arch of my foot from over-training a few years back.