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The crazy lady at the Crux.

Chris Bersbach · · Arroyo Grande, CA · Joined Sep 2007 · Points: 356

The behind-the-scenes story, as I've heard it told, is that Crux is essentially a make-work business for the owner, to give her something to busy herself with. I have no idea whether this is actually true, but if it is, it may partially explain why the place is still around despite apparently never having anyone patronize it.

All that being said, we at SLO Op are more than pleased to accept the patronage of the local climbing community. Our open hours are not always convenient for non-locals who are just passing through, but I can occasionally work something out for traveling MtProj-er, if you send me a PM in advance of your visit.

Chris D · · the couch · Joined Apr 2009 · Points: 2,230
Tradoholic wrote:What's that restaurant in Chicago where the theme is that the staff is deliberately rude to you and people love it?
Ed Debevic's

Not so good food. Bad actors serve it. Tourist trap, but amusing once.
Tradiban · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2004 · Points: 11,610
Chris Bersbach wrote:The behind-the-scenes story, as I've heard it told, is that Crux is essentially a make-work business for the owner, to give her something to busy herself with. I have no idea whether this is actually true, but if it is, it may partially explain why the place is still around despite apparently never having anyone patronize it. All that being said, we at SLO Op are more than pleased to accept the patronage of the local climbing community. Our open hours are not always convenient for non-locals who are just passing through, but I can occasionally work something out for traveling MtProj-er, if you send me a PM in advance of your visit.
This sounds like exactly what it probably is. I can't wait to stop by some day and experience it for myself!
Cor · · Sandbagging since 1989 · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 1,445

One of you with a van should go... And when she come out to confront you in said van... Ask her of she wants to get sexy in there! ;)

OR maybe get the momentum rolling on here to get a group organized, and all go in at the same time. It may blow her mind! Flash mob! You could all do some craZy wall dancing routine!

(Sorry I had to bite on this funny thread..)

FrankPS · · Atascadero, CA · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 276

She stays in business because her father owns, or subsidizes it. Not because of her customer services skills or loyal clientele!

Ryan N · · Bellingham, WA · Joined May 2009 · Points: 195

Let's all meet at SLO OP, ride over in the Vansion, and and flash mob the shit out of her.

Buff Johnson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2005 · Points: 1,145

video that, maybe she storms out with a broom in her hand

Jeff Thilking · · Lynchburg, VA · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 65

Sounds like she probably keeps the broom outside, in the first parking space, with her name on it...

Tim Stich · · Colorado Springs, Colorado · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 1,520
Tradoholic wrote:What's that restaurant in Chicago where the theme is that the staff is deliberately rude to you and people love it?
The Weiner Circle hot dog stand.

youtube.com/watch?v=33zPlnh…
Taylor Green · · Bozeman Montana · Joined Sep 2013 · Points: 5
youtube.com/watch?v=8mdvzsm…

"You dont have to learn how to tie any knots."
mark felber · · Wheat Ridge, CO · Joined Jul 2005 · Points: 41

Does this woman even climb? I understand if her family wants to keep her off the breadline by buying her a business to run, but next time could they pick something that she knows a little about?

"You do get a chance to put on a harness". That's good to know, I hate it when my partner is in such a hurry I have to climb without a harness.

Stich, the Weiner Circle hot dog stand video was hilarious!

Jon Zucco · · Denver, CO · Joined Aug 2008 · Points: 245
Taylor Green wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mdvzsmlyP0 "You dont have to learn how to tie any knots."
I dunno what y'all are talking about. She obviously knows what she's talking about. I always boulder sideways.
Michael Spielman · · Reno, NV · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 26

There aren't any holds in there. I haven't been to a lot of gyms, are there some like that? Don't the routes get boring?

Willie Wilson · · America · Joined Aug 2010 · Points: 125
Michael Spielman wrote:There aren't any holds in there. I haven't been to a lot of gyms, are there some like that? Don't the routes get boring?
I don't think anyone last long enough at that gym to get bored with the routes. From reading all the terrible review on yelp, it sounds like most people only make it about an hour or so before the lady freaks out and either kicks them out or insults them to the point that they leave.
teece303 · · Highlands Ranch, CO · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 596

It seems to me she wants it to be like a place for kids, mostly, and people who know absolutely nothing about climbing. She's trying to scare real climbers away, I guess?

M L · · Sonora, CA · Joined Apr 2007 · Points: 165

Anyone else think she's kinda hot?

mark felber · · Wheat Ridge, CO · Joined Jul 2005 · Points: 41
notmyname wrote:Anyone else think she's kinda hot?
Apart from a disturbingly blank facial expression and a flat, monotone way of speaking, yes.
NC Rock Climber · · The Oven, AKA Phoenix · Joined Dec 2009 · Points: 60
notmyname wrote:Anyone else think she's kinda hot?
Not even close. The crazy oozes out of her. You even see it in that video. And its not the fun and whacky kind of crazy, but the "i'm gonna make your life miserable" kind of crazy.
Travis Haussener · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2012 · Points: 60

She probably just needs some lovin'...somebody get out there and take one for the team...it can't be that bad...reminds me of en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel…

Dick Stone · · Boulder · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 225

Maybe she's married to the Soup Nazi...
No climb for you !!

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Northern California
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