pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 11, 2011 - 08:06am PT
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I see it on Supertopo now and then.
Mostly when reading threads of early Yosemite climbers.
I learn from these messages.
It seems to me that this crew knew more about the importance of caring for one another than they let on.
I am amazed at the strength, ability and kindness of these folks.
Cheers to the old souls of the Valley and thier Love !
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eKat
climber
BITD3
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May 11, 2011 - 08:17am PT
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Let me tell you, pud. . . BITD3 (BackInTheDitchBackInTheDirtBackInTheDay) the love was palpable. Funny thing, though, we seemed to share our love for each other with each other as the loved one was walking away - out of earshot. It's changed, now. . . and TheTacoStand has given us EARS!
OXOXO
OldDadBrockman
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Jeremy
Social climber
Albuquerque, NM
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May 11, 2011 - 08:19am PT
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 Missing photo ID#201663 |
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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May 11, 2011 - 08:20am PT
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When it is good here, it is incomparable.
When it isn't, it becomes pitiable quickly.
Actual climbing content and a respectful atmosphere is everything...
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eKat
climber
BITD3
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May 11, 2011 - 08:28am PT
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I'm with you, Steve. . . the hate has almost driven me away.
:-(
And. . . JerOfMe. . . nice photo!
OXO
eKat _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ HellYouKnowWho
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Barbarian
Trad climber
The great white north, eh?
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May 11, 2011 - 08:35am PT
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Plenty of love these days on the ST.
I've seen plenty of folks reach out to each other. I've seen relationships grow and blossom. I've seen weddings. I've seen birth announcements. I've seen people come together and mourn the loss of dear friends, casual acquaintences, and the family members friends. I've seen people who have never met give and receive congratulations for new ascents, new jobs, overcoming illness, or a good story. I've seen people re-establish relationships with old friends and meet new ones. I've seen folks give of themselves - time, money, and talents - just because someone was in need. That is love - and there's lots of it around here!
Who here shares their love freely? Too many to name, but I'll toss this one out: Neebee. We've never met, but she sent me a card. She wished my wife a happy birthday. No one on this forum has even met my wife, but when Neebee found out about the day, she jumped at the chance to send her best wishes to a complete stranger.
There is love on the ST. Long may it grow and be shared. To quote one of the other great purveyors of love here: Keep the MAGIC alive!
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eKat
climber
BITD3
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May 11, 2011 - 08:37am PT
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Keep the MAGIC alive!
YEAH!
DO THAT!
:-)
xo
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Robb
Social climber
The other "Magic City on the Plains"
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May 11, 2011 - 09:03am PT
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Well stated Barbarian!
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Dingus Milktoast
Gym climber
Run like the wind.
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May 11, 2011 - 09:04am PT
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There is currently 1.7 metric tons of goodwill available on the Taco. Down somewhat from a couple of months ago, butchya all know... goodwill breeds goodwill. It grows from itself, bootstrap.
DMT
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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May 11, 2011 - 09:10am PT
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goodwill sending...
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FortMental
Social climber
Albuquerque, NM
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May 11, 2011 - 09:20am PT
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Love is cool. Saccharin is not.
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dirtbag
climber
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May 11, 2011 - 09:47am PT
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Free love is even cooler.
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weschrist
Gym climber
left sac
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May 11, 2011 - 09:52am PT
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I don't wanna sound like a queer or nothin, but I love you guys
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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May 11, 2011 - 10:08am PT
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Alright, I deleted my 'Haters' thread. But this post from Karl summed up my thoughts in a kinder way than I did;
I'm a part of a number of cultures and communities.
Supertopo is the only one where there's so much of people being negative with one another. (and being negative about the negativity isn't the clearest way out of the woods I think)
I think if we could manage to support and accept each other better and more patiently, we'd find it feels good to have a friendly community that have good vibes for everyone within it. We do have a certain amount of that here on supertopo and people have been a great help to each other. It just that we have the equivalent of online road rage here too where people take out their pent up frustrations on each other.
Since it's spring and our cabin fever is ending, maybe we can sort of bend our intent to embrace each other better. (although I don't know If I'd want to embrace even a female Teletubbie)
Peace
Karl
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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May 11, 2011 - 10:31am PT
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Bluering- Self-examination was the point of that thread so why not do that instead of ending the conversation by deleting the thread? That was a poor and self-indulgent move on your part, IMO.
These issues really warrant open and frank discussion and that is what was going on. I would like to re-start that conversation and resurrect the thread.
Any objections to doing so out there?
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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May 11, 2011 - 11:13am PT
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Steve, go for it. I have no objection.
My thread turned into something I didn't intend. Sorry for deleting it, but it was serving the wrong intended purpose.
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fattrad
Mountain climber
GOP Convention
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May 11, 2011 - 11:15am PT
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pud,
Please delete this thread, ST was designed by CMac to be HELL on earth.
The evil one
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Topic Author's Reply - May 11, 2011 - 11:16am PT
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I love you man.
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Barbarian
Trad climber
The great white north, eh?
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May 11, 2011 - 11:39am PT
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The Evil One tries to keep up the facade, but many of us know otherwise. Fattrad has been known to share the love. He just doesn't want people to know.
I love you, man! (Can I have some of your Cabernet?)
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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May 11, 2011 - 12:47pm PT
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Bluering- What did you have in mind?
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