Bullwinkle
Boulder climber
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Jan 13, 2018 - 07:22am PT
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eKat
climber
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Jan 13, 2018 - 12:33pm PT
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HohMahn!
I know I'm not the only person out there who can call Bridwell their mentor. . . let's make this whole thing WAY easier on him. . . . pound down the fundage, dadz!
:-)
KEEP THE MAGIC ALIVE!
Brockman
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 13, 2018 - 01:26pm PT
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Kat, I talk to him daily, he's never been like this since I've known him. I've tried to keep the "tribe" up to date, but purposely kept it off social media for respect to Jim and his family. He is very appreciative of the phone calls from all his friends and is thankful for the friendships he has. He needs prayers, karma and good vibes right now.eace
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eKat
climber
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Jan 13, 2018 - 01:39pm PT
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Thanks, Ron!
:-(
Tell Peggy and Jim HI from Brockman.
SENDING LOVE!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 13, 2018 - 01:50pm PT
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Will do!
Peace
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T Hocking
Trad climber
Redding, Ca
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Jan 13, 2018 - 01:55pm PT
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Done.
Heal up hardman,
you got this!
Tad
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TomKimbrough
Social climber
Salt Lake City
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Jan 13, 2018 - 02:57pm PT
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I'm in.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Colorado & Nepal
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Jan 13, 2018 - 03:33pm PT
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He's eligible for help from social security even if he's not retirement age. Is someone helping him with the paperwork?
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jan 13, 2018 - 04:13pm PT
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He may be eligible for S.S. Disability payments, even if not of retirement age.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jan 13, 2018 - 04:36pm PT
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Jim's older than me by a few years...definitely retirement age.
Medicare should be filed for, Medical as well.
Don't hesitate...online at "filing for Medicare."
And call Covered California at (800) 300-1506 to file for Mecicaid.
He's worth whatever you can give.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Colorado & Nepal
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Jan 13, 2018 - 05:18pm PT
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Social Security has a special fund for dialysis patients.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 13, 2018 - 05:29pm PT
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Thanks for all the helpfull posts on alternative avenues to look at. I have passed this on to Peggy Bridwell.
Peace
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 13, 2018 - 08:27pm PT
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I had the good fortune to buy Jim a beer during the Ice Fest some years back. Was a great time talking with a hero. I hope this helps and he gets well. Cheers again ya'll.
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applejax
climber
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Jan 13, 2018 - 09:33pm PT
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What's his medical condition?
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Jody
climber
Occupied Territory
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Jan 13, 2018 - 09:44pm PT
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Took this picture of Bridwell comparing his hands with Ament at Kor's memorial service.
Really enjoyed my conversations with Jim the couple of times we have met. He even seemed happy to talk about Pinnacles NM(NP) climbing. :)
 Missing photo ID#368566
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Jan 13, 2018 - 10:17pm PT
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Remembering the good times. Even when we froze our feet!!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jan 14, 2018 - 07:15am PT
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Mike and I will help in any way we can. Thanks for the FundMe link.
At various venues in the past it was our privilege to buy pieces of his old gear. He would then show us in various books pictures of him using that gear BITD. Most of it we passed on to climbers more worthy of it than us.
He’s one of a kind and I always enjoyed seeing him either at the Oakdale events or more frequently in JT.
Our thoughts for his recovery and not having to suffer too much red tape. That a happy camper he would not be. ;)
Susan and Mike
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jan 14, 2018 - 01:30pm PT
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Find the Bird.
Then fund the Bird.
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HF
climber
I'm a Norwegian stuck in Joshua Tree
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Jan 14, 2018 - 02:42pm PT
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Dear Jim,
I'm sending you my sincere well wishes. Hang in there and keep looking for that next climb!
Hilde Fonda
Joshua Tree
PHOTO courtesy of MINGO MORVIN
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