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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 20, 2008 - 07:55pm PT
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The date has been set.
This one should be a sellout.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 20, 2008 - 08:32pm PT
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Yes they will be charging, not sure how much but who cares. How many times you gonna see a Layton Kor show?
I probably can't make it, but I'll be helping him out with obtaining the best medical care in this neck of the woods. Please don't ask, I'm not qualified to discuss it.
So yes, please, somebody SHOULD video it.
Gary Neptune already said that all the proceeds go to the man, so even if its $20 you should give 'em a Grant and not ask for change.
Hell, if everyone who has enjoyed his routes contributed the cost of the last two pieces of hardware they dropped and lost then at least the COST of his medical would not be a concern.
Unfortunately it is.
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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Aug 20, 2008 - 08:37pm PT
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RE:
"not sure how much but who cares. How many times you gonna see a Layton Kor show? "
bingo - this show is a must go...
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John Mac
Trad climber
Littleton, CO
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Aug 20, 2008 - 09:21pm PT
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Wow, that will be great.
Hopefully Layton will be willing to sign my copy of his book.
Thanks for setting it up.
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Aug 20, 2008 - 09:27pm PT
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WOW!
Slide show and perhaps conversation over drinks afterwards?....
I'm not sure Layton drinks alcohol but it would be nice if we (the locals) organized some sort of book signing and socializing afterwards. Gary and his band of pirates have probably thought about this already. Very cool!! There aren't many of his type left.
Jack
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Hardman Knott
Gym climber
Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, Ca
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Aug 20, 2008 - 09:50pm PT
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Is there any chance of Mr. Kor making a California appearance?
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 20, 2008 - 10:08pm PT
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The credit lies elsewhere John Mac. Mostly Gary and Jim McCarthy too.
Jack,
there is something that I CAN tell you without being indiscrete.
Layton has doctor's orders to have one glass of red wine per day (although his predilection runs more toward a good sour mash).
As for the book signing, he always seems willing. His wife Karen is kind of funny on that. She doesn't understand. She told me with amazement that people KEEP coming up with copies of "this book" to sign, even sending them by mail.
Since the club will be flying them out too she and her son Arlin should be duly impressed when they see the reception Layton gets both in Boulder and Golden.
Considering how much a Kor signature appreciates the market value of the book I certainly hope that people are generous enough to enhance their contribution at the door if they bring a copy for him to sign (and please don't request additional inscription, a signature alone doesn't require much visual effort).
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 20, 2008 - 10:31pm PT
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I doubt strongly that Mr. Kor will be inclined to take his show on the road.
In light of that and considering that a mere SushiFest saw attendance from both coasts and even that place up north I can't imagine that true climbing history buffs wouldn't ALREADY be on the phone booking reservations.
(ahem,.. cough,.. cough)
I said, "ALREADY be on the phone booking reservations." :)
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John Mac
Trad climber
Littleton, CO
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Aug 20, 2008 - 10:32pm PT
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I've posted a link on the home page for mountain project and i'll add more information as it becomes available.
And, extra donations should be mandatory for anyone requesting a signature!
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 20, 2008 - 10:37pm PT
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Stich ,
I already suggested to the club that they create a FOLK Fund (Friends Of Layton Kor) to take advantage of tax deductible status. There may be word on that shortly.
Actually, at first I thought of just calling it the Friends Of Kor Fund, but then I got a little worried about people screwing up the acronym.
LOL
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Aug 20, 2008 - 10:52pm PT
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Ron,
well I'll definately be there at 'Tunes with a bottle of good red wine. It would be a good thing if Layton had some original prints of his photos of his exploits that could be auctioned off and/or sold.
Probably the more money he can make to help with his medical expenses the better.
Jack
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 21, 2008 - 12:23am PT
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Even if I wasn't saying that I'll pass along the suggestion I'd be bumping this.
I already asked Cmac by email to keep this on the front page, although I imagine that once you make one exception to the rule,...
Still, if there was ever a good time for an exception.
C'mon folks (or should it be FOLKs) keep the buzz going. Lets see every seat filled long in advance.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Aug 21, 2008 - 02:30am PT
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I'd almost pay to send someone else. He's not just the man, he is THE MAN!
14 page references in Oli's book Wizards of Rock has gotta mean a pivotal figure in the tradition of climbing.
First two entries...
1957 doing Eldo R rated steep climbing!
1959 Hallet Peak in just over an hour where later that year it took Chouinard and Ken Weeks 4 hours. Speed climbing origins?
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Beatrix Kiddo
Mountain climber
Littleton
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Aug 21, 2008 - 10:45am PT
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Hey Tim. . .you should leave your truck at my place and ride up with me. This is one to look forward to for sure. I can't tell you how many times I have been humbled on his routes.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Aug 21, 2008 - 10:51am PT
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Ron
Is there an additional show for Golden? Or is there
a reception in Golden during that weekend climbfest?
Thanks
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JLP
Social climber
The internet
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Aug 21, 2008 - 11:07am PT
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They should put him in Boulder Theater, not Neptune's.
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rich sims
Trad climber
co
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Aug 21, 2008 - 11:54am PT
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Ron
Big thanks for the heads up.
Radical PM sent book now bro the rest is taken care of.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 21, 2008 - 12:32pm PT
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OK, just got off the horn with the big guy. He is stoked about Neptune's. We didn't discuss ticket price, but I think $20 sounds fair. There is only that one show.
In Golden he will be feted by the club.
If the show is successful he will give consideration to doing others but only on a very limited basis because of the need to consider localized medical backup, so if you want to catch this then October 9 would be the time.
And just so this is clear again, I did not organize this show but rather have been trying to help our friend with other considerations.
Clyde Soles has been working on the organization of this event for months and deserves your thanks.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Aug 21, 2008 - 01:04pm PT
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Thanks for your efforts Ron.
I have class that night, can't miss. . .
I may see him at the AAC fete.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 21, 2008 - 01:40pm PT
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All the more reason to video the show and create a FOLK fund.
I heard back from CMac today who was very upbeat about helping to get the word out.
Thanks Chris.
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