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Jerry Dodrill

climber

Sebastopol, CA

Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 22, 2009 - 11:55pm PT

Would anyone like to take on the task of starting and managing the 2009 Climber Memorial Thread? Its time to start, and for whatever reason, after three years, I'm dragging my feet. So perhaps its time to pass the torch, or let it go. It is a commitment. A responsibility. And you're doing a good deed for our community. It means more than you think, yet if you think about it too much it weighs heavy.

Its been a fascinating process and one which has made me more attentive to the fine pleasures and definite fragility of this human experience.

Here are links to the past three years, so you know what you're getting into. I'm sure whoever takes it on will take it to the next level, which I highly encourage.

2008
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.html?topic_id=515427

2007
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.html?topic_id=369490

2006
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.html?topic_id=293748

Peace,
Jerry

nature

climber

Tucson, AZ

Jan 23, 2009 - 12:48am PT

the seva you offered with these threads cannot be appreciated enough.

I'm sure someone will pick up the torch.

Thanks for your efforts... they really do mean something special~

om shanti,
~nature

dougs510

Social climber

down south

Jan 23, 2009 - 12:53am PT

Thanks Brother.

Ed Hartouni

Trad climber

Livermore, CA

Jan 23, 2009 - 01:23am PT

Thanks Jerry, it was an inspired act to begin it, and I know it must have been hard to carry it.

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Jan 23, 2009 - 02:28am PT

hey there jerry... say, if my life was not so unbuilt, and stumbling along, i would do it for you all...

very sorry that i can't, as, people are precious, not only to their families and loved one, but to those that they touch all through their trails...

it could be years before i have a foundation again to work from---but i can be praying that someone will surface before the year moves on too far ahead as to have it neglected...

god bless and many are greatful for your hard work...

SteveW

Trad climber

The state of confusion

Jan 23, 2009 - 11:04am PT

Jerry
Your efforts were/are really appreciated.
I can't imagine how much time you put into it.
Thanks!

JOEY.F

Social climber

sebastopol

Jan 23, 2009 - 03:01pm PT

Thank you Jerry,
Keeping us humble.

nita

climber

chica from chico, I don't claim to be a daisy

Jan 24, 2009 - 01:57am PT

Jerry, Thank you..

Delhi Dog

Trad climber

Good Question...

Jan 24, 2009 - 02:04am PT

Yep Jerry.
A fine thing you've been doing.

Thanks,
DD

graniteclimber

Trad climber

Nowhere

Jan 27, 2009 - 05:23pm PT

bump

Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber

valley center, ca

Jan 28, 2009 - 12:32am PT

I also thank you, Jerry, from the bottom of my heart! It has meant so much to me. I am learning as fast as I can, but don't think I am computer literate enough to carry on your torch just yet. Wish I had the knowledge and smarts. No one has the time, yo just have to Make time.... :D

Jerry Dodrill

climber

Sebastopol, CA

Topic Author's Reply - Jan 28, 2009 - 01:41am PT

Hi Lynne. No worries. Perhaps someone will make a little time for it. Doesn't really take that much. If not, its not the end of the world. We can always read about the tragedies in ANAM, but the normal passings of the human experience are so easily overlooked.

dogtown

climber

Cheyenne,Wyoming

Jan 28, 2009 - 02:00am PT

I nominate Lynne for the task. (you can do it)

What da you say Lynne?

Come on !!

Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber

valley center, ca

Jan 28, 2009 - 02:18am PT

I can do it ONLY if you will hand walk me through the site and show me what to do...and continue the teaching til I get it. I will need a cell phone number and a web address to Jerry so I can get through to you in a day or so if I have a problem. I do NOT want to take on something I will not do correctly or well. These people need to be honored...and I cannot let my ineptness interfere with their Great memories.

Most of all .... I do not want to let down the people who have experienced death in their families or with friends that mean SO much. They need to be upheld and lifted up to the nthhh degree. Not miss handled by an idiot that does not know what she is doing.

Soooo,