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J. Werlin

climber

Cedaredge

Jul 9, 2007 - 12:25pm PT

Here is a worthy thread. In appreciation of your gentle tone and the clarity of your perspective. A wise prof. once told me: When you shout people turn away and cover their ears. When you speak softly people lean closer and listen.

Thanks for posting softly and for putting your positive energy into this forum.

Peace,

Jeremy

Robb

Social climber

Under a Big Sky

Jul 9, 2007 - 12:53pm PT

Here's to ya Karl
From the many great debates back in the Curry housing days to
the present postings.
Keep on rockin'
Robb

the Fet

Knackered climber

A bivy sack in the secret campground

Jul 9, 2007 - 05:26pm PT

We're gaga for baba.

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, Ca.

Jul 9, 2007 - 05:33pm PT

Baba bing!

I tried to find that shirt Donny designed for you Karl, remember that one?

TradIsGood

Happy and Healthy climber

the Gunks end of the country

Jul 9, 2007 - 05:35pm PT

I like the trip reports.

peace.

Mighty Hiker

Social climber

Vancouver, B.C.

Jul 9, 2007 - 05:58pm PT

I look forward to meeting Karl at the Facelift in September. Not to mention a host of the other usual suspects, such as Fattrad.

Karl Baba

Trad climber

Yosemite, Ca

Jul 10, 2007 - 01:01am PT

Thanks for all the kind words. I'm honored to know so many of you.

It's been a tough period for our country and democracy and I've felt the pull to post more political stuff in the past 7 years than I used to. I'm sorry if it has alienated any potential friends because I know we all have our own perspectives and that good folks can disagree. I know the folks I fight with online would be friends offline.

but Dick Cheney, if you read this thread

Peace

Karl

WBraun

climber

Jul 10, 2007 - 01:03am PT

LOL Hahahahaha

Well done ......

dmalloy

Trad climber

eastside

Jul 10, 2007 - 01:03am PT

moving it back to the front page....I have appreciated Karl's wise words on the world, the tone in which he manages to express his views, his photos, his offers of discounted prints to dirtbags, and his helpful beta here on the Taco. Such a great part of a wonderful community.

We also bumped into Karl and some friends last year on our first day of a week in the Valley, cragging at the Church Bowl. He could not have been more welcoming or friendly, despite our rather anonymous nature around here and fairly shy personalities. Of course he did snake the Lieback out from under us while we wandered around the base ;) Later on I led Revival, not a proud route but at least my first 10a lead in the Valley.

Karl, you seem to bring happiness and consciousness to the corners of the world you inhabit - well done.

10b4me

climber

bitd

Jul 10, 2007 - 01:11am PT

I don't know.
Karl is always posting great pics, and exciting trip reports.
kinda boring.

just jokin'

thanks Karl.

Fluoride

Trad climber

Hollywood, CA

Jul 10, 2007 - 01:24am PT

Calm, cool and always has the wisest advice. Karl is the MAN!! A true pleasure to be around both on and off the rock.

He's also one hell of a good photographer.

nick d

Trad climber

Jul 10, 2007 - 01:29am PT

Karl, I appreciate you. Even if you are a ufo nut.

Michael

Karl Baba

Trad climber

Yosemite, Ca

Jul 10, 2007 - 03:38am PT

Like anybody, I have my weakness and bad points

But i try to do the right thing

So I bid you goodnight and

peas

thanks to Ouch and others

Donny... the OHHH!- Riginal

Sport climber

California State Correctional Facility, Vacaville

Jul 10, 2007 - 11:54am PT

I lurk...therefore I am. Thanks for remindin' me Bluering. Smoove.

Donny... the OHHH!- Riginal

Sport climber

California State Correctional Facility, Vacaville

Jul 10, 2007 - 11:55am PT

Ah what the hell....while I'm here:

healyje

Trad climber

Portland, Oregon

Jul 10, 2007 - 02:08pm PT

Karl always exerts a calming and reasoned influence on ST and is definitely a person I'd be happy to rope up with anytime. The place wouldn't be the same without him.

Paul Martzen

Trad climber

Fresno

Jul 10, 2007 - 02:33pm PT

Yep, it is always interesting to read and think about a Karl post. You seem like a pretty good guy. I look forward to meeting you in person some day, or at least figuring out who you are if we have already met.

Peace
and Chaos too

Paul

k-man

Gym climber

SCruz

Jul 10, 2007 - 02:46pm PT

I don't know how he does it. Always a calm voice of reason. Be it about specific climbs, climbing styles/ethics, or the political messes we find ourselves in, Ambassador Baba always plays in key and hits the correct passing notes.

Thanks for playing Karl, I always look forward to hearing what you have to offer.

Now about that fro...