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Port
Trad climber
San Diego
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Nov 30, 2009 - 07:37pm PT
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Probably just a miscommunication. bump.
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cintune
climber
the Moon and Antarctica
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Nov 30, 2009 - 07:40pm PT
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Yep, probably, but there's more Californians here than there. And plenty of people on both forums, too, but no harm getting word out, and then deleting once resolved.
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Prod
Trad climber
Dodge Sprinter Dreaming
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Nov 30, 2009 - 07:48pm PT
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Sure hope he's ok. Best to his mom.
Prod.
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franky
climber
Davis, CA
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Nov 30, 2009 - 07:52pm PT
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Eh, maybe I'm a bit naive then. I don't think that tidbit of info would be very useful to anyone like that.
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Boz
Trad climber
Davis, CA
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Nov 30, 2009 - 07:59pm PT
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I hope he's OK!
Artem's a good kid!!!!!!
Sending good thoughts. if he ends up just chillin at the pit and not checkin in with him mum, im going to have to give him an earfull!
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Nov 30, 2009 - 08:05pm PT
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looks like a user on rc.com has seen him on Sunday.
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Nov 30, 2009 - 08:51pm PT
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Good luck on this.
I know I freaked my folks out plenty in the early years, not showing up when I was supposed to.
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cintune
climber
the Moon and Antarctica
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Nov 30, 2009 - 09:07pm PT
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Yep, irresponsible youth, been that, and gotten repaid in kind by my own kids often enough.
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midarockjock
climber
USA
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Nov 30, 2009 - 09:10pm PT
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I hope your saying he is now found.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 30, 2009 - 09:11pm PT
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What Cin said... Good vibes, luck and best wishes, with this!
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Jingy
Social climber
Flatland, Ca
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Nov 30, 2009 - 09:14pm PT
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For security reasons... and to find the youth....
BUMP!!!
Check the pit again!!!
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The Wedge
Boulder climber
Bishop, CA
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Nov 30, 2009 - 11:18pm PT
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Got the info and will pass it around. I will be out wed bouldering and will keep and eye out.
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Nov 30, 2009 - 11:31pm PT
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If this is totally out of character for the young man, the sheriff's office is responsible for searches and should be contacted. There is heightened sensitivity to taking such reports seriously, given recent high profile cases like the Kim family in Oregon....any information that can help them locate the car (both where it may be and where it is not) and determine a possible site would be very useful.
Best wishes.
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Ray Olson
Trad climber
Imperial Beach, California
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Nov 30, 2009 - 11:34pm PT
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skip, that's an amazing story.
hopefully this'll all work out...
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Nov 30, 2009 - 11:44pm PT
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Wishing the best for all.
My beautiful blond hair German neighbor went to Greece on a school field trip. Met a good looking Greek dude....and ....well, shacked up with him. Neglecting the niceties of telling anyone or even calling her parents. It evidently caused quite the international brohaha until she went home about a month after her classmates and turned up quite unannounced and unexpected at her folks house. Whew. What a handful.
Hop the lad shows up with a good story and in fine form as well.
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gmt-8
climber
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Nov 30, 2009 - 11:50pm PT
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I already contacted to the sheriff's office and they checked all boldering locations near Bishop today. No car was found. I called them again recently and asked to check a climbing campground but did not have response yet. Anyway I'm going to drive to Bishop tomorrow morning.
Vitaly.
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Port
Trad climber
San Diego
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Vitaly, Do you know what kind of gear he had with him? As Im sure you know there are many Alpine routes in the area. Over thanksgiving weekend three years ago I got stuck on Whitney's East Buttress. The worst night of my life, I had to endure 10 degree weather with 30 mph winds with only a light weight jacket. The worst part was knowing my parents were thinking I was either dead or seriously hurt and not being able to communicate with them. Im guessing this might be the case. Maybe check the Whitney Portal area as well. I hope you're able to find him soon. Keep us posted.
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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For those too lazy to click, like me:
Hope he's shagging a green-eyed [natural] blonde.
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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i hope someone has checked his facebook or myspace page..may be a post there
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gmt-8
climber
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He probably took his harness and helmet but it looks like all ropes, cams, slings and even quickdraws are at home. He is not a fun of any kind long multi-pitch/trad routes so I don't think he is in Alpine area.
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schwortz
Social climber
"close to everything = not at anything", ca
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is there any reason he might be trying to NOT be found? first question in my mind...or is he just being irresponsible?
cellphone to call or track? or atm/credit cards to track?
do they keep records of who crosses the border to mexico? anyway to access those? assume sheriff knows/has access to that but what do i know....
(the facebook/myspace thing isnt a bad idea)
hope he's off chasing women, partying and pulling down too hard to remember to call home
that said...its only been three days eh? i've gone quite a bit longer than that without calling home, when i was a kid....still do....
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franky
climber
Davis, CA
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I would hope the Bishop Police talked to the host at The Pit to see if that car was registered there, and for how long.
Anyways, given that he was in the milks on Sunday, I don't think he is stuck on some winter alpine route. I'm imagining this will have a pretty quick resolution.
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apogee
climber
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"...driving dark blue Infiniti G20 license plate 5LLB914."
An 18 y/o driving an Infiniti? Something tells me the kid is a-ok.
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tom woods
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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He's not at the South Lake Parking lot. We just drove up there to pick up a guy who was stuck out by the underestimated storm Friday and Saturday.
I'll keep my ears open.
Also I am a reporter with the local radio station so I can get the word out if you want. There are problems with this, such as the embarrasment that Skipt was talking about above, but it could also help get more eyes out looking, and a brains thinking about whether they saw your son or not.
Let me know.
e-mail me through the supertopo if this is something I can help you with. Either way works for me.
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cintune
climber
the Moon and Antarctica
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morning bump. Let's wish Vitaly a good day, all.
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gmt-8
climber
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It looks like he wants to be not found but I don't know any real reason for that. Everything was OK until he disappeared. About driving Infiniti it's 7 years old used car still in a good condition but not as fancy and expensive as you may think. And he doesn't have any money as far as I know even for food and gas. May be just a few bucks so there is an option that he came up there with some friends and this is why the sheriff didn't find his car.
tom woods please make an announcement on the radio if you can. More people are involved is the better.
I'm going to drive to Bishop today and check Buttermilk, Happies and Pit. Are there any other places I should visit?
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tom woods
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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Vitaly, ask around at the coffee shops. The Black Sheep, behind Spellbinder books is a climber hangout of sorts, and the baristas are climbers. The Looney bean is also a common spot for climbers.
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Barple
Boulder climber
Burlingame
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Haven't seen him around the gym but I'll be sure to let you know if I see him there.
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cintune
climber
the Moon and Antarctica
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Afternoon bump.
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schilds
Trad climber
eastside
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Hi Vitaly,
As of 1300 today, this car is at the Buttermilks, parked on the west(ish) side of the road between the Peabodies and the Birthday Boulders parking area. I don't know for sure if Artem is one of the people I saw climbing, but I do know for sure that the car is there. Good luck...
Sarah
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WBraun
climber
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If his car is there in the buttermilks right now anyone looking around there for him?
Tom?
He might have fallen off a boulder in a more remote part of the area?
Pure speculation .... but again, anyone looking?
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Crodog
Trad climber
Concord, CA
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Has anyone put in another call to the sherrif with the latest?
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Crodog
Trad climber
Concord, CA
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Good thing the car is gone; last time I checked dead people don't drive. I wouldn't want to be Artem right now though...
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franky
climber
Davis, CA
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Sounds like he is ok, figured he would be. Just living the dream.
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midarockjock
climber
USA
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cinturon(?) the missing car after being spotted reads somewhat positive
for Artem.
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WBraun
climber
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Oh?
So car gone, and he escaped ......?
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yosguns
climber
Durham, NC
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Just a thought...maybe it would be good to PM or call Vitaly instead of publicize when the car's been spotted. As long as we eventually get the update that he's alright, it might be better to go about updates privately.
My brother ran away in France on a school trip when he was 17 and didn't get in touch with us for a week or so. It was awful! His plan was to work at a hostel in exchange for board and do tricks on the beach in Nice for spare money. Anyway, he didn't want to be found for a while and did a good job monitoring who knew what. My mother was distraught. After a while, he would pick up when I called, so I finally convinced him he should negotiate for a ticket home with our parents by calling BEFORE his original return flight took off (so the change fees would be less, something that bizarrely made sense to him at the time...he was probably ready to go home by that point) and he called them. When he showed up at Charles de Gaulle for his new flight (pfew!), he was taken into custody and escorted onto the plane, since it had become an international affair. He's lucky to have graduated from high school after that little mishap.
That was a horrible time. I am so sorry!
EDIT: Sorry, looking below, I didn't mean anything in particular by my post...no judgment or claim to know any details about situations like this. Just made me think of my bone headed brother (who I love very much...and WILL judge affectionately!!!).
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cintune
climber
the Moon and Antarctica
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Yep, there's a fine line between just trying to help and meddling in family affairs. Would be nice to learn that everything turned out okay, and let it go at that.
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pc
climber
East of Seattle
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Stzzo, I tried to post those same thoughts earlier but couldn't find the right words. Well put.
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Crodog
Trad climber
Concord, CA
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Artem's family climbs at the same gym I do. This is legit.
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cintune
climber
the Moon and Antarctica
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The thought crossed my mind too, at first. I decided to bring it over here after looking at the family webpage (the .com in the first post) and seeing the gallery link to pics of family outings and whatnot. But there's always that good samaritan dilemma involved with kindnesses to strangers.
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
climber
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"there's always that good samaritan dilemma involved with kindnesses to strangers."
"NO GOOD DEED GOES . . . UNPUNISHED"
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cintune
climber
the Moon and Antarctica
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Heh, yeah, Artem's probably gonna want to kick my ass.
(Sorry, dude.)
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Prod
Trad climber
Dodge Sprinter Dreaming
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Cintune,
So is he ok? Or do we just hope this is the outcome?
Prod.
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midarockjock
climber
USA
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A projectile goes and matter is scattered, some may grin and others
characterize as good or bad.
Yes, family matters usually should be sealed and not made public,
which this place is for the most part. Reads as though he is ok which
at this time I characterize as ok, and I don't always grin.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
Will know soon
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Just found this Thread. When I saw the pic with no other information I thought, Wow, he looks like a guy I saw at the Buttermilks late Sunday afternoon near dark.
Then I read on and see that perhaps he was at the Buttermilks and I did see him. If indeed it was him,,,,,,tall, thin, kinda white (no so cal tan) he was not under dressed for the chill. He was energetic running around with a smile on his face and said hi as he passed me. He did not act like he was under the influence of anything. He seemed fine. Is he still AWOL? Please let me know.....I will be praying. Peace, lynnie
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cintune
climber
the Moon and Antarctica
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No real news, Lynne. His dad is posting as gmt-8. Was going from SF to Bishop to look for him today.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
Will know soon
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cintune, I have a friend that lives right close to the Buttermilks, email me if you need specific help and I can contact them. He looked so good, if it was indeed the same person. But he was running somewhere and was not with anyone else or I would have posted a description of any friends he was with. lynne
Edit: I saw him by the ....is it "Iron Man Traverse" and "Samari"....sorry if I got the names not exactly right.
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gmt-8
climber
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We found him. Please close the thread if it's possible.
Thank you,
Vitaly.
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Maybe a little explanation is in order.........?
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Prod
Trad climber
Dodge Sprinter Dreaming
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OOOOOHHHH, somebodys gonna get an asswhuppin!!!
Prod.
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tom woods
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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lets leave it be.
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Dolomite
climber
Anchorage
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Finally! An ST-real-time-drama with a positive outcome. All I need to know. (Good luck kid!)
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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gmt-8,
If you want to delete this thread, go back and delete your original post. The first one.
I hope everything is o.k. with Artern. God bless!
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Maybe his cell phone fell into the toilet.....
jus sayin......
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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We still don't know what happened here, maybe some of the jokes and snide comments should be withheld.
I'm just sayin'...
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Jingy
Social climber
Flatland, Ca
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mid-lunch bump -
Lynne - What are you tying to say?
"He looked so good, if it was indeed the same person."
is this guy becoming a prospect in your eyes? LOL
All kidding aside, bumping to get the latest
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Srbphoto
Trad climber
Kennewick wa
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Forget Tiger, it looks like we have a Cougar on board.
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Barbarian
Trad climber
slowly dying in the OC
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What's the latest on Couger?
Couger last seen prowling amongst the boulders outside Bishop!
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cintune
climber
the Moon and Antarctica
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Okay, I'll leave this thread up for the evening shift to catch up on the news and then delete it.
Nothing to see here, people, move along now....
Vitaly, glad everything turned out okay.
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krahmes
Trad climber
LP
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Climber + 18 years old + Blue Infiniti G20 = sinewy, dewy youth and money; a combination nigh well irresistible to the cougar. Don’t blame the cougar.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
Will know soon
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Really glad the outcome was a Good One. Having raised 2 boys and 2 girls, unless he does this on a real regular basis and did something Bad, I would not be too harsh. Some people are married and supporting a family at his age. Like the old song says, "He's not a kid anymore."
Oh, gezzzzz Jingy !!! What I Meant was he looked happy and fine and not like someone depressed or ready to do something crazy and he didn't look like he was on drugs or alcohol.
Signing Off: Clawless Cougar :DD
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micronut
Trad climber
fresno, ca
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Great news. Great to have a "happy ending" for once around the climbing community.
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