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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 8, 2009 - 02:46am PT
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So for less than $200 I'm off across the pond to Europe,,,,,uhhh T.Gordo that's europe Not syrup. I'm jazzed ! :DD (airmiles covered all but the tax and the shuttle to the airport)
Turns out my son knows a Belgium climber that is on the International Sports Climbing Federation. He and his wife and daughter are taking me climbing. I hope they let me take pics which I will post. Their daughter is rated # one in her age group in B. Love hanging with the young uns......they are always on the cultural, climbing and couture cutting edge.
It's a possibility I could hook up with Lasti's posse in Hungary. Anyway,
What a dream come true. Not nearly as great as the Donini's ....what 2 1/2 months in Patagonia ?....but we will make do :D
So depart for aeropuerto (?) at 5am .....weather is grim here torrents of rain and wind gusting pretty good....rocked my big van today. Have 50 minutes to transfer in Chicago....but starting now it's all about the moment and the people that I cross paths with.
Keep yo Taco Heads posted cause this pro wouldn't be happening if it weren't for you all...and of course my incredible familia. Thanks All for your support the past almost two years !!! Love, lynnie
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Have fun Lynne!
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Fletcher
Trad climber
Pasadena, CA
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Keep your heart and mind open.... the first time I went to Europe and travelled around I came back (eventually, via a couple of years in Hong Kong) with a wife!
Have fun Lynne, I know you will!
Eric
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Reilly
Mountain climber
Monrovia, CA
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Climbing in Belgium? Is that like military intelligence?
Certainly many a fine pint to surmount there but no matter:
have a great trip! Oh, and watch out for feral Walloons.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 8, 2009 - 06:33am PT
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Thanks Jay, Eric and Reilly. I'm up and looking forward.....:DD Peace always and have a great Holiday season.
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Lasti
Trad climber
Budapest
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Hey Lynne,
Welcome to the Old Continent, hope you'll enjoy yourself. I truly am looking forward to meeting up with you, so if we can coordinate something from here to Italy, let me know.
And have a good Belgian beer to the health of the Taco and Tacoans everywhere.
Lasti
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 8, 2009 - 06:51am PT
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Thanks Lasti :D As soon as I arrive I'll email. Peace and Thanks !!! lynnie
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 8, 2009 - 07:43am PT
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Driver's here....Smiles and Adios !!!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Have a good one! We'll have to compare notes.
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Captain...or Skully
Social climber
Top of the 5.2-5.10 Boulder
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Good travels & adventures to you BOTH.
Yarrr.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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bon Voyage
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hb81
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Don't mean to discourage you but chances are good it will be something like 5 deg Celsius and raining most of the time around northern Europe.
(as it is right now >:( )
Southern Spain should be good this time of the year. Or go to the alps for some early season winter activity.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Have a good trip, and post lots of photos and stories about it!
There is reportedly lots of limestone climbing in southeast Belgium, in the Ardennes. King Albert I of Belgium was a keen climber and alpinist, and died in a climbing accident there in 1934.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_I_of_Belgium
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Lynne-
Fabulous news!
The weather in Belgium will be a shock but summer eventually comes and it stays light until almost midnight then.
The trick is not to drink so much alcohol to get through the winter that you're too out of shape to enjoy yourself when summer comes!
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Lynne,
I hope you have a great time, and come back with more than you expected. We all look forward to your report.
John
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Michael D
Big Wall climber
Sorrento Mesa
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Right On Lynne! Sounds like a great vacation.
It's super cold in Dec for the northern Italy latitude, however, at that level, Slovenia offers climbing at Osp, Crni Kal. Easy to get to, and if it's not nice, you aren't far from Marmolada and the Dolomiti to find the sunshine.
If you go to Hungary, consider a detour to the Vratzas in Bulgaria, you won't be disappointed...and it's dirt cheap! Budget 35 euro a day for food/lodge
Buon Viaggio, Ciao,ciao!
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Meteora?
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Jingy
Social climber
Flatland, Ca
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Lynne - None of this counts for anything unless you have video/photographic evidence of the climbing.. just remember that!!!
Cheers, hope all goes well, and you have the time of your life, however, I think you would have the time of your life anywhere you go...
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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What Jingy said, other wise we're going to think you're meeting Blitzo in nepal, so to speak.
Not really, but take pictures (she always does)
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JOEY.F
Social climber
sebastopol
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Maybe track shoes for that connnection in ORD.
Have a great, safe trip!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Cub reporter Jaybro here, This news release just in today from Lynne @ the front @3:33pm pacific time.
" Im on my way to madrid and then belgium due to bad weather. "
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dogtown
Trad climber
JackAssVille, Wyoming
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Nice, My best goe's with!
Dogtown.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say lynne... wow, god bless and have fun and climb well... and visit and learn and all kinds of neat stuff...
and---keep us informed, so we will know you are doing well...
>:D<
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 9, 2009 - 11:35am PT
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So I'm here. What a trip. Will load a few pics after dinner and give details.
Please pray for all my lost luggage. Drat ! lynnie
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Well, hopefully it'll be sunny and you can climb at Rochers de Freyr just outside of Dinant. If nothing else, Dinant is a cool hang (birthplace of the saxophone, etc).
Freyr is pretty fun. Slippery on the classics!
We climbed there in early October this year.
Les cinq ânes last pitch belay for the traversee Bourgeois (done by Jean Bourgeois in 1958):
Speaking of which:
If you run into Jean, tell him much thanks from Brian in SLC! Great day of climbing and then he buys me a beer across the street:
We also climbed at Marche Les Dames which is south facing but the starts of the routes are in the trees, which could be chilly in the winter, but, the climbing is juggy and fun. Watch out for the trains! Also at Dave, which was trickier climbing but fun, and, climbable in the rain.
Have a great trip!
Cheers,
-Brian in SLC
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Park Rat
Social climber
CA, UT,CT,FL
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Lynne,
If you get a chance check out Brugge & Gent. Brugge the Venice of the North is one of my favorite European cities, very special.
Best,
Park Rat
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 9, 2009 - 02:00pm PT
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San Diego Airport, 6am. I didn't want to ask friends or family to take me to the airport at 5am so I used a van shuttle. Lucky me, they were busy and had to send a limo. Sweet way to start the journey. :D
I may look a bit "wide". It's cause I'm wearing two coats, a fleece, shirt, long underwear, rain proof boots and pants. It was a "little" warm at times, but So Glad now !!! My baggage is "misplaced" and I have no other warm clothing. And yeah Medusa, Mark Miller, Jan, hb81 and Michael.....it is Cold and wet here.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 9, 2009 - 02:23pm PT
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Park Rat, they're on the list, thank you. Been to Brugge before but it's worth a return.
When I got here today son Seth said we are scheduled to gym climb in a killer state of the art gym on Friday with Friends and Saturday there's a climbing contest. Will definetly take photos.
Since I just got here have not had time to link up with Lasti and some others. Things will unfold. Life is just about Loving it and Living it One Day at a Time.
Neebee as always thanks for your support. Love and Peace, lynnie
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 9, 2009 - 02:36pm PT
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Uhhh, Houston, we have a problem. On and off boarded the plane in Sun Diego three times and then decided to ask for a change in flight agenda. Got routed through Dallas, Madrid and then Brussels. When I arrived today heard much of the midwest is snowed out (or in). Minnesota shut down ????
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 9, 2009 - 02:59pm PT
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Well I made it to Madrid and ran into this fantastic basketball team. About 20 fun guys and I wish you all the best.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 9, 2009 - 03:41pm PT
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Well after 36 little hours of travel, computer is having jet lag. It's not posting the pics. I will catch ya all in the morning. Jaybro, thanks for your great cub reporter role. !!!
Mighty Hiker, you always seem to have the beta, thanks !!!
Brian SLO, So Very Cool, Cool Pics. Really !
Donini, we can compare notes but you are the climber. I'm just learning and having fun. Plus, you're gone twice as long. If you're around, what are ya doing in P. Peace and know you will Enjoy. :D lynnie
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Jingy
Social climber
Flatland, Ca
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COol Lynne... keep us posted....!!!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 9, 2009 - 03:58pm PT
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Hey Jingy mi Amigo, Thanks! Just shutting down. My clock in Leuven reads 21.49....so peace all ! It is Wet, Damp and Cold here....to think I gripped about years of blue skies and warm.
It's great tho. Love change and new stuff. Now if I could jess get them to find my clothes, shoes, makeup and christmas gifts.....hopin'. :DD
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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You know you don't need makeup.....
Can you send phone pictures?
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Jingy
Social climber
Flatland, Ca
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Lynne,
You could consider the lost luggage as a gift to the world... You know.. "Easy come, easy go"....
You have provided someone with exactly what they needed, and at just the right time... yo
yo, may even have saved a life today, with that lost luggage....
you can keep your fingers crossed... but... then again.. if its not part of your gods plan... than its not part of the plan.... and how you deal with the hand you've been dealt shows more about you than anybody else....
Just think of all the fun your gonna have replacing all those lost articles!!!!
You will be providing people with jobs...
helping the economy....
bring america/the world back from the brink.....
you know...
a butterfly flaps its wings in hong kong....... ?
good luck, many pictures better show up here soon... otherwise.......... I'll have to withhold my next bocce game!!!! (please, don't see this as mean, or underhanded... but it is coercion!!! LOL bwahahahaaahahahahahahahahahhaaaahahahahaahah (infinity)
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Captain...or Skully
Social climber
Top of the 5.2-5.12 Boulder
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WooHoo!!!
Lynnie's hangin' with the Euro's.
Awesome stuff, that.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Love your attitude Lynne. You and Ekat keep the magic alive. Thanks for keepin' us in mind.
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mark miller
Social climber
Reno
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Belgium In December? Does anyone remember the "Battle of the Bulge" and this ain't a weight loss thread. 60k US Casualties and most were related to the "Less then Tropical conditions"....Cotton fatigues in those conditions.....You're gonna die. Take the reindeer sled ride and go to the Mediterranean coast for some sun and bolt clipping.
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JOEY.F
Social climber
sebastopol
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Dec 10, 2009 - 01:18am PT
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Lynne,
looks like that "I'm a climber" line you pulled on the team worked out...
(sorry, couldn't resist)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 10, 2009 - 02:47pm PT
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You guys are Hysterical !!! And also very knowledgeable......about alot of stuff !!!!
So here's a sign I saw outside the women's restroom in Dallas. It wouldn't come up on the computer last night but here it is today. Can you figure this one out ???LOL
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Dec 10, 2009 - 02:50pm PT
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No, in a word. But way too funny. Hope you have a great time in Belgium.
John
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 10, 2009 - 03:03pm PT
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Hey John E, thanks for your kind comments always and Peace.
Praying for Yo, donini, that none of your luggage is lost on your Patagonia Adventure. Your's is Pro way more important than mine. I did have the presence of mind to pack my harness, new boots and chalk bag in my carry on so I am good to go Jingy.
Here's my "Comfort Kit" from Iberia Air. From right to left: One xtra large white t shirt, red lint remover, brush, toothbrush, two female items, blue kemphor mouthwash, sewing kit....uh, no clothes to repair here, a hair net, an all purpose cologne for men or women ?, toothpaste, slippers to go with the tshirt, shoe shine (but no shoes), a huge spray bottle of deoderant.....are they trying to tell me something ?, and a jar of skin lotion. Hmmmmm :DD
So see Jingy, more new jobs in these Comfort kits....say where's the red wine...that would comfort. :D Peace, lynnie
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Dec 10, 2009 - 03:25pm PT
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Whoa! Well, one could get hung up in a pot shop and never make it to the crag. Especially if it's cold and wet at the crag and warm and dry in the pot shop, I mean, if one were so inclined.
I LOVED Amsterdam!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Dec 10, 2009 - 04:00pm PT
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You be careful over there, Lynne you little Hippy, you!
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Anastasia
Mountain climber
hanging from a crimp and crying for my mama.
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Dec 10, 2009 - 04:14pm PT
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I am so excited for you! I can't wait for you to come back so I can sit at your feet and hear all the stories! Yes folks, she always has more to say in person than what is posted on the taco stand. Lynnie is one incredible and adventurous gal.
Hugs,
AFS
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 10, 2009 - 05:22pm PT
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Having a little trouble still with my computer. Getting little red X'S that delete pics I post so I'll try and post pics by themselves and see if it helps.
The sign says literally " Little Pot Shop". In Holland it is legal to sell lettuce and smoke it. Yikes ! I'm not holding in the bad I'm carrying. It's a Christmas present. :D
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 10, 2009 - 05:28pm PT
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Anastasia, missing you and your great man. Sorry I didn't get with you before I left. We will have fun when I return. Smiles and Peace.
Mark Miller, you obviously know this area. I did think about leaving just after I arrived. Dang, it was cold and spent the whole night freezing with my luggage lost. (One xlarge t shirt in the comfort bag doesn't go far.)
But was out all day in the weather and think I'm climatized and good to go.
Yo, I may die but think I'm really gonna Live LARGE. Smiles, lynne
Joey, you know lynnie.....:D
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Dec 10, 2009 - 07:15pm PT
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a christmas present for say, Blitzo?
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JOEY.F
Social climber
sebastopol
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Dec 10, 2009 - 08:55pm PT
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You can get baked at those coffee shops, as ya know...
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Dec 11, 2009 - 04:22pm PT
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Can't hear my self for tickertape, clacking typewriters, and Flak, but,
News dispatch form the Front!
"things going well here. They found my luggage :D and I got to climb at this great gym called Klimax near Antwerp with my special son, Seth who is so mellow and fun and an off the 3 year couch and did a 5.10 and 5.11. The climbs are not softly rated per a climber we climbed with that trains here alot. They don't use colored tape on the plastic, the route is colored rock (red, yellow, grey, green etc.) So outrageously fun !!! Joy and Peace, lynnie"
We at the news service hope your own news is equally good!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Dec 11, 2009 - 04:55pm PT
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Further dispatch, it seems she is in child nurturing mode now, but is attending bouldering comp tomorrow (whenever that is, as this world turns) and promises action photos (in general not just the comp) any time now, as the zepplins align.
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Double D
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Dec 11, 2009 - 06:26pm PT
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Lynnie... hope you have a great trip and may you and your family have a very merry Christmas.
PS Climbing in No. Europe at this time of year??? Go to Chamonoix and visit Captain Chaos take you for some turns on the glaciers.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 11, 2009 - 06:47pm PT
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Jaybro....Clark Kent.....Dude. Thanks for playing cub reporter again. My computer lost the signal here and I just got it back. Mailed you from Seth's computer. It's 12:30 a.m. here now, a nine hour time difference. I'm loading pics of the big Klimax climbing gym where we climbed today and going to bed. Will post tomorrow. It was a blast and Seth and I fired....for who and what we are.
Jazzed to be going to an international bouldering contest tomorrow courtesy of one of the judges here in Belgium...indoor contest.
Double D. Howdy, Blessing to you and your family. There is climbing here in the winter, you just have to travel to find it or use the indoor gyms. The one near us is awesome.
I hope to meet up with some other climbers in different countries. I didn't plan this trip. It was created by my best friend, jesus. Met and climbed today with 4 other jesus followers. One is age 13, a fantastic climber and has the desire and will to be the best in the world. I will be posting pics of her and family tomorrow. More wonderful, gracious, kind people you will ever want to meet. Peace and Joy, lynnie
PS, Captain Chaos has some pretty great, heavy duty work going down which is good. May go see him and his family in the spring. :D
EDIT: Gracias Amigo Dave Diegelman for the beautiful Picture....Light....He is the Light of this World. Yeah ! All the lights of this season remind us. Especially that one candle burning brightly in the dark night.
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neebee
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Dec 11, 2009 - 08:44pm PT
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hey there lynne.. say, i am trying to follow all this best as i can...
:)
so now, where exactly are you right now... ?
i saw dallas...
i saw the coffee shop---holland?
how long 'til belgium, or are you there...
oh my---i been so busy with a project, sewing, and grandkids and some cards, that i can't seem to keep track of your trip, all at once...
love and god bless and may jesus keep opening new and fun and interesting paths of new places, climbs and friends... >:D<
and--may the weather far, as best as it could, as it does it's should...
;)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 11, 2009 - 11:03pm PT
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Hey, Neebee
I'm in my homebase in Belgium in a little village just outside of Brussels. Holland is close by so it's easy to get to. The freeways here are great. People only use the fast lane to pass then move over to the middle lane. The slower cars or those exiting the freeway stay in the far right lane.
They have few police and very subtle cameras for speeders. Freeway lighting is so beautiful it could be artwork. Signage is awesome.
I saw the sun for 5 minutes yesterday. But it has not rained except for a few sprinkles. It's not that bad in the winter. I can find plenty to do, plus there are very few touristas......like me :D Peace and enjoy your holiday season, Gal. lynnie
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 12, 2009 - 01:14am PT
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So here we are. Climbing in Belgium at Klimax a big gym outside Brussels.
Son Seth on left, Wim, Pati, and Anak. We had a blast !
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 12, 2009 - 01:25am PT
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It was a total honor to spend time climbing with this family. They are all great climbers. Anak is pictured in the poster. She is #1 in Belgium in her age group. Her family workouts are awesome. Mom and Dad emphasize studying the routes thoroughly before attempting the climb.
The family climbs alot in Spain. Thirteen year old Anak (back middle) can onsite 5.12 and over..... When I talked with her she affirmed that her goal is to work hard and become #1 in the world. You Go Lassy !
These are the nicest, most humble people you'd ever want to meet. I mean taking time to climb with Seth who hasn't climbed in 3 years and lynne who is still so neubie.......and having a ton of laughs and great conversation. Teaching us a few tricks as well.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 12, 2009 - 01:40am PT
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This is Klimax II, outside the gym, where they hold the World Cup, I think Wim said, International Championships.
Wim warming up.
Anak getting ready to make a move.
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neebee
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Dec 12, 2009 - 01:51am PT
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hey there lynne... wow, say, thanks... NOW i understand... and say, what WONDERFUL pics... wow, thanks for the share... :)
awwwwwwwwww, was wanting to send you a christmas card, but i will post a pic here, of one, in a few days... :)
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
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Dec 12, 2009 - 03:16am PT
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Good stuff, woman. Keep it coming.
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Dec 12, 2009 - 04:03am PT
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Looks like you're having a great time Lynne! Keep on havin' it. And keep on keepin' us posted back here stateside.
-Jello
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 12, 2009 - 08:17am PT
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Thanks Guys !!! Like I said, going to a Bouldering Contest tonight in Gent. Hope I can get some good pics. Still trying to hookup with Lasti, an ST climber in Hungary and perhaps see Captain Chaos and his family in Chaminox. Who knows ? Seth hasn't been to either place and he's my athletic chaperone. :D
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 12, 2009 - 08:38am PT
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Lynnie starting up the red rock route 4+. Here the setters set the routes by color. Where I am in So Cal they put colored tape on the plastic to indicate route. Here you go by the color of the "rock". I like it. This was my final route and I actually figured out nearly all the moves myself and made it to the top. Endorphine rush that night was sweet. :D
Super Fun Gym to climb in. If you're in Belgium anywhere near Brussels or Antwerp go for it. :D
I haven't really researched our gyms all that much....but this one has some type of cardboard under the foam that if you take a bad fall for some reason the cardboard implodes/explodes ? and becomes a giant cushion when you hit it. Sounds good to me. :DD
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 12, 2009 - 09:11am PT
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Mighty Hiker, thanks for the info. Even many Belgiums don't know the info about the King climber. We will be checking out the Ardennes soon.....Happy Holidays Friend, lynnie
Pretty much getting used to the weather. Usually see the sun about 5 minutes a day. I wear silk underwear, shirt, patagonia fleece, mammut jacket and my mountain hardware goretex rain jacket with gloves and stay pretty comfy. Pretty much taking clothes on or off as the weather varies.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Dec 12, 2009 - 09:23am PT
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Great trip report Lynne.
Send more soon to us armchair travelers.
We read anything you write.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 12, 2009 - 09:32am PT
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Yo so kind and cool Jan. Can't wait to meet you in the spring in the Valley of Wow..... Smiles, lynnie
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 13, 2009 - 04:23pm PT
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Just got to experience the Scarpa Boulder Contest 2009 held in Gent, Belgium for the Belgium Women's and Men's Bouldering Championships. I was lucky enough to attend and get some up close time and photos with the best. It was incredibly exciting !!!
The contestants camaraderie was pretty darn special !! Here are some pictures.
Not all, but most of the contestants being introduced from left to right before the contest begins.....Chloe, Magali, Liesbeth, Tsui and Fien.
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Brian in SLC
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Dec 13, 2009 - 04:49pm PT
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Sounds like your having a great time!
Hey, if you run into Karel Van Bruyssel tell him hi from Brian in Salt Lake City. I climbed next to him and his partner in France (Aiguille Dibona sept 08) and he mentioned his daughter was kind of a hotshot comp climber. Someone's got to get that rope up there!
Geez, I can't quite recall what I miss about Belgium....
Cheers!
-Brian in SLC
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 13, 2009 - 06:58pm PT
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Brian, have not yet run into him, but a great bunch of others. :DD Yeah, Belgium does not lack in "Resources."
Peace and thanks for posting the info .... I will be looking. Smiles, lynnie
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 13, 2009 - 07:36pm PT
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hey there lynne, say, just checkig in again, to see how and what you are doing... :)
god bless... :)
*oooo, brian, nice food-stuff from belgium... yummm....
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Dec 13, 2009 - 07:48pm PT
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Brian - that's a damn good looking piece of cheese - do tell please.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Dec 13, 2009 - 08:36pm PT
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Had a goal to try at least one or two different kinds of cheese per day between France and Belgium. Soft and hard. Can't recall any of the brands but we pretty much met the goal. Amazing. Almost can't eat cheese here in the U.S. Almost (ha ha). So, can't remember specifically.
Did pick up some cheese at Orval, though, but, uhmmm, haven't tried it yet. "How did that get in my luggage?" Too funny, the guy walking the dog around the baggage area busted some gal with some food item of some sort, but, my bag hadn't come out yet. Cute dog. Good doggie.
Give us a cheese report, Lynnie!
-Brian in SLC
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 14, 2009 - 07:55am PT
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Brian, working on the cheese report. For lunch a few minutes ago we had a multi cheese omlet. Mmmmmmmmm :D
These were most of the guys that competed in the bouldering contest.
Not in order.....Nicolas Farcy, Raphael Fernandez, Yannick Marchand, Michael Timmermans, Nicolas Matthieu, Jochen Adriaensens, Quentin Coster, Siebe Vanhee and Jonathan Thomas.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Dec 14, 2009 - 11:35am PT
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Lynne, I hope you're getting to pull on some of this plastic too!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 14, 2009 - 05:13pm PT
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Yeah,Jaybro, am a bit. Seth an I looking to hook up with Wim again this Wednesday at Klimax. Also heating up the computer trying to make it work to meet up with Lasti on the coast in Italy with his climbing possee ....and perhaps Captain Chaos in Chamonix for Seth snowboarding and who knows....me skiing.
First time I've done gardening at 27 degrees. Trying to help out and the front of the house needed cleaning up. Supposed to snow for 5 whole days pretty soon. Yikes !!!!! lynnie
I have a ton more pics but camera or perhaps photo bucket is misbehaving.
Peace, lynne
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Flanders!
Trad climber
June Lake, CA
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Dec 14, 2009 - 10:57pm PT
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Lynne,
Like I told you before, you're making me jealous. Your trip report is great fun to read, and see
the pics. Looks like a gas !
Thanks for the call, it was nice to talk w/ you even if briefly. You are in my prayers gal ")
Doug
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JOEY.F
Social climber
sebastopol
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Dec 14, 2009 - 11:05pm PT
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Did you have any frits w/mayo yet?
Loving the Grand Tour updates!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
Will know soon
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 15, 2009 - 01:55am PT
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Hey Doug, thanks for the prayers; hope all your projects going well !
Joey, we indeed had a huge paper wrapped bundle of frietjes with mayo couple days ago. Never tasted any fries so good :DD Mmmmmmm
I guess I need to reload my pictures.....for some reason when I go to post them off of photobucket and onto this thread it says I no longer own them....whatever that means !!!??? Never had that happen before.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 15, 2009 - 02:17am PT
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Here's our friend Wim again in his official capacity as bouldering contest judge. Wim is eating delicious grilled pineapple and gouda cheese sandwhiches which he shared with Seth and I. The Belgians like their bier and food so the climbing gyms, like this one are build down below and above is a bar that serves food and drink.:D
The Gals climbed on pink holds.....the Guys on Green
Only two gals completed this problem in the 4 minutes given them. I see why Wim encourages Anak, his daughter to analyze the problem thoroughly before starting. It's all about sequence.......
Going for the dyno......
Liesbet Willocx, a strong climber, purple shirt.
Chloe Graftiaux, in red, winner of the Belgium Women's contest. Each problem must be started by a foot on the hold in the black taped boxed area.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 15, 2009 - 02:50am PT
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Five 10's sponsored contestant trying to figure out the sequence.
This problem was extremely difficult. Think only one or two guys got it.
5.10 climber is Michael Timmermans and guy with the hat, Yannick Marchard.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
Will know soon
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 21, 2009 - 05:09am PT
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Pretty much snowed in here with more snow predicted. Will try the local climbing gyms this week. Not as big, but close by. Now's a good time to post some more pics. Looking forward to (attempting) skiing in France in the New Year :D
It was great fun watching these best of the best here crankin' close up.
Raphael Fernandez.
Jochen Adriaensens was a gracious loser and his girlfriend on r. super cool young lady. Mom on left there to support her son.
Dynamic and smooth as silk, Jonathan Thomas won it all.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Dec 21, 2009 - 08:53am PT
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So cool Lynne, did you see the talk about a woodson dealie in March? you gonna have room on your porch for deadbeats?
Love Mom's classic ramones, 'do!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 21, 2009 - 12:03pm PT
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I have quite a bit of room. Just email me who and when. No I didn't see the thread. Will check it out. Thanks Jaybro. :D lynnie
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Darwin
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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What a cool study of climbing. ^ Thanks for that.
foot work, stamina and just hanging in there to say the least. I had never seen how the lip is turned before.
and long after her passing: I'm sorry.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Couchmaster, yes, a super sad ending to a beautiful person and an equally wonderful life. Heard about this from my friends in Belgium.
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