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TripL7
Trad climber
san diego
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Jul 31, 2010 - 06:40pm PT
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Oh man, this is really difficult.
I hope you have found peace friend...we are gonna miss ya!
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Oplopanax
Mountain climber
The Deep Woods
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Jul 31, 2010 - 06:41pm PT
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In honor of Jeff Batten, the king troll of rec.climbing, I am going to go rap bolt Double Cross to make it safe.
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Jul 31, 2010 - 06:49pm PT
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My real condolences to Jeff's family and friends. He livened up rec.climbing so much, and later born again on Supertopo. I'll miss him.
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Chinchen
climber
Way out there....
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Jul 31, 2010 - 06:56pm PT
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RIP
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jul 31, 2010 - 07:08pm PT
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Really sorry to hear this...
I climbed with Jeff at Stoney Point a number of years ago. He gave me a fine tour.
Heavy sigh.
-Brian in SLC
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Jul 31, 2010 - 07:47pm PT
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He was always there... way back in the wreck.climbing days
up to the taco stand. Bummer.
RIP.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Jul 31, 2010 - 07:54pm PT
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Jeff
It's sad that you had to 'hear' if after you've left us.
I hope things are better for you know.
Rest in peace. You know we all miss you.
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Jul 31, 2010 - 08:14pm PT
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I'm very saddenned by this news.
I used to boulder with Jeff at Stoney Point frequently. Then, a few years later I would run into him at least two mornings every week at a coffee shop near Cal State Northridge. We'd chat about climbing and all sorts of things.
I always enjoyed seeing him in his various identities on the forum here, because I could totally connect with his sense of humor.
Heartfelt condolances to Jeff's family and friends. He'll be missed.
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Jul 31, 2010 - 08:19pm PT
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I was caught in your net more than once and we argued about geology and other things, Jeff, but damm, I'm gon'a miss you.
Enjoy your freedom and fly high.
Condolences to family and friends.
Tony
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WBraun
climber
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Jul 31, 2010 - 08:34pm PT
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Truly ironic.
His last thread here he started wasn't really a troll.
Goodbye to our good friend Jeff, and may you move on to your next destination .......
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Daphne
Trad climber
Mill Valley, CA
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Jul 31, 2010 - 08:37pm PT
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I know he now has the peace he was searching for. I am praying for those he left behind, including his sweet animals and supportive wife, who must be missing him terribly.
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quietpartner
Trad climber
Moantannah
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Jul 31, 2010 - 08:43pm PT
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Get 'em going wherever you are now, Jeff.
Best wishes and prayers for family, especially if you ever read this thread.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jul 31, 2010 - 08:49pm PT
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I wonder if Jeff is trolling St. Peter?
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Jul 31, 2010 - 08:50pm PT
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Karl,
That was a very nice write-up for a friend I never met. Thank you!
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troutboy
Trad climber
Newark, DE
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Jul 31, 2010 - 08:54pm PT
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This is sad. Jeff was one of those people on the net you never meet (for me) but feel like they are a friend because you have been "with them" for years.
Someone mentioned it already, but Jeff's Double Cross troll from rec.climbing days will always be a classic.
Pleasant journeys, Mr. Batten.
TS
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Jay Wood
Trad climber
Fairfax, CA
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Jul 31, 2010 - 09:38pm PT
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Happy trails to Jeff, and condolences to his family.
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Jul 31, 2010 - 09:47pm PT
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Very sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Rest in Peace.
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go-B
climber
In God We Trust
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Jul 31, 2010 - 09:48pm PT
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Condolences to family and friends.
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Jul 31, 2010 - 09:57pm PT
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My deepest condolences to those who are left behind that loved him. He certainly was one of a kind.
Rest in peace friend.
om shanti,
Edit: nice work cosmic.
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the museum
Trad climber
Rapid City
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Jul 31, 2010 - 10:06pm PT
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We offer our sincere condolences to all friends and family. Sad news indeed.
the museum clan
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