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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 27, 2011 - 12:55pm PT
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My buddy Clark Jacobs starts chemotheopy infusion today at Eisenhower Hospital, Rancho Mirage. Please keep him in your thoughts as you go through your day. This is his second go around and he needs all the well wishes we can give! Thanks everyone.
TY
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Doug Zeissner
Social climber
Buena Park, ca
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May 27, 2011 - 01:05pm PT
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My best to Clark. I know him from the way back in time machine.
He is truely one of the nicest people on this planet and my thoughts are with him. RBB rules!!!
Doug Zeissner
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go-B
climber
Sozo
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May 27, 2011 - 01:18pm PT
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Hang in there Clark!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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May 27, 2011 - 01:22pm PT
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One of the true genuine people I've had the pleasure to know for many years. Prayers and thoughts are with you Clark!
Peace
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apogee
climber
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May 27, 2011 - 01:25pm PT
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Had dinner with him the other night- he looked good, relatively speaking. Clark's spirit is a strong one, and while he's entering another scary phase of his condition, that spirit is sure to overcome. Best wishes to Clark.
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E
Social climber
Tujunga CA.
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May 27, 2011 - 01:47pm PT
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Many positive thoughts coming your way Clark. Keep your spirits up because this will be important in kickin this thing. It is such an incredible gift this lifetime that we each have been gifted on this earth.
Erik Eriksson
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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May 27, 2011 - 02:50pm PT
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Clark, you have always been a positive and good soul. I'm sending all the best get well vibes, juju and mojo I can rally.
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hossjulia
Social climber
Eastside (of the Tetons)
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May 27, 2011 - 02:54pm PT
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Bummed to hear about this. Good healing vibes headed Clark's way.
Hang in there man!
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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May 27, 2011 - 03:05pm PT
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Jeez, I thought he had it licked the first time through. Good vibes to my old friend Clarke. We started together at Suicide Rock 150 years ago. You'll make it buddy. We're all pulling for ye.
JL
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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May 27, 2011 - 03:13pm PT
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Damn sorry to see this is where he's at. I hung out with him a bit at the Pit this winter, when he was going through the tests. I headed off before he had gotten results.
I think he is an incredibly brave person, the way he stepped up and got through round one, and then how he stayed composed in the face of the wait this time. Smiling and laughing and a happy disposition the whole time.
You're in my thoughts, Clark. I'll see you next winter around that Pit campfire.
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AndyG
climber
San Diego, CA
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May 27, 2011 - 03:55pm PT
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Good luck Clark. Hope to see you soloing Flower of High Rank again soon.
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bvb
Social climber
flagstaff arizona
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May 27, 2011 - 04:19pm PT
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boku maru!
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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May 27, 2011 - 05:01pm PT
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Clark is absolutely one of the finest, best adjusted and just plain fun to be with people I have ever met. Sending our prayers and positive vibes. I'm sure we'll see you up at the crags in no time.
Some pics from last year...
Clark and Alois hamming it up
Clark and Largo
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CrackAddict
Trad climber
Joshua Tree
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May 27, 2011 - 08:01pm PT
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Best wishes Clark- I know that you can beat this. Looking forward to buying you a drink at Crossroads in the fall.
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Topic Author's Reply - May 27, 2011 - 08:05pm PT
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Hey what is Clark standing on next to John?
TY
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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May 27, 2011 - 08:13pm PT
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Ha! There's a raised floor in front of the photo presentation, I think it got him about 8 or 10 inches...
That's in the Idyllwild Historical Society.
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froodish
Social climber
Portland, Oregon
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May 27, 2011 - 08:58pm PT
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One of the nicest, most genuine people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Sending good vibes your way Clark.
(and oh yeah, +1 to Bocomaru!)
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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May 27, 2011 - 10:02pm PT
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Get well Clark.
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neversummer
Trad climber
30 mins. from suicide USA
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May 27, 2011 - 10:06pm PT
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Stay strong.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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May 27, 2011 - 10:09pm PT
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2nd time's the charm, go get'em Clark!
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rich sims
Social climber
co
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May 27, 2011 - 10:43pm PT
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Clark
My friend you are one of the finest people I have had the pleasure to meet, climb and tip a glass with, any one would be enough.
I am sending positive thoughts from Colorado.
Rich
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rurprider
Trad climber
Mt. Rubidoux
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May 27, 2011 - 10:44pm PT
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Best wishes and our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope to see you out at the crags, soon. Get well, Clark.
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Brian
climber
California
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May 27, 2011 - 11:08pm PT
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Good luck Clark! I remember hearing how grim things were years back, and you knocked it down that time. Kick ass in round two.
Brian
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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May 27, 2011 - 11:17pm PT
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Clark.....please get well...RJ
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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May 27, 2011 - 11:35pm PT
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Oh boy. I just ran into Clark a few weeks ago while we were both working. He was in his usual high grand spirits.
Keep your chin up!
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hashbro
Trad climber
Mental Physics........
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May 28, 2011 - 12:02am PT
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heal yourself good Clark!
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10b4me
Ice climber
Happy Boulders
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May 28, 2011 - 01:36am PT
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Clark is a great guy; I know he will beat this again
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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May 28, 2011 - 01:46am PT
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Fond remembrances of Clark's great energy back in the old days in the Valley.
Best wishes.
PB
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Gary
climber
Desolation Basin, Calif.
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May 28, 2011 - 03:04am PT
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This is bad news. Thought for sure Clark had it beat. He taught me a lot about climbing.
A couple of years ago I was putting on a pathetic show on Graham Crackers. Clark sees us, and solos the Flower just to come up and say Hi. He said he was feeling a little tired!
Best wishes, Clark.
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Maysho
climber
Soda Springs, CA
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May 28, 2011 - 08:58am PT
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Hoping for the best for Clark! He is a truly great guy.
Peter
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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May 28, 2011 - 09:46am PT
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Take care!
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rincon
Trad climber
SoCal
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May 28, 2011 - 11:07am PT
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Good luck Clark!
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guyman
Trad climber
Moorpark, CA.
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May 28, 2011 - 11:30am PT
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Good luck, positive thoughts go to you.
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SIMONBENTLEY
Ice climber
JOSHUA TREE
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May 28, 2011 - 03:26pm PT
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I just spoke with Clark . He is back home near Idyllwild and resting after his first chemo-therapy session . He is going to be going once a week for his chemo in Rancho Mirage . He told me he feels a bit tired , but will be guiding next week in the high country .
He sounded pretty good on the phone .
I just wanted to post this update
cheers from Joshua Tree !
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life is a bivouac
Trad climber
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May 28, 2011 - 03:32pm PT
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Hey Clark,
Just need to say, keep a positive out-look...
Know you are stronger than most...
Your tranquillity keeps you focused.
My Best to you, Russ
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rmuir
Social climber
From the Time Before the Rocks Cooled.
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May 28, 2011 - 04:36pm PT
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I, too, thought you had it behind you! Damn. You certainly are in my thoughts, Clark, and I know that a great man always wins. And you've been a winner since day one!
Robs.
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lele honu
Trad climber
SD
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May 28, 2011 - 06:15pm PT
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Wishing you well Clark! Love seeing that smile/grin in the am at Red Kettle before a day of climbing.
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Alois
Trad climber
Idyllwild, California
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May 28, 2011 - 07:25pm PT
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Hi Clark,
Penelope and I are thinking of you and hoping you'll get better real soon. A strong mind as well as body is required to beat this (again), you have them both.
Love, Alois and Pen up in Idyllwild.
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Gagner
climber
Boulder
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May 28, 2011 - 07:54pm PT
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Hey Clark -
I know you will be strong and positive so you can kick this thing in the butt. Good luck.
Paul
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Nick
climber
portland, Oregon
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May 28, 2011 - 09:12pm PT
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Clark,
Stay strong, everyone is sending positive vibrations your way.
Nick
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 28, 2011 - 09:47pm PT
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hey there, say, tony... been praying too... *saw your facebook note...
thanks for the share...
:)
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m.
Trad climber
UT
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May 28, 2011 - 10:51pm PT
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Dear Clark: your generous spirit and fun outlook meant a lot to me BITD. You can do this!
All the best,
Maria Cranor.
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Hoots
climber
Toyota Tacoma
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May 28, 2011 - 10:51pm PT
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Man o man, not the news I wanted to hear! A year ago today almost I was hanging out with Clark in San Diego sipping on fine wines (at our gracious host's dime, not Clark's!), and figured he had the thing in the bag.
Hope for the best buddy, Ryan
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Outdoorvangelist
Trad climber
San Juan Capistrano, CA
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May 29, 2011 - 12:47pm PT
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Clark, you define strength and grace under pressure... all the best as you (re)enter the challenge arena. My family and FOJT both rooting on your side.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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May 30, 2011 - 12:41am PT
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Hi Clark :D We haven't been officially introduced tho I've seen you at the last several fundraisers in JTree. I recently saw a picture of you here on ST. A grate bitd photo with many of my friends from that time machine era including Maria who just posted.
I don't know what physical challenge you face, but I am well acquainted with the fight, having fought one together with my loved one.
My prayers and positive thoughts are with you. I'm sure you have a huge group of friends and loved ones to draw strength and support from, but if you ever want to talk to someone who has been there in the struggle please call anytime. Peace and Joy, lynne
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Jamulian
Trad climber
Jamul, CA
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May 31, 2011 - 07:21pm PT
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As Clark does not have a computer, when I was speaking to him on the telephone I read him the posts on this thread. He was genuinely touched. Those of you who know Clark know that he is very modest and he was surprised that so many people would wish him well. He asked me to post the following in response:
“I thank all of you, my friends and well wishers, for the kind words and positive thoughts. I have to undergo chemotherapy every Friday, but I feel alright now. I will have an update posted when I learn more.”
I speak with Clark fairly regularly and if anyone wants me to pass on a more private message to him I am happy to do it. Just send me a p.m. through this site.
Adam
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Iron Mtn.
Trad climber
Riverside, Ca.
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Hang in there Clark-Sending good vibes your way.....
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Met Clark in the tree years ago.
Way cool with a great attitude.
I wish him well, in both mind and health.
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Bill Sherman
Mountain climber
Culver City, CA
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Clark,
Keep up the fight!
Best wishes,
Bill & Anastasia
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mooch
Trad climber
Old Climbers' Home (Adopted)
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Clark is one kewl dood. Loves the women folk! Keep the press on C!
CrackAddict - the CrossRoads is no more. Did you mean Jo'An's or Cafe Aroma?
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edgerson
Social climber
Newport Beach, CA
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Hang in there Clark.
Bill Czarnecki
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Jobee
Social climber
El Portal Ca.
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Clark,
Sending you all the power I can muster.
Big heart coming your way from Yosemite.
Jo Whitford
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steve west
Social climber
Newport Beach
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He is one of the best of us "old timers"
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2011 - 05:42pm PT
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Update on Clark. I just got the phone with Clark. He is at Esinhower under going his last round of chemo. He had a reaction to something, perhaps the chemo drip was too fast- he really didnt know, but he had to be revived and is under observation now. He was not very clear as I was talking to him, so details are a bit foggy.
He could really use your good thoughts right now. I will post more when I get it.
TY
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Jun 17, 2011 - 05:43pm PT
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Sending good wishes for a rapid recovery and hope to see you at the crags again soon.
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G_Gnome
Trad climber
In the mountains... somewhere...
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Jun 17, 2011 - 05:45pm PT
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Hang in there Clark! We know you are plenty strong enough to get thru this too.
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frog-e
Trad climber
Imperial Beach California
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Jun 17, 2011 - 05:49pm PT
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Sending you good vibes Clark!
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Jamulian
Trad climber
Jamul, CA
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Jun 17, 2011 - 08:15pm PT
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I am speaking to Clark right now and he asked me to post an update for his friends. He said he was getting his chemo and he collapsed, vomited and passed out. The paramedics were called. They had to revive him as he was unconscious and having trouble breathing. He was taken to the ER and given an MRI. He was told he had some kind of bad reaction that produced a seizure. He was pronounced fit and sent home where he is now resting. He is still feeling poorly, but happy to still be with us. However he says he may need to take a day off from climbing to rest.
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Jun 17, 2011 - 08:24pm PT
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Sending some powerful vibes your way, always love your choice of head gear. Classic.
cheers
Guido
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jun 17, 2011 - 08:42pm PT
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So sorry to hear about the chemo complication in your daily life challenge. Am keeping prayers and positive thoughts for you mon....a friend of a friend is a friend....lynne
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Jun 17, 2011 - 08:47pm PT
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That's got to be really frightening. Thanks for the update.
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Gary
climber
Desolation Basin, Calif.
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Jun 17, 2011 - 09:19pm PT
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Clark, keep the faith.
he collapsed, vomited and passed out.
Oh, just another Saturday night?
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Jun 18, 2011 - 12:51am PT
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Wishing you better/healthier days ahead..sending good thoughts, prayers and crossing my fingers
Saludos.
nita.
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Jun 18, 2011 - 05:14pm PT
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Clark,
Gerry and I are pulling for you and know you'll beat this.
Rick
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Mir
climber
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Jun 19, 2011 - 06:10pm PT
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Despite his recent chemo reaction, he's still climbing hard! We went out the day after (he was on a mission) and climbed a 10a on Suicide Rock. Not a sign of shakiness on the climb from him.
I'm also glad to hear that his is an easily treatable cancer!
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Blue Devil
Mountain climber
Virginia countryside
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Jun 20, 2011 - 01:13am PT
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Awesome Mir! Thanks for the TR. Clark you rock.
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Watusi
Social climber
Newport, OR
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Jun 21, 2011 - 02:08am PT
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Yeah, sending my best vibes to Clark, a great guy and long time friend!
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Tony Bird
climber
Northridge, CA
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Jun 21, 2011 - 10:20am PT
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just chiming in here--got to know clark better at josh this spring, having seen him for years and years at jan's red kettle and crack o' noon construction. he's been climbing and guiding nonstop, generously lending his expertise to noobs on days off. we need to have national treasures in this country like they do in japan.
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dhayan
climber
los angeles, ca
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Jun 21, 2011 - 01:34pm PT
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Best wishes Clark, I've only met you once but you are an inspiration and I hope you recover quickly!
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enjoimx
Trad climber
Kirkwood, CA
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Jun 21, 2011 - 03:51pm PT
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Good thoughts and prayers to Clark
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BluntMan
Gym climber
Wild Omar, CA
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Jun 21, 2011 - 05:04pm PT
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Clark is one of the coolest people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. When I first started climbing, he was more than generous with beta for this newbee.
Ran into him at Idyllwild about a year ago at the Red Kettle. He was looking healthy and as always, had the great attitude. Sorry to hear he has to go through the chemotherapy again. He'll be back.
Bob A
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Jamulian
Trad climber
Jamul, CA
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Jun 23, 2011 - 12:32pm PT
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Just got a call from Clark. He asked me to post an update on his behalf. He said:
Because of the bad reaction he had during his last chemo treatment, his chemo treatments have been suspended for now. He is waiting for a new evaluation from his doctor on July 7 to see where his health is. He will know the next step at that time. In the meantime he is back to climbing daily in Idyllwild. He again thanks everybody for their well wishes, thoughts and prayers. Every little bit helps.
Adam on behalf of Clark
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neversummer
Trad climber
30 mins. from suicide USA
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I saw clark on the suicide aproach trail sunday with a couple others...didnt say much, as i was running away from the serpant that buzzed me as i topped out on a bouler we were playn' on but he looked good.
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lele honu
Trad climber
SD
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Jun 26, 2012 - 05:22pm PT
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Saw Clark in the Kettle for brekky, Fathers Day weekend, he looked good! Idyllwild loves you, where else can you have your own coffee mug always there for you?
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Jun 26, 2012 - 05:47pm PT
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Wow! Just saw this! We're sending the vibes man! Sooze and Russ
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Don Lauria
Trad climber
Bishop, CA
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Jun 26, 2012 - 05:54pm PT
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This photo hangs over my fireplace in Bishop. Clark on the Hair Lip at Suicide taken back in the 70s.
Never forget watching him free solo Flower of High Rank - for him, a walk.
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lele honu
Trad climber
SD
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Jun 26, 2012 - 09:08pm PT
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bump it up. +1'n.
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greyghost
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV
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Jun 26, 2012 - 09:31pm PT
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Kindest wishes you get through this Clark, Tom Beck
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Iron Mtn.
Trad climber
Riverside, Ca.
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Jun 26, 2012 - 11:59pm PT
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Good vibes and get well Clark!!!
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gonzo chemist
climber
Fort Collins, CO
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Jun 27, 2012 - 12:35am PT
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Don, that picture is rad!
Clark is such a nice guy. Every time I bumped into him up at Suicide, he was all smiles and positivity.
I'm sending him all the good wishes I can!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jun 27, 2012 - 12:37am PT
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Clark is one of those folks that everyone has awesome comments about. Take care Clark!
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BASE104
Social climber
An Oil Field
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Jun 27, 2012 - 01:05am PT
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I only know Clark from the olden days when Mimi, Junior, Mike Davis, and a whole crew of us were living in the valley.
I never forgot him, he was such a calm guy and very friendly. I recognized him instantly from the photos.
I'm sorry that he is battling this. If somebody can forward this to him, let him know that I'm thinking of him. Maybe PM me his address.
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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Jun 27, 2012 - 01:57am PT
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Love the picture of Hair Lip, that climb gave one of my partners a compound fracture and a medivac, fortunately I was not there that day.
Met Clarke at the last Climbers Festival in Idyllwild, quite a character. Sending positive vibes to you Clark.
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Tan Slacks
climber
Joshua Tree
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Jun 27, 2012 - 02:59am PT
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Been knowing Clark for a long time now. Kindness and warmth follow him always
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Gary
climber
"My god - it's full of stars!"
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Jun 27, 2012 - 10:30am PT
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Kindness and warmth follow him always
And chicks. Don't forget the chicks.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Jun 27, 2012 - 10:52am PT
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Clark, you were looking good in April. It was great chatting. Hope all is still good.
Clark on the Pirate, circa 1974.
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Fletcher
Trad climber
Fumbling towards stone
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Jun 29, 2012 - 03:10am PT
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I thought I knew that face! Ran into Clark at the Idylwild Climber Association trail work project a few weeks back in one of those sh#t-talking sessions we climbers get into standing around. :-) He has quite the spirit about him and you'd never know the journey he'd been through.
All the best to you Clark!
Eric
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Anastasia
climber
InLOVEwithAris.
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Jun 29, 2012 - 03:13am PT
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Sending lots of healing energy! Love you Clark!
Anastasia
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Steven Parker
Trad climber
Joshua Tree
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Feb 20, 2013 - 12:44am PT
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We saw Clark today, and he is going through his third round of treatments.
He's doing well, but he could use our thoughts and prayers...
...not to mention some sort of funds to help out in gas and such for his trips to receive his treatments.
Godspeed Clark!
Steve and Sue...
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Feb 20, 2013 - 01:51am PT
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I think it would be a great idea to have a fundraiser for Clark? I'm sure he could use our support . Who is up for a spring time Joshua Tree fundraiser for Clark?
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Feb 20, 2013 - 04:39am PT
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I'm already on this. I should have things all squared away tomorrow. The fundraising will be done on behalf of Friends Of Joshua Tree so that everyone knows that the money will indeed go to Clark.
He's currently staying in Wally Barker's trailer (thanks Wally) at the horse ranch here in Josh. My wife set him up with some forms he can use to get 14 cents/mile gas reimbursement from the American Cancer Society. It's not much, but I can assure it's better than nothing.
I'll be posting details on how to donate sometime tomorrow. Clark is in good hands here. He has a lot of friends who are looking out for him and helping him.
The parties are great and all, but the fundraising effort really needs to start now.
Give what you can folks, every penny counts!
Robert
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Feb 20, 2013 - 09:53am PT
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Right on Fonda! Let me know if I can be of help on this.
Peaace
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Feb 20, 2013 - 11:03am PT
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The parties are great and all, but the fundraising effort really needs to start now.
Agreed on this point. He has been driving back and forth to Eisenhower hospital 3 and 4 times a week this last few weeks.
I tried to coax him into allowing a fundraiser to be made when I first learned about this recent round of chemo, but he was too...something! I also wasn't the right person to manage it, and was hoping for someone better equipped to get it rolling. I think the Friends of JT link is a smart move, to help with transparency, and we all know that Clark has surely been a friend TO Joshua Tree for many years!
Went climbing with him on Monday, while he still had stitches in his chest for the port insertion. He said the doc had told him to limit strenuous exercise, but true to his nature, Clark felt that leading Double Cross and Sexy Grandma ought not be all that strenuous for him.
He led both cleanly,quickly and in such style you'd have thought he'd been on those routes a hundred times already...oh,wait...he has- hahah. Nonetheless, who amongst us would have the tenacity and good spirits to take that attitude and actions in the same circumstances? Clark has the best attitude possible, and that is inspiring.
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10b4me
Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
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Feb 20, 2013 - 11:07am PT
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I can contribute a little
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Feb 20, 2013 - 11:30am PT
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Anything will help. I have the info sent off to the board of directors of FOJT to post on their website. As soon as that goes live, I will post a thread to support the effort here and on other websites.
FOJT is an established group so there should be no problems with people getting up in arms over where the money is actually going. It goes to Clark.
I spoke with Clark yesterday while he was hanging out on the job site about all of this and he is fine and very appreciative of the effort. A friend of mine has already donated $150. Another friend of his came by with food, blankets, sheets, and a extra sleeping bag for his new digs.
What ever amount people choose to donate is great.
We are definitely looking out for him.
He deserves it!
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Feb 20, 2013 - 03:49pm PT
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I'll keep my eyes peeled for the new post. I know Jack would want to help out in any way, so I'll do my best!
Pam
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Feb 20, 2013 - 04:09pm PT
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Bump for The Man...
We all have a lot to learn from this guy. He shows us happiness and grace in the face of real challenges. Barbara and I were out visiting with him a few days ago, and like Happie says, he has a totally positive attitude.
About two weeks ago a fellow at the pit named Max and Clark and I went up and did Sail Away and some of those face climbs near there on Wailing Wall. It was a great day.
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thebravecowboy
Social climber
Colorado Plateau
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Feb 20, 2013 - 08:20pm PT
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Strong vibes of goodness your way Clark, keep on climbing and may your essential kindness and karmic high standing translate to a positive outcome.
I will contribute to any fundraising effort for Clark's benefit.
Can't wait to get back down to that neck of the woods and get some more of that old fashioned salty dog's advice on love, life and climbing.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Feb 20, 2013 - 08:42pm PT
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I've spoken with the folks at FOJT and they are on it. It will likely take the weekend to get things up and running, but as soon as it is ready, I'll post up.
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Nick
climber
portland, Oregon
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Feb 20, 2013 - 09:26pm PT
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Sending healing vibes your way Clark.
Nick
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PhilG
Trad climber
The Circuit, Tonasket WA
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Feb 20, 2013 - 10:42pm PT
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rif:
Thanks for the update.
I'm following this thread with great interest: standing by to help in anyway I can.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Feb 22, 2013 - 11:38pm PT
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So rlf, are we having a climbing get together in jtree this spring and will it benefit Clark or shall we be looking at some other reason to create our annual get together???? lynnie
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Feb 23, 2013 - 02:54pm PT
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As far as fundraising parties go, I'm going to leave that to people and powers far greater than myself.
I would like to make my intentions very clear on this fundraiser for Clark. After what happened to the John Long effort, I want things to be very clear.
I purposely chose the Friends Of Joshua Tree because it's a known entity. I know the members of the board, and there should be no issues of where the funds are going.
They are going to Clark.
For those that choose to donate through the site, there will be a small processing fee. Other than that, all moneys donated will go directly to him.
If you wish to avoid the online transaction fees and wish to send him a check, that information will be available.
There is an additional benefit to this process that will come to light in a few days. We are almost there. I just spoke with one of the board members and a few tweaks need to be made.
I promise to keep everyone up to date.
Robert Fonda
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Feb 23, 2013 - 05:51pm PT
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Additional benefit?
You mean they are going to do a little fine tuning to the face on the Old Woman so the visage bears a resemblance to Clarks? (bump)
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Feb 23, 2013 - 06:31pm PT
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To the community as a whole!
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