JOHNTP appreciation thread.... say, we've NOT had one, yet..

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neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 18, 2011 - 09:17pm PT

hey there say, now, john, in case i missed something, and you alread HAVE one of these, then: ooopsss, :)

but if not... well, then:

johntp.... oh my!... okay, now... well:

take a deep breath, and relax and soak it in, very softly and enjoy it...

it HAPPENS here at supertopo that we get these THINGS called:

APPRECIATION THREADS... :))

YEP...

yep, and you've been here long enough to have seen them, and so now,
well, it's just YOUR turn, is all... :)

okay, here goes:

ol' johntp... well, he has stepped in to help folks in need..
and many of you have seen this in the past...

and now, as of recent with pat, and philo...

also, too, during some hard times of finance, due to moving and using every bit to make this place presentable in what are small ways to other, but were hard for me, he HELPED my dreamcatcher business and i was able to
do these things...

god bless to all our supertopo heroes here, that climbed through life,
and their hard times, to move out into the meadows and
help others keep on climing, forward...

thanks john...
and many god blesses, to keep your path heading strong and well, as you keep checking on it, and for more future meadows of stable good times, along the climbs of life...

Captain...or Skully

climber

or some such

Aug 18, 2011 - 09:21pm PT

A quick & solid second on that, Neebs.
Big John has a BIG batch of Love for the Monkeys. I'll be yer witness!
Oh, yeah.

Anastasia

climber

hanging from an ice pick and missing my mama.

Aug 18, 2011 - 09:23pm PT

Oh, good one Neebee, here's a big salute to John. :)

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Aug 18, 2011 - 09:33pm PT

John has helped my family and I out in a time when we were really struggling. He basically threw us the life preserver when we were sinking. I appreciate his kindness and caring more than I can ever say. Not only has he helped our family out, but he has been an example for me to help out others when and however I can. Our situation is much much better now, thanks to lots of help from all our friends and family and "family"....John has taught us by example what to do in life;.....It's a big deal: John is someone who knows what to do and how to do it.

johntp

Trad climber

socal

Aug 18, 2011 - 09:48pm PT

skully is a dirt bag. and he out bid me for Tami's art.

This should be a Captain.. er Skully appeciashion thread. Or however he spells it.

But he is excluded.

heeheehee!

nita

Social climber

chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.

Aug 18, 2011 - 10:01pm PT

Neebee, thanks for starting this thread.

I've never met John, but i hope to one day....He's generous, kind, and owns up to his missteps..

He's good peeps...

Cheers, john!

nita(-;

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Topic Author's Reply - Aug 18, 2011 - 10:18pm PT

hey there say, johntp...

well, we'll just have to get ol' skully HIS appreciation thread too,
*he, well, uh... :) he DOES have one, though it is more like a
"wow, glad you are okay" type thread... and someone named mike?
started, it... :)

T R skully trips??
(something like that??)
as, i just checked, :)

but he needs a REAL "named" one, :)

note to skully, as the johntp appreciation thread drifts just a tad:

SKULLY! you ARE appreciated...
yep, saw all that excitement on tami's picture thread, :))

and sure as shooting at a good bull's-eye, we'll be right on the job to make sure you get a really neat one, too, we'll surprise you...

well, unless you ARE READING note now, :))

:)

after all, as to appreciation, you always make me smile here, when i see you on line and i say hey there to you, :)

see, you just did it again...

:)

Quick Nick

Trad climber

Huntington Beach, CA

Aug 18, 2011 - 10:24pm PT

I found out the hard way, like many things, when "postin/blogin" slience is always a good substitute for one's mind. Anyway, I'd like to thank Johntp for his contributions, not only to climbing, but to my new found friend. Cheers Bra!

johntp

Trad climber

socal

Aug 19, 2011 - 12:04am PT

Cosmic-

Wow. Just Wow. I am humbled. Be carefull what you wish for:

Umm, Mr. cosmic, where does this end of the rope go?

Captain...or Skully

climber

or some such

Aug 19, 2011 - 12:05am PT

Ditto on the Cozmeek's words.
Double dog ditto.

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Aug 19, 2011 - 12:12am PT

I have yet to share a rope with John...but hopefully this year;...it would be an honor and a pleasure......so John;.....I climb most weekends;...let's make it happen;...you just say when................

Crimpergirl

Sport climber

Boulder, Colorado!

Aug 19, 2011 - 01:00am PT

An oversight not to have had this before. Good call Neebee. JohnTP is a gem on supertopo. He was my secret Santa a couple of years ago and that still makes me smile. Since then, he's been a good friend and someone I think of often.

Come to Boulder soon JohnTP - we have a HH with your name on it! :)

johntp

Trad climber

socal

Aug 19, 2011 - 01:31am PT

Up? I always wondered how that rope got up there. My old partner just said "go that way".

Captain...or Skully

climber

or some such

Aug 19, 2011 - 01:37am PT

johntp

Trad climber

socal

Aug 19, 2011 - 01:48am PT

He was pointing up and right. Not to be mistaken for the up and left.

And why is right right, but left is knott right?

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Topic Author's Reply - Dec 24, 2011 - 08:12am PT

hey there say, all.... thank you johntp!!!

had an extra surprise for the holiday gift collection, :)

just before the secret santa gift came from a country far-off...
(will go post that secret santa gift, now, as, the girls were here,
so we did open it)...

well--back to the surprise...

i really love the smell of PINE , but this year i had a free artificial tree (actually have NOT had a tree for long time, as, no room!), and not had pine smell, either--well, i have room now, :)

now this year, i ALSO a thrift store tree, too, for ten bucks, so
i am having a double-dose tree day, as the kids basement has one too:

but all fake and no PINE SMELL, but still lovely, warm, and cheery... :))

now, i was hoping to get out to the woods for branches but never did...

HOWEVER..... :O
this "surprise" came in the mail, and i had no idea from where, but it sure
beautified our home here!!

PINE BRANCHES!!!

and with a neat candle-center-piece...
well, it was ALL
a center-piece, actually,:)...

then, after hunting around the box, we found the order list and sent out a
thank-you email to the sender...

and--posted a HINT to the sender, as to more thank-you!! notes...
*seems he is a tad shy, so i was not sure if i should post more at the
secret santa (where this seemed to belong)...

but i got to thinking--there IS A REASON that "substenace, fruits, flowers, seeds, etc" fall from trees:

it is to FILL the soul, humble the heart, which in turn, thus encourages the blessed one to share, and PASS IT ONE...

YEP:
sharing good deeds, and sharing help to others, is MEANT to be a light
in the world and a ray of hope... the good book says:
NOT to hide your light under a bushel/basket, but to let it shine...
*course, one need not boast that one is shining, :))

but for US all that DO get blessed, it sure is wonderful to share,
and--who knows:

perhaps someone ELSE here, will be inspired to help someone in their neighborhood, apt building, or family, or even to HELP SOMEONE that is
in the hospital... or to help older folks that may just be on their
last leg of their journey, :(

so this is a APPRECIATION note again to ol'
johntp!

thank you for this very kind holiday gesture...
:)

it sparkled up our day!!!

may it sparkle up the ol' supertopo, too!!!

god bless to you all, and happy christmas time, and new year...

:)

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Topic Author's Reply - Feb 22, 2012 - 04:18am PT

hey there say, all....

some one here asked if perhaps i could do a project for
something--hush hush, you know, :))
they POINTED out a neat 'route' to tackle... :))

well, in the midst of this project or uh,
'climb' and i came to a crucial point where i needed
one more helper along this route here...

it is a surprise-secret project kind of route, and hopefuly
when it is done, the view will be nice for all, however,
the view may be seen in different ways by all, so that will
be in the eye of each beholder...

well, you know how it is after a climb:
there are different views from the reached top...

well, thanks so very kindly for johntp...
he stepped up to bat, so this can be a better home-run than
i may have hoped for...

thank you so very much john, for being on the
supertopo team here, in the quest to share neat stuff
with climber, neat climbs, neat friendships to all ...

god bless you!!!!

*can't share what the help was, as THAT would give
away the other's ROUTE and it is not time yet,

:))

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Topic Author's Reply - Feb 22, 2012 - 08:19pm PT

hey there say, all...

i think i posted this too late last night...
just wanted to bump it up...

i am very grateful for the help, thanks so very
much for stepping in for that extra bit of help...
i will make a huge difference, :)
:)

BASE104

Social climber

An Oil Field

Feb 23, 2012 - 12:52am PT

Hey, he is from Oklahoma. Nice people here.

Crimpergirl

Sport climber

Boulder, Colorado!

Feb 23, 2012 - 01:08am PT

A big dose of appreciation here! John is a favorite taco of mine!

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Topic Author's Reply - Feb 23, 2012 - 05:53am PT

hey there say, crimie and you guys...

i just knewwwwwwwwwwww there was some more folks out there
that would want to see this...

:)

really, every time we help someone in life, here, it is like helping
another folks climb through a situation that would be a bit of a
'boxed in canyon' if not...

*we all know when we need to help our self, first... but when all is
resourced out, as to tools, neccessities, or even knowledge, it is sure
good to have a climber buddy around... even if you DON'T really climb more than a neat hill, a neat tree, a neat set of scramble rocks, a scary ladder, or the stairs--or climb onto a high stool,to type on the supertopo-net.... :)

have a great week out there john, or actually soon to be weekend...

and for us that have been helped, we can pass-on kindnesses of our own, to those nearby or to our climber buddies there... or to someone that is sick somewhere and could use a "we are thinking about you" please get well soon!

:)

ooooooo--am up early! got to work on secret-project, ;))

happiegrrrl

Trad climber

www.climbaddictdesigns.com

Feb 23, 2012 - 10:50am PT

Good call, Neebee!

johntp is pretty quiet, and so it can be easy to miss his words amongst the loud and abrasive ones that dominate at times. But he is a steady, solid, presence here, and it seems I am not the only one who has been thrown a lifesaver by him when I was sinking.

It would be great to meet John. Heck - maybe I already have; I am just SO unable to recollect names and faces.... Maybe he will make it to the Todd Party in April????

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Topic Author's Reply - Feb 23, 2012 - 11:33am PT

hey there say, happygirrl... let 's hope so...
would be very nice for him and all, :)

:)

rlf

Trad climber

Josh, CA

Feb 23, 2012 - 01:30pm PT

JOHNTP is aces in my book. He sent me an email to help kick in for funds for the electrical at Todd's. I thanked him and requested he send it to Dave to keep the continuity.

Thanks again John!

Jennie

Trad climber

Elk Creek, Idaho

Feb 23, 2012 - 02:13pm PT

Appreciation to a courteous and sincere poster.

johntp

Trad climber

socal

Feb 24, 2012 - 05:32am PT

Thanks all for the kind comments.

As I have written before, there are a lot of fine folks on the taco. Jello and Tarbuster gave my initial post a hello. I was taken back that climbers with their history would take the time to post a reply.

There is a lot of spewing and vitriol here on this forum. But there is a lot of caring. Ya'll have sent me kind thoughts and deeds; it means a lot and I thank you. I care about the taco heads.

excepting skully, who out bid me for the tami cartoon. you suck, :)

philo

Trad climber

Somewhere halfway over the rainbow

Feb 24, 2012 - 09:29am PT

Wow I can't believe I have missed this thread before now.
JohnTP is a generous, considerate and thoughtful man who I would love to meet and be honored to rope up with. He really stepped up to the plate for me when things were frighteningly bleak. This world would be a far better place with a few more souls like his around. I know the Taco is better for his presence.
JohnTP, thank you for helping me have a legitimate excuse for being such a stiff necked SOB. :)

dee ee

Mountain climber

citizen of planet Earth

Feb 25, 2012 - 05:21pm PT

JohnTP, dude, you rule!!!

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Topic Author's Reply - Aug 4, 2012 - 10:57pm PT

hey there say, all....

just a fast thankyou note to johntp...

for:
a neat windchime birthday gift...
it graces my yard... a miracle yard, it is...
and this gift just adds to it...

thank you and god bless to john, as you reach out to others
to simply just:

make their day, and their life, a notch higher, and a smile higher--or
just simply a nicer place to be, on their trails...

don't have a pic yet, as i been busy flea-choring :O... oh my...
(don't ask) :))
got to get back to work, and then paintttttttttttttttttttt :)
*the KIDS are gone 'til monday, so this is my time to:

make a mess, ;))

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Topic Author's Reply - Dec 30, 2012 - 11:14am PT

hey there, say, all...

with the newyear soon approaching...
just wanted to share...

thanks so very kindly, for you, here a'camping...
and all you do, as to climber care...

sometimes it gets tricky, putting yourself out to help...
but with experience in knowing when, it easees hard trails, for those 'in yelp'...

thank you for all you do...
the world shoud concentrate more on raising new crops of 'who'...

the 'who's that care to say--"i'm okay right now, but how about you?"

thank you johntp..j
a lot of us are able to function, in a much higher gear, as to things
we do, want to do, or things just to share here, for others...

it's been near a hard 'recovery trail' for me to get to where i am, now...
and god's grace and the cheering-on of others, and the patience of those
that may not understand, HAVE gotten me this far...

i know this is true for others that you've helped, as well,
though they each have their own stories-of-the-trail...

THANK YOU and may god give you a trail just right for your needs,
and a healthy challenge, and safe-god-speed, and new
wonderful joys, along the way, for this new year!!!!!!

keep aiming for that finish line, that we all cherish in our older age:
looking BACK and seeing a well-forged trail, and good seeds, left
for others... and a 'well done' from god above... :)

:)

couchmaster

climber

pdx

Dec 30, 2012 - 01:01pm PT

Right on Neebee, never met him and from his actions alone know Johntp is a good guy.

happiegrrrl

Trad climber

www.climbaddictdesigns.com

Dec 30, 2012 - 03:31pm PT

Yes he deserves a bump and a round (of applause or drinks, whichever!)

When I was selling chalkbags for gas money to come west, he ordered two for others and went even further. And he kept in touch with me while I was on the road, assuring me I was not alone if I found myself in a car jam(not a traffic jam, the other kind - you know, when you aren't sure if it's electrical or fuel-related...).

A good one, that JohnTP, and I DID get to meet him at Todd's last year.

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 5, 2013 - 03:00am PT

hey there say, johntp...

bump... :)

thank you so veryyyyyyyyyyyyyy much for the great coat!!!!!

hidden under the oat-feed-box, :))

will email later, slow dial up tonight... :)
god bless!!! wonderful job!!! will use it today or tonight...
found it late, read the 'thank you post' but it DID come today...

RyanD

climber

Squamish

Nov 5, 2013 - 03:22am PT

Hey thanks for the bump, & for the thread there Neebee!

I never saw this one before but I gotta say that Johntp is the man! Kind, generous human who really cares a lot about a lot of people here. I've learned a bunch in my limited interactions with him & really hope to meet up someday! Peace John!

SCseagoat

Trad climber

Santa Cruz

Nov 5, 2013 - 10:54am PT

Absolutely.....JOHNTP....thanks for reaching out and doing the good things!

Susan

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 7, 2013 - 12:46am PT

hey there say, just another bump, :)

hee hee, just saw johntp over in the lynne appreciation thread,
so want to make sure he knows he is appreciated, too, :)

happy good eve, to you john... i am off to go use that coat now, :)
and, it is cold and rainy, here, :O *but not too bad, and of course,
it will be a LOT warmer now, :)

johntp

Trad climber

socal

Nov 7, 2013 - 01:04am PT

Peace to you neebster. Glad you got the warmie.

johntp

Trad climber

socal

Nov 7, 2013 - 01:21am PT

Thanks tami!

johntp

Trad climber

socal

Nov 7, 2013 - 01:55am PT

Life deals us some cards. Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose. Friends are what keep us going.

You hear that Cappy! Get your ass in gear!

Oops, did I say that out loud?

nature

climber

Boulder, CO

Nov 7, 2013 - 02:01am PT

were you the guy that brought all that fish from LA to the bridwell fest at Todd's? yeah... that's it! It's your fault! you ruined us. The fish has never been better....

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Topic Author's Reply - Dec 19, 2013 - 02:50am PT

hey there, say...

finally got more computer time, than just email and read taco, :)

hope this shows up, fast, as, i got more cards, to do:

THANK YOU JOHNTP!!!
holidays are a bit empty around here,
(well, except for neat christmas cards from all the folks, bird chirps, meows,barks,and squeaks and bunny jumps!) :))

so this brings addition to my tree decor!
VERY NICE warm good cheer... even as last years, too!

edit:
i added the two red flowers, :)

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Topic Author's Reply - Apr 16, 2014 - 11:53pm PT

hey there say, johntp... wow...

the GIFT that keeps on giving... along with the wonderful paints, of course...

well, here it is... FROM two different years, too...
SOME TREES, large pine, just fell over in the huge winds, the other day, and
i was collecting NEW branches... so, GOT to fill these up for
'refreshing' reRUN time, now, :)

here is the first one:

here is from the NEXTest after, or after, year, which was this year...

and, THIS as well, my photo, will be added on to the 'gift' theme:

as, being that the wonderful PAINTS will soon, this summer, PAINT this photo of my dear daddy, now passed-on, and of my
mommy, and--will give her a copy...

will then be--a 'keep on giving' gift to me, for the later years, when some day she will be gone, too...

thank you so very kindly and very much, johntp...

just for being you and being here...
and keep the taco special, as being a quilt...

(and, your christmas quilt is late, but not too much longer a wait)

:)

EDIT:

GOT IT IN, just in time for ekat's 'daily summary' thread, :)

overwatch

climber

May 15, 2014 - 11:05am PT

I would like to add myself to the list of appreciators although I think the word falls short of the mark.

I have made some unfortunate choices in my life and I find myself kind of stuck in a situation of my own creating, a vicious circle of no work, chronic and acute injuries when work is available and finally my vehicle took a crap when the previous two issues were at last under control at the same time. Unless I want to work flipping burgers down the street I absolutely have to have reliable transportation with some cargo carrying capability.

I was lurking ST one day and clicked on Brandon's thread about the best vehicle for 3000$ dollars. Elcap in your azz started things off with his offer of a free car in exchange for some work on his property. Then later in the thread Johntp came in with a similar offer except going a step further and wanting nothing in return(no offense to ECYA, your offer was very generous).

Unfortunately Brandon is too far away to take advantage of either of the offers so I contacted John, whom I have never met and got the ball rolling to do the deal. Truthfully I am a cynical skeptic with little faith in my fellow man due to my personal experiences but John has given me cause to rethink my outlook. He even offered to fly me to him or drive the vehicle to me and fly home himself. I was blown away to say the least.

Long story short within a week and a half with a lot of effort and hassle on John's part dealing with California bureaucracy to transfer title out of state I drove home to Arizona yesterday with a great running, well maintained 2002 Toyota Highlander.

The thing really runs great and was the break I needed to start getting my sh#t together and get myself out of this booby trap of my own design. This is without a doubt the kindest most selfless act anyone has ever done for me.

So I want to thank you, John, formally and publicly and I also hope to tie in together one day soon. I promise to pay your good deed forward however I can.

nita

Social climber

chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.

May 15, 2014 - 11:59am PT

Overwatch, wow, I'm happy for you.. These are the stories i love to hear, they make life sweeter.
Taking care of one another, instead of trying to bring people down.

Johntp, you are such a kindhearted person..
Saludos..

RyanD

climber

Squamish

May 15, 2014 - 12:17pm PT

Overwatch, that is just awesome! Stoked for you dude, I hope you get your sh#t together. Love hearing stories like yours.

Yep just goes to show again that Johntp is the man!

This thread should be stuck to the front page permanently.

happiegrrrl

Trad climber

www.climbaddictdesigns.com

May 15, 2014 - 01:01pm PT

Another toast to JohnTP! An inspiration for anyone seeking a model for what a decent human being looks like. Here's wishes that John's most secret hope, should he have one, is fulfilled.

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Topic Author's Reply - May 15, 2014 - 01:54pm PT

hey there say, overwatch... wow, this is a life-story that keeps on giving... gives hope to you... gives life to john... gives life to us, just hearing about it...

gives hope an open door to you to get things in order... sadly in these days without a good running car, we are very limited to keep ourselves flowing in the very ways we need for even daily functions, at times...

hang in there... you are 'back in the race' and the goal is taking good care of yourself--and, you can do it... you have a fresh new trail and desire will grow and continue to, from 'interaction in human kindness'...

:)

johntp did a great act of human kindness that gave me back a huge part of my life that missing--the opportunity to give OUT to folks with my life, when my life is pretty-much in neutral...

these grateful feelings of someone caring, have kept me going for years now...

:)

and THAT is what we need:

to see the climb...
see the new route we just could not approach...
get the needed nudge and tools...
and then, it's UP to us, newly encouraged, to CLIMB!
later, we can do the same for other climbers-of-life,
no MATTER how small or tiny, our ways may be...

the views will stay with us, all our lives...
and all from ONE climber of life, that DARED to open a new route...

thank you johntp! for what you do, and more simply, for
just BEING you, in this world...

a daddy's good son, and mom's good boy... :)
you do 'their names, proud' john...

overwatch

climber

May 15, 2014 - 06:24pm PT

Just wanted to say thanks for the comments and give a bump for John

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Topic Author's Reply - May 15, 2014 - 10:21pm PT

hey there, say, overwatch... yes! another bump for johntp!

johntp

Trad climber

socal

May 17, 2014 - 06:13pm PT

Thanks people for the kind comments.

Big Mike

Trad climber

May 17, 2014 - 06:21pm PT

Nice. John rules! His support both financial and emotional was a great boon during my time in rehab. I can never thank him enough for his generosity!

John- please make it to facelift this fall. I would love to rope up with you, but if it's not possible, would be happy to let you choose the agenda and just hang out!

Mike Cowper

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Topic Author's Reply - Jun 29, 2014 - 12:22pm PT

hey there say, johntp...

appreciated you today, while painting out in the yard, (not the shed, as i need to do that, later--but some art, of course!)...

what you been up to?
may we appreciate, it, and encourage you, for the day, please?

god bless and may the summer be a nice and special one...

edit:
getting back outside now, before rain comes again, possibly...
summer has been a bit fall-like, again... but will check in later this eve...