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

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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...