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dee ee
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Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 19, 2011 - 03:42pm PT
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GORDON FAMILY FUNDRAISER –Joshua Tree, CA
BIG PARTY AT THE GORDON RANCH APRIL 21, 2012
Once again, we are trying to raise some money to fix the roof at THE RANCH, have a memorable party, replace their dead mini-van and more.
EVERYONE IS INVITED! Including Stonemasters, Uplanders, wanna-bes, Sheep Buggerers, those mysterious folk from San Diego, RADs, BGR, Banditos, Valley boys, Euros, Asians, Latinos, American Alpine Clubbers, Mazamas, Vulgarians, Buff Alpine clubbers, Sierra Clubbers, boulderers and even Canadians and Newfoundlanders, not to mention people from Florida. This means you!
In the continuing philanthropic tradition we will be having a giant party at The Gordon residence at 9561 Starr Ln., Joshua Tree, CA on April 21, 2012. This year the main goal will be to do major repairs on the roof of the house at The Gordon Ranch. The brutal Joshua Tree weather and the many visitors have taken a toll on the house. They have one messed up roof with multiple leaks. The roofing crew of motivated locals is already set. We just need money for roofing materials, the party and a new/used mini-van as their old one died just before Christmas.
Most of us know Todd Gordon, AKA "The Mayor of Josh," as one of the most giving humans in the So. Cal. climbing community for the last 30 or so years. Chances are you have stayed at one of Todd's houses more than once while visiting Joshua Tree for it's world famous climbing....or you've climbed one of Todd's many, many classic and not so classic routes.... or maybe he even taught you to climb. I myself have been his guest more times than I can remember. We've showered, pooped, watched TV, camped, used the kitchen etc. there while visiting Todd, his family and our beloved Monument (JTNP).
This party is going to have a rocking band called "Warsaw."
We are also honored to have world traveler Tony Yeary giving a slideshow with digital images from the Cordillera Blanca of Peru to our own awesome Range of Light, the Sierra Nevada.
We are also going to have a silent auction and raffle for some great climbing gear, guide books, collectables, memorabilia and more. Susan Peplow will be in charge of the silent auction and raffle. We will need a couple of volunteers to help with the raffle and auction. To donate or help you may contact her at susanpeplow@hotmail.com and 602-725-3249.
Lynne Leichtfuss has graciously offered to coordinate the food effort, and yes it is a big effort. Last year she and her posse did an incredible job.
She will need several volunteers to help her and will be accepting donations to help pay for the food. You can contact her at 760-749-8774 to help in any way.
SPONSORS INCLUDE- The American Alpine Club and Supertopo. See updated list below.
READ THIS PART! We are looking for cash and material donations. Cash in any amount is good. Material donations should be things that can be sold for cash. I will have a continuing sale/auction as this thread develops.
Please feel free to call or e-mail me regarding any questions you may have about this must attend event.
Cash donations can be Paypaled to me using my e-mail address which is:
devansbike@earthlink.net
Checks, cash and material donations can be sent to me at:
TG Fund. c/o David Evans
1931 Rollingstone Ln.
Tustin, CA 92780
Please make checks out to David Evans so that I may deposit and transfer them to the TG fund.
call me at
714-492-2159
Thank You All.
dee ee (Supertopo)
D. Evans (Mtn. Project)
Guest List.
DEE
Todd Gordon (not a guest)
Jeremy (?)
Dr. F
TYeary
Bullwinkle
Locker
Stahlbro
steelmnkey
Bransdon ?
Mtnmon ?
Brokedownclimber
Sketchy
RussWalling
Flouride
Steve
RLF
Karen
Marty(r)
Tarbuster (don’t think so)
TGT
F10
Lynne Leichtfuss
SCseagoat
Ferretlegger
Bill McKirgan
goatboy smellz
H
Paul Parker
Ron Gomez
Jim Bridwell
Dave Yerian
Hashbro
Murf
Sooze
Steve West
Dennis Gomez
happiegirl
Riley Wyna
Gal
Cosmiccragsman
Dimes
Fitness Coach
Mtnmun
Dana Eubanks
10b4me
Steve Swan and friends
Steve Belford
Karen Roseme
LEB
Wallflower
El Marinero
sethsquatch76
Sabra
neebee
iTodd aka Todd Battey
healyje
ATS
drljefe
Dr. Sprock
justthemaid
happiegirrrl
Lovegasoline
Mike Casper
Tucker
Debbie Walden
Tim Pinar
Brett Pinar
Penny Pinar
Kelly Vaught
Frank Bentwood
Stephanie Cassalaro
Will Cassalaro
James Lostlen
Sarah Lostlen
Cody Dolnick
Rebecca Russell
Michelle Russo
Alley Welsh
Beck Gordon
Shelby Beardsley
Andrew Jones
Gina Bararra
Richard Bararra
Mike Lechlinski
Mari Gingery
Taylor Diehl
Jabber Suleman
Sullly
Largo
Blitzo
Robert Bolton aka Bob
klk
khanom
Vicky
Kevin Daniels
Moonie aka Doug Munoz aka Moonfuzz
Fogarty
Jim Angione aka “Slim Jim” aka “The Flangeman”…Slimmy
Scott Cosgrove aka Coz
Dr. Tom Michael aka Hummerchine
the climber formerly known as AJ
Chez
Can’t Say
wstmrnclmr
Keith Patterson
Melanie Petrone
Cragman
Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
Maureen Maguire/ Lucky Pink
Sebastian and Tobias Wolf
Kathy Evans and posse
Jeff Sewell and close friend
hossjulia
Crimpergirl
Brass Nuts
philo
Rick A. / Big Ricky
Steven and Stephanie Strong
Vicki and Alek Michael
Brian (The Captain) and Mariel Povolny
Greg Lee
Tom Martin
Liz Ying
BJ
Bill Cramer
Mark Uphus
Jake Evans
Margy Floyd-Evans
Sponsors: Money, gear, work
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H / Hood Mtn. Adv. / Harrison Hood
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzalez
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Charles Cole - Five Ten
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mike Ousley / Moria Ousley
Anthony Ho
Brooke Sandahl/ Metolius
Nardo / Bernardo Gatti
Brandon Shafer-Zatko
Mtnmun
Steve Strong
Nathan Smith/ Liberty Mtn.
Matt Selman
Kris Thompson
Yvonne Gaines
Holland Deyo
Jeff Vargen/ Dope Miller Equipment
John Canby
Can’t Say/ Pat Nay
Zip
Zanders
Gennadiy Vakula
Chris Schmitt
Eric Mount
Tom Michael/ Hummerchine
Blake Cazier/ Stephanie Love…Positive Energy for Youth
Al Hoblit
Ian Gill
Pat Brennan
Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
Maureen Maguire/ Lucky Pink
Sebastian and Tobias Wolfe
Beaver/ Prana
Wills Young/www. bishopboulderingguide.com
Nikwax
The Gear Co-Op
Lowa
Jansport
Evolv
Anders Ouram / Mighty Hiker- “Anonymous Canucklehead”
Steve “Crusher” Bartlett / Desert Towers
Studley / Steve Wolford
Gal / cgraphicart.com
Chuck Blackwell / Straightupsports
Phyliss Ponte
Greg Lee
Rick Accomazzo
Steve Swan
Bob and Elaine Falkenstein
SC Seagoat / Susan Walker
Ferretlegger / Michael Jefferson
Graham Shelton / E-Z Up International
Robert Hayes
Laura Sanders
Steve Morrill
Jim Angione
Dana Bartlett
Russell Walling
KLK
Tom Martin
Circle K
Liz Ying
Mark Sensenbach / recycleresoles.com
Bill Cramer
Brian in SLC
Banks
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Dec 19, 2011 - 03:55pm PT
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EVERYONE IS INVITED! Including Stonemasters, Uplanders, wanna-bes, Sheep Buggerers, those mysterious folk from San Diego, Valley boys, Euros, Asians, Latinos and even Canadians and Newfoundlanders.
So Eldo Prancers can't come? Is that to appease Russ?
ps Doesn't matter which weekend it's on - bound to be some people who can't make it. They can always send money or materials, of course. Whatever, it will take some planning, by people who know what they're doing, and lots of foot soldiers.
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Brian
climber
California
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Dec 19, 2011 - 04:06pm PT
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Please don't schedule for April 20-22! I want to help, but that weekend is already locked in for other events (and may be for others, Earth Day, etc.). Aim for the weekend of the 28th and 29th!
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Dec 19, 2011 - 04:09pm PT
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Dave, count me in for whatever you need.
PM SENT.
TY
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Bullwinkle
Boulder climber
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Dec 19, 2011 - 04:10pm PT
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I'm in. . . df
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philo
Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
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Dec 19, 2011 - 04:10pm PT
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http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/600308/Eldo-Prancers-Birth-of-a-new-phrase
The origin?
Russ Walling
Social climber
Out on the sand.... man.....
Jun 26, 2007 - 10:25pm PT
I remember when the "hotties" of JT (Largo, Bachar, Lechlinski, Hill, Gingery, et al) were shaking in their boots when the Mighty Sheep Buggerers of Sierra Madre descended on the crags. In short order we failed on all their projects, but injected some new language into the sport and reshuffled the deck for all those who dared to follow. I think the first openly gay climbers club (The Joe Boys) wanted a piece of that pie too.... Tarbuster? Is that pretty much what went down???
Oh yeah.. and all those Colorado guys that came out pretty much had no pull in them, save for Skip... even the BVB San Diego Boys could burn off those Eldo prancers.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Dec 19, 2011 - 04:21pm PT
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Done Deal. Can't wait.
DEE EE, I'll be in touch.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Dec 19, 2011 - 04:38pm PT
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Kewl!
Give some a chance to use that D5 hammer pounding some roof nails!
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philo
Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
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Dec 19, 2011 - 04:41pm PT
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I would like to be there. If I can. And if ex-pat Eldo Prancers can get a fishin' permit.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 19, 2011 - 04:47pm PT
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I'm a carpenter. I'm currently thawing twenty bundles of Iko shingles that were frozen together and unusable in their current condition (five degrees here this morning). I know how to roof a structure well.
If I can make it fit into my schedule I'll be there, it'd be fun to visit JT. Never been there before.
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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Dec 19, 2011 - 04:51pm PT
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I beleve the roof is a desert tar and gravel style roof. Looking forward to this event.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Dec 19, 2011 - 04:54pm PT
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Who will coordinate the actual construction work? That is, an on-site appraisal of the house's conditions and what needs to be done, and then a plan as to preparations, materials, finances, skilled and unskilled volunteers, and so on?
Do Andrea and Todd have any identified priorities?
Perhaps the event could be titled "Raise the Roof for the Gordons", or something like that. Not that climbers haven't raised the roof there in the past...
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Dec 19, 2011 - 05:04pm PT
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Dave-
Count me "in" for some sort of contribution, and some help with food preparation/cleanup and I'll again provide my propane stove.
Rodger
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Dec 19, 2011 - 05:11pm PT
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Tabbed roofing gents..... easy peasy.
With a bunch of ST do-gooders helping, that thing can be done in about 5 days. With about 4 guys that know anything about roofing, finished in a day and half tops. Count me in.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 19, 2011 - 05:15pm PT
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Three tab roofing hasn't been available for some time now as far as I know. Most likely it'll be Iko 30yr architectural shingles.
Either way, easy peasy.
How many square?
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA
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Dec 19, 2011 - 05:22pm PT
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Steve and I will be there whenever it is.
Todd's the man...the most selfless person and climber I've ever known.
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WBraun
climber
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Dec 19, 2011 - 05:26pm PT
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Todd for President of USA.
He can teach those foolish politicians a thing or two.
Ya all c'mon in the house he'll say all while the secret service is pissin in their pants ......
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 19, 2011 - 05:30pm PT
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Eldo prancers, vegans, trolls, submen, fluffboys, come one come all.
Zip, forget that old thread. This is the new thread.
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Dec 19, 2011 - 05:32pm PT
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Out here on the sand it is all about 30# paper and 3 tab shingles. About 25 clams per bundle for the shingles. If I remember right, it cost just over a buck a SqFt for shingles, paper, schmoo and drip edge. This is just for the shingle stuff. If you got structure problems, add in some OSB sheets etc.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Dec 19, 2011 - 06:13pm PT
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I'll be there!
I'd be betting on needing quite a bit of new sheeting. Probably some eve work as well. This is ain't gonna be no tear it off, blow it on.
Thanks for getting this together Dave!
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Dec 19, 2011 - 06:20pm PT
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Is the roof more than 4 in 12 so's the comp shingles are legal and effective?
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Dec 19, 2011 - 06:49pm PT
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That doesn't look like no 4 in 12 which could explain why those shingles
aren't doin' the job. However, re-roofing over those with a liberal use
of Henry's should get them a good 20-25 years if the actual leak sites can be
identified.
One thing that would concern me is that if it has been leaking badly for a
while what damage has been done to the actual roof structure in terms of dry rot?
To adequately deal with that would entail a total tear-off. Chances are
good that out there in tumbleweed land things would dry out well enough.
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
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Dec 19, 2011 - 07:04pm PT
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Count me in! It will be a pleasure to give back to such a giving great guy.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 19, 2011 - 07:11pm PT
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Hope we can make it. Have to be in DC at the end of April though. Hopefully it'll work out.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Dec 19, 2011 - 07:24pm PT
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Well, that would up the ante considerably plus illegals would have to be
allowed onto the property. It looks to me like that might be the original
roof in which case a tear-off really might not be necessary. It would be
interesting to know the number of pots and pans needed for a typical rainstorm
and whether they have to be emptied. What I'm trying to say is that a little
water can make a big impression way out of proportion to its actual import.
If we're talking 8-10 one-potters then I think Henry's and a straight re-roof
would get it. Beyond that is a roof of worms...
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Dec 19, 2011 - 07:29pm PT
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Is there a PayPal button or address to chip in? This vegan can bring the diminutive love, but would like to help out Todd.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 19, 2011 - 07:35pm PT
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dee ee,
got it.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Dec 19, 2011 - 07:44pm PT
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"Time spent in reconnaisance is never wasted"
"Measure twice, cut once"
"Look before you leap"
"When in danger, when in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout"
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 19, 2011 - 08:00pm PT
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If it's been leaking for a while, a new roof deck is in order. At the least, a few new panels. I should know, I'm dealing with
the same problem.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Asgard or bust
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Dec 19, 2011 - 08:04pm PT
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What Marty(r) said....minus the vegan part.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 19, 2011 - 10:01pm PT
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The mayor is working on a date.
The details of the roof will be worked out.
The actual construction won't take place the same weekend as the party.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Dec 19, 2011 - 10:30pm PT
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Drella says:
uh-yes, uh-no, uh-yes, uh-yes uh-no, ....... uh-YES!
Tar-Warhol-a-Roy-Buster will certainly be there if he can make it.
We will make a film.
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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Dec 19, 2011 - 10:31pm PT
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We'll be there for both.
Party and construction.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Dec 19, 2011 - 10:32pm PT
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I'll be teaching, but you can be sure I'll send some dinero for the
fix!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 19, 2011 - 10:33pm PT
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Here is the confirmed guest list.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmonkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchey
16. RussWalling
17. Flouide and Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
Marty(r) hold on to your cash. I will work out the details of donating asap. I have a Paypal account. We may use that. I will decide muy pronto.
As well, the details of the roof job will be worked out as we go. It is obviously not a patch job. We want this roof to last for the next 30-50 years. The extent of the repairs can only be decided after the old shite is removed. Also, whether it is done by a bunch of us with an expert roofing guy as lead or just paying some local contractor will also have to be worked out. I know a little about this as I had my own roof redone last year. We got a great job for less than $9000.00 with a fair amount of lumber replacement. My neighbor payed $14,000.00 for a similar job. I would be happiest if it was done all by folks we know and not some stranger.
EDIT: RLF- sorry man. My error could fall under the heading "Monday Night Posting While Intoxicated."
I'm gonna' have to learn how to count!
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Dec 19, 2011 - 10:43pm PT
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Wow Dave, you uninvited me already :0
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Dec 19, 2011 - 10:51pm PT
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Make sure to rope up in case OSHA shows up...RJ
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 19, 2011 - 10:51pm PT
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Cash and donations. Please e-mail.
They need a car too.
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Dec 19, 2011 - 11:03pm PT
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What about Louie? (SoCalBolter) Last thread he was in and actually knew what he was doing from the sound of it.
Maybe break the list down to Skilled people/Labor people/Money donators/Beer fetchers, so we can see what there is to work with.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Dec 19, 2011 - 11:04pm PT
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I'm in DEE, for the party and the sweat if I can help out.
Done my share of hauling shingle bundles up ladders.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 19, 2011 - 11:15pm PT
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Mr. Walling? Please contact The Fish and Sooze and see if they can make it.
Your constuctive suggestions are more than welcome.
Don't hold anything back.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Dec 19, 2011 - 11:56pm PT
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Just got home from work, saw this, and already 54 thread heads ahead of me. Wow!
Love all this hardware talk :D Of course I'll be there for the party and the construction. Just let me know what you need De eee. Cheers for getting this going.
Joy to the World and Peace on Earth....all clearly illustrated by members of this pretty special tribe. lynnie
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Dec 20, 2011 - 12:07am PT
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I see if I can get a hold of the Fish. He is pretty prickly and doesn't have much of a hard-on for these BegFest™™™ things.
I'll try him and Sooze tomorrow. Wish me luck.
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Scole
Trad climber
San Diego
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Dec 20, 2011 - 12:10am PT
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I'll be happy to throw down for Todd. What I can offer is thirty years of carpentry experience, my labor, and tools.
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Dec 20, 2011 - 12:12am PT
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^^^^^^^
Now we are talkin'!
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Dec 20, 2011 - 12:15am PT
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I'm in...and I'll be coming with hair this year!
So count in
SCseagoat, Susan and
Ferretlegger, Michael
Thanks, Susan
PS.... Can help out in just about any way.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Dec 20, 2011 - 12:19am PT
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I just had a new roof done at my house at the ranch, and I opted for the standing seam metal roofing. It is nearly indestructable and has a $500.00 energy savings tax credit for the home owner. Yes, It's more expensive than shingles, but neither does it ever blow off the way my shingles did...
The sequence of doing things: strip off the old schitt, replace the OSB or plywood as needed, put down Titanium, and then the metal roofing goes on very fast. He will also need new fascia in addition to roofing. The key is getting a professional to do the measurements, and that minimizes the on-site cutting of metal, since it's pre-cut to the correct lengths when ordered.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 20, 2011 - 12:23am PT
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Dec 20, 2011 - 12:26am PT
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Amazing photo, thought I'd seen them all. Is that during the time Todd taught on the reservation......?
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Bill Mc Kirgan
Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Dec 20, 2011 - 12:29am PT
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I'm also experienced with the ways of roofing and will be there to help in any way that makes sense if I can. Otherwise, count me in for a donation for materials.
I have a feeling you will have no shortage of skilled labor, and may run into the problem of too many helpers and not enough roof. A good problem to have for this kind of project.
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goatboy smellz
climber
Nederland-GulfBreeze
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Dec 20, 2011 - 12:45am PT
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Sure thing, the Gorden's are Golden.
Roofs are easy we could even go big and build a roof deck to party on with the assembled experience.
Tear that old lumber out and replace the dining room ceiling with gluelams spaced wide.
Clean out the garage and you have a destination resort.
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Dec 20, 2011 - 03:28am PT
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Todd is one of my hero's. Count me in for a donation and my time. I am a builder and have done several types of roofs. With a certain amount of organization and clear direction a few guys could knock it out pretty easy. I will just plan a climbing trip around it.
How ever the roof is pretty low angle for comp. which is probably why it is leaking in the first place. Even with the metal roof there should be some kind of water proof membrane under it not just felt. It might be worth getting a roofing contractor out there to confirm what needs to be done. Then have a bunch of climbing cowboys go at it.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Dec 20, 2011 - 12:47pm PT
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A thorough inspection and plan, pre-party, still seem the way to go. By people with experience in building and contracting, and focusing on the Gordon's priorities. Maybe we can get some of the work done that weekend, maybe some would be done on preceding or ensuing weekends. If there's more than one project, that may add to the coordination needed.
Bmp
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rich sims
Social climber
co
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Dec 20, 2011 - 12:48pm PT
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Bump and Hell Yea
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Scole
Trad climber
San Diego
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Dec 20, 2011 - 01:35pm PT
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I am in JT every week, and would be happy to meet up with the ramrod to go over materials. I will be doing a similar project on a house I am buying in town, so will already have done some of the material sourcing and pricing.
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goatboy smellz
climber
Nederland-GulfBreeze
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Dec 20, 2011 - 01:43pm PT
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How about a greenhouse on top where they can grow marijuana?
Those naked kids aren't going to college on a climbing scholarship and everybody knows how much those southern Cali's love the pot.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 20, 2011 - 03:12pm PT
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For lack of any better ideas here are my .....
Answers-
Lynnie, yes that is Todd's hogan in Lukachukai, AZ where he lived for 2? (circa 1980?)years. We climbed Tse'n'tyl (a bigwall FA with Brian Povolney) and also climbed the Titan that week as well as some reservation cragging. It was cold.
Chris Mac asks where to send donations
Send to:
TG Donations c/o David Evans
1931 Rolling Stone Ln.
Tustin,
CA 92780
Cash donations?
use my Paypal account. I have a zero balance right now and rarely use Paypal, only when I am selling stuff. All you need is my e-mail address.
devansbike@earthlink.net
If you don't like Paypal send me a check or cash to the above address.It is free and easy to sign up.
I am 100% trustworthy and will keep track of all cash and material donations. Anyone who desires to audit it at the end will be welcomed to do so. The material donations will be listed on this thread for any interested purchaser to peruse. Anything not sold ahead of time will be brought to the event and if still unsold will be offered on Supertopo/Mtn. Project/Craigs List etc. afterwards. My goal will be to move stuff so prices should be good however competitive bidding will be encouraged.
As far as coordinating the roof deal, we need a builder to step up and handle it. It looks like free labor will be abundant.
I am not qualified to make decisions about the roof but would be happy to help the qualified person to do so. I can swing a hammer as well.
Possible qualified folks:
Scole
Bill Mckirgan
goatboy smellz
Rich Sims
Greg Epperson
Kevin Daniels
Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmonkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchey
16. RussWalling
17. Flouide and Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leightfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Susan
29. Ferretlegger
30. Michael
31. Bill McKirgan
32. goatboy smellz
33. H
34. Steve West
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 20, 2011 - 04:09pm PT
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I'm a contractor so I'm plenty qualified. Just got home from work putting a new roof and roof deck on a house.
I'm still a maybe.
Looks like a case of too many cooks in the kitchen, but I'll second the vote to bitch the whole thing and use 30yr architectural shingles instead of paper and three tabs. Three tabs disentigrate just as quickly from UV as they do from moisture. Actually, probably faster.
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Scole
Trad climber
San Diego
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Dec 20, 2011 - 04:26pm PT
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I think Brandon- has the right idea. If you can't do metal, a solid, water tight underlayment with 30 yr shingles is probably your best bet.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Dec 20, 2011 - 04:36pm PT
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One thing that hasn't been mentioned yet is the nasty debris from stripping the old roofing; We'll need several pickups at least, to make several runs each to the dump or wherever they go with the demolition debris from roofing. I have a pickup, and I'll volunteer it's availability for this project. There will probably be several tons of schizzle involved...tar and gravel isn't lightweight stuff!
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Dec 20, 2011 - 04:37pm PT
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^^^^^^
We usually just dump that stuff on random dirt roads in the area.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Dec 20, 2011 - 04:40pm PT
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O.K.--do we have any Bail Bondsmen present? :D
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 20, 2011 - 04:41pm PT
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Additionally, you should factor in the cost of new trim if needed, stain for trim, drip edge, cedar shakes for standoff, starter course, flashing, caulking, ridge vent, fasteners and ridge cap. Then add in a little for any nessecary framing materials to replace punky lumber and/or sheathing.
If needed, I can draw up a materials list and get numbers from local suppliers, just need the dimensions and pitch.
Edit; I should add that with the wealth of knowledge that will be present, other carpentry projects could and should be addressed. Roofing becomes a huge cluster with too many people.
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goatboy smellz
climber
Nederland-GulfBreeze
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Dec 20, 2011 - 04:46pm PT
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All that's missing is some Mexicans, a few cases of Negra Modelo should help us gringos get in the groove.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Dec 20, 2011 - 08:25pm PT
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I may be down for this. Sounds like a good time, for a good cause, with good people.
Trifecta!!1!!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Dec 20, 2011 - 08:31pm PT
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Calling Ron Gomez, calling Ron Gomez ..... shout out to Robert Fonda. Think we can deal with this.....may need Tucker Too Tech. Check out Goatboy smellz post. Cheers from the littlest gringo.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Dec 20, 2011 - 09:18pm PT
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Odale! Someone call fer some Mesicans?? Yep I'm going to be there for the Partay and the construction. Fonda can stand up for my labor efforts and I'll bring Bridwell AND Yerian to help me out. If ya want I can bring a work crew from the bario, won't need no gringos and we can wipe it out a couple hours! Dave can you put me up high on the invite list cause I've been there fer all the fundraisers to get the ball rollin' and get the booze flowin'! If we got 1 buck from everyone that ever stayed or partied there....we could build em a new house! Buck up guys, let's give to the one who's given the most!
Peace
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Dec 20, 2011 - 10:13pm PT
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I got a 3/4-ton pickup I can bring as long as everyone's nice to any paint outside of the bed. And I know my way to the dump now!
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Dec 21, 2011 - 01:42am PT
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Hey Dave,
Count me in on the construction too. I have been an off and on re-modeler for 30 years. Once a material list gets made, stuff can start materializing from our community. I have a couple roles of 6 or 8 inch bitchathan I can donate, plus a load of nails and screws.
I am coming from the bay area so my truck is staying here. But I can bring my belt and hand tools for sure. I really think there will be enough people around to do other projects. If anyone has a trailer too, that would be your best bet for hauling to the dump and getting supplies.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Dec 21, 2011 - 07:25am PT
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I'll bring the Tortilla's and rice for Ron...
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Dec 21, 2011 - 11:02am PT
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Tortillas and rice for Ron? I'll be bringing the Bohemia and limes!
Count me in for use of the pickup to haul debris to the local dump, some booze, and my big propane camp stove. I'll throw down some cash as well.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 21, 2011 - 04:16pm PT
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Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmonkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchy
16. RussWalling
17. Flouide and Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leightfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Susan
29. Ferretlegger
30. Michael
31. Bill McKirgan
32. goatboy smellz
33. H
34. Paul Parker
35. Ron Gomez
36. Jim Bridwell
37. Dave Yerian
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Dec 21, 2011 - 05:20pm PT
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Dave, my intention is to either be there in person, or by contributing in other ways, or both. I won't know until the spring.
Given the distances, possibly I can contribute more by not being there in person - although perhaps I'll combine it with a climbing trip or such.
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Murf
climber
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Dec 21, 2011 - 05:45pm PT
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You know I'll be there Dave, and Sketchy too I would imagine.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Dec 21, 2011 - 07:58pm PT
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER & WARNING!!
ALL PERSONS REFERRING TO, TALKING ABOUT, OR MERELY THINKING ABOUT THE GORDON RANCH RAISING THE ROOF PROJECT MUST READ THIS!!!
Plans for the Raising the Gordons' Roof project are based on dim recollections, half-baked guesses, gossip, blind speculation, and outright lies. Plus incompetent and drunken surveys, conducted by people who wouldn't know a hammer if it smacked them upside the head. In NO WAY do they tell the full story. You would probably be better off just trying to find your own way up the roof, and banging some nails, than you would be if you used this plan. But that statement in no way implies that we are in any way responsible if you don't use this plan, and something bad happens anyway.
Roofs are unpredictable and unsafe. Roofs are dangerous. Many books have been written about these dangers, not to mention youtube posts and America's funniest home videos, and there's no way we can even list them all here, let alone discuss how to reduce risk from these dangers. Read the books and watch the videos.
The roof to be repaired is covered in steep terrain with loose, slippery and unstable footing. The weather can make matters worse. Sheer drops are everywhere. You may fall, be injured or die. There are hidden holes, with punji sticks placed by the Gordon Triplets below - cute rascals, aren't they? You could break your leg. There are overhanging outcroppings and tree branches where you could bump your head. There are wild animals, which may be vicious, poisonous, hungry or carriers of dread diseases. These may include venomous amphibians, reptiles, and insects; insects to which you have allergies, or whose multiple stings can cause anaphylactic shock; mammals which may include badgers, marmots, coyotes, and cougars; predatory birds; rodents carrying bubonic plague and hantavirus; sushi that has gone bad; and all other manner of beasts. Plants can be poisonous as well, and even when not poisonous, can inflict serious injury like a sharp stick in the eye. You'll be glad to hear that mushrooms aren't among the risks, though. This plan, and the authors of this plan, will not do anything to protect you from any of this. We do not inspect, supervise or maintain the ground, rocks, cliffs, wildlife, vegetation or other features, natural or otherwise.
Don't forget that the plan is being formed by a COMMITTEE. Of CLIMBERS. Adolescent males, of all ages and sexes. Who, in the words of the immortal Don Whillans, probably couldn't organize a f*#k in a brothel.
Stay on the roof whenever possible. The terrain, in addition to being dangerous, is surprisingly complex. You may get lost. You probably WILL get lost. Given the planners, there are probably hopes that you will get lost, and you will fall off the roof - some politard conspiracy, to exterminate progressive climbers. The chances of getting lost multiply geometrically after the sun goes down, due to poor visibility. The sun goes down at least once a day in these areas, although not all climbers agree. Not to say that you won't get lost during daylight hours. In any event, carry a flashlight, extra bulb and batteries, compass, GPS, maps, altimeter, cellular phone, food, water, flares, beer, matches and first aid supplies at all times. Our advising you of this does not mean there are not other things you should be carrying. Carry them as well, and know how to use them. We are not responsible for the consequences if you fail to heed this advice. In fact, we are not responsible for the consequences even if you DO heed this advice, nor are we responsible if you carry so much stuff along that you end up moving so slowly that you get benighted. Tough luck.
It is untrue that CMac will be present, and give a presentation on speed nailing.
Rocks and other objects can, and probably will, fall from the roof. This can happen naturally, or be caused by people above you, such as roofers and small children. (There are at least four such children at the Gordon Ranch, not including climbers and visitors.) Things of all sizes, including tiles and joists, can shift, move or fall with no warning. If you don't believe us check out the talus slopes at the base of some of the rock walls, such as those built by Tucker. They didn't just grow there. Use of helmets is advised for anyone approaching the roof. In fact, you shouldn't really be approaching the roof anyway. That is a really stupid thing to do. If you do decide to approach the roof, shoulder pads, knee pads, elbow pads, parachutes, athletic cups and supporters and other body armor may be handy as well as helmets. These items can be purchased or rented from mountaineering shops and athletic supply stores. (Check with Hilde.) They won't save you if you get hit by or scrape against something big, or fall off the roof. A whole rock formation might collapse on you and squash you like a bug. Don't think it can't happen. It does, and it probably will.
Weather can be dangerous, regardless of the forecast. Be prepared with extra clothing, including rain gear and flowery sunhats. Hypothermia, heat stroke, dehydration, frostbite, lightning, ice and snow, runoff from rainstorms, flashfloods, hurricanes, etc can kill you. Rain can turn a flat roof into a deathtrap (the killer puddles!), can drown you if you're looking up into the sky with your mouth open, and vastly decreases traction on roofs. Snow is even worse, the hazards ranging from snowball fight injuries to avalanches.
If you climb on the roof without proper experience, training and equipment, or allow Todd to do so, you are making a terrible mistake. Even if you know what you're doing and are the most experienced and safest climber the world has ever known, you are still making a terrible mistake: lots of things can and do go wrong and you may be injured or die. It happens all the time.
The roof is not provided with any rangers or security personnel on any regular basis. Indeed, half the people present have juvenile issues with authority figures of all types. The other people in the area, including other visitors, NPS employees, foreign agents, Canuckleheads, biologists and nature freaks, terrorists and anyone else who might sneak in, may be stupid, reckless, or dangerous. They may be mentally ill, criminally insane, drunk, using illegal drugs and/or armed with anything from nail clippers to deadly weapons and ready to use them. In the case of climbers, probably all of the above. Some say they've worked for YOSAR, JTSAR, or for all we know the Death Star. Ha! We're not going to do anything about that. We refuse to take responsibility.
Excessive consumption of alcohol, use of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and/or controlled substances while frequenting the roof can and probably will affect your mental state, alertness, and decision-making abilities, and could make an already dangerous situation even worse. Even hyperventilation or spinning around rapidly and repeatedly can affect your equilibrium to the point that even on a flat paved surface you may fall and injure yourself. Even abstinence from consciousness-altering substances and actions won't protect you from the actions of others under the influence of such substances or actions. That's your problem, and yours alone. Not our fault.
The driveways, freeways, highways, streets, alleys, back roads and unimproved 4WD tracks leading to the roof kill hundreds of folks each year. Especially those from St. George, Utah and Los Angeles. Many of these fatalities are folks who aren't even on their way to the roof, who in fact have never heard of it, but are simply innocent victims. Not so you. You have been warned. You could get killed driving to the roof. Wearing your seatbelt tightly fastened with the lap belt low across your waist improves your chances of survival, in most cases but does not and cannot guarantee your safety. You might die before ever stepping out of your vehicle at the roof, or on the way home. It can happen any time. If you think you are immune from this kind of thing, you're fooling yourself.
And let's not forget that casa jstan is nearby, and jstan has an energetic habitat of excavating asphalt. Guess where from?
These are not sterile environments. Bacteria, viruses, protozoa, protoviruses, fungi, unwashed climbers, small children and other forms of life and protolife which may or may not be currently included in either the plant or animal kingdom are capable of causing you serious bodily harm, illness, or death. Cooties are also a very real threat. These kinds of biological agents are both endemic in these areas or present in the plant and animal populations; and are also capable of being carried or transmitted by your roofing partners. We're not going to take responsibility for this, either. Our advice for you to treat drinking water, wash your hands before and after going to the bathroom and before eating, to not breathe hqnta-virus-contaminated dust, and to not indulge in unprotected sex in this area, in no way obligates us to be responsible for the consequences if you fail to do so, nor does it mean that even if you DO take these precautions and something happens anyway, that we are to blame. Not so. Forget it. Nada. Negativo.
If you roof, you may die or be seriously injured. And the longer you roof the greater your risk of bad luck, which may or may not be compounded by hubris, catching up to you. This is true whether you are experienced or not, trained or not, and equipped or not, though training, experience and equipment may help. It's a fact, roofing is extremely dangerous. If you don't like it, stay at home. You really shouldn't be doing it anyway. We do not provide supervision or instruction. We are not responsible for, and do not inspect or maintain, equipment, materials, and qualifications. As far as we know, any of them can and probably will suddenly fail without warning and send you plunging to your death with a bloodcurdling scream. There are tons of loose crap ready to be dislodged and fall on you or someone else. There are any number of inobvious, extremely and unusually dangerous conditions existing on and around the roof. We probably don't know about any specific hazard, but even if we do, don't expect this plan or us to try to warn you. You're on your own.
We won't even begin to discuss rappelling. If you are thinking of travelling to the roof for the express purpose of rappelling, let alone batshit crazy wingsuiting, do us all a favour: take a nice nap in the fast lane of I-10. But be advised that, if you do, we are in no way responsible for the consequences of that, either. In no case will jumping from the roof be permitted, whatever the Fish may say about testing maxipads. And no, the wading pool is not the LZ for wingsuiting off the roof.
Furthermore, the fact that we're not trying to stop you from being on the roof in no way implies, nor should it be inferred, that we approve, recommend, advocate, or otherwise in any way affirm that such action on your part is anything but incredibly stupid. Just ask any of your fellow roofers for their carpenter's tickets.
Rescue services are not provided by anyone near the roof, and may not be available quickly or at all. In fact, if anything really serious happens to you, you'll probably be dead before word ever reaches civilization, or casa jstan. Local rescue squads may not be equipped for or trained in mountain rescue, or have, let alone know how to safely use, ladders. They probably won't be. If you are lucky enough to have somebody try to rescue you or treat your injuries, they will probably be incompetent or worse. This includes doctors, hospitals, and the LEB. We assume no responsibility. Also, if you decide to participate in a rescue of some other unfortunate, that's your choice. Don't do it unless you are willing to assume all risks, and don't blame us when it goes bad and you end up getting yourself sued in the process.
By using, or even just looking at this plan, you are agreeing that we owe you no duty of care or any other duty, you agree to release us, our relatives, heirs, dependents, and anyone else we care to name, now and forevermore, from any and all claims of liability, even though our actions may be grossly negligent and/or be construed as reckless endangerment, manslaughter, or other misconduct up to and including premeditated murder. (Just ask Robert what really happens up at the ranch, nawmean?) By consulting this plan, you agree to waive forever any rights that you, your partners, dependents, heirs, in-laws, and others known or unknown to you may have, to legal compensation resulting from anything that has anything to do with this plan, including but in no way limited to paper cuts. If you try to sue us in spite of all this, you agree to pay our lawyer's fees regardless of the outcome of the suit, and you expressly agree to reimburse us for any loss or injury, be it financial, physical, emotional, or imagined, which we may experience as a result of such lawsuit.
We promise you nothing. We do not and will not even try to keep the roof safe for any purpose. The roof is NOT safe for any purpose. (Ask yourself why anyone would want a whole bunch of climbers on a roof at the same time? Hmmmm?) This is no joke. We won't even try to warn you about any dangerous or hazardous condition, whether we know about it or not. If we do decide to warn you about something, that doesn't mean we will try to warn you about anything else. If we do make an effort to fix an unsafe condition, we may not try to correct any others, and we may actually make matters worse! Sorry, we're neither competent nor responsible. The plan gives you bad advice. Don't listen. Or do listen. It's your choice, but you face the consequences either way, whatever they may be.
In short, ROOF AT YOUR OWN RISK. If you, or your heirs, relatives, dependents or others known or unknown to you; your partner or your partner's heirs, relatives, dependents, or others known or unknown to you OR your partner, are the slimy kind of lawyer-touting parasites who would try to sue the author of a plan, If you can't take responsibility for your own decisions, knowledge, routefinding and plain dumb bad luck, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stay far far away from the roof, give up roofing, and die of some completely natural, painful, and slowly progressive disease. And FOAD while you're at it.
(With apologies to the late, great Brutus of Wyde.)
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 21, 2011 - 08:23pm PT
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Leave it to a fricking lawyer.
As far as dealing with the detritus, rather than a bunch of pick ups, if money permits my recommendation is to have dumpsters delivered to the house and hauled off by someone like Waste Management. Simplifies logistics and effort.
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Hilt
Social climber
Utah
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Dec 21, 2011 - 08:24pm PT
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SCseagoat,
You look fantastic without hair too. :)
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Dec 21, 2011 - 08:28pm PT
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^^^^^^
rip-off. Just haul it to the dump.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 21, 2011 - 08:38pm PT
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Dang Mighty, you are a lawyer?.....whooa.
I like the disclaimer though.
Murf. Of course, wouldn't have it without you.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Dec 21, 2011 - 08:47pm PT
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Dee ee-
He's a CANADIAN lawyer! We need Sketchy to offset the north-of-border disclaimer with a good ol' south-of-border disclaimer! :D
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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Dec 21, 2011 - 08:49pm PT
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Glad to help out and finally see Todd's roof get done. Russ last year stripped and replaced the entire AZ house roof solo! The entire project took him only a few days. Pretty impressive for a guy who hadn't roofed before. A big thanks to the roofing nailer from Harbor Freight, amazingly the thing never jammed or misfired once. Check out the finished product. Sweet!
Looks like there will be a lot of manpower. Has anyone mentioned the non-working bathroom? Seems to me they have a two bathroom house but Todd said the one potty hasn't worked the entire time they've lived there. Family of 5 and tons of house guests with only 1 potty?
Maybe we should have inside crew and outside crew? I'm happy to help!
~Sooze
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 21, 2011 - 08:51pm PT
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Ron, your bromigo (bromano?) is invited as well.
Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmonkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchy
16. RussWalling
17. Flouride
18. Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leightfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Susan
29. Ferretlegger
30. Michael
31. Bill McKirgan
32. goatboy smellz
33. H
34. Paul Parker
35. Ron Gomez
36. Jim Bridwell
37. Dave Yerian
38. Hashbro
39. Murf
40. Steve West
ps. Russ is the MAN.
One bathroom, hmmm. That ain't good.
Sooze, hope you will come as well. I know that some would be disappointed if you didn't.
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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Dec 21, 2011 - 09:22pm PT
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Of course I'll be there. I can say that based on past performance I'm not that good lifting shingles onto the roof.
We have a large trailer and I can and do a mean run to the dump.....scary when the guys at the local dump know your name. Blitzo usually is my wing-man and date for the dump.
I also have a few other "struction" skills too.
~Susan
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 21, 2011 - 09:30pm PT
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Right on.
Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmonkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchy
16. RussWalling
17. Flouride
18. Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leightfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Susan
29. Ferretlegger
30. Michael
31. Bill McKirgan
32. goatboy smellz
33. H
34. Paul Parker
35. Ron Gomez
36. Jim Bridwell
37. Dave Yerian
38. Hashbro
39. Murf
40. Sooze
41. Steve West
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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Dec 21, 2011 - 09:51pm PT
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See roofing is fun........
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Dec 21, 2011 - 10:23pm PT
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Dave!!!.......That's my BROchacho. chew know, like a Bro muchacho a brochacho. I'll invite him fer shur, but I know he and Bridwell will have to stay away from each other, cause my Brochacho is a REAL mesican, unlike me....a coconut....brown on the outside and white on the inside! Brochacho can drink Bohemiah's with Roger(Brokedownclimber)they got along GUD at the last party! Damn this is gunna be fun fer sure!
Peace
Brochacho and Bridwell
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Dec 21, 2011 - 11:29pm PT
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If I am still here, of course I will be there and help. Roof experience? About Gunks 5.7... House roofs, none. But I can do other stuff that will be needed.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Dec 22, 2011 - 01:36am PT
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Ron, Brochacho was a huge player at the Flanders Fundraiser. Worked in Todd's sweatshop kitchen along with myself, Troutman and Troutwife and cool chick from Bezerkeley whose name is floating on the infrawaves of mi brain. Cheers, lynnie
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Dec 22, 2011 - 02:42am PT
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An "inside" crew and an "outside" crew? Maybe the Raise the Roof department of needless legal flimflam can think of other adjectives.
bump, given the nefarious activities that have been going on around here tonight. I smell conspiracy!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 22, 2011 - 11:21am PT
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IMPORTANT UPDATE
The roof work is being handled.
A crew has formed, the repair decisions are made.
We just need to pay for it. So loosen the purse strings.
Thanks to the few that have contributed already.
There is a long way to go though.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Dec 22, 2011 - 11:31am PT
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dee ee, On your list of attendees, i think, number 28 & 30.. are also..number 27 & 29 .
Real names and taco names.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Dec 22, 2011 - 12:29pm PT
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No doubt during Raise the Roof weekend, someone will talk about an offwidth, or an offwidth will be seen with a spotting telescope, or we'll read about one in a guidebook. Does that mean we can bump this thread also? Or are the only worthy threads those that involve offwidths?
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 22, 2011 - 04:11pm PT
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IMPORTANT UPDATE
THE DATE IS SET
THE PARTY IS SATURDAY APRIL 21
Also, the band is called Warsaw. They should be great.
Nita, thanks, Susan told me as well, just deciding to keep reals or pseudos.
Scott, donation destination posted upthread....but...see below.
Paypal to: devansbike@earthlink.net
Send to (cash or valuables):
TG Donation c/o David Evans
1931 Rolling Stone Ln.
Tustin, CA 92780
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Dec 22, 2011 - 06:04pm PT
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Just nailed sixteen shingles on a friend's house that came off in the huge wind event we had here.
If I can make it, I'd pitch in one way or another.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Dec 22, 2011 - 09:27pm PT
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Man, this photo manipulation stuff is pretty hard!
First attempt, not so good, but maybe still good enough for a laugh.
Happy Holidays!
Phyl
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Dec 22, 2011 - 11:05pm PT
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Nice phylp, good fun :D
Dee ee and ee et al ee.....(Think I've roasted too many hot peppers today for our holiday feast....getting jalapeno crazy :D
Anyway, do we want to do a food/dinner fundraiser like we did for Flanderfest? I'll help again. Or shall we try to summon the famous shusi Genie from his bottle? :DD lynnie
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Dec 23, 2011 - 02:10am PT
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Andy Gorrill....bass player with Warsaw;....one of our own;..a brother in the climbing communtiy...
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 23, 2011 - 03:14pm PT
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GORDON FAMILY FUNDRAISER BUMP
BIG PARTY AT THE GORDON RANCH APRIL 21/ 2012
Once again, we are trying to raise some money to fix the roof at THE RANCH.
EVERYONE IS INVITED! Including Stonemasters, Uplanders, wanna-bes, Sheep Buggerers, those mysterious folk from San Diego, RADs, Banditos, Valley boys, Euros, Asians, Latinos, Mazamas, Vulgarians, Buff Alpine clubbers, Sierra Clubbers, American Alpine Clubbers and even Canadians and Newfoundlanders, not to mention people from Florida.
In the continuing philanthropic tradition we will be having a giant party at The Gordon residence on April 21/2012. This year the goal will be to put a new roof on the main house at The Gordon Ranch. They have one messed up roof with multiple leaks. The roofing crew of motivated unpaid locals is already set. We just need money for materials.
Most of us know Todd Gordon, AKA "The Mayor of Josh," as one of the most giving humans in the So. Cal climbing community for the last 30 or so years. Chances are you have stayed at one of Todd's houses more than once while visiting Joshua Tree for it's world famous climbing....or you've climbed one of Todd's many, many classic and not so classic routes.... or maybe he even taught you to climb. I myself have been his guest more times than I can remember. We've showered, pooped, watched TV, camped, used the kitchen etc. there while visiting Todd, his family and our beloved Monument (JTNP).
This party is in the beginning stages of planning but we expect to have food and a raging band “Warsaw” to augment the festive fun social scene. We may have a slide show as well.
BYOB booze.
We are looking for volunteers to help with food, setup and cleanup.
READ THIS PART! We are looking for cash and material donations. Cash in any amount is good. Material donations should be things that can be sold for cash. I will have a continuing sale/auction as this thread develops.
Please feel free to call or e-mail me regarding any questions you may have about this must attend event.
You can send cash, checks, money orders and material donations to
TG Donations c/o Dave Evans
1931 Rolling Stone Ln.
Tustin, CA 92780
I have a Paypal account which is dedicated to this event, so if you are Paypal savvy all you need is my e-mail address to help. Paypal is free and easy to sign up for. It is:
devansbike@earthlink.net
I can also be reached at 714-492-2159
Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmonkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchy
16. RussWalling
17. Flouride
18. Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leightfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Ferretlegger
29. Bill McKirgan
30. goatboy smellz
31. H
32. Paul Parker
33. Ron Gomez
34. Jim Bridwell
35. Dave Yerian
36. Hashbro
37. Murf
38. Sooze
39. Steve West
40. Dennis Gomez
41. happiegirl
42. Riley Wyna
43. Gal
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 23, 2011 - 03:20pm PT
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I'm out. If there are enough carpenters, I'll save my dollars for a trip abroad.
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Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
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Dec 23, 2011 - 11:11pm PT
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I am going to try and make it out, and I will be donating. Sounds FUN!!!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 24, 2011 - 09:17pm PT
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Bumping for Tarbuster's pic as Warhol. That is scary!!!!
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Dec 24, 2011 - 09:29pm PT
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Karin and I will do whatever we can to help.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 26, 2011 - 12:05am PT
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Rolling Stone Lane?
Really?
Am I the only one that finds that funny? Or at the least, ironic?
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 26, 2011 - 12:42am PT
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Rolling Stone, yes, classic name. The house has been in the family for over 50 yrs. During the early '70s the street sigh got ripped off a couple of times a year.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 26, 2011 - 01:29am PT
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Dave-
The reason I find it funny/ironic is that to me the Stonemasters were in time step with the stones, zepplin, and hendrix. That you would live on Rolling Stone Lane could only be beat by living on Abbey Road or by Todd living on Star Drive.
Oh, wait. He does live there.
Dammit!
Cheers
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rich sims
Social climber
co
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Dec 26, 2011 - 02:01am PT
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Dec 26, 2011 - 08:10pm PT
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Bummer I was looking forward to hauling bundles of comp onto the roof!! Glad you have the work part figured out. I guess just managing that you'll have your hands full. I know Todds house could use some other lovin so if it looks like some other project (windows, plumbing etc.)might be in the works let me/us know. I am still game to help but don't want to get in the way.
Are you going to make a list for material you need want? Or should we only send/bring things for an auction? You should have had a paypal notice from me too. Good job on putting this together Dave.
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hashbro
Trad climber
Mental Physics........
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Dec 26, 2011 - 08:16pm PT
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woohoo, here comes a new roof at Gordon Ranch!
this should/could be the party of the century
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Dimes
Social climber
Thinking about Retirement
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Dec 26, 2011 - 10:46pm PT
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DeeEeeeeee count Dimes and the Fitness Coach as being there! Also I will bring some chicken wire for a makeshift coup in case the chicken shows up!
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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Dec 26, 2011 - 11:54pm PT
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Was an auction planned for this fund raiser? I did not read the whole post. I'll be there.
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goatboy smellz
climber
Nederland-GulfBreeze
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Dec 27, 2011 - 08:59am PT
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Well if Gomez is showing up with his bario bros us gringos just got promoted to management.
We'll need to supervise passing the loco weed and cracking open the cerveza.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Dec 27, 2011 - 10:56am PT
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Mesicans don need no steeenkin' manajment! Cerveza porfavor. Fonda can handle us jus fine.
Peace
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goatboy smellz
climber
Nederland-GulfBreeze
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Dec 27, 2011 - 12:23pm PT
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Yo Mehicoian's are licky to have us as nehbros.
B tankful yur knot one of tjose french snobby candyians frostbacks.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 27, 2011 - 12:43pm PT
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Do you have any kind of plan yet on what type of roof that is going to be built, materials and permits needed, and associated costs?
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 27, 2011 - 12:48pm PT
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How deep are the eaves?
What sort of overhang will be provided by cedar shakes below the starter course?
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goatboy smellz
climber
Nederland-GulfBreeze
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Dec 27, 2011 - 12:53pm PT
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All you worrywarts need to stand down with the questions.
There are Mexicans on the job, so chill out.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 27, 2011 - 12:56pm PT
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Huh?
It's a simple question and it's my trade I ask about.
I'm curious to hear how it's done in drier climates.
BTW, Pearlclutcher? I don't even know what that means, but it seems derogatory. Thanks.(I can edit my posts too :))
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goatboy smellz
climber
Nederland-GulfBreeze
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Dec 27, 2011 - 01:00pm PT
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Heh, typical anglo response.
Wait for the trip report if you really need to know.
It's roofing, knot rocket science.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Dec 27, 2011 - 01:04pm PT
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GS,
Ok, thanks for the update.
I know nothing about roofing, and i was just trying to find out how much of an investment this was going to be.
Glad you got it handled.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 27, 2011 - 01:15pm PT
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It's roofing, knot rocket science.
True, but I don't have enough fingers and toes to count the number of hastily or ignorantly installed roofs I've replaced.
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goatboy smellz
climber
Nederland-GulfBreeze
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Dec 27, 2011 - 02:05pm PT
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Brandon this is a half ass Internet forum not the encyclopedia britanicca.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 27, 2011 - 02:16pm PT
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Dude, I'd like to help out and learn how things are done in different climates.
Check your email.
Peace.
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jstan
climber
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Dec 27, 2011 - 03:19pm PT
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Some of the UBC was posted earlier showing that there should be a 19" over lap on the underlying water resistant layer. I have seen composition shingles on one roof at a slope of 1/12. There the shingle overlap was reduced to four inches. No leaks. Penetrations are usually the problem.
When I stripped off a twenty five year old roof in JT I found all the tar based materials had been fried and were like paper. It is important to get the nail pattern dense so an old roof does not blow off. Based upon the topography the wind at that site should come more or less from the SW.
When stripping Todd's roof the cause of its failure should be apparent. Few to no nails?
One nail per tab?
The sun also destroys the ability of wood to hold nails. Edging pulls away from the rafter ends. Put on new edging if there is any doubt. You can get non wood products for the roof edge that, though pricey, seem to do better. Last roof I doubled the rafter end, stayed away from wood grain that would twist or check and used nothing but screws. Place screws well away from the edge of a piece of wood. And drill baby drill. Very important I think. I even used washers on southern exposures.
Best answer? Stucco the whole eve.
From what I have seen stain beats paint all hollow. Stain is where it's at.
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the kid
Trad climber
fayetteville, wv
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Dec 27, 2011 - 03:56pm PT
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it's on the calendar, now to work it into the work schedule..
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the kid
Trad climber
fayetteville, wv
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Dec 27, 2011 - 03:57pm PT
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T-2 is a licensed California contractor. Lets get him on the mission..
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 27, 2011 - 03:59pm PT
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GORDON FAMILY FUNDRAISER BUMP
BIG PARTY AT THE GORDON RANCH APRIL 21/ 2012
Once again, we are trying to raise some money to fix the roof at THE RANCH.
EVERYONE IS INVITED! Including Stonemasters, Uplanders, wanna-bes, Sheep Buggerers, those mysterious folk from San Diego, RADs, Banditos, Valley boys, Euros, Asians, Latinos, Mazamas, Vulgarians, Buff Alpine clubbers, Sierra Clubbers, American Alpine Clubbers and even Canadians and Newfoundlanders, not to mention people from Florida.
In the continuing philanthropic tradition we will be having a giant party at The Gordon residence on April 21/2012. This year the goal will be to put a new roof on the main house at The Gordon Ranch. They have one messed up roof with multiple leaks. The roofing crew of motivated locals is already set. We just need money for materials.
Most of us know Todd Gordon, AKA "The Mayor of Josh," as one of the most giving humans in the So. Cal climbing community for the last 30 or so years. Chances are you have stayed at one of Todd's houses more than once while visiting Joshua Tree for it's world famous climbing....or you've climbed one of Todd's many, many classic and not so classic routes.... or maybe he even taught you to climb. I myself have been his guest more times than I can remember. We've showered, pooped, watched TV, camped, used the kitchen etc. there while visiting Todd, his family and our beloved Monument (JTNP).
This party is in the beginning stages of planning but we expect to have food and a raging band “Warsaw” to augment the festive fun social scene. We may have a slide show as well.
BYOB booze.
We are looking for volunteers to help with food, setup and cleanup.
READ THIS PART! We are looking for cash and material donations. Cash in any amount is good. Material donations should be things that can be sold for cash. I will have a continuing sale/auction as this thread develops.
Please feel free to call or e-mail me regarding any questions you may have about this must attend event.
You can send cash, checks, money orders and material donations to
TG Donations c/o Dave Evans
1931 Rolling Stone Ln.
Tustin, CA 92780
I have a Paypal account which is dedicated to this event, so if you are Paypal savvy all you need is my e-mail address to help. Paypal is free and easy to sign up for. It is:
devansbike@earthlink.net
I can also be reached at 714-492-2159
Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmonkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchy
16. RussWalling
17. Flouride
18. Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leightfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Ferretlegger
29. Bill McKirgan
30. goatboy smellz
31. H
32. Paul Parker
33. Ron Gomez
34. Jim Bridwell
35. Dave Yerian
36. Hashbro
37. Murf
38. Sooze
39. Steve West
40. Dennis Gomez
41. happiegirl
42. Riley Wyna
43. Gal
44. Cosmiccragsman
45. Dimes
46. Fitness Coach
47. Mtnmun
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 27, 2011 - 04:01pm PT
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Coz,
Yeah, I'm offering to fly cross-country and work like a dog roofing a house for someone I only know vaguely from the Internet, yet care about, as well as meet people I'd like to meet and I get treated like an as#@&%e for the offer.
Sounds like fun.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 27, 2011 - 04:07pm PT
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I understand and appreciate the interest in the roof by you pros out there. I also hope it is done well. I have confidence in the lead guys ability to make sure it is done correctly and I hope the rest of the crew can follow direction.
I would love to put you all in touch with them so you could have a giant pow-wow but I doubt that is going to happen.
Have faith.
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CrackAddict
Trad climber
Canoga Park, CA
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Dec 27, 2011 - 05:07pm PT
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I am on the list and sending a check to Dave today. I have limited roofing experience beyond "More Monkey Than Funky" but I have torn off old shingles and composite, and am able to do some grunt work.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 27, 2011 - 08:19pm PT
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Point taken.
Its cool catching sh#t for trying to help,too.
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Hoffbrow
Trad climber
California
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Dec 27, 2011 - 10:10pm PT
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Hey, lets just set up a huge tent over the home:) make it feel like base camp....
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Dec 27, 2011 - 10:20pm PT
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Poland Bros Warsaw (last nite )...
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Dec 27, 2011 - 10:24pm PT
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Todd,
Your living room looks a lot bigger without the couch.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 28, 2011 - 01:29pm PT
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Brandon, Coz et. al. No one is giving anyone sh#t for trying to help. Your concern is appreciated but no one is going to rip Todd off. The man in charge is a reliable and experienced builder.
The most important thing is WE NEED MONEY. It is trickling in ever so slowly but there is a long effing way to go.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Dec 28, 2011 - 03:43pm PT
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Todd,
That band look suspiciously like portions of the California Celts ;-)
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Dec 28, 2011 - 05:01pm PT
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Aaron Poland, lead for Warsaw...is the brother of Chrix from the Cal. Celts......they swap band members often.....
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Dec 28, 2011 - 07:09pm PT
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Thanks for the words of wisdom Dave! I'll be getting you guys some dinero to help out with the cause that is so needed and deserved.
Peace
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 28, 2011 - 08:36pm PT
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I should say: "It is trickling in ever so slowly AND there is a long effing way to go."
Cool Ron, you rule.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 28, 2011 - 09:08pm PT
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OK. CHECK THIS OUT.
Larry Levoir is the first to offer up some valuable climbing gear for sale to put on a roof you know where.
Here are the details.
A5 Haulbag - used but serviceable. I would take it on a wall if I was still young and immortal
Home made bosun chair - like new
LA's - one #4, two #5, two #6, two #7 some new
PETZL-Chest ascender - new
PETZL-Caving descender almost new
Funkness - like new
one pair Fish aiders almost new
one limited edition Tom Burke plaque. Out of towners may not have known Tom. Self adhesive back. Top left corner a little bent. Says:
In Loving Memory of
Tom Burke
September 5, 1958 - April 6, 2006
Good Sh#t.
If the Tom Burke plaque doesn't get snatched up. It is mine ($).
Feel free to bid directly to my e-mail or in a more visible fashion as a post to this on- going thread.
I want the prices to be good so the purchaser is happy. But, bidding is encouraged.
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Dec 28, 2011 - 09:15pm PT
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I'll offer $30 for the aiders
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 29, 2011 - 12:50pm PT
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Cool Pud. How about $30 plus shipping?!
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Dec 29, 2011 - 01:09pm PT
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We'll be at our place in JT Tomorrow,
I'll PM you my phone number and we'll pick it up, if that's cool.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Dec 29, 2011 - 01:14pm PT
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Gotta start somewhere, right?
$30 plus shipping on the A5 haul bag.
Come one someone else, blow me out of the water!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 29, 2011 - 05:10pm PT
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Pud, that plan may not work. I will get the stuff later today here in Tustin. However, I have no josh plan for this weekend. Don't worry, we will make it work.
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Cracko
Trad climber
Quartz Hill, California
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Dec 29, 2011 - 05:44pm PT
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Dave,
I would like to contribute $200 to the Todd Gordon fund. Thanks for putting this together. And, thank you Todd Gordon for all you do !!!
Cracko
PS I will paypal you
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grover
climber
Dabville. Gnarlandia
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Dec 29, 2011 - 07:09pm PT
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More Burke plaques exist?
Whoa!
I'll start the bidding at 50$
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Dec 29, 2011 - 08:48pm PT
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dee ee,
Paypal has security problems so I don't use it anymore.
If you can get the aiders to Todd whenever, I'll pick them up from him. Next time you're out that way is fine.
Where do I mail the check?
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10b4me
Boulder climber
Happy Boulders
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Dec 30, 2011 - 01:59am PT
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I'm in
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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Dec 30, 2011 - 02:12am PT
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Good on you Cracko! That's a nice donation towards a good cause. Thank you.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 30, 2011 - 01:45pm PT
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Pud, Larry dropped the stuff off last night but says he is coming to Josh this weekend. We will arrange a drop off/ meeting. Tell me what works.
edit: Drop off at Gordo's.
send$to:
TG Fund c/o David Evans
1931 Rolling Stone Ln.
Tustin, CA 92780
Grover and Cracko, you rule!
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Dec 30, 2011 - 05:29pm PT
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Thanks for the update. Checks in the mail.
A good roof that can handle what the desert dishes out is going to cost $5k in materials alone.
Definetly want to keep the good will momentum going on this one.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Dec 30, 2011 - 05:37pm PT
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Did my haul bag bid get ignored?
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 30, 2011 - 08:36pm PT
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Pud, Larry blasted without the aiders. NBD. We'll get them to you.
ps. there is a set of daisies as well. You wouldn't want those would you?
funkness?
Ihateplastic. What's up widdat?
The haulbag is used but in great shape. It is fully capable of multiple El Cap routes. Oh yes, it's big too!! Also has shoulder straps, waist belt etc.
I never had one that nice. Only home made cordura ones good for less than 100 pitches.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 30, 2011 - 08:58pm PT
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Feast your eyes.
The haulbag does have one small less than dime sized hole. It's not even worth mentioning, really.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 30, 2011 - 08:59pm PT
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Mint.
ALSO.
One pair of EB's, yes the classic and revolutionary climbing shoe of the 1970's. Size 10? They are in excellant condition.
Imagine yourself showing up at the crags and flashing the testpiece of the area. Your friends are stunned in open mouth amazement. Spittle dribbling out of their mouths, milling about the massive pile of pads not even knowing what to think.
No need to tell them you had Locker slap a piece of C4 on there.
Your secret is safe with me (and Locker).
A photo of these fine shoes will be posted soon.
All of you older than, well, 50, know what they look like.
Dang, I better try them on.
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socalbolter
Sport climber
Silverado, CA
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Dec 30, 2011 - 09:11pm PT
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Check going out to you in tomorrow's mail Dave.
The date is too far out for me to know what will be going on, but if I can swing it to the actual work party - I will.
Will probably have some copies of the new Riverside Quarry guidebook for sale too once they show up (2-4 weeks from now).
 Louie
EDIT: Just read some of the proceeding pages and realized the work is taken care of already. The size of my check just got larger and will go out tomorrow to you.
Put me down for the party along with Valarie Heredia.
Will you be selling things there too, or just online leading up to it? If so, I'm sure I can put some things together to sell and raise a little more $$$
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dee ee
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citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 30, 2011 - 09:22pm PT
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Louie, yes we are looking for more booty.
Oh yeah, the seat!!!
This is the cleanest big wall seat I have ever seen. Plywood? You have got to be kidding me. This is fiberglass and, oh, is it clean. It is fully decked out in climbing oriented decals, but, feel free to remove them and personalize them to your (big wall god) hearts content. A little foam and you are set.
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socalbolter
Sport climber
Silverado, CA
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Dec 30, 2011 - 09:46pm PT
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OK then, how about this:
$200 starting price, with all money going to Todd.
My back-up drill. It's used, but still works great. Includes: drill, charger, case and (2) 3.0 amp hour batteries. Both batteries are still in great shape and deliver 80-90% of original power (maybe 10-14 bolts each depending on the size and type of rock).
Even if you have this drill already, the two batteries are a deal at this price.
If I have to ship it I will, but that could get expensive so I would prefer a local pick up or some kind Orange County soul could take it to Todd's for someone to pick up there.
Louie
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grover
climber
Dabville. Gnarlandia
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Dec 31, 2011 - 07:43pm PT
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dummy dome bump
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El Marinero
Sport climber
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Dec 31, 2011 - 09:37pm PT
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Sounds awesome! I will bring some Europeans around!
Cheers,
Oliver
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bobinc
Trad climber
Portland, Or
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Mr Evans, do you have confirmation on the EB size? I had a pair years ago almost new that I found at a thrift store but they were a bit too big. Size 9.5 or so ideal. I'll start bidding at $50 regardless.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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I'll go $75 for the T. Burke plaque.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 3, 2012 - 11:38am PT
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Here is a shot of the Tom Burke commemorative plaque. This is the last known in a series commisioned by Glen Lake (?) and donated by the ever so generous Larry Levoir to celebrate Tom and his joy de vivre. Tom was one of the original "Stahl Brothers" who climbed all over the world with style, determination and panache.
I must briefly mention Tom's ascent of the Matterhorn with his good friend Reagan. As they were heading up early in the ascent they encountered multiple guide led parties retreating from the mountain. As each party passed them each and every professional European mountain guide told them bad weather was imminent, to continue was unjustified, and that they too MUST go down. To these bold climbers from Cali the weather didn't look so bad and they continued their ascent. A few clouds on the horizon? PSHAW! The guides warnings became more and more adamant. They continued, the lone party on the peak. The weather got a little sketch but they eventually reached the summit which they thoroughly enjoyed by themselves and descended safely. I won't mention the slander the guides received (those whiners).
Here are the EB's (Ellis Brigham's). They are in fine condition and according to the stamp in the heal are size 10. I slipped them on and that seems realistic. I wear 10.5 and they were tight.
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bobinc
Trad climber
Portland, Or
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Thaks for the update on the EBs. My bid of $50 still stands. Anyone else interested?
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dee ee
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citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 3, 2012 - 08:34pm PT
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Thanks you guys, you all rule.
I'm actually starting to hope that we will get enough to cover a roof and party.
We are not even close though!
DE
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socalbolter
Sport climber
Silverado, CA
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Dave -
Are you treating things as auctions, or should Randy get the drill and call it done?
If it's going to be auction style, when is the cutoff?
Randy -
What are your thoughts? Are you OK with treating this auction style, or would you rather take the drill as a direct sale for $200? I should have been clearer at the time of posting, but I'm good either way. Let me know...
By the way, I don't come by the site all that often, so you can get me quicker by emailing me at louieanderson@live.com.
Thanks,
Louie
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dee ee
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citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 4, 2012 - 11:08am PT
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Louie, yes, let Randy have it. Sounds good.
DE
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 4, 2012 - 11:29am PT
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Hey y'all, I forgot one more cool thing from Larry. It is an Access Fund piton style bottle opener.
Check it out.
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Dos XX
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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I'll go $50 for the haul bag (+ shipping) if it's still in play.
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Cracko
Trad climber
Quartz Hill, California
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Haul bag for $100 (plus shipping) please Alex.....errrrrrr Dave.
Cracko
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E
Social climber
Tujunga CA.
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suggestions for roofing in josh:
demo old roof
build out facia with 1x2
resheet roof with half inch ply
reroof with rolled roofing material(flush with roof edge no lip)
edgemetal covers 1x2 and creates drip edge with no lip
lots of Henry's and edge nailing
your choice of underlayment
the wind condition at joshua tree is extrme. It will rip those shingles right off and start peeling the roof back
just ask the lechlinski's about it
E
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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I'll be bringing at least five (5) copies of Classic Joshua Tree Routes and Bouldering to the Party/Fundraiser.
DE and I will attempt to obtain as many signatures as possible in each of these guides of FA'sts and contributors (of the many FA stories). These will end up being something quite special for the purchasers.
Minimum bid is $40 per guide, expect these to go far higher.
[A Joshua Tree West, signed by over 60 Josh climbers -- Bachar, Long, Hill, The Fish, Mari, Mike, Yaniro, Leavitt, etc, etc.,) brought $1200 at an Access Fund Auction.]
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 4, 2012 - 08:01pm PT
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The cover shot alone is worth $1200.
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Cracko
Trad climber
Quartz Hill, California
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The one thing that has kept me returning to ST, and I have taken lengthy leave of absences from time to time, is the sense of community that is sometimes evident. I rarely read or participate in the political OT topics, and I often wonder if people realize that the most compelling political statement they can make is in giving of themselves in support of another human being.
Todd Gordon is deserving of our respect and our support. He is unconditionally supportive of others, and has freely offered his warm heart, home, and JTree beta to many of us. What makes him special is that this is reward enough for him and he seeks nothing in return. More reason for us to make this happen!
Please help make this event happen by giving what you can. I look forward to a celebration this Spring where, as a community, we can give back to a person who has given us so much. That will say more about us than any ST thread I have read in the past 15 years.
Cracko
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socalbolter
Sport climber
Silverado, CA
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Dave - Randy and I spoke...I'll get the drill to him.
Thanks for spearheading all of this - no one is more deserving!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 5, 2012 - 11:19am PT
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Climber and world traveler Tony Yeary has consented to do a slideshow for us at the party.
This is guaranteed great climbing (On Topic) entertainment.
Tony has been there and done that. His show will cover at least two continents from Peru and Mexico to our fabulous Range of Light, yes I mean the incomparable Sierra Nevada.
Thanks Tony, I can't wait.
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RtM
climber
DHS
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I could prolly donate a few books, maybe even a hot off the press 2nd edition JT bouldering guide!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 5, 2012 - 11:58am PT
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R, feel free to do so.
D
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Dave,
I sent you an email yesterday via this site about
putting some books up for sale. Did you get it?
(just asking because sometimes they don't make it)
G.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 5, 2012 - 08:23pm PT
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Dr., not sure about auction on party night, probably not. We will be selling stuff there however.
Yes, we are trying to get the roof done asap but don't want anyone to hold back on donating just because the roof might be done. There are several other things that need to be fixed as well as paying for the actual party.
Send money now and later.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 5, 2012 - 08:25pm PT
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YO
Steelmnkey, I did not receive e-mail.
Locker, please send, the earlier the better.
Let's see....
We got an offer of $100 for the h.bag from Cracko
We got an offer of $75 for the Burke memorial from Stahlbro
We got an offer of some guides from RtM
We got an offer of some good stuff from Rich Sims
We got an offer of signed collecter item guides from Sketchy at the party
Bobinc....$50 for EB's
Cracko....$200
CrackAddict...."check"
Marty(r)..."paypal button?".... devansbike@earthlink.net
Gal...."will be donating"
Coz...."funding"
RLF... "torts and rice"
Brokedownclimbwer..."Bohemia and limes"
Chris McNamara...."gear donations?"
SteveW...."some dinero"
Jeremy...."donate"
TG Fundraiser c/o David Evans
1931 Rolling Stone Ln.
Tustin, CA 92780
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bobinc
Trad climber
Portland, Or
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I'll overbid myself on the EBs for $75... and assume if no more interest by midnight tonight that I'll be sending a check for that amt to Mr Evans this weekend.
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Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
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I just wanted to point out that I did donate (through paypal) and got a confirmation for it a few weeks back... I will try to donate more as the time approaches... And hope to make it out in April, sounds like fun.
Cheers!
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dee ee
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citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 6, 2012 - 11:02am PT
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Thanks, Bobinc, Gal and Locker.
You are the greatest.
D
edited:
Yes, hang on to that bbp.
Brian, sorry the date didn't jive with your schedule.
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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I stepped out of this party for a few days but have been working with Dave on some ideas regarding the auction. If you're looking to contribute items, please consider putting aside for the silent auction:
Silent Auction format will have minimum bids and continue after dark. This will allow for people still out climbing or later attendees to get in on some of the action.
Also, pay-at-the-door raffle and roaming raffle ticket sales. Prizes for raffle winners.
So, if you've got some good swag that you'd to see go into either of these activities please contact me or Dave.
Randy, you were on my list regarding the guidebooks....I'll be in touch.
~Susan
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sethsquatch76
Trad climber
Joshua tree ca
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What is the date of the party?????? Sabra and I will definitely be there. Todd has done soooooo much for us all....... We are local and have lots of tools if need be.......
Good on you guys and gals for organizing this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, susan!!
wow, you jumped in here perfect timeing for me...
i been praying on what i can do...
dreamcatchers don't bring in much for a sale's help,
as they are too simple...
but--i just got an idea... though i did not know how to go
about adding this an addition of help to this project...
now you mention the silent auction, which i missed reading on:
i DO believe i will have something worthwhile to donate for it, but it
won't be done 'til march?? or end of feb... is THIS in time??
if NOT i will press it to get done...
please EMAIL me and let me know... IF it cost too much mail... perhaps someone can chip in for postage... i have to live on making every cent
last each month..tricky at times, but a good skill to have...
god bless to the gordon family and this great fundraiser!
:)
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goatboy smellz
climber
Nederland-GulfBreeze
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Will there be Pie?
There never seems to be enough Pie to go around at these events.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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OH! There WILL be PIE! Some menudo as well.
Peace
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Something I sent to help was incorrectly sent to Andrea & Todd's street address, rather than their postal address. Hopefully it'll get there anyway - surely the postal clerks in Joshua Tree, if they see something for the mayor, will put it in the correct box? If not, maybe it'll come back in time to be mailed again. Darn!
Bump.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Speaking of pie and menudo....I don't have much to contribute for the auction but I'd be glad to provide dips, chips, appetizers or other food. Let me know. lynne
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Thanks for the support..........much appreciated...
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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Dr., not sure about auction on party night, probably not. We will be selling stuff there however.
Silent Auction to be held the day/night of the event. If you have swag feel free to post on ST for immediate sale so proceeds can start the ball rolling. As Dave has mentioned we need money now & later!
If you have special items, more goods or you just can't give enough? Please send to me directly as I will be gathering items in the months to come for the Silent Auction and Raffle prizes.
Silent Auction Platform:
-Item description, photos and minimum starting bid sheets prepared.
-Interested parties Bid on items.
-Bidding frenzy starts.
-Auction ends at reasonable time (TBD) with enough so everyone gets a chance to participate
-Winner pays to receive "won" item
-Absent participants can notify in advance of authorized proxy bidders
-Absent bidders to work out delivery options (you pay shipping)
Raffle Tickets will also be available at the door and throughout the party. Raffle prizes big and small to be given out. Stay tuned for updates and prize teasers!
If you have items to donate, need my address, questions or suggestions please contact me.
~Susan
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E
Social climber
Tujunga CA.
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hmmm low slope roof and the shingles blew off-no wonder its leaking.
shingles in a high wind zone will eventually result in 52 pickup.
just my 2 cents
PS low slope roof is always the main reason for leaking even if the roofing material seems intact.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 7, 2012 - 12:42pm PT
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iTodd
Boulder climber
Palmdale, CA
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Awesome effort, DE, mobilizing the Friends of Gordo network. It's mindboggling how many of us filtered through his home over the years. Count me in on some financial support up front - I'll mail you a check.
DE, I'm loving the Sierra images, including the one with Scout. Good times in that range with you and the crew. We need to make some plans!
Gordo, hang in there. That roof looks BAAAAD. See you at the event.
BTW - this is my first Supertopo post. The event finally motivated me to chime in.
Todd B.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Todd,
Welcome to the asylum ;-)
Rob
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 7, 2012 - 03:29pm PT
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Oh no Todd, now you are in trouble! There's no escape.
Yessss, plans.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Dave is that a Golden or strain of it?
Peace
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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How about raise the money upfront and a couple of STers could just come a couple of days early and put a new roof on the place for the party. Surely there has to be plenty of STers here with the requisite building and roofing experience. Just a thought anyway.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 8, 2012 - 11:58am PT
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healyje, that's the plan. It's all worked out. See post from Coz just above.
Just need money for materials.
Still.
Ron, yes a golden or strain thereof. I'm trying to remember the name of the lake...over Duck Pass aways. It's the third big lake you come to going south. Oh yes, Lake Virginia. I think it was from that trip. Alex Battey holding. Todd, Rob, Paul, verification needed.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 8, 2012 - 12:08pm PT
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Yes Zip. Got the plan, boss, crew, materials list, cost. See post from Coz just above.
JUST NEED CASH.
We are getting there but not enough yet.
Thanks Coz.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Dave,
I think it was Lake Virginia. Here is one from an earlier trip
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 8, 2012 - 12:15pm PT
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Thanks Rob. Here are a few from Hilton area. Rainbows though.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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I want in on the next trip. Fly rod and chalk bag! That one is a football fatty.
Peace
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 8, 2012 - 12:46pm PT
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She was very pregnant. We felt a little guilty about that.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Thread drift, but one more from Hilton Lakes
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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Zip, with all due respect I get that you're interested in what something like this is going to cost, where it stands and who's doing the work, etc. But it sounds like the bulk of that has been handled already and we should be thankful that every move doesn't require going through a committee.
What is asked is for donations that people feel comfortable with be sent now if possible. These early donations might get the roof on before the party which would be ideal.
If there is extra cash....there really isn't. Big party, booze, maybe a porta-john or two all need to be funded as well. Personally I'd also like to see the Gordon's a functioning second bathroom too!
~Susan
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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I'm going to second Susan's response. This is not some publicly traded company. Dave is a 100% stand up guy and will ensure the funds which are donated will be handled properly.
He has enough on his plate organizing this already, he doesn't need to be posting expense reports, and justifications etc.
Let's just leave it at that.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 9, 2012 - 12:53am PT
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Hey y'all, a quick update.
Our effort is plugging along but we have a long way to go to make the repair and party happen. Please continue to exercise your generosity glands and donate more valuable booty and cash.
Some of the booty is spoken for.
Cracko gets the haulbag. He has been mega generous and it is his.
Pud gets the aiders.
The EB's and the Tom Burke plaque may be taken as well, not totally confirmed.
Susan Peplow has volunteered time and effort and will be collecting some booty as well and probably spearheading a silent auction.
Details will be provided later.
Thanks all,
TG Fundraiser c/o David Evans
1931 Rolling Stone Ln.
Tustin, CA 92780
devansbike@earthlink.net
The roof repair is well into the planning stage with boss, crew, materials list and cost estimate inked. There isn't any need for concern on this subject.
OK, slight exageration.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Dave,
EDITED:
My wife made up a nice poster I will put around town. I'll send you a copy via email and make sure you're happy with it before I distribute it.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 9, 2012 - 05:56pm PT
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rlf, that sounds good. I could come up with something and e-mail it to you.
Can't do it right now though.
edited:
I love it, procede at will.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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So folks, I decided that we needed an official poster to help with the spirit of our efforts. I then took it upon myself with Dave's blessing.
Here was my attempt:
My wife Hilde was not impressed, so she took it upon herself to come up with what I think is the official poster for the fundraiser. Please see next post.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 9, 2012 - 09:40pm PT
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Robert, keep the faith. Thanks Hilde.
DE
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Great Poster, Hilde! :D
Hope to see you both soon if you get my drift(er)rlf. Sorry I didn't call, I was getting ready for the Hobie Rep's visit. Think all went well.
So.....the red for Hilde, hops for the pops and I forget, do you guys like avo's/oranges? Peace and Joy, sooner rather than later, lynnie
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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Jan 10, 2012 - 12:45am PT
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Great Poster Hilde & Robert! Love it.
I'd like to thank the our friends on ST for reaching out to me directly with Auction items. We're going to have some cool stuff this year! Items include....
-Blue Water Rope
-La Sportiva Shoe Certificate
-Classic Joshua Tree Guidebooks by Randy Vogel
-Top Secret never publicly released Sedona guidebooks by Greg Opland (who -wants a sneak peek?)
-Coveted out of print Superstition Select guidebooks by Greg Opland
-Handmade Art by our very own Neebee
-FishProducts luggage
-Chilo's Chili Salsa from Pocoloco1
-Maximus Press Guidebooks
If you have items you'd like to donate for our silent auction or raffle please contact me.
Thanks everyone!
~Susan
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socalbolter
Sport climber
Silverado, CA
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Jan 10, 2012 - 11:01am PT
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Susan -
Put me down for a few of the new Riverside Quarry guidebooks for the auction.
Louie
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Jan 10, 2012 - 11:08am PT
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Dee
Does Dave have a paypal account? If not, do we write the
check out to Dave or Todd?
Thanks!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 10, 2012 - 12:18pm PT
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SteveW, yes I do. If you PP use:
devansbike@earthlink.net
If you send a check send it to:
TG Fund. c/o David Evans
1931 Rolling Stone Ln.
Tustin, CA, 92780
Make it out to David Evans.
Thanks.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 10, 2012 - 09:57pm PT
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 11, 2012 - 12:21pm PT
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 11, 2012 - 12:31pm PT
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GORDON FAMILY FUNDRAISER BUMP
BIG PARTY AT THE GORDON RANCH APRIL 21/ 2012
Once again, we are trying to raise some money to fix the roof at THE RANCH.
EVERYONE IS INVITED! Including Stonemasters, Uplanders, wanna-bes, Sheep Buggerers, those mysterious folk from San Diego, RADs, Banditos, Valley boys, Euros, Asians, Latinos, Mazamas, Vulgarians, Buff Alpine clubbers, Sierra Clubbers, American Alpine Clubbers and even Canadians and Newfoundlanders, not to mention people from Florida.
In the continuing philanthropic tradition we will be having a giant party at The Gordon residence on April 21, 2012. This year the goal will be to do major repairs on the roof of the main house at The Gordon Ranch. The brutal Joshua Tree weather and the many visitors have taken a toll on the house. They have one messed up roof with multiple leaks. The roofing crew of motivated locals is already set. We just need money for roofing materials the party and more.
Most of us know Todd Gordon, AKA "The Mayor of Josh," as one of the most giving humans in the So. Cal climbing community for the last 30 or so years. Chances are you have stayed at one of Todd's houses more than once while visiting Joshua Tree for it's world famous climbing....or you've climbed one of Todd's many, many classic and not so classic routes.... or maybe he even taught you to climb. I myself have been his guest more times than I can remember. We've showered, pooped, watched TV, camped, used the kitchen etc. there while visiting Todd, his family and our beloved Monument (JTNP).
This party is going to have a rocking band called "Warsaw." We are also honored to have world traveler Tony Yeary giving a slideshow with pics from the awesome mountains of Peru to our own awesome Sierra Nevada.
BYOB
We are looking for volunteers to help with food, setup and cleanup.
READ THIS PART! We are looking for cash and material donations. Cash in any amount is good. Material donations should be things that can be sold for cash. I will have a continuing sale/auction as this thread develops.
Please feel free to call or e-mail me regarding any questions you may have about this must attend event.
Cash donations can be Paypaled to me using my e-mail address which is:
devansbike@earthlink.net
Checks and material donations can be sent to me at:
TG Fund. c/o David Evans
1931 Rollingstone Ln.
Tustin, CA 92780
Please make checks out to David Evans so that I may deposit and transfer them to the TG fund.
call me at
714-492-2159
Thank You All.
dee ee
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ATS
Social climber
escondido, ca
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Jan 11, 2012 - 01:13pm PT
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I'd really like to make it out there.
Adam
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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Jan 11, 2012 - 02:49pm PT
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Todd posts regularly over at Mountain Project (previously as Todd Gordon and now as toddgordon). For best results should we cross-pollinate?
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 11, 2012 - 03:51pm PT
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SP, Got it. I had been intending to do so.
Everyone, feel free to mention this fundraiser to everybody that knows Todd yet may not be on Supertopo. Help get the word out.
Thanks again. You all rule. You are the greatest. You are too cool.
Love you all.
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CrackAddict
Trad climber
Canoga Park, CA
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Jan 11, 2012 - 05:00pm PT
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Dave,
I sent my second check out yesterday. You should get it today or tomorrow.
I got the old one back already.
Thanks, Paul
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 11, 2012 - 05:01pm PT
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Thanks Paul.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Jan 11, 2012 - 05:41pm PT
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Hey Dave,
I just started a new thread on the Josh forum at MP and included the poster. I also email one of the mods to request it be made a sticky for a while. I used your text from above.
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ATS
Social climber
escondido, ca
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Jan 11, 2012 - 10:58pm PT
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Sticky on the So Cal page
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 11, 2012 - 11:12pm PT
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dee ee, mentioned before I can help with set up, clean up and food. Let me know asap. Need to know so I can let the Boss know when I'll be gone. :D
Have we asked Nature/Shushi Master if he can make the event? Lovin' the Love for the Gordo Ranch/Family and will do what I can to make it happen.
Cheers, lynnie
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Jan 12, 2012 - 11:34am PT
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Sending money via PayPal.......
For those of you who don't know you can send money to friends and family "fee free". To do so follow these steps from your PayPal homepage:
Select Send Money tab at top of the page
Choose Personal Tab (next to purchase tab and below where you put $ amount)
Enter devansbike@earthlink.net for recipient
Enter your generous donation about
Select Gift
Click Continue
Optionally type Message
Press Send
Presto - your money will be sent and received Fee Free so the Todd Gordon Fundraiser will get all the donations dollars!
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Jan 12, 2012 - 01:58pm PT
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C'mon dudes! SHELL out some loose cash for the cause!
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Jan 12, 2012 - 01:59pm PT
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Jump the fence and come to the party!!!
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Jan 12, 2012 - 07:04pm PT
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Spring Party at Todd's. Doesn't get any better.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Jan 12, 2012 - 09:09pm PT
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A gay pride parade????
(note to self, bring kevlar butt protector...)
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Jan 13, 2012 - 08:57am PT
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Be there...
Or be square.
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Sioux Juan
Big Wall climber
Costa mesa
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Jan 13, 2012 - 09:21am PT
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you bet cha steve swan and friends will be there ! Todd your the bomb
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 13, 2012 - 01:13pm PT
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Calling Lynne Leichtfuss
Lynne, trying to get your number, information didn't work. Please call.
714-492-2159
edit: got it. Thanks Brian and Ron
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jan 13, 2012 - 03:04pm PT
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Lynne Leichtfuss
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Jan 13, 2012 - 04:05pm PT
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You can keep your stapler, but send some cash.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jan 13, 2012 - 07:06pm PT
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Thanks again. You all rule. You are the greatest. You are too cool. Love you all.
OK, enough of the sappy group hug stuff. Send money - now!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jan 13, 2012 - 07:19pm PT
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Does anyone remember "steal this book"
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Jan 13, 2012 - 09:08pm PT
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Abbie Hoffman. Yes.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Jan 13, 2012 - 10:45pm PT
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Give it up for The Mayor
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Jan 13, 2012 - 11:05pm PT
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Does Todd need a new thong...? RJ
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 14, 2012 - 01:20am PT
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BIG PARTY AT THE GORDON RANCH APRIL 21, 2012
Once again, we are trying to raise some money to fix the roof at THE RANCH, have a memorable party, replace their dead mini-van and more.
EVERYONE IS INVITED! Including Stonemasters, Uplanders, wanna-bes, Sheep Buggerers, those mysterious folk from San Diego, RADs, BGR, Banditos, Valley boys, Euros, Asians, Latinos, American Alpine Clubbers, Mazamas, Vulgarians, Buff Alpine clubbers, Sierra Clubbers, boulderers and even Canadians and Newfoundlanders, not to mention people from Florida. This means you!
In the continuing philanthropic tradition we will be having a giant party at The Gordon residence at 9561 Starr Ln., Joshua Tree, CA on April 21, 2012. This year the main goal will be to do major repairs on the roof of the house at The Gordon Ranch. The brutal Joshua Tree weather and the many visitors have taken a toll on the house. They have one messed up roof with multiple leaks. The roofing crew of motivated locals is already set. We just need money for roofing materials, the party and a new/used mini-van as their old one died just before Christmas.
Most of you know Todd Gordon, AKA "The Mayor of Josh," as one of the most giving humans in the So. Cal. climbing community for the last 30 or so years. Chances are you have stayed at one of Todd's houses more than once while visiting Joshua Tree for it's world famous climbing....or you've climbed one of Todd's many, many classic and not so classic routes.... or maybe he even taught you to climb. I myself have been his guest more times than I can remember. We've showered, pooped, watched TV, camped, used the kitchen etc. there while visiting Todd, his family and our beloved Monument (JTNP).
This party is going to have a rocking band called "Warsaw."
We are also honored to have world traveler Tony Yeary giving a slideshow with digital images from the Cordillera Blanca of Peru to our own awesome Range of Light, the Sierra Nevada.
We are also going to have a silent auction and raffle for some great climbing gear, guide books, collectables, memorabilia and more. Susan Peplow will be in charge of the silent auction and raffle. We will need a couple of volunteers to help with the raffle and auction. To donate or help you may contact her at susanpeplow@hotmail.com and 602-725-3249.
Lynne Leichtfuss has graciously offered to coordinate the food effort, and yes it is a big effort. Last year she and her posse did an incredible job.
She will need several volunteers to help her and will be accepting donations to help pay for the food. You can contact her at 760-749-8774 to help in any way.
READ THIS PART! We are looking for cash and material donations. Cash in any amount is good. Material donations should be things that can be sold for cash. I will have a continuing sale/auction as this thread develops.
Please feel free to call or e-mail me regarding any questions you may have about this must attend event.
Cash donations can be Paypaled to me using my e-mail address which is:
devansbike@earthlink.net
Checks, cash and material donations can be sent to me at:
TG Fund. c/o David Evans
1931 Rollingstone Ln.
Tustin, CA 92780
Please make checks out to David Evans so that I may deposit and transfer them to the TG fund.
call me at
714-492-2159
Thank You All.
dee ee (Supertopo)
D. Evans (Mtn. Project)
Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon (not a guest)
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmnkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchy
16. RussWalling
17. Flouride
18. Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leichtfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Ferretlegger
29. Bill McKirgan
30. goatboy smellz
31. H
32. Paul Parker
33. Ron Gomez
34. Jim Bridwell
35. Dave Yerian
36. Hashbro
37. Murf
38. Sooze
39. Steve West
40. Dennis Gomez
41. happiegirl
42. Riley Wyna
43. Gal
44. Cosmiccragsman
45. Dimes
46. Fitness Coach
47. Mtnmun
48. Dana Eubanks
49. 10b4me
50. Louie
51. Valarie Heredi
52. Steve Swan
53. and friends
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dee ee
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citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 14, 2012 - 02:51pm PT
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IMPORTANT UPDATE!
Lynne Leichtfuss has graciously accepted organizing the big job of providing food for the party. She will need several people to help and we are looking for money/donations for the food.
Last year she and her posse did an incredible job and the food was awesome. This year we would like to make the job a little logistically easier to minimize impact on the kitchen and impact on the folks involved. The food will still be awesome just less labor intensive i.e. no one will have to slave over a bar-be-cue for hours.
If you would like to help in any way with the food directly please contact Lynne at 760-749-8774
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 14, 2012 - 03:35pm PT
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Thinking for this year's menu all different kinds of crockpot food such as Mexican chile verde with pork; Beef Stew; Minestrone with meat balls; Fresh vegetable Soup; a fish stew either Italian or from Spain; Chicken something..... any ideas and receipes or someone who wants to bring something to go along with these such as fresh basil and tomato's on french bread, some great mexican chips......You get the idea.
I would love for Mal Daly to make an appearance with his incredible Louisiana shrimp and sausage stew.
We will need sturdy paper plates, large plastic spoons, napkins, and sturdy throw away bowls etc, tables, people to help serve.
Last year we collected $1200.00 from the food/dinner contributions for the Flanderfest. People that ate tipped the contribution jar MOST GENEROUSLY.
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E
Social climber
Tujunga CA.
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Jan 15, 2012 - 09:51am PT
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after reviewing the recent images of todd's roof it appears that the shingles and paper are intact. The roof is leaking because of those sections of shingles that got blown off. Reweave those sections of shingles and crown staple all shingles down and you got about a one day repair for your crew. Then there will be a lot more cash available for the Gorden family.
and hey maybe they could share some of it with Clark Jacobs.
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philo
Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
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Jan 15, 2012 - 10:03am PT
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EVERYONE IS INVITED! Including Stonemasters, Uplanders, wanna-bes, Sheep Buggerers, those mysterious folk from San Diego, RADs, BGR, Banditos, Valley boys, Euros, Asians, Latinos, American Alpine Clubbers, Mazamas, Vulgarians, Buff Alpine clubbers, Sierra Clubbers, boulderers and even Canadians and Newfoundlanders, not to mention people from Florida. This means you!
Hey Man you left off Eldo Prancers.
Is that discrimination?
Could be an ACLU case soon.
And what about Black Canyon Dirt Bags?
Or Red Rock retrotards?
Will they need special visas?
Hey StahlBro, nice pic. What town has that ass for a mayor?
I could always relocate but will I have to change party affiliation?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 15, 2012 - 12:02pm PT
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We also have our first food volunteer. They're bringing a Belgium dish called Stoofvlees....Yummy beef stew made with Belgium Beer :D
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Jan 15, 2012 - 01:51pm PT
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Lynne,
nice pic, but i don't think it was yours to take credit for.
"Credit: Lynne Leichtfuss"
i'll have my attorney contact you.
hopefully we can work something out.
EDIT: and i don't really recall Bill being able to take credit for cleaning anything up either.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Jan 15, 2012 - 02:13pm PT
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Uh.... my guess is the picture was posted photobucket or some such site and it automatically gives credit to the account holder.
It's a group picture, so what if a few there did or didn't help out.
It's the spirit in which it was intended that's important.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Jan 15, 2012 - 02:15pm PT
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Robert,
uh, ok, thanks for the clarification.
carry on then.
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Jan 15, 2012 - 02:42pm PT
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sounds like a gas!
no Nature?
what about bagpipes?
any gear left over from Bridfest?
might have a few bones to throw that way too,
the neighbors are already broken in,
what is the anchor like at the top of double cross?
don't tell me a big dude with his legs on a loose boulder,
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 15, 2012 - 03:17pm PT
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Sorry Zip, I remembered to credit BlitZo, but totally forgot on second pic. Actually don't even know who took it.....?!
Hey, anyone have a picture of the band that's playing this year, Warsaw I think?
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 16, 2012 - 11:10am PT
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green tea bump
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Jan 16, 2012 - 04:10pm PT
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Get there any way you can....
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 16, 2012 - 06:07pm PT
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CHECK THIS STUFF OUT! Willing to take a "batch" bid for the whole lot or any combo you could dream of. I do already have a $75 bid for the Tom Burke plaque.
Here is some cool stuff I have left to auction/sell.
This first pic is some classic meat and potatos climbing rack material sent by Locker. It's all stuff you can use. The Friends (a #1.5 and a #2) are in good shape and have smooth action as do the wire gate Wild Country biners. The studs are 1/4" x 1.25" button heads, oh yes, and those are the fattest dang aluminum rap rings I've ever seen in my life. There are 4 quick draws, a single length runner and a double length runner.
Oh yeah, the seat!!!
This is the cleanest big wall seat I have ever seen. Plywood? You have got to be kidding me. This is fiberglass and, oh, is it clean. It is fully decked out in climbing oriented decals, but, feel free to remove them and personalize them to your (big wall god) hearts content. A little foam and you are set.
Here is a shot of the Tom Burke commemorative plaque. This is the last known in a series commisioned by Glen Lake to celebrate Tom and his joy de vivre. Tom was one of the original "Stahl Brothers" who climbed all over the world with style, determination and panache.
I must briefly mention Tom's ascent of the Matterhorn with his good friend Reagan. As they were heading up early in the ascent they encountered multiple guide led parties retreating from the mountain. As each party passed them each and every professional European mountain guide told them bad weather was imminent, to continue was unjustified, and that they too MUST go down. To these bold climbers from Cali the weather didn't look so bad and they continued their ascent. A few clouds on the horizon? PSHAW! The guides warnings became more and more adamant. They continued, the lone party on the peak. The weather got a little sketch but they eventually reached the summit which they thoroughly enjoyed by themselves and descended safely. I won't mention the slander the guides received (those whiners).
The classic Access Fund bottle opener.
A Petzl chest ascender.
Lost Arrow Pitons! Aren't these babys about $20 bucks each now???
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 16, 2012 - 06:26pm PT
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One more thing.
A trick spelunking cave descender. I've never used one of these but it sure looks neato.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 17, 2012 - 12:34am PT
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pre work trip bump
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Jan 17, 2012 - 12:22pm PT
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Bump for the Pad People
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bobinc
Trad climber
Portland, Or
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Jan 18, 2012 - 08:26am PT
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Just got the EBs from Dave E. Perfect fit...
I may have some good stuff to send down for the auction; have to do some spelunking.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 19, 2012 - 01:04am PT
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Probably the Chef's had mo fo than standing around slandering, drinking, toking, hitting on the opposite sex.......well maybe not but we did rock.
Getting ready for the Todd Fest.
Let's Make it The Best Fest Of All.....:DD
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Jan 19, 2012 - 08:58pm PT
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Come one, come all!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 19, 2012 - 11:17pm PT
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Warsaw.....Tried to find them on the internet. Can anyone post a picture of them/and or a sample of their music. PLEASE.......:))
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Jan 19, 2012 - 11:37pm PT
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Got an update from Pocoloco1 that we've got Salsa on it's way for the event! Come join us at the Gordon Fundraiser to score some kick-ass salsa from one of our SuperTopo family.
Can't wait and want to support our sponsors? Buy some today direct at http://www.chiloschile.com
Got something fantastic you'd like to donate? Contact me, I'm gathering the goods!
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Jan 20, 2012 - 12:42am PT
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Show Todd some love!
Did someone say dummy domes? We're in.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jan 20, 2012 - 10:34am PT
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Lynne;...check early posts in this thread...I posted some pics and a couple of links to some music videos....check them out....bye..
They are playing tonite in palm desert at The Hood.....I might go check it out (again...I went last time they were there....)....might even take some pics....bye..
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Jan 20, 2012 - 11:17pm PT
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Oooohhhhh Ahhhhh what's this? That my dear friends is a copy of the limited print run of "15 Climbs in Sedona That Don't Suck" by Greg Opland.
The guide was published in 2011 has been previously available to only the closest friends of the author and best climbers in the West (cough). Now, for this limited time YOU too could have your own SIGNED edition of this fantastic guidebook.
The guide features some of the best climbs in Sedona (by the Author's account) along with a brief introduction, history of Sedona Climbing and general information for vistiting the area. These 136 pages of photos, descriptions, detailed maps and quality topos could all be yours.
Never visited Sedona or got overwhelmed by the amount of routes and lack of good information? This is YOUR CHANCE to get in on the fun and help a good cause at the same time.
All proceeds will benefit the Todd Gordon Family Fundraiser. These guides have been personally donated by Greg Opland aka Steelmonkey and signed by the author. (pssst get over here Greg!)
Addional copies will be available for Silent Auction April 21, 2012 at the Fundraiser in Joshua Tree. Can't make it but want a chance to own one? Online Auction of 1 Copy starts tonight - Minimum bid $25 buyer to pick up in J-Tree or pay shipping.
Online Auction ends February 21, 2012 11:59:59
Auctioneer reserves the right to provide additional copies to qualified bidders
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Jan 20, 2012 - 11:32pm PT
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Great work Susan!
Todd, sorry your phone line is not working as of today. I WILL have that up and running tomorrow.I just need to hit Home Depot tomorrow for some parts.
I'll start working on the electrical next week. There's lot's that needs to be done there.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 20, 2012 - 11:44pm PT
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Oh schit, Fonda's WORKING! Worse yet on something electrical, Todd yer phones might be out, but when Fonda's done you might need to turn on the light switch to make a phone call, or flush the toilet to turn on the lights!
Fonda when can I come out and fix the damn post to yer gate so the low life's(like me) don't have free reigns to the property?
Peace
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Jan 21, 2012 - 12:14am PT
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Christ. Let me deal with one disaster at a time. We'll get to that later. Hell, I've got my own roof problems to deal with up here.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Jan 21, 2012 - 10:23am PT
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Like a stinkin' wind tunnel today. No climb.
Good luck with the power Robert.
Sedona book above contains info on 15 nice, low scare, moderate routes between 5.7 and 5.10 that offer a good intro to climbing in Sedona. Routes like The Mace, Dr. Rubos, Oak Creek Spire, Coyote Tower, and the Earth Angel. Hope you like it.
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Jan 21, 2012 - 10:27am PT
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We (reluctantly) had to return our borrowed copy of Sedona Climbs that Don't Suck so I'm definitely down for the auction on that particular gem.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 21, 2012 - 01:52pm PT
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I received some killer guides from Mr. Supertopo, Chris McNamara. Yes, they are the state of the art climbing guides. All of these books are personally autographed by Chris himself and yes he has done over 70 El Cap routes.
Including:
2-Tuolumne Bouldering
Northern California Bouldering
Tuolumne Free Climbs
2-Yosemite Sport Climbs and Top Ropes
Yosemite Valley Bouldering
2-Yosemite Big Walls
I had to look through the Big Wall book immediately and whoa, am I impressed. What a great book with history, classic photos and uber-topos.
Dude, these books are beautiful.
Contact me if you are interested and the ones I have left (if any) will make their way to Susan's silent auction and raffle.
devansbike@earthlink.net
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Jan 21, 2012 - 03:40pm PT
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I am not sure how we are supposed to be doing this Silent Auction thing. Or can we bring items to the fundariser party when it happens? Can somebody point me to the instruction manual, or send me a note or something?
Reason is that I would like to donate 2 ClimbAddict Chalkbags. Here is an example of a few available, but either the person will be able to choose from the available ones at time, or else I will pick two to drop to the party(they may or may not be the ones shown here):
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Jan 21, 2012 - 03:48pm PT
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Happi: from an above post of Susans:
SusanPeplow writes: Got something fantastic you'd like to donate? Contact me, I'm gathering the goods!
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Jan 21, 2012 - 04:00pm PT
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Thanks, Russ. Will do!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 21, 2012 - 07:06pm PT
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Robert, ya need some help up there? Give me a call and I'll get out there to give you a hand.....ya know I'm good for some labor Brother!
Peace
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 21, 2012 - 07:10pm PT
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Me too and I think the other bro will be here soon to lend a hand. Didn't he discover the honey tank for yo that day we were picking strawberries? :DD lynnie
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Jan 21, 2012 - 08:20pm PT
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Looking forward to seeing you guys. I need to get some more materials together. I'll speak with the owner. It's the kind of project we can blow out in a weekend if we have our sh#t together. That means I gotta get my sh#t together!
I'll be starting in on the electrical, phone, and cable for the sat t.v. for Todd on either monday or tuesday.
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Jan 21, 2012 - 09:33pm PT
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Happie, thank you very much for the donation of your cool chalk bags. Swing them by anytime. I'll mark you down for two, bring them by now or whenever, don't make a special trip just to drop them off. I won't hit panic mode until mid-March.
Thanks!
~Sooze
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 21, 2012 - 10:02pm PT
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Happi, we sell lots of cool chalk bags made by the "big guys" at the store I work at. Yours are every bit as good or better. Just a suggestion folks, bidding on Happi's super kool stuff.....start the bidding at 15.99 to 19.95. They are well done.
(as is Todd's roof....hehehe.)
OBTW I read the Flanders Fundraiser Thread from start to finish to get ideas. But am now wondering why we don't have more sign ups at this point for the Todd Fest. As MANY have pointed out, without Todd we would not have had the parties we have So enjoyed.
Zuppppp Tacoland? All over the U.S. lets sign up and take yo vacation April 21. Meet the koolest people that ever climbed. :D Just a suggestion.
Ciao and Cheers, lynnie
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John Butler
Social climber
SLC, Utah
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Jan 21, 2012 - 10:54pm PT
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Happie's bags are the best on the planet :-)
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jan 21, 2012 - 10:56pm PT
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One of the coolest guidebooks ever written......15 MUST DO climbs in Sedona.....this book basically guides my life;.....I hang my head in SHAME that I have only done 9 of the 15 climbs that do not suck in Sedona;...BUT...you can bet that it's just a matter of time until I have completed the list.....oh yes;...it will be completed......and.....I just can't realistically seeing anyone NOT wanting to do these climbs;...it's sort of a no-brainer......pretty much mandatory climbing for anyone who calls themself a climber....
Even my own son hides his face in shame because his dad has only done 9 of the 15 climbs in Sedona that don't suck.......it's a family shame and guilt.....as bad as catholic guilt....it really is...
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jan 21, 2012 - 11:04pm PT
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Warsaw last nite in Palm Desert at The Hood...(Tonite in Yuma, Ariz....at Strummer's Village tavern...).)...
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 22, 2012 - 11:24am PT
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From anonymous:
"A true payback would be for all those stinky dirtbags to pay a single
buck for any night they stayed or shower they took at the Gordex
Ranch. Ha!, Todd would be rolling in a new mini van in a second."
That includes you and me.
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wallflower
Big Wall climber
CA
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Jan 22, 2012 - 09:42pm PT
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see you dare!
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jan 22, 2012 - 10:01pm PT
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Come out to check out the beautiful sunrises.......this AM was a good one...
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jan 22, 2012 - 10:03pm PT
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Slideshow by Tony Leary......Wendall Smith (left) and Tony Yeary (other left...)......these dudes been around the block a few times...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 22, 2012 - 10:07pm PT
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Looking Forward to the musica thanks for the Warsaw pics. When do they start their gig at The Gordon Rancho?
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wallflower
Big Wall climber
CA
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Jan 22, 2012 - 10:12pm PT
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i've got skills(master plumber), no BS!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 23, 2012 - 12:45am PT
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Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon (not a guest)
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmnkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchy
16. RussWalling
17. Flouride
18. Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leichtfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Ferretlegger
29. Bill McKirgan
30. goatboy smellz
31. H
32. Paul Parker
33. Ron Gomez
34. Jim Bridwell
35. Dave Yerian
36. Hashbro
37. Murf
38. Sooze
39. Steve West
40. Dennis Gomez
41. happiegirl
42. Riley Wyna
43. Gal
44. Cosmiccragsman
45. Dimes
46. Fitness Coach
47. Mtnmun
48. Dana Eubanks
49. 10b4me
50. Louie
51. Valarie Heredi
52. Steve Swan
53. and friends
54. Steve Belford
55. Karen Roseme
56. LEB
57. Wallflower
58. El Marinero
59. sethsquatch76
60. Sabra
61. neebee
62. iTodd
63. healyje
64. ATS
65. drljefe
66. Dr. Sprock
67. justthemaid
68. happiegirl
68. Lovegasoline
69. Mike Casper
70. Tucker
71. Debbie Walden?
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Jan 23, 2012 - 12:53am PT
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DW will be there!
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Jan 23, 2012 - 10:14pm PT
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Taking bids on this limited print-run guidebook for Sedona. Makes you want to thumb through it again and again!
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jan 23, 2012 - 10:31pm PT
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I'm a bit confuzzled (imagine that) about these auctions. Is the intent to have them ahead of time to establish a budget, or to have them at the partay? Or just whatever goes?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 24, 2012 - 12:17am PT
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Is the guest list for real? Is Neebee actually coming????
Gomez is your bro gonna be there too? List still lacks many. This is A BIG DO!!!! The Mayor after all......
Where's the June Lake contingent? How bout Mammoth?
What about the Euro's that post here. Now's the TIME yo all!!! Is Lasti from Hungary still climbing? Bring your posse. Joshua Tree is a World Class stop off for climbing. lynne
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Jan 24, 2012 - 12:30am PT
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johntp,
There are a few things going on and understand your confusion. There are items being sold and/or auctioned on ST now to keep interest up, dollars coming in as well as provide people who can't make it to the event an opportunity to bid/buy something rather than lose out all together.
So, with the guide above I have a few copies. One copy is being auctioned online prior to the event...the others will be listed with the Silent Auction on April 21st.
Does that help?
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jan 24, 2012 - 02:35am PT
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Add some of my homies to the list of party goers.....(and thanks for the help and support....)....we are expecting around 200 guest that evening;...so if the list looks a wee bit small;...it's still months away, and about 1/2 show up without being on the supertopo list.........
Tim Pinar
Brett Pinar
Penny Pinar
Kelly Vaught
Frank Bentwood
Stephanie Cassalaro
Will Cassalaro
James Lostlen
Sarah Lostlen
Cody Dolnick
Rebeca Russell
Michelle Russo
Alley Welsh
Beck Gordon
Shelby Beardsley
Andrew Jones
Gina Bararra
Richard Bararra
Mike Lechlinski
Mari Gingery
Taylor Diehl
Jabber Suleman
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jan 24, 2012 - 03:35am PT
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hey there say lynne... i just checked to see how this is going... and found out that i am listed to be there...
wow, perhaps this is a sign, ;)
i have no way to get there, actually, as i never have more funds than to barely cover the month... but i can pray about it...
however, i WILL be there in a few spirited ways for sure...
you will see that later...
:)
and i am still doing my craft or two or three, to send, for the auction as well...
it is the good lord's hands....
:)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 24, 2012 - 03:36pm PT
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ok, I'll petition the Maker of All too. Maybe someone in your area is coming and you can travel together. Never Know :DD
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Jan 24, 2012 - 04:13pm PT
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So Mr. Beck Gordon has come of age and will be attending this event, now will he?
How soon they grow up!
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Blitzo
Social climber
Earth
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Jan 24, 2012 - 07:12pm PT
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I might make an appearance.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 24, 2012 - 07:59pm PT
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Ok, hope for the pope. I mean mayor. Glad to see the additional list from Mr.G.
Nice of you to think of Neebee, Dr.F. Your crazy threads never fooled me. You're a nice guy and now days they finish first. Cheers to Craig!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jan 25, 2012 - 06:31am PT
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hey there say, dr f.... nice for thinking of me, to find a hopeful way, thanks so very kindly...
not sure if i could do this...
i'm way out in mich...
would rather travel with someone, though, than alone...
seems i traveled alone to so many spots, and it's rough
at times...
but say:
i've also got all my critters here too and would
need to find someone to care for them...
my folks are in calif... and it's been too hard to think about
getting out that far, even to see them...
or to get to the facelift, too...
and then, i'd enjoy seeing crimpie's get togethers, too...
i do think about it all, from time to time, though, so you never
know... this would be fun too with so many folks there...
but time, funds, and availability must be in synce,
so only the good lord knows, :)
have to let it sit on the ol' back burner a bit... :)
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wahr
climber
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Jan 25, 2012 - 07:00am PT
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sounds like theres going to be more talent around than work to be done,
is anyone lining up other projects to get down wile the labors available?
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2012 - 06:41pm PT
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Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon (not a guest)
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmnkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchy
16. RussWalling
17. Flouride
18. Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leichtfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Ferretlegger
29. Bill McKirgan
30. goatboy smellz
31. H
32. Paul Parker
33. Ron Gomez
34. Jim Bridwell
35. Dave Yerian
36. Hashbro
37. Murf
38. Sooze
39. Steve West
40. Dennis Gomez
41. happiegirl
42. Riley Wyna
43. Gal
44. Cosmiccragsman
45. Dimes
46. Fitness Coach
47. Mtnmun
48. Dana Eubanks
49. 10b4me
50. Louie
51. Valarie Heredi
52. Steve Swan
53. and friends
54. Steve Belford
55. Karen Roseme
56. LEB
57. Wallflower
58. El Marinero
59. sethsquatch76
60. Sabra
61. neebee
62. iTodd
63. healyje
64. ATS
65. drljefe
66. Dr. Sprock
67. justthemaid
68. happiegirl
68. Lovegasoline
69. Mike Casper
70. Tucker
71. Debbie Walden
72. Tim Pinar
73. Brett Pinar
74. Penny Pinar
75. Kelly Vaught
76. Frank Bentwood
77. Stephanie Cassalaro
78. Will Cassalaro
79. James Lostlen
80. Sarah Lostlen
81. Cody Dolnick
82. Rebeca Russell
83. Michelle Russo
84. Alley Welsh
85. Beck Gordon
86. Shelby Beardsley
87. Andrew Jones
88. Gina Bararra
89. Richard Bararra
90. Mike Lechlinski
91. Mari Gingery
92. Taylor Diehl
93. Jabber Suleman
94. Sullly
95. Largo?
96. Blitzo
97. Robert Bolton aka Bob
98. klk
99. khanom
100. Vicky
101. Kevin Daniels
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CrackAddict
Trad climber
Canoga Park, CA
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Jan 25, 2012 - 06:57pm PT
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Holy Schnikes. I think Tod is going to have to fill out an Environmental Impact Report for this one.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jan 25, 2012 - 08:38pm PT
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hey there say, all...
wow, i saw the end of the list, as it was posted here again,
and felt sad--thought my name was gone from it...
ohmy, the list was JUST longer and more added... i was still there, :))
okay--seems like a good sign:
me being sad about it...
so now, i will move this up to mid burner and just keep praying about it...
there are soooo many folks to be there that i keep in touch with here, oh my!
okay, it is in the lord's hands...
just remember if i can't be there, i AM there in spirit, and
will have craft-extentions of myself there, for sure...
god bless to you all... am praying for the whole project,
THAT is something that i always know i can do... >:D<
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 25, 2012 - 11:26pm PT
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So mayhap this may be a time for neebee to meet the rest of the family. What can we do to make it happen? jess wonderin', lynne
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Jan 26, 2012 - 11:48am PT
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de,
i'm planning to be there.
work may gank it, but i'll be there barring unfoerseen clusters
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rbolton
Social climber
The home for...
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Jan 26, 2012 - 12:03pm PT
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Mr. Evans, sir. Please mark me down as attending. This looks like a shindig for the ages. Or aged. Whatever.
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KDD
climber
bishop
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Jan 26, 2012 - 02:53pm PT
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dave
ill be at the event
count me in for 250.00
let me know what else is needed
hi to the family
kevin daniels
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Jan 26, 2012 - 03:07pm PT
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can't wait to see all those cars lost out in the desert,
is chongo's old place still available?
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pk_davidson
Trad climber
Albuquerque, NM
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Jan 26, 2012 - 03:30pm PT
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No one wants the book ?
$25 and I'll bump it to $35 if the monkey will sign it.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2012 - 06:49pm PT
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pk_davidson....which book?
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2012 - 06:57pm PT
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Locker, that looks like a young Dr. F in the photo.
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Jan 26, 2012 - 08:48pm PT
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There are 77 people on that list that I have restraining orders on..... 80ft baby... SO STAY THE HELL BACK!!!!!!!
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AKDOG
Mountain climber
Anchorage, AK
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Jan 26, 2012 - 08:54pm PT
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Now there will be 78
Dave count me in,
Todd is the man. Looks like great excuse to head south and get out to JT again.
Given our big snow year up here I just want to lay in the dirt, drink a beer and feel some sun.
Doug Munoz (AKA Moonie)
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Jan 26, 2012 - 08:54pm PT
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Sounds like a good time, count me in, I will bring some items for the auction.
Cheers,
Mike Fogarty
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Jan 26, 2012 - 09:40pm PT
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MOONFUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Jan 26, 2012 - 09:51pm PT
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everybody fast for a week in advance of the party,
we don't wanna clog up the line,
or bring a shovel,
a pic of somebody using third world toiletries could be valuable,
be careful at night, lots of cactus,
ever have a thorn in yo wang dang?
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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Jan 26, 2012 - 10:59pm PT
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I'm driving in with Coz.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2012 - 11:08pm PT
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DR. SPROCK ET. AL. TAKE NOTE
We will be getting a couple of porta potties to alleviate the strain on the septic system on site. There were problems during/after the previous parties. Guys need not use the bathroom or pp's if all you gotta' do is pee. You're all climbers right? Well ok, use the pp's for whatever.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2012 - 11:13pm PT
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GORDON FAMILY FUNDRAISER –Joshua Tree, CA
BIG PARTY AT THE GORDON RANCH APRIL 21, 2012
Once again, we are trying to raise some money to fix the roof at THE RANCH, have a memorable party, replace their dead mini-van and more.
EVERYONE IS INVITED! Including Stonemasters, Uplanders, wanna-bes, Sheep Buggerers, those mysterious folk from San Diego, RADs, BGR, Banditos, Valley boys, Euros, Asians, Latinos, American Alpine Clubbers, Mazamas, Vulgarians, Buff Alpine clubbers, Sierra Clubbers, boulderers and even Canadians and Newfoundlanders, not to mention people from Florida. This means you!
In the continuing philanthropic tradition we will be having a giant party at The Gordon residence at 9561 Starr Ln., Joshua Tree, CA on April 21, 2012. This year the main goal will be to do major repairs on the roof of the house at The Gordon Ranch. The brutal Joshua Tree weather and the many visitors have taken a toll on the house. They have one messed up roof with multiple leaks. The roofing crew of motivated locals is already set. We just need money for roofing materials, the party and a new/used mini-van as their old one died just before Christmas.
Most of us know Todd Gordon, AKA "The Mayor of Josh," as one of the most giving humans in the So. Cal. climbing community for the last 30 or so years. Chances are you have stayed at one of Todd's houses more than once while visiting Joshua Tree for it's world famous climbing....or you've climbed one of Todd's many, many classic and not so classic routes.... or maybe he even taught you to climb. I myself have been his guest more times than I can remember. We've showered, pooped, watched TV, camped, used the kitchen etc. there while visiting Todd, his family and our beloved Monument (JTNP).
This party is going to have a rocking band called "Warsaw."
We are also honored to have world traveler Tony Yeary giving a slideshow with digital images from the Cordillera Blanca of Peru to our own awesome Range of Light, the Sierra Nevada.
We are also going to have a silent auction and raffle for some great climbing gear, guide books, collectables, memorabilia and more. Susan Peplow will be in charge of the silent auction and raffle. We will need a couple of volunteers to help with the raffle and auction. To donate or help you may contact her at susanpeplow@hotmail.com and 602-725-3249.
Lynne Leichtfuss has graciously offered to coordinate the food effort, and yes it is a big effort. Last year she and her posse did an incredible job.
She will need several volunteers to help her and will be accepting donations to help pay for the food. You can contact her at 760-749-8774 to help in any way.
SPONSORS INCLUDE- The American Alpine Club and Supertopo.
READ THIS PART! We are looking for cash and material donations. Cash in any amount is good. Material donations should be things that can be sold for cash. I will have a continuing sale/auction as this thread develops.
Please feel free to call or e-mail me regarding any questions you may have about this must attend event.
Cash donations can be Paypaled to me using my e-mail address which is:
devansbike@earthlink.net
Checks, cash and material donations can be sent to me at:
TG Fund. c/o David Evans
1931 Rollingstone Ln.
Tustin, CA 92780
Please make checks out to David Evans so that I may deposit and transfer them to the TG fund.
call me at
714-492-2159
Thank You All.
dee ee (Supertopo)
D. Evans (Mtn. Project)
Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon (not a guest)
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmnkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchy
16. RussWalling
17. Flouride
18. Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leichtfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Ferretlegger
29. Bill McKirgan
30. goatboy smellz
31. H
32. Paul Parker
33. Ron Gomez
34. Jim Bridwell
35. Dave Yerian
36. Hashbro
37. Murf
38. Sooze
39. Steve West
40. Dennis Gomez
41. happiegirl
42. Riley Wyna
43. Gal
44. Cosmiccragsman
45. Dimes
46. Fitness Coach
47. Mtnmun
48. Dana Eubanks
49. 10b4me
50. Louie
51. Valarie Heredi
52. Steve Swan
53. and friends
54. Steve Belford
55. Karen Roseme
56. LEB
57. Wallflower
58. El Marinero
59. sethsquatch76
60. Sabra
61. neebee
62. iTodd aka Todd Battey
63. healyje
64. ATS
65. drljefe
66. Dr. Sprock
67. justthemaid
68. happiegirl
68. Lovegasoline
69. Mike Casper
70. Tucker
71. Debbie Walden
72. Tim Pinar
73. Brett Pinar
74. Penny Pinar
75. Kelly Vaught
76. Frank Bentwood
77. Stephanie Cassalaro
78. Will Cassalaro
79. James Lostlen
80. Sarah Lostlen
81. Cody Dolnick
82. Rebeca Russell
83. Michelle Russo
84. Alley Welsh
85. Beck Gordon
86. Shelby Beardsley
87. Andrew Jones
88. Gina Bararra
89. Richard Bararra
90. Mike Lechlinski
91. Mari Gingery
92. Taylor Diehl
93. Jabber Suleman
94. Sullly
95. Largo
96. Blitzo
97. Robert Bolton aka Bob
98. klk
99. khanom
100. Vicky
101. Kevin Daniels
102. Moonie aka Doug Munoz aka Moonfuzz aka AKdog
103. Fogarty
104. Jim Angione aka “Slim Jim” aka “The Flangeman”
105. Scott Cosgrove aka Coz
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Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2012 - 11:15pm PT
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Jan 27, 2012 - 01:07am PT
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can i bring my own poop tube?
do i have to use paper or just do it climbers style?
i don't want to smell anti social, jus sayin,
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Jan 27, 2012 - 01:09am PT
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Who's starting the bidding for the Sedona Guide? Check this out, all excellent routes with a plethera of info for your reading pleasure. A true gem for any bookshelf!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2012 - 11:53am PT
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Susan, I'll bid $20 for the Sedona guide.
Dr. Sprock, that's a great idea! Bring your own poop tube.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jan 27, 2012 - 12:05pm PT
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May I make a suggestion, which is undoubtedly totally uncouth, and for which I will surely be slagged? That is, that there be nametags available for those who want them, perhaps at the entrance? So we know who's who? If people put their real name, plus ST handle (if any), so much the better.
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Jan 27, 2012 - 12:55pm PT
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is the park free that weekend in april?
like it was for Bridfest?
who knows a back way into j tree?
is weed still illegal in the park?
that girl who works the gate, is she gonna be at the party?
too many questions?
excuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuse mee~
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Jan 27, 2012 - 01:40pm PT
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whats up with the robbin hood outfit,
is that guy on crack?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 27, 2012 - 04:48pm PT
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Usually I just work these gigs. This year I'm lucky, thank's to my Nomad's boss, and I have 4 whole days off to help out the Gordo Cause. I'd like to climb and haven't for a bit. Anyone with extreme patience up for the rock with lynne. Cosmic are yo gonna be there?
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2012 - 04:54pm PT
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That's Gioccomo, King of Jesters, Jester to Kings.
Mighty Hiker, are you sayin' you'll be there?
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jan 27, 2012 - 05:14pm PT
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Soon to be sent to Susan Peplow.
Andrea and Todd are the best.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jan 27, 2012 - 05:49pm PT
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I bid US$50 for the Chouinard-Frost ice hammer, to get things started. I won't know until February if I can make it in person in April, so thought I better get a bid in for something I might want.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jan 27, 2012 - 06:08pm PT
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Edit: Thinking these would be for the on site auction.
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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Jan 27, 2012 - 06:08pm PT
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count me in too, why not another party to behave badly at lol.
I'll see what relics I can offer for sale or auction or however you're raising money off of gear donations.
Edit: Russ, if you don't go pick up that Forest Wall hammer from Mo's it'll go to the Gordon.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2012 - 08:38pm PT
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OMG, a mint Diamond C Alpine Hammer!
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jan 27, 2012 - 08:45pm PT
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Well, as the event is in the middle of the California desert, I was kind of hoping that no one would recognize the thing, and I could get a good deal. Maybe they'd think of it as some sort of weird bolt remover or something. You would let the cat out of the bag. Now maybe I'll have to get an agent to bid on it for me, if I can't make it. Darn!
For the uninstructed, the photo is of an obscure Chouinard prototype, which never really amounted to much. A few of them were used in Canada, but they didn't catch on. So nothing to see, move along...
dee ee, will you be my secret agent, and make johntp an offer he can't refuse?
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 27, 2012 - 09:57pm PT
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Leichtfuss I got first dibs on climbing with you....and Dave!
Peace
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Jan 27, 2012 - 10:05pm PT
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does the band know any Barry White songs cuz i wanna get my freak thing on,
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jan 27, 2012 - 10:25pm PT
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Tony Yeary......Rare opportunity to see his work....you don't want to miss his slide show...
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Jan 27, 2012 - 10:33pm PT
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are there any climbs in josh that you can do upside down?
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Jan 27, 2012 - 10:42pm PT
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Yeah Locker....you twerp..You'd better hide in the cactus if largo and Dr. F. are going to show...RJ
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jan 28, 2012 - 02:38am PT
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For the uninstructed, the photo is of an obscure Chouinard prototype, which never really amounted to much. A few of them were used in Canada, but they didn't catch on. So nothing to see, move along...
Yeah, pretty much worthless. But it sure is purdy!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 28, 2012 - 11:21am PT
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The first time I climbed Mendel I used one of those, and elsewhere.
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CynthiaL
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Jan 28, 2012 - 12:12pm PT
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FYI, "National Park Week" is from April 21 - 29 this year, so there WILL be FREE ENTRANCE into the park!
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Jan 28, 2012 - 01:13pm PT
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Hey Lynnie, looks like Gomez punched your climbing dance card first, but perhaps Ferret and I can get dibs in too. Patience, name of the game, as I'll be couple months out from shoulder surgery and just getting back to it. JT seems to be my recovery spot, was the site of my first post chemo climb.
Susan
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Jan 28, 2012 - 01:33pm PT
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Great activity, look what I've missed the past few days! John, email sent regarding the hammers, those are terrific donations and mucho appreciated!!!!!
~Susan
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jan 28, 2012 - 05:59pm PT
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A lot of you have known Todd for years. I first met him at the Tarbuster fest. I was a stranger, but within five minutes of meeting him on the porch felt like I was with a good friend. Been by the house briefly a few times since.
Andrea has always been incredibly gracious. Cheers to her!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 28, 2012 - 06:50pm PT
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Locker............bring yer Mom, she'd have a BLAST!
Peace
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Jan 28, 2012 - 06:57pm PT
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jan 28, 2012 - 07:15pm PT
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aww hell, never mind.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 29, 2012 - 12:16am PT
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Sweet, SC seagoat and Gomez lets make some real plans to meet and climb. Looking forward. lynnie
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Jan 29, 2012 - 01:20am PT
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set your scanners to:
Joshua Tree National Park
Frequency Type Alpha Tag Description
171.67500 RM JTP Repeat JTP Repeater FM Federal
working on 29 palms...
Riverside County
460.175 Police Disp.
CHP
39.68000 KDG272 B 118.8 PL TRQ1 INL B Base - TURQUOISE 1 - Riverside (74) FM Law Dispatch
42.02000 KA4993 M 118.8 PL TRQ1 INL M Mobile - TURQUOISE 1 - Riverside (74) FM Law Dispatch
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 29, 2012 - 10:22am PT
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Uhhh Lynnie that WAS a real plan and Susan can come along for some shoulder rehab!
Peace
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 29, 2012 - 04:07pm PT
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Craig, get it done, yer GUD at getting the group together, have had a blast with you in the past, I'll haul the beers....again!
Peace
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Jan 29, 2012 - 06:55pm PT
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You guys always plan these things when it's the busy guide season. I always miss out on the climbing part of the weekend.
whimper sniff....
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 29, 2012 - 07:23pm PT
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BFD! I'll bring some frijoles and beer for you, ya rich, ruthless guide.
Peace
......I'm screwing with him!
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Jan 29, 2012 - 07:32pm PT
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"BFD! I'll bring some frijoles and beer for you, ya rich, ruthless guide."
Only if I can press those frijoles into dollar bills!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 29, 2012 - 07:38pm PT
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maybe peso's, mojado!
Peace
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 29, 2012 - 09:00pm PT
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Jan 29, 2012 - 09:06pm PT
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DAVE'S POSTING PORN!!! BAN HIM!!!!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 30, 2012 - 08:02pm PT
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Not to change the subject or anything but....
GORDON FAMILY FUNDRAISER –Joshua Tree, CA
BIG PARTY AT THE GORDON RANCH APRIL 21, 2012
Once again, we are trying to raise some money to fix the roof at THE RANCH, have a memorable party, replace their dead mini-van and more.
EVERYONE IS INVITED! Including Stonemasters, Uplanders, wanna-bes, Sheep Buggerers, those mysterious folk from San Diego, RADs, BGR, Banditos, Valley boys, Euros, Asians, Latinos, American Alpine Clubbers, Mazamas, Vulgarians, Buff Alpine clubbers, Sierra Clubbers, boulderers and even Canadians and Newfoundlanders, not to mention people from Florida. This means you!
In the continuing philanthropic tradition we will be having a giant party at The Gordon residence at 9561 Starr Ln., Joshua Tree, CA on April 21, 2012. This year the main goal will be to do major repairs on the roof of the house at The Gordon Ranch. The brutal Joshua Tree weather and the many visitors have taken a toll on the house. They have one messed up roof with multiple leaks. The roofing crew of motivated locals is already set. We just need money for roofing materials, the party and a new/used mini-van as their old one died just before Christmas.
Most of us know Todd Gordon, AKA "The Mayor of Josh," as one of the most giving humans in the So. Cal. climbing community for the last 30 or so years. Chances are you have stayed at one of Todd's houses more than once while visiting Joshua Tree for it's world famous climbing....or you've climbed one of Todd's many, many classic and not so classic routes.... or maybe he even taught you to climb. I myself have been his guest more times than I can remember. We've showered, pooped, watched TV, camped, used the kitchen etc. there while visiting Todd, his family and our beloved Monument (JTNP).
This party is going to have a rocking band called "Warsaw."
We are also honored to have world traveler Tony Yeary giving a slideshow with digital images from the Cordillera Blanca of Peru to our own awesome Range of Light, the Sierra Nevada.
We are also going to have a silent auction and raffle for some great climbing gear, guide books, collectables, memorabilia and more. Susan Peplow will be in charge of the silent auction and raffle. We will need a couple of volunteers to help with the raffle and auction. To donate or help you may contact her at susanpeplow@hotmail.com and 602-725-3249.
Lynne Leichtfuss has graciously offered to coordinate the food effort, and yes it is a big effort. Last year she and her posse did an incredible job.
She will need several volunteers to help her and will be accepting donations to help pay for the food. You can contact her at 760-749-8774 to help in any way.
SPONSORS INCLUDE- The American Alpine Club and Supertopo.
READ THIS PART! We are looking for cash and material donations. Cash in any amount is good. Material donations should be things that can be sold for cash. I will have a continuing sale/auction as this thread develops.
Please feel free to call or e-mail me regarding any questions you may have about this must attend event.
Cash donations can be Paypaled to me using my e-mail address which is:
devansbike@earthlink.net
Checks, cash and material donations can be sent to me at:
TG Fund. c/o David Evans
1931 Rollingstone Ln.
Tustin, CA 92780
Please make checks out to David Evans so that I may deposit and transfer them to the TG fund.
call me at
714-492-2159
Thank You All.
dee ee (Supertopo)
D. Evans (Mtn. Project)
Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon (not a guest)
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmnkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchy
16. RussWalling
17. Flouride
18. Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leichtfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Ferretlegger
29. Bill McKirgan
30. goatboy smellz
31. H
32. Paul Parker
33. Ron Gomez
34. Jim Bridwell
35. Dave Yerian
36. Hashbro
37. Murf
38. Sooze
39. Steve West
40. Dennis Gomez
41. happiegirl
42. Riley Wyna
43. Gal
44. Cosmiccragsman
45. Dimes
46. Fitness Coach
47. Mtnmun
48. Dana Eubanks
49. 10b4me
50. Louie
51. Valarie Heredi
52. Steve Swan
53. and friends
54. Steve Belford
55. Karen Roseme
56. LEB
57. Wallflower
58. El Marinero
59. sethsquatch76
60. Sabra
61. neebee
62. iTodd aka Todd Battey
63. healyje
64. ATS
65. drljefe
66. Dr. Sprock
67. justthemaid
68. happiegirl
68. Lovegasoline
69. Mike Casper
70. Tucker
71. Debbie Walden
72. Tim Pinar
73. Brett Pinar
74. Penny Pinar
75. Kelly Vaught
76. Frank Bentwood
77. Stephanie Cassalaro
78. Will Cassalaro
79. James Lostlen
80. Sarah Lostlen
81. Cody Dolnick
82. Rebecca Russell
83. Michelle Russo
84. Alley Welsh
85. Beck Gordon
86. Shelby Beardsley
87. Andrew Jones
88. Gina Bararra
89. Richard Bararra
90. Mike Lechlinski
91. Mari Gingery
92. Taylor Diehl
93. Jabber Suleman
94. Sullly
95. Largo
96. Blitzo
97. Robert Bolton aka Bob
98. klk
99. khanom
100. Vicky
101. Kevin Daniels
102. Moonie aka Doug Munoz aka Moonfuzz
103. Fogarty
104. Jim Angione aka “Slim Jim” aka “The Flangeman”
105. Scott Cosgrove aka Coz
106. Dr. Tom Michael aka Hummerchine
107. the climber formerly known as AJ
108. Chez
109. Can’t Say
110. wstmrnclmr
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dee ee
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citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 30, 2012 - 08:05pm PT
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Booty repost
Any or all, the price is right!!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 31, 2012 - 06:00pm PT
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DONOR LIST
I want to thank everybody on this list for their donations or promises thereof. Be it cash, gear or the sweat on your brow. All you other folks out there please kick in and make the list longer.
You all rule.
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Gal / Catherine Connor(?)
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
rlf / Robert Fonda
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzolas (artwork)
Randy Vogel - guidebooks
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Socialbolter - new Riverside guidebooks
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Charles Cole - Five Ten
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products – luggage
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mighty Hiker / Anders Ouram
pocoloco1
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jan 31, 2012 - 09:29pm PT
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Will Riff Raff be attending?
Bump!
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Scole
Trad climber
San Diego
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Jan 31, 2012 - 09:34pm PT
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Put me on that list, with tools!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 1, 2012 - 04:34pm PT
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Hey, that's top secret!
We don't want to discourage anyone from contributing.
Just kidding. The roof is done.
As the updated (several weeks ago)event blurb states the goals have been enlarged to shoot for getting a good used mini-van as theirs died the week before Christmas. The roof plus more was really the goal from the start.
Name this crux.
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scuffy b
climber
heading slowly NNW
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Almost the only time I've recognized a "name this" picture.
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Cracko
Trad climber
Quartz Hill, California
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Dave,
Sending you another$200. Hope to climb with you soon Todd, you're a good man!
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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i wonder if climbers damaged that roof by using it as a warm up?
can we climb on the new roof?
is it a "steep"?
what size cams will fit in the gutters?
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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Purchase any painting from my web site and I will donate 40% of the purchase price to this project. Click below the painting for pricing. Cheers, Jude
http://www.judebischoff.com/
"Big Horn III" Oil on canvas 36"x36"
Plein Air Bear I" Oil on Canvas 36"x36"
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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i like the bear,
can you put dsome cannabis plants in there?
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Dave,
I'll send more money for food etc. as the event gets closer.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 2, 2012 - 07:44pm PT
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Cracko, Stahlbro,
You guys are out of control!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 3, 2012 - 11:03am PT
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I'm gettin' some action over at Mtn. Project, had to add to the donor list.
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Gal / Catherine Connor(?)
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
rlf / Robert Fonda
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzolas (artwork)
Randy Vogel - guidebooks
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Socialbolter - new Riverside guidebooks
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Charles Cole - Five Ten
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products – luggage
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mike Ousley / Moria Ousley
Anthony Ho
Nardo/ Bernardo Gatti
Brandon Shafer-Zatko
Mtnmun
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swanson
Trad climber
Carlsbad
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Definitely be there with small wad of cash.
Keith Patterson
Melanie Petrone
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grover
climber
Dabville. Gnarlandia
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Wishing we could make it bump ;(
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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You candaians are sooooooooooooooo lazy...
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 4, 2012 - 11:16pm PT
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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Todd's no doormat, but everybody needs one.
Approx 2' X 2' 6"
They haven't been blocked. They will square up.
$100 min bid.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 6, 2012 - 12:10am PT
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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That's as fun as it get's!
The electrical starts this week. Should be done by week's end. That includes all the f*#ked up phone lines.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 6, 2012 - 08:41pm PT
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WOW - CHECK THIS OUT
More gear for sale thanks to Mike and Moria Ousley.There is some killer big wall stuff.
Items donated by Mike and Moria Ousley for Todd Gordon family benefit. Items previouly unused are described as “new” below.
CAMS
Wild Country Friends, 14 total: ALL CAMS SOLD
(1) #1
(3) #1.5
(2) #2
(1) #2.5
(3) #3
(2) #3.5
(2) #4
BOLTING GEAR NOT FOR SALE
(5) Powers SS 5-piece 3/8” x 2.25” anchor bolt, new
(2) SDS 3/8” dia. drills, new
(5) SS 3/8” Fixe hangers, new
(7) SS 3/8” hangers, new/used Metolius, Petzl
(2) nuts formerly owned and initialed by Kyle Copeland SOLD
(7) nuts, various, Metolius, Black Diamond, ABC, HB, Kouba SOLD
(3) Tri-cams, #.5, #.5, #1 SOLD
ROCK SHOES
La Sportiva Syncros, size 43.5
Evolv Predators, size 45, new
AID/MISC GEAR
Copperheads, 20 assorted, new
Leeper Cam Hook, Micro, with swaged cable SOLD
Camp Lowe Ball #1
Quickie slider nut #3
Headwall Gear fukness device, green, new SOLD
Lucky SS keyhole rivet hanger, new SOLD
(6) angle pitons, Chouinard or Black Diamond
(3) Hurricaine Mountain Works Birdbeaks w/ #3 cable swaged by Bryan Law, all modified, one new
(4) small Black Diamond Peckers, 2 have #3 cable swaged by Bryan Law, one new ONE SOLD
(2) Fixe steel locking ‘biners, new
Tuber belay device
(3) Aid ladders, 6-step, A5 or Black Diamond
BOOKS
How to Rock Climb: Big Walls, by Long/Middendorf SOLD
Climbing Big Walls, by Strassman
Karl Bralich Photography
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grover
climber
Dabville. Gnarlandia
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Wow!
What a spread!
Good on ya Mike and Moria.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 7, 2012 - 05:15pm PT
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I think the best use of the bolting stuff from Mike/Moria seen above will be to just hand it over to Todd.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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There's two things missing from that picture...
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 8, 2012 - 12:27am PT
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WOW - CHECK THIS OUT
More gear for sale thanks to Mike and Moria Ousley.There is some killer big wall stuff.
Items donated by Mike and Moria Ousley for Todd Gordon family benefit. Items previouly unused are described as “new” below.
CAMS
Wild Country Friends, 14 total: ALL CAMS SOLD
(1) #1
(3) #1.5
(2) #2
(1) #2.5
(3) #3
(2) #3.5
(2) #4
BOLTING GEAR NOT FOR SALE
(5) Powers SS 5-piece 3/8” x 2.25” anchor bolt, new
(2) SDS 3/8” dia. drills, new
(5) SS 3/8” Fixe hangers, new
(7) SS 3/8” hangers, new/used Metolius, Petzl
(2) nuts formerly owned and initialed by Kyle Copeland SOLD
(7) nuts, various, Metolius, Black Diamond, ABC, HB, Kouba SOLD
(3) Tri-cams, #.5, #.5, #1 SOLD
ROCK SHOES
La Sportiva Syncros, size 43.5
Evolv Predators, size 45, new
AID/MISC GEAR
Copperheads, 20 assorted, new
Leeper Cam Hook, Micro, with swaged cable SOLD
Camp Lowe Ball #1
Quickie slider nut #3
Headwall Gear fukness device, green, new SOLD
Lucky SS keyhole rivet hanger, new SOLD
(6) angle pitons, Chouinard or Black Diamond
(3) Hurricaine Mountain Works Birdbeaks w/ #3 cable swaged by Bryan Law, all modified, one new
(4) small Black Diamond Peckers, 2 have #3 cable swaged by Bryan Law, one new ONE SOLD
(2) Fixe steel locking ‘biners, new
Tuber belay device
(3) Aid ladders, 6-step, A5 or Black Diamond
BOOKS
How to Rock Climb: Big Walls, by Long/Middendorf SOLD
Climbing Big Walls, by Strassman
Karl Bralich Photography
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Bump for the Fundraiser!
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Susan: Who's starting the bidding for the Sedona Guide [15 Routes that Don't Suck]? Check this out, all excellent routes with a plethera of info for your reading pleasure. A true gem for any bookshelf!
I'm upping my bid to $30.00.
Can't let this one go ;)
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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I'll pony up for the Lowe ball and slider.
Regarding my earlier posting of the Chouinard alpine hammer and
Forrest wall hammer, I will keep these. It seems that the general sentiment is that these are only worth $50 each. I'm not willing to part with them for such a low price. The intent was to raise $$ for support, not sell to off gear.
Will contribute in other ways.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 9, 2012 - 04:13pm PT
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JTP, e-mail me.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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All right JTM!
I was feeling kinda worthless there for a while!!!
You've restored my faith!!
Oh yeah... bump.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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dee ee
email sent. look for an email from "jtpbka"
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Nate Smith
climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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I"ll go $35 for a copy of "15 Climbs in Sedona That Don't Suck" by Greg Opland.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 10, 2012 - 12:47pm PT
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That guide looks killer.
Who picked Lynnerd Skynnerd for the soundtrack?
Not that there's anything wrong widdat.
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Cracko
Trad climber
Quartz Hill, California
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Feb 10, 2012 - 02:16pm PT
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$50 for the Sedona gudie
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JMC
climber
the swamp
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Feb 10, 2012 - 03:16pm PT
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Pretty sweet looking guide, I'll ratchet the bid up to $100, need some planning material for the next trip to my favorite state. And none of that lowball bid sniping sh#t, bump it in $25+ increments from here on.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 10, 2012 - 03:37pm PT
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Okay. I made a commitment. Here it is. Minimum bid is $400 USD.
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
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Feb 10, 2012 - 04:07pm PT
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Dee ee, I love that photo as well, where is it?
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 10, 2012 - 04:30pm PT
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Roy's is in Amboy which is ~30 miles north of 29 Palms. The last time I went by there (3/2011) the place was open. In the 20-30 yrs before that I never saw it open.
It is left from the Route 66 glory days.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 10, 2012 - 06:39pm PT
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Going once.
Anders is the high bidder but below the minimum.
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Feb 11, 2012 - 03:27am PT
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Way to go Cracko! That's what we're looking for! The guide is great, SteelMonkey has a real talent for putting together terrific guides with great info, topos, history and more. It even has a proud photo of me struggling up some pitch on the Mace.
The Lynyrd Skynyrd just happen to pop-up on iTunes, it's background shop music although somewhat appropriate. The guidebook author is from the south.
Keep the bids coming.....meanwhile a little teaser.............Superstition Mountains up next!
edit: Wife from the south, not Greg. Late night positing error.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 11, 2012 - 03:38pm PT
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Cracko, yer outta control. Jest got another check.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 11, 2012 - 11:39pm PT
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No hits on the alpine hammer?
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Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
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Feb 11, 2012 - 11:53pm PT
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I am curious about the superstitions guidebook... if all works out, I'll be a biddin' on that'n!
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Feb 12, 2012 - 12:20pm PT
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Selected routes guide for the Supes from 1998. Went out of print a few years back.
This is a one-time-only dredge of a couple of copies to benefit the Gordo project.
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Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
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Feb 12, 2012 - 12:35pm PT
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Great. Hope to bid & purchase... If the supes guides are officially up for auction, I'll start at $35-this hopefully gets things started. Even if I don't end up with one, I hope people far outbid me-at least the ball is rolling now for the supes guides!!!!! Or perhaps I've jumped the gun?
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Feb 12, 2012 - 01:45pm PT
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Terrific thanks for starting the bid Gal! Current bid is $35 for Superstitions Select by Greg Opland....
Greg, if you have the the electronic copy of the Table of Contents can you post it up? It was hard to photograph without messing up the guide.
Nice unit and rare!
~Sooze
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Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
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Feb 12, 2012 - 01:55pm PT
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Oh that looks so cool-I better earn some more $$$ so I can up my bid...
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Feb 12, 2012 - 02:48pm PT
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Here's the table of contents...
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Nate Smith
climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Feb 12, 2012 - 06:52pm PT
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I'll go $45 for Superstitions Select by Greg Opland.
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PhilG
Trad climber
The Circuit, Tonasket WA
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Feb 12, 2012 - 07:12pm PT
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Where are we offering bids for Superstitions Select by Greg Opland? On this thread?
I'd like to up the bid to $40.
Also, I'd like to donate the below guide to the fundraiser. Perhaps I should send it to the JTree Party?
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 12, 2012 - 07:20pm PT
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Whoa Phil!
It's been many years since I saw a Wolfe Guide. Back in my mischevious youth it took all my will power to not "liberate" that guide from the library at CalPoly.
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Feb 12, 2012 - 10:45pm PT
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Phil, feel free to auction off here and send proceeds and/or you're welcome to send it to me for the Silent Auction event. Let me know if you prefer the latter, I'd love to add it to our silent auction goods.
Meanwhile, the Superstition Select bid is currently at $45 by Nate Smith. Bid again, let's earn some money for Gordo!
We have received a terrific bid for the Sedona guidebook from JMC, $100 is currently the highest bid!
~Susan
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PhilG
Trad climber
The Circuit, Tonasket WA
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Feb 13, 2012 - 12:29am PT
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Thanks for the info, Susan. I'll send the book to you. PM your address. Yeah, just noticed the higher bid. I'll go $55.
Phil
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 14, 2012 - 09:43pm PT
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crickets on the Chouinard alpine hammer?
I'm not budging on the minimum bid.
If anyone wants to cross post this to mountain project or noob.com to expand the potential buyers,feel free. This is the only climbing forum I'm active on.
As an aside, can anyone provide historic data on this hammer? I picked it up in the early 80's.
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Feb 14, 2012 - 10:12pm PT
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if i had that hammer, i would hammer in the morning,
then i would get on the love train, without don cornelius,
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Feb 15, 2012 - 12:40am PT
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Wow, those of you attending the party will have the opportunity to bid on these 2 copies of the latest and greatest Riverside Quarry Guidebook by Louie Anderson!
Thanks Socalbolter, these look fantastic! Oh yeah and signed too!
~Sooze
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 15, 2012 - 07:32pm PT
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Baja
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 17, 2012 - 01:21am PT
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bump
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Feb 17, 2012 - 01:58am PT
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i get the couch if it snows,
and not that POS bridwell couch out back,
i mean the big green one in the family room,
consider this party a mild form of home invasion,
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 18, 2012 - 01:49am PT
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bump...
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 18, 2012 - 03:05am PT
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alpine hammer bupping twice?
Seriously, the proceeds will go to Gordo. If no one meets the $400 minimimum bid, he gets the cash and I keep the alpine hammer.
Hmmmm?
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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Feb 18, 2012 - 10:32am PT
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Like so many climbers who Todd extended his hospitality and generosity to, I also had the pleasure of camping at Rancho Gordo, both at his current digs and his original house across Quail Springs road. So to help in the cost of the roofing job and the bills in general I'll put up for auction this first edition of Batso's Downward Bound. Even though the edges are a little frayed, it has been opened fewer then 10-15 times. The opening bid is $100.00 and the auction will stay open until the Toddfest in April.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Feb 18, 2012 - 09:02pm PT
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A big heads up to Larry (sandsnow) for his help with the electrical at Todd's. We got a big chunk of very scary sh#t taken care of. I will post pics of before and after shots.
Dave, add Larry to the list of folks who have donated their time and money to keep Todd's house from falling apart.
More electrical to be done by me, but Larry was a HUGE HELP!!!!!!!
THANKS LARRY!
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Feb 18, 2012 - 10:33pm PT
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All right Larry! You rock!
How 'bout that non-funct toidy I keep hearing about?
Is that on the fixit list?
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Cracko
Trad climber
Quartz Hill, California
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Feb 18, 2012 - 11:31pm PT
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Damn you Can't Say!
My Downward Bound copy is in shambles. Must have one in better condition. $200
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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Feb 19, 2012 - 01:21pm PT
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Downward Bound bump
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Feb 19, 2012 - 01:34pm PT
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"How 'bout that non-funct toidy I keep hearing about?
Is that on the fixit list?"
Well, that's not my territory. I'm no plumber. Somebody needs to step up for that one!!!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 19, 2012 - 06:29pm PT
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Tooled again?
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grover
climber
Northern Mexico
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Feb 20, 2012 - 10:34pm PT
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Page 3 bump
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Feb 20, 2012 - 11:06pm PT
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Got my days off approved today - CG and I are psyched to attend! Climb, chase birds, enjoy the Gordo-Fest etc. :-)
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Feb 20, 2012 - 11:54pm PT
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Preview of coming attractions.
TY
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 21, 2012 - 01:06am PT
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Nice images TY!!!
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Feb 21, 2012 - 03:45am PT
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i wanna a pancake breakfast,
or maybe some french toast with a sour cream strawberry topping?
what?
i get nothing and have to like it?
ok, then.
gummy bears and red bull.
grind the two up into a milkshake of sorts,
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JMC
climber
the swamp
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Feb 22, 2012 - 08:47pm PT
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From a month ago, Mz. Peplow and Arizona Ferric Monkey put a book on the block: That my dear friends is a copy of the limited print run of "15 Climbs in Sedona That Don't Suck" by Greg Opland.
The guide was published in 2011 has been previously available to only the closest friends of the author and best climbers in the West (cough). Now, for this limited time YOU too could have your own SIGNED edition of this fantastic guidebook.
The guide features some of the best climbs in Sedona (by the Author's account) along with a brief introduction, history of Sedona Climbing and general information for vistiting the area. These 136 pages of photos, descriptions, detailed maps and quality topos could all be yours.
Never visited Sedona or got overwhelmed by the amount of routes and lack of good information? This is YOUR CHANCE to get in on the fun and help a good cause at the same time.
All proceeds will benefit the Todd Gordon Family Fundraiser. These guides have been personally donated by Greg Opland aka Steelmonkey and signed by the author. (pssst get over here Greg!)
Addional copies will be available for Silent Auction April 21, 2012 at the Fundraiser in Joshua Tree. Can't make it but want a chance to own one? Online Auction of 1 Copy starts tonight - Minimum bid $25 buyer to pick up in J-Tree or pay shipping.
Online Auction ends February 21, 2012 11:59:59
Auctioneer reserves the right to provide additional copies to qualified bidders
I will claim my prize, who do I send the krugerands to, and how much does Greg/Susan want for shipping?
Aloha,
John
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Feb 22, 2012 - 10:01pm PT
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Thanks for pitching in John!
Susan has the book, so she'll be in touch about shipping, I'm sure.
Hope you enjoy the guide!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 24, 2012 - 06:22pm PT
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hammerz for sale?
chirp
chirp
cricketz
these guys are in off the shelf condition.
Edit: except for JH engraving his initials in the Forrest hammer
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 24, 2012 - 06:44pm PT
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Are hosers excluded?
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Feb 24, 2012 - 07:22pm PT
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Of course they can attend, but they just have to do the dishes...
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 24, 2012 - 10:28pm PT
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Yo, Yo, just got back from 3 days in Death Valley backcountry.
EVERYONE IS INVITED! Including Hosers, Posers, Sierra East Siders, Eldo Prancers, Stonemasters, Uplanders, wanna-bes, Sheep Buggerers, those mysterious folk from San Diego, RADs, BGR, Scum Bags, Pad people and all other bouldering types, Native Americans, non-native Americans, Banditos, Valley boys, Euros, Asians, Latinos, American Alpine Clubbers, Mazamas, Vulgarians, Buff Alpine clubbers, Sierra Clubbers and even Canadians and Newfoundlanders, not to mention people from Florida. This means you!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Feb 24, 2012 - 10:37pm PT
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Cragman, glad to copy that. lynnie
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Feb 24, 2012 - 10:41pm PT
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so republicans on the upper deck,
left wingers downstairs, is that corrrrrrect?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Feb 24, 2012 - 10:54pm PT
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It's getting closer to the big event. Time to start revving up the planning. Will need help to make the Food Event happen.
*Anyone want to work the party room kitchen???
*Anyone want to volunteer a pot of their specialty....???
Menu will consist of crock pot stews, soups, chili's ..... anything you can make in a pot and keep warm.
Will also need help with some gigantic salads, and fresh breads to serve.
We always have a total BLAST doing this. Others stand around and jaw, we make it Happen.
Cheers and Ciao, Lynne
PS, last year Mari brought tons of fresh, huge strawberries for desert. That or something similar would also be awesome.
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Feb 25, 2012 - 02:28am PT
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Congratulations JMC for winning the 15 Climbs in Sedona that don't suck guidebook as donated by SteelMonkey. Great fundraising dollars have been gained by your generous $100 bid!!
Also on a personal note thank you for following up not only on the Taco but with me personally regarding the status and next step for payment. Very nice.
Thanks! Shoot the $$ to Dave and the guide is headed your way.
~Susan
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 27, 2012 - 12:32am PT
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Floridians?
Are there no standards anymore?
Hammer bump.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 27, 2012 - 01:49pm PT
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GORDON FAMILY FUNDRAISER –Joshua Tree, CA
BIG PARTY AT THE GORDON RANCH APRIL 21, 2012
Once again, we are trying to raise some money to fix the roof at THE RANCH, have a memorable party, replace their dead mini-van and more.
EVERYONE IS INVITED! Including Stonemasters, Uplanders, wanna-bes, Sheep Buggerers, those mysterious folk from San Diego, RADs, BGR, Banditos, Valley boys, Euros, Asians, Latinos, American Alpine Clubbers, Mazamas, Vulgarians, Buff Alpine clubbers, Sierra Clubbers, boulderers and even Canadians and Newfoundlanders, not to mention people from Florida. This means you!
In the continuing philanthropic tradition we will be having a giant party at The Gordon residence at 9561 Starr Ln., Joshua Tree, CA on April 21, 2012. This year the main goal will be to do major repairs on the roof of the house at The Gordon Ranch. The brutal Joshua Tree weather and the many visitors have taken a toll on the house. They have one messed up roof with multiple leaks. The roofing crew of motivated locals is already set. We just need money for roofing materials, the party and a new/used mini-van as their old one died just before Christmas.
Most of us know Todd Gordon, AKA "The Mayor of Josh," as one of the most giving humans in the So. Cal. climbing community for the last 30 or so years. Chances are you have stayed at one of Todd's houses more than once while visiting Joshua Tree for it's world famous climbing....or you've climbed one of Todd's many, many classic and not so classic routes.... or maybe he even taught you to climb. I myself have been his guest more times than I can remember. We've showered, pooped, watched TV, camped, used the kitchen etc. there while visiting Todd, his family and our beloved Monument (JTNP).
This party is going to have a rocking band called "Warsaw."
We are also honored to have world traveler Tony Yeary giving a slideshow with digital images from the Cordillera Blanca of Peru to our own awesome Range of Light, the Sierra Nevada.
We are also going to have a silent auction and raffle for some great climbing gear, guide books, collectables, memorabilia and more. Susan Peplow will be in charge of the silent auction and raffle. We will need a couple of volunteers to help with the raffle and auction. To donate or help you may contact her at susanpeplow@hotmail.com and 602-725-3249.
Lynne Leichtfuss has graciously offered to coordinate the food effort, and yes it is a big effort. Last year she and her posse did an incredible job.
She will need several volunteers to help her and will be accepting donations to help pay for the food. You can contact her at 760-749-8774 to help in any way.
SPONSORS INCLUDE- The American Alpine Club and Supertopo.
READ THIS PART! We are looking for cash and material donations. Cash in any amount is good. Material donations should be things that can be sold for cash. I will have a continuing sale/auction as this thread develops.
Please feel free to call or e-mail me regarding any questions you may have about this must attend event.
Cash donations can be Paypaled to me using my e-mail address which is:
devansbike@earthlink.net
Checks, cash and material donations can be sent to me at:
TG Fund. c/o David Evans
1931 Rollingstone Ln.
Tustin, CA 92780
Please make checks out to David Evans so that I may deposit and transfer them to the TG fund.
call me at
714-492-2159
Thank You All.
dee ee (Supertopo)
D. Evans (Mtn. Project)
Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon (not a guest)
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmnkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchy
16. RussWalling
17. Flouride
18. Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leichtfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Ferretlegger
29. Bill McKirgan
30. goatboy smellz
31. H
32. Paul Parker
33. Ron Gomez
34. Jim Bridwell
35. Dave Yerian
36. Hashbro
37. Murf
38. Sooze
39. Steve West
40. Dennis Gomez
41. happiegirl
42. Riley Wyna
43. Gal
44. Cosmiccragsman
45. Dimes
46. Fitness Coach
47. Mtnmun
48. Dana Eubanks
49. 10b4me
50. Louie
51. Valarie Heredi
52. Steve Swan
53. and friends
54. Steve Belford
55. Karen Roseme
56. LEB
57. Wallflower
58. El Marinero
59. sethsquatch76
60. Sabra
61. neebee
62. iTodd aka Todd Battey
63. healyje
64. ATS
65. drljefe
66. Dr. Sprock
67. justthemaid
68. happiegirl
68. Lovegasoline
69. Mike Casper
70. Tucker
71. Debbie Walden
72. Tim Pinar
73. Brett Pinar
74. Penny Pinar
75. Kelly Vaught
76. Frank Bentwood
77. Stephanie Cassalaro
78. Will Cassalaro
79. James Lostlen
80. Sarah Lostlen
81. Cody Dolnick
82. Rebecca Russell
83. Michelle Russo
84. Alley Welsh
85. Beck Gordon
86. Shelby Beardsley
87. Andrew Jones
88. Gina Bararra
89. Richard Bararra
90. Mike Lechlinski
91. Mari Gingery
92. Taylor Diehl
93. Jabber Suleman
94. Sullly
95. Largo
96. Blitzo
97. Robert Bolton aka Bob
98. klk
99. khanom
100. Vicky
101. Kevin Daniels
102. Moonie aka Doug Munoz aka Moonfuzz
103. Fogarty
104. Jim Angione aka “Slim Jim” aka “The Flangeman”
105. Scott Cosgrove aka Coz
106. Dr. Tom Michael aka Hummerchine
107. the climber formerly known as AJ
108. Chez
109. Can’t Say
110. wstmrnclmr
111. Keith Patterson
112. Melanie Petrone
113. Cragman
Donations: Money, gear, work
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H / Hood Mtn. Adv.
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Gal / Catherine Connor(?)
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
rlf / Robert Fonda
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzolas (artwork)
Randy Vogel - guidebooks
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Socialbolter - new Riverside guidebooks
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Charles Cole - Five Ten
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products – luggage
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mike Ousley / Moria Ousley
Anthony Ho
Nardo / Bernardo Gatti
Brandon Shafer-Zatko
Mtnmun
Steve Strong
Nathan Smith/ Liberty Mtn.
Matt Selman
Kris Thompson
Yvonne Gaines
Holland Deyo
Jeff Vargen
John Canby
Can't Say/ Pat Nay
Zip
Zanders
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Feb 27, 2012 - 04:48pm PT
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More Donations $ (Thanks.....much much appreciated...).. The Zees have it....
Zip
Zanders
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 29, 2012 - 02:19am PT
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cricketz on the hammerz still?
Bump!
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Feb 29, 2012 - 03:15am PT
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whats with all the hammers/
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 29, 2012 - 10:01pm PT
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What's up with all the hammers/
Answer:
In short, I'm trying to auction them to raise some cash to support Dave's efforts.
The Chouinard is a classic alpine hammer that had a short marketing life due to the advent of metallic shafts. I don't know how many are still around in the condition of this one. Maybe someone else who has more knowledge can weigh in on this.
The Forrest wall hammer is one that I can't really speak to. Seems like there were wall hammers (i.e., Chouinard) that were preferred at the time this was on the market. EC Joe seems to think it was a good design (hope I'm not putting words in your mouth EC).
That said, there appears to be no interest in them. I feel they have historic value, having used both BITD. I sold/traded my original tools years ago and have bought these recently on the interweb for nostalgic reasons.
Thought some of the old guard that remember these tools and have reached financial security would be interested and willing to pony up the bucks to support Dave's efforts.
To be honest, I'm glad no one wants them. It would be hard to part with them.
They sure are purdy!
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Feb 29, 2012 - 10:03pm PT
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I'm still hoping to bid on the alpine hammer, but still also thinking about whether the money would be better (or worse) used traveling to Gordonpalooza.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 29, 2012 - 11:04pm PT
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We have a WINNER for the Chouinard alpine hammer!
Anders, it is yours, gratis. The caveat is you have to appear at the ToddPalooza and help Lynne with the food fest.
I was just looking for someone that would appreciate the hammer and work to support Dave's efforts. You stepped up to the plate.
Cheers!
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Feb 29, 2012 - 11:37pm PT
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Lynnie.. I can be on kitchen detail. I'll pm ya tomorrow. :)
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Well, the idea was that I could bid on a hammer, and so contribute some money to a good cause, or simply waste the money on myself and a trip, and have fun. See friends, but end up without a hammer, and with less of a donation. (I directly sent a donation earlier.) And now there's a third option. I guess I better look into trip plans, and see if casa jstan will be open. Last time we did some plumbing. Philosophical conundrums...
This is post #555 - does that make me 5/6 as evil as say FatTrad?
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 1, 2012 - 10:43am PT
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Donations: Money, gear, work
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H / Hood Mtn. Adv.
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Gal / Catherine Connor(?)
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
rlf / Robert Fonda
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzolas (artwork)
Randy Vogel - guidebooks
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Socialbolter - new Riverside guidebooks
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Charles Cole - Five Ten
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products – luggage
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mike Ousley / Moria Ousley
Anthony Ho
Brooke Sandahl/Metolius
Nardo / Bernardo Gatti
Brandon Shafer-Zatko
Mtnmun
Steve Strong
Nathan Smith/ Liberty Mtn.
Matt Selman
Kris Thompson
Yvonne Gaines
Holland Deyo
Jeff Vargen
John Canby
Can’t Say/ Pat Nay
Zip
Zanders
Gennadiy Vakula
Chris Schmitt
Eric Mount
PhilG
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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More goods received thanks to our very own PhilG!
Was expecting just the vintage and collectors addition of "A climber's guide to Joshua Tree national Monument" by John Wolfe & Bob Dominick but also received.....
"Southern California Sport Climbing Williamson Rock" by Troy Mayr & Anthony Sweeney
"Classic Rock Climbs Red Rocks", Falcon Guide
And staple of any SoCal Climber the 1992 "Joshua Tree Rock Climbing Guide" by Randy Vogel.
This is a nice selection of guides. Good references for duplicates or the Red Guide for collectors which is in EXCELLENT, LIKE NEW condition!
Thanks Again Phil!
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Abend
Social climber
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Red Guide for collectors
Lets bump the Red JT guide. Opening at $25
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Anyone interested in this?
Rock & Ice
Volume One
Number One
March 1984
Appears to be in very good condition. A little faded.
Articles about/written by, and pics of/taken by:
John Harlin, Alex Lowe, Jeff Lowe, John Long, Pat Ament, Jim Blanford, George Bracksieck, Neal Kaptain, Jennifer Lowe, Neils Anders Thorn, Layton Kor, John Weaver, Larry Dalke, Bob Culp, Bob Dylan, Ivon Chouinard, Baker Armstrong, Dan Doody, Royal Robbins, John Gill, Chuck Pratt, Rearick, Larry, Huntley, Bob Godfrey, Dudley Chelton, Alec Sharp, Joanne and Jorge Urioste, etc; etc;
Cover photo is Alex Lowe making the first ascent of the 150 foot free-standing "Fang," near Vail, Colorado. Photo taken by Jennifer Lowe.
Great article written by Pat Ament called: Kor Spelled Backwards is RO(C)K
This is probably worth between 10-20K, but i would be willing to let it go for far less, with all proceeds going to Todd.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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I've got it, but does the Wolf guide have the original map in the back?
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 1, 2012 - 09:52pm PT
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Check for "The Map."
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Interesting thing about the Wolfe guide at the CalPoly Library was it had hand written comments from him in the margins. In some ways I wish I would have liberated it. Or, as Abbie Hoffman said, steal this book.
rlf, I'm going to give you a run for the money on that book.
Bid on the guide is $100.00
(Is it Wolf or Wolfe?)
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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"The Map"
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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pics aren't the best, so give me a yell about specifics.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Games Climbers Play is a classic.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Oh sh#t JohnTP, I'm sorry, I wasn't implying I wanted it, I already have it! Please make sure the lower bid stays, not the new one.
My apologies for the misunderstanding.
Robert
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Red Guide update: Crisp, excellent condition, no writings, no marks, no tears, corners crisp.............No map.
To quote Russ, "that thing is tight". Looks like the bidding has started online for this little gem. Cool with me, it's all about raising cash!
Johntp for $100 is that where we're at?
Nice!
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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It is Wolfe. And Dominick. And a lot of Vogel.
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Red guide, I bid $150.00 with map?
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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^^^^^^
Great bid Fogarty but for clarity - the Red Josh Guide has the sleeve for the map........but unfortunately, NO Map.
Revise bids as needed and a big thanks to PhilG for the donation, this is a hot item!
~Sooze
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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I'm in for $100.00 on the red book w/o the map. And just getting started......
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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^^^^
i will supply a copy of the red book map at no additional charge to winning bidder. map appears to be in good condition, with a slight tear on border.
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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$150.00 with copy of map!
I would pay more for the orange one?
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ATS
Social climber
escondido, ca
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Orange guidebook, red guidebook? Printing dates?
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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red book
1st june, 1979
2nd july, 1982
3rd march, 1984
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ATS
Social climber
escondido, ca
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Got it Zip. My copy is a bit older than that.
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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The Guide generously donated by PhilG is the 1st edition print date June, 1979. Still no- map.
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Abend
Social climber
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Red Book bid for $175
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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$200.00 with copy of zips map, all for the Gordon's.
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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1. According to Royal Robbins, he wrote an early guide to Joshua Tree in appr. 1958. No copies are know to have survived.
2. John Wolfe published a small paperback guide in 1970 (80pp) which had the same cover art as the one above. It was orange and had less than 100 routes. According to Woody Stark and others, it was to be a collaborative effort and they provided information. Ultimately, Wolfe ended up publishing it on his own.
3. Wolfe reprinted the 1970 guide in 1973 and it looks almost identical, but has the 1973 date and a correction to Damper (rating changed from 5.6 to 5.9).
4. Wolfe produces Orange Vinyl cover guide with Bob Dominick in 1976.
5. A limited Hardback edition of this guide (with dust jacket) was also printed.
6. Wolfe and Dominick update again in 1978, with Red Vinyl cover. This went through 3 different printings (all marked as such). A limited 4th Blue vinyl cover edition was also produced.
7. A Supplement to the 1976 guide was produced that effectively turned the Orange 1976 guide into a 1978 guide -- these guides had removable pages with a screw-post binding. As a result, very few complete 1976 guides remain intact.
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ATS
climber
escondido, ca
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Mine is the orange book, first printing of the 2nd edition, December 1976 (with map;-)) and an old price tag inside that says 12.50
I purchased it from an online used book dealer, which to them was just another book. Condition is grade A
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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'70 is paperback while the '76 was the vinyl cover with post binding (but still orange).
Sandbag city!
Interesting to note that the Old Woman was referred to as "North Fourth" as well.
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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I still remember like it was yesterday standing on the last bong I had that would fit, contemplating the next half of the climb and no more gear.
Fortunately it's a bit easier in stiff klettershuh than modern footwear.
"beginners route" my ass.
You are being retorical Locker.
You know who it is.
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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Why step over unidentifiable body parts, used diapers and soiled underwear when I can go chossineering on dirt clods with Todd?
Don't worry Locker
We'll find you a GUD one!
Yer gonna die!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 2, 2012 - 07:59pm PT
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CHECK OUT THESE "DOPE" SHIRTS FOR AUCTION
Dope Miller Equipment, purveyors of trick haul bags, chalk, Moses Ent. big wall equip., shirts and rental big wall packages has agreed to contribute to the TG Fund effort. They have a selection of cool on topic shirts which they have offered to auction for the Fund. Check them out and make an offer.
We will have 5 each in any size of the Midnight Lightning and the El Cap models as seen below for a total of 10 shirts.
Yes they actually rent complete big wall equipment packages. That means you can fly from anywhere in the world with a reasonable luggage load, rent the package and send. You'll have to deal with the "snail eye" on your own!
I forgot to say how reasonably priced this is. Dude, there is even a waste disposal system. Very green.
Thanks to Jeff Vargen for hooking this up.
You can e-mail me, DE, at devansbike@earthlink.net with bids or questions.
check them out at....
http://dopemiller.com/
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mine is the orange book, first printing of the 2nd edition, December 1976 (with map;-)) and an old price tag inside that says 12.50
I purchased it from an online used book dealer, which to them was just another book. Condition is grade A
Are you offering it to support Dave's effort or just swinging it around?
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ATS
climber
escondido, ca
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Just "swinging it around" John, but thanks for asking.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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ATS-
Thanks for the clarification. Hope you did not take any offense; I was just joshing (pun intended).
Sooze; put me in for $200.00 for the red Wolfe/Domonick Guide.
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ATS
climber
Mountain Project
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No worries John. I help out with the Josh page of Mountain Project and like to collect goodies that pertain.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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I still remember like it was yesterday standing on the last bong I had that would fit, contemplating the next half of the climb and no more gear.
Fortunately it's a bit easier in stiff klettershuh than modern footwear.
"beginners route" my ass.
You are being retorical Locker.
You know who it is.
Seems like there may be a larger story here. Care to share?
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Mimi
climber
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Looks to me like he did share.
A rockin' time always in Josh. The Mojave that time of year is magical day and night.
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Hey Johntp, great bid but it looks like Fogarty has you beat (on time) with the same $200 bid. Bump it!
Zip, you're still willing to donate the map? If so, get with me about sending it so I can put it in with the guide.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Doh!! So much for reeding comprhenshun...
Make it $250.00 for the red JT guide.
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RtM
climber
DHS
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All that guide history is sweet! thanks guys! I have a 1970 Wolfe guide, signed and dated (8-23-1970) by John Wolfe. I also have the 1979 edition, owned and signed by Mona Stahl - with the map!!! (thems ain't fer sale tho!)
I have a few guides to donate on behalf of KDA and Wolverine. When is this shindig again?
I heard that the roof was completed a while ago, are you guys working to pay off his mortgage now?
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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"I heard that the roof was completed a while ago, are you guys working to pay off his mortgage now?"
Ah no. For the time being we're trying to pay for the electrical I'm doing so there will still be a house that needs a roof. SandSnow & I have rebuilt the main panel and took out some really bad stuff.
Early in the week Todd called me and said he had no hot water. I went over and check the wiring into the water heater and it's a good thing I did. It was a cluster f*#k that had been arc faulting and could have easily lead to a fire. Whoever installed it should either be a slow motion serial arsonist, or just not play with electricity. It was bad. Fixed now, but there is a ton more to do.
All the light switches and receptacles in the house need to be replaced.
And, somebody needs to step up and help out with some of the plumbing. I can help out with the Swamp Coolers that all need a rehab, but there are some other issues that need to be addressed.
Anyone else care to step up?
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Anyone? Can't stand looking at the Donald.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 5, 2012 - 12:18am PT
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Bad hair day.
We better bury him!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Bump the Wolfe Guide?
Dave, did you get my latest?
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Bill Mc Kirgan
Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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So just to be sure: the Gordon Family Home still needs a new roof?
If the roof is still needed I'll be making my final plans to be there with my tool belt ready to anything to help the group achieve the goal.
I understand there could be too many volunteers for the house to support.
Too many hands is always a welcome complication for a roofing party. However, too much pride in work assignments or expectations can cause conflict.
In the interest of promoting a positive vibe I promise to joyously follow or lead any task from tear-off, and clean-up to installing shingles and flashing.
So, if the roof party is on I'll be checking with my boss to see if I can get some time off to join the fun.
Thanks,
Bill
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Hey Bill, thanks for the offer. The roof has already been taken care of. Currently the last 2 major issues are the electrical (which I'm handling) and the plumbing (nobody is handling).
Thanks again.
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Bill Mc Kirgan
Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Thanks RLF,
I'd been following the thread not so closely and got mixed messages.
Glad the Gordon's have a sound roof plus many other important upgrades. I'm sad that I could not be there to help with the roof, but glad it is taken care of and will be sending a modest donation to help defray some of the costs.
--edit-- Wish I could do the plumbing, but in that area I'm a total n00b.
--Bill
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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Robert, got the one toilet fixed and the other replaced.
The new one still needs grout and a new connecting hose.
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Checks, cash and material donations can be sent to me at:
TG Fund. c/o David Evans
1931 Rollingstone Ln.
Tustin, CA 92780
Not sure I can make it to the party but a copy of my book, Desert Towers, is on its way.
Cheers,
Crusher
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Don't miss those great vintage guides (or the new ones)
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Great picture of Mona, the VW (and you in back?), the 1970 guide, and some guy holding it. ;)
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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OPEN FOR BIDDING NOW
If you collect or are interested in the history of guidebooks, here is an item you can't be without. Tons of information about guidebooks as well as detailed information about every known (then 1993) California and Arizona guidebook.
Limited printing -- now well out of print. Have a few copies in my personal library.
Signed (of course).
Starting at $10.00
I will mail to winner. Money should be sent to DEE for the Gordon Ranch Rehabilitation Project.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Cool deal Wendell, looks like we're getting somewhere!
I would like to clear up some possible confusion with this fundraiser.
This is not just about a roof or some electrical. This is about raising some money for somebody who gave to the climbing community by allowing his home to be overrun by pretty much any random "climber" who happened through the door.
Over the years, Todd shelled out a lot of money from his own pocket to pay for utilities and god knows what else.
It's time to give back! It makes no difference what he ultimately does with the funds. This is a THANK YOU TODD party/fundraiser.
Hats off to you Todd, you're a great friend!!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 6, 2012 - 10:06pm PT
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What rlf said.
Johntp- Not sure about the latest.
Rob, love the photo. Your mom looks great. Marge said "she does not look like an outdoor woman!"
Thanks Crusher, love the book. I read it already.
"Nice party hat Crusher." Remember that??? (circa 1979?)
Cool guide guide, Randy!
Fattrad, is it really you?
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Yep...she cleaned up better than her scruffy son in the back ;-)
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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"Fattrad, is it really you?"
Not the real thing, but an incredible simulation...
Fatty is fine in my book. He sent me a pack for a guide who had his gear ripped off, and when it wasn't needed, asked me to give it to someone who was in need.
It went to a 15 year old daughter of a friend of mine who needed a pack for school outdoor trips. It may have been just an old pack to him, but to her it was the world.
Aces in my book regardless of what he may post!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 6, 2012 - 10:26pm PT
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johntp- Got it dude. Just checked PP history. What was the deal there?
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Wendall (TGT) ....heroe to the commom folk......master of the shitter.......Thank you, sir, for your hard work, donation (toilet and materiels) and a fine season (so far) at the crags this year....
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Wendell, Mon, you are the Dude. Proud Respect.....lynnie
Maybe someday life will let me out climbing again.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Good job Wendall!
Things are coming together!
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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When not fixing or installing toilets...Wendall (TGT) does alittle bit of 5th class scrambling...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, wendell tgt.... GREAT job...
well, any toilet getting fixed, is a great job:
great as to hard to do... and great as to being well-needed...
but this was extra great, being that YOU did it for a friend...
:)
many jobs well done here, as to donations, time, and oh so
very much more...
god bless...
prayers for the whole party to go smooth and be very
special indeed... :)
:)
*love checking in here... just had a chance to write a bit,
this eve... well--this MORNING, as i reckon it really is here...
:))
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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dee ee-
Forwarded you the transaction data to your dave bike email addy. Let me know if there is a problemo.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 8, 2012 - 12:20pm PT
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jtp, didn't get it. Nothing in spam either.
devansbike@earthlink.net
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 8, 2012 - 04:16pm PT
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KILLER NEW BOOK AUCTION
I would like to offer this brand new autographed copy of Crusher Bartlett's magnum opus "DESERT TOWERS."
Thanks Crusher!
DE
devansbike@earthlink.net
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Calling all Arties!!
We need a logo for the event. Be creative something (which I'm not) something that can go on some various print stuff like flyers, fold-outs, auction pages etc.
We may also need it to be printed or screened onto a top-secret item. If we get the top-secret item details is firmed up more info will be posted. In the meantime, can we get some options posted to chose from?
Figure that this logo may need to be screened onto something so maybe no larger than 3" square maybe 3 1/3" x 2" max?
Include text for the event in some format:
Gordon Family Fundraiser
Joshua Tree, CA
April 21, 2012
I'm climbing today (yeah!!!) Do your best and if you have questions (I'm hoping not as that's really all the info I have) Russ should be able to field questions.
Right honey?
Thanks everyone - excited to see what you come up with!
~Sooze
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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dee ee-
I'll look into it. I'm assuming you did not get the paypal. Did you also not receive my email with the transaction info? Just trying to get some facts.
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Mar 10, 2012 - 02:05am PT
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Logo Bump.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 10, 2012 - 11:41pm PT
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johntp, did get PP. Did not get explanation.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 11, 2012 - 08:01am PT
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 12, 2012 - 07:39pm PT
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Donations: Money, gear, work
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H / Hood Mtn. Adv.
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Gal / Catherine Connor(?)
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
rlf / Robert Fonda
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzolas (artwork)
Randy Vogel - guidebooks
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Socialbolter - new Riverside guidebooks
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Charles Cole - Five Ten
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products – luggage
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mike Ousley / Moria Ousley
Anthony Ho
Brooke Sandahl/ Metolius
Nardo / Bernardo Gatti
Brandon Shafer-Zatko
Mtnmun
Steve Strong
Nathan Smith/ Liberty Mtn.
Matt Selman
Kris Thompson
Yvonne Gaines
Holland Deyo
Jeff Vargen/ Dope Miller Equipment
John Canby
Can’t Say/ Pat Nay
Zip
Zanders
Gennadiy Vakula
Chris Schmitt
Eric Mount
Tom Michael/ Hummerchine
Blake Cazier/ Stephanie Love…Positive Energy for Youth
Graham Shelton/ E-Z Up
Al Hoblit
Ian Gill
Pat Brennan
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 12, 2012 - 08:24pm PT
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dee ee-
I just sent you a small cash donation via PayPal. I will be in attendance, as well.
Ron & Dennis Gomez & Lynnie-I'll be there with my supply of Bohemia! You bring the limes!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 12, 2012 - 08:30pm PT
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My climbing gear is like the American Express card...I don't leave home without it! See you there!
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Mar 13, 2012 - 06:48pm PT
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BREAKING NEWS!!!!
This just in......update to Joshua Tree Red Guide Auction item. Thanks to Zip who donated time, expense and a master print we have received a full size color copy on thick paper-stock of the missing map that belongs with the guide.
The map has been expertly folded just as an original and placed in the back sleeve of the book.
Last and highest bid was $250. Bid on people bid.
~Susan
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 13, 2012 - 07:56pm PT
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Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon (not a guest)
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmnkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchy
16. RussWalling
17. Flouride
18. Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leichtfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Ferretlegger
29. Bill McKirgan
30. goatboy smellz
31. H
32. Paul Parker
33. Ron Gomez
34. Jim Bridwell
35. Dave Yerian
36. Hashbro
37. Murf
38. Sooze
39. Steve West
40. Dennis Gomez
41. happiegirl
42. Riley Wyna
43. Gal
44. Cosmiccragsman
45. Dimes
46. Fitness Coach
47. Mtnmun
48. Dana Eubanks
49. 10b4me
50. Louie
51. Valarie Heredi
52. Steve Swan
53. and friends
54. Steve Belford
55. Karen Roseme
56. LEB
57. Wallflower
58. El Marinero
59. sethsquatch76
60. Sabra
61. neebee
62. iTodd aka Todd Battey
63. healyje
64. ATS
65. drljefe
66. Dr. Sprock
67. justthemaid
68. happiegirl
68. Lovegasoline
69. Mike Casper
70. Tucker
71. Debbie Walden
72. Tim Pinar
73. Brett Pinar
74. Penny Pinar
75. Kelly Vaught
76. Frank Bentwood
77. Stephanie Cassalaro
78. Will Cassalaro
79. James Lostlen
80. Sarah Lostlen
81. Cody Dolnick
82. Rebecca Russell
83. Michelle Russo
84. Alley Welsh
85. Beck Gordon
86. Shelby Beardsley
87. Andrew Jones
88. Gina Bararra
89. Richard Bararra
90. Mike Lechlinski
91. Mari Gingery
92. Taylor Diehl
93. Jabber Suleman
94. Sullly
95. Largo
96. Blitzo
97. Robert Bolton aka Bob
98. klk
99. khanom
100. Vicky
101. Kevin Daniels
102. Moonie aka Doug Munoz aka Moonfuzz
103. Fogarty
104. Jim Angione aka “Slim Jim” aka “The Flangeman”
105. Scott Cosgrove aka Coz
106. Dr. Tom Michael aka Hummerchine
107. the climber formerly known as AJ
108. Chez
109. Can’t Say
110. wstmrnclmr
111. Keith Patterson
112. Melanie Petrone
113. Cragman
114. Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
115. Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
Donations: Money, gear, work
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H / Hood Mtn. Adv.
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Gal / Catherine Connor(?)
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
rlf / Robert Fonda
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzolas (artwork)
Randy Vogel - guidebooks
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Socialbolter - new Riverside guidebooks
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Charles Cole - Five Ten
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products – luggage
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mike Ousley / Moria Ousley
Anthony Ho
Brooke Sandahl/ Metolius
Nardo / Bernardo Gatti
Brandon Shafer-Zatko
Mtnmun
Steve Strong
Nathan Smith/ Liberty Mtn.
Matt Selman
Kris Thompson
Yvonne Gaines
Holland Deyo
Jeff Vargen/ Dope Miller Equipment
John Canby
Can’t Say/ Pat Nay
Zip
Zanders
Gennadiy Vakula
Chris Schmitt
Eric Mount
Tom Michael/ Hummerchine
Blake Cazier/ Stephanie Love…Positive Energy for Youth
Graham Shelton/ E-Z Up
Al Hoblit
Ian Gill
Pat Brennan
Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 13, 2012 - 10:54pm PT
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Well damn, if the map for the Wolfe Guide is expertly folded I'll bumpy bumpy to $275.
Way back when, that book in the Cal Poly library got me thru the boredom of college. As a noob to SoCal, it really was interesting to read his handwritten comments in the margins.
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Mar 13, 2012 - 11:12pm PT
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Thanks John! And you laugh but Zip did a really nice job getting it printed and folded it perfect. It's probably nicer than the original.
~Susan
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 13, 2012 - 11:18pm PT
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Susan, I don't laugh at zip's efforts. I may make a a joke but I do not take his work lightly.
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Mar 13, 2012 - 11:57pm PT
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I knew you were joking and your very generous bids are the proof of that pudding.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 14, 2012 - 09:53pm PT
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Cheers Susan-
Just felt a bump in price was due in appreciation of zip's work to enhance the offer.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Mar 14, 2012 - 10:22pm PT
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thx.
actually, folding the map was the crux.
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Mar 14, 2012 - 10:50pm PT
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More swag arrived from our Corporate sponsors. Big thanks to....
Beaver at Prana
Brooke at Metolius
Charles Cole, Adidas, Kelsey, Lisa Guindon et al. at Five Ten
Wills Young - Bishop Bouldering Guide
More committments today from
Nikwax
The Gear Co-Op
Lowa
Jansport
Bring checks cash or smartphones (PayPal)for purchases. This event is going to have some great items for the Silent Auction. Bring CASH for raffle tickets - ropes, hardware, guidebooks, softgoods and more for raffle prizes!!!
edit: This just in Evolv has also committed to sponsorship! Come to the event to bid on Evolve shoes and othe swag!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 15, 2012 - 01:43am PT
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Donations: Money, gear, work
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H / Hood Mtn. Adv.
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Gal / Catherine Connor(?)
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
rlf / Robert Fonda
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzalez (artwork)
Randy Vogel - guidebooks
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Socialbolter - new Riverside guidebooks
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products – luggage
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mike Ousley / Moria Ousley
Anthony Ho
Brooke Sandahl / Metolius
Nardo / Bernardo Gatti
Brandon Shafer-Zatko
Mtnmun
Steve Strong
Nathan Smith / Liberty Mtn.
Matt Selman
Kris Thompson
Yvonne Gaines
Holland Deyo
Jeff Vargen / Dope Miller Equipment
John Canby
Can’t Say / Pat Nay
Zip
Zanders
Gennadiy Vakula
Chris Schmitt
Eric Mount
Tom Michael / Hummerchine
Blake Cazier / Stephanie Love…Positive Energy for Youth
Graham Shelton / E-Z Up
Al Hoblit
Ian Gill
Pat Brennan
Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
Jeff Elfont / Fattrad
Maureen Maguire / Lucky Pink
Sebastian and Tobias Wolfe
Beaver / Prana
Charles Cole, Lisa Guindon, Kelsey et. Al. / Five Ten-Adidas
Wills Young / Bishop Bouldering Guide
Nikwax
The Gear Co-Op
Lowa
Jansport
Evolv
Steve "Crusher" Bartlett / Desert Towers
Anders Ouram / Mighty Hiker / "Anonymous Canucklehead"
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 15, 2012 - 11:42am PT
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Hey Yo.
Anyone left off the donor or guest list PLEASE feel free to remind me.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 16, 2012 - 12:09am PT
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hey there say....
welllllllllll, as to this quote:
Hey Yo.
Anyone left off the donor or guest list PLEASE feel free to remind me.
i coulddddddddddddd add, my last name i spelled wrong, ;)
gonzalez... it is supposed to be, :)
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 16, 2012 - 12:04pm PT
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Thanks Neebee, I don't know where I got that spelling. I must have been cross-eyed tired!
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Mar 16, 2012 - 05:45pm PT
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This is going to be a blast! I can't wait to see whats at the sale table. You guys can count on my support there too.
I wanted bump this to the front page for all the hard work Dave, Susan and all the others behind the scene that are making this happen. I am looking forward to the new and improved Casa Gordino.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 16, 2012 - 10:07pm PT
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Any interest? Not sure if I want to let this go. Need to see how much it will generate.
Makes for a really fine back scratcher...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Mar 16, 2012 - 11:21pm PT
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So I guess it's about time to talk about FOOD. Anyone want to help? Just about a month away and need to start the planning process. lynnie
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Mar 17, 2012 - 12:05am PT
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I have 5 acres here;...you can camp on the property;....there are many lovely quiet spots......please feel free to camp here;...especially if you have been drinking. You can camp here Fri and/or Sat.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Mar 17, 2012 - 12:26am PT
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but not in Todd's neighbor's yard, like last time.
we got tooled pretty early.
little old lady reported a possible dead hippy in her front yard.
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Mar 17, 2012 - 01:21am PT
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Johntp. I sent you a pm.
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PhilG
Trad climber
The Circuit, Tonasket WA
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Mar 17, 2012 - 11:13am PT
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Just a question and a bump.
I'm I still the high bidder on: Superstitions Select by Greg Opland?
Sorry, I can't tell by reading the thread.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 18, 2012 - 12:19am PT
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little old lady reported a possible dead hippy in her front yard.
Classic!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 18, 2012 - 03:00pm PT
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I HAVE A COUPLE OF ITEMS TO ADD TO THE FOR SALE LIST.
1- MSR XGK stove- with rebuild kit, wind screens, pump, No fuel bottle., pot gripper
I tested the stove and pump, it works fine
1- Bluewater rope bag- new, has ground cloth and tie in loops
1- Primus water bottle
1- Mountain Gear water bottle
7- pieces Mad Rock resole rubber
8- pieces of rand rubber
devansbike@earthlink.net
Thanks to Locker and Fattrad.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Mar 18, 2012 - 03:20pm PT
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Are Happie's bags still available? I want one!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 19, 2012 - 08:21am PT
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Happie's bags are sweet.
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John Butler
Social climber
SLC, Utah
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Mar 19, 2012 - 11:38am PT
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One of Happie's most spectacular creations:
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Mar 19, 2012 - 04:30pm PT
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Happie is donating two bags to the event. Available for Silent Auction! If she doesn't, I'll post the designs once they come in so you can see what they are.
~Susan
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Mar 19, 2012 - 05:12pm PT
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Thanks Susan. I wanted to find out if we were doing it at Todd's or online.
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Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
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Mar 19, 2012 - 06:27pm PT
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I have been in touch with Susan, and here is a logo I did for the event, check it out...
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grover
climber
Northern Mexico
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Mar 19, 2012 - 06:28pm PT
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Looks cool Gal.
Nice work!
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Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
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Mar 19, 2012 - 07:07pm PT
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Sweet, thanks! Yes Locker, I think T-shirts are being planned...
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 19, 2012 - 09:49pm PT
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Thanks Happie!
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Mar 20, 2012 - 01:52am PT
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A big thank you to Gal for donating her time to design a logo for the event. I know for certain it took her a while to fine tune it and I love how it turned out! I love it soooo much that I'm working with her for a similar logo for our business! Anyone here in need of graphic artwork, she may be your "Gal".
Looks like there is some interest in T-shirts? I'm considering either pre-printing some (need to talk to Dave about that first) and/or pre-order variety similar to what Nature does for the Sushi-fest shirts.
Anyone want to save me a few hours and do the research on a good online printer that has small minimum orders? Keep in mind us girls want ladies t-shirts and tanks made for real size women not 14 year old girls.
Anyone want to work the t-shirt project?
Thanks Gal - I've said it once, twice a thousand times......I love the work you did!!
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Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
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Mar 20, 2012 - 02:39pm PT
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Thanks Susan! I like the way the logo turned out. This party is going to be the party of all parties-looking forward to it-and a lot of good fundraising is happening! Also looking forward to meeting those of you I only see here on the Supertopo.
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Mar 20, 2012 - 04:15pm PT
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Susan, I like Zazzle a lot, but many of the women's styles do run rather small. They are good about telling you up front which ones they are.
Wish I could join everyone at the fundraiser but I will be with east coast relatives in Las Vegas that whole week.
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Mar 20, 2012 - 11:47pm PT
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Susan, Guido and Ihateplastic are both tee shirt printers. Maybe they can help out. Although Guido may be on NZ.
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hossjulia
Social climber
Eastside (of the Tetons)
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Mar 21, 2012 - 02:03am PT
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Guess I better post my official participation in this great event.
Will probably get in the week before and can certainly help out with what ever needs to be done.
I don't have a list of stuff yet for the fund raising, but will try to compile one soon. May just show up with a couple of things.
Anyone interested in vintage Ramer gear? Not usable. I might be talked into giving up some of my collection for the cause.
The T-shirt design is awesome! I want one.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 21, 2012 - 08:12pm PT
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UPDATE
Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon (not a guest)
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmnkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchy
16. RussWalling
17. Flouride
18. Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leichtfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Ferretlegger
29. Bill McKirgan
30. goatboy smellz
31. H
32. Paul Parker
33. Ron Gomez
34. Jim Bridwell
35. Dave Yerian
36. Hashbro
37. Murf
38. Sooze
39. Steve West
40. Dennis Gomez
41. happiegirl
42. Riley Wyna
43. Gal
44. Cosmiccragsman
45. Dimes
46. Fitness Coach
47. Mtnmun
48. Dana Eubanks
49. 10b4me
50. Louie
51. Valarie Heredi
52. Steve Swan
53. and friends
54. Steve Belford
55. Karen Roseme
56. LEB
57. Wallflower
58. El Marinero
59. sethsquatch76
60. Sabra
61. neebee
62. iTodd aka Todd Battey
63. healyje
64. ATS
65. drljefe
66. Dr. Sprock
67. justthemaid
68. happiegirl
68. Lovegasoline
69. Mike Casper
70. Tucker
71. Debbie Walden
72. Tim Pinar
73. Brett Pinar
74. Penny Pinar
75. Kelly Vaught
76. Frank Bentwood
77. Stephanie Cassalaro
78. Will Cassalaro
79. James Lostlen
80. Sarah Lostlen
81. Cody Dolnick
82. Rebecca Russell
83. Michelle Russo
84. Alley Welsh
85. Beck Gordon
86. Shelby Beardsley
87. Andrew Jones
88. Gina Bararra
89. Richard Bararra
90. Mike Lechlinski
91. Mari Gingery
92. Taylor Diehl
93. Jabber Suleman
94. Sullly
95. Largo
96. Blitzo
97. Robert Bolton aka Bob
98. klk
99. khanom
100. Vicky
101. Kevin Daniels
102. Moonie aka Doug Munoz aka Moonfuzz
103. Fogarty
104. Jim Angione aka “Slim Jim” aka “The Flangeman”…Slimmy
105. Scott Cosgrove aka Coz
106. Dr. Tom Michael aka Hummerchine
107. the climber formerly known as AJ
108. Chez
109. Can’t Say
110. wstmrnclmr
111. Keith Patterson
112. Melanie Petrone
113. Cragman
114. Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
115. Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
116. Maureen Maguire/ Lucky Pink
117. Sebastian and Tobias Wolf
118. Kathy Evans and posse
119. Jeff Sewell and close friend!
120. hossjulia
Donations: Money, gear, work
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H / Hood Mtn. Adv.
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Gal / Catherine Connor(?)
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
rlf / Robert Fonda
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzalez (artwork)
Randy Vogel - guidebooks
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Socialbolter - new Riverside guidebooks
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Charles Cole - Five Ten
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products – luggage
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mike Ousley / Moria Ousley
Anthony Ho
Brooke Sandahl/ Metolius
Nardo / Bernardo Gatti
Brandon Shafer-Zatko
Mtnmun
Steve Strong
Nathan Smith/ Liberty Mtn.
Matt Selman
Kris Thompson
Yvonne Gaines
Holland Deyo
Jeff Vargen/ Dope Miller Equipment
John Canby
Can’t Say/ Pat Nay
Zip
Zanders
Gennadiy Vakula
Chris Schmitt
Eric Mount
Tom Michael/ Hummerchine
Blake Cazier/ Stephanie Love…Positive Energy for Youth
Graham Shelton/ E-Z Up
Al Hoblit
Ian Gill
Pat Brennan
Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
Maureen Maguire/ Lucky Pink
Sebastian and Tobias Wolfe
Beaver/ Prana
Charles Cole, Lisa Guindon, Kelsey et. Al./ Five Ten-Adidas
Wills Young/ Bishop Bouldering Guide
Nikwax
The Gear Co-Op
Lowa
Jansport
Evolve
Anders Ouram / Mighty Hiker- “Anonymous Canucklehead”
Steve “Crusher” Bartlett / Desert Towers
Studley
Gal / cgraphicart.com
Chuck Blackwell / Straightupsports
Phyliss Ponte
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Mar 21, 2012 - 08:45pm PT
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WOW we have really been fortunate with the private and corporate sponsors for the fundraiser. Such great swag has already arrived!
If you're looking for a new harness, shoes, chalk bags, new guidebooks, classic guidebooks, limited edition guidebooks, collector guidebooks, signed coffee-table books, climbing apparel, tech wash, personal waste bags, climbing equipment,salsa, dream-catchers, ropes, rope bags, stealth rubber knee pads.......... the list just keeps on growing!
Be sure to Bring Cash, Checkbooks & smartphones with Paypal App for this event! You won't want to miss such great times for an even better cause.
More details to come but over $3,000 worth of retail items have been received with many more to come from committed sponsors. Keep watching as the list and items grow!
Salsa sponsored by:
John aka Pocoloco1 http://www.chiloschile.com
Guidebooks sponsored by:
Randy Vogel
Marty Lewis, Maximus Press http://www.maximuspress.com
Greg Opland aka Steelmonkey
Louie Anderson aka Socalbolter
PhilG Collection
Wills Young, Bishop bouldering http://www.bishopbouldering.info
Climbing shoes sponsored by:
Fiveten http://fiveten.com
Scarpa http://www.scarpa.com
Evolv http://www.evolvsports.com
Apparel sponsored by:
Fiveten http://fiveten.com
Metolius http://www.metoliusclimbing.com
Evolv http://www.evolvsports.com
Prana http://www.prana.com
Pocoloco1 http://www.chiloschile.com
WideFetish http://widefetish.com
Harnesses sponsored by:
Petzl http://www.petzl.com/us
Metolius http://www.metoliusclimbing.com
Softgoods sponsored by:
Petzl http://www.petzl.com/us
Evolv http://www.evolvsports.com
Metolius http://www.metoliusclimbing.com
Prana http://www.prana.com
Extras sponsored by:
Fiveten Stealth knee pads http://fiveten.com
Nikwax Down, tech and other washes http://www.nikwax.com
RESTOP personal waste system http://www.whennaturecalls.com
Fish Products custom luggage & chalk http://www.fishproducts.com
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Mar 21, 2012 - 11:26pm PT
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Family oriented..... man have WE come a long way!! Could you have imagined us saying Family Oriented in the 70's Craig???
Peace
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Mar 21, 2012 - 11:47pm PT
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Ha ha ha ha...
Occupy Hemmingway Buttress!!!
One of the last times I was at HB, a group of like 12 SoCal climbers all piled into the base of the wall, dropping their packs on TOP of all our stuff and someone even made off with my guidebook, which I was lucky to see as I was rapping off so I could get it back. Would be fun to be on the other side for a change of pace.
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Mar 23, 2012 - 07:21pm PT
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More guidebook goods from the PhilG collection! A little something for everyone. Items to be auctioned off at the event unless there is something you're just dying to get beforehand. If so, contact me or post up your interest.
Thanks Phil!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Mar 23, 2012 - 07:27pm PT
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Not sure it's important, but in case it's needed for a count, I wanted to reiterate that BrassNuts and I will be there. Think that post may have gotten lost in the 100s of them. See everyone soon!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Mar 23, 2012 - 11:52pm PT
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Happie,
Sweet chalk bags. Better than half we sell at Nomads.
Dee ee, sent a post a while back about the food for the event with no response. What do you think? Go with Todd's suggestion of store bought pizza's or should we try to muster up some volunteers? Cheers, lynnie
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philo
Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
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Mar 24, 2012 - 01:43pm PT
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BIG PARTY AT THE GORDON RANCH APRIL 21, 2012
Once again, we are trying to raise some money to fix the roof at THE RANCH, have a memorable party, replace their dead mini-van and more.
EVERYONE IS INVITED! Including Stonemasters, Uplanders, wanna-bes, Sheep Buggerers, those mysterious folk from San Diego, RADs, BGR, Banditos, Valley boys, Euros, Asians, Latinos, American Alpine Clubbers, Mazamas, Vulgarians, Buff Alpine clubbers, Sierra Clubbers, boulderers and even Canadians and Newfoundlanders, not to mention people from Florida. This means you!
In the continuing philanthropic tradition we will be having a giant party at The Gordon residence at 9561 Starr Ln., Joshua Tree, CA on April 21, 2012.
It's beginning to look like I will be able to make this incredible shindiggitydoo. Have any dates or details changed since the op? I have been fairly distracted and not keeping up.
Ron Gomez posted..
Family oriented..... man have WE come a long way!! Could you have imagined us saying Family Oriented in the 70's Craig???
Peace That cracked me up.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 24, 2012 - 06:27pm PT
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Lynne, I will try and rally some folks.
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Mar 24, 2012 - 09:20pm PT
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Lynnie! there are several posts in the L O N G list of posts from folks willing to help with Kitchen duty. I sent you a pm about 3 weeks ago or so. I think you have a crew of at least 4 or 5 people but I have not looked through the thread recently.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 24, 2012 - 11:41pm PT
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hey there say, dee.... and lynne... if there is somehow that i can get there... i'd help with food, but it is halfway just iffy, for me...
little things that came up, as to a few things, big and little... so can't really be counted on, but was willing... :)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Mar 25, 2012 - 12:07am PT
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Thanks Lucky Pink, Neebee and Dee ee. I have not received any messages but I don't think the Taco has the right email or whatever for me. I'd love to do this but life is more complex than the last three fundraisers so to pull this off I will need help.
My e mail is lrl-glue@prodigy.net or call me and leave a message at 760-749-8774.
Thought maybe this time instead of bbqing we would get a certain amount of people to bring crock pots of their favorite receipe....will explain more later if we have enough on board.
Love, hugs and looking forward....lynnie
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 25, 2012 - 04:06am PT
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hey there say, lynne... wow, that sounds like a good idea too...
god bless with the busy times, too...
no WONDER we NEVER hardly ever get to hear from you, >:D<
keep being that wonderful you...
will be praying for all the food stuff to work out...
:)
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go-B
climber
Habakkuk 3:19 Sozo
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Mar 25, 2012 - 11:46am PT
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Someone should give Todd some bolts, so for his next 1000 FA's he could save some cash!
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Mar 25, 2012 - 03:45pm PT
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LuckyPink,
I emailed you for recruitment but see that you have already contacted Lynne about food. I don't want to steal you so just let us know. Our raffle and auction workers need sustenance too!
~Susan
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Mar 25, 2012 - 04:13pm PT
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Alert Alert Alert! Online Guidebook Auctions to close at midnight 3/31/12
A Climber's Guide to Joshua Tree national Monument by John Wolfe & Bob Dominick. Mint condition with reproduction color map included.
Current highest bidder Johntp at $275
Superstitions Select by Greg Opland
Current highest bidder PhilG at $55
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Mar 26, 2012 - 10:27am PT
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Thanks John for donating this to the Gordinofest.
I am excited to reunite the hammer to its adz mate. Should make a happy pair. Dave you'll be getting a paypal notice soon.
Can't wait to see the new and improved Gordon ranch roof etc.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Mar 28, 2012 - 11:58am PT
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The Porta-potties have been ordered;....two of them;...one for rock climbers and one for pebble-wrestler pad people boulder climbers;......(The one for the pebble wrestlers is smaller because they climb smaller rocks....).......Locker and Blitzo are allowed to use both porta-potties.....They arrive on Friday and will be picked up on Monday,...so if you want first dibs on warming the seat or peeing on the floor;...come early....Who will be the first one to use the porta-potties......THAT is the big question.....(My son Beck is all excited about this;...he may sneek a pee before anyone else...).......Potty on! (There's a potty on the rooftop;..top of the world, ...tonite, tonite....)...
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John Butler
Social climber
SLC, Utah
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Mar 28, 2012 - 07:07pm PT
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^^^^^^^^^
I plan on trying a little DaBrim "winghatting" at JTree next week... sort of a more manly form of the flying nun thing
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Mar 28, 2012 - 09:44pm PT
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Potty-on
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Nate Smith
climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Mar 29, 2012 - 12:55pm PT
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I'll go $65. Superstitions Select by Greg Opland
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John Butler
Social climber
SLC, Utah
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Mar 29, 2012 - 03:53pm PT
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One Large T-shirt. Need it shipped
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Mar 29, 2012 - 04:02pm PT
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John Butler: got you down for one on the other thread.
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Mar 29, 2012 - 05:52pm PT
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Coming in loud and clear n00b!!!!!
(moved her to the tshirt thread....)
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Mar 29, 2012 - 07:35pm PT
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OK, I sent a note to Dave E, to get an answer as to the exact account name.
On another note, I probably won't be able to make it. Might it be possible to send a petition for people to sign, related to the Squamish gondola proposal? With a reliable volunteer to print them up, circulate and get as many signatures as possible, and mail them back? It's not like there's not enough else already going on, but perhaps?
http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1783675/Squamish-Gondola-Proposal-What-YOU-Can-Do
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Mar 29, 2012 - 08:22pm PT
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Piece of cake Mighty Hiker. I will be there for four days if you want me to help. Cheers, Lynne
I have Microsoft Word. You have my e mail. Send Dude. :DD
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Mar 30, 2012 - 02:42pm PT
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I am going to make it to the party...if the creek don't rise.
Look forward to seeing everyone again.
Put me down for a large T shirt, too.
Rick
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 30, 2012 - 11:41pm PT
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Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon (not a guest)
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmnkey
10. philo
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchy
16. RussWalling
17. Flouride
18. Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leichtfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Ferretlegger
29. Bill McKirgan
30. goatboy smellz
31. H
32. Paul Parker
33. Ron Gomez
34. Jim Bridwell
35. Dave Yerian
36. Hashbro
37. Murf
38. Sooze
39. Steve West
40. Dennis Gomez
41. happiegirl
42. Riley Wyna
43. Gal
44. Cosmiccragsman
45. Dimes
46. Fitness Coach
47. Mtnmun
48. Dana Eubanks
49. 10b4me
50. Louie
51. Valarie Heredi
52. Steve Swan
53. and friends
54. Steve Belford
55. Karen Roseme
56. LEB
57. Wallflower
58. El Marinero
59. sethsquatch76
60. Sabra
61. neebee
62. iTodd aka Todd Battey
63. healyje
64. ATS
65. drljefe
66. Dr. Sprock
67A. justthemaid
67B. MisterE
68. happiegirl
68. Lovegasoline
69. Mike Casper
70. Tucker
71. Debbie Walden
72. Tim Pinar
73. Brett Pinar
74. Penny Pinar
75. Kelly Vaught
76. Frank Bentwood
77. Stephanie Cassalaro
78. Will Cassalaro
79. James Lostlen
80. Sarah Lostlen
81. Cody Dolnick
82. Rebecca Russell
83. Michelle Russo
84. Alley Welsh
85. Beck Gordon
86. Shelby Beardsley
87. Andrew Jones
88. Gina Bararra
89. Richard Bararra
90. Mike Lechlinski
91. Mari Gingery
92. Taylor Diehl
93. Jabber Suleman
94. Sullly
95. Largo
96. Blitzo
97. Robert Bolton aka Bob
98. klk
99. khanom
100. Vicky
101. Kevin Daniels
102. Moonie aka Doug Munoz aka Moonfuzz
103. Fogarty
104. Jim Angione aka “Slim Jim” aka “The Flangeman”…Slimmy
105. Scott Cosgrove aka Coz
106. Dr. Tom Michael aka Hummerchine
107. the climber formerly known as AJ
108. Chez
109. Can’t Say
110. wstmrnclmr
111. Keith Patterson
112. Melanie Petrone
113. Cragman
114. Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
115. Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
116. Maureen Maguire/ Lucky Pink
117. Sebastian and Tobias Wolf
118. Kathy Evans and posse
119. Jeff Sewell and close friend
120. hossjulia
121. Crimpergirl
122. Brass Nuts
123. Rick A.
Donations: Money, gear, work
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H / Hood Mtn. Adv.
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Gal / Catherine Connor(?)
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
rlf / Robert Fonda
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzalez (artwork)
Randy Vogel - guidebooks
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Socialbolter - new Riverside guidebooks
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Charles Cole - Five Ten
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products – luggage
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mike Ousley / Moria Ousley
Anthony Ho
Brooke Sandahl/ Metolius
Nardo / Bernardo Gatti
Brandon Shafer-Zatko
Mtnmun
Steve Strong
Nathan Smith/ Liberty Mtn.
Matt Selman
Kris Thompson
Yvonne Gaines
Holland Deyo
Jeff Vargen/ Dope Miller Equipment
John Canby
Can’t Say/ Pat Nay
Zip
Zanders
Gennadiy Vakula
Chris Schmitt
Eric Mount
Tom Michael/ Hummerchine
Blake Cazier/ Stephanie Love…Positive Energy for Youth
Graham Shelton/ E-Z Up
Al Hoblit
Ian Gill
Pat Brennan
Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
Maureen Maguire/ Lucky Pink
Sebastian and Tobias Wolfe
Beaver/ Prana
Charles Cole, Lisa Guindon, Kelsey et. Al./ Five Ten-Adidas
Wills Young/ Bishop Bouldering Guide
Nikwax
The Gear Co-Op
Lowa
Jansport
Evolve
Anders Ouram / Mighty Hiker- “Anonymous Canucklehead”
Steve “Crusher” Bartlett / Desert Towers
Studley
Gal / cgraphicart.com
Chuck Blackwell / Straightupsports
Phyliss Ponte
Greg Lee
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Mar 31, 2012 - 12:26am PT
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Awesome fine artist Jude Bischoff (Mtnmun on supertopo)... will have a mini-art gallery showing/exhibition at the Gordo-Fest;....for your viewing pleasure;.....with any sales giving a kickback to the cause.......(and you thought is was just gonna be a bunch of old dudes standing around drinking beer.....).....I personally am very pleased with this development;.....with a killer slide show/multi media presentation by International Alpinisto Tony Yeary, Lots of cool stuff for sale or auction at "bro-deal" prices, stellar music by Poland Bros Warsaw, fine food, TWO porta-potties, Jude's fine artwork, not to mention climbing celebs like Locker and Blitzo;...it should be "an evening"......see you all soon. Check out Jude's wonderful talent here in advance;....(With this new addition;....hell,..I might even vaccum the carpet before the party;..............nahhh....just kiddin'.....)...
Check out the stellar artwork of Jude Bischoff here.....
http://www.judebischoff.com/
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Mar 31, 2012 - 12:28am PT
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Getting closer. I'll be happy to help with set up and clean up. Who all is coming early? It would be great to to hang out before the Gordofest. Mo and I will be in Ryan. PM me and let me know. We'll make room.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Mar 31, 2012 - 12:41am PT
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I'm sort of entertaining the idea of attending the shingdig..Anyone passing by my area-that can give me a ride?
hey there say, miss neebee...(-;
edit: Hey MrEric......
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 31, 2012 - 01:17am PT
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hey there say, nita.... i feel the same way, :))
hope you get it, >:D<
*got kids over, got to get up early...
have a great friday night, posting, all, :)
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MisterE
Social climber
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Mar 31, 2012 - 01:55am PT
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Under #67 you can add MisterE. I wouldn't miss this party for the world.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Sorry you aren't gonna be there, Coz......and you are welcome;....the old Gordon Ranch had it's moments;.....sometimes it was a circus......"living the life..."...
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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"How did you pass the bar????"...
I thought you meant the Mountain Room.
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Looks like we have some winners - I've combed through the last few days of posts and came up with the following. If I'm missing a bid, my apologies please advise. Othewise.........
Congratulations!
Johntp won A Climber's Guide to Joshua Tree national Monument by John Wolfe & Bob Dominick. Mint condition with reproduction color map included. for $275!
Nate Smith won Superstitions Select by Greg Opland for $65!
Please send payments to Dave Evans for your winnings, if attending the Fest I can bring the items for you then or ship if you prefer. If you're ordering T-shirts though Russ' shopping cart I can put in in with any of those as well.
Thanks guys! Great job and good $$$ for the Gordons!
~Sooze
edit: to reflect correct winner for the Sups guide
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Woops Nate Smith actually won the Superstition Guide. Hey Phil, check your email we have a "second chance offer" opportunity.
Congrats Nate and thanks for the $65 bid, sorry I missed it.
~Susan
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dave-
Tried to send you a paypal to cover the Wolfe Guide as Susan wants me to send payment to you. Paypal seems pretty f-ed up right now and I have better things to do.
I'll drop the check off when I get back in town.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 5, 2012 - 06:28pm PT
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Nate, got the $ man. Thanks.
Johntp, OK.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 6, 2012 - 01:58pm PT
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Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon (not a guest)
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmnkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchy
16. RussWalling
17. Flouride
18. Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leichtfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Ferretlegger
29. Bill McKirgan
30. goatboy smellz
31. H
32. Paul Parker
33. Ron Gomez
34. Jim Bridwell
35. Dave Yerian
36. Hashbro
37. Murf
38. Sooze
39. Steve West
40. Dennis Gomez
41. happiegirl
42. Riley Wyna
43. Gal
44. Cosmiccragsman
45. Dimes
46. Fitness Coach
47. Mtnmun
48. Dana Eubanks
49. 10b4me
50. Louie
51. Valarie Heredi
52. Steve Swan
53. and friends
54. Steve Belford
55. Karen Roseme
56. LEB
57. Wallflower
58. El Marinero
59. sethsquatch76
60. Sabra
61. neebee
62. iTodd aka Todd Battey
63. healyje
64. ATS
65. drljefe
66. Dr. Sprock
67. justthemaid
68. happiegirl
68. Lovegasoline
69. Mike Casper
70. Tucker
71. Debbie Walden
72. Tim Pinar
73. Brett Pinar
74. Penny Pinar
75. Kelly Vaught
76. Frank Bentwood
77. Stephanie Cassalaro
78. Will Cassalaro
79. James Lostlen
80. Sarah Lostlen
81. Cody Dolnick
82. Rebecca Russell
83. Michelle Russo
84. Alley Welsh
85. Beck Gordon
86. Shelby Beardsley
87. Andrew Jones
88. Gina Bararra
89. Richard Bararra
90. Mike Lechlinski
91. Mari Gingery
92. Taylor Diehl
93. Jabber Suleman
94. Sullly
95. Largo
96. Blitzo
97. Robert Bolton aka Bob
98. klk
99. khanom
100. Vicky
101. Kevin Daniels
102. Moonie aka Doug Munoz aka Moonfuzz
103. Fogarty
104. Jim Angione aka “Slim Jim” aka “The Flangeman”…Slimmy
105. Scott Cosgrove aka Coz
106. Dr. Tom Michael aka Hummerchine
107. the climber formerly known as AJ
108. Chez
109. Can’t Say
110. wstmrnclmr
111. Keith Patterson
112. Melanie Petrone
113. Cragman
114. Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
115. Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
116. Maureen Maguire/ Lucky Pink
117. Sebastian and Tobias Wolf
118. Kathy Evans and posse
119. Jeff Sewell and close friend
120. hossjulia
121. Crimpergirl
122. Brass Nuts
123. philo
124. Rick A. / Big Ricky
125. Steven and Stephanie Strong
127. Vicki and Alek Michael
129. Brian (The Captain) and Mariel Povolny
130. Greg Lee
Donations: Money, gear, work
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H / Hood Mtn. Adv.
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Gal / Catherine Connor(?)
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
rlf / Robert Fonda
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzalez (artwork)
Randy Vogel - guidebooks
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Socalbolter - new Riverside guidebooks
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Charles Cole - Five Ten
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products – luggage
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mike Ousley / Moria Ousley
Anthony Ho
Brooke Sandahl/ Metolius
Nardo / Bernardo Gatti
Brandon Shafer-Zatko
Mtnmun
Steve Strong
Nathan Smith/ Liberty Mtn.
Matt Selman
Kris Thompson
Yvonne Gaines
Holland Deyo
Jeff Vargen/ Dope Miller Equipment
John Canby
Can’t Say/ Pat Nay
Zip
Zanders
Gennadiy Vakula
Chris Schmitt
Eric Mount
Tom Michael/ Hummerchine
Blake Cazier/ Stephanie Love…Positive Energy for Youth
Graham Shelton/ E-Z Up
Al Hoblit
Ian Gill
Pat Brennan
Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
Maureen Maguire/ Lucky Pink
Sebastian and Tobias Wolfe
Beaver/ Prana
Charles Cole, Lisa Guindon, Kelsey et. Al./ Five Ten-Adidas
Wills Young/ Bishop Bouldering Guide
Nikwax
The Gear Co-Op
Lowa
Jansport
Evolve
Anders Ouram / Mighty Hiker- “Anonymous Canucklehead”
Steve “Crusher” Bartlett / Desert Towers
Studley
Gal / cgraphicart.com
Chuck Blackwell / Straightupsports
Phyliss Ponte
Greg Lee
Rick Accomazzo
Steve Swan
Bob and Elaine Falkenstein
SC Seagoat / Susan Walker
Ferretlegger / Michael Jefferson
Graham Shelton / E-Z Up International
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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I want to see photos of LEB w/ the Gordons!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, jaybro... wow! i'd love to see photos of everyone with the gordon... or just everyone! hope you all take a lot of them... and don't forget to take shots of all the activities, too...
some of us will really cherish that!!!!!
will be waiting patiently, over here...
:)
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Dave did you get my dough?
Also, does anybody know if Bullwinkle is going to be selling/donating his new book at the event.
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F10
Trad climber
Bishop
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#7 is a no show, bummer
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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"Also, does anybody know if Bullwinkle is going to be selling/donating his new book at the event."
Not yet.
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jstan
climber
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From the excel addicted:
121 Crimpergirl
21 Crimpergirl ?
41 happiegirl
68 happiegirl
12 Mtnmon ?
47 Mtnmun
123 philo
10 philo ?
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Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
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I'm getting psyched-what is better than some scary climbing and an awesome party!!!!
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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so i have a brand new, in the box, pair of acopa merlins size 11.5 to donate.
work is killing me though and i haven't been able to get them shipped. can i just bring them with me? or do they need to be on a table early for the auction?
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Kerwin,
Thank you that is great. A few options...........
1) ship ASAP to me and I'll post them up for the silent auction
2) have your own e-auction now and ship the the winner direct & donate proceeds
3) bring to event - we are likely to have a "buy it now" area
~Sooze
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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tx susan. if i can ship them this week, ill send them to you. otherwise ill bring them with.
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bmacd
Trad climber
100% Canadian
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Cosmic is on my case to attend this event, but I am not sure I can cross the border between Nevada and California on a Canadian passport, and then giving up my "anonymous internet posuer" status is a factor too ;) ... and missing the "texas hold'em" tournament here in Vegas
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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i'm gonna do the I-5 with a leaky radiator and four bald tyres,
no guts, no glory,
who wants to ride with a freak in a broken down car full of dangerous mind altering chemicals?
or maybe take the greyhound and write a book about the freaks on the bus?
any politicians that show up are gonna get their belay line dropped at the worst possible moment,
don't worry, i got some body bags in the trunk,
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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bmacd-
Yeah, Cali does not appreciate posing hosers coming in via Nevada. But go south and come in from Mexico; you'll be golden. Plus you won't need a driver's license or car insurance.
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bmacd
Trad climber
100% Canadian
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throw in free healthcare and I'll be there. How many peso's are the tickets ?
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GLee
Social climber
Missoula MT
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Apr 10, 2012 - 02:22pm PT
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Will be flying MSO to LAX 4/15. .
Dave,
If I can be of help shlepping roofing materials, etc....or as kitchen help, or as a gopher for anything else:
ST email me contact phone numbers.
I was going to say that I do windows, but then Cosmic would probably hurt me somehow..
Later
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 10, 2012 - 03:24pm PT
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THIS JUST IN....LATE BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!
Courtesy of the American Alpine Club the Gordon Family Fest will have Two kegs of beer for our enjoyment.
Donations per glass accepted at the AAC booth. Suggested Donations are.....
$5 Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Mug ($9 value alone) donated by La Sportiva - Filled with cold, yummy, frothy beer!
$2 for plastic cup of beer
What's the rub????? Jeff at the AAC is looking for volunteers to help with the serving from the kegs and collection of donated dollars. What better place to call "base" as you visit with friends and serve beer for the Gordons? Please post up here or email Jeff Deikis at the AAC jdeikis@americanalpineclub.org if available to help serve.
A big thank you to the AAC, La Sportiva and Tacoland!
~Sooze
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Apr 10, 2012 - 04:15pm PT
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^^^^^
I heard this was a classic case of the little head thinking for the big head
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 10, 2012 - 08:44pm PT
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^^^^
Hmm, there is a story there.
Greg, no roof material schlepping needed. Party assistance would be good.
Yes a huge thanks to the AAC, La Sportiva and all for the brew connection.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 10, 2012 - 09:03pm PT
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Let me know if you have been inadvertantly left off either list. If I had known things would get this big I would have started my records in an Excel spreadsheet!
Guest List.
DEE
Todd Gordon (not a guest)
Jeremy (?)
Dr. F
TYeary
Bullwinkle
Locker
Stahlbro
steelmnkey
Bransdon ?
Mtnmon ?
Brokedownclimber
Sketchy
RussWalling
Flouride
Steve
RLF
Karen
Marty(r)
Tarbuster (don’t think so)
TGT
F10
Lynne Leichtfuss
SCseagoat
Ferretlegger
Bill McKirgan
goatboy smellz
H
Paul Parker
Ron Gomez
Jim Bridwell
Dave Yerian
Hashbro
Murf
Sooze
Steve West
Dennis Gomez
happiegirl
Riley Wyna
Gal
Cosmiccragsman
Dimes
Fitness Coach
Mtnmun
Dana Eubanks
10b4me
Steve Swan and friends
Steve Belford
Karen Roseme
LEB
Wallflower
El Marinero
sethsquatch76
Sabra
neebee
iTodd aka Todd Battey
healyje
ATS
drljefe
Dr. Sprock
justthemaid
happiegirrrl
Lovegasoline
Mike Casper
Tucker
Debbie Walden
Tim Pinar
Brett Pinar
Penny Pinar
Kelly Vaught
Frank Bentwood
Stephanie Cassalaro
Will Cassalaro
James Lostlen
Sarah Lostlen
Cody Dolnick
Rebecca Russell
Michelle Russo
Alley Welsh
Beck Gordon
Shelby Beardsley
Andrew Jones
Gina Bararra
Richard Bararra
Mike Lechlinski
Mari Gingery
Taylor Diehl
Jabber Suleman
Sullly
Largo
Blitzo
Robert Bolton aka Bob
klk
khanom
Vicky
Kevin Daniels
Moonie aka Doug Munoz aka Moonfuzz
Fogarty
Jim Angione aka “Slim Jim” aka “The Flangeman”…Slimmy
Scott Cosgrove aka Coz
Dr. Tom Michael aka Hummerchine
the climber formerly known as AJ
Chez
Can’t Say
wstmrnclmr
Keith Patterson
Melanie Petrone
Cragman
Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
Maureen Maguire/ Lucky Pink
Sebastian and Tobias Wolf
Kathy Evans and posse
Jeff Sewell and close friend
hossjulia
Crimpergirl
Brass Nuts
philo
Rick A. / Big Ricky
Steven and Stephanie Strong
Vicki and Alek Michael
Brian (The Captain) and Mariel Povolny
Greg Lee
Tom Martin
Liz Ying
BJ
Bill Cramer
Mark Uphus
Jake Evans
Margy Floyd-Evans
Sponsors: Money, gear, work
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H / Hood Mtn. Adv. / Harrison Hood
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzalez
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Charles Cole - Five Ten
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mike Ousley / Moria Ousley
Anthony Ho
Brooke Sandahl/ Metolius
Nardo / Bernardo Gatti
Brandon Shafer-Zatko
Mtnmun
Steve Strong
Nathan Smith/ Liberty Mtn.
Matt Selman
Kris Thompson
Yvonne Gaines
Holland Deyo
Jeff Vargen/ Dope Miller Equipment
John Canby
Can’t Say/ Pat Nay
Zip
Zanders
Gennadiy Vakula
Chris Schmitt
Eric Mount
Tom Michael/ Hummerchine
Blake Cazier/ Stephanie Love…Positive Energy for Youth
Al Hoblit
Ian Gill
Pat Brennan
Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
Maureen Maguire/ Lucky Pink
Sebastian and Tobias Wolfe
Beaver/ Prana
Wills Young/www. bishopboulderingguide.com
Nikwax
The Gear Co-Op
Lowa
Jansport
Evolv
Anders Ouram / Mighty Hiker- “Anonymous Canucklehead”
Steve “Crusher” Bartlett / Desert Towers
Studley / Steve Wolford
Gal / cgraphicart.com
Chuck Blackwell / Straightupsports
Phyliss Ponte
Greg Lee
Rick Accomazzo
Steve Swan
Bob and Elaine Falkenstein
SC Seagoat / Susan Walker
Ferretlegger / Michael Jefferson
Graham Shelton / E-Z Up International
Robert Hayes
Laura Sanders
Steve Morrill
Jim Angione
Dana Bartlett
Russell Walling
KLK
Tom Martin
Circle K
Liz Ying
Mark Sensenbach / recycleresoles.com
Bill Cramer
Brian in SLC
Banks
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 12, 2012 - 10:39am PT
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10 day weather prediction says 82 degrees and sunny on April 21st.....par-tay.......
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Apr 12, 2012 - 10:48am PT
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So is there a place to doss out in the bushes or in our vehicles on your property?
Never been to nuevo rancho gordon.
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socalbolter
Sport climber
Silverado, CA
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Apr 12, 2012 - 11:59am PT
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Already contacted Todd directly, but Valarie and I will not be at the event after all. We're in the middle of opening a bouldering gym in Orange, CA and with other obligations and with the way all of the related schedules worked out, that was the best weekend to have our Grand Opening.
Many thanks to the others who have contributed gear to the raffles and auctions and to everyone who's organizing things behind the scenes. Todd and his family have been there for the local community for years, and no one is more deserving than they are.
Have fun everyone and drink a few for me...
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Apr 12, 2012 - 12:26pm PT
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Pulled the trigger and...
I'll be there!
That is, if we don't end up in a crawl space in Idyllwild...
Add me and my chariot driver and rope gun, Banks, to the list of attendees please.
Whoo hooo!
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 12, 2012 - 01:04pm PT
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I have 5 acres of land at the end of a dirt road......lots of places to camp out....especially plan on it if you have been drinking.....don't drink and drive....(Drink and climb;...yes...drink and drive;...no...)...
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 12, 2012 - 01:33pm PT
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Oooohhhh Nooooo Not Banks again?
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Banks
Trad climber
Santa Monica, CA
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Apr 12, 2012 - 07:33pm PT
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And I was just going to volunteer to help out with the beer service, but now I think I'll just do quality control.
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 12, 2012 - 10:45pm PT
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Banks, please do. Jeff at the AAC wants to take some photos and mingle on behalf of the American Alpine Club. He can't be expected to serve sad rummies all night solo. I beg of you and others, to contact him to help out.
QC? Naaaah we got that covered by RLF!
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F10
Trad climber
Bishop
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Apr 12, 2012 - 11:04pm PT
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The piton Todd Gordon used on the 1st ascent of "Hot Dog in a Bun" will be up for auction.
There is story about this piton in the new "Classic Joshua Tree" guide by R Vogel pg 503
Todd mentioned placing a "funny Italian piton, slightly larger than a RURP"
He wasn't sure if the piton was still on place on the climb
The route was put up in 2/91 with the pin and 4 bolts.
Well the piton lasted until 5/2001 when I did the route.
I climbed up clipped the small piton and slipped just before clipping the first bolt. I fell pulling the piton and landed on my ass. I got back up with more attention now with the piton gone and finished the climb.
Todd has said many times "climbing is dirty and dangerous" yes it can be
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 13, 2012 - 12:53am PT
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IF things work out, that's a big if, but IF they do, we plan on having a variety of Mexican dishes to present to this very special gathering. Food will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Like the Mayor Gordo said last year, first come first served.
This is your challenge. We'll only make so much of each dish which will provide variety but no guarrentes your favorite one will be there when you show up.
Part of the wish list menu....depending on how much time I have this coming week.
Fresh guacamole and chips (avos donated from the Leichtfuss trees)
Ceviche and chips
Spinach enchiladas
Chicken/spinach enchiladas
Pork & white bean chile verde
Taco Salad
Mango/Cheese Chutney Quesidillas
Tacos Verdes
Tortilla Soup
Marinated flank steak/chicken/shrimp with tortillas and trimmings
Barbarian's Chile'
Probably won't be able to pull off a new delicious black bean soup with orange, avocado and cucumber and other great recipes. Too time consuming in their final stages of preparation.
However it turns out it will be cooked and served with love around the Taco Campfire in Honor of the Mayor Gordo. lynnie
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Apr 13, 2012 - 01:00am PT
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Lynne,
Wow!!! Fiesta!!!
Great work.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 13, 2012 - 01:05am PT
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Stahlbro,,,,,remember i did qualify it with an if......:DD
But Fiesta it Will Be. lynnie
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RtM
climber
DHS
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Apr 13, 2012 - 11:52am PT
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You guys can put one of these on you auction bloc!
Its locked in, just have to bring it over...
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Apr 14, 2012 - 05:21pm PT
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A little fest bump, and a shout out to our generous business sponsors!!!
They've ponied up some pretty cool stuff for the event!!! Bring $$$$!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 14, 2012 - 09:15pm PT
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Yikes, I'm gripped.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 14, 2012 - 11:35pm PT
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You're gripped....try cooking for 200 :DD Got the check today and began the food purchases. Let the Games begin. lynnie
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 14, 2012 - 11:41pm PT
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Got the Miramontes Bouldering guide hand delivered today by Robt and Christina;...thank you;......
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 15, 2012 - 12:43am PT
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Beck will have BECK'S BEVERAGES booth;.....he's trying to raise $50 for some "important stuff" he wants/needs/likes/thinks he deserves. Soft Drinks, Gatoraide, water.......$1 (Don't try to barter with him;....he's tough and won't budge....)...
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Apr 15, 2012 - 05:28pm PT
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Weather's looking pretty good so far... little warm, but better that than cold, rain and the devil winds!
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Apr 15, 2012 - 06:25pm PT
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Sure wish I could be there, Todd. Your spirit and your family (which you so generously share with us on ST) always bring a smile to my face and lighten my heart. I know the party will be a great success in all ways.
-JelloWillBeThereInSpirit
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 15, 2012 - 06:46pm PT
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Your spirit and your family (which you so generously share with us on ST) always bring a smile to my face and lighten my heart.
What jello said +1
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 15, 2012 - 11:27pm PT
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Just got home from my rad job at Nomad Ventures :D and cooking the pork for the white bean and jalapeno pork stew while deveining shrimp for the ceviche.
Cosmic, can you bbq ??? will need someone for the flat meat beef and another for the marinated chicken.
What a day. Next door neighbors grandchild gal, 5 years, was climbing on the barn roof (no one knew about her explorations) and fell @ 15-20 feet thru the skylight onto concrete. Thankfully she is good. Lots of stiches in her face and a few facial fractures, life flighted to hospital. Gotta teach her not to solo and take her climbing roped up. Yikes......
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 16, 2012 - 12:29am PT
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Thanks, Jeff;....wish you could be there too......We will drink a couple kegs of beer for you though....I'll post pics....Thanks for all that you have done and given to the climbing community.....much appreciated.....and johntp....hope you can attend the event;...it will be fun.....a big gratious thank you from our family to you for all your help and support;...truly inspirational....
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Scole
Trad climber
San Diego
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Apr 16, 2012 - 12:59am PT
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I am planing on being there, and hopefully will have some fish fresh from Baja for the grill
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 16, 2012 - 01:32am PT
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Whoa Lynne; sad news.
Hope the girl will be okay.
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MisterE
Social climber
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Apr 16, 2012 - 02:22am PT
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Sooo close with the Sedona guide, but we are still a few weeks away. Sorry for not having a bunch to add to the fund-raising mix.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPwrodxghrw
Skip and I will be there - due to scheduling conflicts we are racing out Saturday afternoon, hopefully there by 5:00.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 16, 2012 - 02:42am PT
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As the party date nears, I would like to say thanks to all the people who have helped out and are helping out. For my family and I,....we are very grateful and appreciative of all the help and support. We are a struggling family,...no doubt;......We aren't hooked up to kidney machines, dying of cancer, or in a wheelchair, and I know there are many who are way more needy than our family,....but people want to help us out and we say thank you.
The roof is done, which is something we never would have ever been able to afford;......a thousand thanks for that one. Our fund raiser $ will go to the needs of our family;....home repairs, tires and brakes on our vehicles, money borrowed from our family members,maybe a down payment on a vehicle that can fit all 5 of us in, pay for the portie potties, band, food, party stuff, ...and, of course, bolts and hangers..(you knew it was coming....).....
More important than the $, is the gathering of the tribe in the spirit of helping, caring, and sharing. It means alot to me, to the climbing community, and represents a world that aint so messed up as it sometimes seems to us. I shared my home to the climbing world for a couple of decades, meet alot of very very cool people, and "lived the life..."....pretty much. Those who spent more than 300 days at my house (there are only about 70 of you), and those who took over 500 showers at my house (probably not more than 100 or so), and those that had sex with skanky women in my own bed while I was in Moab for spring break (shame on you...)......yeah;........buy a couple extra raffle tickets....(there are some killer swag for the raffle....)......and let's call it even steven.........bottom line is;.....we share what we have and look after each other and take care of each other.......my family and I appreciate it. Look forward to seeing everyone in a few days, and thanks again for everything.....it's a damn good feeling to know that my community has "got my back" and is looking after me and my family;...I got your back too, my friends.....thank you.....
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 16, 2012 - 05:53am PT
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hey there say, lynne... just checking in, and THANK god so much that the little girl is alive...
you can't say it enough--folks GOT to keep eyes on the kids, :O
well:
to the gordon's and all:
sorry can't be there... but, i, too, will be there in spirit and praying
for it all to be wonderful!!!!
god bless and cheers to all the folks doing the work...
(hope beck's beverages stand, is successful) :)
*will be sending a little surprise for your wive, todd...
not sure when it will get there...
just something to make her smile even more, after all this
larger joy! upon her home...
:)
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Apr 16, 2012 - 06:16am PT
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This is definitely going to be the best party so far, of the 21st century!
Sorry I can't make it and best wishes from Japan!
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Apr 16, 2012 - 12:15pm PT
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Well Mo and I are heading out today. Looking forward to seeing old friends and the newly improved Casa de Gordon.
Lets see; got lots of cash, 5 gal. propane tank with tree, 2 lanterns, stove, folding table, coffee urn, I think thats it.
Its gonna be fun. See you all Saturday. Incredible job, all of you who have been keeping us updated, organizing, schwag gathering, and working on the house.
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 16, 2012 - 03:56pm PT
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The fest is really shaping up to be a grand event. So many people are coming from great distances to show their love for the Gordon's and join together with others that feel the same. A terrific display of our community - we should all be proud to be a part of such a wonderful group.
As many of you are planning on heading out early I wanted to pass along some requests from our Guest of Honor.
New, old or future friends are welcome at Todd's house anytime from Friday morning to Sunday mid-day. Todd is taking Friday off work to prepare the Ranch. Helping hands welcome before and after the Fest for clean-up appreciated.
Drive slow in neighborhood, don't block driveways and don't scream and act like maniacs while walking to/out from the ranch. This is a residential neighborhood - please respect the neighbors.
Bring Beer - The kegs that the AAC are sponsoring will NOT last. In ALL previous Fests the beer had run dry long before the party ended. We've left late-comers, volunteers and even band members with no suds. So if you're wondering where you could kick in and what to bring.... the answer is BEER! There should be some coolers and ice so grab a sixer to two and head on up.
Please bring more women! Todd wants to see the ladies - he sees enough of the old dudes drinking beer and wants more women to attend. Great opportunity to bring your sister, cousin, wife, girlfriend or just a gal pal. Get 'em out here!
Kids can attend, but it's not really a kid party......adult drinking, some pot smoking, foul language, loud music, and not a lot of kids.
Please, no dogs. We all know that your dog (like ours) is an angel and not the problem but.............there is always problems and chances are your Fito was there. Todd has personally requested that you leave the pooch at home.
Cooking or prepping is to be done at your own rig or stove. There is plenty of space & outside water to cook and prepare your grub. The kitchen is off-limits for common use.
Utilize Port-a-Potties. The inside loo(s) are closed for public use. Clean potties are being delivered for when you need them. Guys and gals that still like to tinkle behind the bush - have at it. #2 or for the more civilized.......use the port-a-johns.
Don't steal
Stay and support the band! "The Eldo prancers and sport climbers, beefers and peeble-wrestlers that go to bed at 9 PM are pathetic" Party-goers should plan to stay until AT LEAST midnight to support the band and the gathering of the tribe.
NO UNDERAGE DRINKING. If and when the cops come, that is the ONLY thing they are looking for....not pot or too many people...but UNDERAGE DRINKING.
DON'T DRINK & DRIVE! Bring your bivy sack or sleep in your front seat but don't get behind the wheel and drive off if you're impaired. Todd has graciously offered to let whomever sleep at the house. He has multiple acres and plenty of space. Bring tent, bag or whatever and plan on staying if you're going to get blotto!
Most importantly - have FUN! Todd is so thankful and humbled by the response people have shown for this event, in his honor. Wear a smile, bring a few stories and have a great time!
Thanks everyone, looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!
~Sooze
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA
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Apr 16, 2012 - 04:13pm PT
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Sooze, many props for all your work on this (Russ too).
Todd, thanks for being someone we all love so much.
See you Saturday.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Apr 16, 2012 - 04:37pm PT
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Sweet! That's 15 bucks in raffle tickets.
Hey there, say, I'm rolling solo, showing up on Friday am.
No plans yet.
Who wants to climb?
Hit me up please!
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 16, 2012 - 04:51pm PT
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Directions;.....From the town (village) of Joshua Tree, go south on Park Ave for about 2 or 3 miles. Right on Rincon, left on Star.........last house at the end of Star Ln. (760) 366-9395.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 16, 2012 - 05:10pm PT
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Guest List.
DEE
Todd Gordon (not a guest)
Jeremy (?)
Dr. F
TYeary
Bullwinkle
Locker
Stahlbro
steelmnkey
Bransdon ?
Mtnmon ?
Brokedownclimber
Sketchy
RussWalling
Flouride
Steve
RLF
Karen
Marty(r)
Tarbuster (don’t think so)
TGT
F10
Lynne Leichtfuss
SCseagoat
Ferretlegger
Bill McKirgan
goatboy smellz
H
Paul Parker
Ron Gomez
Jim Bridwell
Dave Yerian
Hashbro
Murf
Sooze
Steve West
Dennis Gomez
happiegirl
Riley Wyna
Gal
Cosmiccragsman
Dimes
Fitness Coach
Mtnmun
Dana Eubanks
10b4me
Steve Swan and friends
Steve Belford
Karen Roseme
LEB
Wallflower
El Marinero
sethsquatch76
Sabra
neebee
iTodd aka Todd Battey
healyje
ATS
drljefe
Dr. Sprock
justthemaid
happiegirrrl
Lovegasoline
Mike Casper
Tucker
Debbie Walden
Tim Pinar
Brett Pinar
Penny Pinar
Kelly Vaught
Frank Bentwood
Stephanie Cassalaro
Will Cassalaro
James Lostlen
Sarah Lostlen
Cody Dolnick
Rebecca Russell
Michelle Russo
Alley Welsh
Beck Gordon
Shelby Beardsley
Andrew Jones
Gina Bararra
Richard Bararra
Mike Lechlinski
Mari Gingery
Taylor Diehl
Jabber Suleman
Sullly
Largo
Blitzo
Robert Bolton aka Bob
klk
khanom
Vicky
Kevin Daniels
Moonie aka Doug Munoz aka Moonfuzz
Fogarty
Jim Angione aka “Slim Jim” aka “The Flangeman”…Slimmy
Scott Cosgrove aka Coz
Dr. Tom Michael aka Hummerchine
the climber formerly known as AJ
Chez
Can’t Say
wstmrnclmr
Keith Patterson
Melanie Petrone
Cragman
Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
Maureen Maguire/ Lucky Pink
Sebastian and Tobias Wolf
Kathy Evans and posse
Jeff Sewell and close friend
hossjulia
Crimpergirl
Brass Nuts
philo
Rick A. / Big Ricky
Steven and Stephanie Strong
Vicki and Alek Michael
Brian (The Captain) and Mariel Povolny
Greg Lee
Tom Martin
Liz Ying
BJ
Bill Cramer
Mark Uphus
Jake Evans
Margy Floyd-Evans
Sonya Dickinson
Mark Sensenbach / recycleresoles.com
Amy
Mitch
MisterE
Sponsors: Money, gear, work
DE
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H / Hood Mtn. Adv. / Harrison Hood
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzalez
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Charles Cole - Five Ten
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mike Ousley / Moria Ousley
Anthony Ho
Brooke Sandahl/ Metolius
Nardo / Bernardo Gatti
Brandon Shafer-Zatko
Mtnmun
Steve Strong
Nathan Smith/ Liberty Mtn.
Matt Selman
Kris Thompson
Yvonne Gaines
Holland Deyo
Jeff Vargen/ Dope Miller Equipment
John Canby
Can’t Say/ Pat Nay
Zip
Zanders
Gennadiy Vakula
Chris Schmitt
Eric Mount
Tom Michael/ Hummerchine
Blake Cazier/ Stephanie Love…Positive Energy for Youth
Al Hoblit
Ian Gill
Pat Brennan
Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
Maureen Maguire/ Lucky Pink
Sebastian and Tobias Wolfe
Beaver/ Prana
Wills Young/www. bishopboulderingguide.com
Nikwax
The Gear Co-Op
Lowa
Jansport
Evolv
Anders Ouram / Mighty Hiker- “Anonymous Canucklehead”
Steve “Crusher” Bartlett / Desert Towers
Studley / Steve Wolford
Gal / cgraphicart.com
Chuck Blackwell / Straightupsports
Phyliss Ponte
Greg Lee
Rick Accomazzo
Steve Swan
Bob and Elaine Falkenstein
SC Seagoat / Susan Walker
Ferretlegger / Michael Jefferson
Graham Shelton / E-Z Up International
Robert Hayes
Laura Sanders
Steve Morrill
Jim Angione
Dana Bartlett
Russell Walling
KLK
Tom Martin
Circle K
Liz Ying
Mark Sensenbach / recycleresoles.com
Bill Cramer
Brian in SLC
Banks
Sonya Dickinson / Stone Metal Design
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 16, 2012 - 05:25pm PT
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jefe............meet someone with a pass outside the gate on Friday. We want your dough for raffles but the free weekend doesn't start 'til the 21st?
Maybe climbing at Indian Cove or Section 6? Or, I know, volunteering with the clean up crew at Todd's on Friday! (that wasn't too subtle was it?)
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Apr 16, 2012 - 05:34pm PT
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I was actually gonna offer...
Sh¡t, Todd, you need any paint work?
I can put the paint-where-it-ain't like a mofo...and still have time for an afternoon sesh with someone elses pass.
The offer is there. ..
Or i could help out however ..
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2012 - 12:05am PT
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Lynne, Todd insists he is going to handle breakfast on Sunday.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Apr 17, 2012 - 06:55am PT
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Hey Susan,
It looks like Sam's Market in town is going to donate some ice. I'll get with Jinder tomorrow and have more details. We will need someone to pick it up though.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Apr 17, 2012 - 08:03am PT
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"Lynne, Todd insists he is going to handle breakfast on Sunday."
I hope everyone likes Wonder Bread and American Cheese...
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Apr 17, 2012 - 09:03am PT
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American Cheese
Read the package... it probably says "prepasturized American cheese food product."
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 17, 2012 - 09:51am PT
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Robert is wrong;....breakfast will not be wonderbread and American Cheese....it will be spam, twinkies and tang...
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MisterE
Social climber
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Apr 17, 2012 - 10:20am PT
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Dee ee, you can add me to the list - thanks!
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 17, 2012 - 03:06pm PT
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Thanks RLF, that's great. Between Circle K and Sams we should have plenty of ice for the beer, food and extra coolers for people to drop their 6'ers or 12's into!
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jstan
climber
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Apr 17, 2012 - 08:29pm PT
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Someone has to do this. Might as well be me.
Park at Echo Cove Parking Area,
Walk to backside, look for mob scene
Might better be:
Park at the lot
before the Echo Cove Parking Area,
There will be a mob scene at this larger lot.
Find one or two friends and
go off to climb somewhere.
Hidden Valley is actually large enough for this crowd.
And the walk to Echo Cove isn't half bad. Long enough for at least two lies
and a half truth.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 17, 2012 - 08:36pm PT
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Parking.......come early, car pool, leave car at campsite, motel,......if you can. Park on side roads. My neighbor to the SE is a ....(up Quail Haven) so be forewarned.....I might put up signs to keep away. If you plan to spend the night on the property, early planning can get the best car or tent bivy sites....ask me for suggestions if you cannot find the bivy situation you wish or like. Don't drink and drive;.....and don't drink and smash into parked cars or my house or party guests. Try to leave the dogs at home. Kids can attend if you wish;...but they may be bored with a bunch of adults who may or may not be acting adult-like.....that's your call. My son Beck can handle weird adults,...but the twins will be at their grandparents. If you wish to donate anything to the buy-it-now table;....cool;......it's sort of fun to see, sell, donate, and purchase used climbing stuff;.........we will put a bro-deal price on it and hopefully unload it to the climbing community;........
We will have nametags just for fun;.......so the people you insult on line can find you and beat your ass like you deserve.......Bring you guidebooks and yosemite climber and stonemaster books and stick the books up in the grills of the old geezers to sign, so you can sell them to Chessler in 10 years for big bucks..........bring the cameras to get pics of guys like Dave Evans (FA Monkey on my Back), Blitzo and Tucker Tech;....and if you wish to bring something else...bring more beer;...we will have coolers of ice to put your donated beer in.
ABSOLUTED NO UNDERAGE DRINKING...........and please stick around and support the band, the gathering of the tribe, the lovely evening, and don't be lite and whimp out early;......plan to stick around until at least midnite, or don't even call yourself a climber.......(pad people/boulder climbers will be excused at 9 PM after the slideshow;....).....see you in a few
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Apr 17, 2012 - 10:01pm PT
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is there any 'preferred motorcycle parking' @ the fest?
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 17, 2012 - 10:32pm PT
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hey there say, todd... ohmy...
you son is either:
1-digging a latrine for the festival...
2-practicing to handle snakes...
3-doing his daily work-out calaistenics...
4-or a new dance move, for the party...
or, starting a spring garden??
or, of couse, i am wrong on all accounts...
:)
;)
as always, thanks for the neat pics of the family...
:)
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 18, 2012 - 12:12am PT
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looks like he is digging the pit for the pig roast.
either that or Sunday's breakfast will be a dirt sandwich....minus the cheese and spam.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 18, 2012 - 12:20am PT
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I will be in town Friday morning and staying overnight a block from Sam's if you need me to pick up ice either Friday or Saturday I'd be glad to.
Cooking is going well. Does anyone have a Plastic Sparkletts Water bottle they could contribute to collect the donations for dinner? We will break it open to get the money, so sorry can't return it.
Menu:
Appetizers:
Guacamole
Ceviche
Mini Chicken Tacos
Entrees:
White Bean and Pork Chile with tortillas
Tortilla Soup
Chicken Spinach Enchiladas in Green Sauce
Spinach Enchiladas Vegetarian
Salad Vegetarian
Mexican Shredded Beef Salad
Rice Vegetarian
Anyone that wants to bring food/appetizers it would be greatly appreciated, but you better pre make it. No kitchen access. Let me know asap, 760-749-8774.
What an event!!!!
Don't worry Todd I'm not leaving the party early :DDD At least not while there's musica.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 18, 2012 - 12:37am PT
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Pud, a moto can squeeze in anywhere! I may have mine. I will have your etriers(aiders).
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 18, 2012 - 12:42am PT
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Talked to Bridwell tonight;....he's gonna be at the party;......grandfather of modern big wall climbing and N.America's most celebrated alpinists........Bird is the Word......
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 18, 2012 - 02:04am PT
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Menu sounds D-LISH! Can't wait to be grubbing on it, thanks so much Lynne, the food is a job I would never take on. Gracias!
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Apr 18, 2012 - 01:08pm PT
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Pud, a moto can squeeze in anywhere! I may have mine. I will have your etriers(aiders).
Thanks dee ee,
I'll bring a trials bike if it get's too tight ;)
I only ask 'cause this seems to be shaping up to be a rather large event, even by TG party standards.
edit: Thanks for remembering the aiders.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 18, 2012 - 11:59pm PT
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Your Gordofest donations hard at work......the old fashion way...(Thank you all that helped with this project.....thank you...)
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 19, 2012 - 12:03am PT
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 19, 2012 - 12:17am PT
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 19, 2012 - 12:20am PT
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Apr 19, 2012 - 12:27am PT
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Love it! You guys are the bomb!
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 19, 2012 - 12:33am PT
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 19, 2012 - 12:51am PT
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Let me mention once again...there will be at least one, possibly more children here. Drive carefully, please!
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MisterE
Social climber
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Apr 19, 2012 - 01:01am PT
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I met my wife at a Gordon event, just sayin'...
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Apr 19, 2012 - 01:06am PT
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coming attractions....
.TY
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Apr 19, 2012 - 01:10am PT
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Nice Tony! Can't wait.
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jstan
climber
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Apr 19, 2012 - 01:32am PT
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OK what was up with the original roof? No nails? Unusual for it to come up like that. You redecked. The old deck would not hold a nail?
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Apr 19, 2012 - 01:37am PT
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Hope you guys have fun, and sorry I can't be there!
ps Which shingle did my donation buy?
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 19, 2012 - 02:35am PT
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The old roof held up except of the section on the original "cabin" section of the house, which was originally just partical board (like a bulliten board soft surface)..which was then covered with black paper and then stones.....when that started leaking after about 20 years, we shingled the whole roof;.....all the roof that was stapled to plywood was good to go...the section that was stapled to the soft particle board started to blow off from day one........we should have either
a) gone for the tar and rocks again
b) but plywood and then shingle on that section
The new roof which we put on , was just in the damaged section;...which now has new plywood, two layers of black paper hot tarred and massively nailed down, and the rolled roof exterior;...it's bomber now, and will outlast my life, no doubt.......it's overkill and already tested in some nasty winter storms which we had this winter.......I am psyched to have it fixed;...rain in the desert is so rare and so awesome;...but at our house we dreaded it and it was a leaky disaster with dripping water, lots of pots and pans, and sad faces.......now bring on the deluge......we fear no storms;....thanks to the climbing community and our friends who helped sponser and support this project......our family is greatful for this...
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 19, 2012 - 02:40am PT
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Erik meet his wife at the Gordon ranch, George Armstrong meet his wife at a party here too.....so did a canadian guy (BJ) and a girl from Seattle.(Jenn)....and a baby was concieved here from a Czech couple who vacationed here.....(The little californian...)......all sorts of mischief takes place here;.....single people beware;...it may be something in the water......or give in and go spouse hunting.....(ladies....Blitzo is unmarried;...so is Tucker Tech....)........
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 19, 2012 - 02:47am PT
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Apr 19, 2012 - 08:00am PT
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Hey Todd....won't be there, working with the troops in Colorado Springs, if anyone can post photos while the event is going on, I'll sit at my computer and at least spectate the grandure. Say hi to all the Bro's and Sista's, have a blast and be safe!
REALLY BUMMED I'm missing this one.
Peace
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Apr 19, 2012 - 12:56pm PT
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I'll be very disappointed if there aren't webcams, blogs, and live updates. Is the house set for wifi? If not, add it to the list!
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Apr 19, 2012 - 12:59pm PT
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Bring back the the Love Shack! (Rat shack)
Some very interesting nights spent there ;-)
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hossjulia
Social climber
Eastside (of the Tetons)
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Apr 19, 2012 - 05:56pm PT
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Thanks for the pictures of the roof project, nice!
I may not have met my ex at Todd's old shack, but it is one of the first places he took me. Never forget the Mac & Cheese boxes stapled all over the ceiling.
I'm in Ryan, #18. (Well, not NOW, I'm in town.)
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 19, 2012 - 06:13pm PT
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Stop by your neighbors.......LuckyPink & H are in Ryan #15.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 19, 2012 - 06:16pm PT
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hey there say....
wow, i like this, mighty hiker, :))
as to your quote:
I'll be very disappointed if there aren't webcams, blogs, and live updates. Is the house set for wifi? If not, add it to the list!
:))
hoping to hear great reports, fresh-off the press, as possible, :))
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hossjulia
Social climber
Eastside (of the Tetons)
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Apr 19, 2012 - 06:17pm PT
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I already met them! Helped me decide which site to pick.
Look for the prayer flags.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Apr 19, 2012 - 06:25pm PT
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There's a cat named Greg Lee right there too, HJ. Black metallic ford rental....or so he says...
could have bad eyes, holmes sounds OLD.
Just kidding!
I'll be there fri 10:30am.
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jstan
climber
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Apr 19, 2012 - 06:50pm PT
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Particle board! Omigosh.
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MisterE
Social climber
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Apr 19, 2012 - 08:58pm PT
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I couldn't get off work early, so we are going to be running late - like 9 PMish, but we'll be ready to boogie!
Erik & Skip.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Apr 19, 2012 - 11:41pm PT
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Less than 48 hours till party - Woohooooo!
I will be bringing a bowl of fresh fruit salad to add to the meal.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 19, 2012 - 11:48pm PT
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Thanks Happiegrrrl,
Super appreciate. Looking forward to seeing you. Cheers, lynne
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Apr 20, 2012 - 12:14am PT
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Gorgeous and pretty empty up in the park today! Had our pick of the five-star classics!! It's a little warm, but there's a nice breeze and some shade, so get 'er done!!
The Brass One on Exercist...
See everyone Saturday!
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 20, 2012 - 09:53am PT
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When you see this gentleman at the party, please hand him a beer. Do the right thing.
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Tony Bird
climber
Northridge, CA
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Apr 20, 2012 - 10:02am PT
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allow me to convey my roof envy. i won't bore you with my saga, but it's the only consolation i've had for this dry winter.
hey--i'll show to watch craig at stonehenge.
meanwhile, you may want to book an extra entertainment: the bird and the birdman chair a panel discussion of urantia. stock up on reynolds wrap, todd.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 20, 2012 - 02:29pm PT
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Just need to let the organizers know...I have to cancel due to some "ranching issues." Fuk!
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Guck
Trad climber
Santa Barbara, CA
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Apr 20, 2012 - 05:36pm PT
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Brokendownclimber: Sorry to hear you cannot fly in. I was eager to meet you. I had planned to bring some old IFR school videos for you so I will now give them to Ferretlegger to be forwarded. I hope all goes back to normal on the ranch. We will miss you.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Apr 20, 2012 - 06:38pm PT
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BD. just got into JT. I am so bummed you aren't making it. Like really bummed...wanted to show off my new hair to ya!
Susan
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 20, 2012 - 07:27pm PT
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Susan-
Then you'd better come up to the City of Rocks when Fritz and I can get something organized!
Rodger
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Scole
Trad climber
San Diego
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Apr 20, 2012 - 07:39pm PT
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1 Yellowtail and one Cabrillia (for the grill) will be attending as well as myself.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 20, 2012 - 07:56pm PT
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So sorry BrokeBack.:(((
Getting a late start. Just getting ready to leave the casa for JTree. I will be missing dinner with you Julia.
Please people bring stoves or bbq's for the dinner Sat. Night.
Marie G. Great to hear your voice. Thanks for donating deserts and goodies. Can't wait to see everyone. Lynne
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 20, 2012 - 08:11pm PT
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hey there say, brokendownclimber.... oh my, i have ranch buddies, so i KNOW: ranch first, above all else...
say, i SENT you a small token, as you were doing help with the food, etc...
at least, you have a small souvenier--not much... you can set a beer or something on it, after your hard work, :) i reckon...
wish i had been able too, to go and meet all these folks, so i know how you feel--but you feel twice worse, as you CLIMB :O
hugs to all... i am getting ready for grandkids cousins to come and a boy to babysit, too, so i may have to come read all this fun, later...
in between chorse, i keep stopping in...
wish i could have met scseagoat, and lynne, and all, and crimper
and sooooooooo many... :)
have great fun!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 20, 2012 - 08:58pm PT
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neebee-
You're right about "ranch first." Yesterday my 2 bulls were out in the county road, eyeing up a bunch of 2-year old heifers across the road. I had to get them back before I pissed off the neighbor; this morning 4 cows missing, but found them all by Noon. They were out in my hay meadows, and in the woods. Still feeding the cows hay every day since the grass is slow getting started from lack of decent rainfall. Pissed off because another neighbor came in and shut off one of my irrigation sets...
Basically, "just another day" on the ranch. Just can't get away when the fecal material hits the rotating oscillator.
I spent Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons flying, and was signed off for my High Performance Airplane endorsement. The weather and cows then combined to prevent me from leaving and especially from flying down to Twentynine Palms. We've been having a lot of dry thunderstorm activity with lots of wind. This resulted in a ceiling lower than I need to clear the mountains near Rawlins. Not to mention Bad Cow Days, which are far worse than Bad Hair Days. :D
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 20, 2012 - 11:23pm PT
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If I were not in Brazil I would be there, party on.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 20, 2012 - 11:53pm PT
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hey there say, brokedownclimber.... wow, my twin buddies had bull troubles, too... same type...
they are having to put out hay, too... been bad season...
they are montana, near libby...
say--better NOT to fly, too, why take a chance with bad weather, etc...
glad you're safe... take care...
:)
thanks for the ranch talk, :))
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 21, 2012 - 01:08am PT
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Here is how the pros prep for the party...
Turning the livingroom in the art exhibition...
All the AM beer drinking made the "worker bees" hungry for pizza..
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 21, 2012 - 01:12am PT
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Stahl brothers and sisters prepped Beck KILLER Beverages stand.......Beck is psyched..
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 21, 2012 - 01:13am PT
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We got a huge pile of trash to make the Euros feel at home...
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 21, 2012 - 01:14am PT
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Evans mobile in the house...
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 21, 2012 - 01:16am PT
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The porti-potties have arrived...the porti-potties have arrive;...alright, get busy, it's your birthday...alright, get busy, ah-huh, alright, It's your birthday...ah huh, get busy, it's your birthday, alright....
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 21, 2012 - 01:16am PT
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 21, 2012 - 01:17am PT
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 21, 2012 - 01:18am PT
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Everyone wants motorcycle rides....
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 21, 2012 - 01:21am PT
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Two wild and crazy guys ready to party with some chicks..
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Apr 21, 2012 - 01:41am PT
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Sounds like great fun!!!
Thanks for all the photos--------and
have a great party!
Maybe next year, I'll attend.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 21, 2012 - 10:50am PT
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Fritz-
Yeah, next year...but...
CoR First!!!!!
BDC
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 21, 2012 - 04:31pm PT
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Randy Vogel and Dave Evans;...
Harrison
Cosmic
BJ
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 21, 2012 - 04:34pm PT
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Jude
Von Gordon
Al Perry
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 21, 2012 - 04:36pm PT
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shade
Lynne
Beck Gordon
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 21, 2012 - 04:39pm PT
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Food Court
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 21, 2012 - 05:39pm PT
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 21, 2012 - 05:40pm PT
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Apr 21, 2012 - 08:59pm PT
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I am BUMMIN' But keep the photo's coming. Say hi to Bridwell and the rest of the dirtbags.
Peace
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Apr 21, 2012 - 10:10pm PT
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I LOVE talking schit with Jim cause he always knows I'm RIGHT! Odale Jime
Peace
Locker Love ya too Brother!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 21, 2012 - 10:32pm PT
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Ron-
Sorry you missed the HH in Boulder last week! And now...I'm missing the Todd Gordon fest! Scheiss!
Just seeing the gathering of the clan makes my heart heavy by being absent.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Apr 21, 2012 - 10:50pm PT
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I hope everybody is having BIG FUN TONIGHT!
Dave you are true friend to the Mayor!
Good on ya for starting this ball rolling...
ENJOY IT FOLKS!
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Apr 22, 2012 - 01:46am PT
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Thread worthless w/o current photos. stop. Send more photos asap. stop. Pity party fading. stop. Slander also acceptable. stop. Send more photos. stop.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 22, 2012 - 03:35am PT
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hey there say, mighty hiker...
:)
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grover
climber
Northern Mexico
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Apr 22, 2012 - 11:00am PT
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Northern Mexico bump
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 12:58pm PT
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I think Lynne learned the lesson about volunteering...
Stellar effort Lynne.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Apr 22, 2012 - 01:23pm PT
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I have no pictures. Others will.
It was a good party, of course. Plenty of delicious food. Good conversations. A cool slideshow. Todd's wonderful kids helping out and being just great kids. Really good music. Lots of gear auctioned off, and plenty of raffle items. I went to bed about 12:30 and listened to the band from the van. Supposedly the police came around that time, I think(but I may have heard wrong).
Pretty easy cleanup this morning, but I left after dishes done, and no doubt there is still some clean up to be done - several bags of trash, recycleables and general pick up of left papers and stuff.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 22, 2012 - 04:16pm PT
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hey there say, johntp... ohmy... i was praying for lynne....
and susan-seagoat, as to all their food work-efforts...
whatttttttttt a huge batch of work, :)
bet they did good, though, :)
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 22, 2012 - 04:33pm PT
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hey there say, locker.... ;))
edited just a tad:
i've done huge amounts of doing this for HUGE ammounts of little kids...
i can just image for adults, in this setting... :)
well, as they say:
a volunteer's got to do what a volunteer's got to do....
or, is that?:
a climber's got to do what a climber's got to do...
*or uh, the list goes on and on! and we FILL IN the blanks :)
we love you lynne!!! great job...
(look forward to hearing exactly how this part all turned out, seems like a real adventure) :)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 22, 2012 - 09:15pm PT
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Yo, Hoooo. Left JTree at 97 degrees and got home where a beautiful inversion layer pushed the temps down to 75. :D
Party smashing success. Neebee, all went well, thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Kitchen angels appeared and because of them dinner was served at 5:25pm, 5 full minutes before schedule.
A few of the angels that worked their butts off.
Dave Dee ee Evans who had two shade covers set up for us Sat. a.m
Terry, aka, Happiegrrrl
H and Lucky Pink
Hoss Julia
Dave from Canada
BJ aka TJ :D
Scott Cole appeared with a fresh catch of fish from Mexico
Steve Swan aka swaney
The incredible guacamole man (was that johntp???? who were you????)
TGT and Phyllis
What a Tribe. :DD
Note: This post is number 911. Every time I felt like calling for help yesterday another fantastic person from the community came up and asked, "Can I do anything."......well, as a matter of fact. Do you bbq????
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 09:32pm PT
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As we were cleaning (or attempting to clean) the computor den room....we pulled this large snake from the house;...
DEE is afraid of nothing..
About 1/2 hour later.....we pulled another snake from the same room of the house.....(My kids love it...)...we find snakes in our house all the time;...but rarely two in one day...
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 09:35pm PT
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Justin and Tealia (my low desert climbing buddys)...stopped by with their new baby.....
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 09:35pm PT
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Von was excited about the visitors....
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 09:37pm PT
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Beer and babies go well together...
The low desert climbers....
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 09:38pm PT
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Steve Swan, Cosmic......
Julie
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 09:41pm PT
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DEE and the Quick up guy...
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 09:41pm PT
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Wendell
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 09:42pm PT
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Picking up some steam....
Scott Cole
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 09:43pm PT
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Get busy..
Wayne (Pud) Burnes
Awesome climbers from Phoenix...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 22, 2012 - 09:46pm PT
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hey there say, lynne and todd....
lynne! great to hear!
*you will find something in the mail, now that you are home...
;)
todd:
say, i just KNEW that the ol' snakes would show up,
(i'm getting used to your terrain more now, :))
i just PRAYED that no rattlesnake would get anyone by
surprise...
*thanks for the pics....
our south texas area, had all kinds of snakes around too...
not many in the house, but it WAS known to happen, due to grassy fields in our area, and holes/cracks in the old houses...
(worse, :( was when rats showed up--and NOT the pet kinds)...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 22, 2012 - 09:49pm PT
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She's driving home to The Gunk's, New York tomorrow or next. Keep her in your positive thoughts and prayers.
Sarah and Canadian Dave met this weekend. Cheers to you Sarah who I have climbed with and Dave who was a huge angel for lynnies kitchen, set up and clean up and loading the van. Love you both.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 22, 2012 - 09:54pm PT
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hey there say, lynne.... thanks for the heads up for happygrrl...
will do...
:)
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:06pm PT
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James and Billy Russell
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:07pm PT
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Kate
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:07pm PT
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Sonia
Blitzo
Brian and Greg
Susan
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:12pm PT
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Jefe and Tricia
Ricky and S.West
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:13pm PT
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Steve and Largo
Dave, Craig, and Spencer
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:14pm PT
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Randy, Russ, and Tom
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:15pm PT
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The mysterious Dr. F
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:16pm PT
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tom Murphy
Callie
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:19pm PT
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George Armstrong
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:21pm PT
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Ricky and Jim
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:22pm PT
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Brandt Allen
Dave Katz
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:23pm PT
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Dr. Dick Shockley
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:24pm PT
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Dave Evans and Stahl Bro;....men of many toys...
E
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:26pm PT
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Vogel/Lechlinski
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:27pm PT
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Steve Strong/Brian Povolny (Seattle)
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:29pm PT
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Mirales/Lechinsky
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:29pm PT
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:29pm PT
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Angione
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:32pm PT
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I din't see no pics of BN there?
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:35pm PT
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The incredible guacamole man (was that johntp???? who were you????)
;)
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:44pm PT
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Bob Gaines and DEE
Mr. Vogel, sir...
Senior Largo
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:47pm PT
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:54pm PT
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John
Liz
Tom
Steve Cole
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:57pm PT
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Andrew
Shelby
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:58pm PT
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New climbing ink
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:59pm PT
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 11:07pm PT
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Apr 22, 2012 - 11:09pm PT
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Although I wasn't able to make it in person, I "bid" on something that for personal reasons I really wanted, and through the good graces of johntp (John Penca), 'won' it. He posted a photo of a Chouinard alpine hammer in the auction prize thread, and I expressed an interest. One day a few weeks ago it appeared in my post box, although I had to give Canada customs some money to release it. A lovely, thoughtful thing to do!
I'd already sent a modest donation to Dave Evans, and boosted it when the hammer arrived - especially as I couldn't make the trip, and so 'saved' some money. Apparently there's now a shingle on the roof with my name on it.
Here's the hammer, with its new friends. Not that I'm becoming a collector or anything, but they can be handy to have.
For those who remember, John was the person who sent a copy of the Sheridan Anderson Summit calendar, to give to Tami for her birthday. A generous fellow, and I hope to meet him in person some time. Thanks!
Tami and her (John's) calendar.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 11:10pm PT
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 22, 2012 - 11:17pm PT
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hey there say, mighty hiker, thanks for the really wonderful share, about the hammer surprise....
i had a very large booste in the oil paints department, thanks to johntp's rise to the challenge, as to my help, in mid-work...
sometimes folks are shy about helping, but on some occasions, grateful
hearts need to share...
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 11:19pm PT
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"I think Lynne learned the lesson about volunteering..."...
That one was EASY to see coming...
LOL!!!...
Can we say she was a wee bit stressed out? I would have taken a photo but would likely be dead now.
Seriously, Lynne put out a tremendous effort. Kuddos Lynne!
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 22, 2012 - 11:21pm PT
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Beck made about $100 selling drinks...
Party animal..
Adam
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Apr 22, 2012 - 11:26pm PT
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Todd!
thanks for all the great party photos.
What a wonderful event!
Thank you!!!!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 22, 2012 - 11:53pm PT
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john tp, All the preparing, cutting, chopping, organizing is a blast. But, it's a bit like Thanksgiving dinner. The last hour of getting it hot and on the table is a bit stressful. The upside is the great part of getting to know people who volunteer to work together. What a great group!!!
I know the gucamole was great....hope the rest of the food was as well.
BIG KUDOS, to Marie Gingery who again brought the perfect strawberries as well as other divine treats.
Edit: and I must say the stress fled when the dancing and tambourine began.
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Apr 23, 2012 - 12:44am PT
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Hey there say.....
Great event!!! It was a blast, just like the other Fests!
Side note: Did anyone end up with an extra table???? I'm missing a white fold up table, plastic, maybe 2.5feet x 5feet. Folds up into like a big suitcase. Was used in the Silent Auction, then was gone this morning. hmmmm.....
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 23, 2012 - 12:55am PT
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hey there say, it's russ!...
say, russ, perhaps the table is missing, just so i can be a helper and pray that you get it back,
:) >:D<
great fun party, :)
yes!
(i liked the kids and snake part, as:
i have three boys (and one girl) course, all grown up,
*the grandkids don't seem to be the snake type folks, though they
DO seem to like lizards, ;)
edit:
lynne... yes, love the dancing part...
dance the ol' stress away, :)
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 23, 2012 - 01:36am PT
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^^^^^^^^
Yeah, what happened to my craft table? Specifically used at the Check-in Table and was the very last table still standing on the patio (as of 2:30am). It still had the red table cloth and a few stickers, a chalk bag and other mystery items sitting on it. Today for pick up, it was............gone
Great time everyone. Huge huge huge thanks to the great team working the auction, raffle and BIN.
-Felica Terry
-Callie Rennison
-Greg Opland
-Russ Walling
-Maureen Mcquire
-Cait Sullivan
-Harrison Hood
-Sonya Dickinson
-Kate Robertson
-Terrie Marcoe
-Catherine Conner
-Lauren Hughes
-Lori Wilkerson
-Steve Swan
-Robert Fonda
-Tom Murphy
-Ed Sampson (also LARGELY responsible for the donations received thanks Ed!)
And for the patience of the attendees during the raffle and silent auction distribution. Mystery helpers and floaters your assistance was also much appreciated!
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Apr 23, 2012 - 01:40am PT
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Locker has a 2.5 feet by 5 feet long table for sale on craigslist...?
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 23, 2012 - 02:20am PT
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Went out climbing today;...here's Todd Beatty....
J.L.
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Fluoride
Trad climber
West Los Angeles, CA
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Apr 23, 2012 - 02:24am PT
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Todd, great event and great folks.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 23, 2012 - 02:25am PT
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Dr. F at the crux....
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 23, 2012 - 02:28am PT
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Jake Evans and Beck Gordon
John Mirales
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MisterE
Social climber
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Apr 23, 2012 - 02:29am PT
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We had a great time - nice to see old friends and meet new...
Erik & Skip
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 23, 2012 - 02:31am PT
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Dave Ernest Evans
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 23, 2012 - 02:32am PT
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Beck Bouldering...
Father/son climbing team....
Robert Fonda
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 23, 2012 - 10:28am PT
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Sorry, Susan and Russ
Bet it will turn up. Who would want a table? Dee ee and Canadian Dave packed my van, Blessings to you both, and when I got home I had no extra tables.
It is a bummer. I almost lost my tambourine. Parties are a bit hazardous....
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ATS
climber
Mountain Project
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Apr 23, 2012 - 11:28am PT
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RtM
climber
DHS
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Apr 23, 2012 - 11:29am PT
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maybe its on top of Intersection Rock!
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Apr 23, 2012 - 11:37am PT
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"maybe its on top of Intersection Rock!"
It can't be, there's no keg up there...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 23, 2012 - 11:39am PT
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Reminds me.....
FOUND: Below, during clean up. Small camera lens, nice opener, a thing you put something in to smoke it.
Please describe to claim. lynne
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ATS
climber
Mountain Project
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Apr 23, 2012 - 12:08pm PT
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 23, 2012 - 12:25pm PT
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ATS, That's a great shot of LuckyPink! Smiling, happy and manning the BIN Table. Poor girl got no rest and was a key part to the success of the Fest. She has a fantastic attitude and you can tell by that smile.
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Apr 23, 2012 - 12:29pm PT
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Fattrad, Fonda said something about a complaint of sawing the limbs off small children.
I personally didn't see any mayhem ( well maybe a little)
TY
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ATS
climber
Mountain Project
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Apr 23, 2012 - 12:34pm PT
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ATS
climber
Mountain Project
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Apr 23, 2012 - 12:39pm PT
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Apr 23, 2012 - 03:22pm PT
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The Raffle was great, and miraculously I won the best item [no small thanks to slipping Largo a Fin ahead of time].
Now the wife and child want their own Fish Duffels -- I had to fight them off to keep it. It is now serving duty as storage for my latte sipping OC gym climbing accessories [of course].
Thanks to all the people who made this event possible. And a Special thanks to Mr. Evans Sir, Lynne, Susan and Russ.
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ATS
climber
Mountain Project
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Apr 23, 2012 - 06:07pm PT
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Apr 23, 2012 - 06:09pm PT
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heh. sewelly bought the merlins!
you almost had to fight brandt for them.
nice event, and tx to all the folks who did the heavy lifting.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Apr 23, 2012 - 06:14pm PT
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"Fattrad, Fonda said something about a complaint of sawing the limbs off small children.
I personally didn't see any mayhem ( well maybe a little)
TY"
Ok that's it Tony, we meet on the field of honor at day break. Locking carabiners at 20 paces!
See ya there!
(Just remember, I've got a bunch of steel lockers in my arsenal..)
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Apr 23, 2012 - 07:10pm PT
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That's it??????? No slander, no lies????? No tales of debauchery????
That is what you get for not attending.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Apr 23, 2012 - 07:17pm PT
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You can crank 511 posts to the "Republicans" thread on demand, maybe.
(Indulging FatTrad.)
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Apr 23, 2012 - 07:44pm PT
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That route has the distinctive looking start of 'An Eye for an Eye and a Route for a Route'....
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skyblue
Trad climber
malibu
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Apr 23, 2012 - 08:09pm PT
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Tony, I really enjoyed your slide show...Great party! :)
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Apr 23, 2012 - 10:01pm PT
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Susan, I have your table, I brought one just like it and 6 lifetime chairs. I will get you your table. I will call Todd to see if my table is lost in space or what?
Cheers,
Mike
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Apr 23, 2012 - 10:10pm PT
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Apr 23, 2012 - 10:17pm PT
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didnt see donny at the party
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Apr 23, 2012 - 10:20pm PT
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Great portraits Blitzo!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 23, 2012 - 10:25pm PT
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He was actually cutting up fruit for the salad with that huge weapon of mass destruction and doing well with it.
Edit: Dave Cox, risking life, limb and climbing career making fruit salad. :DD
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 23, 2012 - 10:26pm PT
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Bet it will turn up. Who would want a table? Dee ee and Canadian Dave packed my van, Blessings to you both, and when I got home I had no extra tables.
That's your story and you are sticking with it.
What is this white thing and how did it get in my trunk....
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 23, 2012 - 10:30pm PT
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Well, yeahhhhh. If I've learned anything in life it's stick to the first story :D
OBTW Last shout out for something we did find. A small, nice camera lens, a very nice opener and a thing you use to smoke stuff with. Claim any of these by describing them. Cheers, Lynne
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 23, 2012 - 10:36pm PT
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The fruit salad cutter is Palm Desert climber Dave Cox......new route advocate, great climber, and great friend......he hangs with a tough crowd though;....the rest of those "low desert" critters........
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Apr 23, 2012 - 10:36pm PT
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Snakes galore!
Lynne, Sooze, Happie, Lucky, Sonia, Debbie and many more women made it happen!
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Apr 23, 2012 - 10:44pm PT
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Kids of all ages
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Apr 24, 2012 - 08:15am PT
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Thanks for everything you did Susan!!!! We did leave one person off the list of helpers, F10 (James Barnett).
Thank you James for taking over the Buy It Now table so I could get a break!!!
Robert
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Apr 24, 2012 - 08:24am PT
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Dave Cox risking life and limb to make a Fruit Salad...I thought DR. F and Largo were going to make Locker...? So was Locker really there ?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 24, 2012 - 08:33am PT
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rlf, thanks,
I left one off the list too, because he wasn't in any of the pictures. That would be the one and only Cosmic, Dwain. Who also helped with the food and bought chips. Thanks, Friend. :D
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 24, 2012 - 09:37am PT
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Cosmic also took about 3 hours and washed and cleaned perfectly every window in the house so clean that they look invisible.......(I have great views of the desert too;.....it's amazing...)...Big thanks to Cosmic and his handiwork magic on the windows...
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Apr 24, 2012 - 09:44am PT
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Cosmic also took about 3 hours and washed and cleaned perfectly every window in the house so clean that they look invisible.
That helps explain the dude who did the full-on face plant into the sliding glass door during the slide show. Man, I thought there was going to be a party foul on that one.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 24, 2012 - 09:56am PT
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And many thanks to the gentleman from Montana who spent most of Sat. cleaning the kitchen to grade A standards from the health board....including the microwave and oven, sink and countertop....amazing....
Orange County climber BJ, Rob Stahl, Jude, Dave Evans, Tucker Tech,and others did a number on the yard too....looks great!........my place got the face lift......awesome mobilization of the troops....
Mucho thanks too to Steelmonkey and company for the program write up, guidebook donations, and organization of donations and such;.....our family and I appreciate it so much.....
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 24, 2012 - 11:30am PT
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That's a Stahl sister next to DEE........very lovely indeed...The Stahl Klan rules.....
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 24, 2012 - 08:17pm PT
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Debbie Walden, what a sweetie!
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Apr 24, 2012 - 08:21pm PT
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Dave/Todd: Can you at some point report on everything that's been done to benefit the Gordons as a result of the event, and all the work? Not in detail, but maybe a summary of work that was done on the house, net funds raised after you used my money to buy beer for the roofers, other projects, that kind of stuff? We can then form a circle and have a group hug or pat each other on the back, or something like that.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 24, 2012 - 08:25pm PT
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I would like to give a final few THANKYOUS to all of you cool people that made the TGF Fund and party such a raging success. I had a great time and didn't see anyone who didn't. Even my sister's friend who fell in a cactus.
Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou.
DE
Guest List.
DEE
Todd Gordon (not a guest)
Jeremy (?)
Dr. F
TYeary
Stahlbro
steelmnkey
Bransdon ?
Mtnmon ?
Brokedownclimber
Sketchy
RussWalling
Flouride
Steve
RLF
Karen
Marty(r)
TGT
F10
Lynne Leichtfuss
SCseagoat
Ferretlegger
Bill McKirgan
goatboy smellz
H
Paul Parker
Ron Gomez
Jim Bridwell
Hashbro
Murf
Sooze
Steve West
happiegirl
Gal
Cosmiccragsman
Dimes
Fitness Coach
Mtnmun
Dana Eubanks
10b4me
Steve Swan and friends
Steve Belford
Karen Roseme
Wallflower
El Marinero
sethsquatch76
Sabra
iTodd aka Todd Battey
healyje
ATS
drljefe
Dr. Sprock
justthemaid
happiegirrrl
Lovegasoline
Mike Casper
Tucker
Debbie Walden
Tim Pinar
Brett Pinar
Penny Pinar
Kelly Vaught
Frank Bentwood
Stephanie Cassalaro
Will Cassalaro
James Lostlen
Sarah Lostlen
Cody Dolnick
Rebecca Russell
Michelle Russo
Alley Welsh
Beck Gordon
Shelby Beardsley
Andrew Jones
Gina Bararra
Richard Bararra
Mike Lechlinski
Mari Gingery
Taylor Diehl
Jabber Suleman
Sullly
Largo
Blitzo
klk
khanom
Vicky
Moonie aka Doug Munoz aka Moonfuzz
Fogarty
Jim Angione aka “Slim Jim” aka “The Flangeman”…Slimmy
Dr. Tom Michael aka Hummerchine
the climber formerly known as AJ
Cam
Henry
Chez
Can’t Say
wstmrnclmr
Keith Patterson
Melanie Petrone
Cragman
Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
Maureen Maguire/ Lucky Pink
Sebastian and Tobias Wolf
Kathy Evans and posse
Jeff Sewell and close friend
hossjulia
Crimpergirl
Brass Nuts
philo
Rick A. / Big Ricky
Steven and Stephanie Strong
Vicki and Alek Michael
Brian (The Captain) and Mariel Povolny
Greg Lee
Tom Martin
Liz Ying
BJ
Bill Cramer
Mark Uphus
Sonya Dickinson
Mark Sensenbach / recycleresoles.com
Amy
Mitch
MisterE
Dave from Canada
the young lady with Dave
John Stannard
Dick Schockley
Dick's friend
Mr. Troll Sir
Warsaw
Richard Harrison
Michele Locatelli
I know there are a bunch missing from the guest list.
Sponsors: Money, gear, work
DE, Margy and Jake
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H / Hood Mtn. Adv. / Harrison Hood
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzalez
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Charles Cole - Five Ten
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mike Ousley / Moria Ousley
Anthony Ho
Brooke Sandahl/ Metolius
Nardo / Bernardo Gatti
Brandon Shafer-Zatko
Mtnmun
Steve Strong
Nathan Smith/ Liberty Mtn.
Matt Selman
Kris Thompson
Yvonne Gaines
Holland Deyo
Jeff Vargen/ Dope Miller Equipment
John Canby
Can’t Say/ Pat Nay
Zip
Zanders
Gennadiy Vakula
Chris Schmitt
Eric Mount
Tom Michael/ Hummerchine
Blake Cazier/ Stephanie Love…Positive Energy for Youth
Al Hoblit
Ian Gill
Pat Brennan
Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
Maureen Maguire/ Lucky Pink
Sebastian and Tobias Wolfe
Beaver/ Prana
Wills Young/www. bishopboulderingguide.com
Nikwax
The Gear Co-Op
Lowa
Jansport
Evolv
Anders Ouram / Mighty Hiker- “Anonymous Canucklehead”
Steve “Crusher” Bartlett / Desert Towers
Studley / Steve Wolford
Gal / cgraphicart.com
Chuck Blackwell / Straightupsports
Phyliss Ponte
Greg Lee
Rick Accomazzo
Steve Swan
Bob and Elaine Falkenstein
SC Seagoat / Susan Walker
Ferretlegger / Michael Jefferson
Graham Shelton / E-Z Up International
Robert Hayes
Laura Sanders
Steve Morrill
Jim Angione
Dana Bartlett
Russell Walling
KLK
Tom Martin
Circle K
Liz Ying
Mark Sensenbach / recycleresoles.com
Bill Cramer
Brian in SLC
Banks
Sonya Dickinson / Stone Metal Design
Maria Cranor / M
Sam's Market
Warsaw
John Mac
RtM
Michele Locatelli
Steve West / Climb X / RAB
Bill Cramer
Brass Nuts
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John Mac
Trad climber
Littleton, CO
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Apr 24, 2012 - 09:37pm PT
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very minor but I donated a set of Fish hooks to the auction.
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Apr 24, 2012 - 11:23pm PT
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de ee,
What a great friend you are.
I don't remember such a well put together event at the Gordon ranch, ever.
It was a pleasure to attend and see so many good people having a great time.
Todd, You are the wealthiest man I know. You've given so much for so long, it's great to see it come full circle. What a wonderful community.
Thanks for having my family over to enjoy yours. I hope our boys continue to have many future adventures together.
-Wayne
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RtM
climber
DHS
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Apr 25, 2012 - 11:56am PT
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I also donated!
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Apr 25, 2012 - 12:27pm PT
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DE,
Quite a list of attendees.
Got to visit with lots of people (and missed out apparently on tons more).
Add:
Richard Harrison and Michele Locatelli to the list of those in attendance.
Awesome event Dave and well done.
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Apr 25, 2012 - 01:16pm PT
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The Todd Fest was a spectacular success! I am rarely so so impressed with my fellow humans, who in this case, happen to be climbers, as I was there. What a wonderful experience. To see so many come together to celebrate the Gordon Family, to Party in the Desert, to give something back to Todd, who has given so much over the years,..Thanks to everyone. Esp DE who bolstered my confidence. I was proud to be a part of it!
TY
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 25, 2012 - 01:31pm PT
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^^^^^
Michelle Locatelli also donated a Climber's Guide to Rainbow Canyon; which was immediately purchased for the SteelMonkey collection! Missed that Richard was probably standing right next to her when we were talking. Hi Richard.
There were other contributions that came in late - still much appreciated but some may have been missed on the list from Dave including the latest bouldering guide from RtM.
Also a HUGE box of swag from Steve West which included ClimbX gear for the raffle. Also that rad "RAB" women's jacket for the Silent Auction.
Bill Cramer provided the Prescott Bouldering Guide, AZ plus tons of Topos for Granite Mountain.....
Brass Nuts provided copies of his DVD, "Grey Hairs and Gravity"
I don't recall from whom but several mystery items including but not limited to:
-Pair of old EB's (who provided those) - 8.5 Still available!
-Handwoven Rope Rugs
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Guck
Trad climber
Santa Barbara, CA
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Apr 25, 2012 - 01:33pm PT
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Thanks for the Wonderfest and kudos to Greg Lee / glee for cleaning the stove! To save clutter on this post, I posted my pics at http://www.fanchon.us/2012-04-21. There is a great shot of the best smile of the party.
PS. Greg Lee provided the EBs and I think also the "Republican chair"
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Apr 25, 2012 - 01:58pm PT
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Tony's slide show had some beautiful shots.
Thanks again Tony, great job.
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 25, 2012 - 02:19pm PT
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This just in..........
Reverse math tells me that the the our RaffleStaff gals & guys sold nearly 1600 tickets!!!! Yet oddly only 89 people entered into the door prize raffle; I would have figured more. Thank you again BlueWater Ropes for your door prize donation and Congratulations to Swelleymon for winning!
Amazing job everyone, thanks for your donations, hard work, support and attendance!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 25, 2012 - 02:22pm PT
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Yes, the EB's were from Greg Lee and are Locker's size. Greg did a number on that toaster in the kitchen as well!
When I decided to get the ball rolling on this I knew that success was virtually guaranteed just because of who Todd is. The 20-30 years of open door policy, his lifetime of world travel and his personable nature make him arguably the most well known non-famous climber in the world.
Guest List.
DEE
Todd Gordon (not a guest)
Jeremy (?)
Dr. F
TYeary
Stahlbro
steelmnkey
Bransdon ?
Mtnmon ?
Brokedownclimber
Sketchy
RussWalling
Flouride
Steve
RLF
Karen
Marty(r)
TGT
F10
Lynne Leichtfuss
SCseagoat
Ferretlegger
Bill McKirgan
goatboy smellz
H
Paul Parker
Ron Gomez
Jim Bridwell
Hashbro
Murf
Sooze
Steve West
happiegirl
Gal
Cosmiccragsman
Dimes
Fitness Coach
Mtnmun
Dana Eubanks
10b4me
Steve Swan and friends
Steve Belford
Karen Roseme
Wallflower
El Marinero
sethsquatch76
Sabra
iTodd aka Todd Battey
healyje
ATS
drljefe
Dr. Sprock
justthemaid
happiegirrrl
Lovegasoline
Mike Casper
Tucker
Debbie Walden
Tim Pinar
Brett Pinar
Penny Pinar
Kelly Vaught
Frank Bentwood
Stephanie Cassalaro
Will Cassalaro
James Lostlen
Sarah Lostlen
Cody Dolnick
Rebecca Russell
Michelle Russo
Alley Welsh
Beck Gordon
Shelby Beardsley
Andrew Jones
Gina Bararra
Richard Bararra
Mike Lechlinski
Mari Gingery
Taylor Diehl
Jabber Suleman
Sullly
Largo
Blitzo
klk
khanom
Vicky
Moonie aka Doug Munoz aka Moonfuzz
Fogarty
Jim Angione aka “Slim Jim” aka “The Flangeman”…Slimmy
Dr. Tom Michael aka Hummerchine
the climber formerly known as AJ
Cam
Henry
Chez
Can’t Say
wstmrnclmr
Keith Patterson
Melanie Petrone
Cragman
Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
Maureen Maguire/ Lucky Pink
Sebastian and Tobias Wolf
Kathy Evans and posse
Jeff Sewell and close friend
hossjulia
Crimpergirl
Brass Nuts
philo
Rick A. / Big Ricky
Steven and Stephanie Strong
Vicki and Alek Michael
Brian (The Captain) and Mariel Povolny
Greg Lee
Tom Martin
Liz Ying
BJ
Bill Cramer
Mark Uphus
Sonya Dickinson
Mark Sensenbach / recycleresoles.com
Amy
Mitch
MisterE
Dave from Canada
the young lady with Dave
John Stannard
Dick Schockley
Dick's friend
Mr. Troll Sir
Warsaw
Richard Harrison
Michele Locatelli
I know there are a bunch missing from the guest list.
Sponsors: Money, gear, work
DE, Margy and Jake
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H / Hood Mtn. Adv. / Harrison Hood
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzalez
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Charles Cole - Five Ten
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mike Ousley / Moria Ousley
Anthony Ho
Brooke Sandahl/ Metolius
Nardo / Bernardo Gatti
Brandon Shafer-Zatko
Mtnmun
Steve Strong
Nathan Smith/ Liberty Mtn.
Matt Selman
Kris Thompson
Yvonne Gaines
Holland Deyo
Jeff Vargen/ Dope Miller Equipment
John Canby
Can’t Say/ Pat Nay
Zip
Zanders
Gennadiy Vakula
Chris Schmitt
Eric Mount
Tom Michael/ Hummerchine
Blake Cazier/ Stephanie Love…Positive Energy for Youth
Al Hoblit
Ian Gill
Pat Brennan
Rodger Raubach/brokedownclimber
Jeff Elfont/ Fattrad
Maureen Maguire/ Lucky Pink
Sebastian and Tobias Wolfe
Beaver/ Prana
Wills Young/www. bishopboulderingguide.com
Nikwax
The Gear Co-Op
Lowa
Jansport
Evolv
Anders Ouram / Mighty Hiker- “Anonymous Canucklehead”
Steve “Crusher” Bartlett / Desert Towers
Studley / Steve Wolford
Gal / cgraphicart.com
Chuck Blackwell / Straightupsports
Phyliss Ponte
Greg Lee
Rick Accomazzo
Steve Swan
Bob and Elaine Falkenstein
SC Seagoat / Susan Walker
Ferretlegger / Michael Jefferson
Graham Shelton / E-Z Up International
Robert Hayes
Laura Sanders
Steve Morrill
Jim Angione
Dana Bartlett
Russell Walling
KLK
Tom Martin
Circle K
Liz Ying
Mark Sensenbach / recycleresoles.com
Bill Cramer
Brian in SLC
Banks
Sonya Dickinson / Stone Metal Design
Maria Cranor / M
Sam's Market
Warsaw
John Mac
RtM
Michele Locatelli
Steve West / Climb X / RAB
Bill Cramer
Brass Nuts
Previous list posted also edited.
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GLee
Social climber
Missoula MT
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Apr 25, 2012 - 03:01pm PT
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So the 'Stars and Stripes' folding chair actually sold???
Probably bought by a proxy for President Cheney, no doubt!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 25, 2012 - 03:09pm PT
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The last time I saw it Blitzo was admiring it on Sun. am!
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Apr 25, 2012 - 06:22pm PT
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The Beer on Tap was a great item. Thanks to all.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 25, 2012 - 06:28pm PT
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tucker drank one of the kegs...
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GLee
Social climber
Missoula MT
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Apr 25, 2012 - 07:30pm PT
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The tag on the 'Stars and Stripes' chair did say 'For Republicans and Daring Socialists' after all.....
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Apr 26, 2012 - 12:25am PT
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What a great event! An excellent turn out for an excellent cause! Many Kudos to the organizers, worker bees, participants and supporters! I'm just starting to sort through some photos, so here's the first batch of portraits from the GordoFest (more to come)...
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Apr 26, 2012 - 12:36am PT
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Great Photos Dave.
Such a fun event
and so cool to meet, hang, camp, climb, and party with y'all.
Many classic moments and people, good people.
Thanks for having me Todd.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Apr 26, 2012 - 12:48am PT
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I'm just pissed that I missed an event that was sponsored by The Circle K
Dammit.
I was reassembing my jeep...and cussin' a lot. A party would've been much better.
But then, I Could've been born rich, too.....instead of just good lookin'.
Cheers, ya'll
Kirk Bland (I'm Skully, if you ask around here)
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Apr 26, 2012 - 09:04am PT
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Another round of party portraits...
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Apr 26, 2012 - 09:57am PT
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Nice meeting you too Sullly - and many of you. I managed not to get to spend time with a fair number as well. We'll have to do it again then. :)
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 26, 2012 - 10:33am PT
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Sigh!
I missed out on some real fun, but I now have 2 new calves to compensate. I'm sure there'll be another time, another year for the tradional fun(d) raiser.
Rodger
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 26, 2012 - 01:11pm PT
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For those who attended..... what's your guess on how many people were at the Fest? I suppose I could count the attendee list but anyone with an educated guess?
I'm also accepting quotes, letters or trip reports from the event to include to our sponsors. On my list to-do is to send a final thank you note regarding the successful event. I'm sure that many of you would agree that the donations from corporate and private sponsors was huge!
Submissions, ideas or write-ups from attendees would me mucho appreciated!
~Susan
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 26, 2012 - 01:33pm PT
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Fantastic portraits, Brassy. It was so good to see you and Crimper. You both look fabulous as does Mr. Vogel who just does not seem to age.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Apr 26, 2012 - 05:51pm PT
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The crowd shouted for MORE!!!! BN, MORE!!!!!
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F10
Trad climber
Bishop
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Apr 26, 2012 - 07:25pm PT
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Susan, I like Todd's statement when he was on the roof
"Average age here is 54"
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Apr 26, 2012 - 09:18pm PT
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This looks to have been something else. Wish I could've attended, as last year was so much fun. Been reading the age jokes. I have recently gone back to a company from a 9 year furlough, with many familiar faces. My favorite female colleague asked me how everyone looks. I said, "the same, except 9 years older"....."except for you of course" Close one. Very enjoyable photos, keep them coming please.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 26, 2012 - 09:32pm PT
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Anyone can be young and beautiful/handsome. Aging with grace, that's the challenge. Most of the people pictured have accomplished that. Cheers to you.
Edit: To answer Sooze, I'd say @ 178 attended. I'd expected 300 just because. I've gone thru the list and missed those of you who weren't able to get here. It's community and you make up an important part.
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Apr 26, 2012 - 09:34pm PT
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craig, she sorta looks like you
down boy
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 26, 2012 - 09:48pm PT
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Actually Locker, I'd say you are like fine wine. The older it gets the better. Just a friendly observation...no one need go to deep with this.
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Apr 26, 2012 - 09:48pm PT
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^^^yr saying locker is the dregs?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 26, 2012 - 09:50pm PT
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klk, thanks for a great giggle. Needed one today. Selling the family homestead and the family business....part of moving on but laughs are better than gold. Thanks for yours! lynnie
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 26, 2012 - 10:07pm PT
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Oh Khanom, It was a gift to talk to you and Vicky! Yeah, I was stressed out due to crazy life since Dan died but not from cooking this past weekend. That was a treat.....except like I said, last hour of putting it hot on the table is like Thanksgiving Dinner, a challenge, yet fun.
Please! keep me posted on your plans. You two are special people and my best to yo both.
And yes, TPR reunions are the best. Maybe some of this ST family can let me know their plans and we can hook up on one of my days off. :D
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MisterE
Social climber
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Apr 26, 2012 - 11:30pm PT
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Nice to see old friends, and make some new ones.
Thanks to R. Vogel for inspiration, once again.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Apr 26, 2012 - 11:33pm PT
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Leichtfuss, call me! I'm not going to home for a bit more, but give me a call on my cell.
Peace
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Apr 26, 2012 - 11:34pm PT
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Another round of Gordo Fest attendees...
Stay tuned, more to come...
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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Apr 26, 2012 - 11:36pm PT
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WOW!!!! Susan did a fantastic job with the impressive list of sponsors and organizing this festival of fun. I was truly touched that so many amazing folks came out for the Gordon Family. RLF for getting the power straightened out, Lynne and Happy, BJ and the cooking crew, the prep crew and Cosmic the one armed window washer, Deee, the brains behind this bunch of misfits, Banks mannin up on the American Alpine Club sponsored kegs of Sierra Nevada kept us all in fine beer. Everyone else I am forgetting to mention, THANKS! I had a blast.
This is how Todd Rolls...
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other
Trad climber
LA, CA
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Apr 26, 2012 - 11:41pm PT
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about how much did it raise?
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Apr 26, 2012 - 11:53pm PT
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^^^^yes, hope it was successful.
BN, the shot of John Long and Jim Bridwell. Amazing.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 27, 2012 - 12:10am PT
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We raised enough to put a roof on our house, new tires for the toyota corolla, a new brake job for my truck, and probably a new leach line for our septic system that Action pumping is checking out tomorrow;...thanks for everything, my friends......an exact $ amount is probably not needed, for Obama or Mitt might want to tax my friend's donations as "extra income".........it's just a few friends helping out with a roof;...nothing to get the tax man involved........................................Basically, the whole event was a whooping success;.....food, band, party, donations, beer, art exhibit, slide show, and Beck's Killer Beverages......thanks again for such a rallying of the troops;.....the Gordon family is much appreciative.
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Apr 27, 2012 - 12:26am PT
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Last round of pics for today, one more batch tomorrow. First, the host of honor...
Now, more Fest faces...
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 27, 2012 - 12:31am PT
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Man;....I wasn't even drinking....but I look wacked...
Dr. Shockley....great to see him.....great great shots, Dave....the pic of Beck is fantastic...thank you...
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Apr 27, 2012 - 12:36am PT
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Banks mannin up on the American Alpine Club sponsored kegs of Sierra Nevada kept us all in fine beer.
The man himself in action:
Cheers to Banks the chariot driver, beer connoisseur and climbing partner extraordinaire!
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Apr 27, 2012 - 12:42am PT
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Good stuff Brass!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 27, 2012 - 09:58am PT
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Biggest event of the year and whose got a cold sore on their face...mutter, mutter, mutter. :D
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Apr 27, 2012 - 10:01am PT
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First time I'm seeing most of the photos too. Excellent stuff. I look forward to the next batch!
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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Apr 27, 2012 - 11:14am PT
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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Apr 27, 2012 - 11:25am PT
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Sure wish I could have stuck around Sunday.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Apr 27, 2012 - 12:02pm PT
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Biggest event of the year and whose got a cold sore on their face...mutter, mutter, mutter. :D
Shoulda kept kissin an iced keg....
I'm prone to fever blisters...I have a prescription Valtrex....miracle stuff....as soon as you feel the tingle you start taking the stuff for two days....GONE, I tell you GONE.. Get it from your doc.
Susan
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Apr 27, 2012 - 01:25pm PT
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I don't ever remember seeing a skunk in Joshua Tree but I swear there must be one living under Todd's house.
Edit:
Question ~ what happens to all the product that didn't sell? Ongoing auction?
Hey, big ups to all the organizers. Pretty darned impressive.
And big thanks to Spencer and Skip who donated a chalk bag and some gloves to me...
since largo screwed me in the raffle.
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Apr 27, 2012 - 03:49pm PT
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Classic Joshua Tree - Vogel - Super-signed Edition (Asking $75)
This is a Super deal, here is a picture of another copy that was also signed on Saturday FYI. You could probably never get a signed copy like this without a lot of work. Figure retail on it at $300-$500+. Sell it to Chessler and give the profit to Todd (turn about is fair play).
Here are some of the signatures: Dave Evans, Todd Gordon, Richard Harrison, Rick Accomazzo, John Long, Kevin Powell, Scott Cole, Blitzo, Ed Sampson, Craig Fry (Dr. F!), George Armstrong, Spencer Lennard, Bernadette Regan, Don Reed, Bill Russell, Jeff Sewell, Russ Walling, Dick Shockley, Jim Bridwell, Rob Stahl, Mike Lechlinski, Mari Gingery, Tom Murphy, Tucker Tech, and many, many others....
PLEASE NOTE: The Copy being sold by Sooze for the Gordons may be missing a couple signatures shown in the picture, but is very similar.
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Apr 27, 2012 - 04:18pm PT
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^^^^
I think is sold about 30 minutes ago to the lovely and talented Mrs. Gaines.
Edit: Randy, will be getting in touch about your recent order.... Sooze is on it.
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Apr 27, 2012 - 04:31pm PT
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The lovely and talented Yvonne Gaines is intelligent too and knows a good deal.
Edit: The better half and child will be happy to hear that... I've had to fight them to keep the one I won.
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Apr 27, 2012 - 04:54pm PT
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She does know a good deal..... but the amount she added for a delivery charge far outweighed the asking price of the book! Very nice Mrs. Gaines.... we'll get that book over to you pronto! Thanks!
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 27, 2012 - 05:23pm PT
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Yes, "far outweighed" is a good way of putting it. The funds have been received and ready for delivery to the Gordon's along with the super swell guide for Mrs. Gaines. It's unclear at this time what access Bob will have with said guide :)
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Apr 27, 2012 - 05:55pm PT
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Susan, I have your table, I brought one just like it and 6 lifetime chairs. I will get you your table. I will call Todd to see if my table is lost in space or what?
Cheers,
Mike Posted on 4/23/12
Susan, I will get the table to Todd's house, maybe this Sunday. I now need my table, same type newer?
911 help my wife is killing me over this table....
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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Apr 27, 2012 - 06:14pm PT
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Nice portraits Dave, but couldn't you afford COLOR film!
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 27, 2012 - 06:47pm PT
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Mike seems kinda silly to bring us our table just so your wife can kill you. It's odd that we're missing one, I get how you ended up with ours but it stands to reason that someone went home with an extra. Curious to say the least.
Those plastic craft tables are magic! I would not have been disappointed at all should our gurney or crop saw table disappeared, sadly those both made it back.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Apr 27, 2012 - 07:30pm PT
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I KNEW we should have chained down all the tables too. :)
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 27, 2012 - 08:58pm PT
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okay crimpie, fess up. what is the ransom for the table?
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 27, 2012 - 09:29pm PT
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I stand corrected. She was knott there and could knott be the culprit. The search continues.
Hey wait! Her name tag says she is locker...
I sense a table conscription conspiracy. Plus a lot of other issues. Is crimpie = locker? This has so many repurcussions...
locker edit:
nice photo cosmic!
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Apr 27, 2012 - 09:32pm PT
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maybe locker keystered it.
seriously. i saw like three lockers before i even found the keg.
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The New Age Blitzo
Social climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Apr 27, 2012 - 11:02pm PT
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Fantastic shots, Brass Nuts!
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Apr 27, 2012 - 11:49pm PT
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Last round of Gordo Fest portraits... A great event!
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Apr 27, 2012 - 11:53pm PT
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Great stuff BN! Thanks.
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F10
Trad climber
Bishop
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Apr 28, 2012 - 12:06am PT
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Thanks Brass, those are some great photos
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 28, 2012 - 12:19am PT
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Yer gonna' die.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 28, 2012 - 12:22am PT
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Just got back from the Prana big open house for their totally Awesome new facility. Great food, folks and fun. Looking back over the pictures it appears my cold sore is gone. Would that be photo enhancement by BN??
If so I'd also like all the lines and spots gone too. Big Smiles and great pics Brassnuts. You're good at what you do. Lynne
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Apr 28, 2012 - 12:25am PT
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You shine, Lynne. I can see it.
I knew already, though.
Glad it was a sound, thorough occasion. Cheers.
BTW, best line ever, Dave.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Apr 28, 2012 - 12:29am PT
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It must have just healed on its own Lynne. :)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 28, 2012 - 12:33am PT
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Yeah, Crimper. Hugs to you both.
Skully, some day, yo bro, are gonna make it to the "Family Gathering". And not just you but Neebee also. I'd be willing to take bets on it. Cheers,
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Apr 28, 2012 - 12:58am PT
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I'm not much into photo manipulation, but just for fun and because you asked Lynne, here's a quick and relatively unskilled retouch ;-)
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 28, 2012 - 01:01am PT
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Sweet.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 28, 2012 - 01:40am PT
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hey there skully... capt... did you get your mail? ...your email does not work here...
just email me... thanks...
:))
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Apr 28, 2012 - 10:48am PT
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Hey there, Neebee. I did get the mail. Thank you.
:)
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 28, 2012 - 12:01pm PT
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hey there say, skully... capt....
great.... :)
say, anddddddddddd:
have a great day!
:)
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Apr 28, 2012 - 12:05pm PT
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I want the real Lynnie...not this Botox edition. Lynnie, you are BEAUTIFUL ... With your warmth and spirit ever shining through....come home!
Susan
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 28, 2012 - 12:12pm PT
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I am, as Locker says, ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!:DDDDDDDD
Just turned on my computer and I am sitting here LOL. I have to agree with Susan. As unpleasant as wrinkles and spots are, I guess I prefer them.....they were after all hard fought for in the sometimes battle of life.
EDIT:
But BrassNuts and Crimpie you have done a super thing for me. I will never toy with the idea of a chemical peel again. THANK YOU, both. (I'm still laughing)
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Apr 28, 2012 - 12:15pm PT
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BN,
Wondeful photos.
Karin and I saw you shooting a lot at the fest.
Can we view your shots of the event and the not so famous anywhere?
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Apr 28, 2012 - 12:23pm PT
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Sully, why sleep with it under my pillow when I can have the real thing? Wait...the pic doesn't snore. Yes, that's the ticket. I thought it was a great pic also. I REALLY liked yours...very glam.....you are lovely in person and sooooo photogenic too!
Sorry you couldn't join us for climbing ... We dd some nice not too hairy routes.
Thanks Lynne for coming home....there are not many woman our age as lovely as you....stay with it!
Susan
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 28, 2012 - 12:35pm PT
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SC seagoat, :D
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Apr 28, 2012 - 12:39pm PT
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Ah Pud, wish I would have had a chance to visit. Several tacos were there who I didn't realize were there. Ah, maybe you were hiding. Next time - name tags for you (that don't say Locker). :)
Glad you got a giggle out of it all Lynne. :)
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 28, 2012 - 03:27pm PT
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Your Gordofest dollars hard at work;...once again, thanks for the help;.....we need it...
and appreciate the support and help. ( I used to spend every spring break climbing in Moab......now I've found something more fun;...septic tank challenges....)...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 28, 2012 - 03:48pm PT
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Pretty thrilling Saturday Afternoon viewing.......:D
Edit: Kidding of course, I'm happy for you. lynne
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 29, 2012 - 01:46am PT
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hey there say, sooze... i forgot to mention, if my books did get a buyer (being non-climber stuff and all)... gladly, you may donate the whole set and study books to a nearby library, most libraries will take them... :)
:)
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Apr 29, 2012 - 03:03am PT
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Neebee.. YES your books sold at the silent auction but I don't remember exactly to whom. I helped with the cash out at the auction so I know for sure. LP (Maureen)
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Apr 29, 2012 - 03:33am PT
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how much for the tank?
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Apr 29, 2012 - 09:41am PT
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Todd doing his rooftop dance...
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 29, 2012 - 09:58am PT
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Where are the manboobs...
(Too scary for the internet....I understand...)..
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SofCookay
climber
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Apr 29, 2012 - 10:06am PT
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Hey NeeBee,
I was the lucky person with the winning bid for your books! It was kind of you to donate them for the event and I look forward to reading them.
Sonya
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Apr 29, 2012 - 12:21pm PT
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As Ferretlegger and I slaved on boat projects yesterday....I soooooooo much wanted to rewind the clock to last week.
It was a wonderful event and Todd and family are so gracious....
Aww wistfully thinking about last week as we gear up for another day of boat slaving.
Susan
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 29, 2012 - 12:24pm PT
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Enjoy the read Sonya, Russ got a little jealous when he saw there were hardbound. We have a copy of Jake but it's a paperback. Thanks Again Neebee for your many thoughtful donations.
A few other notes - The book-sale continues on the Taco until we can get it up onto the Blog. Big thanks to Abend for the generous sale and BrianSLC who took mercy and bought a stack of guides for his collection (many I'm sure he already owns).
See updated list for some nice available guides. Some new, some old but all a great value.
Taking reasonable offers - to ship USPS media mail. We're moving in a month...........please don't make me take this box too. Let's clear out the last of the GordonFest swag and get Todd some cash to supply the boys water balloons all summer long!
~Sooze
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 29, 2012 - 12:27pm PT
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I'll take Mammoth Area Rock Climbs for $35. And door number three.
Where ya going?
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Apr 29, 2012 - 12:58pm PT
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Thanks John, email with instructions sent. This is a nice guide donated by our friend and author Marty Lewis. Top quality guide to leaf through and reference for your east side experience!
We're moving to our house in Joshua Tree........that we've been remodeling for the past 2 years. Ready or KNOTT the time has come.
Thanks - that's one more out of the box!
~Sooze
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chez
Social climber
chicago ill
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Apr 29, 2012 - 03:59pm PT
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Front page bump for Gordon bucks.
Russ, i'll give you 5 bucks for the unused bar tacker!
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Mimi
climber
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Apr 29, 2012 - 05:35pm PT
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Great job to everyone that contributed to this most worthy cause. Finally got to check out the pics, appreciate the humor and see so many familiar faces. Couldn't make this gathering, but I look forward to finally getting to chew the fat with Dr. F someday. That Middle C comment on the Integraton thread was really funny, Randy.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 29, 2012 - 07:09pm PT
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hey there say, sofcookay.... (sonya) thanks for letting me know ... fun to know that they have a nice home, :)
if you enjoy them enough, too, there is FIVE vols of short stories
all based on the same characters... and as they grow through the years
(all these 'fill in' the years between the jake hugs texas, and the jake's ranch and the second gate (older age years)...
short story fun stuff, coveringa many things that we all face in life, in some ways...
EVEN the ol' kitchen sink, ;)) (in one story) and the bathtub, in another, :))
hey there say, todd....
sure love the septic tank work there...
when i was married and lived in south texas, sadly, or septic tank
was much to be desired (and not envy of others) it was 'much to be desired' to be FIXED, ;)
oh sooze and russ!!! so very happy for you to get a new move...
(i moved from a tiny tiny spot [finaly packed to full, due to stuff added in for grandkids to use, etc] to an older but SOOOO much larger house, and: cooler, too, as to summer (though we do not, sadly, get much summer here, :( ... and, it has a neat basement, and yard)..
have fun with and after the move... best part, is:
you get to decorate all the rooms again, that you live in, :)
thanks to all the photographes here, i so much!!! wanted to see all the pics!!!
someday, i will meet some of you all, too..
wanted THAT too...
:)
ooops, forgot:
edit:
thanks so much luckypink for letting me know...
:)
oh, forgot:
sooze, it is sooo special, seeing the hardcover books, too,
:)) (was glad they gave us that option, too)
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Poofter's Froth, Wyoming
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Apr 29, 2012 - 09:16pm PT
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The new house, since a few of you have been asking....
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MisterE
Social climber
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Apr 29, 2012 - 09:19pm PT
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Nice! A stone house in the desert - perfect.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 29, 2012 - 09:48pm PT
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Sweet house! Can we have a party there?
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Apr 29, 2012 - 10:20pm PT
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Wow! Casa jstan has really changed in the last two years.
You did let John know you'd be moving in, I hope.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 29, 2012 - 11:16pm PT
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hey there say, russ....
ahhhhhhh, every dog has their day, as the saying goes, and:
every man has their castle... :)
is there a reMOTE possibilty of a mote? as well...
if so, you knowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww....
you COULD fish there,then, for days when you can't get
away from home ... :)
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Apr 29, 2012 - 11:24pm PT
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Neebee: can you send your address? Picked up a tiny trinket at the Gordofest for you---
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Apr 29, 2012 - 11:25pm PT
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Neebee,
I was thinking of a moat too, along with a drawbridge to keep out the fish fans that would surely try to take the castle if they couldn't get their leopard chalk bag, zebra luggage and well you know....all the rest of the russ goodies. :D
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 29, 2012 - 11:28pm PT
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hey there say, crimpergirl... :) awwwwww, sounds like fun--mail is fun!
'speciall from neat folks' and frieds, :)
will send it now...
say, lynne, did you check YOUR mail??? regalar house-mail, not email...
also, ooooopsss...
lynne, i COULD have fixed reMOTE and mote, to reMOTE and moat
or, should i have used reMOAT and and mote, instead, :))
fun to be sharing the same thoughts, tonight, :))
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 30, 2012 - 12:17am PT
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Spring Break is over;....but I got one more climb in today....
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 30, 2012 - 12:21am PT
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hey there say, todd.... great! nothing like a good climb, after digging in the dirt... (the septic stuff)...
one MUST get a loftier view, afterward...
wow, just think, if russ take up that castle...
folks will need be digging, if he wants a moat...
perhaps you are well trained now, as to digging,
;)
well, god bless to all you hard workers...
i got chores to go do...
i to the night shift, as to housecleaning, artist chores,
writing, etc...
that is--til there is summer sunshine, :))
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 30, 2012 - 12:25am PT
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He don't need no climbing shoes...
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Mimi
climber
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Apr 30, 2012 - 12:42am PT
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Nice killer heel shot, Todd.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 30, 2012 - 02:54am PT
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 30, 2012 - 02:57am PT
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 30, 2012 - 03:38am PT
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Thanks for the purdy pics Todd, love them cacti..
Cheers to you, Andrea and the kiddos
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 30, 2012 - 06:43am PT
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hey there todd... wow, how neat... what kind of camera lens, does that???
and how many pixels, etc... .very nice...
wow--we SURE need spring around here....
at leastttttttttt there ARE TULIPS bloomed here...
daffs, are done... but NO other spring flowers...
were hardly even any dandilions... :O
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 30, 2012 - 09:27am PT
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I just can't help myself sometimes, but the moat should be filled with *FISH*
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Apr 30, 2012 - 10:00am PT
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What a fun time. It is great to be a part of such a diverse community. Tony's show was inspiring, Lynne's food was awesome, schwag was abundant. I bought some cool things and really enjoyed meeting some new friends. I have to say though Sooze's drive and organizational skills made everything including the auction and bin table really flow. Mo and I finally got back this weekend.
Todd your a good man, and I am happy to see how much support you got and the face lift your place needs. I wish I could have climbed with you all on Sunday. But it was so hot we decided to head north for the rest of the week. It was 101 degrees as we drove up to Lone Pine. The road was open to the portal and we got snowed on as we hiked up the north drainage the next day.
We cleaned up at a friends in Bishop. Climbed at the Alabama Hills. And stayed the rest of the week in Clark Canyon.
We did stop by Todds on Sunday to pick up the stuff we brought. But I don't remember seeing a plastic table. The only ones left down below was my wooden camp table and folding picnic table. Did it ever turn up? I was tempted get the American flag folding chair but we did not have any room left in the pathfinder. However I did grab the insolite pad, caulk bag and expansion bolts from the bin table though. If anyone was wondering what happened to those items. Todd let me know what I owe you for those.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 30, 2012 - 10:26am PT
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Sounds like a great party....sorry I missed it but Rio has been some consolation.
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chez
Social climber
chicago ill
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Apr 30, 2012 - 11:18am PT
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Looks like R&S are moving back to Poofter's Froth.
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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Apr 30, 2012 - 12:56pm PT
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Todd,
Looks like a lot more fun Sunday than being stuck on a plane to Dayton.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 30, 2012 - 02:02pm PT
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Wendall;....we save the cool climbs for when you are out of town;...we do the crappy ones when you are here.......get used to it...
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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Apr 30, 2012 - 02:11pm PT
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Well if Tucker could do it barefoot, maybe I could have got up it clean.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Apr 30, 2012 - 03:06pm PT
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Super steep on big holds;....5.7.......
(secret area;...can't tell you where...)...
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Just a bump for the effort so many put out. As a bystander it is impressive what people did to make this happen. Don't want these folk's efforts be forgotten too soon.
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