Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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Jan 19, 2013 - 08:17am PT
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BUMP! gear gear gear!
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Jan 19, 2013 - 08:41am PT
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Hi Sonya, in the spirit of what goes around comes around I sent you 18-19 of my old Chouinard (and a Cassin) Wired stoppers so you can build some more. They're is no conditions on them, they're yours and if I see them on ebay no worries (I'm kidding, but no conditions):-)
You really dressed up the one you donated for Ians family, and mine don't looks any better...ok, maybe one or 2 do. So it's a good use, if anyone else has any she'll make good use of them. Should be at your place by Monday I'd expect. Coming postal to your PO Box.
Be nice to see the diamond C on some of these.
VERY nice work.
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SofCookay
climber
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Jan 19, 2013 - 05:59pm PT
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Couchmaster,
I am humbled and touched by your generosity - thank you VERY much for the stoppers and no worries, they will definitely not end up on Ebay...I promise I will put them to good use and turn them into something beautiful that others will enjoy.
In return, I hope you will allow me to turn one of them into a necklace for you.
This is just the pick-me-up I needed. My sister passed away unexpectedly last week, just a few days shy of her 50th birthday, and as you can imagine, this was devastating to me and my family.
Some of you may know that part of the reason I started creating and selling stopper necklaces and earrings is to help fund my hike of the Pacific Crest Trail starting in April of this year. I am hiking this trail to honor the memory of my sister Mae, who passed away 8 years ago at the age of 35, my mother, who passed away 7 years ago, and now my sister Tammy.
So thank you again for your kindness, it is truly appreciated.
Sonya
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Jan 19, 2013 - 06:04pm PT
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Thats so awesome. Thanks for the offer too on making me one, but I stopped wearing necklass's when I got old:-) They're all yours, hope you make a lot of money off them and that your art gets noticed. I sure noticed it due to your generosity to donate one for Ians family. Thanks for that and enjoy!!!! Sorry to hear of your familys troubles. Have a great hike!!!
Mark, photo 7, is that a Yates big dude next to the Maroon metolius? Do you know the size? (comp to #6 or 7 Camalot? That should get a nice nickel once it's identified and the wide boyzs see it.
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Jan 19, 2013 - 06:10pm PT
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Just checked, I have one just like it and mine is a HB Flexi-Fit, comparable in size to a #5 Wild Country. Nice cam.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Jan 19, 2013 - 06:18pm PT
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Wow Sonya, it's amazing what people have to endure and yet still find a reason to smile. I think you and Michele Gill are two awesome folks!
Susan
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SofCookay
climber
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Jan 20, 2013 - 07:16am PT
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Always look for the light, Susan - I promise, it is there.
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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Jan 20, 2013 - 07:36am PT
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Sonya I am so sorry to hear of the losses you have suffered in your family. My condolences to you for this most recent loss as well. I wish you the best and hope you have a wonderful trip along the Crest trail!
Is there somewhere to see more photos of the jewelry you make?
Audrey
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Jan 20, 2013 - 08:50am PT
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Always look for the light, Susan - I promise, it is there.
Yes Sonya, you speak the truth!
Susan
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SofCookay
climber
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Jan 20, 2013 - 09:55am PT
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Audrey, thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it! Can't wait to hit the trail...
I sell my jewelry through Etsy and you can view it here - http://www.etsy.com/shop/MaeMonkey
Currently, the shop is very low on stopper necklaces as I just about sold out of them all during Christmas. I am making a bunch of new ones that will be posted this week, but I have to buy a new camera as mine was stolen from my hotel room while I was back home in Texas. Argh. I do a lot of custom work as well.
Thanks again!
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Jan 20, 2013 - 11:23am PT
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Just sold a bunch of biners and some cams. The pile is getting smaller and smaller but there are still a few brand new and other really useful items left!
The generosity of you SuperTopians is a wonder to behold!
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Michelle Gill
climber
Redding, CA
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Jan 20, 2013 - 05:28pm PT
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Hi Sonya, I am so sorry to hear about all of your losses. My thoughts and prayers are with you. So glad to see you hitting the trail in honor of your loved ones. This spring, Trevor (our son) and I hope to go skydiving in honor of Ian. We call it flying for dad. Everyone on this thread has been so thoughtful and inspiring. Whatta great bunch of folks!
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SofCookay
climber
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Jan 21, 2013 - 07:39am PT
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Hi Michelle, that is awesome! Please take lots of pictures and share them with all of us here - would love to see you and your son's flying adventure. No doubt Ian would be quite proud. Skydiving terrifies me - I'd rather hike 2,650 miles than jump out of a plane - ha!
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Michelle Gill
climber
Redding, CA
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Jan 21, 2013 - 07:34pm PT
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Mark, don't be a boob! Bump!
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Jan 22, 2013 - 09:11am PT
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Up for a really important thread!
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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Jan 23, 2013 - 07:01am PT
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Bump for boobs and gear!
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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Jan 23, 2013 - 09:47am PT
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Sonya it's beautiful!! and what a beautiful gesture on your part to donate proceeds from your sales.
I just may have to post your link on Facebook if you don't mind!
Audrey
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SofCookay
climber
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Jan 23, 2013 - 09:55am PT
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Thank you, Audrey, and by all means, please share. I have more of his stoppers to create with, this is just the start! It is truly an honor to have them to work with.
Almost forgot - you can also go to my company's Facebook page and "like" it (if you wish) to see updates and listings of his stoppers - you can always share the listing directly from my page.
h^^ps://www.facebook.com/StoneMetalDesign
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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Jan 23, 2013 - 10:04am PT
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oh even better, i will definitely do that!
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