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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jun 28, 2014 - 02:35pm PT
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hey theres, say, leggs... wow, very nice share and weekend!!
god bless! even more, wow!
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Jun 29, 2014 - 06:59am PT
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Chiloe... nice photo... great greenery... where was this taken?
On the popular Höhenglücksteig klettersteig (via ferrata) in Bavaria, a delightful excursion with also a sad history.
Here's another view of our party enjoying life, earlier that same day.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California
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Jun 30, 2014 - 09:08am PT
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On the popular Höhenglücksteig klettersteig (via ferrata) in Bavaria, a delightful excursion with also a sad history.
Chiloe... thank you for the article... this stuck with me when reading it:
" Albert had a reputation for traveling to climbs using only human-powered transportation. In remote environments, he relied on travel by foot, kayak or sailboat, part of his lifelong aspiration toward a more self-sufficient form of climbing.
The international climbing community will long mourn the loss of Kurt Albert. He will be remembered as a strong climber, an innovative thinker, and a dedicated friend."
~RIP Mr. Albert
I am happy to see your party having a great time, and a safe one... thanks for sharing your time Enjoying Life!
~peace, Leggs
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Jun 30, 2014 - 10:04am PT
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Yes, Albert's story is striking for who he was, and then to lose all on such a casual outing. From a Rock and Ice profile written in 2011:
Last September, Albert, 56, was guiding a group of novices, friends from the same soccer team, on a via ferrata in the Frankenjura region north of his home town of Nuremberg at a place called Hohenglücksteig. It translates as: “the path where you feel glad to be high up.” Kurt had driven through the night back from a slideshow in Hamburg and was managing on an hour’s sleep. He was standing on a wide ledge, leaned back into his harness, perhaps to rest, perhaps for a clearer view of something, and then was gone. A carabiner was left on the safety wire, and the sling into his harness was empty.
Clearly, Albert knew how to enjoy life.
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Jun 30, 2014 - 10:47am PT
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I guess that's kind of a sober interlude for the Enjoy Life thread, but somehow it all goes together.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California
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Jun 30, 2014 - 11:25am PT
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Clearly, Albert knew how to enjoy life.
I guess that's kind of a sober interlude for the Enjoy Life thread, but somehow it all goes together.
Chiloe, while Albert's death is certainly a tragedy and tremendous loss, I agree with you that somehow it DOES all go together. He did know how to Enjoy Life, and lived it to the fullest until the end.
I was unaware of this remarkable man, and am happy you shared the area with me, as well as his legacy. Thank you so much.
~peace, and as always, Enjoy Life! ~Leggs
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Jun 30, 2014 - 05:06pm PT
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On a totally different note, I just wanna say that
Life is fun! :-)
Smile! It makes you happier!
It 's summer. I'm single.
What's there to not enjoy? :-)
Can't really think of anything.
:-)
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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Jun 30, 2014 - 06:00pm PT
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R U ready?
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thebravecowboy
climber
in the face of the fury of the funk
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Jun 30, 2014 - 10:06pm PT
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Cheers to Leggs
Just because
No reason. :-)
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Note, Cosmic sighting!
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Beardbro all trimmed up!
And that 360 night sky is wild. Thanks for sharing.
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thebravecowboy
climber
in the face of the fury of the funk
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I heard three shrill peeps as I dug out the sage from the drain today. Three furry infantile bunnies with eyes still closed, bare beneath the brazen burning 40C sun, exposed by and somehow spared the cleaver of my spade. I covered the trench with the spade perpendicular to the sun, dumped my lunch sack and wetted it, covering and cooling the three little beings. I saw the mother rabbit in rock shade as I cut juniper and piñon limbs to rebuild the warren. I wet the soil and boughs around them repeatedly in an effort to stave off the heat. Tomorrow we will see. Life is good and we do the best that we can.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California
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A Cosmic sighting... yay!!! And Kath, I too wish you could make that your avatar... it's kind of perfect!
Sweet Lollie... thank you for the flowers, just because! That is so awesome of you! Life IS fun, eh?
NutAgain ~ "all trimmed up" ... You MUST be referring to Jefe... I hope! (I shaved my beard off years ago!)
:)
BraveCowboy ~ great photo of your hand in the large print... where was that taken??
And hey, good on you for helping the baby bunnies. How are they doing today?!
John M ~ Dude, that clip was awesome... TFPU!
WTF ~ I am glad you enjoy this thread. I LOVE seeing all the newest contributions... they always make me smile. PS: I think you need a bigger pool!
Clinker ~ I AM ready for the 4th of July... in the mountains!! It's tradition here in Tucson not to just watch the fireworks from A Mountain, but rather, to see WHEN the butte will catch on fire, which is always kind of sad, but always happens. Not sure WHY Tucson, which is dry as hell, insists on having firework shows. Baffles me.
:)
Kath ~ Baby turtles AND deer... sista, I want to live where you live!! Thanks for posting those fantastic photos! ~xx
Jefe LOVING the forecast for our holiday on The Lemmon!! Let's get the hell out of this heat after work today and start enjoying the cooler temps, ASAP! And of course, I will bring my new poles for the death march out of The Dog Park... thanks for the wonderful birthday present! You're the best.
:)
Have an enjoyable holiday, everyone, and please be safe out there!
~Peace, Leggs
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California
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TOTALLY BITCHEN POLES, Sista!
What a guy to buy you such a PERFECT gift!
He's a KEEPER!
Jefe was so funny when he presented them to me. First came the hat, which I was stoked about, and then, seemingly from behind his back, he pulled out the new trekking poles! TOTALLY stoked!! PERFECT gifts for me! We then proceeded to watch a small series of YouTube clips about trekking poles and the benefits of utilizing them correctly. TOTALLY reminded me of our telephone conversation, Kath, as you and I had discussed trekking poles just days before!
I look forward to our weekend(s) on top of the mountain.
Much love to you, sista! ~xo
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California
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Jul 14, 2014 - 07:42am PT
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~peace
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California
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Jul 15, 2014 - 07:00pm PT
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Sunday brunch with my "kids" ... McKenna, Pickle and Mac.
~Enjoy Life
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zBrown
Ice climber
Brujò de la Playa
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Jul 15, 2014 - 07:10pm PT
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Almost sounds like a hamboogie!
~Enjoy Life
Contrary to rumour, this is not Booker T., but rather Champion Dupree
It's good though (though it is longer than your run of the mill).
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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