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Fletcher
Trad climber
The rock doesn't care what I think
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Dec 11, 2012 - 12:27am PT
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Fletch is fine... reminds me of Chevy Chase and all those funny movies he made.
In order to be courageous, it appears that you need to also be vulnerable in order to get there. Climbing is a good example of this (especially hard leads, soloing), but there are many other examples. People who have shared very traumatic experiences (epics, hostage, and other survival situations) are known to really bond if they get through it. In a way, in those situations, you are at your most vulnerable right in front of others.
Eric
Edit: Joni Mitchell is a long time favorite of mine. I don't always like everything she does, but a lot of it. She's a good example of a musician who grew and took risks, rather than sticking to the same old thing that worked at the start.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Dec 11, 2012 - 12:29am PT
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What is it about the night? Being alone in bed, in the dark, can sometimes be a catalyst for angst and loneliness.
But when the morning star shines near the moon and dawn begins to draw the world into a brand new day it seems that one can hope again.
Jess wonderin'.....lynnie
Edit: hi Eric, hope all is well. Cheers,
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mountainlion
Trad climber
California
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Dec 11, 2012 - 01:25am PT
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Gdavis-- Happiness is a choice so choose to be happy with whatever hand your dealt--being unhappy won't change it.
sounds like you lost someone...Forgive them for not being the way YOU wanted them to be...
forgive yourself while your at it...
Find something that you can do for someone else and feel good about it. Being a giver is COOL maybe not as lucrative as being a capitalist but way cooler than being a capitalist.
Have you ever checked out the synonyms of "to capitalize" I doubt most would want to call themselves an "exploitationist"
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Fletcher
Trad climber
The rock doesn't care what I think
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Dec 11, 2012 - 02:50am PT
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Hi back at ya Lynne! All is well and I'm enjoying it all (even when the kids are pushing all the buttons!). Good to see you here again!
Speaking of the night, there seems to be a night shift on the Taco Stand. You know who you are! I'm definitely part of that. Sometimes that extends into the Dawn Patrol!
Eric
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Dec 11, 2012 - 08:12am PT
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No regrets Coyote...
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dirtbag
climber
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Dec 11, 2012 - 08:29am PT
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Wow Gdavis, quite a post.
You are definitely not alone on this one.
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Leggs
Sport climber
A true CA girl, who landed in the desert...
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Dec 11, 2012 - 08:46am PT
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Good soul thoughts, GDavis. Worthy of reflection.
Today was today. Tomorrow may be one that gives unexpected joys....or not. Sometimes life is such a gradual uphill to joy, peace and love that as you walk the path you don't even notice you've arrived until you run smack dab into it. Then sometimes a short burst places you in Joy's lap. But Life is and we are blessed to breathe. Smiles, Lynne
Beautifully said, LL LL.
GDavis, what I'm going to say has been said many times before:
"When one door closes, another opens." Let the other open door be one you walk thru, one foot in front of the other, with hope. You never know what the future holds.
“Where there is ruin, there is hope for a treasure.”
~Rumi
As for turning to the Taco during a tough time... I did the same thing in August. What came out of it has been two fantastic relationships with two beautiful, thoughtful human beans who I feel I've known my whole life.
You hang in there, G. (May I call you "G"?) :)
~peace, Leggs
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 11, 2012 - 09:46am PT
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Beware the pet monkey! My neighbor's monkey escaped, attacked and bit me. Scary. Scarier than the night.
I suggest a parakeet instead. :)
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BASE1361
climber
Yosemite Valley National Park
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Dec 11, 2012 - 10:37am PT
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John Long wrote an amazing story long time ago about letting go. Maybe he can post it.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 11, 2012 - 10:49am PT
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Thanks for sharing that story, Dingus. A roller coaster ride I haven't gotten off in a while.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Dec 11, 2012 - 10:54am PT
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I'm not especially good with words but lately some of the ST postings have been astoundingly moving and I fail in many ways to express how they have touched me. Anyway, they have! This one included. I think as we move into winter, Christmas season, end of year, shorter days, longer nights, whatever, it stirs a type of self reflection...thank you brave folks that can share it....it resonates tremendously with many of us that can't quite figure out the words.
Susan
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bixquite
Social climber
humboldt nation
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Dec 11, 2012 - 11:18am PT
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"walking along in the mission in in the rain"
we walk a beautiful life between the mountains and the sea, the highs being so high and the
and the wipe outs so deep. but when you stare out at the ocean and it stares back so mad and
confused, build a fire wait out the storm and watch the ocean turn that chaos into clean
pealing lines, spitting barrels and long glassy walls.
"be you in the sun or be you pack your bags and run, be there another swell coming your way"
hang loose brudah
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mechrist
Gym climber
South of Heaven
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Dec 11, 2012 - 12:26pm PT
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My friend Nick had a monkey... Fred I think... made one of the climbing mags way back... wouldn't recommend it.
Chicks are crazy and next to impossible to deal with on a daily basis. Problem is, they have all the pussy and way better tits than dudes. Stay cool, do what you love, be open, and someone will come along... but just remember, they are ALL crazy... just make sure it is nice crazy, not psycho bitch crazy. Remember, if they climb 5.12, they are most likely psycho bitch bat sh#t crazy... although the standards have changed, so the cut off could be 5.14 these days.
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Paul_in_Van
Trad climber
Near Squampton
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Dec 11, 2012 - 12:39pm PT
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^^^^^ Huh? This seemed like a nice thread until a moment ago.
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mechrist
Gym climber
South of Heaven
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Dec 11, 2012 - 01:10pm PT
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Yeah, my comments ruined this thread. Sorry Greg. I should have stuck with posting photos of used blow up dolls or bitching about being married or posting videos of lame ass love songs.
On that note... best love song ever:
N.I.B.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Dec 11, 2012 - 01:10pm PT
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There's a terrible, bullshit song about paving a paradise for a parking lot. You know, you usually hear it in elevators and at Albertsons.
G Davis..... you should really go get that girls first 3 records and listen to what she has to say about life and things. A lot of wisdom in
her songs.
Go climbing.... get over it, it's part of life and one day you might just look back and think: "The best day of my life was the day she split town"
good luck 2 you
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Dec 11, 2012 - 08:44pm PT
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Is it just me or are stupid people who cannot use English grammar dominating the web?
This is why I'm largely a hermit. People are stupid!
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