FUNDRAISER and AUCTION for Big Mike! Yeah!

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this just in

climber
north fork
Mar 8, 2013 - 10:01am PT
Starting bid is 120.00 by me I guess. This bid ends Friday March 15 at noon Pacific Time. C'mon throttle Jockeys!
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Mar 8, 2013 - 10:15am PT
Thanks Justin!!
harryhotdog

Social climber
north vancouver, B.C.
Mar 8, 2013 - 11:50am PT
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Climbers Alex Townsend and Gordon Wilson are drawn into the mystery and as police and the criminals close in, Alex, Gordon and Alex's girlfriend Linda are trapped in an uncontrollable vortex of guilt, beyond their control.

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Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Mar 8, 2013 - 12:08pm PT
Damn! Now I want to bid on it ;)
Squamish Climber

Trad climber
Shangri-La
Mar 8, 2013 - 12:57pm PT
I’m liking this crowd-sourcing Taco Style to help out a great guy in need. I’ll join in by offering a shirt from Big Mike’s home crag
Bids start at $15. Limited sizes, please PM/email first.

Heal up Big Mike
 Dave
squamishclimbing.com
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Mar 8, 2013 - 02:32pm PT
Thanks Dave! You rock!!

So those who don't have PayPal or a credit card to use on there but would still like to contribute, I will gladly accept cheques, or interact e-mail transfers.

Remember. Each photo you buy helps a: my recovery and b: achieve my dream of becoming a professional photographer!! I thought about bringing prices down a bit but really, if you are buying only one print, after shipping and printing I won't make much on it, but something is always better than nothing and I'm stoked to sell prints!!

The wallpaper option is a good one too, that way I just email it and keep the five bucks...

Thanks to all!
Chris McNamara

SuperTopo staff member
Mar 8, 2013 - 03:39pm PT
I just set up eBay auction for a complete collection of signed SuperTopo books.

You can see the auction here http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121078201371

I also threw in the very first copy of How to Big Wall Climb that i got from the printer (it is unbound). See photo below.

I set up the auction so the payment will go straight to the paypal account listed in the first post. So the winner and or Big Mike will have to get me the shipping address once the payment is made.

Bid HIGH and OFTEN!

this just in

climber
north fork
Mar 8, 2013 - 03:51pm PT
Those are some cool items Chris
johntp

Trad climber
socal
Mar 8, 2013 - 05:04pm PT

1962 printing. Minimum bid is $100,000

Chessler pricing.....









































































OBO, this is a classic; I will not let it go for less than $100
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Mar 8, 2013 - 05:47pm PT
WOW!!!! Can I say WOW!!!! Again?? Amazing Chris!!

And Johntp?? Thank you!!!!

WOW!!!
johntp

Trad climber
socal
Mar 8, 2013 - 05:58pm PT
Let's hope someone falls for the minimum $100,000 bid....
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Mar 8, 2013 - 07:35pm PT
If so then ill send everyone a few prints !! ;)
Tricouni

Mountain climber
Vancouver
Mar 8, 2013 - 08:08pm PT

My wall rack from the late 1960s turned up recently, and it's got some pins that were used on the first ascent of University Wall in 1967. Here's one, proceeds going to help Big Mike. 4"/10 cm overall length.

Guaranteed to have been used extensively on the wall. A bit of Squamish history, well used, not one of these pristine things that Chessler sells. Bids start at $15, end Saturday, March 16, whenever I check the email in the morning.

If nobody bids, I'll donate it to Mike as a souvenir.
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Mar 8, 2013 - 08:42pm PT
hey there, say, all....


this is NOT DONE!!!
it's just to GET SOMEONE thinking on the possibility of owning it...
... will be done by monday or tues...
it is not a multi layer oil upon oil, etc, though...


edit: forgot THIS is 11 by 14
(could not buy the larger canvas, this time)


it's FEET are grasping the branches...
it still looks ODD at that point...

this is just the basic set up, above...
will pretty much be the same, but a few more details
on the bird...
and perhaps the branches, a bit,
and a last minute touch-up...


ahhh, shucks, could NOT help my self, i just don't
like to do a pic in one setting, with oil... :(

so i am putting detail layer over this...
THE EYES, face, a few branches, etc...

otherwise, they always seem like they are calling for more, to me...



well...
will put the last bit on, this weekend...
and then

WILL POST IT AS DONE! ...
WOW, i love painting birds and landscape again, :)
been so busy with portraits, :) i MISSED all this fun!!!



NOTE:
you may either email me now, as to wanting to start something
with it... or just wait...

i WILL figure out how to do all this, next week... :)
climbski2

Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
Mar 8, 2013 - 09:03pm PT
I run my own carpet cleaning business. My standard prices are $45 two room minimum. $119 for 1200 square feet and 10Cents/sf beyond that.

I will go half that price for anyone who wishes to help Big Mike. (upto $100 total for a single job (ie 2000 SF)) All proceeds will go to Big Mike Via US Postal International Money Order. I will photo the money order and envelope and email that to you as receipt.

Mike has sent me the address to send checks to and will confirm when he gets them.

Areas of Service are Reno, Tahoe, Truckee, Carson, Fallon hell anywhere within 50 miles of Reno basically

PM me via ST and I will call. My phone will let me know within 10 minutes of an e-mail via PM.

I am not at all here to advertise my business On CMacs site. Thus I am not attaching my website. I am glad to donate my time and expenses to help a brother out. At half price it will hopefully be a great way to get those nagging carpet spots, traffic areas and procrastinating out of the way for a great price and cause.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Mar 8, 2013 - 10:07pm PT
I've got a new #2 c3 I could donate if anyone wants it.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Mar 8, 2013 - 11:43pm PT
All right! We have another donation! I haven't confirmed with them yet so I won't post the name, but it's 100$ for six print donation!

That puts the fund at $130!

Thanks guys!

johntp

Trad climber
socal
Mar 9, 2013 - 12:50am PT
So locker- can I take that as a bid?

Send the $100,000 to me; I'll make sure Mike receives it........
philo

Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
Mar 9, 2013 - 01:02am PT
OK here is my painting of the Painted Wall at Dawn in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
it dimensions are 22" X 28" and it is an original oil.

I offer it up to auction off for Big Mike.
I will also be offering signed copies of several PhiloToons and even a few originals if folks are interested. More information to follow.

Who will make an opening bid for Big Mike on the Painted Wall?
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Mar 9, 2013 - 01:12am PT
Oh wow Philo.. Dammit. Why did I have to hurt myself??? I want that!!

Thanks to all for your generosity!!
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