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ElCapPirate
Big Wall climber
Reno, Nevada
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Aug 16, 2013 - 12:59pm PT
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Many years ago Blitzo gave me a trance mix, calling it his "salvia mix", he loved it. I listened to it for years before it got lost into obscurity.
I dug it out of my old files and have been listening to it, again.
I can't help to think this music will be echoing in his mind as he leads that last pitch and pulls off the final mantle.
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Aug 16, 2013 - 01:07pm PT
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Haven't posted on this thread for a bit.Once again positive thoughts out to Blitzo and the crew that are hangin'.That's proud folks!Also good to see Stephanie mentioned.Was kinda wonderin' if she'd been comin' by.Hopefully she gave you guys her personal good news.Once again,thoughts out to Bill.Always thinkin' 'bout this.
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 16, 2013 - 01:11pm PT
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Here's an oldie that the Bloot sent me a while ago that he got from one of his friends in NY?. I guess when he was in his teens they would make these crazy movies... in this one Blitzo is 17 and in there somewhere.
Here is the description on youtube:
1970 vintage home movie production with a thrilling military theme- all the while the trials of living in suburbia with hostile family members. Real parents chasing kids around when they show brilliant creativity. Trivia: The bike in the movie was later traded for a blue truck and half the cast is either nuts or dead.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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Johnny K.
climber
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Aug 16, 2013 - 01:12pm PT
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Photos by Blitzo
:)
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Aug 16, 2013 - 01:33pm PT
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Even though that video was very shaky... It had some good old school music, and was a funny watch..thanks.
Does Blitzo's friend ( Dan Whitcomb) know Billy is close to his final days?
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Edit: Miss Susan Peplow, I'm pretty sure you can send a message through youTube that will get to( Dan ) him.
I once posted the truth (politely) on a youtube music video, and the guy sent me a nasty reply that was in my suspect mail box...btw, i told him "good try, but a tiny bit sour".
He was actually horribly sour and way off key....lol.
click on his name( Dan Whitcomb) below video, click on- about...which will allow you to send a message to him...I think this will work.
I'm pretty sure, both Sue Lacey and Karen Bailey keep in touch with Charlene.
Lacey is on the taco,...also I'm facebook friends with both Lacey & Karen...
ps.I emailed Karen & Sue, hopefully they will get back with an address.
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susan peplow
climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Aug 16, 2013 - 02:35pm PT
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Nita, not sure about his friend. Same for Charlene his ex-wife.... lots of people to get a hold of which we have a few methods but haven't been home enough to get going on.
Stephanie has come by, she was a huge help to us on the first day when we were all frightened and unsure of what was going to be happening next. Her strength and leadership on Monday set the tone for the entire week. Thanks Stephanie!
Home for a shower and pet my dog, the poor beast has been alone a bunch.
Vintage photos are good....... these from sister Martha who's watching this thread daily and learning so much about her brother and the way he's touched so many.
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Aug 16, 2013 - 03:21pm PT
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Thoughts for a peaceful end and a salute to all the caregivers.
Anyone who has been through this with a loved one knows it is very hard duty. It is a proud measure of his friends' devotion.
Rick
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Aug 16, 2013 - 03:44pm PT
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I haven't posted in a long time but have to drop in and show some love for Blitzo!
Last time I saw him we were creedled up in the shade beneath a boulder in one of those JTree crevasses, a place only snakes, rodents, and tape wads dare. It was awesome and a great memory to hold on to, talkin' nonsense and smiling.
Tthe climbing world used to have more guys like Blitzo- talented freaks living on the fringe. When it comes to critters, they don't come much crispier.
Sad to know he's on his way out-
But everyone's dealt a hand in this life, and Blitzo played his in his own rad way. How lucky are we that we got to see what he was seeing, we got to see his cards, and damn, there were some fine ones.
So sorry for those who are close and losing a good friend, he's lucky to have y'all.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Aug 16, 2013 - 03:52pm PT
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Well said, Jefe.
I never got to meet Blitzo, but always enjoyed his posts online. Really bummed to see this happen to such a huge personality.
Every time I see a new post on this thread, I keep expecting it to be "the" post. I lost my mom to cancer a year and a half ago, and it's so tough to see someone go out due to this scourge.
I have to say though - if I was going out like this, I couldn't think of a better way to go then to be surrounded by my closest friends. Y'all are amazing in your dedication and love.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Aug 16, 2013 - 04:20pm PT
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^^ +1
~blessings
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Aug 16, 2013 - 04:31pm PT
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Is that where he comes from? Woodstock/ New York?
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Aug 16, 2013 - 04:37pm PT
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Somebody talked about some of Bills climbs on Dozer in TM.
Going there for a short vacation. I would love to know some of the names of his creations on Dozer.
I love to hold some of the same holds he used, share the views.
The DUDE is THE MACK.
peace
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Aug 16, 2013 - 04:50pm PT
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The video...classic beyond belief!!!! Loved watching it....brings back so many memories of a younger time.
Reminds me so much of a Wordsworth poem....
"MY HEART LEAPS UP WHEN I BEHOLD"
My heart leaps up when I behold
A rainbow in the sky:
So was it when my life began;
So is it now I am a man;
So be it when I shall grow old,
Or let me die!
The Child is father of the Man;
I could wish my days to be
Bound each to each by natural piety.
1802.
Be it his images, videos, or himself and stories....he makes all our hearts leap....
Susan
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Aug 16, 2013 - 04:54pm PT
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Jay,
From the greater Buffalo area as I recall. He was quite the little
hell-raiser as a youth too (no surprise there), and split NY in his late teens. I wanna say 19, but might have been 17. He must have told me about that phase about 20 times, but he was a never-ending fountain of crazy stories, and they were usually pretty non-linear narratives, so hard to keep it all straight in my head. Errett must know.
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E
Ice climber
mogollon rim
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Aug 16, 2013 - 04:58pm PT
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that last round of images are some good ones
the one of blitzo, photoshopped with the meltdown tool
and ammon with the " d-u-eyepatch " that what blitzo called it r awesome
i remember a couple of years ago blitzo showing me those ones...he thought they were great!
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 16, 2013 - 05:00pm PT
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I'm thinking it was Clarence, NY. I think there might still be a photo of him on the Post Office wall there.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence,_New_York
Yeah, those early days stories were unreal. Sh#t, most of his stories were unreal. I must have heard the tales of his various personas in excess of 100 times.... Back when he was "the Warlock" and then became "the HedgeHog" or just "Hog" for short... Then "Blitzo" I think was landed on him when he got out West. If my memory was better I'd be able to flow chart it all out for ya'll.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Aug 16, 2013 - 05:12pm PT
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I'm not sure if Susan saw my edit on the prior page..If not, here it is again.
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Edit: Miss Susan Peplow, I'm pretty sure you can send a message through youTube that will get to( Dan ) him.
I once posted the truth (politely) on a youtube music video, and the guy sent me a nasty reply that was in my suspect mail box...btw, i told him "good try, but a tiny bit sour".
He was actually horribly sour and way off key....lol.
click on his name( Dan Whitcomb) below video, click on- about...which will allow you to send a message to him...I think this will work.
I'm pretty sure, both Sue Lacey and Karen Bailey keep in touch with Charlene.
Lacey is on the taco,...also I'm facebook friends with both Lacey & Karen...
ps.I emailed Karen & Sue, hopefully they will get back with an address.
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Edit: Miss Susan, Check Your Email...
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 16, 2013 - 05:53pm PT
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Nita: I sent Dan a message.
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Aug 16, 2013 - 06:01pm PT
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Somebody talked about some of Bills climbs on Dozer in TM.
Going there for a short vacation. I would love to know some of the names of his creations on Dozer.
White Lie 5.8
Errett Out 5.7
Bit by Bit 5.8
Scandalous Summer 5.6
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