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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Original Post - Mar 16, 2013 - 01:02am PT
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Any recent escapes to be grateful for while climbing or just living out your daily day?
Tonight after work I went to get popcorn at our local Vons grocery store.
I'd enjoyed a great day at work and was looking forward to the beautiful, warm evening.
After making the popcorn purchase I walked out of Vons headed toward the parking lot. As I walked into the parking lot, I looked both ways to make sure cars were behaving.
WHOA!!! What I saw next was crazy.... right next to me, two police cars with at least one officer outside starting to draw his weapon at a big white pickup truck with me pretty close to both. At the same time the truck takes off, pedal totally to the metal holding it hard.
I sprinted to my van. Truck missed me and I'm happy to report my aliveness.
You never know....love the ones you love and enjoy the one day you have.
YIKES. Peace, lynnie
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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Mar 16, 2013 - 01:05am PT
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at the moment, being friday night, with a bottle of wine with the woman I love....YES!!!
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MisterE
Social climber
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Mar 16, 2013 - 01:09am PT
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I have had TWO close calls in the last year, Lynne.
Both non-fatal but both about 30 MPH into stationary cars less than 5 feet away from where I am driving (#1) or waiting for a light (#2). Both instances were in the lane next to me. LA is craz-ee! You gotta be whole lotta aggro defensive driver in the SF Valley, yo.
Reminds me how moments can change so fast. It is a odd type of mortality check...
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Mar 16, 2013 - 01:09am PT
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WOW
Thats very exciting!
I hope you can find some peace tonight..
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R.B.
Trad climber
47N 122W
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Mar 16, 2013 - 01:09am PT
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Being glad to be alive is better than the alternative ...
Which is ... dead for eternity ... give that some thought, because forever is a long time.
PS - Glad you are OK. Crazy stuff happens everyday!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 16, 2013 - 01:17am PT
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All time best post....simple and concise is S. Leeper. Cheers, Dude, and enjoy the evening.
Mr. E, you are such a part of the campfire, please watch those crazies out there and be safe for skippy and the rest of the folk here.
As you say, "it is an odd type of mortality check." Oh yeah, it is indeed.
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10b4me
Boulder climber
takin' the scenic route to Montana
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Mar 16, 2013 - 01:23am PT
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Glad you are ok Lynne. I bet you don't sleep tonight
Can't say that I've had any close calls recently, but mountain biking is always an adventure
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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Mar 16, 2013 - 01:28am PT
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Thanks Lynne!
Glad your Friday had a good conclusion :)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 16, 2013 - 01:41am PT
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10b4me,
Thanks, I'd take my measured risks in the outdoors anytime. City life is crazy.....no predictability. Have fun on your bike. Cheers, lynne
Jim Brennan: Dude, Pearl Jam is knarly. Leader throwin' down the equipment on stage and the crowd throwin' peeps up in the air, yo....think I was safer with the po-lice and the bandits.
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Nohea
Trad climber
Living Outside the Statist Quo
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Mar 16, 2013 - 02:37am PT
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The first words out of my mouth on the day I turned 40....
"Holy sh#t, I can't believe I'm still alive"
That was a few years ago.
Aloha,
Will
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 16, 2013 - 03:22am PT
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hey there say, lynne...
was just out back in the snow, singing a sweet thank you to the good lord god, about this very thing...
had my few episodes, too, so i know what you mean...
thanks for the 'let's remember our times here are specail' note, dear lynne!
say, moosedrool... something though, the pain let's us know that there
is a far better reason for life, than we know of...
so we keep on keeping on, and we see far more in the whole scheme, later...
hang in there... will be praying for you... :)
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Mar 16, 2013 - 03:34am PT
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i'm glad very glad
#1 to hear you are, also, as well that's swell!
#2 that i've a new bike & that this rings a bell safety-bike-riding-with-white-on-wise like Mick advised
#3 that i'm tired of weepin' and tired of moanin' and that eric sings so well (Clapton, you)
Oh so Glad!!!
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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Anastasia
climber
Home
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Mar 16, 2013 - 04:22am PT
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I am just glad I haven't killed anyone. ;P
Seriously... I am happy to be alive, to survive my stupidity and to have this chance for doing better. Plus I am happy for the folks that step in front of my truck when my brakes work, etc. Life is weird, good, painful and worth it.
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orle
climber
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Mar 16, 2013 - 04:52am PT
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Reeotch
Trad climber
4 Corners Area
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Mar 16, 2013 - 08:22am PT
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Yeah man! Very happy to be alive!
Last Friday I was heading to Flagstaff after work. Totally clean and sober. I'm driving in to a storm, just rain so far, no problem.
Then I notice this big black cloud up ahead is producing lightning, pretty unusual for this time of year, cool. When the hailstones started hitting my windshield, I reached down to turn on the wipers.
When I glanced back up, something wasn't quite right. Then I realized I was sliding out of control, going about 60, with oncoming traffic. It seems that those pesky little hailstones had piled up an inch or so in that cloudburst.
So there I am, wildly fish-tailing from one side of the highway to the other, trying desperately to regain control, the oncoming traffic is getting closer. Finally, in order to avoid a head-on collision I ditch it off the right side of the road. I know what is going to happen, I'm still going way too fast, I brace for it, white knuckling the steering wheel as the van begins to roll. I go all the way over once, then come to rest on the driver's side.
I'm pissed off, I wave off a would be rescuer and extricate myself from the wreckage and begin surveying the damages. It isn't until about an hour later that I begin to realize that even though the van was likely totalled (and it was), I had walked away from this crash without a single scratch, bruise, broken fingernail, or anything.
Not only am I glad to be alive, I am extremely lucky to be alive.
Plus, I didn't like that van all that much to begin with . . .
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PhilG
Trad climber
The Circuit, Tonasket WA
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Mar 16, 2013 - 08:24am PT
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Lynne:
Let me give you a virtual hug....
Working in the emergency room, I know only too well how you feel.
Another hug.
It is a wonderful, amazing, precious thing, this thing called life.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Mar 16, 2013 - 08:46am PT
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Always glad!
No near misses lately, but today is another day and it's not seven yet!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 16, 2013 - 09:31am PT
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hey there say, reeotch... oh my... :O
thankful to hear you are alive...
this is a good rescue thread, :)
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covelocos
Trad climber
Nor Cal
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Mar 16, 2013 - 10:43am PT
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Very!
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10b4me
Boulder climber
takin' the scenic route to Montana
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Mar 16, 2013 - 10:46am PT
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Reeotch, man glad you made it out of that one ok
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Magic Ed
Trad climber
Nuevo Leon, Mexico
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Mar 16, 2013 - 10:48am PT
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I figure I've used at least 5 of my 9 lives so, yes, I'm very glad to be alive.
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hobo_dan
Social climber
Minnesota
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Mar 16, 2013 - 10:56am PT
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Absolutely! Absolutely!
About 12 years ago I almost got taken out by Pneumonia--Antibiotics, surgery, and three months rest put me back on the street.
I can take a deep breath now and have BOTH sides of my chest raise--and I give a prayer of thanks for something I never even thought twice about before.
Today, I hope to get in 15 km. of nordic on a great sunny day with the temp about 20.
Every day, every breath is a gift--Enjoy it.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
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Mar 16, 2013 - 11:31am PT
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Carpe Diem.
Or you're gonna die.
Or both.
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Mar 16, 2013 - 12:03pm PT
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Life is a gift. I am happy and thankful for it. I've lost my dad and 2 of my good dogs in the past few months, which for me kind of puts it in perspective when those you love go away and you are left behind. Soon our time will come. But no need to rush it. Get on the sendtrain and enjoy the ride.
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WBraun
climber
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Mar 16, 2013 - 12:09pm PT
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The body is never alive.
It is the presence of the soul within the body that animates the body ......
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Mar 16, 2013 - 12:22pm PT
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I nearly hit someone walking across the road in the rain in the dark wearing black. I am GLAD that I missed them, literally by inches. That took one of my lives.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Mar 16, 2013 - 12:39pm PT
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I personally thank God everyday for my life, and for that of my family.
Cheers, Lynne!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 16, 2013 - 03:52pm PT
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Lynnie, after my most recent experience I can definitely say,
HELL YES!!!
It is only when one comes so close that they truly can appreciate life. I can truly say that I will never ever take anything for granted ever again.
Best of luck to you in your future endeavours.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 16, 2013 - 05:56pm PT
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Ana, you are a special and wonderful young women.
Phil G, I read your post just now and have "good" tears in my eyes.
Peace, Love and Joy to all today.....lynnie
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Mar 16, 2013 - 06:10pm PT
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<3 love you Lynne. Hope you have a great day.
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Norwegian
Trad climber
the tip of god's middle finger
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Mar 16, 2013 - 06:12pm PT
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i had to put on lipstick
to properly read this post.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Mar 16, 2013 - 06:14pm PT
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I think this thread is about as Real as it gets. There is no front being put up here... some folks are genuinely happy people :)
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Norwegian
Trad climber
the tip of god's middle finger
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Mar 16, 2013 - 06:19pm PT
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is it possible to have too much happy?
it's possible to have too much sex.
i never thought i'd encounter that thrash-hold.
raw ain't pleasant.
i'm melancholic.
i like regular soul thrashings.
these self-imposed soul thrashings
always result in no sex. for me.
so i guess in a nut-shell,
i gotta get depressed
otherwise im humped dry,
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TheTye
Trad climber
Sacramento CA
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Mar 16, 2013 - 06:36pm PT
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I've had a few close calls on a bike while getting around. I tanked on my mountain bike 3wks ago and If my helmet wasn't on I prolly would have ended up in a coma... Almost died on the operating table when I was 9... And I can't count how many times I should have died while doing stupid/crazy stuff as a teenager with my friends either driving crazy or "experimenting" with substances...
Sometimes on a quite day in the Mountains or the back yard I take a deep breath and feel very luck to be alive and still functioning.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 16, 2013 - 06:52pm PT
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Disagree with you on the sex, Norwegian. Maybe that's why I've always be so happy....:D
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MH2
climber
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Mar 16, 2013 - 07:29pm PT
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Anyone Else Glad To be Alive ?
Provisionally and temporarily, yes.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 16, 2013 - 08:57pm PT
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hey there say, lynne...
oh my... i just saw this show up on the news page, :(
it reminded me of this post, of yours
and what you could have, in another way, run into:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/19/justice/california-orange-county-shootings/?iref=obnetwork
so very thankful for everyone, here, being okay, today...
god bless...
very sad for these family, and prayers and condolences for their loved one,
:(
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 16, 2013 - 09:02pm PT
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hey there say, hobo_dan...
happy to hear from you... oh my, as to this:
About 12 years ago I almost got taken out by Pneumonia--Antibiotics, surgery, and three months rest put me back on the street.
I can take a deep breath now and have BOTH sides of my chest raise--and I give a prayer of thanks for something I never even thought twice about before.
very happy you can breathe again!!!!!
god bless, even more!
:)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 17, 2013 - 12:47am PT
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Nice old tune to end the beautiful day by, Mr. E.
Survived my friends goodbye party tonight along with my first margarita in awhile. (Yummmmmmmmmm)
Hope all is well with everyone here tonight around this wonderful campfire of fellow sojourners. Mike, praying ......lynnie
PS, I'm not glad to be alive, I'm crazy happy about it!!!
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