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neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 30, 2013 - 08:52pm PT
hey there say, all... not sure how to go about this, but here it is...

just kind of take over, for those in the know, as to this fundraiser, and
i will send the painting wherever it should go...

*i may need help for the postage, depending on what other things i am sending out to folks... i get down to 'near zero' by end of the month, so i can't always do the post--it all depends...
it is usually about 8, 10 bucks, least, or 12, 14 most, depending on
the protection frame and how much it weights...


NOW, WARNING--BAD BRUSHES... I AM VERY SORRY...
did not notice how all
the hairs that BROKE OFF the brush i had... they stuck, so,
if you want to help clark, you will be one of those 'rough it' folks, in THIS case...
and, overlook the bits of trail dust, so to speak...

but--it looks great--from a foot away...
honestly, i do say...

you COULD cord-it-off :)
and none would scoff...

or, display by twilight, :) or moonlight, :)
with nary a fright...

i was very sad, but had no way of know, to fix...
and just didn't have the heart, for it--to nix...


well, with this in mind, so you know what you are getting,
HERE IT IS....

hope someone would like it, by bids, or whatever purchase, is best,
for clark:




oil, canvas, 20" by 16"
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - Apr 30, 2013 - 10:00pm PT
hey there say, cragman.... thank you very kindly for helping your
fellow climber... :)

and for daring to overlook a few 'inconsistancies' of trail dust, ;)

:)
happiegrrrl

Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
Apr 30, 2013 - 11:22pm PT
That's so great, Neebee! Don't think twice about a few brush bristles in the paint. Maybe they can be representational of Clark's beloved dog, who passed a way a few years ago and whose collar he still keeps at hand in his truck as a momento.

I gave Clark a call earlier today, but missed his return call. He did leave a message. He's in Idylwild tonight at least- too hot in Joshua Tree he said.

He said he went climbing today - a three pitch 10.

But as last week was chemo week, it did it's usual and kicked his butt. Even though he can get out and climb, it is still very tiring for him for several days after the chemo.
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - Apr 30, 2013 - 11:40pm PT
hey there say, terrie.... thank you for the update... and the share...

my stamp-fairy, her sister had chemo for breast cancer, and got so wiped out, :( sadly, she did not survive, though.. :(

we need to stay in clark's corner and keep up the moral boosts and prayers and all that support as you all are so wonderful to do!

god bless on your road trip, too!!!
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
May 1, 2013 - 12:07am PT
So awesome neebee, and a good painting at that!

All of my paintings look better from a distance.....
Jon Beck

Trad climber
Oceanside
May 1, 2013 - 12:26am PT
The picture deserves to hang in a public place, would be a good tribute, maybe start a tradition? maybe we could combine our bids and agree to hang it somewhere local. I bid 100 towards that goal.
kunlun_shan

Mountain climber
SF, CA
May 1, 2013 - 12:30am PT
maybe we could combine our bids and agree to hang it somewhere local

i'll add $60 ... wish i could afford more, but this collective bid could work really well, with enough participants!
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 1, 2013 - 04:29am PT
hey there say, john bec... that sounds really neat...
never had thought of that...

sounds very good too, kunlun-shan
let's try that then, and see how it goes...

:)


hee hee, course, like terrie said, it perhaps has
his 'memories of sweet dog' on his shirt, etc,
MEANING --those brush hairs... :O

so wonder if it would really be exceptable, though,
as i said, from a distance, you don't see them, :)
happiegrrrl

Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
May 1, 2013 - 09:03am PT
A suitable public place... You mean like the Gordon Ranch?
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 1, 2013 - 08:36pm PT
hey there say, all... just a bump...
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
May 1, 2013 - 09:50pm PT
"Hanging in the window at Nomad's would be as good a place as any..."

Not a bad idea...
10b4me

Ice climber
Happy Boulders
May 1, 2013 - 10:24pm PT
I agree, that's a nice painting. I agree on a public venue. Nomads in Idyllwild would probably be the most appropriate, but it would be seen more at Nomads in Joshua Tree
Jon Beck

Trad climber
Oceanside
May 1, 2013 - 11:30pm PT
Nomads is a great idea, but is there room for it there? I have not been there in a while but it seems like space is "well utilized" for selling merchandise. Would be cool if it could hang at a restaurant, sort of hall of fame, pictures with bios. Would be good for drawing climbers in. Maybe Friends of Joshua Tree could take ownership in case the establishment goes under.

neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 3, 2013 - 03:29am PT
hey there say, all, ...

just a bump for any readers that read more on the weekend eves, as it is
soon here...

hope folks are inspired to use this to help clark, :)

joint is find, too, or solo, depending on what you all
come with it... all is fine, either way...

:)
BluntMan

Gym climber
Wild Omar, CA
May 3, 2013 - 09:33am PT
Cragman,

I'll see your $100 and raise you $25.
happiegrrrl

Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
May 3, 2013 - 10:58am PT
Spoke with Clark yesterday - He is guiding 4 clients on Saturday, another on Sunday(I think) and then road-tripping to Colorado next week.

Cancer can't stop that guy!

And for those who prefer to simply donate to the Fundraiser set up for Clark through Friends of Joshua Tree, the link is on this thread:
http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/2079256/Clark-Jacobs-Fundraiser


Clark is doing a LOT of traveling to and from doctors appointments, and we all know that guiding doesn't pay that much, especially when you're not able to do it in the recovery time after chemo sessions.
SCseagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
May 3, 2013 - 01:22pm PT
Cragman, please PM regarding this auction...

Thanks,
Susan
johntp

Trad climber
socal
May 3, 2013 - 11:16pm PT
just bumping.

thanks neebee for what you do.
Michelle Gill

climber
Redding, CA
May 4, 2013 - 12:52am PT
Bump for Clark.
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 4, 2013 - 08:48am PT
hey there say, johntp...

a very heartfelt THANK YOU for all your support...
and cheers...


makes this a bump, as well, for the weekend crowd...
:)
BluntMan

Gym climber
Wild Omar, CA
May 4, 2013 - 08:56pm PT
bump
Jon Beck

Trad climber
Oceanside
May 5, 2013 - 11:19am PT
I am down for 100 toward a purchase for public display.
BluntMan

Gym climber
Wild Omar, CA
May 5, 2013 - 01:02pm PT
Cragman,

Good on you for keeping it alive. All in at $155. That's my BAFO.
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 5, 2013 - 02:41pm PT
hey there say, all...


so happy this will work for helping clark!
hope someone can show what is now for the
total for a public place, as,

i sure do not want someone to get a bid in there, if
it was just a personal bid?

or will all those just switch over to the
public place... ?


please help and share, along the way, so we can
understand right...


thanks so very much... auctions would be nothing, unless
folks like you all, cared...
thank you each and everyone for caring...


:)
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 5, 2013 - 03:14pm PT
hey there say, cragman... oh my...

i have no clue what to do...

i do not know the area, or where would be best...



all i knew, was that i wanted to help clark...
that was all...


i could just give it to the highest bidder, then, since i do not know what
to do--as to putting it somewhere... :(



that would at least not hurt anyone...
and i sure do NOT WANT anyone hurt in any way, oh my...


__so i reckon somehow we have to start this over...
i did not know a public-part would enter in... :(


i do know that one poster (forgot how to spell his handle)...
i think is is at his best-offer, so far...

things could go from there...
if folks can look back at his post... :)
johntp

Trad climber
socal
May 5, 2013 - 04:08pm PT
Bid Summary:

bluntdude is in the lead for $155. cragdude is second at $150. Jon Beck is in for $100; not sure if that is a donation or a bid.

neebs, send it to the high bidder and let them sort it out.
Jingy

climber
Somewhere out there
May 5, 2013 - 04:31pm PT
Hey Neebee,

Thanks for the painting of the bridge.

Haven't had a chance to give you the tanks….

Thanks again
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 5, 2013 - 10:14pm PT
hey there say ,jingy!! so glad to know it made it!! i wanted to send you something happy, :)


it might add an extra funny happy chuckles, as, i later realized, due to blurry photo, that the telescope is a bit too short, :))

but it is the AMBIANCE, i know, :) that REALLY counts, :)

HAPPY WONDERFUL summer to you!!!
and may the smiles of friendship and special times, be yours!



thanks for catch up, johntp...

thanks, cragman, just trying to keep it easy and happy for folks, so
i reckon it will be best to see how it goes...

i am not much of an experimenter :))


just want to help someone that is sick and/or hurting...
and to give something nice and happy for those that can
participate, :)

i'm kind of simple--though at time, i think my brain acts too complex
for me to fully fathom, ;)


sure hope folks are not scared away to bid now, :(
johntp

Trad climber
socal
May 5, 2013 - 10:30pm PT
i'm kind of simple--though at time, i think my brain acts too complex for me to fully fathom, ;)

Thanks neebster. That made my day; talk about an understatement. Now that I can finally get up off the floor, you are way complex. And profound. :>
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 5, 2013 - 10:40pm PT
hey there say, johntp.... oh myyyyyyyyyy, and wow, say:

you made my day, too, now... hearing how you now need to get up off the floor :))
from my "unique insight" :))

this is a special end to a nice day, though tad-lonely-day,
smiling now, seeing a good friend, having
fun here! :)

thank you, john... :)
johntp

Trad climber
socal
May 5, 2013 - 10:41pm PT
love you neebs!
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 5, 2013 - 10:47pm PT
hey there say, johntp.... awwwww, shucks, :) same to you, good buddy,

well, off to go paint now, as i follow this ol' trail from computer to
paints over-yonder, to make a neat complex mass of paint strokes, into
something deep and meaningful, yet, not too profound that it can't be
understood, simply, from any angle :)

there, how'd i do, ;)
BluntMan

Gym climber
Wild Omar, CA
May 5, 2013 - 11:41pm PT
neebee, Cragman, and all others:

If I end up being top bidder, I have no problem at all hanging it someplace public. I already have a cool framed photo of Clark soloing the Flower. I would think it should go someplace in either J-Tree or Idyllwild. While I do know Clark, I would much rather see his mug in public.

I have no contacts for my suggestions (and do I think we should consult with Clark before any decision is made) but here are my initial suggestions in no particular order:

Nomads (J-Tree or Idyllwild)
Red Kettle (Idyllwild)

Regardless, I'll abide by the tribe's decision. CAVEAT: I'm going to hang it in my house for 2 weeks before I deliver it to the chosen location.

Bluntman
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 6, 2013 - 02:25am PT
hey there say, BluntMan...

wow, just got on really fast to check mail, got to run now... but say:

that sounds very nice, and yes, also polite too, to ask clark as well...

wow, whewww, i sure feel better now, too,
thanks for sharing!


god bless, all, happy good eve...
will be back tomorrow... :)


edit:
back for a minute, :)
just noticed this part about hanging it in house for two weeks,

YES! and remember to take a photo of it there, with you by it's side, for
a special keepsake to your family and you, :)
BluntMan

Gym climber
Wild Omar, CA
May 6, 2013 - 09:26am PT
Bump....yeah, someone outbid me :-)
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 6, 2013 - 06:00pm PT
hey there say, cragman... well, i was thinking on that...

should give it least 'til the end of may...
does that sound good?

gives it enough time for new folks to see it, if some are not
always here, and only show up on weekend-eves...

does this sound proper... please let me know...
:)
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
May 7, 2013 - 11:36pm PT
Thanks everyone for your efforts. I don't know if Clark has family still around, but maybe it could be donated to them?

Just a thought.
Jon Beck

Trad climber
Oceanside
May 7, 2013 - 11:45pm PT
I think keeping it with Clarke and family is a great idea, maybe put together a binder of photos and stories. I love the shot of Clarke on Hairlip.


rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
May 8, 2013 - 12:47am PT
That's a great idea Jon!!!!

Anybody else care to chime in?
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 8, 2013 - 01:40am PT
hey there say, rlf...

it would be very nice for his family to have it, if the winner of the bid,
does not mind... they could keep it first for a week or two, and then present it to him...

or--i can always paint another version for either the winner, or for clark and family, just for a free gift... due to him being so special to the climber community... the climber community has been very kind to me and i sure do not mind sharing free gifts to help folks, back...

:)
rlf

Trad climber
Josh, CA
May 8, 2013 - 06:59am PT
No problems neebs. It was just a thought! Thank you for doing this for Clark!! You're a gem!
happiegrrrl

Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
May 8, 2013 - 08:24am PT
I know Clark's mother and father have passed away. From talking to him, I think surviving family might be distant, as he immigrated to this country at about aged six, if I recall correctly.

But I can tell you that I bet Clark would love that painting no matter where it was, even if it were in his storage unit (which he does go to regularly).

I don't think he knows yet about this painting...next time I call I will have to mention it and send him the link. I am SURE he would be tickled pink. Neebee has really done a good thing.
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 10, 2013 - 01:27pm PT
hey there say, all... just a bump to help clark...

:)

every little bit helps, sure hope this will do that bit for you,
clark, :)
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 11, 2013 - 08:11pm PT
hey there say, all.... just a bump...

hope it can bring just a bit more for clark...

hope the end of may, is long enough for enough folks to see it...

:)
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 18, 2013 - 05:55pm PT
hey there, say all...

bump for funds for clark... not much long, i reckon this will finish for
last day of may...

does that sound good, folks?

think it is at about 175??? now...
hope we can get just a little bit more for him...

:)

hope someone will enjoy having this painting of him in their home... or
wherever you'd like...

would go nice with a southwest type color scheme, etc...
or, on a wall with some neat plants, nearby, etc...

:)
kunlun_shan

Mountain climber
SF, CA
May 18, 2013 - 06:28pm PT
Hey Neebee,

I just posted a check for $60 (wish I could afford more) directly to Clark at the PO Box address here - http://www.friendsofjosh.org/?p=964 .

Thanks for putting this beautiful painting up for auction and reminding us to help Clark!
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 18, 2013 - 10:22pm PT
hey there say, kunlun_shan... thank you so very kindly, and just due to the reminder of it all... job well done, :) as to kindness, :)

:)


edit:
steve... just sent you a reply email of the painting view, so you can share it--nice idea... :) hope some more folks get a chance... :)
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 25, 2013 - 10:11pm PT
hey there all, say...

here is a bump.... so that this money from the painting can go to help him, soon, the last day for the painting bid, is this last of may...


i can get ready to mail it off, the first week to ten days in june...

please, though, after you donate your funds to him, i need about 10-12 bucks in my paypal, to mail this to him, ...

many times i do use my own funds, but i end up with no money by the last week of each month, that way, and while i know how to rough it, it makes it harder on the critters, if i get low on their food--or cat litter... :(

though i don't mind, many times, as i try to balance for that,
this month i have to be very careful...

thank so much, :)
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 27, 2013 - 12:13am PT
hey there say, all...


i thankfully now have a volunteer to pay postage for sending clark's
fundraising painting to the

high-bid winner of it...


i reckon there is four days, left then...

happy win, to one of you all...
:)
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 27, 2013 - 11:16pm PT
hey there say, folks...

i will check with bluntman, by email, as, i think he is the highest bidder, so far... dean, has stopped his bidding now,
and i will keep this bumped a bit, just in case someone had planned to
bid...

i sure don't want someone left out, when they had wished to help this way...


so this is a going, going, going, type post here...


here going once...
i think--but will check it out,

to bluntman...


*will now email to make sure... :)


*but--i got some chores, so i will be back, hours from now, into the eve, or morning... :)


happy supertopo eve to you all!
and hope the memorial day weekend, had memories that
kept your hearts touched, humbled, or thankful...

and--happy, as well...
The Lisa

Trad climber
Da Bronx, NY
May 28, 2013 - 10:46am PT
Funds for mailing were sent this morning, Neebee. Let me know if you need more.
Lisa
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 28, 2013 - 05:53pm PT
hey there, say, the lisa! ye ol' volunteer you!

i'm sure what you sent will be fine, usually they are between 12-14 bucks to mail and i buy a 1.99 box...


say, bluntman and cragman, perhaps you can email each other... AS:

both, so far, very politely are sure that neither of them is the winner ->as, cragman emailed that he was just helping to get some action on the thread, and though bluntman was a good winner, so now i got confused...



now, i am not sure what to do, :(


hope you all can share, here, so all the climbers will
know where the clark painting went, for his fundraiser...


thank you so much, to all you all...
BluntMan

Gym climber
Wild Omar, CA
May 28, 2013 - 07:46pm PT
Liz,

Already communicated with you off-line. Thanks for all your efforts to raise some funds for CJ.

~Bluntman
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 28, 2013 - 09:35pm PT
hey there say, thanks to you too, bluntman... good job, all in all...

and thanks for caring for your friend... taco folks are good
support-system type folks, for long haul, :) and when the ol' chips-of-life, have one down...

:)



well, i reckon the ol' auction is over now, folks...
thanks for everything... and i will see what my next step is...

god bless... and hopes prayers and well wishes to you,
clark... i have learned of you here, and you are very dear to all!
will keep praying for you, and i am very grateful to the ol' taco here,
that i have "met" so many fine ledgends--and all humble folks, they are, in deed, :)

neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 28, 2013 - 10:07pm PT
hey there all, say, folks...

bluntman's second email got trapped in spam, as when i deleted some spam, the silly ol' dail up, 'lingered too long' and took his email and 'the lisa's, as well...

no wonder i could never find their replies, :(
thought the emails were 'stuck' on second page, and a page that did not
even exist, i just found out...


well now, say:
bluntman IS the winner at 155.00


now, please, where should be needing to send the funds to, for
clark??

thanks folks, i will bump a bit later and see if someone steps in, or, reminds us all where to go, as i think???
there may have been two ways to DO that?????



oh, ps:
please email me your address, bluntman, thanks so much!
BluntMan

Gym climber
Wild Omar, CA
May 28, 2013 - 11:00pm PT
Thanks. In all fairness, there is a fine gentleman (who chooses to remain anonymous) that out-bid me and is sending the money directly to Clark. I will also send my semi-winning bid to neebee or RLF. I will keep it (the painting) in my house until the tribe determines where it belongs.
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 28, 2013 - 11:13pm PT
hey there say, all... wow! just got an email from ...oops, i better now say, now that i have seen bluntmans, post...

awwww, he beat me to it, :)


a nice offer of funds, has just now also gone to clark, :)


this has turned out very very fine!


nice job to the "other hero" here, :)


thanks guys, jobs well done!
>:D<




and thanks, too that bluntman's sharing of the portrait, can now come to pass!
:)

this is so very nice... :)
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 28, 2013 - 11:18pm PT
hey there say, bluntman, yes, keep the bid, as i am not really in a good way to transfer funds, etc... but i DID email rlf, for info...

he should help us, directly, :)



oh, this is sooooo neat, :)
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Topic Author's Reply - May 28, 2013 - 11:34pm PT
hey there say, all... wanted to thank the anonymous donor, now, too...

it really is a good feeling, seeing the portrait in this new home...
it feels very special, where it ended up... :)

like it was just meant to be...


well, over and out, now, as to this, thread... :)
happy good supertopo eve, all...


i got more stuff to do now, for some birthdays and a paid
portrait, for some gals... :)
BluntMan

Gym climber
Wild Omar, CA
Jul 22, 2013 - 11:04am PT
All,

It's time for me to take Neebee's painting of Clark to a location (business?) where it'll do the most good generating additional contributions for Clark. When I bid on it, I indicated I'd keep it for 30 days. That time has come. Suggestions? Anyone have any contacts at Nomad that could make a decision to hang it at one of their locations? Also, can anyone put me in touch with Clark? I haven't spoken with him for about a year and I feel we should make sure he's cool with any decision that is made. Any help and or assistance from y'all would be greatly appreciated.
GDavis

Social climber
SOL CAL
Jul 23, 2013 - 12:24am PT
Jim Dover is the manager of Nomad Idyllwild, I think he would be the appropriate avenue. Call them any day of the week 9am - 5pm, should have an answer. I am no longer an employee of Nomad Ventures :)
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