Blitzo Memorial Service - Joshua Tree, CA

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F10

Trad climber
Bishop
Oct 20, 2013 - 03:45pm PT
Russ,

I posted a photo in this thread, is that good for you or do you still want it emailed.
I'll look for more.
James
Russ Walling

Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
Oct 20, 2013 - 04:01pm PT
James et al: higher rez is always better. I don't care about the format so much, just lots of pixels.

Stuff in the 1 -2 meg range should be pretty good.
Thanks!
bluering

Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
Oct 20, 2013 - 04:13pm PT
Aw, man. I've been away for a while and my initial reaction is, WTF happend!??!

I don't really need to know right now. We have a man down. A dude I never met, but always liked.

He seemed to me to be a gentle giant. A kind man who loved climbing, photography, and beer. What's not to love about a dude like that?

I will try to make it. I may bring my wife and son, but I gotta work things out. Don't put me down as a definite yet. Todd, do you really have enough room for all these campers? I may just try to sleep in the park.

God bless ya, Blitzo, you were one of a kind, brother.
Mtnmun

Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
Oct 20, 2013 - 05:39pm PT
Crimpergirl

Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
Oct 20, 2013 - 06:18pm PT
Looking like a grand event. Sorry we can't be there.
Sioux Juan

Big Wall climber
Costa mesa
Oct 20, 2013 - 06:22pm PT
Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber
moving thru
Oct 20, 2013 - 06:35pm PT
Bluey, it would be great to see you! How old is little John now.....5? lynnie
bluering

Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
Oct 20, 2013 - 07:28pm PT
Lynne, John is indeed 5 now. Kindergarten. Got scolded already for trying to kiss chicks. Hehe...

Todd Gordon

Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
Oct 20, 2013 - 10:54pm PT
Bluering;...hope you and your family can make it. YOu are welcome to camp here......there is really enough room for any who wish to camp..........I wish to climb w/you someday too.......let's plan something..
Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber
moving thru
Oct 20, 2013 - 11:45pm PT
And I'd love to tag along...Smiles, Lynne


Edit: nice pic above Beth. See ya soon. :D
hossjulia

climber
Oct 21, 2013 - 01:06am PT
Unfortunately, I won't be making it. Too much going on too far away from JT.

I sure will never forget Billy, you all have a great time now, ya hear?
Sioux Juan

Big Wall climber
Costa mesa
Oct 21, 2013 - 10:36am PT
Sioux Juan

Big Wall climber
Costa mesa
Oct 21, 2013 - 10:39am PT
susan peplow

climber
Joshua Tree, CA
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 21, 2013 - 03:17pm PT
Please keep sending pics of Blitzo if you have them. If you think you do and haven't looked, please start the search! Also a big thank you to Cragman for sending down the digital projector along with 10b4me and Tony Yeary for the delivery service.

Updated list with drop outs and RSVP's...


Attendees:

1. Susan Peplow
2. Russ Wallling
3. Todd Gordon
4. Andrea Gordon
5. Kelly Corbin
6. Becca Corbin
7. Andy Gorrill
8. Steve Powell
9. Tony Yeary
10. Skip
11. Erik Wolfe
12. Locker
13. BlueBlocr
14. Gal
15. Tucker Tech
16. Robert Fonda
17. Scott Cole
18. Leggs
19. zip
20. Barbarian
21. Al Bartlett
22. Don Reid
23. Dan Zacks
24. Mike (Mike's Bikes)
25. Kelly Vaught
26. Frank Bentwood
27. Dennis McDade
28. Aubrey Adams
29. Shelby Beardslee
23. Gina Bararra
24. Rich Bararra
25. Will Casolaro (of Raw Brewing the official brewmaster for Blitzopalooza)
26. Tyler Gilson
27. Daniel Evans
28. Justin Evans
29. Carrie Martin
30. Jessica Crews
31. Rebeca Russell
32. Adam Stackhouse
33. Dave Cox
34. Alisa Cox
35. Milt Jones
36. TGT (Wendall)
37. Cragman
38. Sonya Dickinson
39. Amber Spangenberg
40. Steelmnkey I
41. Steelmokey II
42. Cara Lynae
43. Rhesa Ashbachar
44. Stephanie Casolaro
45. Craig Fry
46. Rob Stahl
47. Dave Evans
48. Margie Evans
49. Brandt Allen
50. Paula Allen
51. Beth Shilliday
52. Cho (Steve)
53. Kate
54. elcapinyoazz
55. Jaybro
56. The Larry
57. Mike Friedricks
58. Randy Vogel
59. Larry
60. James Barnett
61. Susan Walker
62. Michael
63. Steve Swan
64. Mike Fogarty
65. Fish Finder
66. Guy Keesee
67. Rick Cashner
68. Annie Barrett-Cashner
69. Chelsea Cashner-Garbanini
70. Ron Gomez
71. Cindy Worman
72. Jenny Red
73. Sue Lacey
74. Bob Bolton
75. Bullwinkle
76. Leigh-Ann Sullivan the Agent
77. Charleen Blackburn
78. Steve Belford
79. Karen Roseme
80. Anastasia
81. Jude Bischoff
82. Laura Gerhart
83. LL LL
84. Vegasclimber
85. Christina
86. drljefe
87. Brokedownclimber
88. Wally Barker
89. Karen Bailey
90. Sarah Schneider
91. Frankie Santos
92. Cal Gerberding
93. Steve Gerberding
94. Jingy
95. Cosmic
96. Karen
97. Cole Gibson
98. Stephanie
99. Jim Bridwell
100. Dirt Claud
101. gf of Dirt claud
102. Steve Grossman
103. Mimi Grossman
104. Mike Lechlinski
105. Mari Gingery
106. G. Davis
107. Wayne Burns aka Pud
108. Banks
109. Martha Walser
110. Mr. Walser
111. Roots
112. Greg Epperson
113. Marty Lewis
114: Sharon Lewis
115: Chris Trudeau
116: Caughtinside
117: Grant Hiskes
118: Mary Ann Kelly
119: Date of Sue Lacey
120: Lori Wilkerson
121: Swanson
122: Yuko Ichihara
123. Manny Rangel
124. LuckyPink
125. H
126. Phil Chapman
127. Eva Fitts
128. Ed Hartouni
129. Sabra Purdy-Zaharias
130. Seth Zaharias
131. Dorinda Worthy
132. Pam Schoenborn
133. Brian Schoenborn
134. Robby Schoenborn
135. Cubby Schoenborn
136. Mike Bolte
137. John Bolte
138. Mrs. Roots
139. Friend of Roots
140. Pia
141. Kajsa
142. Buttercup
143. Kevin
144. Kat Coletta
145. Billy Russell
146. Paul Amoreno

Possible maybe, too early to tell list:

Don Reyes
KLK
Charlie B
Marissa Christman
Bridget Fithian
Chez
Lovely
ScuffyB
K-man
Norm Miller
Bluering Clan
susan peplow

climber
Joshua Tree, CA
Topic Author's Reply - Oct 21, 2013 - 04:02pm PT
"My head was tricked again today...

Pulled up next to a Maroon Subaru and for a split second was excited that Blitzo was there...

One of those fleeting moments of confusion..."

That happens to me all the time when I see a Maroon Subaru. In addition moments of extreme sadness - typically generated by a photo I haven't seen before or a comment that someone makes. Yesterday it was Bluering's "man down" and "gentle giant" that even now re-typing makes me tear up.

I miss our friend, it will be bittersweet to send him off with a tribute party and memorial one that I know would give him great pride & pleasure. His friendship and overall presence in our life is sorrowfully missed.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber
moving thru
Oct 21, 2013 - 06:56pm PT
Thinking this afternoon about Blitzo, crazy stuff and time in J. Tree along with early on fun when I first discovered Super Topo.

There are some absolutely WONDERFUL pics of Billy on these two threads, Sooze and Russ. I had forgotten about them til today. The Threads are, "The Game was 8 Ball" and "Back!!! 9 Ball...(OT TR)...

Bless you, Billy, out there in the Invisible World. You were one of few that produced in me a sense of humor. Love to you as yo soar, Dude. Peace and Joy Billie.

Lynnie

MisterE

climber
Oct 21, 2013 - 08:01pm PT
Just booked Saturday night at the High Desert Inn!

Only 4 rooms left - book 'em Danno.

Sioux Juan

Big Wall climber
Costa mesa
Oct 22, 2013 - 10:29am PT
Sioux Juan

Big Wall climber
Costa mesa
Oct 22, 2013 - 10:31am PT
dirt claud

Social climber
san diego,ca
Oct 22, 2013 - 01:33pm PT
I missed the Bridwell fest and was really bummed, can't miss this one, looks like it will be a great time and hope to climb and hang out with some climbing legends if possible, :), Thanks for all the hard work putting this on.
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