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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 28, 2013 - 03:15pm PT
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I've never met you, but your stoke is contagious.
Rock on dude!
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Dec 28, 2013 - 03:19pm PT
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I love Ryan D!
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 28, 2013 - 04:28pm PT
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WTF!?
The dude is probably the most positive person on ST. He comments on almost every TR, and actually gets out there.
Show some love!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 28, 2013 - 05:24pm PT
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Bumpers. Never met the guy but we've traded a few emails outside of the forum. And he climbs. What's not to like. Well, other than being a Canuckelhead, but he can't help that.
Cheers RyanD
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MP
Trad climber
Truckee, CA
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Dec 28, 2013 - 05:56pm PT
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I've bouldered and climbed with Ryan a bit.
I wholeheartedly agree, he's one of the good guys.
Michael
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brownie
Trad climber
squamish
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Dec 28, 2013 - 05:56pm PT
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the guy is gold
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Dec 28, 2013 - 07:08pm PT
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I get good vibes from him too. Ryan, buzz me if you come to the desert for some vitamin D.
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this just in
climber
north fork
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Dec 28, 2013 - 07:53pm PT
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RyanD is one of my favorite posters. Thanks for climbing content and a good sense of humor Ryan.
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Relic
Social climber
Squamish, BC
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Dec 28, 2013 - 08:00pm PT
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Yeah RyanD. You heard the man. Get to the desert. Take me. Milt's burgers await.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Dec 28, 2013 - 08:02pm PT
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And when i come to Squamish i want to be hoisted up a few things.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Dec 28, 2013 - 08:04pm PT
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Wow guys & Phyl :-)
Just had to refresh my browser to make sure the supertopo wasn't busted when I saw this.
Never thought in a million years I'd see a thread like this & can think of many others more deserving but I won't complain. Feels good, thanks Brandon & everyone else who has posted, i have great respect for all of you. I'm proud to be a part of this climbing community & ST in particular, i enjoy sharing experiences & learning from others who share them here. The fact that sarcastic, cynical Canadians can be appreciated makes it all the better. Looking forward to meeting all of u in the flesh @ some point. Donini, I will definitely hit u up for a desert romp sometime, cheers to all of you! I'm off to serve the masses their dinner now!
Michael P! Great to see you post up, thanks for the kind words. Hope all is well!
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MH2
climber
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Dec 28, 2013 - 10:43pm PT
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Ryan is deserving whether he thinks so or not. One of a great Squamish crew that go out of their way to meet and have a good time with others. Climbing is amazing enough as an activity but gains another dimension when the feelings are shared through the kind of empathic vibe that Ryan and his friends have.
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Tricouni
Mountain climber
Vancouver
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Dec 29, 2013 - 12:11am PT
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RyanD and the rest of that young bunch are amazing. They go out of their way to make fossil-climbers feel welcome. Thanks, Ryan!
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MP
Trad climber
Truckee, CA
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Dec 29, 2013 - 01:38pm PT
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Hey Ryan,
Doing well, still waiting for snow here in Tahoe. Stopped at the Happys on the way back from LA family Xmas. Pointed out to my wife where J crashed after his 3am bouldering/bachelor party...good times.
I really enjoyed your latest Eastside TR.
Michael
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wayne w
Trad climber
the nw
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Dec 29, 2013 - 03:59pm PT
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Props to RyanD for making the Taco a much more interesting place than it would be without him!
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Dec 29, 2013 - 04:22pm PT
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I'm late to the party here, but glad to pitch in with props to a guy who makes ST better.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 29, 2013 - 04:38pm PT
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Never too late to give props for positivity!
Boobs for you, Ryan!!!
(.) (.)
I totally stole that from Survival, hope he doesn't mind.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 29, 2013 - 05:46pm PT
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hey there say, RyanD...
happy appreciation thread to you... yep, i've seen you here, :)
say let's see if i can get the upload to work, here:
hope i found the right pic, was hard to see them, in the files... :)
god bless and happy good eve!
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Dec 29, 2013 - 05:54pm PT
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Much Appreesh! Never met you but glad to have you around here on the Taco. Hope to meet in the hills some day!
Post up a photo so we can appreciate you with a face in case we see you out there sometime.
Scott
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Dec 30, 2013 - 01:02am PT
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Hope to meet you someday...
...oh wait, I did meet you, and it was cool. We had a nice chat.
That Quaalude must be kicking in.
Ryan is one of the awesome young Squamish crew that make this forum better.
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Dec 30, 2013 - 01:20am PT
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Ryan rocks.
Ryan rocks rock too.
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
extraordinaire
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Dec 30, 2013 - 01:54am PT
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I wish the taco was a full on gang, and we could just beat the f*#k outta him as an initiation.
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Fish Finder
Social climber
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Dec 30, 2013 - 03:39am PT
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Ryan is wise!
He knows were to go
and how to get it done
rain sleet or snow he will still be smiling
He uses Old Spice
His crew is way fun they also get it done
bloody elbows
bad backs
still smiling
blaze
fly by the seat of your pants
walk the earth
be humble
be free
smile
thats the Ryan I know
Edit: Happy Fukcin New Year Buddy See you soon
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Dec 30, 2013 - 05:01am PT
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Thanks to you Gregg, you're the man!
So many rad people here that i've met or interacted with over the past few years. Can't believe it really, cheers to you all. Such an incredible wealth of hi quality humans hanging out here. Cheers. Anytime any of ya's are in Squamish feel free to reach out.
Wayno, looking forward to next time.
Would still love to meet Tami & Ghost someday too.
Hamie, Glenn- we are all so lite & just standing on your shoulders. Thanks for making the pathways that we still walk today.
Biotch, I'm glad you understand my sense of humor.
Post up a photo so we can appreciate you with a face in case we see you out there sometime.
I'm reluctant to out myself like that as staying elusive is a great way to avoid life's lineups, but I'll play along. Turns out I don't have many selfies so this will have to do for now. Definitely not taken recently :-)
Don't worry tho micronut I'll recognize u for sure!
Edited to add- thanks for the pic neebee, it worked just great ;-)
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Dec 30, 2013 - 05:11am PT
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Ok this ones better.
Edit- no idea how or why they let me have a doobie in my trap while getting my pass photo taken?!?!? Regardless I did mange to do a decent job growing into those eyebrows since.
Edit- thanks Mike & Capt! Like I said not one for the selfies, not against em' just never take em'! Brandon, look into a pardon. It would be great to see u up here sometime!
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Dec 30, 2013 - 10:25am PT
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I met him at Mammoth Octoberfest. Solid guy. If I remember correctly he even bought me a shot of Rumpleminze. Course it was Rumpleminze,so I probably don't remember correctly. ;-) Happy New Years bro!!! Sorry I missed ya last time.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Dec 30, 2013 - 01:54pm PT
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That's a horrible representation Ryan. ;)
Here's a much better one.
Ryand, a friend to many with many friends. A good man, who is genuinely concerned for man, and beast.
An excellent climber, whose not too cool to hang out with his cripple friend and put up a few 10's for him, or take a run up nutcracker and battle euro's for the pass, so he can make his plane in Reno later that evening. ;)
Of all the reasons i enjoy contributing to this site, and photos and stories, the best is the amazing people i've met because of it. Thanks Ryan, from being a great friend.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 30, 2013 - 02:01pm PT
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I hope to hang with you Canadians someday.
Good folks, it seems.
I just need to convince Canada to let me in. I mean really, a DUI fifteen years ago? I learned my lesson and haven't had a traffic infraction since! Sheesh!
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this just in
climber
north fork
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Dec 30, 2013 - 02:40pm PT
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Don't you know anything Ryan? If you wear a beanie while climbing you can't have a shirt on.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Dec 30, 2013 - 02:44pm PT
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It's called a toque eh!!
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this just in
climber
north fork
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Dec 30, 2013 - 02:49pm PT
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Haha, maybe that's kosher then.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Dec 30, 2013 - 04:04pm PT
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Thanks Brandon. I have a couple friends with that problem too. I guess you need a pardon on both sides, which can be expensive. You got any lawyer friends? ;)
When are you going to the valley with Michelle?
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 30, 2013 - 04:21pm PT
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Next fall, I need time to get back to my fighting weight.
I feel like I can talk border guards into letting me in, but flying might be an issue. It sucks paying for stupid mistakes, but I guess that's what punishment entails. Haha, all positivity, no negative!
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Relic
Social climber
Squamish, BC
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Dec 30, 2013 - 04:39pm PT
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Classic ski pass foto. You look like some doobie smoking muppet from Fraggle Rock.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Dec 30, 2013 - 04:55pm PT
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That's what I once was relic, at least until male pattern baldness squared off with me.
Thanks again for all the kind words people.
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harryhotdog
Social climber
north vancouver, B.C.
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Dec 31, 2013 - 11:15am PT
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Yes RyanD is a class act on and off the rock! Hope to climb a bit with him and Big Mike next summer as this year it wasn't in the cards.
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this just in
climber
north fork
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Dec 31, 2013 - 11:34am PT
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Mine looks like I shoulda had a crack pipe in my mouth.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Dec 31, 2013 - 04:33pm PT
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I like RyanD because he always posts positive comments and has a good view on climbing. Hope we will get to climb the Rostrum when he comes to CA, if he doesn't have a solid partner!
All the best to you in 2014. Health, happiness and lots of fun climbs!
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Dec 31, 2013 - 04:53pm PT
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Justin, hahaha that's awesome! Did u used to live here?!? How come we haven't met??
Vitaliy, I'd love to climb with u someday, I think we're on the same page in a lot of ways when it comes to climbing & I think you would be a solid partner.
Same for you BK, you would make a great spotter :-)
Hi Harry! Thanks, have a happy NY! All the best to you and your family.
Edit- it's all good donini, thanks. Bruce and I are both inside a mysterious lo pressure system that currently has 100% humidity & 96% sarcasm index. Thanks again everyone, happy NY!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Dec 31, 2013 - 05:10pm PT
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Come on Bruce...hell, you have to climb over a bunch of boulders just to get to the base of Arch Rock.
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le_bruce
climber
Oakland, CA
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RyanD is another of the gatekeepers of good content here - any thread he's contributing to is made better for it. Keep on keepin' on, RyanD! Happy New Year to you and yours!
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Oplopanax
Mountain climber
The Deep Woods
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Never met RyanD but would dig it. I'm sure it's only a matter of time.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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When are you coming to Yosemite next Ryan?
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this just in
climber
north fork
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Not from Whistler Ryan. Just go up there every other year to board. What a place to live.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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"I've never met you, but your stoke is contagious."
I haven't known this fellow my whole life. And I approve this ad.
One thumb up.
My final answer.
How much did I win?
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Easy on the posting here guys! I appreciate it but geez-My headband is getting swollen :-)
Mouse, you have already won the gift of unlimited creativity & eternal wisdom as far as I can tell.
Justin, reach out next time your up. I'll take you to where that selfie of me choking on the pow is.
Oplopanax, I'll see ya out there sometime. Your enigma is strong as well so be sure to say what's up!
Vitaliy, when I know I'll let you know. If your getting psyched on the technical stuff & find your way up here or are thinking about it be sure to reach out.
Cheers le Bruce, i feel the same way about your contributions here man, thanks!
Burchey, thanks dude- good luck in 2014!
Hope to get out with all of you someday!
Edit- Thanks Steve, that means a lot coming from you. I think I will pour a scotch actually. Cheers.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Take it in and let your heart warm slowly just like a snifter of fine scotch!
I too really appreciate your enthusiasm and passion for climbing.
Cheers!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Props to you!
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L
climber
California dreamin' on the farside of the world..
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One of the shining stars on the Taco.
Keep putting up those fabulous TRs, Ryan.
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Canadian? Then he must be ok! :-D
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Feb 26, 2014 - 08:31pm PT
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Bump
Figure you haven't seen a cactus in a while.
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Feb 27, 2014 - 12:00am PT
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Hey thanks Jefe, it has been a while! Too long!
To L, Lollie, BK, DMT & the formidable Joshua J, cheers.
Thanks again for the thread Brandon, I sent u an email awhile back. Did u ever get it?
Oh & I finally took a selfie the other day. Looks like I'm gonna out myself. Hope my mom doesn't see this.....
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Fish Finder
Social climber
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Feb 27, 2014 - 12:22am PT
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^^^^^^^^^^^^
FUGLY
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Charlie B
Social climber
Santa Rosa, Ca
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Feb 27, 2014 - 12:45am PT
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Ryan and I on one of our trips in some mountains, I forget the name of them.
no.
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kaholatingtong
Trad climber
Nevada City
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Apr 19, 2014 - 09:54am PT
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i am not one for bandwaggoning, but this seems worthy to me. definitely a positive presence here on the taco, which is much appreciated.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 30, 2014 - 11:54am PT
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Bump.
Because you embody positivity and kindness and appropriate stoner'isms on this site. I have no doubt that you are as you seem.
Hope to climb with you someday dude.
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this just in
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Jun 30, 2014 - 12:23pm PT
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Who?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 30, 2014 - 12:33pm PT
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Because you embody positivity and radness and appropriate stoner'isms on this site. I have no doubt that you are as you seem.
All that and more bro! A good friend who embodies kindness..
Hey rydog.. Don't let this sh#t go to your head you punk!! Lol
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 30, 2014 - 12:42pm PT
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He climbs harder than you, moosehang.... Lol ;)
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 30, 2014 - 12:52pm PT
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Lol!! .., that's pretty easy to accomplish loose! Lol
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Jun 30, 2014 - 01:05pm PT
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RyanD: A great contributor... by any measure...
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yanqui
climber
Balcarce, Argentina
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Jun 30, 2014 - 04:28pm PT
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RyanD is definitely one of the reasons supertopo is worth coming back for more
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Relic
Social climber
Weenie
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Jun 30, 2014 - 06:50pm PT
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ya, he's ok i guess.
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zBrown
Ice climber
Brujo de la Playa
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Jun 30, 2014 - 09:40pm PT
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Jun 30, 2014 - 10:39pm PT
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Haha that's awesome zBrown! Thanks all, for the kind words ;-)
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Evel
Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
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Jun 30, 2014 - 10:53pm PT
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Never met the man. Would like to. Always a great vibe and a distinct lack of 'keyboard muscles'.
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