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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Topic Author's Original Post - Mar 16, 2014 - 11:53am PT
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Many have requested paypal information so they can help Jeff and Connie. Happy to report that it is up and running and ready to go!
Jeff's personal paypal account username is 2jefflowe@gmail.com.
We've tested it and it is working properly. If you would like to participate, here are the steps:
1. Go to paypal.com
2. Sign in to your account (or register for an account)
3. Click on the 'send money' tab
4. Enter '2jefflowe@gmail.com' in the 'to' field
5. Enter the amount of $ you wish to contribute
6. Click on 'I'm sending money to friends or family'
7. Click on continue.
A big thanks to everyone who has contributed their time, their well-wishes, their prayers, meals, and other great stuff. It is very much appreciated!
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Tan Slacks
climber
Joshua Tree
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Mar 16, 2014 - 01:10pm PT
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Done,
Thanks for the information.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 16, 2014 - 01:13pm PT
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Glad it is useful!
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Mar 16, 2014 - 01:16pm PT
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Jello bump
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jbaker
Trad climber
Redwood City, CA
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Mar 16, 2014 - 07:27pm PT
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Thanks for setting it up. Money sent.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Mar 16, 2014 - 07:33pm PT
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I sent a small amount too. As I said in the other thread, for me it is little amounts when I can, but I think this should work out okay, since hiring caregivers is an ongoing expense.
Thanks for setting this up - I would have come to the house to assist(I do have a good amount of free time) but living in NY, it obviously wasn't an option. It feels good to be able to join in and help our comrades.
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10b4me
Sport climber
www.tenbeephotography.com
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Mar 16, 2014 - 07:42pm PT
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Done.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 16, 2014 - 08:14pm PT
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Also, to be clear - any money donated here goes 100% directly to Jeff for his personal needs. It is 100% unaffiliated with the film or any other projects/work.
Thanks again to everyone for their well-wishes!
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WBraun
climber
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Mar 16, 2014 - 09:43pm PT
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Bump for the Man
I just sent ya money Jeff for a carton of cigarettes for your health .....
:-)
Best wishes ... a smokin duck :-)
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Mar 17, 2014 - 10:20am PT
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Monday morning smokin duck bump...
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phylp
Trad climber
Millbrae, CA
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Mar 17, 2014 - 12:22pm PT
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Monday morning bump.
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labrat
Trad climber
Auburn, CA
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Mar 17, 2014 - 03:02pm PT
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Sent! Thanks for setting this up Crimpy. Hope Sir Jello is doing ok today.
Erik
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Conner
Mountain climber
Louisville, CO
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Mar 17, 2014 - 05:47pm PT
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Dear Faithful Tacoans,
We are quite humbled by your generosity. I will start the hiring process today. Jeff is at the hospice care center for a few days while I get some sleep and catch up on a few things, including hiring caregivers and arranging for volunteers.
The paypal site is working well. A little adds up quickly, so even small amounts are making a real difference. We cannot thank you enough!
You have our sincere gratitude and deep appreciation!
Mello Jello and Connie
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Mar 17, 2014 - 06:08pm PT
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Thanks for setting this up, Crimpergirl. Great idea, some funds sent.
Crusher
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 17, 2014 - 08:33pm PT
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A bigger thanks to Jeff and Connie for letting us each assist in the ways we are best able to. :)
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overwatch
climber
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Mar 18, 2014 - 02:00am PT
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Just to keep the threads together
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 18, 2014 - 09:36am PT
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Thanks overwatch!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 18, 2014 - 01:35pm PT
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hey there say, ... just a bump for jello... :)
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susan peplow
climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Mar 18, 2014 - 01:43pm PT
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When Blitzo was ill we were continually amazed by the generosity and care from those of our Taco community. Truly incredible and happy to pay forward the kindness.
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overwatch
climber
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Mar 18, 2014 - 01:56pm PT
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bump it up and get some frivolous threads off the front page
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
www.climbaddictdesigns.com
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Mar 18, 2014 - 04:10pm PT
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It made me happy to see Connie's post that funds donated from Tacoids may allow for hiring assistance as early as next week.
The next hurdle, in the funding area,is to make sure we don't have a big hurrah start and then drop the ball as need continues and funds get depleted. It would be a shame to have uncertainty for continued care, for all those involved. I have no idea what could be done to make sure Connie isn't put in a situation of wondering how to pay the help each period, but maybe it is something someone has suggestions on.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Mar 18, 2014 - 08:18pm PT
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burp
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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Mar 19, 2014 - 07:17am PT
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Thanks for setting this up Callie. It's an honor to have the opportunity to help out Jeff.
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overwatch
climber
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Mar 19, 2014 - 10:59am PT
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Bump
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10b4me
Sport climber
www.tenbeephotography.com
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Mar 19, 2014 - 03:45pm PT
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bump
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Mar 19, 2014 - 08:03pm PT
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Jeff Lowe bump. I am more than glad to help.
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10b4me
Sport climber
www.tenbeephotography.com
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Mar 21, 2014 - 10:12am PT
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Bump
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Mar 21, 2014 - 11:18am PT
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Roger Briggs at Boulder Climbing Community has set up a fund for Jeff through that organization. BCC will pass on donations earmarked for Jeff with the advantage that BCC is a 501c3 organization, which should make the donations tax deductible.
http://boulderclimbingcommunity.net/2014/03/20/jeff-lowe-fundraiser/
Much thanks to Roger and BCC!
Use either the paypal account above or the BCC method and it will directly benefit Jeff.
It is wonderful to see the great response so far; let's keep it up.
Visited Jeff and Connie last evening and it is really inspiring to observe how they carry on with living, despite being dealt a very bad hand.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 21, 2014 - 11:54am PT
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Thanks Rick! And thanks to Roger. The more ways to help Jeff, the better!
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overwatch
climber
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Mar 21, 2014 - 03:57pm PT
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Keeping it bumped
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Mar 22, 2014 - 02:38pm PT
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Question: what climbers have been made the cover of Sports Illustrated?
Answer:
1. Jeff Lowe
2. ?
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wayne w
Trad climber
the nw
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Mar 22, 2014 - 10:34pm PT
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BUMP!
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nah000
climber
canuckistan
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Mar 22, 2014 - 11:02pm PT
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to keep this bumped and to sate those interested in the trivial...
regarding Rick A's query i found three identifiable climbers [there are a couple other covers that show unidentified climbers]:
tenzing norgay [april 25, 1955]
james mccarthy [oct. 20, 1958]
jeff lowe [dec. 11, 1978]
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 22, 2014 - 11:36pm PT
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Cool covers - thanks for posting
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Lorenzo
Trad climber
Oregon
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Mar 23, 2014 - 02:54am PT
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Bump.
Not many would get this one. Bonnie Prudden was one of the first women climbers. First climb was the Matterhorn on her honeymoon in 1936 and started climbing in the gunks the same year.
Put up Bonnie's Roof in the Gunks with Hans Kraus in 1952. Here she is on the cover in 1957 to raise awareness for physical fitness ( right around Sputnik when we competed in everything with the Soviets) and later spearheaded Kennedy's physical fitness drive along with Kraus.
Kraus was JFK's back doctor.
And leading in the Gunks in 1953 on a bowline on a coil.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Mar 23, 2014 - 09:57am PT
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Cool photos. I can't wait to rib Jim the next time I see him. Looks to be the epitome of what Patey called"a dangle and whack merchant".
Good job Roger on getting a tax deductible fund set up. I hope they like checks too,
edit; I see they do; on the way tomorrow.
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paganmonkeyboy
climber
mars...it's near nevada...
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Mar 23, 2014 - 10:59pm PT
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bump...
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Jingy
climber
Somewhere out there
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Mar 23, 2014 - 11:34pm PT
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I will be getting back within the week to contribute....
bump
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Mar 25, 2014 - 08:47pm PT
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When you donate, post up since it encourages others.
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Conner
Mountain climber
Louisville, CO
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Mar 26, 2014 - 01:36pm PT
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WOW!!! Sorry it took so long to post. Jeff was going to post himself so I was waiting.... but you know how jello is, kinda slippery (referring to real jello pudding here, not Jeff the man - haha). Jeff's hands don't work so well anymore, so typing and writing is difficult and time consuming, so here with our gratitude!
Many thanks to all of you who have donated!! I will not name names, but you know who you are! The fund is growing and the new caregiver starts on Saturday!! With the volunteers and climber turned caregiver we have in place, this will give us help every evening from 7-10pm. This will get Jeff ready and into bed by 10 or 11pm and me able to do the same. This time slot is the toughest for us. I am tired after working and caring for Jeff all day, so it often gets late and we are not having much fun by the time we both close our eyes.
The overnights are a HUGE help. Very expensive to pay for, so we are sticking with volunteers for this for now. If anyone else would like to come and spend the night with us from 10 or 11pm to 6, 7 or 8am... shoot me a note. You do get to sleep - sometimes more than others. Just depends on what kind of night Jeff has, but usually any need is attended to quickly and back to sleep for everyone.
We are VERY grateful for all the support and love. The generosity and kindness blows us away. One of the donors has offered to come and hang with Jeff for an afternoon once a week and his wife is going to cook some meals for us --- music to my ears. I love to cook, but with so little time, it has become a real chore. She was soooo kind, taking all our preferences without batting an eye. This will be a huge help as well.
Another volunteer comes every week for 4-5 hours and just helps me with insurance, bills, taxes, and other life logistics that are overwhelming for me at times. There are Angels around every corner.
Others come to spare me for a few hours at a time when they can and some come and simply visit - which we always enjoy and appreciate. We are so glad to be where so many friends live close by.
We really could not be doing this without the love and support of tacoland, the greater Boulder climbing community and of course our many friends, old and new, near and far.
Our hearts are bursting, our bodies are being restored and our spirits are bouyed up by this tribe. Jeff sends all his love and thanks too. We cannot thank you enough.
Connie and Grateful Jello
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Mar 26, 2014 - 02:11pm PT
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What an up lifting outcome is coming together.
Wonderful to hear.
Susan
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10b4me
Sport climber
www.tenbeephotography.com
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Mar 26, 2014 - 09:42pm PT
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Bump
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labrat
Trad climber
Auburn, CA
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Mar 26, 2014 - 09:48pm PT
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Thank you for the update Connie and Jello. Good thoughts going your way.
Erik
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 27, 2014 - 03:26pm PT
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So happy this is helping you both so much. Looking forward to visiting when I get back to Boulder.
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pocoloco1
Social climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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Mar 28, 2014 - 06:03pm PT
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Bump
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Mar 30, 2014 - 07:36pm PT
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Reminder to help out if you can. See the instructions and links up thread which make it simple.
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yeahman
Mountain climber
Montana
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Mar 30, 2014 - 08:50pm PT
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bump
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10b4me
Sport climber
www.tenbeephotography.com
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Mar 31, 2014 - 03:53pm PT
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bump
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10b4me
Sport climber
www.tenbeephotography.com
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Bump
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10b4me
climber
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Best wishes to Jeff , today.
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Bump and best wishes for Jeff and Connie from the Sonoran desert :-)
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Apr 12, 2014 - 11:23am PT
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Bump this back up to the top!
HEY YOU OUT THERE---PLEASE DONATE TO JEFF!!!!
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Apr 12, 2014 - 11:38am PT
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Last week we made up a bunch of my Ginger Tataki sauce. I was able to can 12 jars. I'm selling them for $10 ea. Thursday for the cruiser ride I set up my sushi tent at Aya's. Many of the cruisers started there as well as ended. Another group ended there. It was a huge party.
I sold four jars and am donating 100% of the proceeds to various "causes".
Donation made to Jello!
There are three flavors.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Apr 12, 2014 - 01:32pm PT
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bump
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Apr 13, 2014 - 12:48pm PT
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bump for Jello!
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Jingy
climber
Somewhere out there
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Apr 13, 2014 - 01:34pm PT
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i'm back a little late but adding what I can to the pot.....
cheers all
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Apr 15, 2014 - 11:54am PT
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Bump for Jeff!
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drapnea
Trad climber
SLC, UT
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Apr 16, 2014 - 12:15am PT
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Just contributed.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 16, 2014 - 02:00am PT
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Thanks to all who are helping in terms of tangible items, time and thoughts!
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Apr 16, 2014 - 11:06am PT
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Sent another check this week.
Are you all having a good time with your high end bikes? A good time pulling down? A good time, when you feel the urge, to get up and just walk into the bathroom?
I for one feel that merely as a climber I am indebted to Jeff, and personally more so.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Apr 19, 2014 - 11:30am PT
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Bump for Jeff!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Apr 24, 2014 - 05:35pm PT
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Bump for Jello!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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May 10, 2014 - 11:09pm PT
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Bump this up top!
Give early, give often!!!!
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paganmonkeyboy
climber
mars...it's near nevada...
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May 11, 2014 - 12:45am PT
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Much love your way Jeff. I still remember this one...this was before riley tried to kill me (twice...three times ? lol ), and mike still had blonde hair ;-)
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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JLowe care bump...
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Jingy
climber
Somewhere out there
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The follow up replenishment bump
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Bump it back up to the top!!!
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch
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Sent, better late than never......and a bump.
Jello Rules.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Bada bump!
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Conner
Mountain climber
Louisville, CO
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Jun 10, 2014 - 06:57am PT
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Hey Skully,
Speechless. Can't thank you enough for your mind blowing donation to Jeff's caregiver fund. Your email didn't work and we can't message you from the forum... please send me your email address for a personal note from Jello.
With Gratitude and Respect,
Connie and Jeff
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Conner
Mountain climber
Louisville, CO
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Jun 10, 2014 - 07:05am PT
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Hey Piton,
Huge thanks to you as well, for your generous support through the Boulder Climbing Community!
An update is coming soon... lots to share - mostly good news. Will try to post a pic of the wonderful caregivers the paypal and BCC funds are supporting!
Hope to see you on June 24th for a Tribute to Jeff Lowe
Films, Friends, Photos, Signed Books, DVDs, and more
Live Performance by Chuck Grossman
6pm -7 Meet and Greet
7pm Program Begins
Boulder High School - see thread with details.
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Conner
Mountain climber
Louisville, CO
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Jun 10, 2014 - 07:14am PT
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Lorenzo and Nah000,
Thanks for posting all the Sports Illustrated covers with climbers. We get asked this alot and people often credit Jeff as the only one. Happy to have the lady added to our list. Nonetheless, it is quite an elite little group and a great honor for Jeff to be included.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel or a tr
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Jun 10, 2014 - 07:15am PT
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Films, Friends, Photos, Signed Books, DVDs, and more
Live Performance by Chuck Grossman
6pm -7 Meet and Greet
7pm Program Begins
Boulder High School - see thread with details.
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Captain...or Skully
climber
in the oil patch
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Jun 10, 2014 - 07:21am PT
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That'll be a great presentation...Conner, I sent you a msg through the forum's email dealio.
Cheers for Jello!!!6!!
My email addy is skullyambroATgmail.com
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Starman
Trad climber
Sterling, MA
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Jun 24, 2014 - 11:50am PT
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Done! :)
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