Happy Birthday to "El Jim Donini!"

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Fritz

Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
Topic Author's Original Post - Jul 23, 2014 - 08:31am PT
Enjoy yourself. Maybe you could even go climbing?
RyanD

climber
Squamish
Jul 23, 2014 - 08:48am PT
Happy Bday Donini! Have a great day man!!
already taken

Social climber
Jul 23, 2014 - 08:48am PT
scuffy b

climber
heading slowly NNW
Jul 23, 2014 - 08:50am PT
Happy Birthday Jim.
Have fun out there.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Jul 23, 2014 - 08:52am PT
Happy Birthday Jim!!
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Jul 23, 2014 - 08:53am PT
I am sure he will be climbing today! Seems like that’s all that he does : ) Many more years of health, climbing, good friends, happy wife and many more summit smiles to you Jim! Happy birthday!
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Jul 23, 2014 - 08:55am PT
WOOT!! Happy Birthday to one of my favorite old skool inspirations!

































neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Jul 23, 2014 - 08:56am PT
hey there say, donini... happy new wonderful birthday year...
may the climbs keep you up to par, as you handle your gear...
and may you be safe and sound, and finish each one, with good cheer...
and enjoy the company of loved ones, with visits, so dear...


god bless, :)

will be a cake, here, later, :))
have to leave for to help a friend... :)
guyman

Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
Jul 23, 2014 - 08:58am PT
Happy Birthday to YOU

to You

to you

and many more
mouse from merced

Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
Jul 23, 2014 - 09:09am PT
Happy Birthday, Elder-ado!
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Jul 23, 2014 - 09:11am PT
A Big Happy Birthday to The Italian Stallion.

And Many Happy Refills!

Enjoy the Day cuz we sure Enjoy You!

Three Cheers!!!
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
Jul 23, 2014 - 09:13am PT
Best to you Jim... you keep us young guys honest...
The Call Of K2 Lou

Mountain climber
North Shore, BC
Jul 23, 2014 - 09:20am PT
Much respect, Sir.

Salut.
Marlow

Sport climber
OSLO
Jul 23, 2014 - 10:15am PT

Donini's spirit is telling us the story that every day is a happy day. That's the spirit...
Congrats!

Tyger, tyger...

Wayno

Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
Jul 23, 2014 - 10:23am PT
Jim says he doesn't believe in God.

Judging by his fruits, I don't believe him.

How does that work?

It's the work, and he does a fine job.

Have a sandwich and a beer and then get that rope up there.

A pleasure to know you, sir.
nita

Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
Jul 23, 2014 - 10:25am PT

Mr Donini...Happy Birthday!....

Cheers..
Saludos...

nita...(-;
Yeti

Trad climber
Ketchum, Idaho
Jul 23, 2014 - 10:29am PT
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Jul 23, 2014 - 10:36am PT
With wisdom, sanity (I've REALLY come to appreciate this one), experience, and skillz, when El Jim talks I (usually) listen. Happy Birthday Sir!
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jul 23, 2014 - 11:04am PT
Hey Jim,

Have a great Happy B.D. We are celebrating our wedding anniversary today, and my B.D was 3 days ago.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jul 23, 2014 - 11:08am PT
Dam, that Geritol formula really works!

Happy Birthday to one of the leading dudes of our generation, may we all be so lucky to have you as an inspiration.

Great photo Dorworth!
Mike Friedrichs

Sport climber
City of Salt
Jul 23, 2014 - 11:31am PT
Happy Birthday Jim. Have a wonderful day and keep inspiring all of us.
Peter Haan

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
Jul 23, 2014 - 11:33am PT
Terrific image of Wunsch, Donini, and Schmitz there, Yeti.
The Larry

climber
Moab, UT
Jul 23, 2014 - 11:37am PT
Happy birthday dude!
Capt.

climber
some eastside hovel
Jul 23, 2014 - 11:54am PT
Happy b-day Mr. Donini!! Make it a good one,as I'm sure you will. :-D
Steve Grossman

Trad climber
Seattle, WA
Jul 23, 2014 - 12:40pm PT
Geritol nothing...A daily dose of Climbitol gets the job done! LOL
Patrick Sawyer

climber
Originally California now Ireland
Jul 23, 2014 - 12:56pm PT
Happy birthday Jim.
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Jul 23, 2014 - 12:57pm PT
Thanks everyone....the only thing worse than turning 71 is NOT turning 71. Just kidding, did a long aerobic hike in the San Juans yesterday and felt great running a three mile ridge line at 13 K.
Love the photo with Wunsch and Schmitz. Send me some climbitol Steve!
SteveW

Trad climber
The state of confusion
Jul 23, 2014 - 01:33pm PT

I thought it was 39, Jim!!!
Happy Birthday!!!!
TYeary

Social climber
State of decay
Jul 23, 2014 - 01:53pm PT
Happy Birthday Jim!!
Jim, as a youngster, in the middle of a bunch of old geezers!!
TY
Michelle

Social climber
1187 Hunterwasser
Jul 23, 2014 - 02:16pm PT
Happy birthday! Keep on kickin ass for many more!
yanqui

climber
Balcarce, Argentina
Jul 23, 2014 - 03:07pm PT
Tanti auguri, Mr. Donini.
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
Jul 23, 2014 - 04:04pm PT
Wonderful! Another great trip around the Big Yellow.
Thanks for all you do for the climbing community.
You could write the book...ah well when you get old enough!

Susan
Brokedownclimber

Trad climber
Douglas, WY
Jul 23, 2014 - 04:22pm PT
Happy Birthday Jim, from one old fart to another.

Rodger
Captain...or Skully

climber
in the oil patch...Fricken Bakken, that's where
Jul 23, 2014 - 04:26pm PT
I heard that guy was pretty old....I dunno, he don't climb so old.
go-B

climber
Cling to what is good!
Jul 23, 2014 - 04:32pm PT
Jesus loves you man, Happy Birthday "E. J. D."! :)
Scott McNamara

climber
Tucson, Arizona
Jul 23, 2014 - 05:08pm PT
Happy Birthday, Jim!

You are an inspiration.

Scott Mc
Peter Haan

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
Jul 23, 2014 - 08:00pm PT
Another thing Pilgrims. If you ever pay Jim a visit, make sure and have him show you his cardigan collection.
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Jul 23, 2014 - 09:06pm PT
Happy birthday Jim! Keep inspiring us, hope to run I to you before long!
Vedauwoo sushi fest?
Kalimon

Social climber
Ridgway, CO
Jul 23, 2014 - 09:11pm PT
Best wishes El Jefe Donini!
Fritz

Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 23, 2014 - 09:18pm PT
Donini!

Harley (The Cat) loves you too!


climbski2

Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
Jul 23, 2014 - 09:19pm PT
Go climb something.

Happy Birthday!
Stevee B

Trad climber
Oakland, CA
Jul 23, 2014 - 09:23pm PT
Happy Birthday, thanks for being an inspiration.
johnboy

Trad climber
Can't get here from there
Jul 23, 2014 - 09:46pm PT
From one old fart to another,
Happy Birthday!
Largo

Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
Jul 23, 2014 - 09:49pm PT
Happy 55, Jimbo!
Mark Force

Trad climber
Cave Creek, AZ
Jul 23, 2014 - 09:58pm PT
A gentleman and a badass! I so respect that. Have a great year.
coolrockclimberguy69

climber
Jul 23, 2014 - 10:02pm PT
hey jimbo, thanks for making all us young'ns look bad.

happy handjams!
TWP

Trad climber
Mancos, CO
Jul 24, 2014 - 07:47am PT
Happy Birthday (one day late) to the old reprobate (that's a term of endearment, folks; "takes one to know one" - as we told each other on the playground back in the day).

You are an inspiration to the faceless horde of has-beens-who-never-were: like me!

P.S. Like go-b said: Jesus loves you man! And so do we.
jgill

Boulder climber
Colorado
Jul 24, 2014 - 10:59am PT
Well done, old guy! Keep the spirit and the body will follow.


Hopefully!


;>)
Toker Villain

Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
Jul 24, 2014 - 11:18am PT
The cops were here last night looking for you. What have you been up to?
Fossil climber

Trad climber
Atlin, B. C.
Jul 24, 2014 - 12:16pm PT
Jim -

Hope they just keep getting better.

Wayne
Anastasia

climber
Home
Jul 24, 2014 - 12:26pm PT
Awesome, another July baby!
Hugs from us Jim! Hopefully we get to see you soon so you can meet the new kiddo in the group. Aris is starting to climb so our little world is developing well.
:)
Spider Savage

Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
Jul 24, 2014 - 12:45pm PT
Jim, I hope your had a great birthday. I'm in Western Montana and was driving up the 93 the other day looking at the many untouched crags in the Mission Mountains. I was day dreaming of an early retirement but ran aground on who my climbing partner would be?!? But a few heartbeats later I realized the Jim Donini could be my climbing partner if I retired early. ;-)
Park Rat

Social climber
CA, UT,CT,FL
Jul 24, 2014 - 02:56pm PT
Happy Birthday to you!
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Jul 24, 2014 - 06:30pm PT
I manage to stay away from this joint for a day and I miss Donini's birthday.
Hey there Jim
Happy Birthday from one old goat to another.
Keep on keepin' on
Ezra Ellis

Trad climber
North wet, and Da souf
Jul 24, 2014 - 06:38pm PT
Thanks for your contributions Jim, best to you on your birthday !!!!!
Gilroy

Social climber
Bolderado
Jul 24, 2014 - 06:59pm PT
HBD, old man. You got me beat in more ways than one. Good to see you here on ST and roundabout the familiar climbing campfires over the years. You still set the standard for us and maintain the most inclusive (democratic) attitude toward climbing folks of all stripes.

Otra vez,
Keith
skcreidc

Social climber
SD, CA
Jul 23, 2015 - 09:31am PT
Yea, Happy Birthday Jim! Thanks for all the stories and the inspiration!
phylp

Trad climber
Upland, CA
Jul 23, 2015 - 09:32am PT
Here's to another great year of adventure and good health for you!
And it's a good opportunity to say thanks again for your enthusiastic presence at the climbing gatherings.
Wishing you all the best, Phyl
this just in

climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
Jul 23, 2015 - 09:33am PT
Well I guess all the badasses were born in July. Happy Birthday Jim, you are a real Gem here.
philo

climber
Jul 23, 2015 - 09:36am PT
Happy birthday Jim.

When I was but a wee lad my relatives bombarded me with the question "what do yo want to be when you grow up?". Back then I didn't have the words to describe my desire. Now that they are mostly all gone I could tell them if I have to grow up I want to be Jim Donini.
Cheers.
Urizen

Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
Jul 23, 2015 - 09:38am PT
Ad multos annos, Giacomo Donini!
SC seagoat

Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
Jul 23, 2015 - 09:38am PT
A wonderful day to celebrate! Enjoy seeing you at the campfires....and so many more to come.

Susan and Michael
rgold

Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
Jul 23, 2015 - 09:50am PT
From one septuagenarian to another, Happy Birthday Jim!
chappy

Social climber
ventura
Jul 23, 2015 - 09:53am PT
Awesome Jim! That is a great photo of you, Steve and Kim. You always were, and still are, an inspiration!
Chappy
Brokedownclimber

Trad climber
Douglas, WY
Jul 23, 2015 - 10:03am PT
HBD, there, youngster...

Keep on truckin! See you again next year at CoR.
MisterE

Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
Jul 23, 2015 - 10:08am PT
Happy birthday, Jim - hope to see you again soon!

You crazy kid...


zBrown

Ice climber
Jul 23, 2015 - 10:34am PT
Happy Birthday Jim. I may have said it before, but it bears repeating, you look good for a 55 year old.

survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
Jul 23, 2015 - 10:55am PT
One of the great captains of our ship.

A wonderful example of a man we can emulate.







Marlow

Sport climber
OSLO
Jul 23, 2015 - 10:59am PT

Yes, Donini's a real gem, adding great value to the forum both by his words and by his photography.

Gratulerer med dagen!
SteveW

Trad climber
The state of confusion
Jul 23, 2015 - 11:59am PT
Happy Birthday, Jim!
You're always an inspiration to us mere mortals!
Mike Friedrichs

Sport climber
City of Salt
Jul 23, 2015 - 12:11pm PT
Happy Birthday Jim! Hope to cross paths in Indian Creek this fall.

mike
Wayno

Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
Jul 23, 2015 - 12:25pm PT
Yes, happy birthday, again. And again and again.
guyman

Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
Jul 23, 2015 - 12:32pm PT
Happy Birthday to You........

Happy Climbing
mouse from merced

Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
Jul 23, 2015 - 12:44pm PT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JIM, YOU CLASSICIST!

[Click to View YouTube Video]donini cameo ad omnipotens visum.
11worth

Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
Jul 23, 2015 - 01:47pm PT
Happy Birthday!
Great to see you at the City of Rocks last month.
HighTraverse

Trad climber
Bay Area
Jul 23, 2015 - 03:46pm PT
Happy Birthday Jim!
And many more to you.
k-man

Gym climber
SCruz
Jul 23, 2015 - 03:52pm PT
I've heard that the more birthdays you have, the longer you live.

Here's to Living It!

HBD, Jim. Hopefully you get a new blue cam for your quiver.
Scott McNamara

climber
Tucson, Arizona
Jul 23, 2015 - 04:40pm PT
Happy Birthday, Jim!

Totally inspiring.
Yeti

Trad climber
Ketchum, Idaho
Jul 23, 2015 - 04:46pm PT
Happy Birthday, Jim. I've always liked the Gertrude Stein observation: "We are always the same age inside."
Capt.

climber
some eastside hovel
Jul 23, 2015 - 05:03pm PT
Happy B-day Jim. Make it a good one!!
climbski2

Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
Jul 23, 2015 - 05:28pm PT
Happy Birthday ..have a blast!
Fritz

Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
Topic Author's Reply - Jul 23, 2015 - 05:28pm PT
Happy Birthday old fellow. Eat, drink, & stay merry too!

Harley the laser-eyed cat sends his greeting too!
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Jul 23, 2015 - 05:32pm PT
hey there say, ... wow jim, a happy birthday to you... a wonderful new birthday year, to 'fill in' with your adventures...

may many new interesting paths, be yours, and good buddies to enjoy it all with, happy birthday to you! and a good time with family, loved ones and friends, :)

crankster

Trad climber
No. Tahoe
Jul 23, 2015 - 05:59pm PT
Happy Birthday, Jim.
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
Jul 23, 2015 - 06:05pm PT
have a great day Jim,
you are an inspiration to me, especially as I grow older...

wilbeer

Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
Jul 23, 2015 - 06:25pm PT
I hope you have lost count........Happy Birthday Mr. Donini,cheers wilbeer.

What Ed said as well.
Gnome Ofthe Diabase

climber
Out Of Bed
Jul 23, 2015 - 06:35pm PT
Happy trip around the sun!
NutAgain!

Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
Jul 23, 2015 - 06:48pm PT
Keep on rockin!
Barry Bates

Boulder climber
Smith River CA
Jul 23, 2015 - 06:51pm PT
Happy birthday Jim, keep your body and mind in shape and we all will follow, you are always an inspiration.
feralfae

Boulder climber
in the midst of a metaphysical mystery
Jul 23, 2015 - 06:59pm PT
Happy, Happy Birthday and many, many more!
I hope your day was delightful and filled with fun, and that all the days that follow are even better!

Best Regards,
feralfae
Spider Savage

Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
Jul 23, 2015 - 07:16pm PT
And don't forget to put in a piece of pro now and then, for Angela, and the rest of us.


jgill

Boulder climber
The high prairie of southern Colorado
Jul 23, 2015 - 07:27pm PT
Another good one, Jim.

Keep movin' !
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Jul 23, 2015 - 08:04pm PT
Happy birthday Jim, the one, the only!
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Jul 23, 2015 - 08:50pm PT
Thanks everyone! Angela and I are in the Tetons. We had a wonderful day pack rafting down the Snake. Tomorrow I'm off for a twenty mile fast ( I hope) hike thru the mountains.

I love the Satchel Paige quote...."how old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?"
MH2

Boulder climber
Andy Cairns
Jul 23, 2015 - 09:01pm PT
If Timeless Ones have birthdays, then let it be happy.
susu

Trad climber
East Bay, CA
Jul 23, 2015 - 09:26pm PT
Cheers to you and have a happy birthday
steveA

Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
Jul 24, 2015 - 05:05am PT
Hey Jim,

Sorry for the day late BD wish. I hope you had a great hike today!
nita

Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
Jul 24, 2015 - 07:58am PT
*
Mr Donini

Sounds like you had a great birthday...Sweet..

You are an inspiration ..

Salud and Happy Birthday...

Nita...

Gregory Crouch

Social climber
Walnut Creek, California
Jul 24, 2015 - 08:49am PT
Is there a tougher 73 year old in the world, in any sport?

I doubt it.

HBD, JD.
TWP

Trad climber
Mancos, CO & Bend, OR
Jul 24, 2015 - 08:55am PT
Happy Birthday Jim!

Judi and I are on the way to the Tetons as well (with Devil's Tower, Black Hills afterwards). Writing this from our overnight campsite in Idaho Falls, ID.

You Da Man!
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jul 24, 2015 - 09:20am PT
Best wishes to the man with the ever lasting knees, hips and attitude. A great role model for all of us with a bit of cantankerousness to keep folks on ST in line.
Big Mike

Trad climber
BC
Jul 24, 2015 - 11:38am PT
Happy Birthday Jim!!
Maeday

Trad climber
San Francisco
Jul 24, 2015 - 12:25pm PT
happy birthday jimdoni! sending good happy vibes your way....
Fossil climber

Trad climber
Atlin, B. C.
Jul 24, 2015 - 06:33pm PT
Keep racking 'em up, Jim - and may they just keep getting better.
guido

Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
Jul 24, 2015 - 07:29pm PT
Wayne Merry, always good to see you on ST, as one old fossil said to another old fossil in wishing another old fossil Happy Birthday!
Watermann2

Mountain climber
Saluzzo Italia
Jul 25, 2015 - 12:55am PT
Happy birthday to the legendary Mr. DONINI! One million wishes to this great MAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


La vita è un’opportunità, coglila.
La vita è bellezza, ammirala.
La vita è beatitudine, assaporala.
La vita è un sogno, fanne una realtà.
La vita è una sfida, affrontala.
La vita è un dovere, compilo.
La vita è un gioco, giocalo.
La vita è preziosa, abbine cura.
La vita è una ricchezza, conservala.
La vita è amore, godine.
La vita è un mistero, scoprilo.
La vita è promessa, adempila.
La vita è tristezza, superala.
La vita è un inno, cantalo.
La vita è una lotta, accettala.
La vita è un’avventura, rischiala.
La vita è felicità, meritala.
La vita è la vita, difendila.

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Life is an opportunity, coglila.
Life is beauty, ammirala.
Life is bliss, taste it.
Life is a dream, make it a reality.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, fulfill.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is precious, take care.
Life is wealth, keep it.
Life is love, godine.
Life is a mystery, discover it.
Life is a promise, adempila.
Life is sorrow, pass it.
Life is a hymn, sing.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is an adventure, rischiala.
Life is happiness, deserve.
Life is life, defend
Roger Breedlove

climber
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Jul 25, 2015 - 06:06am PT
Happy birthday, Jim. As many of your friends have pointed out, it is great to have you lead the way in staying in the game. Here's to strong knees, good friends, fine wines.

Hello to all of our mutual friends who have posted birthday wishes. We could fill up Camp 4.


Great picture of you, Steve and Kim; could have been photoshopped from a snap 44 years ago.

Best,

Roger
Mark Force

Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
Jul 25, 2015 - 09:01am PT
Happy bday, Jim. You're my hero - climb better, play harder, smarter, better looking, and,gosh darn it, people really like you!
C4/1971

Trad climber
Depends on the day...
Jul 25, 2015 - 09:03am PT
Happy Birthday Jim. Hope we get to meet up again some day. Until then...
Radish

Trad climber
SeKi, California
Jul 25, 2015 - 01:52pm PT
Happy Birthday Jim ! Keep the cool TR's coming and enjoy your day!
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Jul 29, 2015 - 08:43am PT
Separated at birth?
Okay, they set the date back a few days to throw us off, but I think this explains a lot....

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