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steelmnkey
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Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Topic Author's Original Post - Sep 23, 2014 - 12:29pm PT
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I know there are a few here who hung with the incomparable Inez D. (Gnar Gnar) a few years back. Mutual friend emailed me this morning that her phone # was reporting disconnected and no response on email. Wondering if there is cause for concern. Anyone here still in touch?
Thx!
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 23, 2014 - 12:35pm PT
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Yup, Drixelius. Tried Ghost...he, like myself, has sort of dropped off the communications the last few years. Just looking for anyone that might have stayed in touch.
Note: I don't have any reason to believe there's cause for concern. Could be as simple as changing phone companies, or just dropping the phone all together and busy not emailing (Gads!!).
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Sep 23, 2014 - 01:19pm PT
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I met Inez on rec.climbing many decades ago, and eventually spent a lot of time with her. Incredible person, and a good friend with whom I lost touch when she retired from work and climbing and moved to the east coast about ten years ago.
I think she was working with Allen Steck on a writing project not too long ago, so maybe he knows.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 23, 2014 - 02:14pm PT
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Thanks stich, but those are all old. (last log into MP was 2008)
I also met her via rec.climbing a hundred years ago, and did a buttload of climbing with her until she moved out to West By-God. Maybe I'll turn this into a Gnar-Gnar photo thread.
I suck at distance relationship maintenance type sh*t, so I have no excuses. Just figured here might be a good place to check for random connections.
Really just bumping. Thanks!!!
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 23, 2014 - 04:28pm PT
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Bump.
First time I climbed with Inez...20 years back...August 1994.
Great weekend at Seneca Rocks surfing some classics!
Marshall's Madness on the Wall of 1000 Pitons
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 24, 2014 - 12:14pm PT
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Correct, I believe they're both dead. She left Berkeley over 10 years ago, so that was probably done quite a while back. There was a newer gmail addy that got no response as well. Still looking...thanks for the info and replies so far. :-)
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
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Sep 24, 2014 - 12:40pm PT
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I last saw Inez at Al STeck's 90th birthday about 3 years ago. She was living in Florida, had left West Virginia. She of course left UC Berkeley about 13-14 years ago, I believe.
Al Steck knows where she is and her email. slimfox@att.net. HIs daughter would also know, ssteck@suddenlink.net
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 24, 2014 - 01:00pm PT
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Thanks Peter!
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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Sep 24, 2014 - 02:31pm PT
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PH is like the LinkedIn and Facebook for folks who want to keep it real.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Sep 24, 2014 - 04:41pm PT
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Yup, she's in Florida. Gave her climbing gear away and is a paddling queen now. Talk to her not very long ago. Doing well.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 24, 2014 - 05:00pm PT
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Robert - any chance you have a number for her you could IM over?
Maybe my favorite shot of Inez on a route we did...East Butt of MCR.
September '95
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Sep 24, 2014 - 06:05pm PT
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Yeah, let me dig it up!
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Sep 24, 2014 - 06:41pm PT
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Greg, PM sent!
Robert
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MH2
climber
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Sep 24, 2014 - 06:47pm PT
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I never met her but she was a tall presence, while claiming a hummingbird wingspan, on rec.climbing. I would love to hear that she is well.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 24, 2014 - 08:25pm PT
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Thanks for the number Robert. That number is the one disconnected and mail to that address hasn't been returned.
Now we're stumped. When was the last time you talked to her?
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Sep 24, 2014 - 08:33pm PT
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Hmmm. That's the current info I have. I spoke with her about 8 months ago. Maybe someone can get a hold of Alan and see if he has it.
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
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Sep 24, 2014 - 08:57pm PT
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Simply email Al Steck and his daughter and you will eventually get the full deal. She would never go out of contact with Al. If that is unfruitful, let me know.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 24, 2014 - 09:17pm PT
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I sent an email earlier. Thanks Peter. Actually climbed with Allen (with Inez) a bunch of years ago. He's probably the oldest guy to climb The Mace in Sedona (at 69). Don't recall if I've met his daughter, but have met Lee a few times.
We'll get to the bottom of this yet! :-)
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
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Sep 24, 2014 - 09:53pm PT
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Not sure, but I think her mom, The Widow Drixelius, as she coyly termed her, and being back in Austria, might be needing some help from Inez. But it's only a guess. Inez has lead a variety of lives at this point.
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Lord Slime
Sport climber
Fort Collins, CO
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Sep 25, 2014 - 03:19pm PT
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Bump.
I'm actually the one looking for Inez.
She moved to Florida three-something years ago, and at that point pretty much gave up climbing. She met a bunch of new people and took up kayaking up the local rivers and streams. They'd pack camping gear and head off into the wilderness for several days at a time, where only small boats can go. Apparently Florida is good for that kind of thing.
Her mom died at least three years ago, although she was still visiting family back in Germany once a year. I'm hoping she's off traveling somewhere but it's unusual that she didn't tell me she was changing her phone number, and hasn't answered my email.
Okay, over N out.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Sep 25, 2014 - 05:22pm PT
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Hey Greg,
If you do get a hold of her, let me know.
Thanks!
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MH2
climber
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Sep 25, 2014 - 05:34pm PT
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Thanks to Lord Slime for checking in. It is good to get the update on what Inez has been doing. I hope she's okay.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Sep 25, 2014 - 09:28pm PT
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Ran into Inez in the Dolomites in 2006. We were walking past the base of Torre Grande in the Cinque Torre, picking up our packs, and I see this woman with a tech tee on, English writing, from a comp in Berkeley. Small world.
We chat briefly, then meet later at the hut for food and truth serum...(a liter of Vino tinto or three). Great to see her.
http://www.mountainproject.com/v/106947257
Dimly recall her at the City of Rocks a few years back too...maybe with Troutboy, etc.
Tell her hi. Hope she's well!
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Sep 25, 2014 - 09:32pm PT
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I'm actually the one looking for Inez.
Hi John
If you do catch up with her, give her a hug for me.
David Harris
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Sep 26, 2014 - 04:14am PT
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Slime sighting...
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Lord Slime
Sport climber
Fort Collins, CO
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Sep 29, 2014 - 12:01pm PT
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FOUND HER!
She had changed her cell number and forgot to tell me. She's just returned from a Safari in Africa and 36hrs traveling home. I'll call her on Wednesday and ask her to check in here.
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MH2
climber
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Sep 29, 2014 - 04:23pm PT
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Haha. Doesn't she know she should synch so any changes push to other devices?
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Sep 29, 2014 - 04:39pm PT
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Wow, first a mention of Inez, and then a couple of posts from Lord Slime.
Will wonders never cease! Good to know the r.c folks still get out and dig in.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Sep 29, 2014 - 06:04pm PT
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That's where I met her from.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 29, 2014 - 08:31pm PT
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Ditto here. Wreck.Climbing hookup. Inez rocks!!!
Inez and Allen in Camp Verde on the drive up to climb the Mace in Sedona.
Allen is probably the oldest climber to knock the Mace off at 69 years if I had to guess. And he led the last pitch onsight!
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Sep 29, 2014 - 09:00pm PT
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Alan is a wonderful, humble and very nice man. I have thoroughly enjoyed the time I have spent with him.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Sep 29, 2014 - 10:58pm PT
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is this a rec.climbing reunion in addition to uncovering the location of I.D.?
sweet!
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Sep 30, 2014 - 07:35am PT
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bump
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ecoomer
Social climber
Denver
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Sep 30, 2014 - 07:00pm PT
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Greg, it's me... hit me up PM if you've found gnar-gnar...
(back from the dead)
e
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MH2
climber
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Sep 30, 2014 - 07:13pm PT
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Wow! Great to see Eric appear.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 30, 2014 - 08:41pm PT
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Hey E!! Whassup! Hope you're doing well.
I think LS reported a few posts back that he got in touch with the G-G.
Hopefully she'll check in here, because if she doesn't we'll ALL have to call her!!
I started on wreck.climbing way early on (about '91 or so). Met and climbed with a bunch of assorted crazy people and had a blast. By the time it sort of wound down it had sort of run it's course and I wasn't a playah there no more. But some good memories for sure.
How 'bout that loose cannon on the Column in '94?
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 30, 2014 - 08:48pm PT
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Inez high up on the Steck-Salathe. Brutus is somewhere above, dragging rope with him. The sun is on it's way down and I think the thrill is gone. :-)
We topped out at midnight. The day before, Bruce and I had hoofed to the top of Sentinel loaded down with all the goodies for the next night's bivy, so after we summmited, we fished out the goods, broke out the wine, started the fire, grilled prawns and chicken and celebrated in style! Fantastic day with two incredible people!
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ecoomer
Social climber
Denver
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Well dip me in sh#t and spank my monkey! That's a rad photo from the column... holy keeriste! I look sessy...
e
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troutboy
Trad climber
Newark, DE
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Robert,
Can you PM that info as well. Also lost touch with her about 4 years ago. I get to Florida a couple times a year to paddle, so if that's what she is into these days, would love to look her up again.
Tim S
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gnarling
climber
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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Hello old friends,
Lord Slime forwarded me this thread and I am touched and thrilled that so many of you remember me and still care about me enough to chime in. I am delighted that all of you appear well, happy and still energetic about climbing and posting.
I am now living in Northwest Florida, loving the weather, the beaches and my kayak...and my dog. Apart from the ridiculous fact that the undersigned will turn 70 (!!!) in December, things change. Nevertheless, despite cronehood I am still kicking vigorously.
A marvelous walking safari in Kenya (100 miles in 10 days) was my latest adventure and now paddling season is kicking in. Paddling isn't climbing, but there is a sense of adventure in reading the river, surprise visits from water moccasins and gators, not to mention the occasional manatee. You'all read me?
A quick word about the person, whose death touched us all, Brutus of Wyde. He was my mentor, my friend and I miss him terribly still. Climbing was a huge part of my life and all of you were actors in this play. I remember you fondly and thank you for caring about me.
Many warm regards from
Inez (Drixelius)
my e-mail is idrixelius@gmail.com
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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I've missed you old friend.
Big e-hug for now, and I'll send you an email later.
David
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Lord Slime
Sport climber
Fort Collins, CO
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Inez thought that Brutus and I would make a good climbing team, so she introduced us. It turned out he was my evil twin. We were exactly the same age; born on the same day. And we were the perfect team. Brutus took the Wyde leads, I took the thin ones. Here we are on top of the Rostrum after doing the North Face. One of my best partners ever.
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, CA
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Wonderful to hear from you Inez. It must be terrific, this new phase of your life! Thanks for letting us know.
Hugs, PH
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MH2
climber
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Laughter and tears.
Come by the hills to the land where legend remains
Where stories of old stir the heart and may yet come again
Where the past has been lost and the future is still to be won
And the cares of tomorrow must wait till this day is done
~ W. Gordon Smith
and as sung by Gordon Bok and Ann Mayo Muir on Bay of Fundy
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Larry
Trad climber
Bisbee
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Nice to hear from you again!
I am lucky enough to have also climbed One Hand Clapping with Inez.
I was also lucky to meet Brutus and Em only weeks before Brutus left us.
I've met steelmnkey a couple of times in the last year. It's still a small world.
Larry
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 7, 2014 - 04:41pm PT
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This is a photo I've never shared before. Brutus in his tighties "dancing" on the very summit block of Sentinel Rock. I've always sort of wavered on whether it was "too" something, or not, but whenever I look at it, I think something along the lines of "that's a free spirit celebrating life". I took this the morning after we did the Steck-Salathe. Don't even think I was out of my bag yet, I just saw him up there and got my camera out. I know I probably hadn't finished the Mountain Dew that Brutus came over and gave me as a surprise wake-up present. He knew I was a Dew junkie and he'd snuck it up there without me knowing so he could lay it on me in the last place I'd expect. Amazing guy.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Bishop, CA
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What a great thread...it warms the heart.
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Lord Slime
Sport climber
Fort Collins, CO
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Greg, I would've proudly posted that years ago.
And I couldn't agree more. Brutus lived life to the fullest, and he knew he did.
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HF
climber
I'm a Norwegian stuck in Joshua Tree
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Gnaaarling,
It's good to hear from you again. I'm happy to hear that you are well, and not at all surprised to learn that you are still going strong. I wish I had even a fraction of your energy. The "Enfant Terrible" still puts up with me after all these years, and has certainly kept his promise "in sickness and in health, for richer and for poorer". I think I'll keep him around for a while longer.
Halloween without Kraut Soup is not the same. I hope that we will see each other again some day.
Hilde
PS! You can't possibly be turning 70 yet. In my mind you will always be the age you were the first time I met you at Bonnie Springs. Thank you for being a part of that magical trip.
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