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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 8, 2016 - 05:58pm PT
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Lots of good and bad in this world, and sometimes the negative spectrum overshadows the positive.
So, what's great in your life as of late?
Me? I'm getting married in August (still trying to figure out how to pay for it, but, it'll all work out). And, I just hired on with a great crew building homes here in NH.
So, love and work doing what I really enjoy are my great things.
Feel free to share.
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Lurkingtard
climber
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Two months solid and no outbreaks.
Thanks again Amber...
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 8, 2016 - 06:15pm PT
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Lol, never trust Amber.
Thanks Locker, she's a keeper.
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Rolfr
Trad climber
La Quinta and Penticton BC
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I had an unexpected great season of climbing at Joshua Tree after open heart surgery in late October.
Special thanks to my wonderful and supportive friends in JT; Todd Gordon, Dave Gustavson, John Shippling, Aubre Adams and Lori Williams, See you all next season.
Topping on the cake was sending this rig. http://www.mountainproject.com/v/the-vicar/111758269
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Kalimon
Social climber
Ridgway, CO
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Nice idea Brandon, congratulations on your marriage!
My daughter is getting married on May 15th, a wonderful something.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Me too, DMT, plus I managed to save myself a sweet piece of change.
The bad news is I still had to pay.
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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I had the opportunity to pay last respects to my dog Raja. I cared for him and laid him to rest in a special place. A first for me and a meaningful rite of passage.
That dog always brought me joy.
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kaholatingtong
Trad climber
Marcus McCoy from somewhere over the rainbow...
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I have a very very special girl in my life and I recently landed a job that allows me to live in paradise, and hopefully save money to make it work with the girl long term. What more could I ask for?
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zBrown
Ice climber
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I wondered what went wrong
Went a walkin' in rain
Wished you were still here by me
Keep on wonderin'
-Del
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ecdh
climber
the east
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Had a near death experience from anaphylactic shock induced by anesthetic a few days ago. Straightened out a few philosophical queries for me.
And its a great cherry blossom season. Like fragrant pink snow everywhere, swirling in the wind and accumulating around rocks and gutters.
Found anawesome new coffee shop.
My daughter learned to write her name.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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So, love and work doing what I really enjoy are my great things.
I'll second that. What more does one need?
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Roughster
Sport climber
Vacaville, CA
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2 weeks in Thailand with my wife. Most amazing trip ever!
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MisterE
Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
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Does 12 new routes (.10c and under) in a generally passed-by area - an easy 15 minute hike from the parking, and a 3-minute approach - count as great happenings?
We think so:
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zBrown
Ice climber
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Happy Birthday to your mom, locker.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Congrats to all for having Great Things happening in your lives!
On my this week's adventure, old mines, mineral collecting, & ghost town visit to central Nevada, I discovered I had outlived a Nevada pioneer by a month.
I found some good garnets.
Made friends with a collared lizard.
& took my first ever "claw-foot" bathtube shower this morning in Tonapah's nicely restored 99 year old Hotel Mizpah.
Home tonight to beat a game-changer rain storm. I should write a trip report, since I have too many other great things to report from my old-guy adventure.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Biking, hiking the Moab area.
Getting warm so planning some pack rafting.
Some folks upthread went through some tough times...lost companions, scary health episodes...glad you've come through it.
The most grand. My boy turned 25. Phew time flies.
Susan
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Kalimon
Social climber
Ridgway, CO
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I am so uplifted to hear everyone is doing well! Bless your hearts you fellow Tacoans . . . Thank you all for shining your individual and special light.
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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Got bored with semi retirement over the last year since the distressed properties I was buying and remodeling dried up. So, prices have recovered enough to make spec home building here in Reno a possibility again and that's what I'm doing. The problem is that there are so few tradesmen around after the housing depression that I was getting stratospheric high framing bids. I resolved to frame myself with a two person crew. Getting off the couch again (relatively speaking) at the age of 61 to hard labor is kicking my ass way more than regular, but moderate climbing. But I'm having fun between the aches and pain.
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johnboy
Trad climber
Can't get here from there
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After a long bout with a nasty bacterium ravaging my lung, I received a lung transplant 2 days before last Christmas. What a present. Without it I wouldn't have made it thru January. Now it looks like I can start climbing again sometime this summer. As far gone as I was it's going to be a slow recovery, buy I'm stoked and focused. The Doctors are amazed with my recovery so far. With a strong will there is a way to return to a passion I've always had.
Climb on.
It's great to be 63.
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Kalimon
Social climber
Ridgway, CO
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Way to go johnboy! Your attitude is impeccable!
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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^^^ Good for YOU, johnnyboy :)
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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First vacation in over a year!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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*
*My Mom survived pneumonia and is hanging in there..(-;
* Longer days!!
*A Great time with some of Timid's cousins visiting from Switzerland..
*Plus.. Northern California got a lot of rain, which produced righteous spring wildflowers, full rivers and lakes...Thanks Mother Nature.
**Still getting out there with screw-up knees & one wanky ankle... Hiking sticks & K.T tape.. rules.
Yeah, Mr drljefe!!
edit:, Wow, Johnboy, Happy for you!!!
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 9, 2016 - 06:44am PT
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Some really cool stuff, thanks for sharing, and let's hear more!
A lung transplant? Dang!
Also, last night my dog Tioga went and said hello to a porcupine. Just said hello, no quills. Literally nose to nose. That's pretty great.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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John!!!! Way to go! What a comeback!
Susan
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Jim Clipper
climber
from: forests to tree farms
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Helped a 50 something year old field worker get a referral for a prosthetic eye through Lion's Club. He had never been evaluated a prosthesis, since he lost his eye around 30 years ago. Financially he qualified, but resources are limited.
I talked to the providing clinic, and they mentioned that they had called him. He picked up his phone while working in the field, and someone helped translate for him. I don't think the timing hurt at all. ;)
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BigB
Trad climber
Red Rock
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Found climbing, errr... I mean climbing found me!
can't believe I waited so long to try it, when it seems it's been on my peripheral for my whole life.
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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I'm almost embarrassed to say it with the more significant stuff in this thread, but I had a good day at work yesterday, winning a competition within the company and getting funded to build something that will let me do the type of work I like doing.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Oh Moose! Please give Ewa my congratulations. You struck it outta the park when you reeled her in! I hope to see you soon and in the Fall the both of you out here!
Happy happy!
Susan
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Wow, all wonderful posts! I like this thread.
I recently found out that one of my nieces is going to go to college pretty close to where I live. This will be the first time in 35 years I will have family closer than a long plane ride away and I am thrilled. Thank goodness, she loves her auntie and uncle too.
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landcruiserbob
Trad climber
PUAKO, BIG ISLAND Kohala Coast
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Hmm let me think.
Last Friday my son in Germany welcomed a little boy 12 time zones away at home in Hawaii I was surfing 10ft Hawaiian waves all day. That could be a first..
Aloha
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slabbo
Trad climber
colo south
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My EF (heart function) hit 42% ! When i was in ICU 2 years ago it was 11%, single digits, you die.They said MAYBE I'd hit mid20's
Doc says "sure your limited, but go for it" Your heart will tell you when to stop
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David Knopp
Trad climber
CA
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my new pup. aka the giraffe, is learning how to live off leash.
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snowhazed
Trad climber
Oaksterdam, CA
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First kid, almost 6 months old. It's way better than I had expected.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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My wife is amazing, my kids are all safe and happy, and I got to hang out with Guido and Nancy for a couple nights!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Great news from all! I like good news!
I got home intact from a big Nevada mineral collecting/old mines/ghost towns trip. It was a lot of fun!
Except, on those long drives, I listened to about 6 hours of Fox news, trying to tell me how bad things are in America. Man those peoples are downers.
Something else great is: you don't have to listen to downer crap like that!
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cintune
climber
Colorado School of Mimes
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Spent a couple of great weeks with the kids and their friends. Really happy they decided to move where they did.
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Wen
Trad climber
Bend, OR
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My friend posted a FB rant about how he's having trouble breaking up with Obama, how the upcoming election is reminding him about the end of his college days and having to say goodbye to his college girlfriend. It was a hilarious post, and I posted that someone should share this with Obama as it was super funny. Just heard from a friend that she printed the post and my comment out and handed it to Obama last night at a fundraiser. Supposedly the secret service dude handed the printout to Obama, who put it in his pocket, only to look at it later in the night and chuckle. I'm so proud that something my friend and I wrote made Obama laugh!
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Osprey
climber
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My wife accepted a job in the Valley and we are packing the u haul right now.
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d-know
Trad climber
electric lady land
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I found a nickel.
Gave it away
right away.
My buddies upstairs
gave me 3 care packages
of necessities to deliver
to the indigent of the
Sk8 park I frequent.
Giving feels
good.
Great even.
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Bruce Morris
Social climber
Belmont, California
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Apr 10, 2016 - 12:15am PT
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Bought a 3000 psi electric pressure washer for a dollar and quarter on eBay and cleaned up my driveway, front walk and front porch! Now, on to the downstairs patio deck.
Could things get any better?
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 10, 2016 - 01:34am PT
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hey there say, ... wow, this is so special!
will see if i have something great to add, soon...
hope so, :)
congratulations to you all!!
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
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Apr 10, 2016 - 04:45am PT
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I had to go to the E.R. for an injury that I sustained during armored martial fighting, but my arm wasn't broken! YEAH!
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Tobia
Social climber
Denial
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Apr 10, 2016 - 06:56am PT
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My doctor wrote me a prescription that orders me to ride my bicycle 4-5 days per week and work less.
i woke up without a headache this morning.
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Steve's sister
Social climber
Las Vegas, NV
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Apr 10, 2016 - 10:34am PT
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Reconnected with our granddaughter!!!
Water heater went out today....It's under warranty....booyah!
Friend shared a story on F/B, that allowed me to reconnect and help a woman who was an angel for me in 2006!!
Lighting came down in our backyard yesterday, about 4 feet off the ground, flash, flash, loud snap snap, frigging awesome. No one was hurt or killed!
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c_vultaggio
Trad climber
new york
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Apr 10, 2016 - 06:24pm PT
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Congrats Brandon - best wishes in life and love (I'm newly engaged myself - which is awesome).
The bride-to-be features prominently in my latest awesomeness in life, which is the awesomeness of finally being wrapped up with redesigning my website - which I get to launch this week www.vultaggiostudios.com for those interested, there is climbing content...
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
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Apr 10, 2016 - 07:37pm PT
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Just saved 6% on my car insurance...
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Stewart Johnson
Mountain climber
lake forest
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Apr 10, 2016 - 09:07pm PT
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I got paid.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Apr 10, 2016 - 10:07pm PT
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Not being dead.
Skied recently.
Lots of plans.
Work is steady.
Changed out old for new GFCI outlets in the bathroom. Will be buying a new circuit detector after I found out the power was still on.
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Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
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Apr 11, 2016 - 06:24am PT
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Let's keep this puppy bumped.
This morning, beautiful clouds are draping the slopes of Tehachapi Mtn., and it rained a bunch last night. Wild flowers are crazy wonderful.
ecdh said:
Had a near death experience from anaphylactic shock induced by anesthetic a few days ago. Straightened out a few philosophical queries for me.
Yep, that'll do it! Glad you're okay.
And Johnboy, wow, the rest is icing, eh? Fantastic.
BAd
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
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Apr 11, 2016 - 06:40am PT
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Brandon posted Me? I'm getting married in August
Wow, dude. Congrats!
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Apr 11, 2016 - 06:53am PT
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Being a foolish mendicant, I love poking holes in the Free Nepal crowd. How about "Free Hawaii" or "Free American Samoa" or Puerto Rico or all the First Nations. That is just my idea of a good time. And then I drop a " Since when does progress include theocracies?" Just to keep the yogis on their toesies.
Hearing the Tony Lama renounce his tradition is music to my ears. I'm a strong supporter of types of Zen Buddhism and Taoism and it's nice that he is leading by example.
( can't take a robed cracker seriously at all). Fine for lost souls but still hilarious.
Cheers Dali Baba Flintstone Special Buddha Sauce, for seeking the middle path.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 11, 2016 - 07:40am PT
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Breakfast
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Bushman
climber
The state of quantum flux
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Apr 11, 2016 - 07:52am PT
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Good news; got a little break from work.
Bad news; got a little break from work.
But I'm a glass half empty, glass half full kind of guy.
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Apr 11, 2016 - 09:08am PT
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woke up, she's still here.
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Apr 11, 2016 - 09:15am PT
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Yesterday, someone told me that he had heard(from someone we both know) that there was a "woman at Coxing(trailhead where I live/work) who makes excellent chalkbags," and asked if I knew who this person was. Showed him the goods and he bought one on the spot.
Later in the day another person who was visiting said she received compliments all the time on her chalkbag(one I had sold her).
Also - getting the urge to get back to my novel, which I have worked on almost solely at the booth at Coxing. First draft should be completed in the next month or so! So - that's a pre-great thing.
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Urizen
Ice climber
Berkeley, CA
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Apr 11, 2016 - 11:44am PT
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I got to spend a rainy Saturday re-reading early Raymond Chandler.
I wiped the fingerprints off the glass. That would make them think she was pretty wise, a different kind of woman altogether--if there are different kinds.
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crankster
Trad climber
No. Tahoe
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Apr 11, 2016 - 11:56am PT
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Healthy granddaughter.
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hooblie
climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
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Apr 11, 2016 - 12:26pm PT
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i'm not one to hold out for big stuff, so the fact that the mouse turds in my pancake mix upon further study were revealed to be chia seeds ... good enough!
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splitter
Trad climber
HighwayToHell
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Apr 11, 2016 - 01:53pm PT
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HAMC (Dago) sanctioned a hit on me 9 months ago and I'm still here. lol
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Crazy Bat
Sport climber
Birmingham, AL & Seweanee, TN
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Apr 11, 2016 - 02:11pm PT
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My dad more than trippled his money on an investment and told me not to tell family about it because they would ask him for things. I imeadiatly asked him for a new truck. Two days later, the 31st,he was writing a check and buying me a used 2015 4x4 f150 with only 6000 miles on it. I am on a new truck high. And it is a lovely metalic blue.
See yall in the ditch in July.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Apr 11, 2016 - 03:44pm PT
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I was able to RUN for about 200 yards yesterday after climbing all afternoon...... two years ago the back problems started, and I could not walk without falling down, one year ago I actually climbed after a grueling 100 yard approach.
I do the boring ass PT alone at 5:30am, the results are slow in coming. I can now walk about 1.5 miles before the legs drop out.
After the climbing, everything was warmed up and I started firing on all 12 cylinders....and I could RUN without my feet tripping me up.
I will keep on stretching and stretching and pulling on that rubber band things....It works.
Look out Needles, I'm coming back.
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dirt claud
Social climber
san diego,ca
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Apr 11, 2016 - 03:45pm PT
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Our new belay partner :)!!
Well, in a few years at least, right now he is just making sure we don't get too much sleep.
Hope the wedding planning is going well for ya Brandon, congrats!!
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Dan McDevitt
Trad climber
yosemite
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Apr 11, 2016 - 04:01pm PT
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karodrinker
Trad climber
San Jose, CA
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Apr 11, 2016 - 05:11pm PT
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My sister survived Luekemia and the subsequent 9 months of hospitalization due to stage 4 GVHD!
I represented myself and got 50 % custody of my 6 year old boy after 3 years of fighting false allegations made by the mother trying to kick me out of his life!
The Pow Pow was epic this year and my girlfriend and I got to snowboard 17 days so far this season!
Some good stuff lately, I'm truly happy lately, but I'm always wary of times like these, as some scary bad sh#t seems to always be looming somewhere...
Oh yea, I also climbed my first V7 last week!
-Kalen
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Gary
Social climber
Where in the hell is Major Kong?
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Apr 11, 2016 - 09:07pm PT
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Woke up on this side of the lawn this morning.
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Apr 12, 2016 - 05:57am PT
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Just got home after completing the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt. Here's the welcoming committee at home in the garden:
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Karen
Trad climber
Prescott, AZ ~ God's country!!!!
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Apr 12, 2016 - 07:45am PT
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Next month my daughter is marrying a wonderful guy.
I will soon own a trailer that affords me inexpensive rent, I'll be free and independent at last!
Right now have a roof over my head.
Have a job.
And great friends!!!
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Gary
Social climber
Where in the hell is Major Kong?
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Apr 12, 2016 - 07:54am PT
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What eKat said. That's good news, Karen.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Apr 13, 2016 - 09:34pm PT
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I managed to walk down the 3 flights of stairs from our condo 7 times today without my legs shaking. Win.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Apr 13, 2016 - 09:46pm PT
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Good deal on the platelets, my friend. I got my blood test results back today, and I am leaps and bounds in better shape than I was 3 months ago. Everything is back to normal levels, and my Doc is really pleased with the improvement. This was all stuff that was discovered during the barrage of tests leading up the the GBS diagnosis. I have to kind of laugh when walking down stairs is a highlight though :P
Going to try and go for a short hike tomorrow.
Oh, something else great - I got a new ham radio :) that'a always great haha.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Apr 13, 2016 - 11:17pm PT
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Open invitation to spray?! YUMM
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climbingcoastie
Ice climber
Sacramento, CA
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Apr 14, 2016 - 03:19pm PT
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First grandbaby was born in November and recently retired after serving for 20 and a half years.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Apr 14, 2016 - 06:49pm PT
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quit drinking 4 months ago (I had 2 a few weeks ago though). And I'm sitting in Florida on vacation right now on a screened terrace typing this.
that's pretty good for me, makes me happy.
edit: I got a new ham radio
Rad! I wanna get one.
edit: First grandbaby was born in November and recently retired after serving for 20 and a half years.
that's pretty cool, congrats!
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climbingcoastie
Ice climber
Sacramento, CA
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Apr 14, 2016 - 07:25pm PT
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Thanks.
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Hoots
climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Apr 14, 2016 - 07:59pm PT
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I really like the spirit of this thread. Here is mine:
I have a constant fear of missing out when it comes to cool work trips, and have indulged too often, at the expense of events that I will never be able to go back in time to attend, like an uncle's memorial.
I was scheduled to guide a trip to peak 11,300 in AK this May, but thanks to the client's rebooking, I can head out to DC to surprise my little brother's grad school graduation party (everyone thinks I will be in AK). Outdoor work is rewarding, but can be way too selfish at times. Happy to be able to spend some time with family.
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wayne w
Trad climber
the nw
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Apr 14, 2016 - 10:30pm PT
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After badly spraining my right knee last year, and missing out on an entire season, I high stepped the soaking wet mantle over the top of Zodiac earlier this month, for my first wall of the year.
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Apr 15, 2016 - 07:09am PT
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My wife got a new job she loves and we are getting 2-5 feet of snow this weekend and I am heading to winter park.
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JohnnyG
climber
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Apr 15, 2016 - 09:26am PT
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we have a new baby boy. 4 days old. Cute as cute can be :-)
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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Apr 20, 2016 - 11:31pm PT
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Dalai Lama bumpage
HH the Dalai Lama came to our school and shared a wonderful few hours with the students and faculty.
Just a quick bump for those that might be interested (I know FlipFlop certainly is:-)
http://www.dalailama.com/gallery/album/0/606#ad-image-3
This was a super special day for a lot of youngsters.
Unfortunately/fortunately for me I was off riding my bike in the Garhwal playing hooky:-)
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Apr 21, 2016 - 07:34am PT
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I realized that I can likely go the rest of my life as an oversized manchild and the reality hit me like a bean bag full of happiness and lies.
If you guys need me I'll be spending money I should be to fix my teeth to head to Yosemite...
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overwatch
climber
Arizona
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Apr 21, 2016 - 07:39am PT
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Every day above ground...
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jeff constine
Trad climber
Ao Namao
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Did my first International Commercial for Samsung S7 Phone, got to climb the 5th tallest tree in the world on film.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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just finished 3 days of challenging off roading at a Toyota off road event (Cruise Moab). Boy did I learn a lot! Great folks, trails and I'm EXHAUSTED!
Susan
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Tom Patterson
Trad climber
Seattle
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My wife and I became grandparents for the first time yesterday morning! Welcome to the world, Amelia Patterson!
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Edge
Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
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Congrats, Tom!
Our family welcomed a one year old stray rescued from the Houston flooding. To mark the end of his second week with us, I took him to the height of land 20 minutes out our door to show him that "there will be no flooding here."
And this good thing happens every day, just with different color brush strokes.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Tom!!!!! So beautiful!!!!!
Susan
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Keep these happy posts coming golks. So much fun to see. Congrats Tom Patterson!
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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My wife and I recently moved to Ashland, Oregon and we're building our dream home there right in town - can walk to anything we need. Every kind of playing outisde is close, except for rock. Have negotiated with the wife for a week a month to play on the Sierra Nevada batholith or other mountains. She's probably just as happy to get rid of my as I am to climb.
Congrats, Tom! gkids are awesome!
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Mark Force, Smith Rock is only a few hours away from Ashland ! Great basalt cracks and wonderful bolted climbing.
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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Thanks. Looking forward to checking out the basalt at Smith. Checked out Trout Creek, too, last summer driving through and it looks amazing!
Love good basalt and miss Flagstaff.....
Edit: Thanks, Erik!
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MisterE
Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
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Great news, Mark!
Best wishes - Erik
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crusher
climber
Santa Monica, CA
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Mother's Day dinner with my wonderful Mom, my sister and her family including my niece and nephew, our husbands...3 generations ands lots of love!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, ... wow, this is so wonderful...
i finally got time to come back...
been helping my 93 year old friend, a LOT and so much more,
that we have a really closer and fun friendship now, than
our first: of getting to know each other better, etc,
(she was my boss lady, for a bit, and that is how i got to know her) ...
well, now that i am back:
here is three cheers to all the:
getting well...
having births...
and all the other fantastic things going
on for EACH AND EVERY one of you!!!
wonderful to hear these situations! being turned for good...
ahhhh, wonderful to hear your wife loves you...
wonderful to hear of promotions...
wonderful to hear so much 'wonder' ... :)
me, i do get to share what i hoped for:
I OWN MY OWN HOUSE NOW...
thanks to the few that helped me...
former son in low = his old house, cheaper price, etc...
my mom adding some help...
and a few other minor things, etc...
wow!!
and, wow, after a traumatic divorce, all those years back,
i can have a happy mother's day, even when no one calls, :)
(however, i actually did get one sincere, call--but i was not home) ...
but, yes, i had a happy day, whereas:
years back, it was hard, on special days...
now:
new seeds, with folks, have grown into 'wonderful plants',
and i can see i belong here, and how a house, to
keep that issue, a good future anchor...
wow...
happy congrats to ALL OF YOU, and thank you all for sharing,
the:
treasure, of each 'someething great' that's happened in your life...
too many to name you all, but i enjoyed every story!!!
as if you were right here, talking and sharing it, with me...
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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A new little baby Mooser...Sweetness...
Congratulations, Grandpapa & Grandmama..
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Professional credential advancement, new ride, regular work and a ( currently leaky) roof over my head.
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Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
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So much good news. How can I stand it? I went climbing yesterday with my too-groovy wife, and my injuries seem to be behaving themselves.
The biggest good news is a firm resolution to retire next year and move full time to Bishop.
Love the babies and puppies et al.!
BAd
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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May 10, 2016 - 11:32am PT
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Sweet lovin' in the mornings
Days in the mountains, freshly falling snow
Chocolate pecan pancakes
Kids performing great music
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kaholatingtong
Trad climber
Marcus McCoy from somewhere over the rainbow...
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May 10, 2016 - 11:40am PT
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We climbed the snaking dikes on the dome that is half full. That was cool. And, I recently got a visit from family which is always good to see and catch up, plus, my little nephew loves it here and had a really good time, which is always good to see.
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Bruce Morris
Social climber
Belmont, California
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May 10, 2016 - 01:49pm PT
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BofA extended my home equity line of credit (again). I can keep on being a big slob a few years longer till the sh#t hits the fan . . .
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - May 10, 2016 - 02:33pm PT
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Lots of great stuff, TFPU!!!
I've still got a great job, it's funny to take a job with a new contractor after 6 years with the last one. I get paid more to do things at a slower pace and a higher level of quality.
I'm still getting married, and it looks like we're probably going to be able to afford it. It's a super country, but (hopefully) super fun affair in my backyard, on the beach with the rapids behind it.
So, yeah, life doesn't suck.
Keep the stories coming!
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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May 10, 2016 - 08:12pm PT
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Something great? Supertopo struck again, and greatness abounded.
Well, geezer-level greatness, at least.
After years of talking about it, Survival and I finally found the right time and right place to meet. But it wasn't just about Survival and me. The occasion was an "old climbing partners get-together" at Smith Rocks that happened to coincide with a chance for me to take a few days off.
So Mari and I drove down, and it turns out that Survival's old climbing partners (Mel and Scott) are also ST posters (Melski and ???), and they are not only great guys (and were seriously badass climbers) but they welcomed us into their circle with open arms.
No need to detail the climbing, orchard-tramping, music, and bullshitting adventures, but things took a serious turn for the weird on our second night. Mari and I decided to drive into Terrebonne for dinner, and the first thing we saw when we walked into the restaurant was another two climbing geezers -- and old Squamish partners of mine -- just finishing their dinner. One of them none of you would know (which is your loss), but the other was MH2. Turned out they were staying in the Skull Hollow campground too, and the next night was...
The gods give, and the gods take away. For the last five days they were in a generous mood.
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Delhi Dog
climber
Good Question...
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May 10, 2016 - 08:43pm PT
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That's a cool story Ghost!
Okay, something great...well we (Mrs. DD+ I) no longer shared our Truckee home with the bank.
We recently paid them off and now that bad boy is all ours.
And that, is a great thing.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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May 11, 2016 - 08:11am PT
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Wow, Congratulations *Mr Delhi Dog!!..Happy for you guys..
Paid off house. √
Put two kids through college.√
Next..Wedding Number one..(-;
See you back stateside in...18 days!!..
Cheers..
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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May 11, 2016 - 11:41am PT
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Good weekend in the SoYo...
Spring sprang...
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
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May 11, 2016 - 11:44am PT
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I met a really incredible woman.
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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May 11, 2016 - 04:09pm PT
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I planted a tree.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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May 11, 2016 - 04:38pm PT
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That bird work looks wonderful, Timid!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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May 11, 2016 - 05:38pm PT
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Heidi & I had a big & great day yesterday!
It started with a 9:00 A.M. start to drive to our closest "big-city" (think population 40,000 people).
We were shopping redwood lumber to build a new porch railing for our old house. Since we have a wrap-around porch around 3/4 of our house, that's a lot of wood. Our first stop turned out to have a good stock of acceptable (to us) redwood & we spent 5 hours inspecting & pulling lumber, then hit a grocery store, bought a pizza & made it back to Choss Creek by 5:00 PM, without ever pissing each-other off, or being anything but pleasant to the folks we worked with.
After dinner, we celebrated with some cabernet on our front porch & a great sunset.
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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May 11, 2016 - 05:42pm PT
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I's like to see your brothers show Timid, it looks bitchin.
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Stone Cowboy
Trad climber
Livermore, CA.
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May 11, 2016 - 06:14pm PT
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weezy
climber
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May 11, 2016 - 07:07pm PT
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i'm not in jail and i have a job
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Karen
Trad climber
Prescott, AZ ~
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May 11, 2016 - 07:27pm PT
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Super stocked cause I'm in Ventura with my daughter who's getting married this Saturday !!!!
And survived the eight hour drive getting here....
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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May 13, 2016 - 11:58am PT
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Great stuff DD, Timid, Fritz and all. So happy that good things are happening to many of us!
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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May 13, 2016 - 12:08pm PT
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I will echo what Ghost said above. It was a pretty magical get together at Smith, Geezerfest II.
Meeting Ghost, climbing with him and sharing some hot chiles in the great outdoors has been a longtime goal of mine. We didn't have the ultimate adventure, but introducing him to some of my old crew, sharing some music, climbing with Mari, meeting Robert, getting together with Melski, Scott (Grinching) Pat Carr (Purplesage) John Rich, Andy and Robert was all PRICELESS!!
I hope to do a TR soon, to really bust out some photos, but I will share a few from my phone. It was so great meeting new people!!
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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May 13, 2016 - 04:36pm PT
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In the past year I've seen golden eagles hunting on my place and as many as 45 antelope at once.
I just shot my best 7.62mm target yet; 5 shots inside a half inch hole at 100 yards.
My investments are doing well and my health is great, and my nieces love me.
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Lurkingtard
climber
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May 13, 2016 - 04:56pm PT
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Antelope?
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melski
Trad climber
bytheriver
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May 13, 2016 - 06:12pm PT
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old friends,,and some new ones ,how cool is that,gotta do it before five or ten years go by again,,thanks for the kind words crew,,climbers without borders,,,chow
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Stone Cowboy
Trad climber
Livermore, CA.
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May 13, 2016 - 06:23pm PT
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why no white line up the chimney...? I have a guess...it's a monster!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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May 14, 2016 - 03:54pm PT
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Getting ready to say good bye to Spring season in Moab and head back to Santa Cruz. If all goes according to plan I'm leaving the desert for the ocean. Mike will hopefully complete a shingle handed sailing race to Hawaii and I'll meet up with him there to sail north to Alaska.
Great hike today above the Colorado. Get a few MTB rides in then take off later in the week.
Hoping to go through Yose.
Someday I want to "Glamp". Well probably not.
Susan
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Anywhere I like
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May 16, 2016 - 08:21pm PT
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Bought the bike of dreams.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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May 17, 2016 - 12:54am PT
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Spent the week in Florida, and caught my biggest fish ever, a 6ft, 190 pound Tarpon. Amazing experience.
A few weeks back, my storage unit got broken into and sadly, they took my antique Kay acoustic guitar that my Mom bought me for my HS graduation gift. I played that thing from Canada to Mexico, and wore the frets clear to the boards. It was in need of a rebuild, so the bastards probably ended up tossing it in a dumpster somewhere.
Today, I got my first electric guitar, and named it Jan in memory of my Mom who passed a few years ago. Sounds great and I look forward to building many more new memories with it.
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Roughster
Sport climber
Vacaville, CA
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May 17, 2016 - 07:20am PT
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Spent a week in Switzerland. Rode a Mountain Coaster, did the Golden Tour of Mt Pilatus, hiked a super cool old bridge, visited the Dying Lion of Lucerne Monument. Hung out with people from all over the world visiting the tallest building in Switzerland, while I trained them to audit, rode old school non-motorized ferry across the Rhine, ate at multiple Michelin star restaurants, hiked medieval towns, and wine tasted in France's Alsace region. All in business class / rock star style! Yeah life hasn't sucked as of late for sure!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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May 17, 2016 - 07:32am PT
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Vegas, I'm so sorry about your guitar. What a wonderful tribute to name your new one after your Mom. And such a BIG fish!
Beautiful Switzerland pictures! I've always wanted to see the Dying Lion of Lucerne. It must be so moving.
Susan
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Grinching
Trad climber
State of Confusion
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May 20, 2016 - 01:02pm PT
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It was great meeting and hanging out with my old "gang" at Smith and SkullHollow. Plus, reconnect with Pat and John, and meet David and Mari. I love that place, and all of you.
Plus introduce my son Jackson into this culture. It couldn't be better
Thanks to all !!!!
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Fossil climber
Trad climber
Atlin, B. C.
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May 20, 2016 - 04:43pm PT
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Great young(er) adventurous people moving to Atlin in last couple of years. Examples: Kate Harris, Devon McDairmid, Allison Criscitiello, all worth Googling. Great people. Absolutely wonderful to absorb some of that incredible energy even if I can't run up mountains with 'em any more. Love 'em all.
Damn - sure like to drop about 20 years at this point!
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jonnyrig
climber
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May 20, 2016 - 04:58pm PT
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Sold my house. Paid off a lot of debt. Bought a new #6 BD cam. And a beer.
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Karen
Trad climber
Prescott, AZ ~
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May 20, 2016 - 05:25pm PT
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Did a really cool hike up above Ventura today, perfect CA weather!!!
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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May 20, 2016 - 06:33pm PT
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Atlin Rocks Wayne! I did look up your "new" neighbors and yes what an inspiration. Best to have some free time when one dives into the travel dialogue of this diverse group because it is captivating to say the least.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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May 20, 2016 - 08:15pm PT
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It was great meeting and hanging out with my old "gang" at Smith and SkullHollow. Plus, reconnect with Pat and John, and meet David and Mari. I love that place, and all of you.
Plus introduce my son Jackson into this culture. It couldn't be better
Mari and I are still talking about how much we enjoyed meeting you, Jackson, Mel, and Bruce. Maybe we can do this again at my home crag -- Squamish.
I'm only sorry you had to leave before Andy and Robert showed up.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 20, 2016 - 08:33pm PT
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hey there, say... WOW, ROUGHSTER... what a fantastic trip!!! wow again!
thanks for the shares, from everyone, :) too!
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Edge
Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
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May 22, 2016 - 08:03am PT
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Some people dodge traffic and stop lights on their way to a movie. Not us.
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Roughster
Sport climber
Vacaville, CA
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May 28, 2016 - 11:35am PT
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It's been a busy crazy last few months. Finally got a chance to hit the Big Apple as part of a Supplier Audit. But first was a check on the backyard grapes. The Rough Estate Red should be good in 2016:
But I was home for 3 days before I jumped ship to Connecticut. Day 1 was a day trip to Boston: Sam Adams Brewery (tons of free beer aka drunk before you leave), Red Sox Game at Fenway, then a MLS Game at Gilette Club Level:
LOL, I don't think so!
Day 2 day tripped the Big Apple for my first visit. It was a bit whirlwind and I only had one day, but fun none-the-less. Will help the planning for when the Mrs and I come back for more time: Times Square, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Wall St., Central Park, and 911 Memorial:
Had to put in a few days of auditing, but also got to go to the basketball Hall of Fame:
On the way home had a layover in Atlanta. If you end up here with some time to eat, go to "One Flew South" in the E Concourse. You will not be disappointed, it was fantastic!
Hadn;t seen my wife in alomst 3 weeks, so took yesterday off and we hit Berryessa for some relaxing water time and a little bit of fishing. Hit Berryessa Brewery on the way home, filleted and smoked the trout and made an awesome smoked trout spread I am enjoying right now for lunch.
Still have 3 days left of a 3 day weekend! Woot! Putting up a new route later today at my new crag and getting the whole family out on Sunday for them to sample the new cliff!
All good in VV!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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May 28, 2016 - 11:40am PT
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^^^^^. Too much fun!
I can't wait until tomorrow when I pick my son up at SFO as he arrives back from Russia.
With my being away, and his travels (nothing overlapped) I haven't seen him in three months!!!!
CAN. NOT. WAIT...
Susan
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - May 28, 2016 - 03:57pm PT
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Thanks for sharing that dude!
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rincon
climber
Coarsegold
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May 28, 2016 - 04:36pm PT
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Stepdaughter graduated Law School.
Woot!!!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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May 28, 2016 - 06:41pm PT
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^^^^. Awesome....just think there might be a future Supreme Court Justice in that picture...maybe even her! Lots of women in that class! Neat!
Susan
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couchmaster
climber
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May 28, 2016 - 06:43pm PT
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Went to go find a hidden climbing area today way back in the upper hidden woods. Good times. Except the pup (ok, shes an elderly 13 year old dawg now) got some kind of stupid wandering lost look kind of like I imagine John (Norton) Schmidt has permanently when posting to Supertopo so I thought we should head back. I then had a similar experience to the dawg. Was a lot of work I guess. Had to pull over at the first market near civilization and drink a GD Coke to make it home and not fall asleep in the car. Never found the place but die connect with a Forest service trail that was shockingly 4-5 miles from where I thought it would be. Now we're drinking wine. Not the pup, she's trying to sleep although when she wakes up she's gone gimpy. Someone else just needs a bath and needs to get off the computer.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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May 28, 2016 - 07:08pm PT
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I finally made the committing decision to start my own wine analysis lab. Only two more months with a steady salary as a winemaker, then it's on me. I almost did this two years ago, but money was an issue. Anyway, with the great support of my wife, I'll be running a LLC in Washington state and trying to make it on my own. Feels scary but good. I've spent about $35k on lab equipment in the last three months and converted a space in the basement into a lab. Hopefully I'll be able to move to a commercial spot in the next six months or so. Time for a change.
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feralfae
Boulder climber
in the midst of a metaphysical mystery
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May 28, 2016 - 07:18pm PT
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Sapphire-blue skies in Fairbanks; got the Caribou stamp on my passport at Poker Creek for going over Top of the World Road to get here. Earlier in the trip, the roads were lined on each margin with flowers, all the way from Whitehorse to the Dawson ferry which took me across the Mighty Yukon River. I saw many nesting Tundra swans, lots of great birds, a bear nonchalantly strolling in the middle of the road, and many caribou.
After four years of serious medical adventures, which I still can barely believe I survived, I am back in our living room, relaxing on one of the leather couches I rescued from a dumpster and restored. I am sipping some celebratory tea. I made it up here in my new (used, but new to me) Forrester, and it has been a great car for the drive. Photos of Doug and Waterman and Alaska's mountains on the walls around me, and so glad to be back home and slowly settling in.
A Great Something was most definitely driving up to Dawson and then taking the Top of the World Road across into Alaska. It was a new route for me, and this time I went through Chicken and Tok, but next time I may take the Eagle route. It was a great experience.
Susan, are you guys getting up to Fiarybanks when you get to Alaska? You are most welcome here. I just put four packages of fresh Copper River salmon in the freezer. (I'm eating the rest this weekend.) I am in and out with work this summer, but hope to be more settled in by September.
feralfae
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Josh Higgins
Trad climber
San Diego
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May 28, 2016 - 07:38pm PT
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Picture says it all!
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Edge
Trad climber
Betwixt and Between Nederland & Boulder, CO
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May 28, 2016 - 07:49pm PT
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I caught the red-eye from Denver to NH Thursday night, joining my brother from TX and two other siblings from NH for my Dad's 80th b-day tomorrow.
Yesterday I met a Native American elder, who is a dear friend and mentor, for dinner out and then a ceremonial Healing Circle with old and new friends.
Got to catch up with an old partner, and despite high humidity managed to enjoy three climbs that we had FA'd four years ago and now see a ton of traffic.
Around dinner time, my second brother showed up, and we all ate together with no spouses, kids, grand kids, or other assorted hangers-on. Just my parents and their four kids, alone together. No one can remember when that last happened.
Oh, and in a fit of compassion for the small NH winged wildlife, I donated blood. It just makes you feel good...
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Stone Cowboy
Trad climber
Livermore, CA.
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May 29, 2016 - 05:54am PT
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found an inside gym with a wall in Arizona and got a good workout in. I am very grateful to see my mother and my sister. we go scorpion hunting at night.
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Roger Brown
climber
Oceano, California
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May 29, 2016 - 07:03am PT
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Got laid off from my job Friday. Looks like another summer in Yosemite:-)
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dikhed
climber
State of fugue and disbelief
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May 29, 2016 - 05:09pm PT
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bumping the guide book thread off the front page
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 30, 2016 - 05:00am PT
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hey there say, winemaker, congrats, on that new venture...
and wow, CONGRATS feralfae, being BACK HOME...
awww... i know the feel... but for me 'back home' means:
not my old one, but--just HAVING a home, again...
happy thank you, for all you folks that just shared your good news!!!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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May 30, 2016 - 08:26am PT
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My son and I are are home at the same time! Haven't seen him in three months.
Happy. Happy. Momma
Susan
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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May 30, 2016 - 10:31am PT
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I planted a garden.
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Lollie
Social climber
I'm Lolli.
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Jun 12, 2016 - 03:37pm PT
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Very cool, Andy! :-)
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Jun 12, 2016 - 06:06pm PT
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kaukulators. Thanks Roy!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jun 12, 2016 - 08:30pm PT
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My wife Kelly! Well we met at 15, 43 years ago, married 36 this year. She's something great in my life.
Peace
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Jun 14, 2016 - 03:11am PT
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Just got back from a week in the Ditch. First time hands on rock in about 8 months, since I got sick.
Highlights included hanging with friends, hauling freight to Dinner Ledge and camping there so my buddies could blast Skull Queen, and teaching a newer climber how to jug and haul as we headed up to Heart for an overnight - which ended up being the first time I have been in a portaledge in a storm. Stayed dry and managed to get down the next day in between squalls, and got to the base just as it really started pouring. The best part is, for doing more physical work than I have in months, I feel pretty damn good.
Made some new friends, saw old ones. Took lots of pictures. Saw a rattlesnake, a marmot, wild horses with 2 foals, burros and a bear. And of course, got all that great vibe from being in the center of the universe. Life is good.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jun 14, 2016 - 05:22am PT
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Desiderata, Cowboy?
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Jun 19, 2016 - 04:23pm PT
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Not much yet, but I keep hoping.
Stay tuned and watch this space…
Paddy
;-)
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BigB
Trad climber
Red Rock
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Jun 19, 2016 - 09:19pm PT
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Fathers Day! :)
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Jun 19, 2016 - 09:38pm PT
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Still just working it, rain delay that day, but the karmic Kauks are much appreciated.
An overheated partner today opened the door for some rad new thirdclassing on the N side of Greyrock. Muy fulfilling!
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Jun 20, 2016 - 09:15pm PT
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Part-time ROMO resident (new, this) proudly representing!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 20, 2016 - 11:18pm PT
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The most wonderful bowel movement... ... don't underestimate it.
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