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Brandon-
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The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Original Post - Apr 23, 2016 - 09:27am PT
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I saw something on Facebook about an accident. Is this correct? Anybody know what happened?
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Prod
Trad climber
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Apr 23, 2016 - 09:51am PT
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I hope you're wrong. But if not I hope it isn't too serious.
Prod.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 23, 2016 - 10:17am PT
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Ok, I found what I'd read earlier;
Yosemite/climbing friends; I just got word that our good friend... One of my best friends, Brian "Captain Kirk" Bland is in the ICU in Boise due to a bad head injury from climbing. This is all the information I have. I was told they just removed a ventilator, which is a good sign.
Please friends... Send him your good, healing energy, prayers, karma points and love. heart emoticon
I am so worried for him. He was my inspiration for getting my CDL as well as the guy who got me the job in the Bakken oilfield. We have had many good times together... I hope they can continue.
I will let you know his condition as soon as I learn more.
update ***
Here's what I have learned: 30' fall, pulled gear. Multipal skull fractures most noteworthy is a basal fracture near his brain stem.
Thankfully no real intercranial swelling. After9 hours of surgery, he is breathing on his own, he has full movement and is concious and alert, answering questions legibly and appropriately.
Heal up well man! We've never met but have shared the forum for a long time, and I wish you a speedy recovery. Those trucks aren't going to drive themselves (yet) and somebody's got to get the rope up there!
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Apr 23, 2016 - 10:27am PT
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Hope he pulls through!
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Apr 23, 2016 - 10:31am PT
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You know that all of us on ST are pulling for you, right?
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Apr 23, 2016 - 10:34am PT
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oh no!
Beaming some good medicine vibes his way right now!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 23, 2016 - 11:04am PT
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Skully is a fixture at the Fritz-run City of Rocks annual hangouts! We need him back here! Heal well, my friend!
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d-know
Trad climber
electric lady land
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Apr 23, 2016 - 11:12am PT
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Cap'm! You know I got yo back.
Heal up brother.
Love and respect.
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Apr 23, 2016 - 11:19am PT
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Not again Cap'n. post up a tr when you're good. were pullin' for ya man.
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goatboy smellz
climber
लघिमा
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Apr 23, 2016 - 03:17pm PT
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Heal up Captain!
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Apr 23, 2016 - 03:51pm PT
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OhMAN! FUC FUC FUC FUC FUC!
That's what i said when i compound dislocated my middle finger last week..
i bet that's what Captain said when he cracked his skully too, twice!!
Dang man,
FUC FUC
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Apr 23, 2016 - 04:35pm PT
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Bummer to read that Scully took a tumble, but good to read that he is doing OK. I found this article in a search on Boise News.
It took a Boise Fire Department rescue team at least 45 minutes to carefully walk the climber out of the ravine he fell into Tuesday, Capt. Randy Barnack told reporters.
Firefighters and medics responded to a ravine in the Black Cliffs along Highway 21, about a half-mile east of the diversion dam, after a noon call to dispatchers.
The 56-year-old “was climbing up there with a partner, and something went wrong and he ended up taking a fall,” Barnack said.
At first, it was tricky to find the man’s location, he said: “There’s a lot of Black Cliffs along Highway 21 so we had a little confusion which section he was on.”
Led by a Boise Fire technical team, rescuers hiked about 15 minutes up to the man’s location, loaded him into a stretcher and began the slow trek back.
“This is an extremely dangerous area to walk down carrying someone who's already injured,” Barnack said. “So not only are we trying to take care of the person who was hurt, but we’re trying to make sure the rescuers don't get hurt. The trail the first-responders used is no more than 2 feet wide in many places, meaning the six people carrying the stretcher (with help from a larger team) were walking on rocks. At one point, the route grew so steep that they had to secure the stretcher with a rope.
At the bottom, they brought the stretcher across one side of the highway, through the median to a waiting air ambulance that flew the man to a nearby hospital.
Barnack wasn’t sure how far the climber fell. He appeared to have a head injury; Barnack said he was “obviously injured” but awake and talking.
His name and condition were not immediately available Tuesday.
Heidi & I will try to find out more tomorrow, but we are currently entertaining house-guests.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Apr 23, 2016 - 04:37pm PT
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I met Skully last June at the COR gathering and we hit it off famously. What a great guy. Sorry to hear this. I'm glad he is doing good and on the way to recovery.
He told me how he got the name Skully from a head injury from a fall on El Cap. Dude, you don't have to live up to your name. Right?
I wish the best for your recovery. Be well, brother.
Wayno
edit- A big thanks to the Boise Fire-Rescue dudes for getting one of ours out safe. Kudos
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divad
Trad climber
wmass
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Apr 23, 2016 - 04:52pm PT
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Hope the recovery is swift and full.
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Apr 23, 2016 - 05:39pm PT
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I climbed with Skully last June at the COR gathering.
Get well soon friend so we can climb together again.
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Rhodo-Router
Gym climber
sawatch choss
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Apr 23, 2016 - 05:52pm PT
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Kirk- hang tough buddy!!
prolly should've gone ahead and clipped those heads
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WBraun
climber
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Apr 23, 2016 - 06:01pm PT
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How Skully got his nick name.
It was a weekend I belive, and the first call was injured climber at the base of El Cap.
The guy got flattened at the base by his partner accidentally dropping the haul bag on top of him.
Carried him out to ground Ambulance.
Started driving back around the loop and dispatch calls climber fall on Mescalito.
We run code back to El Cap, run to the base of Mescalito and it's skully sitting there seeing stars with a huge laceration on the top of his head with blood down his face.
He looked like some dude from wwf wrestlemania who got pounded by a metal chair .... LOL.
130 footer ripper!!!
LOL .... he was even smiling at one point .....
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Apr 23, 2016 - 06:02pm PT
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This is terrible. I've only met him on supertopo but he one of my favorite people here. Hoping and praying for the best.
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Gene
climber
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Apr 23, 2016 - 06:13pm PT
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What phylp says. Heal up quickly. Wishing the absolute best!
g
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Apr 23, 2016 - 06:18pm PT
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130 footer ripper!!!
don't yo mean 130ft skid mark? E-Gads! i don't think that was long after we went up on MM?
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Apr 23, 2016 - 07:45pm PT
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What the phuk?!!
Cap'n is one of my all time faves!
Mend up quick ya scurvy dog, or I'll make you walk the bloody plank!!
And remember, Cap'n Pissgums says CUT THAT SHIST OUT!!
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this just in
climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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Apr 23, 2016 - 08:33pm PT
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Hope you heal quickly and completely. Best to you.
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Lurkingtard
climber
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Apr 23, 2016 - 08:36pm PT
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Head first, feet second, safety third Scully.
Heal up up bro.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Apr 23, 2016 - 08:49pm PT
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Very sad, sad news.
Heal up! Fast and strong.
Susan and Michael
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 23, 2016 - 10:51pm PT
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hey there say, brandon...
thank you for sharing this...
say, captain... or skully... i know you can't see this right now...
but we are all in corner...
man oh man, i am so glad i just dropped in here tonight, :O
here i go... i am going to pray and will it up through-out the night...
i enjoy you here, skully, and meeting you here and
i may not have much to do, in some ways,
but i sure can back up you climbers by praying...
here i go...
will be back later...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 23, 2016 - 11:02pm PT
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hey there say, fritz... say, as to this quote:
Heidi & I will try to find out more tomorrow, but we are currently entertaining house-guests.
yes, oh please, do...
thank you...
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Apr 23, 2016 - 11:18pm PT
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bless you nee bee. i know God is guarding of your heart
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Apr 24, 2016 - 08:19am PT
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So sorry to hear this Kirk!! Rest up buddy and heal well! It was a pleasure to meet you last year!! Get better and come visit bro!!
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Apr 24, 2016 - 08:27am PT
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Positive vibes to you Captain. Heel quickly. I will pass along the news of your plight to the Mysterion.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Apr 24, 2016 - 08:56am PT
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I tracked Skully down this morning & talked with his brother. He is out of the ICU unit, but is heavily sedated and not taking calls. His brother says he is getting better, but said it is going to be a long road back for him.
Contact info for get well cards, etc.
Brian Bland
Room 4229
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
1055 N. Curtis Road
Boise, ID 83706
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 24, 2016 - 11:05am PT
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hey there say, fritz... thank you for getting all this info for us, and
sharing more, ...
thank you...
prayers, still...
and for his brother, too, to be strong while helping him...
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Apr 24, 2016 - 11:16am PT
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Sending strong vibes,
was listening to two shows from close to 10 years apart
5/11/80 Portland (oops that one was in Main?)
& 5/5/90 Cal. sate, Domingquez Hills:
& thought
of Skully, A nickname,
embraced,
But damn man!
Talk about leading with your head.
You were very nice to me across this great span,
good wishes and thanx
Get well man!
Heal up take some time on the dull end
Then get back on the horse
them ropes won't get 'hemselves up there without
You
The Energizer, Skully
I don't remember being on the floor?,
Some body had to have been
, Right?
linger less, focus more,
Get well, Soon.
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Apr 24, 2016 - 11:35am PT
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I hope you have a speedy and full recovery.
Sucks to hear about good folks taking a hit.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Apr 24, 2016 - 11:37am PT
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Me and Cap'n Kirk had some classic times in the old Oak Creek climber camp in Red Rocks back in 94....
We need dudes like him in the world.
I hope he heals up well but I hope this latest accident doesn't turn him normal.
Much love skully!
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Apr 24, 2016 - 03:05pm PT
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Healing vibes emanating out to the Cap'n!
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pocoloco1
Social climber
The Chihuahua Desert
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Apr 24, 2016 - 06:08pm PT
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Here's to your health Skully
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Apr 24, 2016 - 07:03pm PT
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Yikes! Hoping for a speedy recovery and good health.
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Gagner
climber
Boulder
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Apr 24, 2016 - 07:19pm PT
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Healing vibes coming your way Skully.
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Woody the Beaver
Trad climber
Soldier, Idaho
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Apr 24, 2016 - 07:54pm PT
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I always get a kick out of your posts here, Skully. So heal up quick, please! Hope to encounter you some day; I got a question about Slipstream on the Perch. Cheers.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Apr 24, 2016 - 08:20pm PT
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*
Cap'n, My friend...Just got home from my weekend away , so upsetting to see you got injured climbing.. .
Sending up prayers, good thoughts and get well wishes your way.
*
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Fight the power...
xo
Nita..
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couchmaster
climber
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Apr 24, 2016 - 08:24pm PT
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Add me to the long list of well wishers hoping you pull out fast and full....wait.....
uhh, you know what I mean.
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MisterE
Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
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Apr 24, 2016 - 08:24pm PT
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Sorry to hear this and hope you heal up soon...
Erik
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Apr 24, 2016 - 08:29pm PT
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Contact info for get well cards, etc.
Brian Bland
Room 4229
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
1055 N. Curtis Road
Boise, ID 83706
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Fritz & Heidi!
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MisterE
Gym climber
Small Town with a Big Back Yard
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Apr 24, 2016 - 08:35pm PT
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Thanks, Fritz! I have just the card.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 25, 2016 - 12:45am PT
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hey there, say, just checking in and hoping
for good update...
i know it may be a bit soon, but one can hope...
prayers still going... amen...
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Daphne
Trad climber
Northern California
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Apr 25, 2016 - 02:18pm PT
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I am sending good vibes for an excellent recovery. Warmest healing wishes, absolutely...
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snakefoot
climber
Nor Cal
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Apr 25, 2016 - 02:25pm PT
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get well amigo. i was on his carry out at the mescalito. this guy is tough.
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Prod
Trad climber
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Apr 25, 2016 - 04:18pm PT
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Captain or Skully.
Dude, get better fast!
Prod.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Apr 25, 2016 - 05:46pm PT
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Heal well...after all, someone's gotta get the rope up there!
Best to you!
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crankster
Trad climber
No. Tahoe
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Apr 25, 2016 - 05:57pm PT
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Here's to a full recovery.
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Tobia
Social climber
Denial
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Apr 25, 2016 - 06:09pm PT
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If the Captain's down who's at the helm? Get well soon brother.
Funny, I always wondered why he had two names. I should have asked Werner a long time ago.
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zBrown
Ice climber
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Apr 25, 2016 - 06:09pm PT
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Get well soon. I miss my favorite syntax/spell checker. :)
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Apr 25, 2016 - 07:09pm PT
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Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 26, 2016 - 12:15am PT
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hey there say, all... just was hoping to see how skully is doing...
prayers...
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Regan
Big Wall climber
Poland/Scotland
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Apr 26, 2016 - 12:22am PT
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Best wishes and get better fast, bro!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Apr 26, 2016 - 07:31am PT
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Contact info for get well cards, etc.
Brian Bland
Room 4229
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
1055 N. Curtis Road
Boise, ID 83706
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Fritz & Heidi!
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 26, 2016 - 07:50am PT
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Fritz-Any idea how long Skully is going to be hospitalized?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Apr 26, 2016 - 11:31am PT
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Brokedown: I really don't. During my short conversation with his brother, he mentioned it was going to be a long recovery.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 26, 2016 - 12:12pm PT
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hey there say, fritz... thanks for sharing, again...
a card got sent, and i have more...
at least, we can be here the whole time and do
whatever it takes, even if far away, so
hopefully he won't feel too alone, through all this...
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Apr 26, 2016 - 12:19pm PT
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Started driving back around the loop and dispatch calls climber fall on Mescalito.
We run code back to El Cap, run to the base of Mescalito and it's skully sitting there seeing stars with a huge laceration on the top of his head with blood down his face.
He looked like some dude from wwf wrestlemania who got pounded by a metal chair .... LOL.
130 footer ripper!!!
LOL .... he was even smiling at one point .....
If it's only the second of Skully's nine lives, it's nothing to worry about. My best wishes for a speedy recovery...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 27, 2016 - 05:45pm PT
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hey there say, just a bump...
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Apr 27, 2016 - 06:44pm PT
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they're cool with the bale of CO schwag I just mailed to him in ID, right?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Apr 27, 2016 - 07:32pm PT
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right!
What!
Do you think our quality medical centers reflect our residents?
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
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Apr 27, 2016 - 07:37pm PT
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With those ears they could provide care flight...
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Apr 27, 2016 - 08:49pm PT
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Apr 27, 2016 - 08:56pm PT
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11worth? Theatre of Shadows?
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WBraun
climber
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Apr 27, 2016 - 09:00pm PT
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11worth -- "Skully climbing in City of Rocks June 2016"
June 2016 hasn't yet happened ......
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Apr 27, 2016 - 09:18pm PT
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Any update on Skully's condition?
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Apr 27, 2016 - 09:21pm PT
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2015 it is. Thanks Duck
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11worth
Trad climber
Leavenworth & Greenwater WA
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Apr 27, 2016 - 09:23pm PT
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Fritz, Yes, Theater of Shadows.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Apr 27, 2016 - 11:00pm PT
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That was a great day on the rock with you and Skully, Jim.
Here's to another.
Heal up, pard.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Apr 27, 2016 - 11:05pm PT
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Just wanted to say I got a reply, a few days ago, to an email I sent to Kirk.
It was kinda f ucked up but he pulled it off!
Keep getting better Cap'n.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 27, 2016 - 11:25pm PT
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hey there say, jefe... thanks for sharing this...
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Apr 28, 2016 - 09:48am PT
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Heal up soon skulls we still have to climb Devils tower.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 29, 2016 - 09:00pm PT
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hey there say... just a bump... so skully won't be alone...
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GLee
Social climber
Montucky
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Apr 30, 2016 - 10:02am PT
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Just saw this :-( .....
A card is in the mail Captain Kirk!! Best wishes in your recovery Brian!!....
Greg 'GLee' Lee
Montucky via Williston
(Taking a cue from neebee & bumping for Apr 30 w/ updates from Fritz)
PS: Thank you Fritz for being our ST contact with the Bland family....
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 30, 2016 - 12:19pm PT
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Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery !!!!
Ditto. Best to you skully.
John
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Apr 30, 2016 - 01:07pm PT
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Real cool dudes are hard to come by.My best for your quick recovery and so glad condolences are not necessary, Brian.
How did I not know your first name's the same as mine? It just never came up, I guess.
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L
climber
Just Livin' the Dream in Pacific Grove, CA
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Apr 30, 2016 - 04:17pm PT
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Hoping you heal up quickly, Cap'n!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 30, 2016 - 06:07pm PT
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hey there say, skully... for you, if you feel like being outdoors...
[Click to View YouTube Video]
you may want it TURNED DOWN lower...
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 30, 2016 - 07:11pm PT
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Nice post neebee!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 30, 2016 - 09:22pm PT
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hey there say, johntp...
thanks... say, i came back, too...
for this reason:
say, skully... have you ever been to the sea?
many folks, that never have, have found it soothing, and relaxing...
here is this one, too...
(i had picked a west sea area--but it was a bit rough?
so i put this one, instead) ...
[Click to View YouTube Video]
night now...
you are in my prayers, and we all are
in your corner, skully...
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Apr 30, 2016 - 11:03pm PT
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skully was a major input for getting Gordo's cams back to him along with dee ee.
Thanks to you both.
Cheers!
John
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ß Î Ř T Ç H
Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
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Apr 30, 2016 - 11:33pm PT
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we all are
in your corner, skully
yup
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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bump for skully! go man go!
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Ottawa Doug
Social climber
Ottawa, Canada
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Hey Skully,
I haven't been on the taco stand much lately, but I always appreciate your insight and humor. Get well soon bro!
Cheers,
Doug
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there, say... hoping for any good news...
hey there say, skully...
may things get settled, soon and may
this hard trail, even out, and let you work through it...
prayers, hang in there...
god bless...
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Any word?
Never met him but consider him a friend.
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Prod
Trad climber
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What JohnTP said.
Prod.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Sorry to share news that isn't as good, but last week Skully had been moved out of ICU & when I called this morning he is back in ICU.
I called St. Als this morning and got connected to a nurse in ICU. She wouldn't give me any information. Skully's brother, who I had talked with last week, is the only one that can share information & he wasn't available.
Contact info for get well cards, etc.
Brian Bland
C/O ICU
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
1055 N. Curtis Road
Boise, ID 83706
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Definitely thinking about the dude today, beaming some strong good medicine up that way. You've got this Brian! We're all pulling for you, and let the cosmic linkages give you the goodness of luck and life to get back outta ICU!
Tough to bear bad news, but thank you Fritz.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Tami: Hopefully, he has decent insurance, since we are talking about hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills. There's lots of time to figure out what might help, after he gets out of the hospital.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, fritz...
oh my... when you talk to his brother, or, can you let the hospital know:
i sent two card...
one when we got the address...
and i just sent one this morning...
i sady, did not know he was back in ICU...
oh my...
SAY, i hope the two cards can still get to him,
and NOT be lost...
or, perhaps other taco-folks, have cards that WENT TO THE ROOM
ADDRESS, too...
thanks for the update...
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Thanks Fritz!
We all appreciate whatever information you can dig up. Those of us who have actually met the dude are all pulling twice as hard in light of your report.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Neebee! Thanks for your concern & positive thoughts. I have no doubt that all cards addressed to Brian Bland at St. Als will be delivered.
Most folks in Boise & all the hospitals, still care enough to deliver the mail to someone that is injured.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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he is back in ICU.
I'm trying to imagine some scenario that puts a positive spin on this.
Like, they just like him so much that they want to give him extra special attention.
I'm going to hold onto that thought.
Praying for improvement and sending prayers out to you, Skully
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, ...
prayer bump, for skully...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, ... sorry for the bump, again...
but i just feel bad, when he sinks to the other page, at this
very serious time in his life...
you know, trips, interests, etc, they surface again,
sooner or later...
but when someone's hurt, it's nice when they can
surface as much as possible...
we all know how very hard those trails are, :(
prayers--may they run hard and deep ... and then high...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, ...
ANYONE WANT TO PRAY AND FAST FOR SKULLY, tomorrow, friday?
please join in, the more the better...
*also, as to the alberta fires, as well...
we can hit both serious needs...
just do whatever we can do, though far away from each situation...
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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Best wishes to Brian!
Edit: My original note said Kirk, which is how I know him from the Facelift, but when I saw that most others were referring to him as Brian, I thought it should be amended.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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MH
He is Kirk Bland.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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He is Brian Kirk Bland
My bad. I've only known him as Kirk. He is a good guy.
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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A good climber and a good man.
Hope to see you out there again soon.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, oh my... no news, yet, on an update...
skully we are not forgetting you, on this weekend...
hang in there...
and to your brother, too, and family, as:
they are there waiting, with you...
and help you through all this...
hang in there, again, we all say...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say... bump for skully to improve over the weekend...
while others are climbing, let's
hope he can climb through the ICU, in good weekend time...
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Prod
Trad climber
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Neebee, You are a sweet person!
And Skully, Get better man, I'm thinking of you. Not in a gay way, not that there is anything wrong with that, just pulling for you.
Cheers,
Prod.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, things have been so quiet:
bump for skully, and his team, taking care of him...
our 'piece of taco quilt' is not forgotten...
we got you here, skully...
keep hanging in there...
note:
thank you prod...
thank you...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, fritz... no more ways, you can get any update, on skully...
we did not forget you, here, skully...
we're all just waiting...
we're in your corner...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 10, 2016 - 01:16am PT
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hey there say, ... prayer bump...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 10, 2016 - 05:23pm PT
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hey there say, ... just a bump, again...
for all those that want to pray, we can 'unite' tonight...
head injuries are not like other injuries...
too heavy on the 'unknown outcomes' ...
hang in there, skully...
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Prod
Trad climber
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May 11, 2016 - 01:00pm PT
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Anyone have any word?
I just called the Hospital and they do not have a record of...
Brian Bland
Kirk Bland
Brian Kirk Bland
or
Brian Kay.
She said if someone was discharged longer than 48 hours ago it would not be on her records.
Hoping for the best.
Prod.
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snakefoot
climber
Nor Cal
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May 11, 2016 - 01:24pm PT
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Prod, they are being lame. they have records and are just playing patient privacy game. pullin for you to get better Kirk!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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May 11, 2016 - 01:56pm PT
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This is a head-scratcher. I also called today after Prod posted, since there are a bunch of St. Als in the Boise area. Prod is correct.
I tried two old phone numbers for Skully, both are disconnected.
On the bright-side there isn't an obit posted for him.
Skully? Phone home!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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May 11, 2016 - 03:20pm PT
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I only know skully from hanging out with him for a few days but maybe he wants it that way. Kinda like when an old tom cat gets injured and they just hide somewhere and sleep it off. Just a thought and I could be wrong but I could also relate to that sentiment as well.
Either way, it's the thought that counts. Jefe said he got through with an email.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 11, 2016 - 07:21pm PT
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hey there say, prod and fritz, and all...
good that you tried...
say, i hope he got all the mail, :(
i sure hope he is okay...
hoping that his family may have moved him to a care-home,
for rehab stuff, maybe... some folks go that route,
when possible... or when greatly needed...
hang in there skully...
prayers for all involved in this, with you, as well...
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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May 11, 2016 - 08:14pm PT
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Wayno- yeah, he got...and responded to an email.
This was shortly after his accident and before we heard he was readmitted.
I've sent another and will report back if and when I get a reply.
The dude's a crispy critter- a true grit critter.
We need dudes like him out and about in this world.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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May 11, 2016 - 08:37pm PT
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Brian Kay
That would be Coiler and not Skully.
That aside... where's the TR Cap'n!?!
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Prod
Trad climber
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May 12, 2016 - 09:43am PT
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Brian Kay
That would be Coiler and not Skully.
I googled Skullys name and some facebook post came up with the name Brian Kay...
Thanks for the clarification.
Prod.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 12, 2016 - 10:03pm PT
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hey there say... oh my... no more news, ...
still praying...
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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May 12, 2016 - 10:11pm PT
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Prod, they are being lame
You don't understand the seriousness of HIPAA.
It's a federal crime to divulge anything and they don't hesitate to kick ass.
All the best, Skully!
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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May 12, 2016 - 11:21pm PT
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Yep! Pullin hard for ya everyday Captain Kirk:)
Awhile ago i dug out my awesome lucky Leeper cam hook that you either gave me, or i bought. Regardless, you showed me how to use it on magic mushroom. i thought it the best thing since banana and peanutbutter burritos! Now it's hanging in my car. so everyday i look at it and think about that thing you said to that third guy we did the rte. with, which i can't remember his name?? Anyway, he was a paranoid pete. And after a couple of slow days on the wall when he asked you what we should do with the impeding storm, impeding! I'll never forget what you said, "We will enjoy ourselves despite the agony!" And you said it as if you were standing on the stern of a ship and speaking out to a wild ocean, and saluting to the beyond.. i think you where even wearing a skull and crossbones bandana? Made quite the impression on me, and the hanging out for the next three days of rain and partying it up even made the bailing seem fun..
Hey Captain, whatta'ya say when you get out we drive over to el Capitan and we finish that Rte?
i got some new jokes ;)
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snakefoot
climber
Nor Cal
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May 12, 2016 - 11:30pm PT
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Reilly, your're preaching to the choir
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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May 13, 2016 - 10:21am PT
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Thx for the updates.
Positive vibes Cap! Lets go climbing!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 14, 2016 - 12:19pm PT
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hey there say, skully...
you are not forgotten by us...
we are just waiting, praying and hoping for the best for you...
and for those in your corner, as to your family, too...
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Spider Savage
Mountain climber
The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles
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May 14, 2016 - 12:25pm PT
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"We will enjoy ourselves despite the agony!" -Captain..or Skully
My next t-shirt.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 16, 2016 - 05:00pm PT
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hey there say, ... just letting folks know, that i heard a bit about skully...
i have an apt to keep right now, but i think it is okay, to just share a bit:
slowly improving...
should, hope, to be out in a few weeks...
i will look for the new hospital and address, soon as i get back,
later tonight...
keep praying, man oh man, am i relived to hear something...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 17, 2016 - 01:59am PT
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hey there say, fritz...
did you, please, say that you had talked to skully's brother, once?
say, i got a card, here and he says, i can look up the hospital...
i hope that means, too, that we can share here, right?
so that we can send him cards... but:
how do we ask the hospital for what room he is in?
they may not let us know that?
are you able to get in touch with his brother, faster,
than snail mail... (my card, came by snail mail, to me) ...
we would all wish to send skully some cards, and bring
some sunshine into his room...
thanks, fritz...
here is the hospital, where he was moved to:
Vibra Hospital of Boise
2131 South Bonito Way
Meridian, ID 83642
do we just ask if we can send cards to 'a friend'
IF we know he is there, but do NOT have a room?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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May 17, 2016 - 07:50am PT
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Neebee: Great to see that you got a card from Skully's brother. Since he was willing to share where Skully is at, I certainly don't see a problem with sharing it here.
I'm also certain that cards sent there to Brian Kirk Bland will make it to him.
Vibra Hospital of Boise
2131 South Bonito Way
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: 208.489.9500
From their website, I see that Vibra Hospital is a Long-term Acute Care facility.
They offer specialized services in providing long term acute care to medically complex patients.
Our patients require intensive medical care for an extended period of time, generally more than 25 days. Many have experienced catastrophic injury or illness and require specialized pulmonary or cardiac care, coupled with intensive therapies. Our philosophy of early and aggressive intervention has helped thousands of patients achieve their fullest recovery potential.
 See more at: http://vhboise.com/clinical_services.aspx#sthash.ogpibPRr.dpuf
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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May 17, 2016 - 07:58am PT
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Thanks for the update on address.
Many thoughts going his way for a strong and speedy recovery
Susan and Michael
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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May 17, 2016 - 08:02am PT
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Been following this. Scully is in my thoughts. Situation is a nail bitter.
Sending good vibes and hoping for a recovery.
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kunlun_shan
Mountain climber
SF, CA
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May 17, 2016 - 08:22am PT
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Thank you for the news and address, Neebee.
Have been thinking about you a lot, Skully. Heal up well and soon!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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May 20, 2016 - 12:22am PT
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I found a journal from the early 90's, I was in my early 20's and on a climbing road trip to JTree and Red Rocks.
That's where I met Cap'n Kirk, in the old Oak Creek climber camp.
Check it out!
Come back Cap'n, let's creedle in the desert again.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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May 20, 2016 - 02:31am PT
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I really would like to see a post from the ol' Captain one of these days.
Eat yer veggies Cap'n! Lest ye get scurvy.
Heal up well. Must get a card in the mail.
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Prod
Trad climber
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May 20, 2016 - 04:45am PT
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"We will enjoy ourselves, despite the agony"
This is one of my all time favorite quotes. I think a lot of what we/ I do. is search for adventure and a life that lives up to this standard.
Get well Captain...or Skully, and disregard the T-shirt I got you last year for Christmas.
Prod.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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May 20, 2016 - 05:01am PT
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From the photos it does not look like Skully is not a big fan of helmets.
Rock on Skully!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 20, 2016 - 07:34am PT
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hey there say, all... good bump here!
and:
to get some cards ready, too, now, for us all to
send to skully... :)
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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May 24, 2016 - 07:43pm PT
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I just noticed that Skully made a recent post on Jan's Everest thread.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 24, 2016 - 08:25pm PT
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hey there say, ekat... wow, thanks... i have been so busy, but i was just
starting to wonder if anyone heard any news...
i sent a card, and am hoping it got there?
will go see the link...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 31, 2016 - 12:41am PT
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hey there say... bumping this up, so if
someone, needs:
THE ADDRESS... IT IS UP, just a bit, above my post...
:)
happy good eve, to you skully!!!
get well soon as you can, :)
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Captain...or Skully
climber
Boise, ID or the fricken Bakken, variously
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Jun 19, 2016 - 07:59pm PT
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Hahaha. ...death is easy, comedy is what's hard.
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Rhodo-Router
Gym climber
sawatch choss
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Jun 19, 2016 - 08:01pm PT
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Dood.... we're laughing with you, not at you!
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