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WBraun

climber

Jan 19, 2017 - 10:04am PT

sheets of 5.10 C4 5.5 rubber

Is that sheet 5.5mm thick?

Gunkie

Trad climber

Valles Marineris

Jan 19, 2017 - 10:04am PT

Someone start a GoFundMe for Cosmic. I'll help. I'll donate the proceeds from selling my son's climbing shoes sans shipping costs. I just don't want to make more landfill fill.

mouse from merced

Trad climber

The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.

Jan 19, 2017 - 10:08am PT

What a steal for a stealthy and healthy young climber with a large wad of cash.

Too bad no one fits that description here.

He told me he's even gonna throw this video in for nada!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHoRVOkpJss

healyje

Trad climber

Portland, Oregon

Jan 19, 2017 - 10:13am PT

Dude, hang on to that sh#t - trump's on the verge of fixing all your healthcare woes.

Reeotch

climber

4 Corners Area

Jan 19, 2017 - 10:40am PT

Aw man,

This thread is slightly depressing.

At least I hope you keep posting on here.

Maybe you need a Sushifest intervention.

survival

Big Wall climber

Terrapin Station

Jan 19, 2017 - 10:42am PT

Ugh, very sorry to read this CoZmic.

You have been a stable force in the climbing community for many people, for a long time. For example, you opened your door to myself and Buggs back in 2012, showed us great hospitality, and showed us some great stuff at Red Rock.

I very much hope that this will all work out for you medically, and otherwise.

Of course, now that we're about to be rid of the national crime of the ACA, perhaps your pal Trump will fix everything for everyone. But I suggest gentle stretches, and mellow yoga, rather than holding your breath for that.

Spider Savage

Mountain climber

The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles

Jan 19, 2017 - 01:13pm PT

:-(

Good idea to offer it in a lump.

Not even 5.4?!? :-(

snakefoot

climber

Nor Cal

Jan 19, 2017 - 01:15pm PT

Dude, how much is that surgery?

Prod

Trad climber

Jan 19, 2017 - 02:03pm PT

How about listing that stuff out? I'd hate to pay $3500 and get 2 50M ropes and a box of Hexes....

I wounder if my shoes would be in that list?

Prod.

pud

climber

Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia

Jan 19, 2017 - 03:10pm PT

Dwain,
Sorry to hear about your situation. Locker's got his head way up his ass. Our office manager pays twice as much for medical insurance under Obama care.
Good luck on your sale.

labrat

Trad climber

Erik O. Auburn, CA

Jan 19, 2017 - 03:53pm PT

Sorry to hear this. Hope you get the surgery at some point. Nobody should have to live in pain when there is a possible solution.
Erik

johntp

Trad climber

socal

Jan 19, 2017 - 04:09pm PT

Damn man! Sorry to read this and hoping the best for you.

I know what you are going thru. My feet and ankles don't work anymore. Gave away most of my gear last year when it became obvious I was out of the game for good.

Hope you get thru this and climb again.

Trashman

Trad climber

SLC

Jan 19, 2017 - 05:11pm PT

Damn, symmetry like this is almost enough to make believe in the invisible sky fairies people are always yammering on about.

Might be interested if you end up parting things out, but some how "all or nothing" seems appropriate in this case.

Chin up Cosmic, I'm sure something will trickle down any time now.

rottingjohnny

Sport climber

Sands Motel , Las Vegas

Jan 19, 2017 - 06:08pm PT

Cosmic....I think you should see a dentist first...What happened...?

10b4me

Mountain climber

Retired

Jan 19, 2017 - 06:17pm PT

Pay no attention to pud.

pud

climber

Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia

Jan 19, 2017 - 06:26pm PT

Why always so butt hurt 10b?

WBraun

climber

Jan 19, 2017 - 07:31pm PT

You don't pay for shipping.

You add the cost of shipping on top of part out items.

So if an item sells for $20 you add the cost of shipping onto it.

So if the cost of shipping is $10 for the $20 item it's grand total $30.

This is an example .....

rottingjohnny

Sport climber

Sands Motel , Las Vegas

Jan 19, 2017 - 07:33pm PT

Shipping...? what if it gets trucked...? How much..?

ß Î Ø T Ç H

Boulder climber

ne'er–do–well

Jan 19, 2017 - 07:41pm PT

trump's on the verge of fixing all your healthcare woes

rottingjohnny

Sport climber

Sands Motel , Las Vegas

Jan 19, 2017 - 07:53pm PT

lmao...

rick sumner

Trad climber

reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska

Jan 19, 2017 - 08:02pm PT

what are your costs to get into your preferred surgeon this year Cosmic?

jeff constine

Trad climber

Ao Namao

Jan 19, 2017 - 08:43pm PT

What Crazy Locker said 3500$ + Shipping, not that hard to add.

Good luck Brother Cosmic.
PS put some of it away. You WILL CLIMB AGAIN>

Studly

Trad climber

Jan 19, 2017 - 10:21pm PT

Biggest mistake ever selling your climbing gear, as therein lies your health and hope. Don't do it Cosmic. You won't get full amount for it, and so hard to replace once its gone. You will overcome these problems, just stay at it.

johntp

Trad climber

socal

Jan 20, 2017 - 12:08am PT

Agreed with Studly. What kind of nut are you looking at to get this all behind you?

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Jan 20, 2017 - 12:35am PT

hey there say... oh my, please wait... don't give up...

i do not know many folks that have had a good 'save' from
these kinds of situations, but, i have heard
a few stories from others, in my life...

somehow, something happened, and it worked out... sadly,
though, i know it can take years... and as we get older,
we may not have as many young years left, as we hope for...

but, you never know...

hang on long... the tides can always turn...

miracles may be hard to come by, but they are not
unheard of...

maybe a door of help will open before you know it,
or, better than you ever dreamed of...

crankster

Trad climber

No. Tahoe

Jan 20, 2017 - 06:10am PT

Cosmic, hang onto your harness, shoes & chalk bag, maybe a rope and a few runners. Something might change and you could be a belay slave/follower. Best of luck. Don't give up.

guyman

Social climber

Moorpark, CA.

Jan 20, 2017 - 06:29am PT

Hi, don't give up.... climbing will keep you alive...

jonnyrig

climber

Jan 20, 2017 - 06:45am PT

I would gladly make a small donation, if it helps you keep your gear and the opportunity to use it again.

rottingjohnny

Sport climber

Sands Motel , Las Vegas

Jan 20, 2017 - 09:06am PT

Cosmic.....The honorable Paul Ryan , Congressman , speaker of the house , is going to try and eliminate medicare as we know it , or in his words re-structure it...Let's hope for your sake and others that he doesn't succeed...Best of luck on paying off the loan...rj

Happiegrrrl2

Trad climber

Jan 20, 2017 - 10:00am PT

I am sorry for your predicament, Cosmic, and wish you the best.

Of course you must keep your harness, belay device and at least one pair of shoes. You can always climb on your partners gear/rope. Don't forget, TR parties are as much about seeing good friends and meeting new ones as the climbing. And if it really(really) hurts, your belayer can lower you(after razzing you appropirately).

Norton

Social climber

Jan 20, 2017 - 10:18am PT

true

the Republicans now in power are talking about gutting Medicare and just giving seniors
a "voucher" they can use to go buy private, for maximum profit, health insurance

the amount of the voucher I have read is about $7000 for a year coverage, far less then Medicare

but then, all this was well known by the very informed people who voted against their own self interests by voting the Republicans in power again

like Cosmic and Locker, I now have a dreaded pre existing condition with my back problems

Norton

Social climber

Jan 20, 2017 - 12:06pm PT

Ok

Can I suggest someone start a Go Fund Me page for Cosmic, I don't know how to that.

He NEEDS money, some have offered on this thread!

He may be down but not out, what do you think?

Russ Walling

Social climber

from Poofters Froth, Wyoming

Jan 20, 2017 - 12:08pm PT

It would be nice if GoFundMe was used for actual emergencies instead of paying off personal debt. The loaner obviously had the $$ in the first place, so I doubt they are going hungry as a result of Cosmics lagging payment schedule.

Studly

Trad climber

Jan 20, 2017 - 12:40pm PT

Hmmm. Obviously Cosmic, you never got into the light gear phase, except for your loafers. Start a flipping Gofundme page, put your gear back in the closet, and let your brothers of the rope help you out a little. Just do it! Locker said he's doing matching funds everyone, so let's get on this!!

rick sumner

Trad climber

reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska

Jan 20, 2017 - 01:37pm PT

I'm in for a brotherhood of the rope donation. Don't want the gear. Just consider it a future Apple Valley guide fee. Cosmic, shoot me a mailing address and your real full name.

Bad Climber

Trad climber

The Lawless Border Regions

Jan 20, 2017 - 01:58pm PT

Add my name to the list for some more help.

BAd

brotherbbock

climber

Alta Loma, CA

Jan 20, 2017 - 02:04pm PT

Sorry to hear life is beating you down right now. Medical bills are outta control...maybe our fuhrer trump will help you in these sad times.

How about I just kick you in the nuts and you give me your gear? This will keep the pain going but will make you stronger in the end.

WBraun

climber

Jan 20, 2017 - 02:06pm PT

Throw it all in the dumpster.

Useless junk that will never get you to where you really want to go .......

nathanael

climber

Jan 20, 2017 - 02:25pm PT

Only way someone will pay $3500 for that would be out of charity so at that point might as well start the gofundme.
;)

drljefe

climber

El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson

Jan 20, 2017 - 02:26pm PT

Maybe the person who loaned you the money would agree to a gofundme.
I doubt they give a damn where the money comes from.

johntp

Trad climber

socal

Jan 20, 2017 - 02:38pm PT

When and if I sell it in one lump,
I will pay the shipping.

That could be a heavy cost. I recently sent my rack and rope to a friend in Jersey; total shipping and insurance cost was around $300. I used USPS 3 day.

Jon Beck

Trad climber

Oceanside

Jan 20, 2017 - 02:49pm PT

Those bills are fake money. Nobody is out of pocket. The medical corps rack up ridiculous bills knowing full well that they will not get paid, then offset them against profits, it is a tax dodge. What sucks is that insurname companies get the services provided at a grealty reduced price, less than what you get billed. Kinda of like getting underwear on sale at walmart, wearing them till they are loaded up with skid marks and then donating them to Goodwill for a write-off at full retail.

Studly

Trad climber

Jan 20, 2017 - 03:01pm PT

We all have our ups and downs in life Cosmic, why don't you man up, and let some of the more fortunate people who have experienced same sh#t as you, give you a hand? Its just like top roping on a hard climb and falling, that's what the rope is for.
I like your TR's and your bromance with what was her name, and all the other funny posts you do. Im sure Im not alone in this. Time to grab the hand that is offered when you've been knocked down.

johntp

Trad climber

socal

Jan 20, 2017 - 03:14pm PT

^^
What Studly said.

couchmaster

climber

Jan 20, 2017 - 03:22pm PT

^^ Yup, go with Studlys advice ^^ You don't have a $3500 rack my friend. You have a need for $3500 but your rack looks to be worth substantially less than that. Best to you on the health issues, GOFUNDME is a solution to that.

You had back surgery and it screwed you up? That just occurred to my long time climbing partner. He said he expected to be walking within 2 days of the surgery. I called last week and 2 weeks after he's in near unbearable pain. Sucks. Backs just suck.

They suck worse than Locker from all I've heard. :-)

(sorry locker, couldn't resist) GOFUNDME Cosmik, and wish you luck on the back.

Barbarian

climber

Jan 20, 2017 - 03:38pm PT

Hey man - I too have gone through back surgery and understand the pain and frustration.
That said, let me tell you this. I don't want to buy your rack. I already have one. Besides, you're going to need that stuff again some day.
I do, however, want to make a donation towards your medical expenses.
This isn't charity. This is a brother wanting to help another brother. I'm not rich, but I learned how to share a long time ago.
PM me or call me. I know you have the number.

Barbarian

johntp

Trad climber

socal

Jan 20, 2017 - 03:45pm PT

Cosmic-

We have had a number of fundraisers for people that have needed help. I don't consider less of them because they reached out for help. We are a family here; we may disagree on occasion, but in the end we support each other.