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10b4me
Trad climber
California
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Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 18, 2006 - 12:25am PT
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Thanks Werner for all you do; and thanks for the route beta when we need it.
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10b4me
Trad climber
California
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 18, 2006 - 12:36am PT
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I'll save him the trouble of having to say it:
"STFU, you're embarrassing me!"
:-)
Keep the MAGIC alive, WonderBrawn!
eKat
hey Kath, I know :)
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WBraun
climber
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Dec 18, 2006 - 01:14am PT
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Thanks Kathy
Kill this thread .......
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Dec 18, 2006 - 01:18am PT
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Lest we not forget; where would Ouch be without Werner?
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aldude
climber
Monument Manor
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Dec 18, 2006 - 01:39am PT
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Not so fast there Werner - time to feel the love! heh heh. Did you ever find those mummies?
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Dec 18, 2006 - 02:03am PT
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Werner who?
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Dec 18, 2006 - 02:12am PT
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I appreciate and enjoy reading Werner's posts. I feel he says much without using many words;.....a true man of wisdom. His climbing career is impressive and greatly respected in my eyes. I don't know Werner personally, though we shot hoops once about 25 years ago behind the Chevron station in The Meadows;...I know Tucker knows him well, has worked on rescues and such with Werner, and has great respect for him too. It's nice to be appreciated and respected by your peers, which Werner is.
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Dec 18, 2006 - 02:20am PT
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'President’s Call to Service Award' - humbug - he'd be a nobody without the international noteriety provided by Ouch!s selfless efforts.
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sling512
Trad climber
Chicago
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Dec 18, 2006 - 09:26am PT
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Heil Werner! May I never meet him when he is working!
-sling the boy wonder
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T2
climber
Cardiff by the sea
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Dec 18, 2006 - 09:54am PT
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Cheers Warner, You truly are a class act, thanks for all you have contributed to our tribe.
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426
Sport climber
Buzzard Point, TN
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Dec 18, 2006 - 11:04am PT
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"not von braun, just braun plz"...take care of yourself (and the rescue)
i like that old pic of running out the meatgrinder...
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Dec 18, 2006 - 11:18am PT
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thanks Werner
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junior
Trad climber
Modesto. CA
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Dec 18, 2006 - 11:53am PT
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Hey Werner thanks for dragging me up all those classics. Take care see you in the spring. Terry
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Mimi
climber
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Dec 18, 2006 - 01:08pm PT
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He is the hub, we are the spokes. Things just don't spin properly without you in the center. Rock on!
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Mom
Social climber
So Cal
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Dec 18, 2006 - 03:32pm PT
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Werner - we are all indebited to your knowledge, your wisdom, your strength, and your love of life.... thank you for sharing all with us...
By the way, are you getting my forwards from the kids???
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Dec 18, 2006 - 03:52pm PT
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okay, I knew it had to be That, Werner;
How he's managed to hold onto that monocle all these years through the endurance pitch, let alone the Harding slot, is beyond me!
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elcapfool
Big Wall climber
hiding in plain sight
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Dec 18, 2006 - 03:54pm PT
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Om Nom Shivaya.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Dec 18, 2006 - 04:00pm PT
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Hearing aids AND a monocle?
I don't think I want to know what's at the other end of the bionic Werner.....lol
cheers bro
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Dec 18, 2006 - 04:06pm PT
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"otto, parts?"
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Ouch!
climber
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Dec 18, 2006 - 06:18pm PT
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Without Werner, I would be a bigger nobody.
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Dog
climber
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Dec 18, 2006 - 08:14pm PT
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Ah Hell,
Werner, you are a great guy! Accept it!
Always good to see you up there,
Will
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TYeary
Mountain climber
Calif.
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Dec 18, 2006 - 09:58pm PT
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Namaste, Werner.
Tony
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Dec 18, 2006 - 10:05pm PT
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Werner has the wisdom derived from experience and deliberate contemplation.
Werner has Bear 46 as his personal psychic advisor.
Werner can kick Chuck Norris' ass.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Dec 18, 2006 - 11:11pm PT
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Hell, even 46 can kick Chuck Norris' ass.
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Dec 18, 2006 - 11:30pm PT
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I won't let Werner down by posting to this thread but I won't let myself down by failing to post to it.
Much Love
karl
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ground_up
Trad climber
mt. hood /baja
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Dec 19, 2006 - 12:00am PT
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A book about Werner's life and experiences would be very compelling reading. So many stories.
Proceeds could buy alot of twinkies. Am I wrong?
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Dec 19, 2006 - 12:25am PT
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Yeah. For sure
Werner's typing has come a long way since he started. Come on man, write something. You can sneak in some wisdom for the ages and make it good karma too.
PEace
Karl
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Ouch!
climber
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Dec 19, 2006 - 04:07am PT
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Dec 19, 2006 - 05:52am PT
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Uh, oh - this will be remembered as the thread when Ouch! went all Disney on us...
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dirtbag
climber
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Apr 17, 2007 - 04:37pm PT
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Bump
Werner deserves to be re-appreciated!
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder
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Apr 17, 2007 - 04:39pm PT
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we love you even if you don't go to silly old woodson.
thanks for putting up with me.
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Ouch!
climber
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Apr 17, 2007 - 06:16pm PT
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Cool picture! Looks like some nice folks there.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Apr 17, 2007 - 06:50pm PT
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Who can't appreciate this?
Back of Soul Survivor calender.
Ken
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bvb
Social climber
flagstaff arizona
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Apr 17, 2007 - 07:09pm PT
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classic phil bard photo?
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Apr 17, 2007 - 07:21pm PT
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That is correct Walleye. I believe it was the 1990 calender but would have to find it to verify.
Ken
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Apr 17, 2007 - 07:27pm PT
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Werner and Merry.
Werner in his race car.
Ken
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Apr 17, 2007 - 08:05pm PT
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guess you don't have to know someone to appreciate and thank em.
So.. Thanks Werner
and Merry
Peace
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Nohea
Trad climber
Aiea,Hi
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Apr 17, 2007 - 08:07pm PT
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Yea, what a help that guy is. Has answered many questions of mine off this site and they have been more helpful than that guy that told me not to pen mark the halfway point of my ropes but to just put a small nick in the sheath. That didn’t work out so well, but all of WB’s have. Thank You Mr. Braun!
Aloha,
wil
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Donny... the OHHH!- Riginal
Sport climber
the bolt belay on Delicate Arch
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Apr 17, 2007 - 08:14pm PT
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Werner = Best Guy Ever (mathematical proof available upon request)
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder
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Apr 17, 2007 - 08:15pm PT
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he is the hub
we are the spokes
thanks mimi, that puts it into perfect perspective.
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bachar
Gym climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Apr 19, 2009 - 08:03pm PT
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Werner,
I just found these oldies but goodies...
From easiest to hardest, according to Werner (if I remember correctly)....
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rincon
Trad climber
SoCal
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Apr 19, 2009 - 08:12pm PT
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Man, you guys used to have way too much free time.
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Russ Walling
Gym climber
Vulva, Wyoming
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Apr 19, 2009 - 09:56pm PT
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That sure is a nice VW bus behind him...... now give back my tire iron!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Apr 19, 2009 - 10:04pm PT
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Excellent stuff!
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bachar
Gym climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Apr 19, 2009 - 10:07pm PT
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I should have got WB to balance one of those burnt up dolls that were in da' bus....damn....
Better toss this into the WB mix for the sake of historical record...
WB cruisin' Goldfinger, 5.12a, Tuolumne Meadows, August 1981.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Apr 19, 2009 - 10:19pm PT
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hahaha - banana is harder to balance than a bike!
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bachar
Gym climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Apr 19, 2009 - 10:22pm PT
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I remember Werner said, "Bananas are quicker".
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jstan
climber
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Apr 19, 2009 - 10:27pm PT
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You know you are in a sweet spot in space.time when you find a thread quoting OUCH! saying how nice some other people are.
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bachar
Gym climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Apr 19, 2009 - 10:52pm PT
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"He who speaks, does not know. He who knows, does not speak."
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junior
Trad climber
Modesto. CA
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Apr 19, 2009 - 11:20pm PT
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Thanks again for dragging my butt up so many classics Werner.
Terry
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Slakkey
Trad climber
From a Quiet Place by the Lake
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Apr 19, 2009 - 11:21pm PT
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I am sure that Werner looks at this and just lets it go by, Yes, He is a good person. But he is just a person just like you and I. Werner I admire what you have done but I dont need to worship you. Carry on mate.You have done so much.
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Apr 20, 2009 - 12:53am PT
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Actually anyone that has soloed Astroman I worship. Hail Werner!!
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Fletcher
Trad climber
the end of the world as we know it, & I feel fine.
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Apr 20, 2009 - 01:49am PT
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Those are some awesome photos JB... made my night!
You guys sure knew how to entertain yourselves.. who needs cable with that?
Eric
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 20, 2009 - 08:45am PT
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hey there, say, werner, ol' wbraun... and MERRY!... AND CAT, TOO!
GOD BLESS! and much appreication, your way...
have a happy nice time, in yosemite, in all that do!...
*cat, too!
:)
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Apr 20, 2009 - 08:46am PT
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Werner,
One of my heros from the way back machine!
I'll always be grateful for when you hooked me up with the beta for the 3rd ascent of Tribal Rite.
You thought I wouldn't like it because of all the copperheading. But you fed me info anyway.
I loved the route and I've always enjoyed seeing you.
I hope I get to see you again soon.
Bruce
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Apr 20, 2009 - 09:41am PT
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Yay for WERNER!!!!111111
Keep away from those twinkies!!!!!111111
Stories, please!!!!!111111
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Jun 22, 2009 - 12:21am PT
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Bump for one of my heroes.
Werner, you the man!
I have such fond memories of watching and listening to you back in the day. We first met in 77.
I'll never forget.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Jun 22, 2009 - 01:04am PT
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Love to Merry and WBraun.....hope to get to know you better in the now..... like in September at Facelift. If not now then certainly in the later. You are both special! Peace and Joy, Lynne
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Jobee
Social climber
El Portal
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Jun 22, 2009 - 03:49pm PT
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-A memory.
I'm twenty years young and I am bleeding my way up Mark Chapmans lead of "Five and Dime" at Reeds. As I near the top my cupped hands begin to slid up and down the wider section of the crack, the feet begin to paddle, and power begins to fail.
I look upward and see two things, more of this dreaded size, and Werner Braun! He stands above me unroped on the grainy, sloping, treacherous cliffs edge completely at ease with himself and his world around him. His long blonde hair blows wildly in the summer wind, hands are placed comfortably on his hips, his eye's fixed on me and my obvious slippery situation.
I push down the queasy feeling in my belly, dig yet a little deeper and hear through my grunting panting self Werner's strong confident voice say:
"don't think about the pain, don't think about the pain"
As I slough off the cliff and onto the rope I glance at the eight holes marking the spot where my knuckles had once been reflecting.
1. Darn, I just failed to second Five and Dime.
2. I won't be climbing for a few days due to self inflicted injury. (tapeless days)
3. I'm really scared dangling on the end of this old rope, on this steep cliff side, with Werner smiling over the side in the summer breeze as though rope is not a necessity!
To this day I often hear Werner's encouraging voice in my mind saying:
"don't think about the pain, don't think about the pain"
This voice has not only pulled me through many challenging moments while rock climbing but also through the many hurdles of my life time.
Thanks Werner, you are the best!
Jo Whitford
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Jun 22, 2009 - 04:04pm PT
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Nice Jobee,...nice.
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graniteclimber
Trad climber
Nowhere
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Mar 17, 2010 - 11:30pm PT
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Bumping this thread! Werner's The Man!
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jstan
climber
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Mar 17, 2010 - 11:53pm PT
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So here we have Mtn Dog and 10b4me to thank for a thread that is as good as it gets.
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mountain dog
Trad climber
over the hills and far away
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Mar 18, 2010 - 12:52am PT
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As the guy who started the controversy last night I would like to let the ST community know I give my regards to Werner. I still stand by my earlier words though. Yes they were harsh, but as Werner admits he can be harsh too. We all can be unreasonable at times. My intent was to incite spirited dialogue, and that happened to some extent. I regret that it brought out anger in people. I have learned a valuable lesson.
I hope this can be a turning point for a change to positive vibes for the future of this site. I don't think it can get much worse. If things get negative here again, I will hopefully not be a part of it.
Thanks Werner for being exactly who you are.
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aspendougy
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Mar 18, 2010 - 01:30am PT
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The actual correct German pronunciation is more like "Veah Nach" (not a full h though) not wer-ner. Thanks for Werner's Wiggles, I enjoyed that climb.
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go-B
climber
This side of Heaven
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Mar 18, 2010 - 07:39pm PT
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You Rock, and I salute you!
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jstan
climber
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Mar 18, 2010 - 07:44pm PT
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Dog:
It comes and goes in cycles. Werner offered some of the best advice I have not been able to follow.
"You got to let people be who they are."
You have to trust the people
and go with them.
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wack-N-dangle
Gym climber
the ground up
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Oct 20, 2010 - 10:13pm PT
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Just a bump. I don't really know my a##hole from a ringlock, but I used to enjoy climbing some. Also, I appreciate many of the stories shared here.
It is not always that way, but I've been lucky to experience the friendliness of strangers, both locals and foreigners, who shared a common interest in tying into a rope and getting up high.
Anyway, just a bump for the more positive...
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Oct 30, 2011 - 10:03pm PT
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I was going to post this to the other thread, but I thought this is a good thread to bump for a good man
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go-B
climber
Sozo
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Oct 30, 2011 - 10:06pm PT
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Werner to the rescue, sweet!
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Jennie
Trad climber
Elk Creek, Idaho
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Oct 30, 2011 - 10:35pm PT
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You ARE appreciated, Werner !
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Apr 22, 2012 - 03:04am PT
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Werner is the "zen jester" of supertopo (among many other things).
And we love him for it.
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Apr 22, 2012 - 12:22pm PT
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Werner is what some of us need to forget. No love. No hate.
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Off White
climber
Tenino, WA
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Apr 22, 2012 - 09:06pm PT
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Werner needs to open a hot dog stand, call it "Werner's Wienies", you know, so he can make us one with everything.
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mctwisted
Trad climber
e.p.
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Apr 22, 2012 - 10:37pm PT
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Werner your the best, always a great comrade! Thanks for all your patience and wisdom over the years
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zBrown
Ice climber
chingadero de chula vista
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+2 for Hartouni
and Happy Birthday Herr Braun.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Oct 28, 2014 - 09:26am PT
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Whenever Braun discusses an SAR operation, well, that's when ST becomes the best website in the world. Always wish I could hear more of his tales.
Second that. Unfortunately I had to meet Herr Braun when he and his merry band were putting me in a stretcher! But I'd really like to hear some more tales of SAR - the good, the bad and the ugly - from the smoking duck point of view.
But knowing Werner, he is probably studiously ignoring this thread and waiting for it to go away again.
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Fossil climber
Trad climber
Atlin, B. C.
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Oct 29, 2014 - 12:50pm PT
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Climbers, NPS and ST are all lucky to have Werner bridging the gaps. Love the dry humor and the great rescue reports. Lots of respect for WB.
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Oct 29, 2014 - 01:10pm PT
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Hope I don't meet him while he is on duty. Glad to have people like him on SAR. Guy probably can pluck someone off the wall and make them pissed their pants with his humor. Well at least I think he has a good sense of humor at times. All the best!
Have to also mention the good routes he and his partners contributed to the community. Awesome stuff! Stay healthy.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Oct 29, 2014 - 01:45pm PT
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The intelligent class far exceeds the idiots.
The intelligent class far exceeds the idiots.
The intelligent class far exceeds the idiots.
The intelligent class far exceeds the idiots.
The intelligent class far exceeds the idiots.
The intelligent class far exceeds the idiots.
BWA HA HA hahahaaa!!!!!
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Oct 29, 2014 - 01:54pm PT
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when I talked of his saving people on an other thread (things and God vs science)the one called 'DrF' lost his head!! Did you have the last post Mr Braun??It's the ducks fault, the duck did it
he ran off C frye
you don't need a reason
His Insight is,some times, the stoic voice of old school common sense
It is good to listen and take Werner's advice.
thank you
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zBrown
Ice climber
Brujò de la Playa
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Apr 15, 2015 - 09:33pm PT
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Trying to get it up to 100 before it gets frozen:
“They're talking about things of which they don't have the slightest understanding, anyway. It's only because of their stupidity that they're able to be so sure of themselves.”
― Franz Kafka
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Kalimon
Social climber
Ridgway, CO
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Apr 15, 2015 - 09:49pm PT
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Solid 12a(?) trad in 1981 . . . do the math. 14a today possibly.
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L
climber
California dreamin' on the farside of the world..
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Apr 16, 2015 - 06:40am PT
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Have a nice day, Werner!
:-)
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zBrown
Ice climber
Brujò de la Playa
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Apr 16, 2015 - 01:06pm PT
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Type of guy who ought to be up for naturalization.
103 - my work is done hear.
Cryogenically yours,
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dhayan
climber
los angeles, ca
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Apr 17, 2015 - 11:45am PT
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probably the supertopian that i'd most like to climb with... though there are many.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 17, 2015 - 11:55am PT
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He climbs
He discourses
He rescues
He pays taxes
What's not to like?
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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May 19, 2015 - 11:30am PT
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the boys in the factory say you must have a hard job ..
maybe one of these days I can shake your hand then get you to autograph my very own Red Roper guide.Love you werner!
Hope you have a good day..
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10b4me
Social climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 19, 2015 - 12:21pm PT
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Kill this thread .......
I don't know how.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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May 19, 2015 - 12:24pm PT
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Werner is THE most experienced Valley climber.
Period
And very enjoyable part of Super Topo.
John
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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May 19, 2015 - 01:16pm PT
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I appreciate the fact that he is still alive. So many others that pushed the envelope are not.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 19, 2015 - 04:34pm PT
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hey there say, werner... just stepping in to say my appreciations to you, once again...
i don't know you in person, yet, but i am honored to know you through the taco...
thank you for all you do for the yosemite and climbers...
you 'came up through the park' and are now PARKED in the park for a reason:
you belong in yosemite, and where meant for it...
appreciations, to you!
and three cheers! ...
hope to meet you someday... :)
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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May 19, 2015 - 05:19pm PT
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He won't be around here if Crankloon has anything to say about it. ;-)
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zBrown
Ice climber
Brujò de la Playa y Perrito Ruby
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May 19, 2015 - 06:08pm PT
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With all this appreciation, I wish der gute mann would have let me and my pardners take that BraunBox Company public.
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this just in
climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
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May 19, 2015 - 07:41pm PT
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Werner is a legend. I can't imagine this forum without him and would love to shake his hand someday. I felt honored to be called an idiot by him when I said I think someone will free solo El Cap someday, haha.
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