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Ouch!
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jul 8, 2007 - 01:59pm PT
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Thats a Lowe blow Ouch.
Have you desserted your senses?
I'll be whipped if I can top that.
When I asked if you wanted to do some bowls,...
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nita
climber
chico ca
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Believe it or not, I love Jello, and I'm not a Mormon. Maybe it's a childhood thing,and please don't tell me what the ingredients are.
As far as the Supertopo flavor of Jello....Well- it's the best..
Jello, I have never met ya, but...You are the man, love your presents and Presence.
Presence, being present at hand.
Presents,v, make a gift,exhibit,put forward.
Jello, Thank you-for your stories....Your a Mensch, a person of integrity and honor.....Salud .. nita ;-)
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reddirt
climber
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you are always well thought of & will especially be so when I gasp my way up here in a few weeks ; P
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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My generation of climbers were led, inspired, motivated, and schooled by Jeff and others like him who throughout the 70's, 80', and 90's who were out there doing stuff , going places, and getting the job done. It helped me see just what unlimited possibilities we all had with the right attitude, gear, motivation, drive, and a little bit of luck thrown in for good measure. I never climbed even close to the level that Jeff climbed at, but his influence on myself and my generation of climbers was strong and big. I appreciated this greatly, and my respect for "Jello" is great. I also appreciated that fact that I, as well as alot of our generation of climbers, have been able to climb freely all over the place, and have survived our experiences (knock on wood) ...at least so far. Thank you Jeff for all that you have given, and continue to give, to the climbing world and community. And he did it without too much horn blowing, flag waving, or chest-beating......awesome.
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paganmonkeyboy
Trad climber
the blighted lands of hatu
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...and he's so gosh darned nice, too ! seriously jello, thank you for all you've given us...
(lol ron ;-) )
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John Moosie
climber
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Jello Rocks !!!
Nita...maybe spelled "presence" :-)
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nita
climber
chico ca
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Thanks Moosie, I have a bit of dyslexia, sometime things come out wrong....I still mean Presents, Jello's gift of words-writing, gifts to the climbing community,gift of integrity , and so much more. ;-)
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Oli
Trad climber
Fruita, Colorado
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No reason not to chime in on my vote for Jello, my friend Jeff, with whom I shared a podium a couple weeks ago. You have an amazing list of accomplishments, and as they say you are a good guy on top of all that climbing.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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It is prescience.
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John Moosie
climber
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prescient |?pre sh (?)?nt; ?pr?-| adjective having or showing knowledge of events before they take place : a prescient warning.
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presence |?prez?ns| noun the state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing
PHRASES
make one's presence felt have a strong and obvious effect or influence on others or on a situation.
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Jello is prescient in that he feels the consequences of actions and therefore can intuit correct action. He makes his presence felt by being kind, generous, grateful and vigorous.
This is still not what I think Nita means. I think she is trying to say that he brings great gifts to this forum and to life. I agree with her. I think she wants to say that his presence comes with these great gifts, but I don't know if there is a word for that.
Jello Rocks but isn't rocky.
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
St. Looney
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Another vote for Jello. So happy to have been able to spend some time with him at Sushifest! :)
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Standing Strong
Trad climber
making desirable discoveries by accident
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jellowe is appreciated by me, too. thanks for all you contribute here. holla!
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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...and he said that famous line about having the most fun!
Just kidding, Jello....
I met Jeff at SushiFest, and he is a sweetie. We are lucky to have him on the Taco/Supertopia, and we, as climbers, have been lucky to have him as a leading light and inspiration.
Here's to Jello!
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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I heard he approaches 15 year old girls and talks them into making videos with him,..
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Incredible!
What an amazing, supportive bunch of good people you are. I was ready for a good laugh when I saw Ouch's byline on this thread title and of course I wasn't dissappointed. But the following posts are really something...humbling. Thank you all for making my day, and week, and month!
All of this makes me think about the thread on Karma. Whether you subscribe to the idea or not, it does seem that you often get back what you give to the universe, not always immediately and often in subtle ways that might not seem to have any direct connection to your actions.
My brother, Greg, who is a heartless sod (knott!), teases me by saying I must have done some awful things in a past life to have earned some of the challenges I've had to deal with. He means it humorously, but he and I both know there's some truth behind his ribbing. Especially these last few years, being with my mother as she dealt with constant pain and losing a son to an overdose, never complaining and finally passing with all her enormous dignity intact, have been formative for me. I'm a born-again spiritual pilgrim, and it's making me a better person.
Greg also says my soul must be going for some sort of advanced degree in this particular life. He's right. I'm always biting off more than I could reasonably expect myself to chew. Even with my physical powers diminished to a fraction of what they once were, I can't stop myself from getting involved in projects and relationships that a wiser person would consider to be doomed from the get-go. From somewhere, however, the energy comes to keep forging ahead. This thread is an example of that. Collectively and individually you've filled my fuel tanks to the top. I hope I can do something similar for all of you, someday.
-ThankfulJelloInManyFlavors
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WBraun
climber
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Thanks for the nice post above Jeff.
I really happy that you are here ......
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bvb
Social climber
flagstaff arizona
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"1978. Latok I. North Ridge."
nuthin' else to say, kids. every time i start to think i was badass and all up on in back in tha muthafukkin' day, i recite those words.
i could go on, but....why bother? jello will take his place amongst the handful of giants who will still be remembered, revered, and, most important, serve as an inspiration to those who choose to follow the path, ages hence.
hat's off, bro. you and your posse defined hardcore for us. the inheritors of the mantle, the keepers of the flame, the passers of the torch.
werd up, beotches.
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Look at you guys, continuing to build me up, make me feel good.
Thanks...
-Jeff
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Standing Strong
Trad climber
making desirable discoveries by accident
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build me up! build me up buttercup, bay-baaa-aaay
jello + supertopo = !!!
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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What all those people said, esp Mr gordon. Of all the people I was chagrined to not meet @ sushifest he was far and away, one of them!!
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Gunks Guy
Trad climber
Rhinebeck, NY
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Jello,
Your deeds are larger than life yet you carry yourself on ST with an understated dignity. Your writing thrills and inspires. You manage to always come across full of positive energy -- and that's not an easy thing to do on an internet forum. Thanks for contributing here.
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scuffy b
climber
Bates Creek
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Jeff, regarding your accomplishments in the realm of climbing
and designing, it should go without saying that what everyone
is saying goes without saying,
but I want to say I Really Love what your write on this forum.
Your insights have been a great blessing for us.
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wack-N-dangle
Gym climber
the ground up
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Thanks for all the contributions. There are times when I feel a slight sinking before a climb, when sitting on the couch and thinking about all the things I have to do to get to where I want to be. Still, after beginning, or getting outside, I've repeatedly found it rewarding. I don't live in that place always. Still, more often than not the photos and stories posted here are inspirational, even when I have other obligations or plans.
How is the fund raising for the Ice Park coming?
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the Fet
Knackered climber
A bivy sack in the secret campground
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Jello Shot.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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It was a rare pleasure to meet and talk with Jeff at sushifest, and visit him in Ogden afterward. And to swap messages on occasion.
We're both still trying to figure out where we've met previously.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Right on Jeff.
Great productivity on your end.
Nice to have you aboard & thanks for posting up the riches!
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Gene
climber
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"1978. Latok I. North Ridge."
With Dengue Fever to keep it fair.
It took me six month to fully get over Dengue. At sea level.
And the man is even greater than the myth.
There's always room for Jello!
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Very pleased to have Jello here. Even if he was a newbie climber, his contributions would be honored, valuable and showing true humanity.
Peace
Karl
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pc
climber
East of Seattle
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Skoal to Jello!
Science experiment #1 - What happens if you try to freeze jello? Nuthin. Keeps on jigglin. (er...and talking to himself;)
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johnboy
Trad climber
Can't get here from there
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Jeff
You'll never know how many nobodys like me from little climbing areas around the globe you inspired. Though I'm just a year or 2 behind you, many of my dreams and goals in life were reinforced by reading about you doing them. Reading your post here on Taco screams of the humble person you are and is just the topping on the flavor of jello that you are.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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She looks pretty jewish to me.
(and I bet thats not the first time Jello has been in that position,...)
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dirtbag
climber
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Woo-hoo, cheers to Jello!
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fowweezer
Trad climber
Pleasant Grove, UT
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Jello,
There was a picture of you and Greg L. in Alpinist several issues back. A route where you broke your ankle, with Greg and Michael Kennedy. They went on to climb the Infinite Spur after you got evac'd.
That picture is the best one I've ever seen in that magazine, and there have been some good ones. Crazy wavy beard, semi-serious expressions despite the serious situation, big aviators. I always thought, "Damn, I want to BE Jeff Lowe."
I still do.
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Handjam Belay
Gym climber
expat from the truth
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echoing BVB's post. The enormity Jello's vision always takes my breath away.
Cheers to Jello shots!
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Ouch!
climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 9, 2007 - 03:40pm PT
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Jello strikes me as a really cool dude whose great sense of humor is not corrupted by ego.
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Jello...to me you are in the rare air of Gill and a few other climbers who "who walk the walk" and do it with a kind gentle spirit.
Later, Bob
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Hootervillian
climber
the Hooterville World-Guardian
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i only know what i've read. for me, the climbing part is second to the integrity it takes to continue to speak up and take a stand despite being a legend.
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Well Jeff, back in the '70s I remember our little band from Southern Illinois reading about your exploits and trying to get our pointy little heads around how one might even approach biting, let alone chewing, the sort of things you were swallowing whole at a pretty ravenous rate. Plotting to leave our cozy warm hollers to climb things that rose up from the earth instead of sinking into it just plain made us shiver, shrivel, and want to crawl back in our holes - but we sure enjoyed reading about all your vertical meanderings...
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jeff, whadya think? Isn't Joe a kick?
Joe you have a way! Sorry I didn't get to visit longer at the SF.
So who has a climbing story where they found themselves saying "What would Jeff Lowe do?"
(for me thats usually when I say, "Uh oh, not me!" and pull out the drill. lol)
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maldaly
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Ron...You've used a drill?
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Duke
Social climber
PSP
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Haven't met him but from what I have read deserves a bump.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Not as often as people give me credit for Mal.
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Really, this is very nice, like showering in a soft warm rain, or surfing a rainbow with seabirds cawing in a somehow sonorous way as they ride the wind on either side of your head.
I gotta finish my "...companion" story. You folks have earned it, and I'm curious as to how it's going to end, as well.
-Jello
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Probably best not to ask why the rain is warm Jeff.
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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But Ron, it is warm...and yellow...and smells kind of pugent, too. HAHAHA! Now don't you try to rain on my parade, Ronbo, or I'll take my pitons and go home.
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ground_up
Trad climber
mt. hood /baja
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Just last week I was thumbing through an older AAJ('92) and Lowe and behold the man himself soloing a new route on the Eiger...what a great read!
As the kids would say , " that is sick dude"....or is it " ill"
Toasting a cold one to you Mr. Lowe
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bvb
Social climber
flagstaff arizona
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hey mal, i just got word you've opted out. look babe i just informed the dominatrix -- whose parents, my IN-LAWS, will be here all weekend from new york -- that i'm ducking out come hell or high water for the fest. major stink-eye has ensued, but hell, a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.....
(ten'll get ya twenty she ditches her parents to go...)
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nature
climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Ron can't tell the difference between a golden chisel and a drill.
I just got off the phone with BVB. He asked who will be at sushifest. I tossed out a few names that didn't get him excited and then mentioned Jeff's name. That got him going. Seems like appreciation to me.
I'm really looking forward to this sushifest. At the last one I was really busy. With this one I have way more time and am way more relaxed. I'm looking forward to hanging out with people and getting to know them better - Jeff is really high up on the list of folks I hope to hang with.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Mal: "Ron...You've used a drill?"
Shoeless Ron, exposed. Hmmm...
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Jul 10, 2007 - 03:21am PT
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Ron,
You guys were working too damn hard and long at the SF - good fun, but I'd still like to make it down and get out on some rock with you - maybe this fall...
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reddirt
climber
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Jul 10, 2007 - 03:41am PT
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Jello-
PM sent earlier, but it not be making it through your spam filters.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jul 10, 2007 - 09:08am PT
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Nah, he just took his pitons and went home (for an umbrella?)
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Mees
climber
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Jul 10, 2007 - 06:10pm PT
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I've never had the pleasure to meet Jello but one winter during my first season of ice, I think I may have read Waterall Ice about 100 times. It was my bible and I felt very close to the author. his wisdom and passion for the craft bled through those pages. A friend had some Latok gear which I was able to use a few times, he let me try some pants, think they were called the Salapets(sp) to this day they are still the very best ice climbing pants I've ever worn. Don't remember going to any climbing areas out west that didn't have a Lowe route or 5. Here's to a living legend that has given so much to the climbing community. words don't really do you justice
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michaellane
climber
Spokane, WA
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Jul 11, 2007 - 03:40pm PT
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Jeff Lowe was one of the very first famous climbers I ever heard about back when I started climbing and began learning about the big boys who shaped our sport. When I finally got to meet him some years later and actually work with him, I felt like I was meeting Mohammed Ali or Michael Jordan or something. He seemed mythic. Not so, of course ... he's very much a "normal" guy. Even though he's had world-class success, he remains approachable, humble and gentle in spirit. Class act, Jello ... glad to know you.
--ML
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Doug Robinson
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Jul 11, 2007 - 04:42pm PT
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Remember our trip to Ama Dablam in '79?
First and last to the Great Ranges for me.
(Got dangerously stupid in that thin air.)
First for that upstart Kloberdanz Kid, David Brashears.
Just another jaunt for Jello, the Energizer Bunny of the Khumbu.
Humble you certainly are. I love you for that, just for starters.
But only second place for humility on that trip.
No one could top our fearless leader, Tom Frost.
Humility aside, you did rather shine at route setting.
Could often figure it was you, even a mile away above base camp, stringing out the fixed line. (Shooting film made that mile of evil polypro water ski rope a necessary compromise.)
Without stringing those spools, you would have alpined it up and down long since, and ambled across the valley to worthier north faces. Eventually got there though.
When I finally did tag the summit and ooze back down (descending being the best Jello imitation I could muster), you were kind enough not to remind my wiped-out self of brash talk about accompanying you on that solo jaunt up the SW face, one day all the way up and back down to our camp 3. "Yeah, it was a bit harder than I thought. Had to hang the pick of my axe on rock edges a few times there at about 20,000'." That was before we had a name for dry tooling.
Salud, Brother! It's great to share this Super space with you.
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L
climber
A Light Glider on a Rising Thermal
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Jul 11, 2007 - 06:55pm PT
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Jello,
You're the hottest looking guy to ever put on a woman's floral swimsuit top and cut-off shorts up to your...er...you know.....tan line.
But as handsome as you are on the outside, your inner beauty is even more spectacular. The words you write on SuperTopo are filled with insight, generousity of spirit, and an honesty in dealing with the vicissitudes of life that few of your peers share.
It's obvious the first half of your life has been a rolicking adventure; it appears the second half is shaping up for more of the same. No sidelined-spectator-sports for you, my friend!
Thank you, Jello, for shining the light for all of us.
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hobo_dan
Social climber
Minnesota
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Jul 11, 2007 - 08:55pm PT
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Jeff: We've never met but heres how you influenced me
First frameless pack
Hummingbirds and Big Birds
Every place i ever climbed you and yours had already been there.
You helped pave the way for a lot of people who did not think that climbs could be done in winter or on long steep ice and the stories that I've read about Latok-Amazing.
I've enjoyed reading your letters on this thread.
Thanks and all the best
Dan
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Jul 12, 2007 - 02:24am PT
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No, Kim, YOU'RE the best; as is L, and DR, Hobo, Tar-man,Hanklor and so on and so on. This mutual fascination we have for steep places opens our senses to each other. We can begin to see or sense the truth behind the facade called reality.
Werner, of course, is one of my personal heroes. But heroes, too, are a facade.
-JelloLove
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philo
Trad climber
boulder, co.
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Jul 12, 2007 - 09:16am PT
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Jello wrote; This thread is an example of that. Collectively and individually you've filled my fuel tanks to the top. I hope I can do something similar for all of you, someday.
You already have many times!
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goatboy smellz
climber
colorado
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Jul 12, 2007 - 01:35pm PT
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Sung to the Doobie Brothers Jesus is Just Alright
Jello is just alright with me, jello is just alright, oh yeah
Jello is just alright with me, jello is just alright
I don't care what they may say
I don't care what they may do
I don't care what they may say
Jello is just alright, oh yeah
Jello is just alright
Jello is just alright with me, jello is just alright, oh yeahhhhh!!!
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Jul 12, 2007 - 01:49pm PT
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hahahaha.
Good one Goatster.
We love ya El Jeffe.
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426
Sport climber
Buzzard Point, TN
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Jul 12, 2007 - 05:02pm PT
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they call him mello jello...
keep up the werk.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jul 13, 2007 - 12:21am PT
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Jeff,
before I take your picture could I get you to take the tiara off?
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Oli
Trad climber
Fruita, Colorado
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Jul 13, 2007 - 04:46am PT
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That can't be Jello. Last I was with him, he had perfect teeth. Nor is he that old. He looks as young as ever, but for the canes. Why are so many people saying so many nice things about him and never rake him over the coals, the way they do me? Makes me want to solo the Eiger. Even my friend Kim Miller comes to the thread, with good words, but says nothing on my thread. I'm jellous.
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scuffy b
climber
Bates Creek
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Jul 13, 2007 - 11:27am PT
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It's a picture of his camera bags, Pat. The model is Mr.
Cosmic.
Apparently part of your Karma involves being a target.
You react, so there is always somebody willing to toss a barb
your way and see what happens. Raked over the coals may be
putting things a bit strongly (of course, I'm not the one being
raked).
Toss barbs at Jello, and what happens? They are absorbed, force
is dissipated, they lose their sting. The futility of the act is
recognized
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reddirt
climber
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Jul 13, 2007 - 11:32am PT
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ok c'mon Ouch! & Co, do yer thing:
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golsen
Social climber
kennewick, wa
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Jul 13, 2007 - 11:36am PT
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Throw a hook into jello and it just comes back at ya when ya reel it in.
Now just for kicks though, this is strange, try it yourself. Google pics for Jeff Lowe and this is number 1.
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golsen
Social climber
kennewick, wa
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Jul 13, 2007 - 11:38am PT
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This is number 2, which may be expected, but that first one? sheesh.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jul 13, 2007 - 12:16pm PT
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Ouch is in rehab.
And those aren't CANES. They're just really long nut tools.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jul 13, 2007 - 12:52pm PT
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Not that kind of rehab.
He made racist comments about bear 46.
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Oli
Trad climber
Fruita, Colorado
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Jul 13, 2007 - 05:22pm PT
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Why would I not respond to you, cosmic crag? I'm not that mean, really. I'm friendly. I'll respond to anyone who has anything basically intelligent to say. I only would cut out that projectile vomit, you know, that feeling of being the priest in the Exorcist and suddenly the face is full of pea soup? To censure something, "it" has to be "something," and those posts are "nothing."
Thanks for the compliment about chess. I have not played for a while. My last tournament, I won the Fruita championship (not an impressive achievement), and before that -- in two other tournaments in Fort Collins and Boulder -- I beat five experts and a master (or was it two? I can' remember), tying for second both times (I goofed and got two draws, which allowed a senior master to place first). But I've mostly given it up and can't remember how the pieces move. Royal has never beaten me, and he's still mad at me about it. He once was a move from mating me, but he didn't see I had a secret mate that came first. I hated to do it to him, but he's won many times at his own kind of chess as that leering psychological figure of Yosemite. I am a rank beginner compared to Alekhine.
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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Jul 13, 2007 - 05:36pm PT
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I gotta admit, Jello is one of my heroes too. And one with personality, obviously. I'm hoping you'll make the first Vedauwoo bugaloo.
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Oli
Trad climber
Fruita, Colorado
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Jul 13, 2007 - 07:02pm PT
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That poem was written by my chess teacher, the Russian Eugene Salome and published in my book High Over Boulder (I think, or maybe one of my other books). But not to get away from Jeff Lowe, our friend. I'm doing what I don't like others to do. Sorry, Jeff. Sometimes the conversation strays... Youarrda man.
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bachar
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Jul 13, 2007 - 07:34pm PT
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Indeed Jeff is the man!
One of the greatest people I have ever met in my time, no doubt! Plus he hauled my newbie butt around for a while in Eldo and sh#t (thanks!)
Hey Jeff - see ya' at the OR? (if you're going)....
Cheers bro! John
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Off White
climber
Tenino, WA
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Jul 14, 2007 - 12:57am PT
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I shook his hand at a trade show in Seattle in the early 80's when he was pimping his Latok brand. I didn't wash my hand for a week. I was grateful that he worked a wholesale deal with dodgy Scumbag Mountaineering business. I still use some of that gear I bought for "resale."
To tell the truth, it warms the cockles of my heart (that's the ventricles you perverts) to see him here telling stories and shooting the sh#t. It almost makes one believe he puts his pants on one leg at a time. Almost.
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Oli
Trad climber
Fruita, Colorado
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Jul 14, 2007 - 02:23pm PT
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Jeff is human. That's what I like about him. He's flawed, as the rest of us. He's fallen on his face on occasion, blurted some stupidity now and then, as the rest of us. He has made his mistakes, still fights on, however, picks himself up, still dreaming up new schemes, still alive and energized by a spirit blessed with youthful drive. I love the story of his father taking him and brother Greg climbing, rambling the Tetons in youngest days. I hope somehow I can have such a positive effect on my own two daughters, that they will be able to realize their lives a little better by virtue of some light I brought or showed them. And while we say Jeff "is-da-man," well his brother Greg is equally so, a genuinely humble guy with more raw natural ability on rock than the world ever was quite ready for... Greg was one of my personal heroes. That rich Lowe blood.
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Jul 14, 2007 - 03:06pm PT
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I'm really lucky to have tyhe respect and friendship of so many great folks. Off White, you go a little too far, though, not washing that hand for a week. You could've caught some Jellatinous wasting disease from me. And JB, the little climbing we did together was a wonderful schooling for me in the finer points of free climbing. Jim Dunn told me you were the best, and you demonstrated the truth of it. See you at OR. EEyonkee, I'll be at the first weekend Boogaloo. Look forward to meeting you there.
Oli's last post has it right. I'm definitely human, can't be too impressed with myself because of all those skeletons that rattle everytime I open the closet. Best to close that door very quick-like...
I can't help but think about Michael Reardon right now, a great
new friend with so much life and spirit. A unique personality that promisses so much for our little community of misfits. I hope like hell we haven't lost him to the rough Irish sea.
When you read this, imagine that Michael's back with us, posting his latest wild TR right here on the Taco. Let's welcome him with open arms.
_Jeff
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TYeary
Mountain climber
Calif.
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Jul 14, 2007 - 09:09pm PT
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I limped into a REI show presented by Jeff sometime back. I was suffering from a bout with siatica. As I hobbled in with a cane, Jeff bobbed by me using a cane as well. After talking with him about the challenges he faces, I quit using the cane. Jeff is truly one of "our" greats. An Icon. Thanks for your contributions to "our" shared passion. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on that book. How much longer, Jeff?
Tony
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philo
Trad climber
boulder, co.
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Feb 10, 2008 - 11:40pm PT
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Ohsohumblejedijello wrote;
This thread is an example of that. Collectively and individually you've filled my fuel tanks to the top. I hope I can do something similar for all of you, someday.
You already have! You made the games we play REAL!
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Anastasia
Trad climber
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Feb 11, 2008 - 12:53am PT
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I love you Jeff!
AF
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Feb 11, 2008 - 12:59am PT
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Love you, too, Ana...and Philo...and all the rest of you Taco Dudes...
Just remember, you'll never get high if you try to smoke Jello!
-FlameRetardantJello
EDIT: It's past your bedtime, Miss Anastasia. Sweet dreams...
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Anastasia
Trad climber
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Feb 11, 2008 - 01:08am PT
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But! But! Sleeping is so overrated! Can I have five more minutes!
Blah...
Dang it.
Good night folks,
AF
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Feb 11, 2008 - 01:12am PT
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What I should have said, is that it's past MY bedtime, Anastasia.
Don't let the bed-bug bite...
YawningJello
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Feb 11, 2008 - 03:16am PT
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hey there...
say, it appears it is time again, to salute jello...
once again--so say there, and a fine hello,,,
to a fine and outstanding, inpirational fellow...
whose given and shared much, from life's woods, and meadow...
hope you're doing fine and well...
and after, that, even better, and swell..
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Feb 11, 2008 - 07:54am PT
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There once was a climber named Lowe
And off to the mountains he'd go
He said, "Rock is nice,
But I prefer ice,
As long as its steep, dont'cha know."
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survival
Big Wall climber
arlington, va
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Feb 11, 2008 - 08:27am PT
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What great stuff. Jeff, thanks for being an inspiration to so many all these years. I won't name all the names, but I always appreciated the big dogs that would treat us mortals like fellow climbers instead of annoying nOObs who were only after their autograph. I have met both types, but thank the great spirit, in climbing, there have always been more of the former group. Thanks,
Bruce
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philo
Trad climber
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel or a tr
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All the Ladies love them some Jello.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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More than worth a Jello bump!
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rockermike
Trad climber
Berkeley
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May 10, 2015 - 04:29am PT
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wow.... quite an article, and what a climb.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that the light at the end of the tunnel or a tr
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May 10, 2015 - 04:47am PT
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Metanoia is a stunning and powerful movie. A fitting tribute to one of the best climbers of all time.
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Gilroy
Social climber
Bolderado
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May 10, 2015 - 11:04pm PT
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John Lopez and Jeff on the way to Enchanted Rock, TX. May be '77.
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philo
climber
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Jul 31, 2015 - 02:36pm PT
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Prayers and positive vibes for Jeff he's just been moved to intensive care.
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couchmaster
climber
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Jul 31, 2015 - 02:44pm PT
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Phil said: "Prayers and positive vibes for Jeff he's just been moved to intensive care."
Concur with Philo. The world is a much better place with Jeff Lowe in it. What an amazing human being, who also happens to be a climber. Wishing the best for him.
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philo
climber
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Jul 31, 2015 - 03:10pm PT
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The short story is that Jeff went into surgery July 20th to have a feeding tube implanted. The port never worked and after 3 days of no nutrition and an abdomen distended from infection he went to the hospital where he has developed another round of pneumonia. He seemed to be doing better but took a turn for the worse today.
Prayers to you Jeff.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jul 31, 2015 - 03:21pm PT
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Thoughts are with Jeff.
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philo
climber
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Jul 31, 2015 - 03:23pm PT
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The change in his condition to intensive care only just occurred within the last few hours.
Let's hear it for the man.
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Jul 31, 2015 - 04:51pm PT
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One of my all time heroes. If you've ever tied in, you know who he is and you owe him a debt of gratitude, for he expanded the realm of the possible so it could include mortals like us.Keeping you in my thoughts Jeff.
TY
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jul 31, 2015 - 04:53pm PT
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Positive vibes Jeff!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Jul 31, 2015 - 04:57pm PT
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Go Jeff! knock this out!
Susan and Michael
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philo
climber
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Jul 31, 2015 - 06:37pm PT
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Great pic Tony. Come on Jeff were pullin for ya.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jul 31, 2015 - 06:42pm PT
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Best wishes & positive thoughts for Jeff!
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Spiny Norman
Social climber
Boring, Oregon
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Jul 31, 2015 - 07:31pm PT
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My thoughts are with you, Jello, family, and friends. The realest of the real.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Jul 31, 2015 - 08:01pm PT
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C'mon Jeff.
I'm pulling for you!
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Jul 31, 2015 - 08:04pm PT
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Here's to a speedy recovery Jeff! Kick those bugz :-)
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Mark Force
Trad climber
Ashland, Oregon
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Jul 31, 2015 - 08:11pm PT
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When I think of Jeff Lowe I am filled with awe, wonder, and respect for everything he has done and everything he is. Thank you for being the highest standard for us mortals to standardize our compasses to. Heal well and continue to be surrounded with love and respect.
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wayne w
Trad climber
the nw
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Jul 31, 2015 - 08:26pm PT
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Sending big healing thoughts for a quick recovery, Jeff!
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Kalimon
Social climber
Ridgway, CO
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Jul 31, 2015 - 08:35pm PT
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You are always in our hearts Mr. Jello . . . thanks for your vision.
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Klimmer
Mountain climber
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Jul 31, 2015 - 10:00pm PT
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"I'm a born-again spiritual pilgrim, and it's making me a better person."
 Jeff Lowe (aka "Jello")
Jeff, your fantastic and bold climbing career, and your courage in all of life's struggles, is a true inspiration. Perhaps one of my favorite images of you is on the corniced ridge on Latok taken by Donini. That is such an iconic 3D inspirational image.
Prayers for you brother. May HasShem Adonai Elohim give you Shalom for you and your family. Keep going and don't give up. Amen.
I'm looking forward to your film Metanoia being shown in San Diego this August.
I'll be honest I didn't know what Metanoia meant, so I looked it up ... very very deep. :-))
"meta·noia
\ˌme-tə-ˈnȯi-ə\
noun
:a transformative change of heart; especially :a spiritual conversion
Origin
Greek, from metanoiein to change one's mind, repent, from meta- + noein to think, from nous mind
First Use: 1577"
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philo
climber
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Jul 31, 2015 - 10:01pm PT
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Hey man we got more BBQ parties to have.
On belay Jello.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Jul 31, 2015 - 11:42pm PT
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Sadden to hear this information..
Hoping and praying for better news..
Jeff & Connie..holding you both in our hearts with much Love..
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, all... oh my... had checked in to see birthday messages, at facebook, and SAW this about jello... so just went to go pray, and will check those later... right now, jello is TOP priority...
dear jello and connie, my deepest prayers for you... just had to check in again, for an update, and saw this post here, too...
love so much, to you both... love neebee... and more prayers...
turning my birthday, for giving whatever help, i can...
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Allen Hill
Social climber
CO.
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A picture of a Lowe and a Kor in one shot? Nice Phil. Send me a email regarding Jeff's health. I'd like to see him if possible. And boy that was a fun party. Rally up Jeff, lot's more left.
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philo
climber
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Bump for a better day because everyone loves Jello.
Allen I'll get in touch.
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Jeff, we're pullin for ya. Jeff is the climber, but more important, the Man that we all should aspire to be. Strength and humility with a devotion to friends and family, admirable.
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Visited Jeff last night and he is having a very rough time. I helped rig a small trapeze over his bed, so he could pull himself up a bit with his arms and shift positions a little better.
As soon as it was up, he started exercising his arms on it, and I started chatting about climbers I knew back in the old days who could legitimately do a one-arm pullup from a hang. So Jeff starts doing one arm lifts of his shoulders a couple of inches off the bed, then, with two hands, straightens his body from his heels and pulls up a couple of inches.
I said, "Wow, a front lever like John Gill! But to be fair, it was bed-assisted."
That got a laugh and a big smile out of him, only matched later when his daughter and grand-daughter arrived.
The courage of Jeff and Connie is something to behold.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, rick a... thanks for the update, i been worried, all day... thank you sooooo much!!!!
keep on keeping on, though the trail be rough, jello... the joys, later, are worth it, as you know! god bless!!!!
more prayers, too...
hang in there, too, connie and for all jello's family-kids, too!
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philo
climber
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Latest word is he isn't out of the woods yet but doing better. His feeding tube is working and he is getting much needed nutrition.
Keep the good vibes going.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jeff is one tough cookie as I know from experience. His and Connie's courage and good spirits during years of challenges few of us will have to endure still leaving me shaking my head in admiration.
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philo
climber
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Here's Jeff excerising on his deck the day before going into surgery for implanting a feeding tube.
He gets to look out at the Flatirons and Eldo while he works out and that means a great deal to him.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Thanks for the updates, Phil!
Hope you're feeling better, Jeff!
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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Just saw a video Connie posted on FB of Jeff rocking out in ICU!
Way to pull through, Jeff - you are a true champion.
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philo
climber
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Hoping for good news today.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Bump for Jeff!
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philo
climber
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Just stopped in and saw Jeff and Connie they are exhausted but in good spirits.
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Spiny Norman
Social climber
Boring, Oregon
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May you always make PDH look NTB, Jello.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Best wishes Jeff.
I've never forgotten your kind words in Firenze twenty-five years ago.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, philo... thanks for update...
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Pewf
climber
Gunnison, CO
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Thinking of you this morning, Jeff.
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philo
climber
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Waiting to hear the results of yesterday's MRI.
Come on good news!
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BASE104
Social climber
An Oil Field
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Jeff Lowe...I've never met him, but I can promise you that he is nigh superhuman to have survived all of that hard alpinism and made it to an old age.
I always loved his gear, too.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Bump for Jeff and Connie!!!
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couchmaster
climber
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Just tripped over this vid about Jeff Lowe that tells the tale and captures some great stuff. Some great climbing shots of Josh Wharton repeating sections of Metanoia on the Eiger as well:
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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philo
climber
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Good news, jeff is pulling through and should be able to go home this week.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Well Hell Yeah! Go Jello go!
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Conner
Mountain climber
Louisville, CO
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Aug 12, 2015 - 05:50pm PT
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Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes! Jeff came home last friday and is doing pretty well. Getting great nutrition from Hope in a Bottle - it's not what you think - hahaha! He sends his love to all.
Aug 26 and 28 - Jeff Lowes Metanoia at SAN DIEGO and LOS ANGELES Adventure 16 Stores. Tickets just $10. Connie Self - producer, in person! Metanoia Water Bottles and signed books for sale! Please share this and invite your friends!
http://www.adventure16.com/events.asp?itemid=174&submit=getrecord&recordid=321
http://www.JeffLOweClimber.com
Jeff enjoying the view from the ICU in Boulder... Home now and Happy!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Aug 12, 2015 - 06:51pm PT
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Connie,
Thanks for checking in with us here about Jeff and upcoming Metanoia screenings.
Always good to hear that Jeff is back home and out of the hospital.
I look forward to visiting in a few weeks.
Cheers!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Had Thanksgiving dinner with Jeff and Connie for Thanksgiving.
Even shared a brewski with Jello!
He's (they're) the best!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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There is always room for Jello...
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Hey.. Jellooo......Hey, Miss Connie...
I was just listening to this song..so pretty.. sending it on to you guys..
[Click to View YouTube Video]
Cheers..
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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A prayer of health and healing Wishing that all is as good as can be. Love and respect from all.
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couchmaster
climber
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Jeff, maybe I'm just oriented to it, but no one has mention Lyme Disease as a causation of your malady. Jut tossing this out:
Quote below from: http://www.publichealthalert.org/mycoplasma---often-overlooked-in-chronic-lyme-disease.html
""Mycoplasma - Often Overlooked In Chronic Lyme Disease
June 1, 2009 in Science/Research by Scott Forsgren
Those of us with chronic Lyme disease are quite familiar with the names of the better known Lyme co-infections. Babesia, Bartonella, and Ehrlichia have become everyday words. As much as we would like to rid ourselves of these illness-producing pathogens, they have become a part of our daily struggle to regain a sense of health and wellness. Unfortunately, these are not the only co-infections seen in chronic Lyme disease. For some reason,Mycoplasma infections are not only lesser known by patients, but seemingly often overlooked by doctors as well. It is important for us, as patients, to educate ourselves on the topic of Mycoplasma and to ask our practitioners how we are being evaluated and treated for these infections.
In 1987, Dr. Garth Nicolson, PhD was a professor at the University of Texas at Houston when his wife, an instructor at Baylor College of Medicine, became seriously ill and nearly died. She was diagnosed with a Mycoplasma infection, treated, and later recovered. A few years later, their daughter, who had served in the Gulf War, returned from active duty quite ill. Not only was she sick, but the symptoms that she exhibited were very similar to those that Dr. Nicolson's wife had expressed years earlier.
At that point, Dr. Nicolson had the idea that his daughter's illness could be the result of an infection and started to investigate his theory further. As his work progressed, he looked at Brucella, Borrelia, Ehrlichia, and other chronic intracellular infections that have the potential to cause illness and present with overlapping signs and symptoms. In Gulf War veterans that were being evaluated, approximately 45% of those that were ill had Mycoplasma infection. It was found that the infection was a particular type of Mycoplasma, namely a peculiar species called Mycoplasma fermentans.
Very little was known about this particular species of Mycoplasma at the time except that the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology and the Army had been doing research on the organism. Once this likely causative agent of Gulf War Illness (GWI) had been identified in about one-half of the GWI cases, Dr. Nicolson recommended that the Mycoplasma-infected Gulf War veterans be treated with Doxycycline. He then found himself the target of vicious attacks for making the connection between the illness and M. fermentans. Dr. Nicolson shared that "even talking about this organism was highly discouraged." In fact, until the Gulf War, the military's own medical school had been teaching about the dangers of M. fermentans for years.
Background
Just years earlier in Texas, prisons emerged in which many of the inmates and guards came down with neurodegenerative conditions at rates that were far from ordinary. In Huntsville, where three large State prisons are found, there were about 70 cases of ALS, numerous cases of Multiple Sclerosis, and highly unexpected numbers of Rheumatoid Arthritis cases. At that time, the term "Mystery Disease" was used to identify the unusual illnesses that so many seemed to have acquired.
Dr. Nicolson started testing prison guards and their family members and found that very high numbers of these people were testing positive for Mycoplasma fermentans. Furthermore, this appeared to be a weaponized version of the organism called M. fermentans incognitus, a specific strain of Mycoplasma that had been altered to cause more severe symptoms, to be more virulent, and to be more survivable than the naturally occurring M. fermentans. Dr. Nicolson believed that biological weapons experiments had been carried out on inmates in the Texas prison system for years in which humans had been used as guinea pigs.
As time progressed, these illnesses did not remain confined to the prisoners. Soon after the prisoners unknowingly became a part in these experiments, the prison guards became ill. Their illnesses gradually became those of their families. It was not long before these Mycoplasma-based illnesses became a broader part of the surrounding Huntsville, Texas landscape.
The Texas prisoners that came down with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) later died. In the state of Texas, at the time, the state law dictated that all prisoners that died were later to be autopsied at University of Texas at Galveston. However, that was not what was happening to the prisoners who had died as a result of this horrific experimentation, according to Dr. Nicolson. Through one of his former students who at the time was responsible for the autopsy service at UT Galveston, Dr. Nicolson learned that none of the bodies had been sent there. Dr. Nicolson had discovered that at least six private autopsies a week were being performed on deceased prisoners at a US Army base. The bodies were then sent to a private crematory at a secret location in central Texas. Additionally, prisoner records were destroyed. All of this, according to Dr. Nicolson, violated state law.
Though much of the evidence of this experimentation had been destroyed, a document was found in the basement of an Austin building that was viewed as the "smoking gun". The document indicated that the Texas Prison Board, Baylor College of Medicine, and the Department of Defense were all a part of the experiments involving the Texas prisoners - experiments that later resulted in the death of many of the inmates. According to Dr. Nicolson, some of the experiments used Mycoplasma while others utilized various "cocktails of microbial agents" such asMycoplasma, Brucella, and DNA viruses such as Parvovirus B19. This project later became the topic of a book by Dr. Nicolson entitled Project Day Lily..."
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EdBannister
Mountain climber
13,000 feet
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Feb 18, 2017 - 10:59pm PT
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bump
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EdBannister
Mountain climber
13,000 feet
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Feb 21, 2017 - 07:23pm PT
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bumping my bump
I remember Tex Bossier telling me with a smile that he was going to go to Ama Dablam,
with Jeff Lowe and Tom Frost..
Three of the best and nicest people I can think of.
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EdBannister
Mountain climber
13,000 feet
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Jun 13, 2018 - 01:30pm PT
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Jeff and the whole family....
and his example of how to deal with difficulty
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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