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dee ee
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jul 3, 2008 - 12:48pm PT
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This thread AKA "The Todd Gordon Appreciation Thread." Of course you do! The famous proprietor of the 'ol Gordon Ranch has hosted more climbers than he could shake a stick at.
Here at the Rubidoux bouldering contest.
He was the only local at this crag near Lukachukai. Oh, also Brian Povolney.
He set an early record of 7 on top of Mexican Hat. It started to tip but we all ran to the uphill side and righted it. Whew!
Anybody ID this route?
Spider Rock overlook.
Denali epic.
3 atop the 3 Penguins FA.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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in the Biblical sense?
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Russ Walling
Social climber
Out on the sand.... man.....
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Never heard of him..... but here are some jokers at his front door.....
"hellll-llloooooooooo!!! anyone home??"
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 3, 2008 - 01:02pm PT
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Dang, you guys are fast!
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 3, 2008 - 01:04pm PT
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"Big Wally" (Todd's alter ego)on Long Dong!
Moses? Not sure, can't remember.
Getting his "Man Bag" ready for Moses. He never travels without one. No comments on the blaring hat rack.
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 3, 2008 - 01:20pm PT
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The Bride near Moab.Margy cleaning.
Near top of Baboquivari.
On top of Baboquivari.
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 3, 2008 - 01:25pm PT
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Anybody want to say thinks for staying at his house for free 5,000,000 times? How about praising one of his 10,000,000 first ascents like the classic "Don't" or "Mike Hunt?"
No more generous human have I ever known.
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 3, 2008 - 01:30pm PT
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Dihedral on the FA on Los Gigantos.
Name this route.
Sorting gear with Cyndie, Marge, DE and Kyle Copeland while pounding Mountain Dew. It was either before or after more FAs.
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 3, 2008 - 01:34pm PT
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Yet another desert spire register and Mountain Dew.
On top again.
Dude, bring ALL the leepers!
10d/11a at Josh named?
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bvb
Social climber
flagstaff arizona
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my god, some of those mud towers around caineville are real white knuckle numbers. despite the fact that i lived 25 minutes from this blade of festering choss, i never touched it.
*shudders*
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 3, 2008 - 01:40pm PT
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Hey Bob, hope all is well!
It took us all day to climb that pile. I led the first 1/2 pitch (when I lowered off I was a mental wreck) and Todd led the 2nd 1/2. We weren't sure if it was dirt or wood, but one thing for sure, it wasn't rock.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Who?
Just kidding. . . :-)
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L
climber
Soy latte center of the Known Universe
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Can't believe how much he looks like his twin brother from another mother Fidel in the Spider Rock Overlook...
I first met Todd at a party at Powell's...KP was trying to drink all the strawberry margaritas in sight and without his helmet on, he was a danger to one and all--especially himself.
Todd was a lovely man-sitter that night. He kept taking Kevin's margarita and hiding it...and Powell, in his sharp-as-nails state of mindlessness, would believe he'd drunk the thing, and return to rolling around on the floor.
Just an all-round wonderful guy, that Todd. His reputation for loving choss and bolting any chosspile that even a chuckwalla would find intimidating is not to be undervalued. Todd has put up some fantastic routes. JTree wouldn't be what it is today without him.
And as for the example he sets as a father--you new dads should take notes. He adores his kids and takes them wherever he goes. Talk about an inspiration.
Salude, Todd! You're one heck of a great guy!
Laura
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Todd is simply the best. Generous to a fault. Always a kind word to say about anyone. Has climbed everywhere and anything. One of my personal climbing heros.
Thanks Todd for the 1001 nights of bivying at the Ranch(es).
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John Moosie
climber
Beautiful California
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Bump,
I have never met Todd but he seems like a great guy. He has some great climbing pictures from places I will never see up close and personal.
Cheers mate. Thanks for sharing the photos. I love high places.
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ec
climber
ca
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more recently...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Not only know him but love him as a very kind friend. Heartily second RV's remarks and everyone else's.
Dan introduced me to Todd when I first went with him to J. Tree pro about 30 years ago and didn't know anyone. Todd always makes people feel welcome.
Todd was the essence of patience and kindness, enjoying the process and joy of teaching newcomers to climb...sharing that special gift with them.
Saw this gift at work again at the Josh redux reunion in April. Of course Todd not only had his young son with him, but his latest teen prodigy. I took the young man home that evening (sorry, Todd, forgot his name) and he raved about T.G. the whole way. BITD Todd took our youngsters climbing and his amazing enthusiasm rubbed off especially on our oldest son.
In December when Dan died, it was T. G. that did a memorial thread for him on ST. Something that meant so very much to me.
God Bless you always Mr. Todd Gordon. From the entire Leichtfuss Family.
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Watusi
Social climber
Newport, OR
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Truly one of the greatest people I've been privileged to meet! I have had the unique opportunity in my life to have climbed, played music with, and scrounged off of my mate here... My hats off to you Todd! To your beautiful wife and kids as well! Cheers for all the good times man!
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mark miller
Social climber
Reno
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I HATE appreciation threads.... But Mr. Todd Gordon is the real deal as a human being and a climber. I've only met him once at JT sushifest trying to rewire his amp and we had him sit in with" Burning Barn" ( thanks Todd). Todd is real good folk.
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Hummerchine
Trad climber
East Wenatchee, WA
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It is a learning experience in human interaction to hang out with the guy. There will never be anyone else even remotely like him. I love him. Too bad about all those hooligan children he had to have, I never see him anymore!
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mark miller
Social climber
Reno
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I'm Knott big on Kids but Todds were knott hooligans......
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Generous to a fault doesn't quite capture it. If Todd's car was being stolen he'd be there offering the guy gas for the getaway drive. His kind words on the behalf of others here on the 'typo has also been a great contribution, especially in it's more derisive moments. This Dew's for you!
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Hey;...thanks for the good word, and thanks, Dee ee for the cool photos;......which I have never seen before. I was thinking that SOMEONE had to have taken all those cool pics;....it was Dee ee....who I have shared many an adventure with.....easily many of the best trips and climbs of my life with Dee ee, and many, many other fun, cool, safe, and excellent climbing partners I have been so lucky to share a rope with......Sometimes I struggle with my new life with all the infants, and struggle with getting older, fatter, and weaker;.....but so what!...happens to us all, and I couldn't have possibly even ever dreamed of such wonderful past adventures....my present situation, although hectic , manic, and challenging,.....is too cool for words;...I'm loving it!........So my past was awesome, my present fantastic..........I don't see why my future shouldn't be equally terrific;.....and much credit to my happiness and blessing are my great climbing bros......Thanks for all the great adventures we planned , executed, and survived together. I hopped on a 5.10+ climb two days ago;.....I was unable to get the climb;...not only did I not get the climb...my fingers, wrists, and arms are still sore two days later......(no bueno).......but I'm still out there bangin' it out....and having a gas. Climb on, and thanks again for the kind words, and cool pics.
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Standing Strong
Trad climber
Lane Bike
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i don't know todd gordon, but i do know that he is a compendium of climbing information. anytime anyone on this site asks for information on anyplace, he seems to have photos to share. the dood's climbed all over the world. that's quite seriously awesome. climb on
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 4, 2008 - 01:08am PT
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Some crusty old dudes.
Don't ask!
Todd and his eldest, Beck (famous and precocious musician).
Yo Lynn, wassup?
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J. Werlin
climber
Cedaredge
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Doesn't the story go something like this?
In his previous life, Todd was walking through the wood and came upon a dead lioness, shot by hunters, and her orphaned cubs. Todd gave his life so the cubs would have food and survive. The next life is history.
Todd, thanks for your profound example of humanity. We are all better for it. Hope the kids get to see some good fireworks tonight.
Cheers,
-Jeremy
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Never met them man but I do know this, he's a genuine man and a good father...and he kicks ass!!!
Cheers Todd, hope to meet you someday!
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graham
Social climber
Ventura, California
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No, but I wish I did
Cheers!
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justthemaid
climber
Los Angeles
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Todd Gordon??
Guy's a total hack.;)
I believe those 10,000+ desert spire pictures are ALL photo-shopped.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Hey, dee ee, wassup with you also? So great to see you and talk with you! You are like Mari, you never look any different! Life is getting good again! The Josh reunion was a catalyst of change for me. So again thanks all for inviting Amy and I..
Decided then, that I did not want a boring life after D. so I dropped 15 lbs.,started working out and also decided to learn to climb, and other fun things to get out of the deadly comfort zone of life.
That's why I like this TOPO thing. Everytime I get complacent I see a Thread like this about old friends..... or read about a TR like today's DH and Graham and think, WOW! Never in this lifetime for me, but I have some nice little goals in mind.
Adios Amigo! LRL
Hope to see ya'll out at JT this season.
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Blitzo
Social climber
Earth
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Kinda'!
He got some Rogaine.
Animation by Blitzo.
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Ouch!
climber
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Lynne, when you go to JT, carry a cross, silver bullets, and lots of garlic. Also a mallet and wooden stakes. You never know when you might run into Woody.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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I ordinarily take all the above to Josh as common practice. They have fish and other animules out there I hear. hehehe
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 4, 2008 - 03:40pm PT
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Yay Lynn, go for it! You only live once (maybe).
Locker, how about mentioning the locations of these "previously unreported routes" for us out of towners. I am re-psyching and need a new list. Thanks bro! I am always looking for the latest sandbag!
ps. How many times has that crotch shot been on the web?
pps. Any of you locals able to ID those three Josh route pics upthread? Help!
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Blitzo
Social climber
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n00b, there are a few obvious formations with pockets. This is the one to the left.
The formation is called "Somthing n00b".
Come on out Dee ee, I've only climbed with you that day of the Tom Burke Memoial party, in the rain.
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 4, 2008 - 04:20pm PT
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Nice, thanks Lock.
I am really enjoying my slide scanner, it gives new life to old shots!
Time for a couple more.
What about you Blitzo, you must have a good GX BX DX shot somewhere.
Are we gonna' bivvy here?
The Washoe Crack FA 5.11-
2 pitch face route across from Lemon Slicer FA 5.10-
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Blitzo
Social climber
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You've seen them before, but what the f**k!
FA of "I Smell Bacon" 5.10a.
FA of "Re-Todd Gordumb" 5.10b.
Todd and Tucker, somewhere near Chiriaco Summit.
FA of "I Dress Myself" 5.9.
Photos by Blitzo.
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 4, 2008 - 05:32pm PT
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Thanks Blitzo.
Here's Todd's Hogan in Lukachukai.
See the "Volkswagon Thread" if you're interested in the epic story of the life and death of this van.
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grover
Social climber
Canada
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Always wondered what Todds Hogan looked like.
Great thread from great brodettes and bros!!!
Here's to you you Todd, and all your way positive ways!
Senyk
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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hey, dee ee...don't know if your're still out there but BITD at Josh we were all out at a Huge orange wall....took about an hour hike out, easy approach to this huge wall.
Think Dan and Darryl N. were doing the far left route, and you were doing the huge wall...I thought it was called tangerine trip or something....off to your right that day someone was bolting in some serious stuff.
Does any of this ring a bell? I only remember thinking that your climb of the route was climbing ballet poetic clean and beautiful....and I of all should know...I prob watched more climbs climbed than most humans.
You were great to post this Todd Thread...TG...an incredible Hu-man. Lynne
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 5, 2008 - 11:54am PT
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Hmmm...I'm trying to remember...
While I'm thinking I'll throw out a couple more Gordo pics.
Dude, don't hit me.
Rock Warrior early ascent (2nd or 3rd?)
Abseil from Sheep Rock?
The TOUR DE FRANCE started today!!! Yeah baby.
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Blitzo
Social climber
Earth
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Yeah, a moment later the Tool showed up. I was out of there! Then the Tool asked: "Why did he split"?
WTF, am I supposed to hang there and chat with Tooleena? I don't f**kin' think so!
Maybe we should have offered it some chub!
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Blitzo
Social climber
Earth
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A CHUB is a fat hambuger. Also the one, five and ten pound chubs of ground beef, available at your local supermarket, but not the Indian Cove Store.
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Blitzo
Social climber
Earth
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No, rockel, you ale long!
Beer is good!
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Captain...or Skully
Big Wall climber
Yonder
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Hey, I know that guy.....He's toast. Said so himself....
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 5, 2008 - 03:56pm PT
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I've seen that crag, never walked over there though. We were usually making a beeline for Rattlesnake.
I better throwdown a couple more.
Man in space.
FA Boner Donor (bad contrast)
I think it's over there.
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 6, 2008 - 11:59am PT
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Todd got this classic roof pitch on the FA of the Pope. After turning the big roof on good varnished sandstone the rock turned to absolute choss (A4 old school). He ripped a couple pieces of junk and went for a nice airball. I think one of the pieces was a 10" nail and another was a 6 piton stack equalized to a two lobe cam. The second time up he made it stick.
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Blitzo
Social climber
Earth
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Toad Gordon.
FA of "The Knight of the Iron Sausage".
Some FA.
FA of "Ten Hits of Window Pane".
FA of "Crimpergirl".
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Captain...or Skully
Big Wall climber
Yonder
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Crimpergirl!!! wahoo...sorry, I was gettin' enthused...Hey, It's the 'Todd' thread. That guy is pure enthusiasm.......
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 7, 2008 - 12:54am PT
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One of those times in Zion. Hanging with Washoe and Jim Angione before and after some crag action. Must have been going to or from The Pole.
It must have been after The Pole as Todd looks relaxed. We did have a "Pole Party" at Todd's afterwards since we felt like gods.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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worthy thread
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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DE:
Great pics. Keep that scanner humming.
BTW: Third photo down on post 45 ("2nd pitch across from Lemon Slicer") looks remarkably like the first pitch of Such A Savage.
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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 7, 2008 - 03:20pm PT
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Hmm...it does doesn't it? I'll have to check to see if Gordo and I did SAS.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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I did Such a Savage with T. Michael in Nov., 1985 ......besides ;...I don't wear ghey yellow pants like that;.....I DID see a photo of someone on the FA of Swept Away with said yellow ghey pants;....but I can't remember the lad's name at the moment......
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scuffy b
climber
watching the flytrap
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I've only met Todd a few times. Gracious, outgoing, charming.
The second time I met Todd, he actually remembered me from our
previous meeting.
That counts for a lot in my book.
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Blitzo
Social climber
Earth
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He doesn't remember me, and I climb with him!
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Blitzo
Social climber
Earth
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Day hiking.
Beck Gordon running wild!
Re-Todd.
FA "Crystal Ball".
FA "Blitzo Crack".
Todd and Tucker 2005.
I forget.
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grover
Social climber
Canada
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Spoken like a TRUE Gordobot!
senyk
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Blitzo
Social climber
Earth
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"Gordbort"!
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grover
Social climber
Canada
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Bort eh?
HMmmmmmm.....
wondering about that there.
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Blitzo
Social climber
Earth
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FA of "The Testicle".
On Belay.
Somewhere in the desert.
??????????
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Kevin Daniels
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todd gordon introduced me to desert climbing.
the photos on walls of his house helped open my eyes to climbing all over the world.
he always has a smile on his face and energy to give.
i am super gratefull to have been lucky enough to have been able to spend time at his house and experience the true meaning of giving.
i bummed a hand drill from todd to drill my first bolt at joshua tree. he gave me the run down and i still remember the taste in my mouth as i settled onto the hook.
i just saw todd a few weeks ago at his slide show. i saw a lifetime of adventures from around the world. i was inspired and proud to be able to call him a friend.
in a time filled with 5.15, big bucks, and media todd gordon is honestly one of the few real climbers i know.
i miss sitting in front of his fireplace with a cat on my lap listening to todd recount a adventure somewhere.
as sport climbing was rolling into fashion i was inspired to pound pins and climb mud towers instead.
thanks todd
kevin daniels
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Hummerchine
Trad climber
East Wenatchee, WA
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Kevin, your post particularly ruled! Well put...
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dee ee
Mountain climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 8, 2008 - 01:06am PT
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Kevin Daniels is one of the few other real rock climbers that I know and one of the few who ranks with Eric Ericcson in "hottieness." Is that a word? Whatever.
Here is a good one of GX BX DX.
On the FA of the "Manly Dike," I placed a short bolt ladder onto the dike (I think I scoped it). Then it was Todd's turn. He went up and did this section (to a stance another 10 feet right) and HAD to place a bolt. Well, someone had to and he was there. It was the hardest bolt placement I have ever witnessed in my life. It took him 45 minutes to get the tools in hand as it was so steep (he kept saying "I can't drill here"). THEN it took another hour and a half to get the hole started (he had to keep dropping the tools to keep from tipping over backwards). THEN it took another hour to get the hole finished (whoa, he COULD drill there). Needless to say, he was pretty worked when he lowered off (Margy on the marathon belay).
After that it was Charles's turn. He had the (climbing not drilling) crux. He got a bolt in and after one fall cranked through and finished it up.
Later some fellows named Hensel and Woodward freed the start.
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Anastasia
climber
Not there
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Here, here Todd!
Thanks for being you! Life would be boring without your existence.
:)AF
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dee ee
Mountain climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 8, 2008 - 08:34pm PT
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No Gordo thread would be complete without a pic of Todd's butt or a naked shot, so...here ya go.
This was one of his Xmas card shots I think. Isn't that arch called the "Ring Stinger" or something like that?
On one occasion 7 of us hiked out here and sat on the arch together but, I believe the photo was taken on a different occasion, maybe by Todd's younger brother Scott.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Dee ee, that would be another whole new thread. Naked in Josh with or without the derriere (hoping to fool Chris Mc by the french genre).
Just a wonderful Thread DE, surely have enjoyed it so very! Lynne
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cyndiebransford
climber
joshua tree, ca
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Jul 17, 2008 - 11:00pm PT
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I climbed thousands of climbs with Todd. Those days were some of the greatest days I had ever had. Todd is patient to a fault, he has never said a bad word about me and I cried and screamed a lot on some of those climbs. I traveled the world and the US with Todd and had a blast, how can you not when you are with the funnest, nicest guy around. I am proud to call Todd my friend and neighbor.
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Curt
Boulder climber
Gilbert, AZ
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Jul 18, 2008 - 12:29am PT
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I've known Todd forever. He used to be my neighbor in JT.
Hi Todd!!!
Curt
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v10gripper
Boulder climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Jul 18, 2008 - 12:30am PT
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Im proud to say im a gordobot!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 18, 2008 - 11:07pm PT
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Hi Cyndie!
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Captain...or Skully
Big Wall climber
Yonder
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Jul 18, 2008 - 11:12pm PT
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Actually, you'd say 'Gordophile.....Count me in.
Unless, you'd prefer to be a 'gordobot'...your call.
Good day.
They ALL are....Ask Todd!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Oct 29, 2010 - 12:22am PT
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I've met him; he is the real deal.
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gonamok
climber
aging malcontent
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Oct 29, 2010 - 04:11am PT
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No, who is this fellow? Any relation to Flash?
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Oct 29, 2010 - 04:30am PT
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hey there say, dee... wow... i missed this, somehow thinking it was a "search out info" thread.... :))
well, i don't really personaly-know you yet, todd, as you well know, but i sure know of you of from this supertopo trail:
a wonderful and very loving dad... and a husband doing a wonderful job... and a well-resprected climber, to boot!...
wow, BUT-- i can add one more thing... :)
he sure knows how to get rid of his rattlesnakes! least-wise, when coming home to find them kicking-back, sunning themselves at his place...
oh my... i learned THAT from ol' supertopo, too, thanks to his neat pictures of the work-in-progress... oh my! and off they went!
god bless, todd, to you and your wonderful home and family...
thanks for being YOU! :)
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gonamok
climber
aging malcontent
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ok ok, Ill give the debba his due... me n Todd go back to I dunno, 76 or something and he's one hell of a guy. Always enjoy seeing you out there, bub.
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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The top of his head was as naked as his butt even way back then.
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neversummer
Mountain climber
perris, cali
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a few months back todd took myself and my brother (his first outdoor climb other than bouldering) up to suicide rock, i may not know him well but he is a great ! teacher and very patient,
hats off to him.
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mark miller
Social climber
Reno
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Only met the man once ....But I don't think this whole Forum can do justice to Todd.....we are knott worthy...
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Sarah Funky Fresh
Trad climber
Fresno, CA
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Todd gave me the best advice I'd ever had regarding climbing: Enjoy spending time with your friends and don't worry about the numbers. Since then, I've been far happier climbing. Thanks for the gift, Todd.
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flyingkiwi1
Trad climber
Seattle WA
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My favorite Todd Gordon story is one he tells himself, which goes something like this:
I was somewhere else far away <Germany, I think> climbing, and I heard this conversation going on about this guy Todd Gordon with this place in California where you could go and stay forever, so I walked over and said, "Hey, I'm Todd Gordon, that's my place you're talking about..." The dude talking looked me over from head to toe and said "No. You are not Todd Gordon."
Ian
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Nov 13, 2010 - 05:22pm PT
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He is the greatest.
Cheers.
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go-B
climber
Matthew 25:40
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Nov 13, 2010 - 08:18pm PT
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vector
climber
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Nov 14, 2010 - 12:09am PT
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Hard very severe appreciation to Todd for all those nights we spent at your house and for your generosity and friendship over the years. Great parties, too. And the gym in the garage -oooh.
"If you feel your life's too hard,
Just have a little talk with Todd."
(...with apologies to Stevie Wonder)
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rich sims
Trad climber
co
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Nov 14, 2010 - 12:36am PT
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Anybody here know Todd Gordon?
WTF then I saw who posted.... Some guy whose shoulder may or may not pop out as you simo-climb some hospital wall at night.
Rain or shine Todd’s one of the finest guys you could ever climb with.
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Hummerchine
Trad climber
East Wenatchee, WA
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Nov 14, 2010 - 12:50am PT
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One thought comes strongly to mind after skimming this thread:
I LOVE TODD GORDON!
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Nov 14, 2010 - 03:18am PT
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Thanks for the good word;.......let's get this party started, get your freak flag on, and crush it.
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Acer
Big Wall climber
AZ
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Nov 14, 2010 - 04:38am PT
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Thanks for the good word;.......let's get this party started, get your freak flag on, and crush it.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Nov 14, 2010 - 03:43pm PT
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Todd Who???????
hee hee hee. . .
Here's to the man!!!!!!
Yay, Todd!!!!!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 14, 2010 - 07:58pm PT
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yeah, that's what you need Todd, more kids!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 14, 2010 - 08:15pm PT
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Works for me!
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MisterE
Social climber
Bouncy Tiggerville
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Nov 14, 2010 - 08:17pm PT
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Looking forward to the guidebook, Todd!
It's a perfect idea to get your work out there!
Can I guess the title?
UP TO ONE STAR SPORT CLIMBS OF JOSHUA TREE
THE BACK-COUNTRY HIKER'S GUIDE TO SPORT-CLIMBING IN JOSHUA TREE
ADVENTURE SPORT-CLIMBING: THE HIGH-DESERT SAGA
LOOSE AND ALONE: THE SPORT-CLIMBER'S GUIDE TO AVOIDING THE CROWDS ON BUSY WEEKENDS AT J-TREE
Just kidding, Buddy - it will be great!
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Nov 14, 2010 - 08:18pm PT
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Great picture Todd.
Normally ignore the LEB stupidity...
But:
Todd and Andrea's family is perfect exactly as it is.
It is a small planet.
Unsolicited advise that Todd and Andrea should to try for another kid, and it is "only one more" would strike most as rude and obnoxious.
Sure you will disagree.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Nov 14, 2010 - 09:00pm PT
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Crimminy Todd; those buggers have grown. Beautiful photo.
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F10
Trad climber
e350 / Bishop
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Nov 14, 2010 - 09:23pm PT
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Get off the phone and start climbing
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Nov 14, 2010 - 09:43pm PT
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LEB, you are so far stretched out of reality it's beyond belief.
Stop sampling the meds at the hospital you work at and let things be. There is a handful of us who actually know the man and his struggles.
If you wish to convey that Todd is a great dad and has a great family, and a generous person, fine. Beyond that, just shut up.
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Nov 14, 2010 - 09:49pm PT
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Todd is the man.
Always a friendly smile to lend. Along with the shirt off his back if you need it.
A rare breed.
Cheers to you brother!
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Nov 14, 2010 - 09:51pm PT
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I could really care less other than your pedantic babble of things you know nothing about.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Nov 14, 2010 - 11:20pm PT
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Oh please. LEB needs to be "smacked" once in a while.
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Watusi
Social climber
Newport, OR
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Nov 15, 2010 - 12:13am PT
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Rough pic of an FA I did with Todd when I was 17...:)
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Nov 15, 2010 - 08:40am PT
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Thanks, M.P. for the photo of Pictures at an Exibition.......your 17th birthday.......(start em' young!)
LEB;.....thanks for the idea, but no more kids;.....I got a vasctomy;.....I got my baby batter bottled;...my dick docked...my snake snipped, and my hog tied.......if we have any more kids, I will need to go on Maury Povich to see who the father is. No offense taken over the conversation about more children.,,,but three is all I can afford and handle for now;....and just think, ....if for some reason I were to have a girl now.......I would be 71 years old on her 16th birthday....a chilling reminder that it's time to cap the cuddlebone, knott the knob, corral the tadpoles, and kool the cucumber.....harness the hot dog, noose the noodle......blow the scro......
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Captain...or Skully
Big Wall climber
leading the away team, but not in a red shirt!
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Nov 15, 2010 - 08:43am PT
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He'll protest, but he's wise, too.
Hiya, Todd! Rock on with yer Freak Flag flyin' high!
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Nov 15, 2010 - 08:49am PT
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I've got alzheimers...Todd Borton..?
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 15, 2010 - 12:33pm PT
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That's cool, Watusi!
Tucker, Lynne, Todd, Natalie, Bridwell
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Nov 16, 2010 - 04:34pm PT
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Jaybro, gotta add thoughts going on in the brains of those pictured.
Tucker - I can't believe what I'm hearing. Is this the same Jim ? Deliver me, please.
Todd - Ah, life is good. (love those little tykes, but it's nice to have a breather.)Natalie is a cutie.
Natalie - Dad, which dimension am I in ?
Jim - You need to understand what's going down these days in the government.
Lynnie - Jess enjoyin' the scene and glad to have so many kool peeps at Casa Leichtfuss
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Anastasia
climber
hanging from a crimp and crying for my mama.
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Nov 16, 2010 - 04:36pm PT
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Todd is fantastic...
Lynn is pretty cool too.
Hugs,
AFS
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 11, 2010 - 06:23pm PT
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He is a known transgressor of the law. Shoot, let's hang him now! Anybody have a rope?
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Dec 11, 2010 - 09:52pm PT
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Who????
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 13, 2010 - 11:55pm PT
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bump
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 14, 2010 - 01:19am PT
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Todd; You have a bazillion friends out here on the interweb and in real life. Hope you have a good Christmas. Times can be tuff, but as long as we have friends we are dimes over dollars. Or is it the other way around?
My life has been enriched by having met you and your family and some of the taco people that regard you as a friend.
Cheers
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dogtown
Trad climber
JackAssVille, Wyoming
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Dec 14, 2010 - 06:20pm PT
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Yes, I do.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Dec 14, 2010 - 08:29pm PT
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I wish I could have said what johntp did. Well said and I completely second that. Merry Christmas and friends like you are the best kinda gift.
Peace
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CrackAddict
Trad climber
Joshua Tree
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Dec 14, 2010 - 09:45pm PT
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"Anyone here know Tod Gordon?"
Ha! That is a good one.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Oct 22, 2016 - 02:34pm PT
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Bump for 'da man'....
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Oct 22, 2016 - 03:48pm PT
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He and Andrea are okay. They let people crash all over the place and make everyone feel welcome. Despite that, he is a good guy.
Two thumbs up.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Oct 22, 2016 - 04:05pm PT
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Total poseur. Does he even climb, or does he just take pictures of climbers?
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i-b-goB
Social climber
Wise Acres
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Oct 22, 2016 - 07:05pm PT
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Todd throws helluva party, feeds the masses, tells a good story and keeps the Buggerers in line! Todd for President!
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Bad Climber
Trad climber
The Lawless Border Regions
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Oct 23, 2016 - 06:07am PT
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Done praised his routes here before. I owe the man a good six-pack. I MUST have crossed paths with the guy over the years but can't pinpoint an actual meeting. Hell, I helped Tucker get his start in world class dirt baggery, so I must have run into Todd.
All hail the desert master!
BAd
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Daniel Thiele
Trad climber
up in the high country, ca.
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Oct 24, 2016 - 06:32pm PT
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Todd is the best! Thanks so much Todd for all that you do for the climbing community.
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