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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
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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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
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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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
Earth
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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
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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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
Earth
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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
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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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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