Hey Dan Boy, Happy Birthday.....I miss ya ......Big Time

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Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Topic Author's Original Post - Feb 7, 2009 - 10:05pm PT
Hey Sweetie, I love you and will see ya in eternity and heaven. I had several great pics to post but it's jess not workin' today...Life continues to be a challenge, BUT we WILL overcome.
Tears, Cheers and Hugs !!!!!!! Lynnie
Captain...or Skully

Social climber
North of the Owyhees
Feb 7, 2009 - 10:20pm PT
I didn't get to meet Dan, but he sounds like my kinda guy.
Cheers, bro.
happiegrrrl

Trad climber
New York, NY
Feb 7, 2009 - 10:33pm PT
I know it is hard on the special days we shared with someone who has passed, and best wishes for you today Lynne, with all those bittersweet memories.
Fish Finder

Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
Feb 7, 2009 - 10:48pm PT






Cheers and Hugs !!!!!!!
Todd Gordon

Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
Feb 7, 2009 - 10:53pm PT
Let's go climbing;...time to hit the crags....call me about tomorrow.....no finer tribute to Dan then to go do a few climbs.....
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 7, 2009 - 11:15pm PT
THANK YO, so much my ST Friends !! Your comments mean so much to Lynnie. :)
ron gomez

Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
Feb 7, 2009 - 11:18pm PT
I'm picturing him cruising the problems at Corona del Mar Lynnie. He taught me sooooo much about climbing and movement on the rock. Happy Birthday to him too!
Peace my Man Dan
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 7, 2009 - 11:18pm PT
Toddie, I am caught up with the familia....so can't have the fun this weekend. Yo so GREAT to take me climbing....:))) I did as you suggested.....told all that climbing a priority now.....so there.


I can climb from the last week of February and on through June. Family has been given the Red Alert.
SteveW

Trad climber
The state of confusion
Feb 7, 2009 - 11:23pm PT
I hope you're doing okay Lynne.
You bring so much of yourself here, I wish you
the very best.
JOEY.F

Social climber
sebastopol
Feb 7, 2009 - 11:38pm PT
Hey, Lynne, You're obviously doing Dan Proud!
Thanks for letting us in.
Joe.
Jaybro

Social climber
wuz real!
Feb 7, 2009 - 11:39pm PT
Happy birthday Dan! Sorry we didn't get to meet on this side. Hopefully Jimi is playing happy birthday to you, with Joey and DD Ramone harmonizing while Yabo lights the candles; on the other side.

Special regards to you today also, Lynne.
Mtnmun

Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
Feb 8, 2009 - 12:06am PT
Lynne, Big hugs and Dan's amazing life to celebrate. I hope to rope up with you soon. Jude
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 8, 2009 - 02:05am PT
Thank you All SO Very Very Much. I just spent the last few minutes watching a video of Dan's life. God, it hurts and yet it is so, so special the life we lived and were blessed with. More than blessed with. God, we had a LIFE. Peace, Love and Joy will come after the pain.....Lynnie
Jello

Social climber
No Ut
Feb 8, 2009 - 02:09am PT
Never met you or Dan in the flesh, Lynne, but both your spirits shine bright!

-LoveFromJello
nita

climber
chica from chico, I don't claim to be a daisy
Feb 8, 2009 - 02:43am PT
Miss Lynne,Thinking about you ..don't know what to say..

Peace be with you..Love, nita.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=876MtdZJ-Lo&feature=related
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 8, 2009 - 04:07am PT
Thanks again all yo Taco Venders....my heart was breaking...thought I had it in control, but I guess not. :}

Calling you all out cause you so helped heal the broken one this Eve and it was the essence of kindness and real love!! Thanks so much to Yo All...Tami, Skully, Happie, Fish Finder, Todd G., Ron G, Steve W, Joey F., Jaybro, Jude, Jello and Nita....Nita thanks for the favorite tunes. I kicked back and listened and enjoyed the love. Yo always know the right tunes fo the moment....

Love from Lynne and thanks for the time All of You took from your lives to encourage another one from the tribe. : DD
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Feb 8, 2009 - 04:55am PT
hey there lynne... say,

first off:
happy birthday, into new life, to you dan...

and second off:

to dear lynne:

the grounds of the earth are sown with the fallen seeds of those that will bloom in heavens rich land...

and as a field of wild flowers, seeks to give us "hints", as before it, one does stand...

we are struck with revelation, that in heaven, all is glorious and grand...

and yes, too, the lord will lead us to enjoy our beloved friends and family, waiting there--and we shall reach-forth, and take their hand...

may this "smile-through-the-tears" strengthen your heart, as you press-onward, with this revelation, as your heart's understanding brand...



this is the stage-play here... we don't always see behind the scenes, as we more on... we feel we may "flub our lines"--but the "show must go on"... AND trusting in our "backer"--the "curtain calls" will be glorious....

it is still the season to do what "you" are all about--listen to the "coach"--you can then go on...


much love to you, dear gal...
Fletcher

Trad climber
the campfire just a ways past Chris' Taco stand
Feb 8, 2009 - 06:16am PT
Dear Lynne,

It's all about celebration, isn't it? Be here, right now, right here. Look at all of what Dan set in motion... I never knew the fella but can see such a huge impact from him just here at the Taco Stand... and this must represent just a fraction of those he touched and of the times he made an impression.

Happy birthday!

Fletch
Fish Finder

Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
Feb 8, 2009 - 08:30pm PT



Hang in there Lynne, your strong.

Imagine when You and Dan can finally reach the summit together someday.

He is probably looking down and grinning at all the new climbing friends youv'e made.

And proud that you keep him in our hearts and minds


Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 9, 2009 - 01:07am PT
Neebee, Fletch and Fish Finder.....your words are special and heart mending. Would have written sooner 'cept for our "hiatus" given to us all from ST down time today. Love from Lynne
nature

climber
Tucson, AZ
Feb 9, 2009 - 01:12am PT
Hey Lynne.... wishin' you were going to make it out next weekend. Oh well... next time, eh?

Big hug going your way...

om shanti,

~doug
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 9, 2009 - 01:19am PT
Yo Doug, Thanks dude ! Means alot when a person takes the time to say howdy from the heart.

If I could, I'd be there, absolutely no question ! :D No mo fun for mi than to donate to the cause of the cards !!!!
Ed Hartouni

Trad climber
Livermore, CA
Feb 9, 2009 - 01:32am PT
Lynne, it has been wonderful to get to know you this past year, you are a great and enthusiastic spirit and your positive nature is an inspiration for me as I age, too. It is true that we all spend just a finite time here on this third stone from the sun. I am happy that our times coincided. Grace, the quality or state of being considerate or thoughtful, is something I aspire to, and you help me realize it can be attained.

Thanks.
Doug Robinson

Trad climber
Santa Cruz
Feb 9, 2009 - 02:02am PT
Yo girl

Got to write you a message Yo
Just so I can use Yo new favorite word Yo
Why? Cuz Yo asked fo it, of course.

As was said upthread, you're -- I mean Yo --
Keepin it real for us.
Just want you to know
We appreciate it so much
And just hope to return the favor.

Yo all be cool now
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 9, 2009 - 02:21am PT
Wow, Ed H. Your words are so very special to me and encourage me to not quit and keep on keeping on. Years ago during another challenging time in Lynnies life this phrase came to my brain, "not quitting is winning."

I just think the Taco brings out the best in all of us if we let it. Sure we all disagree on topics, but the best of this place is what yo just put in words. Grace......which is often liberally applied to all our friends here....undeserved mercy and kindness.

The Taco includes hundreds of great people in my life and all they have accomplished....just a few include Tobin Sorenson's crazy adventures, Bachar boxing and soloing, Randy Vogel, DE, Darryl N, The Brits, Mari, Maria, Leklinski (sp?) Todd G., Doug Z., Kevin P., D. Hensel, Mike Graham, Brett Pinar, Tucker, Johnnie W., Double D, Captain Chaos and incredible Xtreme skiing......Todd Gordon, Zip and Cosmic making Lynnies dream to climb come true. Jess putting their time out there for someone that needed some caring, help and support.

Wow ! Yo all on the Taco need to know that you are important and have in your power the ability to change a persons life.

Love to Yo All, Lynnie

EDIT : I like that....third stone from the sun....should be a song or movie....is it ? : ))

Double Edit: DR YO hehehehe :DDD
Clint Cummins

Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
Feb 9, 2009 - 02:33am PT
Lynne,

Too bad, I think they may only have those old read-only browsers up in H-land.... :-)

One of my favorite Jimi Hendrix quotes is something like: "Can you imagine all those people who died before us, and us, all up in heaven? 'Hey, move over man - I ain't got no room...' Wow."
OK, yeah, I'm an existentialist. So I say do what you can now, while you're alive, and don't expect to make up for it later. It sounds like Dan had a pretty good life - he loved, had kids and watched them grow up.... And I'm sure he got a chance to say goodbye to you. [Edit: sorry, I assumed incorrectly about that; I'm sorry you did not get that chance. Being there all that uncertain time during the coma - that sounds very rough.] Many people miss out on those things.

I hope you can find a way to heal; of course it will take time. There may be setbacks sometimes. Find ways to be happy - there are still a lot of good things out in the world....
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 9, 2009 - 02:54am PT
Clint, thank you for caring and posting !

I've enjoyed your climbing posts on the Taco !

Dan had a great life and for that I am grateful. We had many adventures of the highest quality. Thank God we did not wait for "retirement". Every opportunity possible Dan created adventures for us, all over the world. We had a great and "challenging" marriage. :} We had a life filled with love, passion, forgiveness and just caring and being together day by day. ...pushing each other to be the best we could be.

The one sad thing was that we did not get to say goodbye. Dan's condition deteriorated so quickly in the hospital they put him on a ventilator and an induced coma like state. That is a sad thing I am still working through. But it's ok. I spent the whole month with him in the hospital. He knew I was there...and I wanted to be.

Peace, Lynne
postedge

climber
Feb 9, 2009 - 08:03pm PT
Grandpa's up there making new fireworks for us to enjoy... it's the lightning.

From Josh

PS. Josh watched the DVD on Saturday morning, I didn't tell him it was his birthday. I think he just feels a connection.

Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 9, 2009 - 08:15pm PT
Joshie, xoxoxoxoxoxo, Gma Lynnie. The big booms are the BEST little Bro. : DDD
bachar

Gym climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Feb 9, 2009 - 09:08pm PT
Happy Birthday Dan! We all miss you bro....jb
Jaybro

Social climber
wuz real!
Feb 9, 2009 - 09:14pm PT
"We had many adventures of the highest quality. Thank God we did not wait for "retirement""

Plan for the future, but don't forget to experience the, now!
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 9, 2009 - 09:21pm PT
Thanks jb ...

and jaybro, gotta tell yo about our crocodile, river boat sinking adventure near San Blas....crazy fun..! I am still alive so the crocs lost .... hehe lol and Nite from Lynnie
Anastasia

climber
Not here
Feb 9, 2009 - 09:26pm PT
Lynne!
You celebrate this beautiful life and his memory so well. Feel the love because it is eternal. Time is the only thing that separates us. Since time is an illusion which death
removes, we will all be together soon.
Anastasia


Gene

climber
Feb 9, 2009 - 09:35pm PT
Blessings upon you, my yet to meet sis! You are a kick, an inspiration, and a joy to hang with at the Taco stand.

I'm sure Dan is loking at you with pride on how you are keeping on keeping on.

gm
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 9, 2009 - 09:54pm PT
Ahhh, life was a tough one today. My Taco Friends smoothed out the Big Bumps in Lifes path for me. Thanks ! Ana, miss you and your inspirations Gal...

DR...all I can say IS YOOOOOO ....LoL :DD Thanks for the fun and the Yo posts !

Gene, smiles from the sista' .... we will meet here or yonder in the heavenlies .... yeah ? : ))
bluering

Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
Feb 9, 2009 - 10:06pm PT
Yeah, Lynne, Dan is probably smiling down on you and grateful that you've been gettin' on with things. He's probably spotting you on routes too!

He's still with you, remember him but try not to get down about it. He'd want you to be happy and living life doing routes with the old crew...and us newer guys.

Love ya, Lynne!
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 9, 2009 - 10:13pm PT
Ya Bluey, Dan would totally, Big Time Approve of the Great time we had together at Thanksgiving. Please Thank Yo Friends again for their tent and sleeping bag....Like I said before....you have the bestest and fun friends. Lynnie :DD
johntp

Trad climber
socal
Feb 9, 2009 - 10:14pm PT
Hang in there Lynne. I empathise.
Jaybro

Social climber
wuz real!
Feb 9, 2009 - 10:17pm PT
How can you not have fun when a Croc sinks your boat?
Did I get that right?
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 9, 2009 - 10:19pm PT
Thanks johntp, really thank yo all for your words! Means a ton to people like me that are wrestling with the difficult issues of life....:D Peace to you and Joy, Lynnie
dogtown

climber
Cheyenne,Wyoming
Feb 9, 2009 - 10:19pm PT
Go hit the Crags you Beautiful thing you! I'll send you some socks!

Bruce
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 9, 2009 - 10:22pm PT
dog.....yes ! I think the socks are the VERY things I need ...hehehe....

Yo post pushed me past the worst. We be happy again .... thanks dog and yo all !!!!!!!! Zeriously. : DDDD
Lynne Leichtfuss

Social climber
valley center, ca
Topic Author's Reply - Feb 9, 2009 - 11:06pm PT
Jaybro, yeah crocs and hurricane waters make an interesting combo.

Then there was the time on the "banana boat" in Puerta V. Got way out in the ocean and Dan boy tipped it over. Only he and I could swim. The rest had life vests and it was totally cool, but "gave them all a thrill".

Dan was all about giving people thrills....pushing us all .....saying life is out there, have you pushed the borders ?

Dog Dude, was that socks or rocks ?? Smiles, lrl
dogtown

climber
Cheyenne,Wyoming
Feb 10, 2009 - 04:29am PT
Dirty socks from a not so famous friend. Remember?

Bah ha ha ha!
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