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Decko
Trad climber
Colorado
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Feb 18, 2009 - 01:07am PT
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I fell a long way, I was ice climbing, I pulled gear, I BROKE a carabiner....I broke myself pretty bad.......It was Vail...I went to see Jello in Ned at his office when I just started to walk again.....
He said, "Jim sometimes that happens"
Glad I met Jello then and in the future, glad I ski, and climb with his buddy Mike Carr.....they are all part of the same sect.
Figure it out, get it done, drink a beer and laugh....
Peace Jello.......keep going..go and go, and go, and go..
Don't stop...if your hands are all you have....type, and type, and type......
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Flanders!
Trad climber
June Lake, CA
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Feb 18, 2009 - 08:37pm PT
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The Man himself trying to explain a few sensitive things. A good man indeed !
Doug
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Feb 19, 2009 - 11:42pm PT
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I can't help but read the title of this thread as: "Jello, the class clown...". But it would really be beneath me to interrupt all the beautiful sentiments flowing my way like waves splashing on a rocky promontory on a calm, azure day. But I do need to take a poke or two at myself, too, just to keep my head anchored firmly to my neck. You all wouldn't be so impressed if you knew me as well as I know myself. But don't ask me to clue you in..
I do like me when I read stories like Decko's, pip the dog and others that have been related here in other Taco spreads. I'm not in any way ego-less, but I do recognise ego when it shows up, and have learned mostly how to keep it from taking over, so the lessons that ego prevents, can be learned, and the experiences that ego masks, can be fully lived. But then I'll find myself tooting my own horn on this very forum...and I giggle to myself in embarassement.
You are a wonderfull extended family; wierdoes, oddjobs, crazzies and all.
-JelloAbsorbesAllTheGoodVibesAndGivesOffAWarmRainbowGlow
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 20, 2009 - 09:05am PT
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Friday bump for the man of the hour!!!!
(actually, lots more than an hour, but it's the
saying, you know).
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scuffy b
climber
just below the San Andreas
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Feb 20, 2009 - 12:32pm PT
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"You all wouldn't be so impressed if you knew me as well as I know myself."
This is universal, Jeff. We could all say this about ourselves,
regardless of the identity of the "you all" and the degree of
the "so impressed."
But, you must realize, in most cases, it doesn't work that way.
If we knew all those hideous aspects of your nature, we'd be
thinking more along the lines How about that...wrestling with
those personal Demons all these years, and he still turned into
a Total Class Act. We're so lucky he came along.
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Flanders!
Trad climber
June Lake, CA
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Feb 20, 2009 - 12:34pm PT
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Hey Anastasia,
I was trying to come up with a caption for that pic of Jello; I was thinking of something like "Now, whose bed have my boots been under". if memory serves me this was the ambien affair.
doug
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Anastasia
climber
Not here
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Feb 20, 2009 - 01:02pm PT
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Laughing! Oh, that was hilarious! Never mix that medication with alcohol because in less than five minutes your going to pass out where you are standing! You might pass out in the hallway/bathroom... You might even get lucky and pass out to land on an Anastasia. I really had no clue what hit me! All I knew was that it was big, heavy and "snoring." I can honestly say that it was a very polite snore too!
(Love you Jeff!)
:)AF
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Fletcher
Trad climber
the campfire just a ways past Chris' Taco stand
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Feb 20, 2009 - 01:17pm PT
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Just jello's presence over the past few years here on ST is an inspiration. He may not be a saint, but he's the real deal human being. Works hard to be positive, present, and giving, is honest about himself and, the kicker, has a sense of humor about himself.
I went to one of his slide shows a few years back and he tells a good story too. He HAS a good story.
We all could do better by emulating him.
Thanks jello!
Fletch
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Simply awesome.....and stud! Jello on Ama Dablam in 79. Tom Frost photo.
I love the relaxed feel of this action portrait.
Jeff got everybody else up and then treated himself to a spectacular solo first ascent! Green Envy flavored Jello! LOL
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Anastasia
climber
Not here
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Bump because that is one heck of a awe inspiring photograph!
AF
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Yeah, I didn't know you could use ice gear as pitons.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
Monrovia, CA
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Ron,
Warthogs got a bad rap, they were prolly better in rock.
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Mimi
climber
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A pounded upside down Salewa tube screw saved Clint's bacon in the Eiger Sanction.
Steve thinks it's some sort of Cassin or Simond Euroblade. Or perhaps one of Jeff's Latok titanium goodies. I'm sure Jeff recalls.
That is quite the photo. Thanks Tom Frost.
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dirtineye
Trad climber
the south
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Jeff is a truly great human bean.
WE had a great time togehter.
HAHA seeing that pic gave mea jolt!! We didn't take a single pic!
Oh well, we wouldn't need em much longer anywa.
But again, Jeff Lowe, waht a guy.
Hi jeff. I keep meaning to call but so many drugs lately I keep forgetting.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 7, 2009 - 05:58pm PT
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of course, we just gotta do it. Thanks for the awesome
photo, Mr. Grossman!!!!
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Jeff you used the plural, weirdoes, I thought I was the only weirdo on this forum.
I met you a couple of times in C4, I think the first was with Lou Dawson and Rich Jack, who I had done a couple of climbs with. Best wishes
Patrick
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Jello's giving The Bird a run for his money in the "snappiest dresser" category with that photo!
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Mr. Grossman,
Is it possible amongst that same collection of photos from Ama Dablam there might be one of Jeff at base camp in a stylin' cowboy shirt?
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Love you, too, Ana...hope you get the job.
Thanks for posting that T Frost B&W, Steve. Tom has an eye, for sure.
All the rest of you, a big THANKS for brightenning my day.
-Jello
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Well, I have to admit, I pounded a warthog once too.
But I had to get two drinks into her first (and four into ME).
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