Discussion Topic |
|
This thread has been locked |
Bertrand
Trad climber
SF
|
|
|
Aug 24, 2009 - 01:40pm PT
|
I am sad to hear this. Dirtineye and I had one or two colorful exchanges on the poli-threads, and from the esteem he got from the rest of this fine community I knew what a good guy it was who I was arguing with. RIP Bro.
|
|
nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
|
|
|
Aug 24, 2009 - 01:43pm PT
|
rest in peace now, Curt. You fought a proud battle.
Doug
|
|
Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
|
|
|
Aug 24, 2009 - 02:20pm PT
|
Peace for Curt now, but still a while before that peace comes to family and friends.
|
|
Hardman Knott
Gym climber
Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, Ca
|
|
|
Aug 24, 2009 - 02:30pm PT
|
I guess yesterday was a good day to die. I can't believe Curt lasted as long as he did after I called him a few weeks ago.
So relieved to know he is no longer in such pain and discomfort. Re-reading JTM's trip-report (linked up-thread) really
testifies to Curt's incredible determination and will power. Through all of Curt's posts here, the essence of a good man
shined through. My most heart felt condolences to Curt's friends and family. Thanks RRK and Jennie for keeping us up
to date on Curt's situation.
I don't recall if Curt ever mentioned when he was first diagnosed. Does anyone know? I'm seriously considering getting a
colonoscopy one of these days - thanks again, Curt for the head's up, and for telling us what to expect. Now I only have to
get up the nerve and the courage when that day comes.
See you on the other side. You won't be forgotten.
|
|
Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
|
|
|
Aug 24, 2009 - 02:30pm PT
|
I'm very sorry to hear of Curt's death, and hope that he's at peace now. He was my first SuperTopo penpal three years ago, when I was new to forums let alone ST, and provided much helpful advice. We often exchanged notes until the last few months, and his advice on graffiti removal was quite helpful. Somehow I suspect the curmudegeonly exterior was a bit of a defence mechanism. His contributions to the climbing community and to music we know of, and his closeness to his family and to Kittimus. We're lessened by his loss.
Curt didn't believe, and so it may be somewhat incorrect to hope that his shade is now haunting LEB/HWD, goading her toward a somewhat more thoughtful life. It's a role he would relish, and he'd have been pleased to see the recent sterling work of Dr. F, apogee and others to combat the Rethuglican menace.
|
|
Mimi
climber
|
|
|
Aug 24, 2009 - 02:36pm PT
|
So many nice comments about Curt from both friends and complete strangers. A testament to the climbing community to which Curt so strongly belonged. Curt, your presence will be missed.
Condolences to his family and friends. The long and painful ordeal is finally over for them too. God bless and may you be at peace.
|
|
JBoydston
climber
Deep South
|
|
|
Aug 24, 2009 - 02:43pm PT
|
I posted this on the SCC website and thought I'd share here... he was also known as OC for his name 'Oldclimber' on the SCC message board...
Anyone who knew Curt know's they broke the mould after OC.
I first met OC at the Boulderfields in BHAM. He said he'd climbed 70-something days the past year.... it wasn't until we'd embarked on a 4 day roadtrip to T-Wall, Sunset, and Foster's that I learned he'd begun climbing 7 months ago!!!!!!!
As you can imagine, hilarity ensued over the course of the trip as he griped about chalk I'd left on holds making them slippery......you know the drill.
And the whisk broom.... the whisk broom was legendary.
And the rack, man that guy rolled with a lot of gear.
RIP, Curt! I'm glad the pain's over. You put up one helluva fight!
|
|
Jingy
Social climber
Flatland, Ca
|
|
|
Aug 24, 2009 - 03:25pm PT
|
oh man...
Rest in peace
|
|
Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
|
|
|
Aug 24, 2009 - 03:42pm PT
|
In honor of our friend I propose that we declare a moratorium on death for at least the rest of this year.
Too many good people have left us - feels like the tribe is thinning a bit too much.
|
|
justthemaid
climber
Los Angeles
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Aug 24, 2009 - 03:53pm PT
|
Thanks for linking the SCC threads guys. I was having a lot of trouble logging in there and kind of gave up, but I knew there were some good stories. Perhaps you guys can link this thread in there for some of his friends to read?
Edit to add a funny side not on my first encounter with the whisk broom.
Curt drags me out to Lost Wall (of course) on my first visit out there. He's handing me gear- points at some gritty crack he's sending me up then clips the broom on me. I'm like... "what's that for?" He's says "Cleaning". OK. A get a few feet up then start realizing the entire crack is full of spiders and webs. I get all girly and squeamish...not wanting to put my hands in there. I'm doing a fair amount of whining. Curt's hollering..."WHISK!!! WHISK THEM!!! DAMN YOU MUPPET...USE THE BROOM!!!" Thought I'd be cleaning dirt...not spiders.
|
|
JBoydston
climber
Deep South
|
|
|
Aug 24, 2009 - 03:59pm PT
|
If you make it to page 4 on the SCC link, I get Curt super riled up, you know how he'd get mad and his typing skills go way downhill, and it sadly degrades to a poo slinging fest.
Curt would love to know we're honoring his ability to throw quite a wobbler on the internet. He was a really nice guy in person.
|
|
Brian
climber
Cali
|
|
|
Aug 24, 2009 - 04:06pm PT
|
RIP Curt. Sincere condolences to the friends and family left behind.
His music is truly incredible. To those of you who were close to him, or to whom he gave copies of his music (both when he was well and, later, when ill). A compilation CD of his work would be a truly fitting memorial. I don't know what Curt would have liked in terms of memorial, but I'll bet lots of folks here would pony up some cash for a copy of the CD, and the proceeds could be used for a fitting memorial. Just a thought.
Brian
|
|
mister t
climber
nowhere special
|
|
|
Aug 24, 2009 - 04:25pm PT
|
sad to see you go curt
one of the most talented musicians I've ever heard
RIP
|
|
dougs510
Social climber
down south
|
|
|
Aug 24, 2009 - 04:53pm PT
|
So sad. RIP friend. Condolences to family and friends.
|
|
drljefe
climber
Old Pueblo, AZ
|
|
|
Aug 24, 2009 - 04:55pm PT
|
R I P
|
|
mark miller
Social climber
Reno
|
|
|
Aug 24, 2009 - 05:14pm PT
|
Sorry we've lost another in the Tribe....Best thoughts go out to his Family and Friends. Curt and I talked a few years ago about him getting healthy and coming out west . I've been eyeing some interesting Choss piles he may have enjoyed putting in a few FA's on.. Hope Werner is right and we can keep that date in about 19 years.
|
|
pud
climber
Sportbikeville
|
|
|
Aug 24, 2009 - 05:19pm PT
|
My sincere condolences to Curt's friends and family.
-wayne
|
|
|
SuperTopo on the Web
|
Let us know!