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ron gomez
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Topic Author's Original Post - Mar 8, 2018 - 07:25am PT
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Date: May 19, 2018 Saturday
Location: Lower River Amphitheater, Yosemite Valley
Time: 12:00 noon
RSVP here, we will add your name as the list grows. Please use your real name so we know who the guest list is.
There is very limited camping in Yellow Pines, you can request it, but we cannot quarantee it.
You will be notified if there is room. We highly encourage you find your own accomodations as the list is already close to maximum.
If interested in helping the day of please note that in your RSVP. I will notify you.
ATTENDING:
1. Jim Donini
2. Angela
3. Ed Hartouni
4. Lisa Rockwell
5. Ken Boche
6. Don Harper
7. Klaus ( need last name)
8. JT?? ( need full name)
9. Werner Braun
10. Merry Braun
11. Lynnie Leichtfuss
12. Dave Sosa
13. Peter Mayfield
14. Tony Yeary
15. Todd Gordon
16. Jerry Dodrill
17. Scott Allen
18. Kostya Vasenko
19. Robs Muir
20. Dan Merrick
21. Dave Yerian
22. Greg Child
23. Rick Accomazzo
24. Gerry Accomazzo
25. Dean Fidelman
26. Steve Grossman
27. Pierce Adams
28. Susan Walker
29. Tom Cochranerrrr
30. Dana Eubanks
32. Myles Eubanks
33.Lisa Mae Roether
34. Levy William Leventhal
35. John Long
36. Harrison Hood
37. Rodger Raubach
38. Ryan Kelly
40. Mike Fogery
41. Tony Yeary
42. Tucker Tech
43. Tom Kimbrough
44. Jude Hyman
45. Ed Barry
46. Sabrina
47. David Knopp
48. Allyson Gunsallus, Ted is #99
49. Linda Jarit
50. Ted Rummings
51. Ingrid Peterson
52. Lynn Hill
53. Ed Sampson
54. Ben Robinson
55. Theresa Robinson
56. Nanci Adinolfi
57. JR Gehres
58. Skip Gaynard
59. Brian Burmingham
60. Greg Crouch
61. Jay Smith
62. Kitty Calhoun
63. Mark Chapman
64. Dave Katz
65. Kirschen
66. Guy Keese
67. Jeff Sewell
68. Gary Allen
69. Paul Teare
70. Steve Smith
71. Dave Carpenter
72. Steve Schneinder
73. Heather Baer
74. Mike White
75. Ernie Milan
76. Don Harder
77. Brook Ingleheart
78. Rick Hooven
79. Wayne Burnes
80. Kevin Worrall
81. Alexey Zelditch
82. Bob Schneider
84. Tamara Robbins
85. cathy Cullinane
86. J. Jackson
87. Scott Cole
88. Scott Brady +3?
89. Tad Hocking
90. Janet Sullens Moreland
91. Nancy Olsen Sweeney
92. Jim Valensi
93. Walt Vennum
94. Lois Rice Vennum
95. Roger Raubach
96. Kit Riddle
97. Jasper Donley
98. Guido
99. Ted Rummings
100. Jasper Donely
101. Steve Moyles
102. Kurt Smith
103. Bela Logan
104. Steve Simpson
105. Paul Gagner
106. Sunny Gagner
107. Gill James
108. Teresa James
109. Travis Spitzer
110. Curt Taras + 3
111. Vince Goetz
112. Jeff Matthis
113. Warren White
114. Scott Allen
115. Jeff Dozier
116. Bruce Ostler +3
117. Dick Erb
118. Judy Erb
119. Phillip Fanchon
120. Elaine Ellis
121. Christain George
122. Kelly Rapp Tyle
123. Frank Brown III
124. Hugh Burton
125. Deb Burton
126. Steve Sutton
127. Cheryl
128. Kathy Myers
129. Blanchard
130. Mike Graham
131. Bob Raymond
132. Karen Knephoff
133. Jerry Dodrill
134. Eric Bress
135. Noah Bress
136. Ken Vernon
137. Burning Vernon
138. Eliza Moran
139. Michael Jefferson
140. David Knopp
141. Doug McDonald
142. Greg Sonagere
143. Darla Duckworth
144. Gary Bocarde
145. Ursala Jones
146. Boone Jones
147. Naomi Jones
148. Lucy Parker
149.Dean Rosnau
150. Nicola Martinez
151. Steve Swan
152. Spencer Lennard
153. Karl Baba
154. Claude Fiddler
155. Linda Ballerini
156. Andrew Lichtman
157. Tom Kimbrough
158. Susan walker
159. Bill Russell
160. Pat Hennigan
161. Roger LeCroix
162. Ojai Bird
163. Eric Kohl
164. Ken Davies
165. Phyllis Magean
166. Julia White
167. Chris Falkenstein
168. Justin Wilson
169. Andrew Gamsu
170. Scott Burke
171. Tony Marsten
172. Luke Seffer
173. Pat Sullivan
174. Steve Pereira
175. Sean Plunkett
180. Walter Flint
181. John McMullen
182. Laurie Sequeido
183. Carol Mazerall
184. Tom Carter
185. Aaron Walters
186. Chris Carr
187. Urmas Franosch
188. Becky
189. Michael Covington
190. Christian Hesch
191. George Ridgley
192. Zach Orenczak
193. Rachael Orenczak
194. Kris Solem
195. Dick Dorworth
196. Esther Feldman
197. Ken Corrock
197-201. Don Mealing
202. Bruce Morris
203. Kevin Leary
204. Jim Stimson
205. Ken Davies
206. Phyllis Magean
207. Justin Wilson
208. Amanda Gamsu
209. Tony Marsten
210. Luke Sheffer
211. Patrick Sullivan
212. Pey Mon
213. Michael Jones
214. Robert James
215. Kim Schlitz
216. William Hazelrigg
217. Brian Wilson
218. James Zatolokin
219. Scott Petrie
220. Charles Row
221. Frank Brown
222. Andrew Jefferson
223. Mike Lundbald
224. Barry Ohm
225. Michael Fenton
226. Scott Allen
227. Dave Hitchcock
228. Jamie Mundo
229. Charles Milligan
230. Pete Churney
231. Tom Vokes
232. Janet Sullens moveland
233. Lauren DeLauney
234. Mark Deger
235. Diana Kennedy
236. David Dooley
237. Lois Rice
238. Tony Dee
239. Catherine Piaky Collamar
240. Ernie Milan
241. James Sweeny
242. John Talbot
243. Ingrid Peterson
244. Aaron Shober
245. Florian Delcoigne
246. Henry Feder
247. Theresa Robinson
248. Lanny Johnson
249. Cheryl Delehanty
250. Shirley Zider
251. Linda Bagnall
252. Charles Lewis
253. Ryan Sheridan
254. Bud Miller
255. Mike Fogerty
256. Finuco Martinez
257. Pierce Adams
258. Mike Arechiga
259. Steve Rathbun
260. Linnea Alexander
261. Doug Meger
262. Theresa Princiotta Gamsu
263. Patrick Rulo
264. David Page
265. Jerry Anderson
266. Jean Tucky
267. Shannon Culver
268. John Gruey
269. Tyler Rackelman
270. Dan Rampe
271. Greg Francek
271. David Hammrbeck
272. Lori Butz
273. Shern Kier
274. John Verb
275. Marcus McCoy
276. Ashley Schmid
277. Ken Davies
278. Christine Davies
279. Axel
280. Errett Allen
281. Marta Briseno
282. Travis Spaulding
283. Dave Weseman
284. Jay Trimble
285. Steve Rathbun
286. Eric Perllman
287. Tommy Herbert
288. Mrs Herbert
289. Steve Bosque
290. Kevin DeWeese
291. Chris Bellizi
292. Sandi Bacon
293. Phyllis Garcia
294. Gregg Pusateri
295. Craig Calonica
296. Joe Reidhead
297. Will Oxx
298. Mike Sanderson
299. Brook Igleheart +1
300. John Talbot
301. Jim Wilson
302. Ann Wilson
303. Rene Ardesch
304. Bruce Watts
305. Dwight Kroll
306. Marty Maine
307. Chris MacNamara
308. Eric Rice
309. Catherine Carlisle-McMullen
310. Dave Katz
311. Fred East
312. Susan Yerian
313. Paul Teare
314. Christine Abraham
315. Rick Linert
316. Ricks Son
317. Bill Nickell
318. Kelly Hutchings Repp
319. Cal Gerberding
320. Steve Gerberding
321. Travis Shatka
322. Greg Petliski
323. Don Lounibos
324. Dani Julien
325. Hayden Wyatt
326. Jim Reynolds
327. Christain Cattell
328. Lauren DeLauney
328. Hayley Ashburn
329. Lis Cordner
330. Alexa Flower
331. Nick Sullens
332. Dave Calfee
333. Mike Donaldson
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Gerry and I plan to be there.
Rick
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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I'll plan on being there. Good old Yellow Pines.
Ron, thanks for all you do Bro!
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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I will be there too Ron and will be driving up from Oakdale.
Cheers
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
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I'll be there as well, RSVPd on FB. My name is Pierce Adams.
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Bullwinkle
Boulder climber
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StoneMasters are more than welcome to stay at my place in El Portal. . .df
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 8, 2018 - 10:05am PT
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Yer a saint Dean! Heading up to Yosemite to spend Saturday night on my way to Modesto.
Peace
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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I put my and Michaels name in on FB
Not sure if you’re keeping two lists.
Susan Walker
Michael Jefferson
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TomCochrane
Trad climber
Cascade Mountains and Monterey Bay
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I'll attend
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Levy
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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I will attend.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 8, 2018 - 04:54pm PT
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Levy...last name?
Peace
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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Will be there.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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H is Harrison Hood. Glad to see your Aunt must be doing better Ron. Cheers!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 8, 2018 - 06:10pm PT
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Not so Lynnie, but she is family and is stubborn and hanging tough. Man I can't take much more of this.....having a BIG glass of wine.
Thanks for the clue in on Harrison.
Peace
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Ron-
I have to figure out how to get there before Tioga is open. But put me down as a strong "maybe." If I can get the airplane through it's scheduled annual inspection--may fly into Mariposa.Would like to stay in Yellow Pines, if this works out.
Rodger Raubach
P.S. Ron: We'll lift a Bohemia (or several) in the man's memory.
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ryankelly
climber
Bhumi
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I'll be there. Only met the Bird once at Lower River Amphitheater, it was Potter's memorial.
Funny how that works
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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I would appreciate adding
Mike Fogarty to list?
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unimog
climber
windy corner in the west
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i will try to make it.
Sasha
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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Sorry about that Ron. I guess you've always know me as Harrison. Thanks Lynne for the follow up. See you guys on Monday.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Mar 10, 2018 - 09:05am PT
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Please add Ed Barry and Sabina.
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TomKimbrough
Social climber
Salt Lake City
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Mar 10, 2018 - 04:42pm PT
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I'll be there.....
Tom Kimbrough
and also Jude Hyman
Thanks for putting this together.
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David Knopp
Trad climber
CA
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Mar 10, 2018 - 06:14pm PT
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Ron i'll be there... There will be two of us most likely... met Jim in Joshua Treee, pulled him by the collar out of a campfire...
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 12, 2018 - 07:37am PT
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Front page Bump
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St. Nanci
Social climber
Stone's throw from Yosemite
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Mar 12, 2018 - 01:26pm PT
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Nanci Adinolfi
JR Gehres
We will be there.
I share the same birthday as Bridwell and I used to cut his hair every now and then....oh and we both had dogs named Here.
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i-b-goB
Social climber
Wise Acres
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Mar 12, 2018 - 04:06pm PT
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 12, 2018 - 04:10pm PT
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Thanks go b!
Peace
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Levy
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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Mar 12, 2018 - 05:58pm PT
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Ron, my full name is William Leventhal
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Majid_S
Mountain climber
Karkoekstan, Former USSR
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Mar 13, 2018 - 08:12am PT
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Put my name in
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tztater
Big Wall climber
California
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Mar 13, 2018 - 04:14pm PT
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RSVP: Ben and Theresa Robinson
Thanks.
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skip gaynard
Trad climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Mar 13, 2018 - 06:17pm PT
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I would love to attend. Mentor and one that dictated the era and future.
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Tamara Robbins
climber
not a climber, just related...
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Mar 13, 2018 - 09:21pm PT
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Ron let me know if you want the master "list"... or how I can help.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 14, 2018 - 04:53am PT
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Thanks Tamara! You and your family did a fantastic and Honorable job in Memorializing your Father. Thank you allowing all of us to share in it.
Peace
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Mar 14, 2018 - 08:36am PT
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Ron: Please put Lisa Rockwell and me (Ken Boche) down to attend. And thank you so much for your efforts in support of Tamara and all of us in making the RR memorial such a success. I'll have pictures of that event up soon.
For those interested in the venue for Bridwell's Memorial, here are 3 pix of the 1999 C4 Reunion.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 14, 2018 - 09:00am PT
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My condolences to Jim's family and friends. I hope you are all doing well today.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 14, 2018 - 11:33am PT
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lready have it done Ken. Was sure a great gathering this last week!
Peace
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Mar 14, 2018 - 12:51pm PT
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RSVP/VSR/MFM/Brian Bermingham +1.
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Barbarian
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Mar 14, 2018 - 02:37pm PT
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Be good to see you there Mouse.
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Double D
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Mar 15, 2018 - 12:42pm PT
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The Bird's prophetic words in 1973...As new vistas are opened, changes will inevitably occur. Moral decisions will have to be made about certain technological innovations, such as chalk and resin. I am not arguing either course, but if some development makes one route easier to climb, it will make another route possible, and for that route use of the innovation may be obligatory. That in turn may make a two-sided coin: a nuisance to climbers and a boon for manufacturers. As far as the consumption of products is concerned, decreation will be the responsibility of the whole climbing community.
Ethics are also due for alterations. Top-roping will probably be used not only for physical conditioning and confidence building, where bouldering will not suffice, but also as a prerequisite in the case of dangerous unprotected leads by the climbing avant-garde. We may frown at these ideas, but they are likely to become selectively assimilated as part of the future norm.
Looking forward to seeing many old & new friends. Please include how many are in your group so that we can get a better idea of food, etc. Big thanks to Dale Bard, Layton, Ron Gomez, Yosemite NPS, Bison Designs and a whole slew of others that are making this come together. If you or your company would like to participate as a sponsor please contact Dale or myself through ST.
Dave Diegelman
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 15, 2018 - 05:42pm PT
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I will have Mark Chapman, Greg Crouch, Jay Smith and Kitty Calhoun with me.
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ron gomez
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 15, 2018 - 06:37pm PT
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Be great to see you all Jim!
Peace
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Mar 16, 2018 - 09:28am PT
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I will attend.
I have a place to stay.
Ron, thank you for all you have done to help Jim and his family and US.
Guy Keesee
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bombolini
Boulder climber
San Pedro
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Mar 16, 2018 - 12:20pm PT
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Condolences to everyone who knew this cool guy. Oh friend, gods speed. "Yesterday's history, tomorrows a mystery, and todays a gift. That's why we call it, the present." I'll attend and I can help out.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Mar 16, 2018 - 12:35pm PT
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Love that, bombolini!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 16, 2018 - 03:44pm PT
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Bombolini can I get yer name so I can add you to the guest and work list? My apologies if I already know you....but these avitars kill me. Need a spot to sleep?
Peace
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
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Mar 16, 2018 - 08:01pm PT
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I am going to try very hard to be there. My girlfriend and I are having our first child next month. Jims Memorial will be maybe three weeks after he is born. If I can swing it, we'll be there. I only met Jim once and I feel like I don't have a place at this table, however Jim Bridwell was a hero to me. A rockstar among climbers if you will. His style is unparralled. When I did meet him we talked about how climbing in the media lacked grit. It made my day to chat with him about that. To all his friends and those who knew and loved him, I say cheers. You all were very fortunate.
Efit to add, I changed a few things I wrote. Aldo, Laytons painting of him is great. I hope it is on displ ay at gge Memorial. Really really good stuff.
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Stewart Johnson
Mountain climber
lake forest
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Mar 18, 2018 - 09:39am PT
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Thanks Ron, for being there... i will be attend , Paul Teare
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Mar 18, 2018 - 05:11pm PT
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Please add Steve Smith.
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shipoopoi
Big Wall climber
oakland
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Mar 20, 2018 - 09:12am PT
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ron, heather and i plan on coming, steve schneider
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 20, 2018 - 09:19am PT
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Please add Steve Smith.
Aka Lucky?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Mar 20, 2018 - 09:46am PT
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Wayno, yes.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Mar 20, 2018 - 02:59pm PT
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Ok, another add (but keep it under your hat, seriously :) ) Mike "Whitey" White.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 20, 2018 - 05:04pm PT
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Looking for a few willing to do some "work" for Jim to sign up for the "work party". Not a lot of labor, but need some help with day of set up and tear down. Let me know if you can be there to help out.
Thanks
Peace
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Mar 20, 2018 - 05:08pm PT
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Of course you know I will.....
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 20, 2018 - 05:42pm PT
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Of course Lynnie...hey I hear you have plans with someone I know later this week? Have a blast.
Peace
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Mar 20, 2018 - 06:07pm PT
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Will do.
Hey, an idea. Maybe some of the people we know in "the ditch" will help as they don't have to travel so far.
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CathC
Social climber
Wyoming
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Mar 20, 2018 - 07:58pm PT
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C.Cullinane and J.Jackson are planning to attend and show our respect.
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Scole
Trad climber
Zapopan
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Mar 21, 2018 - 11:59am PT
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I would like to come, but will be arriving in Tijuana. If anyone from San Diego has room for a rider please let me know
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Mar 21, 2018 - 01:37pm PT
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Scole, it might work, will know more the first of May so if you have a real ride go for it. Cheers, L.
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TrailCrewErnie
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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Mar 21, 2018 - 04:18pm PT
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Please add Ernie Milan
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mastadon
Trad climber
crack addict
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Mar 23, 2018 - 07:51am PT
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Everyone has their own way of memorializing a lost friend. Something I saw yesterday in The Trench.
A quiet little note on the Camp 4 message board
The almost empty message board
Yesterday, in a pouring rainstorm, I wandered through an empty Camp 4 reflecting on all the seasons spent there in the 70's and all the people and friends met there that are no longer with us (and those that are).
Walking clockwise around the loop we used to drive, I tried to picture the site I stayed in near the power station in the fall of 1974. I saw Chuck Pratt juggling empty wine bottles there. He was always a hero to me.
I tried to find the tree that Dale Bard parked his converted bread truck next to with a horizontal branch that he used to do pullups and levers on. Couldn't find it.
The area at the end of the loop, where the rescue site is, was home for several seasons.
The first person I ever saw do a one-arm finger tip pullup was Ed Barry. I was following him into the bathroom at the far end of C4. He looked up at the door jam as he was passing through. He jumped up, latched on to the jam with his right hand, and cranked a couple one arm pull-ups. I was blown away. That inspired me to train to be able to do the same. The bathroom foundation is still there. That was where Werner had his extension cord running to his tent.
I walked through what used to be the workout site on the left, slightly uphill. This was next to a site I stayed in with a bunch of Washingtonian friends in the late 70's, several of whom are long gone. The two trees that the 20' 2x12 pullup board was attached to are still there.
I came to Little Columbia Boulder where I first met Jim Bridwell in 1972. He was bouldering with, I think, Barry Bates and several others. He was in his prime and was indisputably king of the jungle. I wandered to the base of Midnight Lightning where we used to watch Steve Wunsch to do his yoga in 1972. Mead Hargis had his platform tent there when he was the Camp 4 ranger.
You have to marvel at the change. How different Camp 4 was from what it must have been in the 50's and 60's. Most of us can only imagine.
The new generation of climbers is here and eventually they'll be replaced with a newer generation. The cycle will repeat itself again and again.
Goodbye Jim. You were truely one-of-a-kind and an inspiration to all of us.
Don Harder
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Mar 23, 2018 - 08:03am PT
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Brook Igleheart attending. Camping both nights please.
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Mar 23, 2018 - 08:16am PT
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I met Jim a few times.
We shared a few laughs and had similar political views. He was genuine and a good soul.
I'll ride up to say goodbye in May.
-Wayne Burnes
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Alexey
climber
San Jose, CA
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Mar 23, 2018 - 12:39pm PT
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I suppose sexists who climbed Crucifix with JIM BRIDWELL are welcome to his memorial.
I do not know about myself, since I never met Jim, but want to pay respect for what he done in climbing. Can I sign up? Alexey Zelditch
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CaNewt
Mountain climber
Davis, CA
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Mar 23, 2018 - 01:07pm PT
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I plan to attend: Bob Schneider
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 23, 2018 - 01:19pm PT
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I wrote that note a couple weeks ago on my way to the Robbins Memorial...spent a night in Yosemite for Jim and Royal. Glad it’s still up!
Kevin you better be there. Should be hearing fromDale soon enough.
Peace
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Mar 23, 2018 - 01:30pm PT
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Nice post, mastadon!
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WBraun
climber
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Mar 23, 2018 - 01:58pm PT
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Warbler can't come until he transgenders himself to female ..... :-)
LOL !!!
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WBraun
climber
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Mar 23, 2018 - 02:02pm PT
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Dangerous sh!t for sure .....
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 23, 2018 - 02:34pm PT
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We have camping for 90 spaces in Yellow Pines. You MUST reserve a sight via this post and it is first come first served with a strict limit number. So remember to let us know if you plan on camping. We only have the Yellow pine site for Saturday night and Sunday night.
Peace
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Mar 23, 2018 - 04:10pm PT
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Mar 23, 2018 - 06:17pm PT
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Me too! Thanks!
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Mar 23, 2018 - 06:22pm PT
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Hey Ron, count me in please. So please reserve a site for me.
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rmuir
Social climber
From the Time Before the Rocks Cooled.
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Mar 23, 2018 - 06:28pm PT
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Hey, Ron… I've paid through the nose for a tent cabin at Curry for the Saturday night of the 19th. But I'd like to camp on the Friday night of the 18th and stay Sunday night, the 20th. I'd really like a 'sight' (or maybe just a 'site' <g>) for those two nights; I don't need a whole site, I just need to find a place to lay my head.
Can you put me down for camping in Yellow Pines for that Friday and Sunday night? Thanks.
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hooblie
climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
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Mar 23, 2018 - 07:52pm PT
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rarely has a duly registered hooblie been spotted among a cohort of compliant campers, but out of respect,
i would like to submit an application for my vehiclularized solo self, anticipating site sharing of course
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Don Lauria
Trad climber
Bishop, CA
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Mar 24, 2018 - 01:01am PT
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If Tioga's open I would like to be in Yellow Pines May19th.
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(Sullens)
Mountain climber
Columbia
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Mar 24, 2018 - 10:47am PT
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2, please...Janet (Sullens) Moreland and Nancy (Olson) Sweeney. We have a tent cabin. Driving in Sat AM from Sacto so can't help prior, but how about break down or post event needs? Count us in for that, -j
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(Sullens)
Mountain climber
Columbia
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Mar 24, 2018 - 11:43am PT
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The Warbler? Is that you, Kevin? If so, looking forward to seeing you!
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bombolini
Boulder climber
San Pedro
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Mar 24, 2018 - 02:19pm PT
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I'm RSVP'en for Jims memorial. AND I can pitch in to help. Can get a spot at Yellow Pine? Thanks.
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bombolini
Boulder climber
San Pedro
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Mar 24, 2018 - 02:27pm PT
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Yes Ron Gomez, the Bombolini handel belongs to Jim Valensi. (a real nut bag) ...glad to help out at the memorial and sleep at Yellow Pine.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Mar 24, 2018 - 02:59pm PT
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bombolini can share the site you assign to myself and T Hocking, Ron, if you'd like to set it up. We're well-acquainted and you might as well keep all the nut jobs together...
MFM
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bombolini
Boulder climber
San Pedro
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Mar 24, 2018 - 03:18pm PT
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...well thank you my fury rodent friend.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Mar 24, 2018 - 03:31pm PT
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Mouse, in the interest of saftey...I'll supply the concertina wire to keep your group sequestered until feeding time. See you there!
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mountain girl
Trad climber
Berkeley, CA
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Mar 24, 2018 - 04:01pm PT
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Hi Ron,
Ingrid Peterson here. Need camping spot for one person Sat. night.
I am happy to volunteer.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Mar 24, 2018 - 04:09pm PT
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Ingi....I have a place for us Fri and Sat if you want.
Let me know
Susan
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mountain girl
Trad climber
Berkeley, CA
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Mar 24, 2018 - 07:00pm PT
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Sounds great, Susan. I am in. See you in a couple of weeks.
Ron,
Be happy to volunteer.
Ingrid
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snake
Mountain climber
sebastopol
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Mar 24, 2018 - 07:45pm PT
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Walt Vennum and Lois (Rice) Vennum are planning to attend.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Mar 25, 2018 - 09:01am PT
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Ok Ingi....see you in Moab first then at Jim’s memorial. All set.
Susan
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 25, 2018 - 02:45pm PT
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Pleases upgrade me from a maybe to "attending." Will be driving in through Reno and Carson City; could provide wheels to anyone along that route for a gas contribution.
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snake
Mountain climber
sebastopol
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Mar 26, 2018 - 10:12am PT
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Lois Rice and Walt Vennum will attend and would like a campsite for Saturday night. We can stay afterwards and help tear down. Thanks. WV
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KitKat
Trad climber
Strawberry
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Mar 26, 2018 - 11:21am PT
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Please add Kit Riddle and Jasper Donley
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scuffy b
climber
heading slowly NNW
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Mar 26, 2018 - 01:43pm PT
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I would attend and volunteer.
Steve Moyles
Thanks!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 28, 2018 - 06:50pm PT
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Front page material
Peace
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 28, 2018 - 10:32pm PT
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I met Walt Vennum at Chuck Kroger's memorial many years ago. Walt taught an intensive geology course at Stanford and Chuck showed up a couple of weeks into it and innocently asked "did I miss anything?". They climbed together and remained friends in spite of the rocky start...
It will be great to see him and lots of other folks at this amazing gathering.
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Gagner
climber
Boulder
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Mar 29, 2018 - 11:46am PT
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Please add Paul Gagner and Sunny
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Fogarty
climber
BITD
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Mar 29, 2018 - 08:08pm PT
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Any one needing a ride fro JT or the Coachella Valley please let me know
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 30, 2018 - 07:13am PT
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Thanks Tad!
Peace
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 31, 2018 - 04:46pm PT
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Front page
Peace
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Hi Ron,
if there is room I'd like a spot in Yellow Pines
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 2, 2018 - 06:05am PT
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Got ya Ed!
Peace
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Barbarian
climber
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Ron,
Do you have room for one more in Yellow Pine?
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 2, 2018 - 09:46am PT
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Barbarian, get me yer first and last name and I'll get you on the list. Still open so yer good.
Peace
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gilly
climber
Mohawk Valley,Ca
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Gill and Therese James will be there. Thanks to all for putting it together. Very Best. G
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Spitzahhh
climber
Colorado
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thanks Ron!
Travis Spitzer will attend and likely bivy at yellow pines.
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rodrigo MUJICA
Mountain climber
chile
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Will try to make it of course if in North America
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Caddy
Trad climber
Folsom, CA
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Please add Curt Taras Family of 4 from Folsom CA. Camping needed.
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C4/1971
Trad climber
Depends on the day...
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Vince Goetz here. If Tioga is open I would like to be there. A site to sleep in would be a treat. Saturday night only. Have to be back in Green Creek Sunday...
Willing to help out...Also contacted Jeff Matthis and Warren White, both of whom might be able to attend.
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Barbarian
climber
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Barbarian, get me yer first and last name and I'll get you on the list. Still open so yer good.
Ron,
My family knows me as Scott Allen.
Thanks!
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burnin' vernon
climber
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Going to try like hell to make it down from Idaho. Camping for two is a must if I am going to make this work. Still plausible?
Some folks know me as "mush puppy ken" from bitd.
Happy trails, Jim. Thanks for the memories. Peace.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 2, 2018 - 02:55pm PT
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Camping is filling up, but we can add you if you know your coming. Let us know when you can firm up.
Peace
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DrDeeg
Mountain climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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I plan to attend. I don't need space at Yellow Pines as I will depart after the event.
Jeff Dozier
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scuffy b
climber
heading slowly NNW
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Hi Ron, can you get me into Yellow Pine?
Thanks
Steve Moyles
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Littleron
Mountain climber
Snoqualmie pass. Wa
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I’ll be there if I’m still alive!
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CaNewt
Mountain climber
Davis, CA
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Ron, please save a campsite if still available. Thanks. Bob Schneider
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 2, 2018 - 08:15pm PT
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Up to today...April 2, 2018, if you requested Yellow Pines, you have your name on the list and NEED to check in when you arrive. Camping is only good for Saturday and Sunday nights. Most likely, you will need to set up after the memorial. If you do not have your name on the list we unfortunately can not accomidate you. We are being given these site by the generosity of the Park Service and have to respect their cooperation with this event.
Peace
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Guck
Trad climber
Santa Barbara, CA
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Hi Ron,
Please add my name and that of my better half to the list. Thanks!
Phillip Fanchon and Elaine Ellis.
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Dick Erb
climber
June Lake, CA
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Ron,
Please add Dick and Judy Erb to your list, and camping for Saturday if possible.
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ECF
Big Wall climber
Ridgway CO
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Christian George
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Reptyle195
Trad climber
Ca
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Kelly Repp tyle will be there most reverently.
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shipoopoi
Big Wall climber
oakland
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hey ron, can you put me and heather on the campground reservation list in yellow pines. also, note that Heather's last name is Baer, not schneider. thanks, steve
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FBIII
Trad climber
Yosemite 25 years
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I plan on being there. I thought I did this through Facebook a while back.
Frank Brown III
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burnin' vernon
climber
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Ron- Shot you an email confirming yesterday's post. Not sure if you check email though so posting here as well. Idaho is a long drive. Ideally need camping for Friday and Saturday nights. Please let me know.
Peace--
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 3, 2018 - 10:47am PT
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Burnin Vernon, camping only good for Saturday and Sunday nights in Yellow pines. I'll put you in for 2, Saturday and Sunday. Is your name Ken Vernon? Need to know for camp check in.
Peace
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 3, 2018 - 10:50am PT
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Frank Brown III, did you use to work in the Mountain Room Broiler??? Maybe early mid 80's
Peace
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Is there ANY way we can get Yellow Pines open for Friday night? Please ask Dale to put in a word for all of us that have to travel all day on Friday to be there Saturday!
Actually I think Friday night may be more important than Sunday night if we can only get two nights.
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juergen_l
Trad climber
Germany
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Chris and me will also try to join.
Juergen L. from Germany
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 3, 2018 - 12:01pm PT
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Lynnie, Yellow Pines is already booked for Friday, by other volunteer groups. We tried, but no go. We need to be respectful of the NPS since they are being very helpful in facilitating a lot of the logistics and planning. Sorry
Peace
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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You usually have to do service time to get Yellow Pines...good score Ron! Don't worry about me, I have accommodations.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 3, 2018 - 12:56pm PT
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Credit goes to Ken Yeager and his FaceLift efforts. But the Park Service is bending over backwards to be as helpful as they can be to help us pay respects to Jim Bridwell.
Peace
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Deb Burton
climber
Dyer Nevada
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What about all the people that rsvp on face book long before this was posted on super topo?
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Deb Burton
climber
Dyer Nevada
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Hugh Burton
Steve Sutton
Deb Burton
Cheryl Delehanty
will be there
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 4, 2018 - 11:17am PT
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Dale Bard and Dave Dingelman have that end of it Deb....I was asked to post on Supertopo to spread the word. Do you guys need camping? Is Sutton for sure?? Would be really good to see him.
Peace
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Anne-Marie Rizzi
climber
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I won't be able to attend after all.
But I'll be thinking of him and all the people there.
Anne-Marie
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C4/1971
Trad climber
Depends on the day...
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Frank Brown was a waiter in the Broiler Room. Man did some serious running....
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 6, 2018 - 04:53pm PT
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Fed us well when we stopped in.....cheeze garlic bread! Hope it's him and hope I get to see him.
Peace
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TomKimbrough
Social climber
Salt Lake City
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Darn, Rizzi! I'll miss you.
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Jackal
Mountain climber
Vancouver, WA
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We'll be there. Sad news, glad this is happening.
Bob Raymond
Karen Knephoff
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Eric Bress
Trad climber
Denver
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Apr 11, 2018 - 11:00pm PT
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Eric and Noah Bress will be attending.
Looking for a campsite as well. Thanks
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burnin' vernon
climber
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Apr 13, 2018 - 05:38pm PT
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Hey Ron:
I was on the list but seems to no longer be the case? Please advise via my email if things have changed, as I do not hang out on ST much.
Thanks bunches-- Ken
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Roger Breedlove
climber
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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Apr 13, 2018 - 07:26pm PT
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I cannot attend, and I am sorry to not add my voice to those who have the highest respect for Jim. I am really sorry not to be there. For those of you how have read my accounts of climbing or hanging out with Jim, it is probably apparent how close we were at a time when Jim was just starting to envision how to be Bridwell and I was, how shall I say, just trying to figure out how to climb respectably.
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Elizabeth Moran
Trad climber
reno
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Apr 14, 2018 - 09:22pm PT
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Please add Eliza Moran to the list of attendees to Jim's memorial in Yosemite. thankyou
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Apr 14, 2018 - 10:48pm PT
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Your presence will be missed Roger Breedlove.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 16, 2018 - 08:03am PT
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Spent part of this last weekend helping Peggy. Got the job of getting some Jim’s room packed up. Was emotionally very difficult but also so healing and uplifting to go through so much of his life. It was priceless as well as Honor to undertake part of this chore and I felt his presents and Spirit the entire time. Thanks Jim for being there to give me the strength to do this. Some photos I took.... he was an incredible being and I got an even deeper respect for him carrying out this chore.
Peace my Brother!
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David Knopp
Trad climber
CA
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Apr 16, 2018 - 11:05am PT
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hello everyone-i have previously rsvped but did not think of camping-is there a way to share a site with anyone, it'll probably be just me and a tiny tent-or ill sleep in my car! Thanks in advance.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 16, 2018 - 12:36pm PT
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Dave, I got ya covered. You are on the Yellow Pines list, just check in Saturday night after the memorial in Yellow Pines with Harrison Hood. Camping is group style and good for Saturday and Sunday night(s).
Peace
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Greg Child
climber
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Apr 17, 2018 - 10:03am PT
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Hey Ron, I RSVP'd earlier, after talking to Dave Diegleman. Is there some angle on availablity in a campsite for 2 people? I,ll turn up with Doug McDonald.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2018 - 10:44am PT
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Of course Greg.... got you and Doug on the list. So far no issues with maxing out Yellow Pines. Look me up Saturday, will be good to see you.
Peace
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 17, 2018 - 04:38pm PT
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hey there say, ron...
as to this quote:
Topic Author's Reply - Apr 16, 2018 - 08:03am PT
Spent part of this last weekend helping Peggy. Got the job of getting some Jim’s room packed up. Was emotionally very difficult but also so healing and uplifting to go through so much of his life. It was priceless as well as Honor to undertake part of this chore and I felt his presents and Spirit the entire time. Thanks Jim for being there to give me the strength to do this. Some photos I took.... he was an incredible being and I got an even deeper respect for him carrying out this chore.
Peace my Brother!
oh my... very emotion for you, yes, we can well understand...
thank you for sharing this... such a think, is something very deep in the heart, we know... ... and for sharing all the photos...
god bless, so much...
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Scole
Trad climber
Zapopan
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Apr 17, 2018 - 04:58pm PT
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If you still have room in Yellow pines please put me on the list.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2018 - 08:02pm PT
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Is that Scott Cole? If so yer in Brother.
Peace
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shipoopoi
Big Wall climber
oakland
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Apr 17, 2018 - 08:10pm PT
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ron, my friend greg sonagere and his girlfiriend darla duckworth are coming to the event and would like to please stay with us all in yellow pines if there is still room. thanks for all your work on this ron, ss
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2018 - 09:11pm PT
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They're on the list Steve.
Peace
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Apr 18, 2018 - 11:47am PT
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Fly'n Brian (McCray) not Kim Schmitz
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 18, 2018 - 11:59am PT
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Thanks Gnome! Correction noted
Peace
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Gary Bocarde
climber
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Apr 18, 2018 - 02:32pm PT
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Add Gary Bocarde to the list
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Scole
Trad climber
Zapopan
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Apr 19, 2018 - 08:43am PT
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Is that Scott Cole? If so yer in Brother. That's me. I am also hoping I can find a ride from San Diego(and back). If anyone has room, please let me know.
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DJMac
Social climber
El Portal, CA
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Apr 19, 2018 - 08:38pm PT
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I’m planning on being there. - John McMullen, in El Portal CA.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 20, 2018 - 10:28am PT
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Scott, I think Lynnie Leichtfuss may have offered a ride earlier up thread. Check it out.
Peace
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Scole
Trad climber
Zapopan
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Apr 20, 2018 - 10:42am PT
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Scott, I think Lynnie Leichtfuss may have offered a ride earlier up thread. Check it out.
Ron
Thanks, I have tried to contact her. Just trying to cover the bases
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 20, 2018 - 10:44am PT
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I just talked with her yesterday. Sh's around.
Peace
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Scole
Trad climber
Zapopan
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Apr 20, 2018 - 10:45am PT
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Great, I sent her a member to member email. Not sure if she got it. Can you send me contact info?
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Dick Erb
climber
June Lake, CA
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Apr 21, 2018 - 06:57pm PT
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Ron, thank you so much for all you are doing. Judy and and I would also like camping on Sunday as well as Saturday if possible.
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Fuzzywuzzy
climber
suspendedhappynation
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Apr 21, 2018 - 10:21pm PT
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Ron
Have room for another two?
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 22, 2018 - 11:07am PT
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Dick, you and Judy are in Yellow Pines Saturday and Sunday nights.
Peace
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 22, 2018 - 11:08am PT
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Fuzzywuzzy....need names for check in please.
Peace
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
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Apr 22, 2018 - 01:23pm PT
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I'll be there along with my girlfriend and our newborn son. The lady doesn't want to camp with the little one. Are there more hotels other than Ahwahnee and Yosemite Lodge? They're booked. Any suggestions outside of park? Will be coming down 49 ftom the north.
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dfrost7
Social climber
Long Beach, Ca
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Apr 22, 2018 - 05:52pm PT
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I'll be there. Please add me to the list. Mike G gave me your # then, Lynne said to contact here.
Laurie Siqueido
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 22, 2018 - 06:32pm PT
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Hi Laurie, yes yer in...just got your phone message. Please introduce yourself, don't know that I've met you.
Peace
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Bullwinkle
Boulder climber
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Apr 22, 2018 - 06:42pm PT
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Mac, try the Yosemite View in El Portal, it's just outside the Park entrance on hyw 140
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John M
climber
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Apr 22, 2018 - 06:56pm PT
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Just a thought..
there are cabins in foresta, condos and cabins in yosemite west, and cabins in wawona. All of those are inside the park, so you don't have to leave the park and enter it on a saturday. The line into the park can be long on a saturday morning.
no restaurants though. Except at wawona hotel. You would have to do your own food. And they don't do one night rentals.
Foresta 10 minutes to valley
Yosemite West 15 minutes to valley
http://www.yosemitewest.com/ywcondos.htm
Wawona 30 minutes.
https://www.redwoodsinyosemite.com
Add a little bit of time for busy weekends.
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Fuzzywuzzy
climber
suspendedhappynation
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Apr 22, 2018 - 07:23pm PT
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Tom Carter & Carol Mazerall
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 22, 2018 - 07:27pm PT
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Tom Carter, do you need camping Saturday night?
Peace
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
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Apr 22, 2018 - 07:53pm PT
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Thank you, Bullwinkle!
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chappy
Social climber
oakhurst
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Apr 22, 2018 - 09:39pm PT
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A couple of other people joining me:
Aaron Walters and Chris Carr
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Fuzzywuzzy
climber
suspendedhappynation
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Apr 23, 2018 - 10:13pm PT
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Ron
Yes please.
Tom Carter
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 24, 2018 - 06:00am PT
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On the list Tom
Peace
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Urmas
Social climber
Sierra Eastside
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Apr 24, 2018 - 08:24am PT
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Urmas and Becky Franosch will be there.
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
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Apr 24, 2018 - 12:36pm PT
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Hey John M, thanks for the links. Going to check em out.
Does anyone know if Michael Covington is going to be there?
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Tamara Robbins
climber
not a climber, just related...
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Apr 24, 2018 - 02:44pm PT
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Just spoke with Covington, presuming he can get his burn piles taken care of on his property he will be likely attending. He may drive with me from Moab. Ron, as far as camping, you can squeeze him in my site as I have a few options as far as staying that night.... Getting to internet/computer access is tricky for him so I'll try and post on his behalf when we know for sure.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 24, 2018 - 02:47pm PT
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Funny just text Michael! I will gladly add him to both lists!
Peace
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
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Apr 24, 2018 - 03:04pm PT
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You mean his teepee doesn't have wifi? Would love to see him. Cheers, everybody!
Pierce Adams
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HeschMonster
Trad climber
Morro Bay
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Apr 24, 2018 - 11:50pm PT
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Ron, I'll say 99.9% certain I'll attend, will prob carpool with Rosneau from SLO. Only have time to stay one night but look forward to it. Will likely leave butt-early to expedite the drive, so will have time to help setup if necessary, and happily help after as well.
cheers, Christian Hesch~
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George R
climber
The Gray Area
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Apr 25, 2018 - 11:42am PT
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George Ridgley would like to attend the memorial. If there is still room in Yellow Pine I'd like to stay there as well. Happy to help with organizational stuff also.
Thanks,
G
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 25, 2018 - 03:10pm PT
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George have you in Yellow Pines Saturday, Sunday nights. Check in at camp ground after memorial.
Peace
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Tamara Robbins
climber
not a climber, just related...
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Apr 25, 2018 - 03:27pm PT
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Sending kudos to you, Ron. The various components of an event like this require devotion, patience, and focus (aka time). So, energetically applauding and appreciating what you (and Dave, Dale, Ken, Layton, & Peggy) are creating! See you soon.
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Urmas
Social climber
Sierra Eastside
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Apr 25, 2018 - 06:36pm PT
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I have not made camping arrangements yet. Would there still be space for Becky and me in Yellow Pines? We would be much obliged.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 25, 2018 - 07:44pm PT
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Many thanks....Jim and I were CLOSE buddies. It's the least I (we) could do for him. He would want a simple celebration, gathering of all his friends in friendships. You would know what it takes to put this together as YOU sent your Father off in grand style with many friends having many smiles, hugs and Love spread all around.
Peace
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 26, 2018 - 06:05am PT
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Have you on the list for Yellow Pines Saturday and Sunday night Urmas
Peace
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Urmas
Social climber
Sierra Eastside
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Apr 26, 2018 - 07:12am PT
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Thanks Ron!
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Reptyle195
Trad climber
Ca
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Apr 27, 2018 - 09:51am PT
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So sad. My wife Terry had exactly the same condition, at the same time, and was on the same list. The one major difference between the two cases is she did receive a donor transplant three years ago. .maybe if just one more person had signed the donor card.....
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 27, 2018 - 11:09am PT
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Glad your wife received her transplant. In retrospect, wonder if some of the signs and symptoms I saw years ago would have made a difference!? Kills me sometimes to think something may have been done if I could have seen into the future. I'll never forget the phone call in January he and I had.....was the beginning of the end. Literally less than 2 months and he passed. But I will say....he faced it head on, no denial, blamming, no feeling sorry for himself. I miss Jim.
Peace
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Apr 27, 2018 - 03:13pm PT
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I not only feel your pain Ron, but I know what it's like when you think perhaps you could have done better for the people you love and care about. Regardless, we all have today and the people still in our lives we love.
"Shower the people you love with love". JT
lynnie
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 27, 2018 - 03:41pm PT
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Yer spot Lynnie! You know me n The Bird were pretty close, only natural I think to second quess. I’m missing a James Taylor concert first of June, orders to cover Games in Colorado, Kelly and I already bought tickets!
Peace
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Apr 27, 2018 - 03:46pm PT
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Maybe girls night out?! Ron does good, Kelly and Lynne play. ???
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Apr 27, 2018 - 04:15pm PT
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Lynne and Ron...looking forward to seeing you both. You two have always been way up on the empathy scale....the world needs more like you.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 27, 2018 - 05:20pm PT
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hey there say, ron... sending this email hug, here, to you...
thank you, too, for all you are doing, here, for this memorial for your friend, and friend of so many-- jim...
prayers for a really sweet time, as all join for this...
and for smooth 'sailing' through all the work, and effort, and travels
for all...
*sending you something, around may 1st...
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 27, 2018 - 05:44pm PT
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Lynnie...sorry, Kelly is going with her Sister!
Jim.....yeah, will be good to see you too...been a while. I am HELPING Dale Bard and Dave Diegelman....they are piloting this memorial. They're smart enough to know how to lay low. They deserve Thanks and credit as well. So....Thank you Dale and Dave for all the hard and tough work you guys are doing to Honor your friend, mentor and leader!
Lizzy, wish you were coming!
Peace
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Apr 27, 2018 - 06:05pm PT
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Donini, is Angela coming?
Gomez, where is this concert? May try to crash it. :) In honor of Jim of course. He would love the idea!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 27, 2018 - 07:12pm PT
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Hollywood Bowl
Peace
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Urmas
Social climber
Sierra Eastside
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Apr 28, 2018 - 08:34am PT
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I'm hoping to add one more person to my camping reservation if possible: Esther Feldman. Thank you!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 28, 2018 - 03:12pm PT
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hey there say, ron... awww... thanks... i will be there is spirit... :)
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Ken Corrock
Boulder climber
Intervale NH
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Apr 28, 2018 - 06:31pm PT
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I will be there to represent Jim's ski boots. Looking forward to all.
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TomKimbrough
Social climber
Salt Lake City
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Apr 29, 2018 - 08:04am PT
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Ron - Thanks for all your work.
If there is still camping space put Jude Hyman and myself down for a Saturday spot.
Thanks again, Tom Kimbrough
p.s. It probably doesn't matter but I am on the list twice.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 29, 2018 - 09:36am PT
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Have you in Yellow Pines Saturday/Sunday nights Tom
Peace
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Ojai Bird
Mountain climber
Ojai, California
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Apr 29, 2018 - 03:16pm PT
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Hello Ron Gomez, Thank you, and everyone, for helping to put together Jim's memorial. I'm on the list as Ojai Bird, real name Earl Bates. I was invited onto the list back in February when it was on Layton Bridwell's FB page. I do need camping for Saturday and Sunday, also looking for a place to stay on Friday. Please let me know if I could help with anything.
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Ojai Bird
Mountain climber
Ojai, California
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Apr 29, 2018 - 03:57pm PT
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Jim Bridwell, Yosemite Valley photo by Earl Bates
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Stimbo
Trad climber
Crowley Lake
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Apr 29, 2018 - 04:24pm PT
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Hey Ron,
Kevin Leary and I (Jim Stimson) would like to attend the memorial. Let us know if there is any more camping available, thanks.
Jim Stimson
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Scole
Trad climber
Zapopan
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Apr 30, 2018 - 08:45am PT
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Anyone driving to the valley on May 18 from San Diego or San Jose? I could use a ride if space is available.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 30, 2018 - 01:28pm PT
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Stimbo yer good Saturday and Sunday nights in Yellow Pine.
Peace
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Ken Davies
Big Wall climber
Tacoma, WA
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Apr 30, 2018 - 02:10pm PT
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I will be there with my wife Christine Davies. We could use a spot for a vw westy!
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Stimbo
Trad climber
Crowley Lake
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Apr 30, 2018 - 02:41pm PT
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Thanks Ron.
jim
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Apr 30, 2018 - 05:10pm PT
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Hello all -
I posted on the FB page, but was having trouble locating someplace to stay. Jeff suggested I check in here, haven't logged in to ST in ages.
If there is a slot open for a single at YP I would appreciate it, no worries if it is already full, I will figure something out. See you soon.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 30, 2018 - 11:32pm PT
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Vegasclimber.... I need first and last name for check in if you need camping.
Peace
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Scole
Trad climber
Zapopan
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Hola Ron
Is there camping space for my wife, Marta Briseno, as well? Errett Allen was also hoping for a spot.
Thanks
Scott
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Heyas Ron - name is Travis Spaulding - said on FB that I was going to have a +1 but I will be riding solo this trip. Thanks!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 1, 2018 - 02:12pm PT
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Everyone is covered to date! I'd appreciate meeting everyone.....come up no matter what and let me shake yer hand or give/get a hug.
Peace
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, ron... awwww... you are such a 'good guy'...
:)
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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I'm planning on coming up with Tony Yeary and Todd Gordon. I believe Tony has already tied down the camping.
See you all there.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Thank you very much Ron. Glad I will be able to be in YP with everyone and listen to the tales.
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lostinshanghai
Social climber
someplace
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Hi ron,
Please add two more if possible,
Dave Weseman and Jay Timbrell
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Steve Rathbun
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, ron... do you still have the same address, as from christmas?
i got a package for the memorial, for the family...
am sending it to you...
tomorrow (today, now) ... will check back, fast, though,
and see if you saw this...
:)
also, one small one, the next day, too...
if you can please take them with you, to the memorial...
keep up the excellent work...
night now, :)
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Good move Ron...you’re outing all of the avatars. Kudos to everyone putting this together see you all there!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 3, 2018 - 05:54am PT
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Still the same Neebee
Peace
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there, say, ron... got it... :)
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, ron... if you are on line, anywhere... just sent you a message at facebook...
happy good eve, to you, and all...
:)
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j-tree
Big Wall climber
Typewriters and Ledges
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Steve Bosque and Kevin DeWeese are planning on attending
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Bellazy
Sport climber
Campbell,Calif.
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Chris Bellizzi aka THE RAVEN will be there
and Sandi Bacon
We would like help with food or any thing we could do to help.
Never got to climb with The Bird but spent many a campfire at SAR parties and Camp 4 with him
Last year before he got ill I spent an hour and half chatting with him on phone
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PGM
Trad climber
BEND
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I will be there - Phyllis Garcia (1)
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Old Dego
Mountain climber
San Jose
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Hard charging, philosophical with a wonderfully subtle humor. From Separate Reality, to the Lighting problem, it was an honor and joy to have witnessed your spirit. Rest well
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errett
Social climber
Grumpy Ridge
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Ron... I will be staying at a friend's house in El Portal, so if you reserved a space for me you can give it to someone else. Looking forward to meeting you and many others as well as seeing many old known reprobates from my dark and evil past. -- Errett Allen
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HeschMonster
Trad climber
Morro Bay
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Ron, you can put me as a 100% coming (up from 99.9, haha), and prob camping next to Rosnau so I can throw rocks at him when he snores.
cheers, Christian Hesch
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 7, 2018 - 07:21pm PT
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Christian...yer #190.
Peace
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 8, 2018 - 10:38am PT
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Lizzy, got a package today.
Peace
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Fish Finder
climber
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Hi Ron
Can I get a spot at YP.
Gregg
Pusateri
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there, say, ron...
great to know... there should be one small one, as well...
should show, any time, now, too... :)
and, one other small packet...
:)
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captain chaos
climber
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May 10, 2018 - 06:07am PT
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Count me in... Craig Calonica
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 10, 2018 - 07:08am PT
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Got word you'd be there Craig. Need a camp site?
Peace
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Polarsun1
Big Wall climber
NV
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May 11, 2018 - 02:47pm PT
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Will Oxx & Steve Sutton will attend. Thanks
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Talbs
Trad climber
Reno, NV
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May 12, 2018 - 04:31am PT
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Ron, I'll also need a campsite for Sat night please. John Talbott, Reno
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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May 12, 2018 - 08:08am PT
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Ron, thanks for keeping this all together. No easy task.
For all those that will be camping with us; I'll be bringing my griddle and doing a pancake breakfast Sunday morning until I run out of batter or mouths to feed. If you'd like to help I will probably run out of toppings first. Butter, syrup, jam that kind of stuff. I should have enough of everything else. If you've got a griddle and want to flip pancakes that's cool too. I can only cook so many at a time.
Looking forward seeing and celebrating with everyone.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 12, 2018 - 09:35am PT
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Hey H, of course I'm on board! Toppings, butter. No griddle but two large fry pans......It would be fun if the carnivores could bring bacon. I'll cook it. Smiles, Lynnie
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 12, 2018 - 12:25pm PT
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hey there, say, ... wow H!
as to this quote:
For all those that will be camping with us; I'll be bringing my griddle and doing a pancake breakfast Sunday morning until I run out of batter or mouths to feed. If you'd like to help I will probably run out of toppings first. Butter, syrup, jam that kind of stuff. I should have enough of everything else. If you've got a griddle and want to flip pancakes that's cool too. I can only cook so many at a time.
wow, how neat!!!!
happy good works, there...
:)
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Fish Finder
climber
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May 12, 2018 - 04:26pm PT
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Hey say there Neebee
Don’t make it go to H’s head ,their just pancakes, it’s not like he be making Belgium waffles or anything like that, hahahahaha
Hey H , I’ll bring a gallon of syrup to cover those flap jacks
Cheers!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 12, 2018 - 06:31pm PT
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hey there say, fish finder... ahaaaaa... well then, YOU best bring at
least ONE belgium waffle to give him 'inspiration' for the future, ;)
have fun! happy to hear from you!
:)
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Rubidoux Wilson
Trad climber
Santa Maria, CA
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May 12, 2018 - 06:36pm PT
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Jim Wilson and Ann Wilson will be attending. I've been trying for 2 1/2 months to find a replacement entertainer for the gig I had on May 19th and I finally found one.
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Rubidoux Wilson
Trad climber
Santa Maria, CA
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May 12, 2018 - 06:49pm PT
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I look forward to seeing you Tad.
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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May 12, 2018 - 07:10pm PT
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Yay I get to come! The Bird has been a friend and inspiration throughout my climbing daze🙂
Ron , any chance left I can get a legal bivy spot? Thanks Buddy.
Peace✌️
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 13, 2018 - 06:08am PT
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BLUEBLOCR....need a name for check in at camp. Post name up and I'll get ya on the list for Saturday and Sunday night. Go to BRIDWELL MEMORIAL CAMPING thread and send email to me so I can update camping site(s).
Peace
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Radish
Trad climber
SeKi, California
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May 13, 2018 - 11:10am PT
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Hey Ron, We're just coming for the Memorial and then leaving the park. Rene' Ardesch, Bruce Watts, Dwight Kroll, Marty Maine. Thanks!
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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May 13, 2018 - 11:24am PT
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Just keeping Jim in my thoughts...
And looking forward to next weekend.
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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May 13, 2018 - 12:10pm PT
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Great photos Boo of EarlyBird..................
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 13, 2018 - 03:20pm PT
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Radish, would that be Marty Maine, husband of Norma?
your wish, you know you could edit or delete your comments. They just make you look bad. Jess sayin'.
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Radish
Trad climber
SeKi, California
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May 13, 2018 - 04:22pm PT
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Lynne, Yes, Marty Maine a great friend of mine who rides uphill like a monster even after full hip surgery! And Norma is a rock too.A Friend of Jims. He has told me many cool stories about their climbing times.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 13, 2018 - 05:02pm PT
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Radish, please tell Marty I will be there. We go back a LONG way. I wish Norma were coming. Cheers!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 13, 2018 - 05:54pm PT
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hey there say, BooDawg... say, thanks for posting the younger pics...
i can still see the resemblance in the older shots, and
it is nice to see back, to ones youth, this way...
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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May 13, 2018 - 09:00pm PT
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Yeah, he carried some sweet doo's, didn't he!
More like a Beatle than a Bird tho💂
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Eric Rice
Trad climber
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May 14, 2018 - 01:13pm PT
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I plan on attending
Thx
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DJMac
Social climber
El Portal, CA
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May 14, 2018 - 05:13pm PT
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Can you please add my wife, Catherine Carlisle-McMullen, coming with me. 181, John McMullen. Thanks! See everyone Saturday.
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Fred East
climber
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May 14, 2018 - 07:38pm PT
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I wouldn't miss it!!
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Fred East
climber
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May 14, 2018 - 07:58pm PT
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I wouldn't miss it!!
Fred East
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2018 - 08:05pm PT
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Fred.....PLEASE come introduce yourself at the Memorial.
Peace
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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May 14, 2018 - 10:32pm PT
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Greg, what NeeBee said! Looking forward to seeing you and the syrup. Thanks to you too Lynne for your offering.
Nice shots Ken. I look forward to seeing you and Lisa and everyone else too.
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jaysmith
Trad climber
Castle Valley, UT
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May 15, 2018 - 09:02am PT
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Hello Ron Gomez, I hear that people can stay at Yellow Pines Friday and Saturday night. Please include Paul Teare and I on the list. Thanks.
See you there.
Jay Smith
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 15, 2018 - 09:04am PT
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jaysmith, camping is for Saturday and Sunday night only.....
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 15, 2018 - 10:49am PT
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Jay tried to email you but old contact info. Shoot me an email at
rrrongomez11@sbcglobal.net
I need an email to het you info on camping
Peace
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That's Mr. Bearamyah to you !
Trad climber
Boulder CO
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May 15, 2018 - 01:07pm PT
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Dear Ron,
Can you send me icamping info as well. Thanks!!
Dave Carpenter
kimdcarpenter@gmail.com
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 15, 2018 - 02:56pm PT
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I will as soon as it is finalized.....see BRIDWELL MEMORIAL CAMPING
Peace
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That's Mr. Bearamyah to you !
Trad climber
Boulder CO
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May 15, 2018 - 03:21pm PT
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Hi Ron,
A deep thank you for all that you've done and continue to do to organize this celebration of Jim's life with his family and friends.
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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May 15, 2018 - 03:34pm PT
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^^^^ +1 for all he did while the Bird was still soaring🦅
Peace Ron✌️
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Reptyle195
Trad climber
Ca
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May 15, 2018 - 04:40pm PT
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Hi Ron, reptyle here. In our previous conversation you made a self criticism statement that bothers me a bit. It concerned your fear that there was something that you missed or something that you failed to see earlier. Sadly this is almost universal in family and friends. Take it from me, there was nothing that you did or didn't do.
The vast majority of "New" hep-c cases with hepatic failure had absolutely no prodromal symptoms. The first visible sign of the disease shows up secondary to the livers failure. It's usually jaundice or abdominal distension due to ascites.
I am a retired paramedic and emergency medicine instructor with physicians level courses. I am as trained as you can be in observational medicine and I never saw a thing in Terry until she complained of abdominal discomfort..
You did the best anyone could have! Jim was lucky to have you as a friend and caretaker. Proud of you. It's a hell of a rough way to go. If I can make it there I'd like to get a chance to talk to you and perhaps Layton I saw him last when he was, like 10 years old. I'll look for you. If you'd like to,find me and we can chat.
ReptyleD-
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Radish
Trad climber
SeKi, California
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May 15, 2018 - 04:52pm PT
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Hey Ron, I have one more last minute add to our expedition to the Memorial. Christine Abraham. Thanks Very Much Ron for all your doing with this!!
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Reptyle195
Trad climber
Ca
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May 15, 2018 - 06:59pm PT
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Bye the way, I was just going to commando it, I don't even know where yellow pines campground is, but if there's room for a single yet, let me know.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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May 15, 2018 - 09:55pm PT
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Rain is predicted.
Susan
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Rick Linkert
Trad climber
El Dorado Hills CA
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May 15, 2018 - 10:52pm PT
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Ron
My son, Nick, and I would like to attend. Thanks
Rick Linkert
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Bill Nickell
Trad climber
Groveland
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May 16, 2018 - 06:28am PT
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Looking forward to being there,
Bill
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Jon Beck
Trad climber
Oceanside
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May 16, 2018 - 06:56am PT
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I would add to M Hikers good overview - The free shuttle serves Yellow Pines but you have to walk out to the road, there is a pick-up spot across the road that is near the start of the Four Mile Trail
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WBraun
climber
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May 16, 2018 - 07:00am PT
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If you have bikes that will be the best to get around on the weekend, far better than the shuttle bus.
Bikes are the ticket, bring them.
I'm warning ya, .......bring them!
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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May 16, 2018 - 07:46am PT
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How does one know if they have confirmed camping?
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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May 16, 2018 - 08:03am PT
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thanks Ron, and everyone else for the considerable effort to pull this off.
see y'all in the Valley soon.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2018 - 08:07am PT
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Anders thanks for the info, very helpfull.
What Werner said!!! No one knows Yosemite better than he, so good advise Werner, thank you.
You CAN NOT check into camping prior to Saturday. We only have camping Saturday and Sunday nights.
If you have requested camping with a name other than an avetar...you have a place on the reservation list. YouMUST check in to secure your space..
We are still waiting word from the park service as to whether YP will be able to open. Work is being done to clear up and secure YP. It has recently been under water. They have been extrememly helpful in this whole gathering. If you attend and see a park employee in attendance....thank them for their help.
Please DO NOT attempt to reach the park service with questions about the memorial. They are very buzy getting the park ready for their buzy time of the year.
Peace
Thanks for the photo Ed! Good times with Jim...memorable weekend in the Valley with you, Royal, Frost and Fitschens a few years ago. Jim's been visiting....having tons of dreams of him, many times during the day, I get a feeling of his presents and recalling many of our road trips. Prized times!
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Reptyle195
Trad climber
Ca
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May 16, 2018 - 09:46am PT
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Ron, if there is any chance this late in the game to sack out in yellow pines then reptyle is Kelly Hutchings-Repp.
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Cal Gerberding
climber
CA
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May 16, 2018 - 10:59am PT
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We plan on heading up Ron! -add both Steve & I...Thanks for your massive efforts..see you Saturday!
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Zaa
climber
Oakhurst, Ca
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May 16, 2018 - 11:59am PT
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Please add Travis Shatka to the list. Can help day of, please send more details.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2018 - 01:23pm PT
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Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2018 - 01:22pm PT
GREAT NEWS!!
The Park Service busted their buns to get Yellow Pines cleared enough to be able to host all of us! A huge thanks to them for ALL their efforts. Camping will go as Scheduled for Saturday and Sunday nights.
Ken Yeager has been instrumental in helping monitor and facilitating this to happen, please look him up and give him a big thanks as well.
Harrison Hood will be in charge of the camp ground...he too should be given big thanks, he has lots of experience from past FaceLifts.
Peace
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Hobo Greg
Trad climber
ISELIN
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May 16, 2018 - 01:25pm PT
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I plan on being there, just heard about this post so I'm rsvp'ing. You can put down Greg Petliski but no one knows me by that name. I would also be happy to help on the day, I don't check super topo often so 760 289 9525 or thehobogreg@gmail.com
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Double D
climber
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May 16, 2018 - 03:22pm PT
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This map might come in handy. Looking forward to seeing many of you. Dave D.
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Loonie
Boulder climber
petaluma
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May 16, 2018 - 03:46pm PT
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I will be at the memorial. Don Lounibos
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Loonie
Boulder climber
petaluma
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May 16, 2018 - 03:53pm PT
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I will attend. Don Lounibos
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 16, 2018 - 04:10pm PT
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A fantastic picture, Ed Hartouni. Now a favorite of mine.
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FOYOSAR
Big Wall climber
Yosemite National Park
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May 16, 2018 - 09:10pm PT
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Please add Dani Julien, Hayden Wyatt and Jim Reynolds from the Valley SAR Site to this list if it's not too late. Thank you.
Also, Dani Julien is available to help the day of, if help is still needed 831.515.9495
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WBraun
climber
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May 16, 2018 - 09:26pm PT
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Those parking lots fill up fast on weekends.
That one Double D is showing can fill by 9:00 in the morning or earlier on busy weekends.
Get in early as possible.
The entrance gate on 140 can become a long line on busy weekends due to the traffic lights at Ferguson Bridge.
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FOYOSAR
Big Wall climber
Yosemite National Park
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May 16, 2018 - 09:31pm PT
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Christian Cattell
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FOYOSAR
Big Wall climber
Yosemite National Park
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May 16, 2018 - 09:36pm PT
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Lauren DeLaunay
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HeschMonster
Trad climber
Morro Bay
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May 16, 2018 - 09:36pm PT
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Werner, I lol'd at the entrance line on 41 as I left last weekend...what a joke. Hence why I'll only roll out from the coast at 0230 at the latest...can't beat the 0600 arrival, ever. :)
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FOYOSAR
Big Wall climber
Yosemite National Park
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May 16, 2018 - 09:39pm PT
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Also, please add Hayley Ashburn and Mike Donaldson from the Valley SAR Site to the list. Thank you.
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FOYOSAR
Big Wall climber
Yosemite National Park
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May 16, 2018 - 10:15pm PT
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Lis Cordner
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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May 16, 2018 - 10:25pm PT
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Great news Ron. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
For those camping at Yellow pines, parking will be tight. Please maximize space as much as you can; carpool, park close together, if there is room and you are with someone leaving a car, park right behind them (there are a few places where that works. Overflow is out by Sentinel Beach. We may have to use it.
Also we can not block the road it needs to be clear at all times for servicing. Yellow Pines has a turn around at the end. When we fill the place up its the only way to get in and out.
Lynne I'll bring some firewood and a drum just in case others will bring instruments.
Don't forget the pancake breakfast Sunday morning.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 16, 2018 - 11:00pm PT
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hey there say, all...
so wonderful to see the whole thing here, fall into place
so very well...
will be with you in spirit...
as to ron's request:
Topic Author's Reply - May 16, 2018 - 01:22pm PT
GREAT NEWS!!
The Park Service busted their buns to get Yellow Pines cleared enough to be able to host all of us! A huge thanks to them for ALL their efforts. Camping will go as Scheduled for Saturday and Sunday nights.
Ken Yeager has been instrumental in helping monitor and facilitating this to happen, please look him up and give him a big thanks as well.
Harrison Hood will be in charge of the camp ground...he too should be given big thanks, he has lots of experience from past FaceLifts.
Peace
thank you to the park service, ron, ken, harrison, and ALL THE OTHERS,
that are EVEN NOW working behind the scenes...
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FOYOSAR
Big Wall climber
Yosemite National Park
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May 17, 2018 - 08:16am PT
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Alexa Flower and Nick Sullens. Thank you!
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JFoster
climber
Sacramento
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May 17, 2018 - 08:31am PT
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Dave Calfee will be in attendance.
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FOYOSAR
Big Wall climber
Yosemite National Park
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May 17, 2018 - 08:43am PT
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Hi! Didn't see Mike Donaldson added to the list, want to make sure he's on.
Thanks again for all of your hard work in getting this put together.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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May 17, 2018 - 08:47am PT
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from that same weekend Ron.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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May 17, 2018 - 08:52am PT
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I sure hope that folks will be wearing name tags for this gathering as I would really like to know who everyone is without working the Wayback Machine too hard...
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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May 17, 2018 - 08:56am PT
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Good idea Steve....I have a vague memory about once having a memory.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 17, 2018 - 09:33am PT
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Funny, Donini! :)
Another superior photo, Ed. Great color, shading and depth.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 17, 2018 - 09:47am PT
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One of the best shots of Jim, Ed.
Thanks for postin up
I think Tamara Robbins has name tags....I will need them just to identify some of the crew I use to climb with that I haven't seen for decades and age has got the best of us.
Peace
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 17, 2018 - 10:02am PT
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H, I'm bringing more pancake mix and two skillets, as well as syrup and toppings. Looks like we'll be busy in a great way! :)
If you can, would you save me a space in a bear box near where we will be cooking for ice chest and dry goods. Thanks! lynnie
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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May 17, 2018 - 10:40am PT
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On my way. Via Denver
Susan
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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May 17, 2018 - 11:47am PT
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Yea!!!! Susan.
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burnin' vernon
climber
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May 17, 2018 - 12:26pm PT
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Sh#t, sh#t, sh#t. We have to cancel at the last minute. Boo Hiss!! Well, on the bright side... I'm sure the space will be put to good use.
Party on, Dwain! o///
P.S.; Ed, that shot above is about the last image I have of Jim. Circa one of Godo's Spring Benefit Bash's. Great shot ;D
P.P.S; Scott Cole - Best regards from Team Husky. Would have loved to have caught up and talked smack about the good ol' days.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 17, 2018 - 05:27pm PT
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OK! Gotta go pack...EVERYONE safe travels, Jim wants us all there in good health and Spirits. All the Thanks from the bottom of my Heart to everyone who helped put this Memorial together. Dale, Dave, Ken, Dean, Peggy, Layton, Harrison, Superindendant Mike Reynolds, the crews that worked on the venues, Steve Simpson and anyone I am not familiar with that put their effort into this. We are a family, we are a community, we are Close!
PLEASE come shake my hand, give a hug, meet with me when we gather.
Peace
Gomez
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FOYOSAR
Big Wall climber
Yosemite National Park
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May 17, 2018 - 05:40pm PT
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Last ones for the SAR Site group at the very last minute!
Gena Wood and Joel Kauffman, if still possible... Thank you!
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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May 17, 2018 - 06:42pm PT
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Tad, yep I will be there in the morning to check folks in.
Thanks Lynne. I'll have my two burner griddle, my tree that serves 2 coleman stoves and the 5 gallon tank it goes to. Plus my kitchen with bowls, pots, etc. I've got paper plates somewhere but it would be good if folks had their own mess kit.
Looking forward to hanging out around the fire and making music with folks. Bringing some fire wood.
Getting things ready tonight and feeling our community coming together.
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Autumn
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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May 17, 2018 - 06:54pm PT
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If there is still room to camp in the pines, sign me up. Or, if someone has a place for me to park I’ll sleep in my truck.
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Tamara Robbins
climber
not a climber, just related...
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May 17, 2018 - 07:08pm PT
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Harrison, Dale just picked up the badge bag. Many are still printed from Dad's memorial (but didn't get to their owners due to the Great Name Badge Snafu of 2018....). The rest are empty with inserts and I'll be bringing sharpies with me tomorrow!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 17, 2018 - 08:10pm PT
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YOSARof course ALL welcome don't need to inquire. If you need camping see me or Harrison, we will figure some way to accomodate you.
Peace
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Rick Linkert
Trad climber
El Dorado Hills CA
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May 17, 2018 - 08:45pm PT
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Vern Clevenger will be there
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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May 17, 2018 - 08:51pm PT
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I look forward to seeing Vern...it’s been a long time.
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Guck
Trad climber
Santa Barbara, CA
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May 17, 2018 - 09:09pm PT
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Thank you Ron and Dale, and all the anonymous persons organizing this event.
What is the plan before and after the memorial? Where would we get a name tag from Tamara?
I am looking forward to this occasion to see many old friends.
Cheers!!
Phillip.
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Robert GINN
Big Wall climber
Guadalupe
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May 17, 2018 - 09:34pm PT
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Will Come: Robert Ginn
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 17, 2018 - 09:39pm PT
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hey there say, ron...
remember, to pack my packages, :)
three of them... :)
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dbeats
Trad climber
Bay Area, CA
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May 17, 2018 - 09:57pm PT
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David & Andrea Beter
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Pet
Trad climber
Auckland, New Zealand
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May 17, 2018 - 10:49pm PT
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Please add Petrouchka Steiner-Grierson, Ivan Clavero and Owen Lee. Cheers
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Minerals
Social climber
The Deli
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May 18, 2018 - 09:11am PT
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Bryan Law
Thanks
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Mr. Guerrilla
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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May 18, 2018 - 10:44am PT
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Andy Gorrill
Thank you
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Donnici
Trad climber
Sacramento
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May 18, 2018 - 10:57am PT
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Hi Ron,
Never met Jim, but I would like to attend the memorial.
Thanks
Kyle Donnici
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H
Mountain climber
there and back again
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May 18, 2018 - 11:15am PT
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Thanks Tamara, and everyone else involved. I'll bring a few sharpies too. Almost out of here.
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Jacob Thomson
Trad climber
Yosemite, ca
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May 18, 2018 - 08:32pm PT
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If i am still able to register, my name is Jacob Thomson and i would like to attend. i also just added myself to the facebook page.
thanks.
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kjorgeson
climber
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May 19, 2018 - 08:45am PT
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If there’s still room, would love to attend.
 Kevin Jorgeson
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
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May 19, 2018 - 01:06pm PT
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Won't be able to make it, but could someone tell Covington that Pierce Adams, Chris Dobbins friend, says hi. Cheers, ya'll!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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May 20, 2018 - 10:42am PT
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To the OP; that is one hell of a list of people. Climbers and folks that live life.
edit Jim would be proud that such an enclave took time to recognize him.
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Spencer Lennard
Trad climber
Williams, Oregon
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May 20, 2018 - 10:55am PT
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I’m so sad I couldn’t make it this this obviously epic celebration of our great mentor........with so many great friends and colleagues.,
I spent the day yesterday thinking of Jim and the amazing times we all spent in Camp 4 back in the day.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Sands Motel , Las Vegas
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May 20, 2018 - 11:34am PT
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I was pedaling thru tuolome on the closed road yesterday and met another cyclist who was a friend of Jim's riding to the valley for the memorial...i thought that was nice that he'd ride that far for a friends service... And clever to pedal 3 hrs. instead of driving the long way around and sitting in a car for 6 hours...
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Radish
Trad climber
SeKi, California
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May 20, 2018 - 12:42pm PT
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A Powerful Tribute to a Climbing Icon!! Glad I was able to give my respects to one of my all time hero's. Thanks to all who made this gathering of friends and family possible!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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May 20, 2018 - 01:20pm PT
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Thanks for the pics Raddish
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L
climber
Just livin' the dream on the California coast
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May 20, 2018 - 02:13pm PT
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^^^^^+1
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Stimbo
Trad climber
Crowley Lake
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May 20, 2018 - 08:47pm PT
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A huge thanks to Ron, Dale, Dave, and Ken for organizing the memorial. It was a great send off and touching tribute for Bridwell. I am sure he is grinning ear to ear. Thanks again.
Jim
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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May 20, 2018 - 09:11pm PT
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Incredible event.
Susan
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TomCochrane
Trad climber
Cascade Mountains and Monterey Bay
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May 20, 2018 - 09:42pm PT
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my excuse for not being there:
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ryankelly
climber
Bhumi
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May 20, 2018 - 09:44pm PT
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thanks to everyone who worked to pull it off and everyone for being there to share stories and honor The Bird.
Dale Bard - provided the stories that brought it to life - and served food - what a guy
Jim Donini - spoke about heart and Jim Bridwell - the caring man, I'll never forget what Donini shared
Ken Yager - the Master of Ceremonies - you're a legend
Lynn Hill - talked about the good vibes from Jim on The Nose
Squaw Valley Ski Instructor (*Dick Dorworth! thank you Tamara) - someone help me with the name - Jim the Squallywood Years was rad to hear about
Bill Russell - laughing his ass off in the back making us all laugh our asses off, thank you
Kauk - inspired and inspiring voice
And the Tribe being together. See you all in the Valley
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Tamara Robbins
climber
not a climber, just related...
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May 20, 2018 - 10:50pm PT
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Ski instructor would be Dick Dorworth.... ;)
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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May 21, 2018 - 12:04am PT
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mountain girl
Trad climber
Berkeley, CA
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May 21, 2018 - 07:35am PT
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It was a beautiful gathering.
Thank you to all that organized it and spoke at the event.
Ingrid
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Scole
Trad climber
Zapopan
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May 21, 2018 - 09:24am PT
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That was awesome. Well worth the long trip: I only wish I could have stayed longer. Thanks for all of the effort put into this. It was great to see so many old friends in one place
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Stimbo
Trad climber
Crowley Lake
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May 21, 2018 - 09:29am PT
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Again a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in the planning of the memorial. It was great, perfect. Here are a few images... enjoy.
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shipoopoi
Big Wall climber
oakland
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May 21, 2018 - 09:38am PT
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it was truly a great memorial. Doug robinson's tribute was off the charts. he started by saying something like "we should just all take acid now as a tribute to jim". and this while there was still a uniformed ranger at the gig.
so great to see so many friends from so far away. steve schneider
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Rollover
climber
Gross Vegas
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May 21, 2018 - 11:26am PT
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Great pics Stimbo!
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Largo
Sport climber
The Big Wide Open Face
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May 21, 2018 - 11:27am PT
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Very sorry I missed this event and seeing old partners and friends, in celebration of my mentor, Jim Bridwell. Have been stuck trying to get my daughter out of the failed state of Venezuela, where, ironically, I met my wife while grappling around 3,200 foot high Angel Falls ... with Bridwell.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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May 21, 2018 - 01:47pm PT
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Doug robinson's tribute was off the charts. he started by saying something like "we should just all take acid now as a tribute to jim". and this while there was still a uniformed ranger at the gig.
Classic!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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May 21, 2018 - 02:16pm PT
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Tamara Robbins
Ski instructor would be Dick Dorworth.... ;)
Aka the Night driver
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Tamara Robbins
climber
not a climber, just related...
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May 21, 2018 - 03:32pm PT
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Copy "Night Driver".... Great photos, all! I'm still recovering from Yellow Pines Fireball Fever.... ;)
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Yeti
Trad climber
Ketchum, Idaho
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May 21, 2018 - 03:57pm PT
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ONLY JB
Only JB
Could inspire
YPS
To bless
And host
Any
Hallelujah!
Gathering
Of Dissident
Disciples
Of
JC
AIM
And
LSD
In
Peace and love
Yosemite
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Rollover
climber
Gross Vegas
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May 21, 2018 - 04:13pm PT
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^^^Dick Dorworth in the house!^^^
Yeti=Dick Dorworth
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Tamara Robbins
climber
not a climber, just related...
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May 21, 2018 - 04:16pm PT
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Dick, I love it! Well done.....
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mike a.
Sport climber
ca
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May 21, 2018 - 04:48pm PT
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Young Dave (The Duck) MC Dieglman. :-) Great JoB Bro!!!
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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May 21, 2018 - 08:05pm PT
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Perfect, Yeti!
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Radish
Trad climber
SeKi, California
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May 22, 2018 - 07:45am PT
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A few more pics....
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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May 22, 2018 - 08:59am PT
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It was an epic gathering, thanks Ron Gomez and everyone who worked hard to pull this off.
I had fun trying to recall faces and names... we are all older now!!! The name tags helped- Mike Waugh has been going through a transformation!!!!
And it was good to see Yabo showed up.
Peace and Love to all.
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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May 22, 2018 - 09:27am PT
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Great thread.
we should just all take acid now as a tribute to jim ... Yabo showed up.
What kind of acid was taken?
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Don Lauria
Trad climber
Bishop, CA
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May 22, 2018 - 09:47am PT
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Half way through Night Drivin', Yeti
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climbski2
Mountain climber
The Ocean
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May 22, 2018 - 02:37pm PT
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I'm far away...but I wish I was there.
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Minerals
Social climber
The Deli
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May 22, 2018 - 03:02pm PT
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Thanks to everyone who worked to put this together. Nice job. That was a pretty darn impressive collection of Yosemite climbing ‘history’ in one place, at one time. Nice service, great Bridwell stories, and good food. It was fun to see so many people who I hadn’t seen in so many years. Thanks also to the Park Service for their support and for getting Yellow Pines ready in such a short amount of time in order for us to be able to camp there.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - May 22, 2018 - 03:11pm PT
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EKat! What can I say......I own a treasure. It was the perfect place, occasion and suprise. Will...my new Love
Peace
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 22, 2018 - 03:11pm PT
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hey there say, ron... hope the family got the paintings of jim...
and the dream-catchers... >:D<
edit:
oh yes, good to hear that!!!!
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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May 22, 2018 - 09:04pm PT
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what a wonderful time
truly a gathering of the tribe as only Jim could inspire
as the crowd ambled over for dinner, a peal of thunder broke from the clouds to the west, Peggy said "that's Jim, he's coming!"
Who could doubt that.
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Guck
Trad climber
Santa Barbara, CA
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May 22, 2018 - 10:25pm PT
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yosguns
climber
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May 22, 2018 - 10:50pm PT
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I'm really grateful to have joined the celebration on Saturday; the program was not only a great moment for preserving the history of Yosemite climbing and story-telling, but also a tender acknowledgement of Jim Bridwell's many contributions to the world. Big big thanks to Ken Yager and Ron Gomez (and everyone who spoke). I understand many strings were pulled for the lovely memorial; thank you for doing the legwork and setting the stage for reunions of all sorts.
Below is a short clip of the amphitheater scene during the pre-program mingle; a small taste of the communal and laid-back vibes.
As long as there are climbers in Yosemite, Jim will live on.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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Double D
climber
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May 23, 2018 - 06:22pm PT
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Big thanks to Ken Yager, Dale Bard, Don Mealing, Brian & Kate Kelleghan, YNP staff and to all who came to the event. It was a bookmark in climbing history and a blast to catch up with so many friends.
If you'd like to get one of the memorial T-shirts you can order here: https://bisondesigns.com/products/jim-bridwell-memorial-donation-tee
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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May 24, 2018 - 07:40pm PT
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Don't think we have a pic of Ed yet. The man who gives us the sound, video and pictures for so many Yosemite events. Thanks Ed.
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John M
climber
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May 24, 2018 - 08:59pm PT
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Thanks for the pictures everyone.
Did anyone run into Gary Bocarde? He is a friend from my Wawona days. He was on the first ascent of The Shield with Charlie Porter, and owned a guide service in Alaska.
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BruceHildenbrand
Social climber
Mountain View/Boulder
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May 24, 2018 - 09:53pm PT
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Lynne,
nice photo of Vern and Claude. Is that Bob Harrington on the left? Those guys were awesome face climbers!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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May 24, 2018 - 10:39pm PT
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Here are a couple more....what a fantastic gathering! We were told to be there at Noon. But what I didn't realize was that the actual Memorial didn't start until 2 pm, thus many of us got there at 10:00-11:00 to socialize. This translated into @ 8 hours of time to catch up on the past and present. Awesome, but left many of us in a zombie mode after hours of non stop gab. But hey, it was once in a man's life time, right?
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Tim Bermingham
Mountain climber
Jamestown, California. U.S.A.
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May 25, 2018 - 07:16am PT
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Tahoe City Trailer Park guy is Sherman Cedars. Lived on same street as JB and me.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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May 25, 2018 - 07:52am PT
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Thanks for the I.D. Tim B.
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mastadon
Trad climber
crack addict
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May 25, 2018 - 09:03am PT
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Lynnie,
I showed that wedding picture from 1970 to Jerry Anderson and he could only identify one person that you weren't able to ID. He also said it was HIS wedding not Mike White's wedding, as Whitey seems to believe.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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May 25, 2018 - 09:22am PT
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Did anyone video the slide show/memoration's? If not, that's a shame; if so, give up the goods.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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May 25, 2018 - 09:44am PT
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Mastadon, Thanks! Who was the person and where in the picture? And you know that makes sense if Jerry's bride is in the white dress. I wonder....could it have been Jerry's wedding and Mike's wedding reception all in one?
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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May 25, 2018 - 01:22pm PT
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There were many videos made of the event...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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May 25, 2018 - 05:15pm PT
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A few more......
It continues to blow me away how broad and vast our campfire is. What a special treat that so many people who loved Jim, Peggy and Layton came to celebrate his life and bless all of us with their presence, giving each of us new found friendships.
I'm the mamacita and proud of it. :)
"Good night sweet prince; and angels sing thee to thy rest."
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mastadon
Trad climber
crack addict
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May 25, 2018 - 05:15pm PT
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Lynnie,
The guy in the middle of the very back row with the white cap on is Bradley Morgan.
Masta
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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May 25, 2018 - 05:19pm PT
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Perfect, and thanks!!! Namasta Masta :)
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hooblie
climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
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May 25, 2018 - 05:32pm PT
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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May 25, 2018 - 05:37pm PT
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Great photo, Hooblie. Who else is holding out there, Boo dawg?
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AP
Trad climber
Calgary
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May 25, 2018 - 07:05pm PT
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It would be great if someone could post videos online.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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May 25, 2018 - 07:36pm PT
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I have none. Who video'd the event???
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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May 25, 2018 - 07:43pm PT
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Looks like a great event! I'm sorry to have missed it, would be nice if the Ditch was closer. Thanks for the pics all!
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Stimbo
Trad climber
Crowley Lake
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May 25, 2018 - 08:22pm PT
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nice photo of Vern and Claude. Is that Bob Harrington on the left?
Bruce,
That is Andy Selters on the left with Rick Linkert in the background photo bombing (between Selters and Clevenger).
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 26, 2018 - 12:20am PT
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hey there say... wow, i recognized ron's kelly, :)
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Scole
Trad climber
Zapopan
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May 28, 2018 - 02:32pm PT
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Amazing gathering, but so little time. There were hundreds of people I would have liked to catch up with, but the ones I saw brought back many memories. Some of them were even true.
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Urmas
Social climber
Sierra Eastside
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May 29, 2018 - 05:20pm PT
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Jeff Dozier (Dr. Deeg) once pointed out that as one gets older two things happen to the memory: You forget things that happened, and you remember things that didn't.
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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May 29, 2018 - 07:32pm PT
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The report in Alpinist, by Ed Hartouni: http://www.alpinist.com/doc/web18s/newswire-bridwell-memorial-recap
For many of those present, the words of the superintendent, and the blessing and prayer by Lucy Parker, were very fitting to the occasion. Just as Mrs. Parker began her prayer, a large raven flew over and croaked. That might have been symbolic or something, but it happened every ten minutes or so - from long distance caws, the ravens knew that good food was to be had.
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WBraun
climber
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May 29, 2018 - 08:20pm PT
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From Alpinist -- "Yosemite Search and Rescue team (YOSAR), which was founded by Bridwell, "
I thought it was Pete Thompson Valley district ranger who founded YOSAR back then?
He wanted Bridwell to head it but Jim declined .......
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CathC
Social climber
Wyoming
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May 29, 2018 - 08:26pm PT
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CathC
Social climber
Wyoming
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May 29, 2018 - 08:30pm PT
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CathC
Social climber
Wyoming
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May 29, 2018 - 08:38pm PT
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CathC
Social climber
Wyoming
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May 29, 2018 - 08:39pm PT
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Such a wonderful tribute to Jim Bridwell, and a great gathering of old friends.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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May 30, 2018 - 02:37am PT
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Ron,
A huge thanks to you and all who gathered to honour Jim's memory.
Great to see so many familiar faces in the pictures posted here.
Wish I could have been there but couldn't get away from work for the long trip to Yosemite.
Best to all of you!
Perry
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Roger Breedlove
climber
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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May 30, 2018 - 04:34am PT
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Regarding Werner's comments on the origin of YOSAR, Wayne Merry posted the concise history here: http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=2345312&msg=2506152#msg2506152
If Wayne's dates are correct (I think they are) the first YOSAR site was in 1970 in the campground under Glacier Point Apron near the garbage dump, which is where bears ate. Bev Johnson was chomped on the shoulder while sleeping in her pup tent that Spring.
I don't think that the 1970s climbing boom would have happened if it were not for YOSAR and Jim. Jim was very inclusive and as the head of the YOSAR site, he offered a welcoming place to stay for visiting climbers; it created a physically close community of regulars and visitors that fostered great climbing. I have written about this time here http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=654801&msg=654801#msg654801
and here
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.php?topic_id=1036610&msg=1036610#msg1036610.
I don't think that I would use the term "founder" to describe Jim's role in YOSAR, but I don't have a good alternative. There were rangers who could manage the worst of the climbers and there were climbers who could manage the worst of the rangers. As Werner notes, Pete Thompson was an integral part of managing those relationships. It also helped that all of the rangers were respectful of the huge talent of the climbers on display on big rescues. We were fast, safe, organized and easy to deal with (at least during rescues). Then is was back to snarling at each other.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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May 30, 2018 - 07:50am PT
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we changed it, though it is hard to characterize Jim's contribution in a brief clause... maybe it still doesn't quite work.
my fault for not trying to track down the details and just repeating stuff I'd heard, and forgetting about Wayne's post
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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May 30, 2018 - 07:52am PT
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Ed, when's that new guide comin out???
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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May 30, 2018 - 08:20am PT
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Yes, Lynne, I'm holding a bunch of pix, not for wanting to post them. I've been busy creating a "defensible space" from potential wildfires at our new house while burning of potential fuels is still permitted. And there is also my tour biz that requires my time... Soon tho... Patience please...
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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May 30, 2018 - 09:21am PT
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Ed, when's that new guide comin out???
I don't know, but it is...
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Roger Breedlove
climber
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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May 30, 2018 - 10:09am PT
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Such a physicist. Always happy with the certainty of probabilities.
The probability I will order a copy is 1, minus unforeseen difficulties, such as I died of old age waiting. Buzz
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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May 30, 2018 - 10:18am PT
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Ed, may I borrow your answer regarding your book? :) :)
I will wait patiently, Boodawg. :)
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Outside the Asylum
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May 30, 2018 - 10:33am PT
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The new guidebook is being kept in a box with Schrodinger's cat.
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Jun 13, 2018 - 08:22pm PT
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OK, Lynne! Thank you for your patience...
Some of these people's names whose pics I took I don't know, so please chime in so I can label them correctly. Thank you all!
More to come soon, I promise.
Good one, Roger!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jun 13, 2018 - 08:38pm PT
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Thanks CathC and BooDawg
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Stimbo
Trad climber
Crowley Lake
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Jun 13, 2018 - 10:30pm PT
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Hey BooDawg,
This is Rick Linkert
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jun 13, 2018 - 10:41pm PT
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I like the photo of Susan Seagoat. She is just as beautiful as I pictured her from her posts.
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Jun 15, 2018 - 03:04pm PT
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Thank you, Stimbo!
My apologies that these are coming in small groups, but I'm squeezing them in between tours, house-building and gardening. Look for future postings on the "building" and "gardening" threads...
Again, everyone's help with identities would be appreciated by all...
More to come...
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Jun 15, 2018 - 04:17pm PT
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BooDawg, L-R, Erret Allen & Bill Russell:
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Jun 15, 2018 - 05:38pm PT
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Here's a raft of photos from Don Harder/Mastadon, people listed L-R:
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Jun 15, 2018 - 06:32pm PT
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Super great pics, BooDawg and Mastadon! Thanks for your contributions.
Does anyone have a picture of Will Oxx. Met him at the StoneMasters gathering in Josh spring of 2008. He was cool to give me a DVD of his time in Baffin. My grandkids have loved it. I love it because it encourages them to adventure. Bummed I didn't met Will or Erret A. Erret wrote a piece for our forthcoming book Tuolumne Climber.
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hooblie
climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
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Jun 15, 2018 - 06:58pm PT
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wonderful portrait of jim, alongside the artist, his son layton
who is about to be gifted a shirt from dave diegelman
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Jun 15, 2018 - 07:13pm PT
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Jun 15, 2018 - 11:25pm PT
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The little engine that could.....
......and did.
Inspiring.
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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Jun 16, 2018 - 12:34am PT
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Great pics. TFPU
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HeschMonster
Trad climber
Morro Bay
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Jun 16, 2018 - 11:51am PT
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Boodawg, how much do I have to pay to have the photo of Dale and Donini removed??? hahaha, impressive capture of my beautiful mug, thanks ;)
Christian~
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Jun 16, 2018 - 02:06pm PT
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Christian/Hesch Monster: Now that we've got your name to go with your mug, it'll cost you double what it would have before... Double or nothing?
2 X 0 = 0. Ha Ha! Thanks for your input!
Thanks also to Tarbuster for your IDs and for posting Don's GREAT PIX!
Meanwhile, back to our sponsor, Bridwell's Memorial!
So much for the preliminary informalities; now on to the formal program, interspersed, of course, with more informalities...
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Roger Breedlove
climber
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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Jun 16, 2018 - 03:06pm PT
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In response to the open caption id: Lois Rice with the movie star shades. Lois spent winters skiing at Squaw Valley. Jim also. Hi Lois.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jun 16, 2018 - 03:14pm PT
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Great pic of Lois!
She is a rock star...love her!
Susan
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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Jun 16, 2018 - 03:18pm PT
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These photos are wonderful. People I read about in the mags in the 80's captured in today's times. Most of them I've never met, some I have. Definitely good to see all the smiling faces. I think Jim would say you folks have done him proud.
Now, about videos; last time I'll post on this but I'd love to see 'em as I was unable to attend.
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Stimbo
Trad climber
Crowley Lake
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Jun 16, 2018 - 03:24pm PT
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BooDawg,
That would be Rick's son Nick.
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Jun 16, 2018 - 03:41pm PT
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Jun 18, 2018 - 11:55am PT
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A big thanks to all the organizers, and the photographers!
It was a beautiful tribute to Jim and a ton of fun to see so many old and new friends.
And the valley put on its best for the occasion.
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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Jun 18, 2018 - 02:33pm PT
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Simply wonderful. Made my day to review the photos.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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More photos from Don Harder/Mastadon:
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Feb 12, 2019 - 12:30pm PT
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Bumping one of the best ever threads.
BBST, better than the rest.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 12, 2019 - 03:01pm PT
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Coming up on one year very soon. Lots of thoughts of my buddy.
Peace
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Scole
Trad climber
Zapopan
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Feb 13, 2019 - 11:47am PT
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Its hard to believe that almost a year has already passed! The bird lives on
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Feb 13, 2019 - 01:37pm PT
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I think it would be great fun to have a Memorial Celebration Party for all our friends that have passed into the Heavenlies. It's important to celebrate lives and all they have represented to the community.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 13, 2019 - 02:42pm PT
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Don’t know if I could emotionally survive that one Lynnie, but they would love the gathering for them!
Peace
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ECF
Big Wall climber
Ridgway CO
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Feb 13, 2019 - 02:49pm PT
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Attending Jim’s memorial helped snap me out of a ten year bout of deep depression.
I had only “bouldered” with Jim a few times, but he was a huge influence in my life.
I saw many friends I had not seen since I left the Valley in 2001.
And I met a new friend that lives 40 miles from me today in Colorado.
I’d like to think we could have a get-together for the sake of fellowship of the tribe, without someone having to die.
Profound thanks to you, Ron.
I love you all.
-Christian
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Feb 13, 2019 - 02:58pm PT
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Ron, yes I agree they would love a gathering with joy for them. And yes, Christian, we could have a get together for the sake of fellowship.
Let's keep the idea on the back burner. I'd love to make it happen if we have support.
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johntp
Trad climber
Punter
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Feb 13, 2019 - 03:06pm PT
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Lynne
Deleted my earlier post. It's a great idea. So many are gone; you have proposed a way to respect their passing.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 13, 2019 - 03:09pm PT
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Christian....is that you, who I met in Yeller Pines? Your last name slips my feeble mind, but I remember a good gent that drank...and left a lot of good beer.
Peace
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ECF
Big Wall climber
Ridgway CO
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Feb 13, 2019 - 03:57pm PT
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I fit that general description...
Lol
Just a background player from the rock monkey generation, paying my respects to greatness.
“Bouldering” with Jim is my second fondest memory of my time in the Valley, surpassed only by the time Harding threw up on my shoes.
The walls are timeless, but the friendships are more precious.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Feb 13, 2019 - 04:45pm PT
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It's all good johntp. Our friends, in whatever manner, respect we knew them.....they were/are still in the memories of our minds. They would want the celebration of life to continue.
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johntp
Trad climber
Punter
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Feb 13, 2019 - 04:55pm PT
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Lynne
You of all know. Apologies for that post.
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Bluelens
Social climber
Pasadena and Ojai, CA
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Feb 14, 2019 - 09:12am PT
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Maybe call it a reunion. Include a way to honor the memories of those no longer present, but not make this the central theme. Could be on a recurring basis but not necessarily annually. Could couple the gathering with volunteer work, which gives people a sense of purpose. May might be a nice time. Lovely time in the Valley.
Alternate locations may work, based on location of a volunteer project.
Laura
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 14, 2019 - 09:18am PT
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Yeah Laura, if we do a project, may get us access to camping preference. I like the idea of an annual gathering. Bunch of old geezers, we use to have a low key annual gathering of C4 people, but that eventually fizzled out as some were just getting too old to attend, but it was fun as hell.
Peace
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Feb 14, 2019 - 01:23pm PT
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Bluelens, awesome idea! Let's keep the heat simmering under this and not let the flame go out.
Anyone out there have location or date ideas????? If we can target something I know we can make it happen.
Wonder if we could hook up with the MillCreek gang that honors Alan Bard every 10 years? Several said they had better make it sooner than 10 yers for "obvious" reasons. :)
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johntp
Trad climber
Punter
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Feb 14, 2019 - 01:32pm PT
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Maybe make it a part of Facelift?
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ron gomez
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 14, 2019 - 04:01pm PT
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What John said👍🏽. I was thinking of something in the Valley and going off Laura’s idea of doing work and maybe getting Yeller Pines, but FL could work...just a lot of other crowd there for that. But then again...share the fun. Lynnie, I like the MillCreek idea too, we just need to see what Roger thinks.
Peace
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