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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 13, 2013 - 01:07pm PT
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These toons are rad!! Bid em up boys!!
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Mar 13, 2013 - 01:38pm PT
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Many of these were printed in Robbie William's Black Canyon guide book. Others appeared in Alpinist magazine and other publications.
Here is the back story. Back in the 80s I took a two year teaching position in Texas. To keep my sanity I would sketch up these 'toons as remembrances of events and experiences then write a letter to the character involved and mail them. All those 'toons are based on real events from my days in the ditch. Many, many moons later the recipients graciously returned the originals to me for my collection. I have always loved sharing them even though that big bad meanie Tami has scolded be for giving them away. And I must admit that as an old stage performer addicted to the sound applause and a part time attention whore I really appreciate getting positive feedback for them. So the mostest postivest feedback you could give me now is to help Big Mike at this time.
Humor me, make me think my work is worth getting a broken brother back on his feet.
I know the struggle and hardship first hand. And I owe my life to those who came to my aid. I am just trying to pay it back or pay it forward in a manner fitting with this forum.
The goal is to go from this state
to this.
and I don't mean growing a grey beard. Unless you've been there it's hard to understand just how long and hard a road it is.
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philo
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Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Mar 13, 2013 - 03:06pm PT
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Thanx eKat $10 to Big Mike and one can be all yours. XOXO :) :)
By the way all 'toons are 8.5 X 11".
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philo
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Mar 13, 2013 - 04:11pm PT
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If any one is still in contact with Fattrad let him know he can have the original of the Emperor Daftrat 'toon for a proper donation to the fundraiser. And Thank him most robustly for his generous donation of $500 to last years AAC Iranian Women's climbing exchange.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 13, 2013 - 04:22pm PT
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Damn! Can't believe you have no takers Philo! For ten bucks I would buy a print of every single one of your toon's!!! Too bad it's my fundraiser!
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Mar 13, 2013 - 04:26pm PT
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Too bad it's my fundraiser! Ya ya slacker. Get up off your broken back and get a job hippie. Then you could buy lots of them for the next whanker that gets wobbly.
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mechrist
Gym climber
South of Heaven
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Mar 13, 2013 - 04:33pm PT
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If they weren't all bondage pics I'd consider it.
Where's the love for pebble wrestling?
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Mar 13, 2013 - 04:37pm PT
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You should draw a unique toon for this. Just sayin'.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Mar 13, 2013 - 04:39pm PT
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Here ya go Wes. Put yer pocket where yer pebble.. er, uhm eh where's yer wallet pincher man?
This is actually the title block to an in progress project. But I thought the timing was perfect.
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mechrist
Gym climber
South of Heaven
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Mar 13, 2013 - 05:08pm PT
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I was thinking more along the lines of a little hottie casually strolling up her v8 warmup with a bunch of ass worshipers below, dogs sleeping on the pads, 3' tick marks, and the word "neoyce" somewhere in there... but it is a good start!
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philo
Trad climber
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Mar 13, 2013 - 05:21pm PT
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And you just gotta love Spot for the name of a Pad Person's pooch.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 13, 2013 - 05:22pm PT
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Ya Philo, how about a big mike toon?? ;)
The pad people one is sweet too ;)
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Mar 13, 2013 - 05:33pm PT
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Hey I don't make fun of Gimps or Pollocks only Pollock Gimps..
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philo
Trad climber
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Mar 13, 2013 - 11:27pm PT
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Hank if you are referring to Don Quixote that one is lost.
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kunlun_shan
Mountain climber
SF, CA
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Mar 13, 2013 - 11:38pm PT
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$60 for a signed print of #8; Philbert's dilemma.
I'll PM you, philo.
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philo
Trad climber
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Mar 14, 2013 - 01:27am PT
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Awesome Kunlun_shan.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 14, 2013 - 03:09am PT
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$60 for a signed print of #8; Philbert's dilemma.
Heck ya!!!!
Thanks Kunlun_shan!!!
Edit confirmed!! The money is in the bank!! You rule dude! Thanks for the book too!!
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Mar 14, 2013 - 08:38pm PT
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Thanks Hankster that is very kind of you to say. It isn't "LOST" in the literal sense but in the figurative. Julia has it and she is lost.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Mar 15, 2013 - 10:59am PT
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Or maybe buy some old 'toons?
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philo
Trad climber
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Mar 16, 2013 - 11:46am PT
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Current top bid for the Paintes Wall oil painting $170 by Bruce Kay.
Thank you Bruce. Bidding runs till midnight this Sunday.
Get those bids in and spend it like Beckham..
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