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amyjo
Trad climber
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Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 20, 2016 - 09:40pm PT
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Dear Friends at Supertopo,
This family of climbers,
some of whom I don't know; but many of whom I do,
Steve & I have known each other since the 70's. Bouldering, Soloing, Sharing a house. As little as one month ago, we enjoyed hours of animated conversation at the Cheeseboard.
Thursday night, 2 days after his birthday,
Steve suffered a major stroke.
This super charming, amazingly talented, sunny, determined man can't talk, or write.
YET !
Many weeks and months of rehabilitation to come.
Having a place to rent in the Bay Area (near Berkeley)- when he gets out - is highest on the list. I know he had planned to start looking – in Scuffy time.
So,
your assistance with ideas and suggestions is earnestly sought.
and your good thoughts
and your prayers.
Background
The circumstances surrounding it are somewhat cloudy.
He was found alone, wandering around the Santa Cruz Wrecking Co. who called an ambulance that took him to Santa Clara Valley Hospital in San Jose.
Where he is now
and will be staying
for an indeterminate, but not minor, amount of time.
No one knew.
(I got a call from a social worker who somehow found my number.)
When I went into the calm so quiet room, his face lit up like a candle.
So I went and helped connect him with his family - but you are his family too.
All your responses on ST, not just the threads of birthday wishes - speak to how charmed we all are.
A true companion on this astounding agonizing beautiful trip called being a climber.
Next week should be good for visitors.
I'll post more when I know more.
He can't dredge up so many words yet
but is Fully Cognisant of all that is said
and throws in a few words and nods yes or no vigorously.
And mentally jousting with you all will be all to the good.
Thank you.
Amy Jo Fillin
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Daphne
Trad climber
Northern California
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Aug 20, 2016 - 09:44pm PT
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Oh this is terrible to hear. Thank you Amy Jo for letting us know. I want to come visit when he can have visitors. Please keep us updated. Will be keeping an ear open for Berkeley housing. Id offer my house but there are a ton of stairs.
Is he down in SantaCruz now?
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couchmaster
climber
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Aug 20, 2016 - 09:48pm PT
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My thoughts and prayers are with you ScuffyB! May your recovery be full and fast!
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
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Aug 20, 2016 - 09:53pm PT
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Godspeed.
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10b4me
Mountain climber
Retired
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Aug 20, 2016 - 09:53pm PT
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Sorry to hear this. Best wishes for a full recovery.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Aug 20, 2016 - 09:58pm PT
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WTF!!! Let me consume this first, but I may be able to help. I'll do what I can.
Keep us posted on updates!!!! Good thread to keep going.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Aug 20, 2016 - 10:11pm PT
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Oh man, Mr Smooth, that's terrible!
Keep heel toeing, secret handshaking up the pitch! Breathe!
I may be making a trip out there this fall . I'll include you in my plans.
There are a lot of people around to help don't hesitate to ask!
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Aug 20, 2016 - 10:18pm PT
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DAMN!
There is an apartment in my building, here in the Mission, but current market rate is akin to a toenail rotation.
I'll keep an ear to the ground. Please, Amy, let me/us know if there's anything that would help out.
Marty
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Aug 20, 2016 - 10:23pm PT
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Stay strong..listen to the doctors..rest up.... I
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Aug 20, 2016 - 10:24pm PT
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so so sorry to hear this
best wishes to you Steve
and thank you Amy Jo. As soon as I can I'll be over for a visit.
And also keep a lookout for possible places.
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ablegabel
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Aug 20, 2016 - 10:51pm PT
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So sorry to hear about this sad news. Hang in there buddy!
Steve is such a wonderful and sweet human being. I hope his recovery goes well. All my best wishes...and more!
-Eric Gabel
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Aug 20, 2016 - 10:56pm PT
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Oh noooo!
Steve! Pulling the good thoughts your way right now!
Amy thank you!
I'll be watching for updates and how to help.
SPH climbs are waiting Steve, heal fast!
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Stephen McCabe
Trad climber
near Santa Cruz, CA
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Aug 21, 2016 - 01:23am PT
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Scuffy has come back from some tough injuries before. Very sorry to hear about it. I hope Mr. Smooth is back climbing the wide with pride again sooner than we expect.
Stephen
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Aug 21, 2016 - 02:05am PT
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Prayers and best wishes coming your way, Steve.
John
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Aug 21, 2016 - 02:11am PT
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Rough news. So very glad scuffy has a good community around him.
Heal well and strong scuffy!
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Aug 21, 2016 - 02:37am PT
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Ho no, blessings and may . The light and energy of healing of love find you and scuffy
I watched as the birthday greetings thread filled . A sensitive wonderfully poised
Very well loved member of the tribe.
I've lit a candle, my wife's been woken and our concern for you and
Steve will be in our prayers
a devotion of the next few days wil be to bring the healing energy of love to you.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Aug 21, 2016 - 03:07am PT
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hey there say, amy jo... oh my... i just stopped here, at a fast, impulse, and FOUND and READ this... :O :(
so very sad to hear this... santa cruz, has been special to me, and to hear this sad event, for scuffy b, stephen, here, IS very sad...
for you, scrufy b:
we are here, whatever we can do, STEPHEN...
in your corner...
can we send cards, or something...
please, keep us updated...
prayers, and best wishes, to get well, for you...
and, amy jo, LET US KNOW what else we can do...
GOING TO PRAY now...
thank god, he was found, before something more worse happened, :O
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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Aug 21, 2016 - 05:32am PT
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Oh man! Jaybro and I were just talking him at Vedauwoo -- just saying how incredible he looked for being significantly older than us. We'll be thinking about you, Steve.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Aug 21, 2016 - 06:15am PT
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Best wishes and healing vibes. Thanks for letting us know. While some of us don't get to see him (and others) as much as we'd like, we still think of you and care.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Aug 21, 2016 - 06:20am PT
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At the top for all your prayers
We mostly live our lives apart from the ones, who matter, bring us wisdom by their actions,
By the way they share, as they walk through life.
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