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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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It was a 747.
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Matty I do not mean to be flippant. My eye is bugging me, my kitten howling to get out ( she just had surgery), and the god Aggie, barking to get out.
And there is little rock around. Bouldering seems to soothe the soul.
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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I believe many of us have gone through traumas, breakups, life, some have been in storms, I just know one thing, we have survived.
I am still counting my blessings. I wonder, how may do I have left?
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Matty, I just lost a cousin in Seattle to prostrate cancer. Mine is being looked at now.
Guys, look after those things.
Ladies, I recently lost a sister to breast cancer.
Look after yourselves.
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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It is not difficult to do.
Feel your bodies, your breasts, your testicles.
Climbing is secondary.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Is medical pot legal in Ireland?
Edit: In answer to your OP, there is a certain rudeness to deleting threads that people have made significant contributions to. But on the other hand it is indeed an internet control police thing. Oh, I'm the coolest kid on the block because I've never deleted a thread. Oh, my sh#t and thoughts are so important, how dare you delete them? The truth is that Supertopo gave the author of the thread the ability to delete our own threads if we choose. It's not the national gawdamn archives or anything. And most of what causes people to delete threads is just drivel anyway, so f*#k 'em.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Hope you feel better, Paddy!
Let the pets out for a while and go bouldering. You're right in that it DOES help the unstill mind.
Hope you cat gets better too. Cheers!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Hi Patrick! Hugs to kitty and doggie.
I hope everyone is on the mend....don't let yourself get out of sorts.
Take care
Susan
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Climbing is fun, it can be serious though. But hey, come rain or shine, the feel of rock on one’s hands.
Ice climbing, winter mountaineering, snow, blizzards, not so sure about those aspects (I have been there). Though the joy of walking out alive is outstanding.
But more serious is dementia, Alzheimer’s being the most prevalent.
Genetics, environmental, lifestyle, they can all come into play with dementia.
The six Casey sisters (the Caseys emigrated from Cork in 1840, the Sawyers from Scotland in 1640).
Aunt Mary (I had two, the each oldest in the respective families), my mom’s oldest sister, lived to be 95. Aunt Sis (Evelyn), 100, cantankerous in Seattle, but sharp as a tack.
But then the next four. The youngest Pat (Patricia) went first with Alzheimer’s, then Toots (Gwendolyn, yeah, we have Welsh in us), then mom (Elizabeth) and then June.
I write this, and of course it has nothing to do with climbing, because…
Dementia is a growing demographic, and we can fight it.
Surveys in New Zealand, Australia, Japan, France, England, Scotland, Wales, Canada, the US, people are more concerned with dementia than with heart disease or cancer.
I do not contribute to any forums except this one really. I do not blog, though that is going to change (www.health-horizons.info, anybody know how to build a website, I suck at it), but I will be one of many to tackle dementia.
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My mother passed away from Alzheimer's in California (2007), Jennie's mother in 2005 (Dublin), Jennie is the love of my life, she has dementia at the tender age of 65, in a nursing home south of New Ross.
On another note, Betty's leg was saved, so far, here is a photo (fuzzy, I couldn't get her to stand still).
The vets at UCD did a great job.
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Now there are people on this forum, indeed elsewhere, who have larger problems than I have. I wish I could help them, but I have more immediate concerns.
Like, how to get my head out of my ass and do good in this world.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Paddy, that is rockin' good news about the kitty's leg!!!
You're the man!!! I understand, as I know you do, that being the care-taker of so much can lead a man to depression. I did a bit of sparring lately myself.
But you have been tasked with this burden because you can handle it. You have been chosen to care for these people and these pets. Just f*#king do it!
You have us always to bounce stuff off. But you know what to do. And you know what? Some of my best solo-hikes were in rainy, misty, foggy arenas where I find a place of solitude, sit back and reflect.
It's quite peaceful. Just take care of everybody over there, okay?
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Thanks Bluey, I know that you and I do not have the same politics, as such, but you have always seem to be a person with integrity.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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^^^. I'll vouch for him! And yes, his politics and mine are POLAR opposites, too
But I forgive him for that. ;)
Susan
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Take care over there, Paddy! I love ya, brother.
My company HQ is in Dublin, so don't make me come over there! And if you get back to yer old stomping grounds over here, I'll put ya up!
Mi casa e su casa, sempre!
Seriously though, stay in touch. Here or personally. We love ya, brother.
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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We are humans, we can do better than this. I do not want any children to be faced with this. I know it is not as simple as that. Religion is a huge issue, so is politics., and other issues.
But are we not better than this? Just imagine what ETs would think of us?
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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I know Locker, my head has been up my ass for a while, but the Supertopo community is/are the ones I feel comfortable… unloading on.
I hope that makes sense.
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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I went there, have I survived?
Climbing is one of the best.
We look at the exploits of others and congratulate them.
But at the end of the day, who survives?
Locker, I hope I can see your point.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Better than what?
And I think you meant prerogative, rather than perjorative (Freudian?)
Glad the cat is doing better.
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Yeah I went there. Do any of you really care?
Locker, you seem competent, gosh darn I wish I can climb with you. I can still lead 5.11, if my britches are in place.
Jaybro, you insulted me with reference to drink. That is not happening sir.
I am trying to be a good person. In my mind and heart, I let Jennie down, I tried 24/7 to be a good carer. I failed.
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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yeah Jaybro, despite your attempts to insult me, I stand corrected with the word prerogative. You and I, from the same school system, I should know better
And Betty is doing fine. The surgeons at UCD (of which I am now an alumni cough cough) Veterinary Hospital saved her leg. I could have done that, with education and training.
She is fine Jaybro, skipping around like a young cat should.
You keep healthy dude, remember I am older than you are (not by much). Let's climb.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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It was just a question, and a veiled reality check, lighten up buttercup.
Though your defensive response was fascinating.
Now you gonna delete this one?
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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No Jaybro, I am not going to delete so suck it up.
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I know you Jaybro, I know your kind, and I just laugh.
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I know Jaybro, I am uptight right now. I am trying to sort it out. You are a good man, I know that.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
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Nike...." Just do it "... Sawyer Outdoor Wear..SOW... " Don't go there "...
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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John, I like you, don't get that wrong.
I AM A SOW, but my mother was the best, everybody, but everyone, loved her. Me? I am not so sure of. I hung out in Camp 4, maybe I was a failure
Pathesis, or is it pathetic? At least the first three 'words' form PAT.
Safe climbing everyone, I really mean that. Dodgy pro, that is okay, just don't peel. Bomber anchors are the answer.
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And no, I am not deleting Jaybro. I do not care if you are smug, I was climbing before you knew what the word 'climbing' was, and you are smug, and you try telling me… what are you trying to me me Master, or is that Grasshopper?.
I have interviewed presidents and prime ministers. Try getting out of Number 10 alive after interviewing Maggie. I did.
Jaybro, you think you are smart and clever, I used to think that, then I wised up. I am no better than the next person.
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Thank you Jaybro, you make me laugh, I need that.
Smug, there has to be a better, choicer, description for you.
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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I would delete my previous posts, but Jaybro has challenged me not to do so. Some of you may know him, probably from Yo Valley. But he had no right insulting me.
Most of you do not know me, and I am good at making a fool of myself, but I am honest and have a sincere heart. I mean well. I hope I have never offended any of you Supertopians.
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Yeah Locker, I couldn't resist. I guess I am really stupid. But I try to be real and honest.
And no, that was not my first mistake, I have made too many before that, and probably will going into the future. I suppose I cannot learn.
I f*#ked up as Jennie's carer and now, and now...
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Did you find any old pub or beer signs for me yet Patrick? There is more then one way to skin a cat they say..(in reference to raising funds that is)
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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No Studly, I have not looked for any such.
And Locker, I like you (not in that way mind you).
Of course, I have written some idiotic things. My excuse, there is no climbing down here to keep me sane, or insane.
And the little kitten Betty seems determined to break her other leg, now that she has recovered. Aggie the pup says, "she is a nutcase, running around after being in a cast for over a month."
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Hey, I have lost over a stone (14 pounds) since that photo, the gals are going wild over me, well okay not really.
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Norton
Social climber
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Patrick, I don't know you at all but from reading your posts.
It seems you are just very hard on yourself, referencing your failures to be a better care giver to Jenny, fighting drinking, etc
I feel for ya, and I find it hard to believe that you were anything but just great as her caregiver.
We all have regrets, maybe things would be easier if you lightened up on the self criticism?
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Norton, people say that.
That I am being hard on myself, beating myself up.
I just… feel I could have and should have done a better job looking after the love of my life.
The drink is not a problem. I haven't felt the need. Valerie, at the Substance Abuse Clinic, she said (over a year ago), "you are not an alcoholic and I will not refer you to a counselor. But watch it."
That does still not give any right for Jaybro to diss me, like he did. (June 20, "Good thing I know you are not back on the sauce".) I would hope he said that tongue in cheek, but I know otherwise.
I just recently sold over €2,500 of climbing gear, tents and sleeping bags to pay for Betty's surgery. But I have kept a rope and a rack… I will climb, it is in my blood. My ice gear is gone, except I still have Footgfangs.
Supertopo is the forum I rely on.
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I just want to help people, those with dementia, those who care for dementia sufferers, that is what my 18 weeks of postgraduate work at UCD was about, ask anybody in my class/course. That is what health-horizons.info is about, once I get it off the ground. I just want to help. My GP, he was a civilian doctor on US Army bases in Germany, (he is a gas) he said: "So you are going to be a multimillionaire."
"No Billy, if Health Horizons makes a profit, it will go back into the work. My writing and novels will make me rich, Health Horizons is for those I care about."
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