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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 5, 2008 - 11:58am PT
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It is with much saddness that I report that Dan Leichtfuss, a longtime San Diego climber and friend to many, has passed away from unknown causes last week. More than being an awesome climber (He was mentioned in the "most ripped climber" post on supertopo), he was the most awesome dad to his family. He will be greatly missed by his friends, family, and the climbing community. He was in his mid-50's. We will carry on without Dan, and our lives are greater for having known this wonderful friend.
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bachar
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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This is really sad news. My condolences go out to his family and friends.
Dan was truly a gentleman and all around great person. I know he will be missed by all those around him.
RIP brother, see you on the other side.
Peace to all, John
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BeeHay
Trad climber
San Diego CA
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That's rough Todd, especially a family guy, we're at that age now....
I remember the name, sure I met him at Woodson, but can't pull up a mental picture.
Photo?
Thanks for the post, Brad
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Wow.
Another example of a well adjusted, very fit guy going out early.
My condolences to family & friends.
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bvb
Social climber
flagstaff arizona
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sad, sad news.
here's a couple of pics of dan, from back in the woodson heyday -
henny, dan and eppi scopin' it out at "5.10a on the outside"
dan in action --
rest in peace, bro.
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Latitute 33
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Dan was an energetic and strong climber, great parent and fine person. His positve energy, generosity, big smile and heartfelt laugh still resonate.
Thanks for posting the pictures Bob.
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Watusi
Social climber
Newport, OR
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Dan was a great guy, aside from being an excellent climber. God's speed sir.
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hashbro
Trad climber
Mental Physics........
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Wow, sad news about Dan. Dan was the cool pharmacist with steel fingers!
He and I used to boulder together at Hart Park in during my high schools days in Orange. Dan could grip like vice and was able to stay on that sparse wall for multiple (and futuristic) traverses.
It was great getting to hang out with he and his wife at the reunion. He will be missed, yet fondly remembered.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there todd and all....
say, sincere feelings of condolence and more, for the loss of your friend, and best wishes to his family for the ability to press-on and remember him while overcoming the sorrows of his early loss....
*thankfully he must have used each day to his fullest, as his passing was so early, as taken-note-of...
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m.
Trad climber
UT
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Dan Leichtfuss was a wonderful man- an inspiring climbing partner, a big-hearted friend, and a committed family man devoted to his wife, Lynne, and their four lovely children- Peter, Leah, Amy, and Seth ( aka "Lunchbox"). Dan fought off Non-Hodgkins lymphoma while I was managing Rock&Ice. We had a pullup bar in the shop, and he'd come over after every chemo session- sick as a dog and wasted by the one-two punch of his illness and its treatment- to crank off 30-50 pullups in a row. The man was unstoppable! His joie de vivre and inexhaustible enthusiasm- for hard routes, for his family, and for his many friends- motivated everyone. We will all miss you, Dan- but we won't forget you. In so many ways, you embodied the spirit of climbing itself.
maria.
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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wow - really sad.
of course I knew Dan, man could he crank - holy cow.
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henny
Social climber
The Past
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Very, very sad news, indeed. Dan was a fine person, and a great climber. I remember talking and laughing with him at the reunion at KPs. Who could have known that he would be gone so soon. Much too soon.
Thanks for the pictures bvb.
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Ricardo Carlos
Trad climber
Off center, CO.
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Dan Leichtfuss
One of the guys who made the climbing seine in SD & So. Cal. so good to be part of.
Seems like yesterday we were all twenty something. RIP
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bachar
Trad climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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One afternoon we were hanging in Tuolumne Meadows store parking lot and me, Darryl Nakahira (sp?), Mike, Mari, and some others were looking for something to do (besides climbing). I was just getting into the martial arts and Darryl was going to show me some boxing moves. I pulled out my new boxing gloves and headgear. Dan was hanging out too. He casually asked what we were up too and I said we were going to practice some boxing over in the trees.
We all went over to a nice little grass clearing in the trees and Dan asked if he could spar a little too. I said sure. Me and him put our gloves and headgear on and started dancing around. I weighed 185 and was pretty buff, he was about 135 and a lot smaller than me but was super fit (as always). I figured he couldn't hurt me and had nothing to worry about.
Everybody was in a good mood and jiving around and stuff. Darryl was a Tae Kwon Do champ and he was just watching with a little smile on his face.
So, Dan started feigning a couple jabs to see how I moved. Then he kind of giggled and faked a left jab, ducked and stepped quickly to the right and up into me and threw a right hook onto my left chin. Next thing I knew, he was helping me up off the ground, asking if I was OK!
I didn't even know what happened until he showed me what he did. Everybody was laughing. I couldn't believe it. This little guy just put me on my back in about three seconds.
He smiled and whispered to himself, "Damn..I still got it"...
I gave up the gear to somebody else and stepped aside to let others goof around as well. Darryl then told me that Dan used to be a Golden Gloves boxing champ in college!
That explained the smile on Darryl's face earlier - he knew I was about to get schooled and was patiently awaiting the inevitable "lesson".
In three seconds, Dan taught me something that I still have not forgotten to this day (and still gives me a good laugh) - Size doesn't matter, technique does!
Dan was as gracious in victory as in defeat - the mark of a true master. Thanks for the lesson Dan, I will never forget your energy and great spirit.
-jb
Edit: Right after that, I always though Leichtfuss meant "Lightning Fist" in German for some reason...
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Sounds like a good climber and a good man, though I don't think we crossed paths.
Leichtfuss seems to mean light + feet = lightfeet. Which would be fitting for someone skilled in martial arts.
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Anastasia
Trad climber
California
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Sending my condolences to all his family and friends. It is never easy losing someone so young.
AF
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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I think I have some VCR recording of Dan and family in Joshua Tree made for "That's Incredible" show. I'll try and copy it to disc and post.
death sucks
edit- tried to record but it wouldn't take. If family wants a copy, I'm happy to go get a copy made. The show is mostly focused on the kids.
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WBraun
climber
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All glories to our fallen hero, Dan.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Jan 10, 2008 - 03:28pm PT
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I am so sorry to hear about Dan's death. It has brought back many memories of bouldering with he and others at Pirates' Cove in the 70's and 80's. What a strong dude he was!
It was great to see Dan and Lynn at the reunion, I can't believe he is gone.
My heartfelt condolence to Lynn and the kids.
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Watusi
Social climber
Newport, OR
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Jan 10, 2008 - 03:31pm PT
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Dan became an integral part of the core SD climbers and it was great to see him at KP's reunion! That was an awesome event, before that I hadn't seen Dan in quite some time.
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paganmonkeyboy
climber
mars...it's near nevada...
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Jan 10, 2008 - 04:09pm PT
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My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Dan - Very Sad News indeed.
-Tom
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AKDOG
Mountain climber
Anchorage, AK
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Jan 10, 2008 - 07:58pm PT
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Condolences, What a bummer Way too young.
Only had the pleasure of meeting Dan a few times, he turned me onto the idea of cleaning the soles of your shoes with pure alcohol to increase the friction for some of those stink bug friction problems at Woodson. I also got to see him lead Hot Rocks at Josh, impressive.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 10, 2008 - 08:44pm PT
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I remember Dan bouldering at the beach in Corona del Mar, buffed as hell and cruising ALL the problems, I remember how many problems he solved for me with his advice or watching him climb them. Sad news indeed, but he'll be delighting spirits where he's at, no doubt about it!
Peace
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 12, 2008 - 10:12pm PT
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fletch lives
Social climber
south lake tahoe
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Jan 13, 2008 - 01:59am PT
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J.B. I'm glad that you told the story about the boxing match. Now I dont have to. My deepest regrets to the Leichtfuss families, the Mcferrins the Mclennans, Maria, J.W., K.P., Eppie and others whom were lucky enough to be friends with Dan. When I was just a lad and lost my parents Dan and Lynn and family took me in like I was part of their clan. They introduced me to my wife, let me stay at their house, eat out of their refridgerator, and live in my bus in their grove. They also let me store my broken down bus in their grove for months while Dave worked on it. Dan was a role model father, a pharmacist,and a strong climber. Able to fire five one arm pullups , Dan helped set standards in Socal back in the day. We're going to miss you. Tragic loss mpn
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Double D
climber
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Jan 13, 2008 - 03:13pm PT
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My condolences to all Dan's family and friends.
DD
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PeteL
Trad climber
Escondido, CA
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Jan 14, 2008 - 02:25pm PT
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Todd, thank you for the posting, I've always remembered climbing at Jtree with you, it was great fun.
First, thank you everyone for the kind words, and stories(JB)are great, it means alot to us as a family. And for those of you that traveled on very short notice, in bad weather, to the memorial a special thanks for being there. To those who couldn't be there hopefully we can catch up some day soon.
Being a father of 2 now myself, in looking back I honestly have no idea how my dad was able to even have time to climb with having us 4 kids, much less climb at such a high level. He definetly had a passion for it. That meant learning how to climb at a young age. It was climb or get drug up. I remember at 11-12 yrs old getting anchored to a tree, and wondering which would be worse catching him on a good whipper or getting drug up and having to take out pro if he made it.
He without a doubt lived every minute of his 60 years with us. Dan would have been 61, this Feb. 7th.
The medical establishment never did come up with a working diagnosis, he had to do that himself. What he finally found out through testing with Stanford Univ. is that he in fact had contracted Lymes' disease several years back. Lymes' is a tick borne illness, as I'm sure most of you know. It is also very hard to test for after the initial bite. The Lymes' disease coupled with the after affects of Hodgkins treatment was just too much for even him to overcome.
Please keep Lymes' on your radar. As people who live life outdoors we need to always be on the watch for this. It's quite prevalent on the west coast now, unlike years ago when thought to be an east coast problem and it's very treatable if caught right away.
I hope that with my Dad's passing, we all remember to take time out in our busy lives to reach out whenever possible and stay in touch with one other. If you would like to contact me, feel free at pleichtfuss@cox.net. If you're ever near Escondido/San Diego we'd love to have you over.
Also, I will be working on my Dad's climbing photo/slide archives not sure what all is there but if you have an interest in them send me an email.
God Bless, Pete Leichtfuss
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 15, 2008 - 10:02am PT
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this needed a bump and Pete you guy's had a GREAT Dad who brought a lot of friendship, passion of climbing, and left a LOT of people with some great memories. He was so lucky to have his family and friends and we were so lucky to have come across his path in life. Remember.....you have an effect on more people than you know....your Dad was a good example of this.
Peace
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Mary Absolon
climber
Edina, Minnesota
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Aug 23, 2008 - 11:03am PT
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Lynne and Family:
It was great of you to post a message on my brother, Pete Absolon's, Supertopo blog site.
As we share the loss of two people who loved climbing, it is good to know we are not alone. Our special people will always be missed and a part of the fabric of our lives.
As Pete's wife, Molly Absolon, so beautifully wrote:
"Life is short, and we do not have too much time to gladden the hearts of those who walk the way with us. So be swift to love and make haste to be kind, and peace will be always with you."
Certainly, Dan loved you all in a special way...
Peace.
Mary Absolon
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Aug 23, 2008 - 12:36pm PT
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Peace
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Jerry Dodrill
climber
Sebastopol, CA
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Aug 23, 2008 - 01:45pm PT
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Sorry to hear this. Somehow I'd missed it previously, but have added Dan to our climbers memorial thread.
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nita
climber
chica from chico, I don't claim to be a daisy
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Aug 23, 2008 - 02:25pm PT
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Miss Lynne, One of my favorite songs for you... Love, nita :-)
Wilco..Airline to Heaven.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fdZ2C9wzDWo
Words by Woody Guthrie,
There's an airline plane
Flies to heaven everyday
Past the pearly gates
If you want to ride this train
Have your ticket in your hand
Before it is too late
If the world looks wrong
And your money's spent and gone
And your friend has turned away
You can get away to heaven
On this aeroplane
Just bow your head and pray
Them's got ears, let them hear
Them's got eyes, let them see
Turn your eyes to the lord of the skies
Take this airline plane
It'll take you home again
To your home behind the skies
Well a lot of people guess
Some say no and some say yes
Will it take some and leave some behind?
But you will surely know
When to the airport go
To leave this world behind
Oh a lot of speakers speak
A lot of preachers preach
When you lay their salary on the line
It's the only earthly way
bow your head and pray
You can fly to heaven on time
Fly to heaven on time
Them's got ears, let them hear
Them's got eyes, let them see
Turn your eyes to the lord of the skies
Take that airline plane
It'll take you home again
To your home behind the skies
Your ticket you obtain
On this heavenly airline plane
You leave your sins behind
You've got to take this flight
It may be daytime, might be night
But you can't see your way if you're blind
Them's got ears, let them hear
Them's got eyes, let them see
Turn your eyes to the lord of the skies
Take that airline plane
It'll take you home again
To your home behind the skies....
edit: Lynne, Jaybro's beautiful words express exactly my sentiments. Thanks Jaybro, you are a Gem.
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Jaybro
Social climber
wuz real!
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Aug 23, 2008 - 05:19pm PT
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Thanks for causing this to re surface, I read this when it first came out, but I don't think I ever met Dan and I never had a real perspective beyond the sadness, tragedy and the fact so many very good people held him in such esteem.
After sort of having come to 'know' Lynne here in the last few months, I feel I have a much greater traction on this, now. What a tough row to follow, Lynne, and what an inspiration you both are for the rest of us. my heart goes out to you, family and friends.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 23, 2008 - 06:47pm PT
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Oh ...guys, I am crying...
Cause you are all so very special!
I guess I do act sappy at times, but it is only because you guys have made such a positive impact in my life.
I'm at Dan's Mom's right now. Logged on to check out the ST Book Review Threads and there you were ! Your posts were incredible to her and her well being and mine. She just got diagnosed with a bad one.
Thank you all for being there.
Much Love and Thanks from Lynne
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 23, 2008 - 07:10pm PT
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Mary and Molly, thank you so much! More healing has taken place today. Jerry, I never could bring myself to do that,,,so thanks for taking care of it.
ekat and Ron et al ..Jaybro....Thank you from Lynne.
A beautiful memory .... gift from god that you all have provided for me today. That's why this whole climbing thing has been so important...and why I have so very much appreciated all the help, even with technique pointers.
Lynnie
ps Deep Breath.....going to Javiers for bueno ritzy Mex food in Laguna with the family tonight to celebrate life. You all, my friends, live it ! Don't waste the moment, and love one another...and forgive.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Aug 23, 2008 - 07:31pm PT
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hey there lynne... say, me not being a climber, i never knew your husband, but i did send condolenses here.... and after you started posting, well.... i suspected you tied in here, but i never asked for sure..... it is nice to the know the connection, and this was blessed for you... :)
now, i feel twice special, as if meeting you twice, on line... :)
*also, say, ps--very well picked song for lynne:
that airplane to heaven song really has some high quality merit in its words... thanks for the share... i had never heard that before....
*hey there lynne.. .ps:
the lord is making your feet like hinds feet, and setting you to walk upon your high places... :)
(you know that psalm. i am sure) :)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 23, 2008 - 07:34pm PT
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Nita and Neebee, you gals have taken me under the wing so to speak since I first logged on. Your hearts are the best this side of heaven. Thanks from the bottom of mine. Lynnie
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fletch lives
Social climber
south lake tahoe
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Aug 23, 2008 - 11:30pm PT
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Lynne,
Keep on climbing. Hope to see you in yosemite this fall. Dan will never be forgotten and will always be an inspiration to me.
Love, mike,anna,tyler, and jackson
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 24, 2008 - 03:12am PT
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Thank you so very much Mike, Anna and family....you are in my heart....hope we can climb together soon..Love Lynnie
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 24, 2008 - 03:20am PT
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neebee, hinds feet in high places....thanks...
really need those words now .... love to you et al Lynne
And do want to say, we be doing GOOD !
Good Night to you all on the ST and God Bless.... Lynnie
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Aug 24, 2008 - 10:30am PT
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I too and glad this has resurfaced. It means all the more since Lynne is here with us now. Makes our ST home an even better place with you here. :)
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Aug 24, 2008 - 06:43pm PT
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Just got home and checking the ST.
Thank you so very much Crimpergirl!! Really looking forward to meeting so many of you in September. :D lrl
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postedge
climber
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Happy Birthday from heaven and Nevada. Wish I could be celebrating with you.
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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RE:
"Makes our ST home an even better place with you here. :)"
I could not agree more.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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It's your B-day, Lynne?
Happy Birthday, you are a great gal, see you at the Facelift. Little John says 'hey' too!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Sheeeeee, the best kept secret this side of the x-pluto has been exposed.....If I swore I would....gonna get you and I'll go out on the "edge" to do it.
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Jaybro
Social climber
wuz real!
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"It was the third of september,
a day I'll always remember..."
Apologies to the Temps & Lynne
happy Birthday Lynne!
Oh to be 29 again!
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jiimmy
Boulder climber
san diego
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Way young. Love to his family.
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drgonzo
Trad climber
east bay, CA
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My condolences to Lynne and the family.
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Anastasia
climber
Not there
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I love ya' Lynne! You really are what this forum needed.
Now... You should visit me before Facelift so I can make sure you have everything. Trust me, I am the camping guru! Plus, I can and will save you from taking too much that will get more in the way than increase your comfort.
Smiles,
Anastasia
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Yo, you all continue to be incredible.
Tami, hope to meet you someday. You have the best rep.
Pepper, it's only two weeks away. I'm bringing nothing...your good coaching has helped me edit the sheee.
Drgonzo and jiimmy ... yo the cool dudes...Thanks ! (D. always enjoy being in a thread with you.)
So, Lynnie has finally come to the surface. Felt for months like I was underwater in a murkey green pond submerged and unable to breathe. Five days ago things changed. Clarity returned, I can think again AND I have put in 5 whole days of real work.
Family, Friends and The Taco have been my lifeline. I love you guys....Thanks from the bottom of my heart. Lynne
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Geno
Trad climber
Reston, VA
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Lynn,
I just read this whole post for the first time. I did not know your dear husband, Dan. But he must have been a good man in all ways. I am very sorry.
I just want you to know, I very much enjoy reading your comments and view points on ST. You have a lot of goodness and wisdom to share. Lord knows we need that. You are an example to all on how to live a life. As you say: "Don't waste the moment, and love one another...and forgive." I will try my best to abide by that.
Happy birthday! This is "Birthday Week" for my wife, Laura, too. Her's is on 4 Sep. We are headed up to the Gunks on Monday to celebrate it with our two old climbing friends who have birthdays this week, too. I think a lot of kids must have been conceived on New Years Eve.
Take care, Geno
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Anastasia
climber
Not there
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Lynne,
I hope you are bringing your climbing shoes and harness. It is true you really don't need anything else.
Smiles,
AF
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 6, 2008 - 09:08am PT
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Happy Birthday, Lynne;....this will be a great year for you. I'll call you up soon for some climbing. Enjoy it all. Todd
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Happy belated Birthday Lynne. Hope things are well for you and yer enjoying another year yet to come!
Peace
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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"I hope you are bringing your climbing shoes and harness. It is true you really don't need anything else."
Ummm, maybe not quite. :-)
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Brunosafari
Boulder climber
Redmond, OR
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Happy Birthday To You Lynne! I left Poway for school in '72, so I didn't get to meet you or Dan and some of those other San Diego locals. My loss.
Light'n a candle for ya'll, Bruce
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Anastasia
climber
Not there
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She doesn't! I will bring an extra tent, sleeping bag, pad, etc. etc. Plus, she is small enough to fit into my clothes... She really doesn't need to bring a thing!
AF
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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You all never cease to amaze me ! God, I am blessed.
I am bringing my rope, harness and a few pieces of gear. As to the rest. My van broke yesterday, if I have to take the car, not to much sheee goes with me. I will bring my bike. (It's ok, I like my car better anyway.)
Hey, yesterday at the climbing gym I learned to stem....as usual it wasn't pretty, but hey....we be learning. Poor Jeremy is also trying to teach me style....floating NOT scrambling up the rock. It's pretty funnny actually. : D The kid has mucho patience.
Anyone want a REALLY good laugh..feel free to drop by when Lynners is there.hehehe
Thanks for all the great thoughts and wishes, Guys.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Nita, Chica from Chico, HOW did I miss your post and link?
A link to the IZ man....one of my very favorites ! How would you know that song is a FAV and the Pic's are just incredible ! How did you also know I be an island, mtn., flower gal ?
WoW ! I'm crying happy tears with goose bumps.
Thanks for the gift ! Lynnie
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Dec 29, 2008 - 11:59pm PT
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It has been a year since Dan left us, and I hope it is appropriate to bump this in his memory. I did not know him, but over the last year we have all gotten to know Lynne through her many and thoughtful posts here, and many of us have met her at the FaceLift or climbing. My sympathies on what must be a sad day for you.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Dec 30, 2008 - 12:22am PT
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God bless a great guy.
Peace
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Dec 30, 2008 - 12:33am PT
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Thanks and God Bless, Mighty Hiker and Ron, as usual the tribe comes through .... yo care and I so appreciate. Love from Lynne and a Great and Blessed New Year to you and all on the ST.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Dec 30, 2008 - 12:37am PT
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Never met the guy, but he held the love of a woman like Lynne, he was a good man in my book.
God bless him and may he rest in peace!
He'd probably want us to climb sometime too, Lynne. I love ya, girl, keep being yourself!
Cheers to the Leitchfuss'!!!!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Dec 30, 2008 - 12:43am PT
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Bluey, yes we will go climbing and Dan boy would indeed say, Ya go for it. Like I said before, you have a Great group of friends. Tell them thanks again for the borrowed tent and sleeping bag. Geeezzzzz that was a fun night. I hope their relative that was hospitalized is ok now. Peace and Joy to you all. : DD Lynnie
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dogtown
climber
Cheyenne,Wyoming
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Dec 30, 2008 - 12:44am PT
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My condolences go out to his family and friends.
Man; this has been a bad year in the climbing community.
Oh,and hippie B-day Lynne
I'll send some socks. He He
Bruce
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Dec 30, 2008 - 12:46am PT
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I once had the opportunity to spend some quality time with members of the Lakota Sioux tribe during the time in my life when I was on a quest for spiritual knowledge.
One of the tenets of their tribal life had to do with grieving over the loss of a loved one.
You were allowed one year of grief. Period.
During that year you were free to cry, scream, curse the gods, shave your head, blacken your face with soot - whatever outlet you chose was acceptable to the tribe and the tribe would support your grief and the purging of loss and sorrow.
However, when that year had passed - you, like the seasons of nature, were expected to renew yourself and move on. The time for grief was over - the time for renewal and living was upon you.
Knowing Lynne only through her postings on Supertopo and meeting her at Facelift - I somehow still feel good about her resolve to embrace life and renew herself in the wake of loss.
Lynne is strong and good of spirit and I am glad to know her name.
Hoka hei Lynne!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Dec 30, 2008 - 01:03am PT
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dogtown...Ricky D.
Yo Dog, how is that grandbabe ? I'll be saving the socks for him..hehehe and Blessings
Ricky D. and Dawn, yo were part of my guardian angel crew at the Lift when we left the Band and Dance Event. Thanks!
Not only do I have the ST Tribe, I have a cool Indian Tribe here in San Diego that "sends" me energy. Have given them buffalo meat for quite a few years and they support mi tribe.
Because of Dan boy and his great teachings I will be as strong as possible and moving on.
EDIT: Sewellymon, you have been a person that was there from the start for me and family. Thanks Dude ! I pray for yo and yours mucho. Peace and Joy, Lynnie
Sheeee, ask mi old BITD amigos and amigas .... no way in he....I would be able to send a rock. Dan boy taught me so much that I am now able to put in place. Bless yo My Best Friend. Love ya forever and more ....Lynne
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Dec 30, 2008 - 01:09am PT
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Not my words- but I've kept them as my own...
"Want to be immortal?"
"Be remembered."
You remember your husband and your partner - and it sounds as if you are learning new things from those memories - you grow and he still is.
Nice.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Dec 30, 2008 - 01:13am PT
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Ricky D, I said "I Do" years ago....and I say "I Do" to what you just said. You are so right on ! lrl
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GDavis
Trad climber
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Dec 30, 2008 - 02:48am PT
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But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.
Psalm 34:10
For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world - our faith.
1 John 5:4
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Dec 30, 2008 - 09:59am PT
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You never get over the death of a close one, but there is time to renew as Ricky said. My grandmother was native Indian and she taught me that the spirits of one visit you after death and she believed that the memories or thoughts you have of a dead one, are those spirits visiting you. So instead of those memories bringing sad thoughts or feelings, that they instead should be celebrated thoughts and feelings. Maybe that's the renewal the Indians speak of. I often get a "feeling" that my Dad(who passed before I was born)visits me at odd times and I channel this feeling into goodness. Lynnie IS renewing maybe through all of those friends she speaks of.
Peace
and Happy NEW(or RENEWAL)Year
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Michelle
Trad climber
El Frickin' Paso
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Dec 30, 2008 - 10:15am PT
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Lynne, I don't know you very well. Perhaps we can become more acquainted, I like what you have to say. Its been several years since my mom passed and we were very close. She was my best friend and died in Decemeber (hate xmas, I do!). Let no one expect you to "get over it" or "suck it up" since its just not that easy when they don't obviously know what the f_uck they're talking about. peace be with you.
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Eastside
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Dec 30, 2008 - 11:07am PT
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I been thinkin about you Lynne, keep up the smiles and good words/works girl.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Dec 30, 2008 - 11:31am PT
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Hi Lynnie
Hope you're doing okay through the holidays here.
I know it's got to be tough, but you've got a lot of
friends thinking about you.
Best wishes.
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Jerry Dodrill
climber
Sebastopol, CA
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Dec 30, 2008 - 11:39am PT
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Hi Lynne,
I share the sentiment of others, am thinking of you, and hope to give you a big hug in person some day. For now this e-hug will have to do.
Smiles,
Jerry
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mooser
Trad climber
seattle
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Dec 30, 2008 - 12:14pm PT
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Hi Lynne,
I don't think we've ever met, nor do I know if I ever met Dan--even though I've heard his name a lot through the years (I was a regular at Woodson from '75-'85), but I sure have appreciated your posts, your positive attitude, and your encouraging words to everyone on ST. Thanks! And God's richest blessings on you and your family as you mark this anniversary.
Tom Patterson
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal Hell
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Dec 30, 2008 - 12:48pm PT
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Bless you Lynne and it is my sincere hope you are celebrating your memories with your hubby, and to have peace that he is in a good place.
Lynne, my father passes away the day before my 14th birthday, this was hard on me all during my teenage years, it contributed to, too many years of depression. Anniversary behavior is real, even though it has been over thirty years on my birthday my father is in my heart but I know now because of his suffering he is indeed in a much better place.
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Doug Zeissner
Trad climber
Buena Park, ca
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Dec 30, 2008 - 01:02pm PT
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Lynne-
My thoughts are with you- you are certainly a bright and shining light- a beacon for the Holidays.
We are all better knowing you.
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SammyLee2
Trad climber
Memphis, TN
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Dec 30, 2008 - 01:17pm PT
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It is with both sadness, love and joy that this post get's brought back to the top.
I did not know Dan but can see that he was a great fellow, in that "all round" kinda way that only climbers can be.
Lynne, I hope you know how much many of us care. You have helped me, personaly and I appreciate it. You can give when much has been taken from you. I think you are on the right path, yet knowing that even the right path has potholes and bumps. You are a valuable person for more reasons than I can know. The world is a better place with you in it.
The world was a better place because Dan was here. It is right that we honor a good man.
Peace be with you.
Sam
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Dec 30, 2008 - 02:17pm PT
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Oh Guys, thank you all so, so very Much ! It has always been hard for Lynne to cry. Even when crying is needed. Your so very kind and caring words have brought Much Needed tears. What a tribe, what a campfire ! Blessings to you and Peace. Real peace is so very special.
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Daphne
Trad climber
San Rafael, CA
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Dec 30, 2008 - 03:47pm PT
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Lynne, I am so glad you came to the supertopo forum. This anniversary is a hard one, so it is good for you to be here now.
You have all the support you are able to accept and I know this because you offer support and caring so lavishly to others that it must come back to you.
It is wonderful that you have begun to climb again this year. I hope you have many wonderful days outside in this coming year. I haven't been at my computer much this month- the glare is kind of hard to take, but I am only a phone call away if you ever need a friend.
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Todd1212
climber
Temecula, CA
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Feb 24, 2009 - 11:30pm PT
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Lynne,
I'm so sorry to hear about Dan's passing. I don't know if you remember me, but I'm Todd Meyer. My family used to live across the street from you in Orange on Wilson Avenue. I'm not actually a climber of any sort, but I was looking around on Facebook for Amy or Leah and came across the mention of Dan on this forum.
You can reach me at rockintoddo@yahoo.com or through Facebook.
Sincerely,
Todd Meyer
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Feb 24, 2009 - 11:46pm PT
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Sure remember you Todd. I believe your Dad worked for Avery and you had a little bro. Thanks Dude for the remembrance ! Wilson St. was special days with all yo little rug rats running around :DD Thanks and say hi to your family. Lynne
Edit: you know Todd your post was God sent. Been having a rough couple weeks. Re read all the posts here tonight. Brought this gal much comfort. Thanks Todd and Thanks All. Lynne
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scuffy b
climber
Bad Brothers' Bait and Switch Shop
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Well, these are probably all familiar to you by now, Lynne...
Best wishes
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Anastasia
climber
Not here
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Lynne,
I love ya. You know I am here...
AF
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Yeah Lynne...
It sure was sweet sharing just a little bit of time with you last weekend. We had fun. We laughed. And we sure showed zip by leaving all those beer cans in his rig!
much love sweetie!
~nature
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there dearest lynnne-gal.... onward and upward, and, as you conquer the new skills of climbing, may you continueally conquer deep wounds of a loved-one-passed-on, but in way that the memory still savors the path of the loved-oned, and in turn, turns these memories into shining jewels upon the walls of your inner-being, and new and poslished ways that you will forever be glad of off....
i lost connections with loved ones, though not by death... but the pain, is (naturally not as permanent) but just as painful, at times.... may joy, come to all of us, in new ways, as to our losses....
:)
may you be even stronger, this year, and may the climbing, incorperate many similarities in overcoming... and in the new veiws, aspects, and victory, of the hard trail....
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Scuffy b...... You are a special individual. Thank you from my heart world.
Wow, Life is So Crazy....I rarely think to look at this thread. Jess tryin' to make it through the Today. Thanks yo guys for bringing it back. Really and Truly! :DD
I actually met Mooser and his bro and friend at Todd's this past weekend as well as hossjulia and a host of other new ST friends. GDavis you the best and take good care of me at Nomad's.(my eyes are a little teary now) As I re read your posts it makes me so happy/peacefully sad on this Fri. Eve.
BITD good friend R. Vogel emailed and said how great it was that I was having so much fun at the Tarbuster Event and connection with the Taco. RV yo right on.
My kiddos are great, but local friends and family seem to miss the point. When you love someone and miss them, you need to speak their name. You Guys here in Tacoland Do That. Thanks !!! Lynne
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there lynne... very true, it is like displaying a jewel...
say, dr. F had added some very nice words, in the "stories for lynne"... wow, wish i could have seen dan to that... would have been nice to see photos, after seeing that story... such a skill... and when one has a favorite rock to hang-out on, that makes it even more special to see the climber, do his thing....
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