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dee ee
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 24, 2012 - 10:28pm PT
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Yo, Yo, just got back from 3 days in Death Valley backcountry.
EVERYONE IS INVITED! Including Hosers, Posers, Sierra East Siders, Eldo Prancers, Stonemasters, Uplanders, wanna-bes, Sheep Buggerers, those mysterious folk from San Diego, RADs, BGR, Scum Bags, Pad people and all other bouldering types, Native Americans, non-native Americans, Banditos, Valley boys, Euros, Asians, Latinos, American Alpine Clubbers, Mazamas, Vulgarians, Buff Alpine clubbers, Sierra Clubbers and even Canadians and Newfoundlanders, not to mention people from Florida. This means you!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Feb 24, 2012 - 10:37pm PT
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Cragman, glad to copy that. lynnie
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Feb 24, 2012 - 10:41pm PT
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so republicans on the upper deck,
left wingers downstairs, is that corrrrrrect?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Feb 24, 2012 - 10:54pm PT
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It's getting closer to the big event. Time to start revving up the planning. Will need help to make the Food Event happen.
*Anyone want to work the party room kitchen???
*Anyone want to volunteer a pot of their specialty....???
Menu will consist of crock pot stews, soups, chili's ..... anything you can make in a pot and keep warm.
Will also need help with some gigantic salads, and fresh breads to serve.
We always have a total BLAST doing this. Others stand around and jaw, we make it Happen.
Cheers and Ciao, Lynne
PS, last year Mari brought tons of fresh, huge strawberries for desert. That or something similar would also be awesome.
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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Feb 25, 2012 - 02:28am PT
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Congratulations JMC for winning the 15 Climbs in Sedona that don't suck guidebook as donated by SteelMonkey. Great fundraising dollars have been gained by your generous $100 bid!!
Also on a personal note thank you for following up not only on the Taco but with me personally regarding the status and next step for payment. Very nice.
Thanks! Shoot the $$ to Dave and the guide is headed your way.
~Susan
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 27, 2012 - 12:32am PT
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Floridians?
Are there no standards anymore?
Hammer bump.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 27, 2012 - 01:49pm PT
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GORDON FAMILY FUNDRAISER –Joshua Tree, CA
BIG PARTY AT THE GORDON RANCH APRIL 21, 2012
Once again, we are trying to raise some money to fix the roof at THE RANCH, have a memorable party, replace their dead mini-van and more.
EVERYONE IS INVITED! Including Stonemasters, Uplanders, wanna-bes, Sheep Buggerers, those mysterious folk from San Diego, RADs, BGR, Banditos, Valley boys, Euros, Asians, Latinos, American Alpine Clubbers, Mazamas, Vulgarians, Buff Alpine clubbers, Sierra Clubbers, boulderers and even Canadians and Newfoundlanders, not to mention people from Florida. This means you!
In the continuing philanthropic tradition we will be having a giant party at The Gordon residence at 9561 Starr Ln., Joshua Tree, CA on April 21, 2012. This year the main goal will be to do major repairs on the roof of the house at The Gordon Ranch. The brutal Joshua Tree weather and the many visitors have taken a toll on the house. They have one messed up roof with multiple leaks. The roofing crew of motivated locals is already set. We just need money for roofing materials, the party and a new/used mini-van as their old one died just before Christmas.
Most of us know Todd Gordon, AKA "The Mayor of Josh," as one of the most giving humans in the So. Cal. climbing community for the last 30 or so years. Chances are you have stayed at one of Todd's houses more than once while visiting Joshua Tree for it's world famous climbing....or you've climbed one of Todd's many, many classic and not so classic routes.... or maybe he even taught you to climb. I myself have been his guest more times than I can remember. We've showered, pooped, watched TV, camped, used the kitchen etc. there while visiting Todd, his family and our beloved Monument (JTNP).
This party is going to have a rocking band called "Warsaw."
We are also honored to have world traveler Tony Yeary giving a slideshow with digital images from the Cordillera Blanca of Peru to our own awesome Range of Light, the Sierra Nevada.
We are also going to have a silent auction and raffle for some great climbing gear, guide books, collectables, memorabilia and more. Susan Peplow will be in charge of the silent auction and raffle. We will need a couple of volunteers to help with the raffle and auction. To donate or help you may contact her at susanpeplow@hotmail.com and 602-725-3249.
Lynne Leichtfuss has graciously offered to coordinate the food effort, and yes it is a big effort. Last year she and her posse did an incredible job.
She will need several volunteers to help her and will be accepting donations to help pay for the food. You can contact her at 760-749-8774 to help in any way.
SPONSORS INCLUDE- The American Alpine Club and Supertopo.
READ THIS PART! We are looking for cash and material donations. Cash in any amount is good. Material donations should be things that can be sold for cash. I will have a continuing sale/auction as this thread develops.
Please feel free to call or e-mail me regarding any questions you may have about this must attend event.
Cash donations can be Paypaled to me using my e-mail address which is:
devansbike@earthlink.net
Checks, cash and material donations can be sent to me at:
TG Fund. c/o David Evans
1931 Rollingstone Ln.
Tustin, CA 92780
Please make checks out to David Evans so that I may deposit and transfer them to the TG fund.
call me at
714-492-2159
Thank You All.
dee ee (Supertopo)
D. Evans (Mtn. Project)
Guest List.
1. DEE
2. Todd Gordon (not a guest)
3. Jeremy
4. Dr. F
5. TYeary
6. Bullwinkle
7. Locker
8. Stahlbro
9. steelmnkey
10. philo ?
11. Bransdon ?
12. Mtnmon ?
13. Mighty Hiker ?
14. Brokedownclimber
15. Sketchy
16. RussWalling
17. Flouride
18. Steve
19. RLF
20. Karen
21. Crimpergirl ?
22. Marty(r)
23. Tarbuster
24. TGT
25. F10
26. Lynne Leichtfuss
27. SCseagoat
28. Ferretlegger
29. Bill McKirgan
30. goatboy smellz
31. H
32. Paul Parker
33. Ron Gomez
34. Jim Bridwell
35. Dave Yerian
36. Hashbro
37. Murf
38. Sooze
39. Steve West
40. Dennis Gomez
41. happiegirl
42. Riley Wyna
43. Gal
44. Cosmiccragsman
45. Dimes
46. Fitness Coach
47. Mtnmun
48. Dana Eubanks
49. 10b4me
50. Louie
51. Valarie Heredi
52. Steve Swan
53. and friends
54. Steve Belford
55. Karen Roseme
56. LEB
57. Wallflower
58. El Marinero
59. sethsquatch76
60. Sabra
61. neebee
62. iTodd aka Todd Battey
63. healyje
64. ATS
65. drljefe
66. Dr. Sprock
67. justthemaid
68. happiegirl
68. Lovegasoline
69. Mike Casper
70. Tucker
71. Debbie Walden
72. Tim Pinar
73. Brett Pinar
74. Penny Pinar
75. Kelly Vaught
76. Frank Bentwood
77. Stephanie Cassalaro
78. Will Cassalaro
79. James Lostlen
80. Sarah Lostlen
81. Cody Dolnick
82. Rebecca Russell
83. Michelle Russo
84. Alley Welsh
85. Beck Gordon
86. Shelby Beardsley
87. Andrew Jones
88. Gina Bararra
89. Richard Bararra
90. Mike Lechlinski
91. Mari Gingery
92. Taylor Diehl
93. Jabber Suleman
94. Sullly
95. Largo
96. Blitzo
97. Robert Bolton aka Bob
98. klk
99. khanom
100. Vicky
101. Kevin Daniels
102. Moonie aka Doug Munoz aka Moonfuzz
103. Fogarty
104. Jim Angione aka “Slim Jim” aka “The Flangeman”
105. Scott Cosgrove aka Coz
106. Dr. Tom Michael aka Hummerchine
107. the climber formerly known as AJ
108. Chez
109. Can’t Say
110. wstmrnclmr
111. Keith Patterson
112. Melanie Petrone
113. Cragman
Donations: Money, gear, work
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H / Hood Mtn. Adv.
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Gal / Catherine Connor(?)
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
rlf / Robert Fonda
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzolas (artwork)
Randy Vogel - guidebooks
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Socialbolter - new Riverside guidebooks
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Charles Cole - Five Ten
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products – luggage
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mike Ousley / Moria Ousley
Anthony Ho
Nardo / Bernardo Gatti
Brandon Shafer-Zatko
Mtnmun
Steve Strong
Nathan Smith/ Liberty Mtn.
Matt Selman
Kris Thompson
Yvonne Gaines
Holland Deyo
Jeff Vargen
John Canby
Can't Say/ Pat Nay
Zip
Zanders
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Feb 27, 2012 - 04:48pm PT
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More Donations $ (Thanks.....much much appreciated...).. The Zees have it....
Zip
Zanders
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 29, 2012 - 02:19am PT
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cricketz on the hammerz still?
Bump!
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Feb 29, 2012 - 03:15am PT
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whats with all the hammers/
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 29, 2012 - 10:01pm PT
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What's up with all the hammers/
Answer:
In short, I'm trying to auction them to raise some cash to support Dave's efforts.
The Chouinard is a classic alpine hammer that had a short marketing life due to the advent of metallic shafts. I don't know how many are still around in the condition of this one. Maybe someone else who has more knowledge can weigh in on this.
The Forrest wall hammer is one that I can't really speak to. Seems like there were wall hammers (i.e., Chouinard) that were preferred at the time this was on the market. EC Joe seems to think it was a good design (hope I'm not putting words in your mouth EC).
That said, there appears to be no interest in them. I feel they have historic value, having used both BITD. I sold/traded my original tools years ago and have bought these recently on the interweb for nostalgic reasons.
Thought some of the old guard that remember these tools and have reached financial security would be interested and willing to pony up the bucks to support Dave's efforts.
To be honest, I'm glad no one wants them. It would be hard to part with them.
They sure are purdy!
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Feb 29, 2012 - 10:03pm PT
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I'm still hoping to bid on the alpine hammer, but still also thinking about whether the money would be better (or worse) used traveling to Gordonpalooza.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Feb 29, 2012 - 11:04pm PT
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We have a WINNER for the Chouinard alpine hammer!
Anders, it is yours, gratis. The caveat is you have to appear at the ToddPalooza and help Lynne with the food fest.
I was just looking for someone that would appreciate the hammer and work to support Dave's efforts. You stepped up to the plate.
Cheers!
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LuckyPink
climber
the last bivy
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Feb 29, 2012 - 11:37pm PT
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Lynnie.. I can be on kitchen detail. I'll pm ya tomorrow. :)
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Well, the idea was that I could bid on a hammer, and so contribute some money to a good cause, or simply waste the money on myself and a trip, and have fun. See friends, but end up without a hammer, and with less of a donation. (I directly sent a donation earlier.) And now there's a third option. I guess I better look into trip plans, and see if casa jstan will be open. Last time we did some plumbing. Philosophical conundrums...
This is post #555 - does that make me 5/6 as evil as say FatTrad?
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 1, 2012 - 10:43am PT
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Donations: Money, gear, work
Todd Gordon
Susan Peplow
Larry Levoir
H / Hood Mtn. Adv.
Sketchy / Randy Vogel
Martin Roberts
Gal / Catherine Connor(?)
Khoi Chau
Murf / Tom Murphy
Stahlbro / Rob Stahl
Skully
Pud / JW Burns
Cracko / RS Porter
So Cal Bolter / Louie Anderson
Andy Blair
Dr. F / Craig Fry
Robert Davis
Steve Williams
Nancy Evans/ my Mom
John Knight
JMC / John Canby
iTodd / Todd Battey
Paul Parker
John Penca / Johntp
Greg Epperson
Dimes / Kevin Powell
Lynne Leichtfuss
Tucker Tech
rlf / Robert Fonda
George Armstrong
Hilde Fonda
Steve Lazny
Locker
Chris McNamara / Supertopo
Mike Casper
Mark Krotein
Calif. Mtn. Guides/Scott Cosgrove
ClimbIt /Zach Shields
Hanger 18 / Zach Shields
Steve Belford
Ed Sampson with La Sportiva and BlueWater ropes
Neebee Gonzolas (artwork)
Randy Vogel - guidebooks
Lou Ortego with RESTOP waste systems
Socialbolter - new Riverside guidebooks
Robert & Hilde Fonda aka rlf - various goods
Charles Cole - Five Ten
Chris Miller & Lisa Guindon - Five Ten
Happiegirl - chalkbags
John Butler - Petzl items
johntp - wall hammers
Maximum Press/Marty Lewis - guidebooks
Fish Products – luggage
American Alpine Club / Jeff Diekis
Steelmnkey / Greg Opland
Mike Ousley / Moria Ousley
Anthony Ho
Brooke Sandahl/Metolius
Nardo / Bernardo Gatti
Brandon Shafer-Zatko
Mtnmun
Steve Strong
Nathan Smith/ Liberty Mtn.
Matt Selman
Kris Thompson
Yvonne Gaines
Holland Deyo
Jeff Vargen
John Canby
Can’t Say/ Pat Nay
Zip
Zanders
Gennadiy Vakula
Chris Schmitt
Eric Mount
PhilG
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susan peplow
climber
GordonFest Paypal: devansbike@earthlink.net
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More goods received thanks to our very own PhilG!
Was expecting just the vintage and collectors addition of "A climber's guide to Joshua Tree national Monument" by John Wolfe & Bob Dominick but also received.....
"Southern California Sport Climbing Williamson Rock" by Troy Mayr & Anthony Sweeney
"Classic Rock Climbs Red Rocks", Falcon Guide
And staple of any SoCal Climber the 1992 "Joshua Tree Rock Climbing Guide" by Randy Vogel.
This is a nice selection of guides. Good references for duplicates or the Red Guide for collectors which is in EXCELLENT, LIKE NEW condition!
Thanks Again Phil!
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Abend
Social climber
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Red Guide for collectors
Lets bump the Red JT guide. Opening at $25
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Anyone interested in this?
Rock & Ice
Volume One
Number One
March 1984
Appears to be in very good condition. A little faded.
Articles about/written by, and pics of/taken by:
John Harlin, Alex Lowe, Jeff Lowe, John Long, Pat Ament, Jim Blanford, George Bracksieck, Neal Kaptain, Jennifer Lowe, Neils Anders Thorn, Layton Kor, John Weaver, Larry Dalke, Bob Culp, Bob Dylan, Ivon Chouinard, Baker Armstrong, Dan Doody, Royal Robbins, John Gill, Chuck Pratt, Rearick, Larry, Huntley, Bob Godfrey, Dudley Chelton, Alec Sharp, Joanne and Jorge Urioste, etc; etc;
Cover photo is Alex Lowe making the first ascent of the 150 foot free-standing "Fang," near Vail, Colorado. Photo taken by Jennifer Lowe.
Great article written by Pat Ament called: Kor Spelled Backwards is RO(C)K
This is probably worth between 10-20K, but i would be willing to let it go for far less, with all proceeds going to Todd.
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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I've got it, but does the Wolf guide have the original map in the back?
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SuperTopo on the Web
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Let us know!