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Bullwinkle
Boulder climber
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Jan 13, 2018 - 07:22am PT
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 13, 2018 - 01:26pm PT
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Kat, I talk to him daily, he's never been like this since I've known him. I've tried to keep the "tribe" up to date, but purposely kept it off social media for respect to Jim and his family. He is very appreciative of the phone calls from all his friends and is thankful for the friendships he has. He needs prayers, karma and good vibes right now.eace
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 13, 2018 - 01:50pm PT
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Will do!
Peace
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TomKimbrough
Social climber
Salt Lake City
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Jan 13, 2018 - 02:57pm PT
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I'm in.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Colorado & Nepal
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Jan 13, 2018 - 03:33pm PT
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He's eligible for help from social security even if he's not retirement age. Is someone helping him with the paperwork?
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jan 13, 2018 - 04:13pm PT
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He may be eligible for S.S. Disability payments, even if not of retirement age.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jan 13, 2018 - 04:36pm PT
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Jim's older than me by a few years...definitely retirement age.
Medicare should be filed for, Medical as well.
Don't hesitate...online at "filing for Medicare."
And call Covered California at (800) 300-1506 to file for Mecicaid.
He's worth whatever you can give.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Colorado & Nepal
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Jan 13, 2018 - 05:18pm PT
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Social Security has a special fund for dialysis patients.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 13, 2018 - 05:29pm PT
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Thanks for all the helpfull posts on alternative avenues to look at. I have passed this on to Peggy Bridwell.
Peace
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 13, 2018 - 08:27pm PT
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I had the good fortune to buy Jim a beer during the Ice Fest some years back. Was a great time talking with a hero. I hope this helps and he gets well. Cheers again ya'll.
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Jan 13, 2018 - 10:17pm PT
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Remembering the good times. Even when we froze our feet!!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jan 14, 2018 - 07:15am PT
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Mike and I will help in any way we can. Thanks for the FundMe link.
At various venues in the past it was our privilege to buy pieces of his old gear. He would then show us in various books pictures of him using that gear BITD. Most of it we passed on to climbers more worthy of it than us.
He’s one of a kind and I always enjoyed seeing him either at the Oakdale events or more frequently in JT.
Our thoughts for his recovery and not having to suffer too much red tape. That a happy camper he would not be. ;)
Susan and Mike
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jan 14, 2018 - 01:30pm PT
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Find the Bird.
Then fund the Bird.
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HF
climber
I'm a Norwegian stuck in Joshua Tree
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Jan 14, 2018 - 02:42pm PT
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Dear Jim,
I'm sending you my sincere well wishes. Hang in there and keep looking for that next climb!
Hilde Fonda
Joshua Tree
PHOTO courtesy of MINGO MORVIN
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grover
climber
Castlegar BC
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Jan 15, 2018 - 09:54am PT
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Bird bump.
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Don Paul
Mountain climber
Denver CO
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Jan 15, 2018 - 12:53pm PT
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A great person, wish I could help.
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originalpmac
Mountain climber
Timbers of Fennario
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 15, 2018 - 06:20pm PT
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Ah birdy-bump. ^^^ Hey Don, I was only able to pitch 25 smackaroos, but it helps. Hell, even you commenting keeps it on the front page and probably (hopefully) helps. Cheers, y'all!
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Jan 15, 2018 - 08:24pm PT
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I'm in.
Hang in Jim, it's just another bivy.
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Bruce Morris
Trad climber
Soulsbyville, California
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Jan 15, 2018 - 09:27pm PT
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Donated to an ultra worthy cause.
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