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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Mar 23, 2009 - 06:57pm PT
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I just had a thought;
perhaps in his honor we could incorporate the Woodster's name in our vernacular by referring to mutual double checking of tie-ins as a "Woody check".
(Granted there will be some jokes with the name accompanied by apparent crotch exams, but if our hearts are in the right place,..)
What do y'all think?
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Brad Johnston
Trad climber
Divide, CO
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Mar 23, 2009 - 09:34pm PT
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I met Woody in 1971 in Joshua Tree and climbed with him for well over 20 years before moving to Colorado. Woody was a climber's climber, he believed in tradition, he respected the land, the area, and had respect for nature. He was an inspiration in many ways. He was also very intelligent and I respected him as a "person". I'll miss him and his humor. To his family, my best wishes and respect.----and to those that climbed with him, never forget the man. Thank you for the good times, Woody!
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Mimi
climber
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Time for a Woody check bump!
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drljefe
climber
Old Pueblo, AZ
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Locker-
How 'bouts whippin out some Woody memorial stickers?
"Got Wood?"
"Sportin' Wood"
or the classic
"In Loving Memory-Woody Stark"
I'm sure everyone, and folks at the Tar/Stonemaster party, would dig 'em.
Just an idea...
Hang in there dude.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Yeah, Locker, I'm feeling the hurt along with you. I think of Woody's Family and Friends every day and pray for you all.
Today I traded in my car for another that fits my life without Dan. Cars and other things remind us of the people we love... the memories they evoke often fill us with pain, joy, sorrow, thoughts of friendship, great stories and memories and much more.
You can't just say goodnight and goodbye to a very special dude.....it takes Alot of Time to process what you feel. Time.
Peace and Prayers......lynne
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there locker... say, while this is not the same as a death of a loved one (those this did hit me a few times, concering the death of my dear friend in texas)...
but, what i was gonna' share was, this:
when my life fell apart in texas, from my now-ex, and i had to leave my young grandson... every time i saw little kids playing soccer (as i used to be there with him), i would just break down crying, 'cause we were gone from each other... or hearing a young child in the store calling out 'gramma', and many other tiny things...
then, same situation happened again, when i had to leave the next grand child, years later, when i thought my life was fnally fixed, up here, when i had no place to live... (it did not get easier) :(
naturally this why:
breaking the bonds of tried-and-true relationship, is a deep pain that takes years to become strong over (one never forgets, as why should one, as this was union of insight to another person and who they were, whether father, mother, brother, sisters, friend, or child) it is like losing part of our own body tissue (our make-up as a human being), as to how our life has grown---yet, by the grace of the good lord, and prayer, a "buffer" like a scar or scar tissue can form....
and.... as with all scars, the pain is then gone, once the "rent" has healed (unless one hits too hard on that area)... and the loving memories of how one has been able to press-on, but still rememeber the loved one that is not there, becomes the new part of ones life...
displaying the scar is not often done, but at other times the scar is in full view, to others, and as with some of our more well-known cherished buddies (more than an unseen family member) the scar will ALWAYS be seen--yet, in this way, the grace in which we carry on, brings honorable memories to one that died (as that is why we have that scar in the first place, because of the wound of losing them) ...
one day the buffer will come for you locker, and you will have that grace to share more wonderful things about your dear buddy woody, and the pain will be easier to bear (but never lessened as to the meaning of it)---and it will be that the scar will never go away, but the buffer of joy, of even having known him, will carry you onward in life, and be smoothered over, and easier to life with...
ps:
(same, but more private, as to the loss of your ?father was it??? and your brother, i believe it was---if i am not mistaken)...
god bless, to you locker,
from one that understands "rending" and "scar" tissue, and "new life"... a good strong scar of freedom will be there one day, but, as with all wounds, it takes time... and:
time is different, for all, being that all wounds to the tissue of our soul/spirit man, are as different, as humans are versatile...
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Largo
Sport climber
Venice, Ca
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I'd like to see some physical memorial for Woody - like a plaque or something, out at Hidden Valley. Improbable, but hey, I broke in on Woody's routes.
JL
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there largo, say, that sounds nice... with a few notation...
perhaps of the guide book routes and his days with the riverside climbers and rescue work group, too, maybe... ?
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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What John said. Lets make this happen. Sketchy?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Letting go of an incredibly special human that has been an intimate part of family, friendship and life is beyond hard.
Transition into the next part of life is a must. I really don't know how to say this well. Forgive me.
People on this Taco have shown me that the ones we love most and hold close will always be with us. Their spirit will come closer to us as we close this part of life and open up a new one.
If all this controversy is dealt with and put to rest it does not mean we won't talk about Woodie anymore. Perhaps he won't be the center of discussion, but the next step will help to heal hearts. There will be a time of hurt, and pain and crying for one that is so loved, but then the real healing of quiet love and respect and peace begins.
The spirit of the one we love becomes cemented in our heart, mind and soul and then they are with us always, every minute and every hour of the day. They come closer to us, not further. They are remembered more....not less. And Peace comes.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Bump for another Woody check!
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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FWIW;
the History Channel is running a series of programs today entitled Battle 360.
In an hour 20 minutes they will start on the Battle of Leyte Gulf which includes the unbelievably bold actions of a task force called TAFFY 3.
The book that Woody so liked that he started a thread about it is about this engagement.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Colorful,,,,ya, he was. And so loved. I think of you all family and friends, each day, and remember you in my prayers. Cheers to an incredible Man as all on the Taco have given stories and testimony to. Peace and Healing, lynne
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Social climber
valley center, ca
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Agree Locker, where would one get all the information to do the project ?
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Karen
Trad climber
So Cal urban sprawl Hell
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A few hours ago I finished watching a grim French foreign film, just adore old austere flicks, Bergman ect. After it was over the sadness flooded once again, no Woody to telephone.
See, one of the other things I truly appreciated was his knowledge of film, and his teasing me about my particular taste in film.
If he was here, I would have called him after watching the film and in all likelihood he would have tossed back a funny sarcastic comment on said film, we would then continue to banter about various films.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there karen... oh my... say... i have not one thing to give to help you tongiht... :(
but i can give a far-off hug and a motherly i love you, and many a prayer for an "anchor of the heart" to form within you, for this awful pain...
god bless, love, from neebee to you, during this hard night...
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Nicci
Social climber
Colton, CA
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May 21, 2009 - 02:40am PT
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These two cats were left behind after the unfortunate accident of their owner, Woody. Mr. Cohen has been looking for a home for these cats for a few months now. Please call only if you are serious about adopting them.
Cats for Adoption
Two sisters, Siamese cats looking for a new home!
Annie & Sasha
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 21, 2009 - 04:08am PT
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hey there say, i will pray you find them a home.. i thought they already had one... oh my...
bump, for a good home for these cats...
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MESA97
climber
Newberg, OR
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May 23, 2009 - 12:32am PT
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Sasha and Annie are Woody's two wonderful Siamese Cats that needed a new home. They are sisters. They both went home with some great people. They are settling in very nicely. Their new family is a climbing family. So, they will be able to converse and understand the new family's ways. Also, there is great food for them to eat. And they get to stay in their beloved SoCal desert area.
Their temporary home was great to them. That family was so very good to take them in for a temporary time on short notice. So, they were never unclaimed or abandoned like a lot of Siamese that get left behind.
Woody would never have family or friends that would leave his family or friends "unclaimed or abandoned". Woody's other cat and his dog were also taken home by a great person (also a climber). They got to stay in So Cal also; albeit the beach. But, this way he can visit them at the beach and Sasha and Annie in the High Desert.
Marye Steckley
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