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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 23, 2010 - 01:34pm PT
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Here's a perspective-corrected version of cfrac's Millbrook Shot (that cliff ain't no slab, Jack).
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Dec 25, 2010 - 11:04am PT
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Holiday bump for Rich!
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 25, 2010 - 12:37pm PT
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I posted this in DMT's Clique of cliques thread, but it is certainly appropriate to have it here too.
The response so far of Supertopians to our appeal has been amazing and deeply moving. May you all have the very best of holiday seasons, and may your new year be filled with both love and adventure.
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 28, 2010 - 12:52pm PT
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Note that "running laps" for Romano means repeatedly leading the route (leaving originally-placed gear in place, but still...).
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Bob D'A
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Dec 28, 2010 - 11:37pm PT
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Richie...hope you had a great holiday.
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seth kovar
climber
Reno, NV
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Dec 29, 2010 - 02:31pm PT
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Bump...
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seth kovar
climber
Reno, NV
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Dec 31, 2010 - 08:46am PT
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Bump...
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Mim
Trad climber
Gunks
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This is a note from Rich:
"There are no words to express the gratitude I feel about the outpouring of compassion I received from close and afar, from friends and strangers, following this accident... I am deeply moved. We are all very fortunate to be part of such an amazing community of people.
The concussion side effects (short-term memory issues and insomnia) are very slow to heal and frustrate me, but everything else seems to be coming along. I hope to be back in action by this spring.
Again, thank you so very much for the unbelievable support you all sent my way in this difficult time. It made a BIG difference.
I also want to especially thank Rich G. and Chris F. for their remarkable and successful fund raising endeavor. That too made a BIG difference. Thanks to all who participated.
Wishing you all good health for the new year,
Rich
End Quote"
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Thanks for the update. Though I've never met Rich, I certainly know of him and wish him well in fast and complete healing.
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 3, 2011 - 11:35am PT
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I'm bumping this up so that more folks have a chance of seeing Rich's heartfelt thank-you to the climbing community.
It is important for everyone to know that their generosity has made a substantial difference in Rich's recovery. Chris Fracchia and I would like to add our own expression of gratitude for a response that has far exceeded all expectations. We are not finished with our efforts; a second route card is nearly ready for the printers.
The world is wracked by strife, there is a toxic political climate at home, and many of us are struggling with our own finances. In this atmosphere, the selfless coming together of a community to help one of its own is a spark of light in the darkness. Thank you all, and may the new year be good to you.
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cfrac
Trad climber
Gardiner,NY
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A bit of a teaser of the Gunks Mega-Route Lessons in History,
coming soon!!!!
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MH2
climber
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Back to the top, Rich.
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cfrac
Trad climber
Gardiner,NY
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Wow Rich! That's a great photo of that section of the cliff!
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Patrick Oliver
Boulder climber
Fruita, Colorado
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Jan 11, 2011 - 02:34am PT
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a bump for a really phenomenal climber
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richross
Trad climber
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Jan 11, 2011 - 09:25pm PT
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Rich climbing in sneakers to "save rubber"(climbing shoe rubber).
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