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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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richross
Trad climber
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Jan 15, 2011 - 06:26pm PT
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Rich on Rhumba Mama.
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Jingy
climber
Somewhere out there
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Jan 15, 2011 - 11:16pm PT
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bump for climbing
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richross
Trad climber
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Jan 26, 2011 - 01:12pm PT
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Rich Romano photo bump!
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