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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 27, 2010 - 04:27pm PT
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Feb 27, 2010 - 04:31pm PT
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Flattering!
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Feb 27, 2010 - 04:56pm PT
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What's up with the arrow? Aren't a couple of RURPs enough?
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 27, 2010 - 10:47pm PT
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Jim; a friend to many ...indeed...
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Feb 28, 2010 - 12:32am PT
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Man, Todd.
Wish I could be there.
He's done so much. . .
and his work with Ned Gillette in the Himalaya. . .
Unbelievable. . .
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hamie
Social climber
Thekoots
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Feb 28, 2010 - 01:24am PT
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Several years ago there was a thread on ST by someone who claimed to be collecting stories for a full length biography of Jim. This was after Jim's book "Climbing Adventures--A Climber's Passion" had been published. It was a good thread, with all the old stories told again. Does anyone know what happened to the planned book? Was it just a troll? A complete bio would be an inspiring read, and it sounds as if Jim could use some royalties. H.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 28, 2010 - 01:29am PT
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Jim is presently working on his autobiography;.....it should be an awesome read and a most incrediable story, told by The Man himself......(ask him about it at Bridwellfest...)...
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Maysho
climber
Soda Springs, CA
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Feb 28, 2010 - 08:33am PT
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Hey I took those last three photos (the ones on Half Dome, not the patagonia pic) a little photo credit plug!!
Thanks Todd for organizing this event. I will surely be there, will have to hire someone to run my Earth Day Booth, but well worth it.
Climb-The-Earth Day, at Bridwell Fest!!
Peter
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Feb 28, 2010 - 09:55am PT
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Mike O’Donnell on Bridwell:
I was at a party last night and spent some time with Mike O'Donnell and John Sherman.
I hadn't seen Mike now for a handful of years; he was pretty distraught over Bridwell's situation, and had previously kicked in some financial support.
We spent some time catching up, ruminating over this whole fraternity thing that we all share which runs so deep.
Michael highlighted the strength of the memories and the simplicity of times and he told some terrifically animated stories.
After Mike had climbed the Pacific Ocean Wall, Bridwell approached him (they hadn't yet met)... "You put any mustaches on my Mona Lisa ???"
"You're talking about bolts..."
Mike went on to explain a particular spot were a flake was completely gone and yes he put in one bolt.
To which Bridwell responded dryly, but not without a certain warmness: "good for you, I would've done the same".
Mike's got so many great stories; Sherman and I told him to write them down.
I thought about this for a moment and said: "actually half of it is in the delivery".
Oral histories are great to capture whenever we can.
So much of life is fluid and the pearls are in the happening; much admiration, respect and thanks to the heroes such as The Bird, who inspire us to plunge for the goods.
Nice job on the T-shirt Simon: I love the art work.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Feb 28, 2010 - 01:56pm PT
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I have a Bird story from when I was a wee 14 year old and I encountered Jim, Dale, Werner, Graham, Kauk, Largo and others in a group. However, I will save that for the Fest (I am trying hard to make it) in hopes of telling it in person.
Thanks Tarbuster!
Remember boys and girls, I am destroying the artwork after the Fest so there will be no shirts available after the date. It will absolutely be a collector's item! So far I have received orders from Spain, UK, Poland, and Japan as well as Canada and, of course, the US.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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I made an important change to the store today so now Bridwell shirts are available for all overseas customers! So all you folks in the UK, Italy, Nairobi and Bora Bora have a part of history!
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 1, 2010 - 07:55pm PT
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(borrowed from the internet)...
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Hey Todd,
The money part off my donation is in the mail... Shirts, etc. out later this week.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 3, 2010 - 01:09am PT
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Updated guest list
1. Jim Bridwell
2. Todd Gordon
3. Tucker Tech
4. Captain...or Skully
5. Lynne Leichtfuss
6. F10
7. Skeptimistic
8. Robert Fonda
9. Ron Gomez
10. Cracko
11. Bullwinkle
12. DEE (Dave Ernest Evans)
13. Cynthia L
14. G.Davis
15-19 Cal Celts (5 piece ragaae/ska band)
20. Nature (Sushi master)
21. Norm Miller (Dallas, Tx.)
22. Locker
23. Pat Dennis
24. Frank Bentwood
25. Ryan Rothacher
26. Resa Ashbachar
27. Beth Shilliday
28. Steve (Cho)
29. Tom Murphy
30. Larry (Larabee AKA Larry Loads)
31. John Frericks
32. Dana Eubanks
33. Tim S (troutboy)
34. Jim Donini
35. Guy Keesee
36. Bob Gaines
37. Kirschen Katz
38. Dave Katz
39. Rich Bararra
40. Gina Bararra
41. Joe (Santa Cruz)
42. Mooch
43. Mrs. Mooch
44. Paul Addison
45. Mrs. P.Addison
46. Derick Reinig
47. Yolonda
48. Ashley Pangborn
49. Sarah Alexander
50. Peter Mayfield
51. Charlie Kable
52. Tony Zeek
53. Karl Zeek
54. Kevin Powell
55. Will Cassalaro
56. Stephanie Cassalaro
57. Spencer Lennard
58. Tashina
59. Al Perry
60. Denise
61. Karl Bab
62. Pete (Palm Springs)
63. Katie (Palm Springs)
64. Mark Hoffman
65. Dave Cox
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 3, 2010 - 01:11am PT
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Updated funds list...
1. Todd Gordon $100 donation
2. Ihateplastic t-shirt sales profit donations
3. G Davis one pair new climbing shoes donation
4. Cracko $500 (and more before Feb. 1st...)
5. Al Sanderson $250
6. Tim Schafstall $25
7. Marty George Myers Book with signitures (auction $?)
8. Pat Dennis Pitons to sell/auction
9. Larry (the lion tamer) "loads" Larabee $100 donation
10. Donini $500 climbing day pledge with Jim
11. R. Harrison pair of climbing shoes, 2 harnesses, $100 cash
12 Dave Katz 2 copies of " Getting High in LA" out of print guides
13. Paul Addison $100 donation pledge
14. Roy Lenzo $100-150 donation
15. Eric Perlman Master's of Stone DVD set for auction/sale
16. Anonymous $500 donation
17. M. Chessler $2000 donation pledge (w/some book signings)
18. M. Clemmons $500 donation
19. D. Eubanks $250 donation
20. Johntp $200 (and much more before our starting date...)
21. Five Ten $200 donation
22. 100 Euros ($138 US) (paypal deposit)
23. Eric Kohl cool pic for Jim, Graham, and Worral on Free Blast donation for sale or auction
24. Kurt Smith gear donations for sale or auction
25. Sarah Alexander 50% of new sales donated to Jim http://sohappypet.com/community/Bridwell.html
Thank you
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 4, 2010 - 01:42am PT
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(borrowed from the internet)
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Looks like I might be in Josh around that time until early May. I'll stay in touch!
Look forward to seeing some of you then!
Peace
Karl
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 4, 2010 - 10:06pm PT
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(borrowed from the internet)
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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See you all there!!!
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Nice picture. I don't see Largo or Dale on the guest list, I hope they can make it.
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