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nature
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Boulder, CO
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Jul 28, 2014 - 10:14pm PT
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If more of Paul's Balls were made available I'd like another. Mine is rather flaccid ATM.
as an aside... if you wish to spread his ashes in JTree I suggest you not talk about it. At least knot too much as spreading ashes in a national park isn't something the powers that be generally approve of.
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bixquite
Social climber
humboldt nation
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Jul 28, 2014 - 10:14pm PT
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Paul's still laughing and sending up here at Index, WA
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yllw2lip
Social climber
Orange, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 28, 2014 - 10:38pm PT
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Nature, good point. I guess we could gather there to pass out the final Paul's Balls :) He can be "spread" via chalk.
I think JT would be a good meeting point to say our final good byes to him, and to carry him forward into the next adventure. Or some people need to come help me make some Paul's balls to send to people, I just don't know if I have it in me. I don't know how Ruth was able to do that. I think it made her happy though.
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Jim Clipper
climber
from: forests to tree farms
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Jul 28, 2014 - 11:08pm PT
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congrats on your race. hope your wishes come to fruition.
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yllw2lip
Social climber
Orange, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 30, 2014 - 06:40pm PT
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I called my Dad. He finished spreading Paul's ashes. He was taking Paul to all his favorite climbing places, the mountain behind our childhood home in Glen Avon CA, Big Bear mountain where there were boulders he liked to climb, and he sprinkled a little around some boulders in Joshua Tree. So, I guess i don't have to think of a way to get a group together and I also don't have a way to get out any more Paul's Balls. Glad Dad was able to do that, just didn't realize he had finished his journeys around with Paul's ashes.
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yllw2lip
Social climber
Orange, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 30, 2014 - 06:42pm PT
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Thank you Jim Clipper. It's been an honor to help spread the word about melanoma and skin cancer prevention in Paul's name and Ruth's. And to raise money for a great foundation, The Melanoma Research Foundation. :)
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couchmaster
climber
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Coming back doing rehab from surgery, was digging around my basement to grab some gear to go self-belay a easy TR to see if I was ready to grab some rock again. Saw the Paul Humphrey chalkbag on the wall and it just seemed so right so I grabbed it. Dr. said I'd be out till November, but Paul and I played hookey from work today - we did a lap and were happy not to screw anything the Dr fixed up on a 5.7....of course, it might be a different story in the AM:-)
Thanks for coming out today with me Paul. It mattered. I know it's a place you've never been as I rarely go there. Last time I was there was when my boy was coming through town and stopped to say hi, good memories both times. Thanks again.
No pics. Sorry:-)
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Good to see this thread get bumped. My Paul's Ball is just about empty, and I would gladly take him another round if I could. But I'm glad to hear that he is now resting in his favorite places.
We had some good times together though with Germany, Kilimanjaro and recently Yosemite all becoming part of our travels. I hope he enjoyed the trip, as I enjoyed having him along.
One of the things that always got me about the whole thing, was how many people that I climbed with asked for a pinch for their chalkbags from mine when they heard the tale. A truly unique journey for a unique guy.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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I'd like to get a Paul ball. I think he and Blitzo would get along!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Did Blitzo ever take photos of Paul climbing?
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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'd like to get a Paul ball. I think he and Blitzo would get along!
Jay, If Paul's Balls have all been dispersed I still have a good portion of Paul's Ball remaining (they were giant balls!) and will bring it to Moab and share it with you. Paul would love to get the places only you could take him.
If fact, although I'm not climbing today I am hiking at Land of Medicine Buddha and I think I'll take Paul up there.
Susan
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yllw2lip
Social climber
Orange, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 30, 2014 - 12:45pm PT
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Jay, If Paul's Balls have all been dispersed I still have a good portion of Paul's Ball remaining (they were giant balls!) and will bring it to Moab and share it with you. Paul would love to get the places only you could take him.
That cracked me up... "They were giant balls!" hahaha. Paul would have LOVED that comment. Man. That's awesome.
Thank you for continuing to take Paul on your journeys. I know the "Paul's Balls" won't last forever, but he will always be in our hearts as we seek out new adventures. Never forget to bring him along on your journeys. As he would say, "Climb on!" He loved to support others in their adventures, as much as he enjoyed going on them!
Love to you all!
Paul's Lil' sis,
Anna
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Nov 30, 2014 - 01:18pm PT
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We got Paul back to Indian Creek a few weeks ago.
Paul climbed Chocolate Corner and Elephant Man that day.
Susan
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yllw2lip
Social climber
Orange, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 30, 2014 - 02:50pm PT
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Thanks, Susan! So glad you are keeping the Paul's Balls movement going!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 30, 2014 - 02:52pm PT
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Let's get him to the White Rim!
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kennyt
Trad climber
Oregon
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I think of paul often, I felt I got to know him reading his thread. I'm now in the middle of my own cancer hijacking.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Let's get him to the White Rim!
FOR SURE! When I get back out to Moab I'm going to get me a kick arse jeep wrangler. We'll be able to take him out the Shaffer trail and all over the White Rim. And all the other places we love out there.
Go Paul.....and every one else with cancer or debilitating illnesses. Live it large for as long as you got. That is the lesson Paul and Ruth taught me.
Susan
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, yllw2lip... so happy to see you, checking in...
you are still in my prayers... hold on to the love, that everyone has
for paul and keeping his dream...
these will make a good anchor for you...
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yllw2lip
Social climber
Orange, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 9, 2014 - 11:14pm PT
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hey there say, yllw2lip... so happy to see you, checking in...
you are still in my prayers... hold on to the love, that everyone has
for paul and keeping his dream...
these will make a good anchor for you...
Thanks so much, Nee Bee.
I love visiting this thread and seeing his memory still lives on. :)
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