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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Here is where John hit the deck. Rockreation may need a rebuild. Not to mention Los Angeles.
Thanks Crimpie for the idea!
edit:....Oops, maybe it was Cragman!
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pud
climber
Sportbikeville & Yucca brevifolia
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Dave,
Hummingbird is an incredible wicked downhill. Technical switchbacks and faaaaast and long sweepers. Lot's of steep, technical sandstone too.
It's located in the foothills of Simi Valley/North San Fernando Valley.
118N Exit/park at Rocky Peak Road. Ride up the steep dirt road about a mile. You'll see the sign/bench at the trailhead.
Next time you're out this way give me a call and I'll join you on it.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Thanks Pud I will, and thanks every one, Cosmic...dude, you rule! and Bob Bolton...you started it! Cragman, yur' pretty interesting for a Christian! I take back some of my stereotypes.
Humor makes the world go around.
John, I know you can handle it!
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John M
climber
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I should have known that there would be some good humor on this thread.
I hope that you heal soon John
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go-B
climber
Hebrews 1:3
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Largo is making progress, here's his new wheelchair...
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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I'm really sad this happened to you, John. But I know you will recover quickly with all your physical and mental gifts intact.
-JelloDon'tBounceSoWell
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Rudder
Trad climber
Costa Mesa, CA
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Wulp, since I first met John Long out at Stoney circa 1980, I have read about him doing the impossible time and time again... and I guess he did it again. ;) Get well, soon John! :)
Lesson: don't fall, especialy if you are old!
You got that right! They don't even repair us at our age! Ain't got that much longer, not worth it! They just give us more advil and tell us to deal! lol My doc says don't worry about all that pain and stiffness, you just have an ibuprofen deficiency. haha
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Double D
climber
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Largo... you keep telling me that "it ain't the shoes" but seriously you might want to reconsider your position...
Best wishes for a complete recovery and soon bro.
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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I remember struggling with the impossibility of tying my shoes with a broken right arm in a cast and a broken left hand in a splint at JT in 1980.The remedy came in the form of Mr. Long from a neighboring campsite;a random act of kindness i have not forgotten.Heal well old man.Perhaps you can make the best of it and exercise your considerable talent to get your literary projects done while the honing of the body is postponed.
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zBrown
Ice climber
chingadero de chula vista
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Don't know if there's an election for "DA Man", but if there is I got a good idea of who is getting mine.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Mr Long, i hope you are resting easy tonight and pain free.. I accidentally looked at your picture again....double ouch.
Rich S.... You were pretty banged-up from your Joshua Tree fall.... and
You may have been able to tie your own shoes, if not for the fact.. that you
snuck out of the hospital early... I was so shocked to see you back in camp with a messed up face and body....hairball.
Hey Miss Jennie, if you Married -John Long, you would be ...
Jennie Long Long. or..Jennie Two Long...
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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Well Nita, it really wasn't a matter of sneaking out, rather it was because i was a broke dirtbag climber unable to afford the care. I remember hitchhiking into Yucca Valley for groceries with you, i remember you as a compassionate young woman with a genuinely good heart. You have not changed in that regard.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, john...
would like to send you a small get well gift, and card...
please, when you FEEL better, and are home...
send an email, ...
god blesss....
sorry to see how awful the leg looks, but
still very glad that nothing worse happened...
:)
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Daphne
Trad climber
Black Rock City
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Sending good vibes and healing prayers for a complication-free and straightforward healing process.
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D.Eubanks
climber
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Hope you have a speedy recovery John.
Dana
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pyro
Big Wall climber
Calabasas
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here is the slab down in malibu cyn. when u heal up join us for a slab party!
get well.
ryan
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Wow, it really CAN happen to the best of us.
Sending positive vibes and hoping you heal up soon.
-The Fet
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rmuir
Social climber
From the Time Before the Rocks Cooled.
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Hey, Johnny.
Probably not the drugs of first choice, but enjoy them if you can! Another example to add to the growing body of knowledge that gyms are the places where old people go to die. Zone or break bone.
Robs.
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wayne w
Trad climber
the nw
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Wishing you a swift and complete recovery, John.
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