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atchafalaya
Boulder climber
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Dec 10, 2012 - 06:52pm PT
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This looks like a good chance for Apogee or one of the other chronic RIP crowd to post a RIP John Long fundraiser thread...
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vininja
Social climber
NJ
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Dec 10, 2012 - 06:58pm PT
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https://www.facebook.com/RockreationLA
Dear fellow climbers. John Long requested that we make a brief statement regarding his accident that occurred on 11/29/12 at approximately 8:30pm. John wanted us to confirm that he fell due to an unfinished knot, and suffered a compound fracture to the lower left leg. The rest of the details of the accident are John’s to tell.
Here is a direct quote from John, “Thank you to the Rockreation staff
and members for keeping it together and not panicking in the face of a very scary situation. I consider it my best moment when I saw the gravity of the situation and was somehow able to keep it together and receive the support of the Rockreation Staff.”
https://www.facebook.com/RockreationLA
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10b4me
Boulder climber
Somewhere on 395
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Dec 10, 2012 - 07:01pm PT
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Fuk this sh!t .... :-)
I just sent some money to the chipin.
take some out to buy Russ a beer and Largo will need some smokes even though he quit, ... this sh!t will make him start up again .....
:-)
hoh man, lol!!
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Bob D'A
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Dec 10, 2012 - 07:07pm PT
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Krista...good job on trying to help. No good deed goes unpunished.
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Rudder
Trad climber
Costa Mesa, CA
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Dec 10, 2012 - 07:09pm PT
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Point one: I've been on the NET since the UNIX days, just us bitheads then. Around 20 years ago this thing started called AOL, and well yeah, American came online. Been like this thread ever since.
Point two: Consequently, everything you do online, and especially a fundraiser or similar, has to be approached, planned, and handled carefully. Or it will lose its intent and potential.
Point three: Everyone I know loves John Long, a bigger than life character, our own John Wayne, but funnier. :) Clearly a working guy, clearly hurt, clearly we want to help him. But, if some thought could go into not embarrassing him in the process that would be most considerate on our parts.
As has been said since the www was burgeoning, "please read back over your post, and think for a minute, before you hit "send."
Oftentimes it's fun to write a big flame and then just delete it rather than post it. Let's off some steam, but then doesn't lead to a bunch of wasted messages.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Dec 10, 2012 - 08:22pm PT
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So who is going to hold the money if Russ and Chris are on the under-card?
(My money is on Russ bitch slapping Chris.)
Dontcha love it when Taco noobs show up without reading the topo first and have nothing but a rack of draws?
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Chris Wilson
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Dec 10, 2012 - 08:49pm PT
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I might be a noob to this forum but, i can trade bitch slaps all day long. Maybe Russ and I could raise a dollar per slap but, somebody else will have to hold the money to give to John. Now enough of this high school behavior and lets get on with helping our friend Largo.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Dec 10, 2012 - 09:01pm PT
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Hey Chris, yer gonna die!
(who's got the Tom Jones pic?)
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Chris Wilson
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Dec 10, 2012 - 09:12pm PT
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Toker, Im' hoping you mean that Russ just hits hard.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Dec 10, 2012 - 09:21pm PT
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It's heartwarming to see the supertopo family rally around Largo so cohesively.
I'm sure when John reads this thread he'll be stoked and filled with our love!
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Dec 10, 2012 - 09:44pm PT
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It's nice to see things getting a bit ironed out!
I'm not being facetious with that.
We don't really have steerage yet, but we have an interim fund going.
Ricky said he would organize the spring party (fundraiser portion).
Maria is our industry connection if we want one.
Now we all know something more about the accident and some details about John's current progress.
[EDIT] Interim Fund Here:
http://johnlongdonations.chipin.com/john-long
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covelocos
Trad climber
Nor Cal
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Dec 11, 2012 - 12:03am PT
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Tom Jones is RAD! Maybe HE'LL play for the JLFR!
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Forest
Trad climber
Lafayette, CO
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Dec 11, 2012 - 12:51am PT
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If the chipin thing is no longer valid, then the link should be taken down. I just donated to it *before* reading to the end of this thread. So.. what's the deal?
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Krista Goodsitt
Sport climber
AZ
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Dec 11, 2012 - 01:26am PT
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Hey Forest, I just refunded your money. The chipin is still active for those wishing to donate. John knows about the fund and has endorsed it on Rock and Ice. Sorry for the confusion.
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Forest
Trad climber
Lafayette, CO
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Dec 11, 2012 - 08:17am PT
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Thank you, Krista. Could you post a link to the R&I bit? I'll redonate (and post it to my FB.)
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bonin_in_the_boneyard
Trad climber
Oak Land, California
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Dec 11, 2012 - 09:04am PT
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I'm in for $25. Least I can do after all the joy (and safety!) his work has given me.
Heal up quick, Largo!
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WBraun
climber
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Dec 11, 2012 - 11:26am PT
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Send some money people ... John will need it.
I sent some.
The chipin is legit, I saw it from the periscope in my submarine ......
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Dec 11, 2012 - 11:34am PT
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Hey Dean....jsut read the first post you put up, noticed my name. Fer sure I'll be all in to help out, just give me the word and I'll start the wheels movin'. Timing may be a bit tricky on my end, I might be back in Colorado Springs for a spell end of April, beginning of May. Either Way I can do whatever needs to be done. We'll talk.
Peace
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