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Roots
Mountain climber
SoCal
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Damn it - I never got to see their museum. Anyone know where it'll end up? - ebay maybe : )
PS Bent Gate = kick ass!
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Where the Hoback and the mighty Snake River meet
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I was probably there^^^.
God I miss Pete.
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Bob D'A
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Phil...Great picture of Pete...climbed Childhood's End (5.12-) on Big Rock with him back in the 90's. He drank a least a bottle and half of wine the night before at the campground and managed to cruise the crux pitch the next morning. He kinda suffered on the hike back out. :-)
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Bob D'A
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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This is what this tread should have been from the start: A tribute to Gary, the store and all fine folks who worked there and the great customers that walk through the doors.
If you never been to Neptune's you missed something great...end of an era. Gone!
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Where the Hoback and the mighty Snake River meet
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locker, step away from the glue...........
Who remembers when Pete got stuffed in a snowbank on the way back from dinner (at Snowbird) and left there?
Also, (another gud one)who had a discount there who was not an athlete or employee, and what was the reason given by Gary?
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hossjulia
Trad climber
Where the Hoback and the mighty Snake River meet
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yup, go sit in the car locker......
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Soooo great to see those pictures!!! :-) Hossjulia, I think the reason was, "she fit well into my lap." But maybe that was someone else. :-)
Locker, glad to hear you are softening a bit....warms my heart. Or perhaps it's the wine? Whatever...........works for me!
pam
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lamadrida
Trad climber
Superior, WI
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Jan 10, 2013 - 03:38am PT
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This is sad news. We have been going every year to Boulder or Estes to climb (from WI). We often stop at Neptune's for this or that piece of forgotten gear or for beta on local climbs. We've always found the staff to be very patient and helpful, on more than one trip enduring someone from our party trying multiple pairs of rock shoes. I too have placed special orders with them and had them offer to ship them to my house.
I've never had a bad experience with Neptune's and always looked forward to my next visit. I find their merchandise to be fairly priced for the most part. I also appreciated that the people who were selling me climbing gear were expedienced climbers.
Lastly, I've been a big fan of both the consignment gear they sold and the climbing museum. They will be missed by me and my family and partners. In my opinion, one of the best climbing shops around.
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blahblah
Gym climber
Boulder
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Jan 10, 2013 - 04:15am PT
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If you never been to Neptune's you missed something great...end of an era. Gone!
Lastly, I've been a big fan of both the consignment gear they sold and the climbing museum. They will be missed by me and my family and partners.
I think some well-meaning people may be unintentionally making some misleading statements . . . as I understand it, the store's going to stay open, with museum in place. I'm sure the new owners (and Gary who will now work there as an employee) will appreciate everyone's continued patronage.
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goatboy smellz
climber
Nederland-GulfBreeze
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Jan 10, 2013 - 10:24am PT
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Locker you really should take Bent Gate up on their 25% offer.
They have the best selection of cod pieces on the Front Range.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Jan 10, 2013 - 10:49am PT
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they therma-fit liners, right? I should head over and let them hook me up.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 10, 2013 - 10:51am PT
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Just ask for the PrancerWear section...Tell 'em Christian sent ya! LOL
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Jan 10, 2013 - 11:06am PT
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^^^ BWAhahahahahahaha
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 10, 2013 - 11:17am PT
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I had them set aside a pink polka dotted Mini-Cod Dandy for you Doug...and your doubly-blackened dorkness!
Walk on in and say firmly "Yes, I am THE GUY. So fetch my Dandy, Cod Caddy."
Soon you too will breeze up Eldorado Canyon feeling the swell of Pioneer's Pride...in a new and novel sort of way.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Jan 10, 2013 - 12:12pm PT
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why do I believe you?
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goatboy smellz
climber
Nederland-GulfBreeze
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Jan 10, 2013 - 12:15pm PT
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Stay away from the Naked Edge XL Model, it chafes.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Jan 10, 2013 - 12:16pm PT
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I'm svelte and petite. Size 2. That's XS to you chubsters....
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 10, 2013 - 12:25pm PT
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The PrancerWear section has several fantasy enhancement mirrors so that you can be as BIG...or small as you like while you pose and work that Cod Caddy until the LOOK and FEEL is JUST RIGHT!
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Prod
Trad climber
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Jan 10, 2013 - 12:35pm PT
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Pretty sure that some time around the early 90. Christian/ Verve was making a "Cod piece" type support called the "CG Sling" The idea was to be able to wear the Ghoast Pants without a panty line.
Hank got a confirmation on that?
Prod.
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goatboy smellz
climber
Nederland-GulfBreeze
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Jan 10, 2013 - 12:48pm PT
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I thought that was the Caylor Canoe?
Sturdy aluminum sides with upturned ends.
Slick and sleek!
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