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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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Apr 30, 2013 - 10:13pm PT
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I can't see any good reason to phuq with it other than to get a rise.
Like trying to piss off your little brother or sister because you can.
Hell no I didn't send.
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covelocos
Trad climber
Nor Cal
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Apr 30, 2013 - 11:00pm PT
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Bull.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Apr 30, 2013 - 11:59pm PT
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This sounds like the kind of thing someone who shot that deer with the bow and left it running around the valley wounded last fall would do.
However the odd thing about all this is how easy it is to put it back. Hell Ron Kauk can put it back if he wants. Anyone can. It's probably the only sanctioned (or at least tolerated) new graffiti in a national park. An appropriate exception.
The bolt is immune to damage so it's not the erasing that bothers folks. It's the ancient war of young vs old. For the older it's the memory of our heydays and a disrespect of them that hurts.
The OP knew what he was doing at least as far as kinda spitting in folks faces. Just like the guy who put the crucifix in the pee bottle and pretended it was art.
Though I doubt even now he really understands what he was doing and why. He is young and still has a lot to learn about himself. Not all of it will be a pleasant enlightenment.
Hurting peoples feelings is something most youngsters do for fun occasionally. Some folks grow out of it. Part of his statement is to make fun of those he imagines as less hardcorp than himself also. He seems to need a position of superiority as part of the new generation valley local hardcorp scene.
Look at me I'm badass and you are merely an imposter not worth my consideration. I remember being like that. I grew up. He probably will also. Killing the monkey on his back seems involved also. As if doubts he can quite measure up to his heroes. The bolt seems to have been a real distraction for him somehow. He seems to think it was becoming more important than the rock. Clearly it was for him. There is a lot going on in that young psyche.. as is usual for the driven young climber.
Yep a new generation of legends is crafting itself in the Valley. Some will be remembered for their climbing some for other things. Hopefully James will not have too many regrets.
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Heyzeus
climber
Hollywood,Ca
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Peaches- overall, I think your writing has improved. You're saying more with less, so good job on that. Your piece spoke to me, and your blog post also had good history and photos,so I liked the read. I interpret your action different than the majority here. I get what you were going for, and even though I love the bolt, I support your action. I think you probably love the bolt too and what it represents, that's why you did what you did. It's a little pretentious, but I dig the spirit nonetheless. Keep killing the Buddha.
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dave goodwin
climber
carson city, nv
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Kind of like a "Munson"
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dbclt
climber
Charlotte
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Peaches- overall, I think your writing has improved. You're saying more with less, so good job on that. Your piece spoke to me, and your blog post also had good history and photos,so I liked the read. I interpret your action different than the majority here. I get what you were going for, and even though I love the bolt, I support your action. I think you probably love the bolt too and what it represents, that's why you did what you did. It's a little pretentious, but I dig the spirit nonetheless. Keep killing the Buddha.
please. don't paint this fool to be some ego-less saint. it's the height of egodom to take something that thousands of people care about and destroy it for personal reasons.
anyways i don't think he ever erased it at all. i think he wanted to see everyone's reactions, which is almost as bad.
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ryankelly
Trad climber
el portal
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A really good essay would be one that could put into words why so many love a bolt chalked on a rock.
Who is up for that project? (Leave out the character assassinations)
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Fair question Ryan. It is now an iconic symbol that shows up all over the place. It a strong symbol for those who remember the stonemaster days and the time when it was the hardest or one of the hardest problems in the world. A symbol of climbing history and hero's and legends in a historic place. For those legends as well.
Symbolism is pretty huge for humans. Respect is a key component of it's strength. Rationally it may not make much sense because this one is so easily replaced, but we are emotional beings before rational ones most of the time. It's the symbolism. I'm sure they have written a couple words about it in psychology
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tornado
climber
lawrence kansas
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There sure are some dense people on this sight. Geez, amazing that no one can recognize a joke or find humor in it. Suckers.
James is one funny dude. Just read the rest of the stuff on his blog or go see him give a slideshow and you will get it.
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G_Gnome
Trad climber
Pebble Wrestling.... Badly lately.
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This was almost as funny as when he said he put false tick marks on The Nose when the Huber's were working it. Now that was funny!
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Vitaliy M.
Mountain climber
San Francisco
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Geez, amazing that no one can recognize a joke or find humor in it.
It would be a good joke if he didn't actually erase it...
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caughtinside
Social climber
Oakland, CA
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world's biggest tickmark erased!
Lot of hue and cry for something impermanent like chalk. That was then redrawn.
Good one James.
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tornado
climber
lawrence kansas
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^^^how do you know he really erased it? He is yankin' your chain.
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orle
climber
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Geez, amazing that no one can recognize a joke or find humor in it.
Guess that kinda backfired..
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Didn't Ron do the FA of Midnight Lightening?
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Then why all the Bachar memorial stuff? Was it he who drew the Bolt originally?
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Kinobi
climber
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I came 4 times to Camp 4 from very far away.
The bolt was always there.
Why you erased it, I have no clue.
Im my opinion you see too sparcely women (or men, according to your behaviour). I suggest you to have some sex, because it's obvious you are facing serious problems.
Vai a prenderla in culo, stronzo di merda.
Emanuele
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