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nita
climber
chica from chico, I don't claim to be a daisy
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Dirt, enjoyed the *chemo induced ramdomness* instrumental.. Shoe tying and yellow crocs,hmm....love how you say--half hitch.
good to see you are still hanging with us.;-)
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dirtineye
Trad climber
the south
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HAha, thanks Nita.
threaten to pay a visit, give me a good reason to keep on living, LOL.
THe chemo induced thing actually switched to Arno's March ( written mostly aroudn a campfire with arno)twoards the end.
anyone hear the new ones yet? well thay are not NEW adn in done yesterday, thay are new postings.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Dirt, You are one tough dude. I am still looking forward to doing some bushwhacking with you.
Ken
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dirtineye
Trad climber
the south
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Well I hate to say it, but the way the hospice people talk, the end is near. I'm starting to believe it.
thanks for the thought though. I'd love to have it happen.
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darod
Big Wall climber
South Side Billburg
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hey dirt, those 2 last clips were pretty nice too, the sound wasn't bad at all even on my crappy laptop's speakers! keep'em coming if you can!!
hope you're in relative comfort.
rodrigo.
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Peace be with you bro. Many more mountains to climb.
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Hey Dirt, it was great to see you and get to hear some tunes up close and personal-like. Also great to meet Kenny and Tom, and your wonderful mom and dad.
Unfortunately, I caught some bug on the flight home (or maybe on the way over), so I've been in bed most of the last couple of days. Went to the doc and got some antibiotics today, so hopefully it will clear up quick.
You are a good one, my friend!
-GreenPhlemJello
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dougs510
Social climber
down south
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Hey buddy.
thanks for being my friend when i was such a punk when I first came around the SCC, you, RRK, and Jenc were my advocates.
This really sucks man. I so wanted to get together and climb. Well, whatever happens, you have been a very kind man to me and I'll never forget it.
I wish you peace, and happiness wherever this road leads... may there be a great rock calling your name to "CLIMB ME".... somehow, I believe there is, not just for you, but for all of us who will follow.
Much love, peace and joy to you,
Doug
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Bump, cause I'm hoping to hear some more stories about Jello's visit with Dirt. Also I was wondering how he got the nickname dirtineye.
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dirtineye
Trad climber
the south
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Nah don't train wreck us anders. We had a great time, we have way too much in common, we hit it off. nothign to see here, move along. YOU know how I feel about trip reports, you think I'm going to give one?
JEllo can tell whatever he wants, I'm not saying anything.
wel. OK. I will say it was almost the same as wehn I met him years ago, except we are both in worse shape. That is to say, he's a great human bean, and one of the nicest most genuine people I EVER met, and I realy enjoyed our litte visit, ans hope we have time toe get togather again, but since it's my turn to travel, that just might not be possible, but I hope it will be.
Jello is as nice and good as Arno, and that is saying a LOT.
Doug, I'm honored taht you are so taken with me, and it's to be we didn't ever get to climb anything. given more time we would ahve.. Gad me and rrk and JEn were on your side, I could never see any reason not to be.. some true asshols in southern climbing, who do like to pick on people for no good reason, ain't taht jsut the truth. Hell some people think Adam Henry is snooby ans stuck up, but he's just sy, and not many will react nicely when you hit em with a shyte attitude. Hehe I actually owe my detractors a lot, cause they unwilttingly drove a lot of truly nice people my way, ROTFLMAO!!
Glad you guys liked the extra videos. I found a few more to put up soon. SOme of those wer only done ONCE ever, made up on the fly ansd came out just right, and without that little camera, they'd be totally lost. I love my mighty kodak POS!!!
WHihc brings up the subject of a meda player that solved my microsoft induced trouble-- the KMPlayer.. try it. it rocks!!! it's free!!! it's wonderful!!
if I forgot anyone I'l try again tomorrow.
thanks again for teh support. It's really nice. from everyone.
here's something I did learn along the way that seems to be true about every great climber I've known-- they dont care how good a climber you are, the care if you are a nice person and that youwon't get em killed climbing. maybe not true for all, maybe some won't give yo uthe time of day, but my experiece is that that sort of guys are usually the wannabees who care abouta lot of nonsense.
and see that's why I've had as much fun with pals who will never climb anything hard-- the yare nice and the try to be safe. And ANYONE can do that, if they want to. so in a way, anyone can be a great climber where it counts.
ACK getting alll advicey and guruewwy again better stop.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there... dirtineye... say, just stopping in to see how the jello visit went...
say, just curious... have you ever wanted to set your ideas, or music into a book, or have you alread...
you could make a kids quitar book, too, to guide young ones into the interest...
if you have any kind of creative ideas in this type stuff... you can publish for free at lulu.com... check it out...
god bless... just thinking of more ways to keep that music moving...
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dirtineye
Trad climber
the south
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thaks neebee. I ahve some things in theworks, but will probably self produce the cds ( I want all the money) and let some place known for guitar music music print the score.
Or maybe I'll run out of time, we'll see.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there dirt... say, i will be praying that the good lord's timeing is perfect for you.... and that all will fit into place... and that health will hold out...
say--- when you think of all the grade school kids that have these cancers and will never get to see and do what you have done, you can really see the power of time...
it is hard to realize how much of it we have moved through, in our small frame of it....
sure hope some of little guys and gals get to do some kind of music, dance, or art, so they can leave a legacy behind too, for their folks...
wow dirt... we can be so glad that you did not get sick as a young little-un, or we would not even know you today...
say, thanks for being around, so we got a chance to know you, and share some time, and learn about your climbing and music...
:)
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RRK
Trad climber
Talladega, Al
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Mighty Hiker wrote:
"They certainly seem to have some interesting climbing techniques in Alabama. But then, who knew that they had climbers, and climbing?"
You need to apply for associate membership in the "Association Alabama d'Alpiniste", which is an organization devoted to mountaineering in places where no mountains exist. We regularly climb at 2000 feet without supplemental oxygen. We compensate for our geographical inadequacy with excessive alcohol consumption (which has been proven to make mountains suddenly appear where none previously existed) We are more pompous than the French, more arrogant than the Italians, and more clueless than Congress.
If you are planning an expedition to Alabama you should be aware that mountaineers who are not accustomed to the thick air near sea level will need several weeks to acclimatize and minimize the risk of LAPE. Also if you do not consume alcohol, or do so only in moderation, then you should consider a different destination or else begin training immediately. Failure to exercise your liver prior to obtaining your visa and climbing permit may result in serious injury.
Although he routinely violates 2 of the 4 cardinal rules of climbing (1. Have fun; (2) don't kill yourself or anybody else; (3) don't screw it up for the next guy and (4) don't take it too seriously) Dirt has been elected president emeritus of the organization, primarily due to his exploits in establishing the world's only 1-pitch Grade VI. However I have been annointed "King for Life", and, more importantly, am in exclusive control of the key to the liquor cabinet. Be sure to check with me before setting off and I'll furnish beta on some indigenous climbing techniques which will help you avoid the "full bubba" rescue (that always gets in the news for some reason).
RRK
PS even I didn't know the extent of the "climbing problem" in Alabama until this past week. I was at dinner with Dirt and JeffLowe (in 'Bama we say it as one word, like Granny Clampett yelling for "Jethro") when the doorbell rings. The man at the door introduces himself then claims to already know Jeff, and starts in on a story about watching Jeff's show in Boulder back in the 80's. He then starts telling me about climbing in the Needles and then describes a mountaineering trip to the Winds. I was dumfounded. Regardless of what you might think, this is not the typical dinnertime conversation in Birmingham, Alabama. Turns out he's lived in Bham all his life and been climbing since the early 80's. Who knew?
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Thank you, RRK. I'm now much enlightened.
I did once climb with a guy from Alabama. We did the right side of Little John, in Yosemite. He learned as he went. I don't remember if he had climbed in Alabama. I'm afraid that hot, humid climates really aren't my forte, though it sounds like autumn there is quite nice.
Anyway, glad yawl had a visit from Jello, and a surprise visitor (lurker?).
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dirtineye
Trad climber
the south
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Mar 11, 2009 - 01:19pm PT
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well friday I get a procedure that if successful will end about 75%of my current misery (caused by the damned external drain for teh blocked bile duct)., so wish me some luck.. I'll need it.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Mar 11, 2009 - 02:55pm PT
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good luck thoughts emanating out to you Dirt...
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Dick_Lugar
Trad climber
Indiana (the other Mideast)
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Mar 11, 2009 - 03:39pm PT
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Sounds like a worthwhile procedure Dirt, good luck!
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Mar 11, 2009 - 04:31pm PT
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"well friday I get a procedure that if successful will end about 75%of my current misery (caused by the damned external drain for teh blocked bile duct)., so wish me some luck.. I'll need it."
I'll be thinking of you. Remember me when you're getting overhauled so my prayer JuJu can find its address.
Wishing you the Best, whatever shape it takes.
Karl
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Mar 11, 2009 - 05:04pm PT
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Hey Dirty Dirty
There's one thing I need to add, very seriously.
There is one intention, some might call it a prayer, that I've found to be the greatest medicine. You can say it to yourself, or God or whatever. Just feeling it in your Heart is more than enough.
Express and intend
"I'm sorry for all those whom I've ever hurt in my life, please forgive me.
I freely forgive all those who have hurt me in my life, Be Free."
I swear to you that if you can pull that off with an honest feeling in your Heart, it will be the best feeling you can imagine.
We all have darkness in us, and hurt is a part of every relationship.
We even judge ourselves and wish ourselves ill because of lack of forgiveness of ourselves.
To forgive all is to forgive yourself.
Clear the decks and go out in style (or be a Miracle)
Loving You
Baba
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