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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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May 26, 2010 - 05:32pm PT
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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May 26, 2010 - 05:57pm PT
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That's really distasteful, Ionlyski.
He wasn't wearing it while climbing. . .
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Anastasia
climber
hanging from a crimp and crying for my mama.
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May 26, 2010 - 06:00pm PT
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Argh! That is so horrible I will never want to wear my ring again! Yikes! What an injury!
This is freaking me out!
AFS
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
Will know soon
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May 26, 2010 - 08:17pm PT
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Roger.....so great to see you again ! Thanks for the time early on in helping me thru challenging life circumstances. Meant Much.
Now, the ring. You really do not strike me as someone that loses things. Try digging around in your pack etc. really carefully. I've found that rings and other things can become invisible in the seams.
Ciao and Peace to you and your special family. lynnie
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MTucker
Ice climber
Arizona
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May 26, 2010 - 10:25pm PT
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This might have been taken care of already but here it is again.
http://www.mountainproject.com/v/lost_and_found/found_wedding_band/106776666
I was at Devil's punchbowl on May 1 and found what appears to be a man's wedding band it has engraving on the inside I found it near very direct wall. Contact me if it's yours identify it and we can arrange to get it back to you
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Roger Breedlove
climber
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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Topic Author's Reply - May 26, 2010 - 10:38pm PT
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Hi Lynne,
You are right about not usually losing stuff, except the stuff between my ears. But the Valley will turn anyone's head around--took me 10 years to extract myself from its grip and I had to move 2000 miles away. Maybe Ed is right.
When I discovered it was missing, I turned everything inside out: pack, suitcase, and the car I had rented, all in the parking lot of the Priest Grade Cafe. I had the hotel in Buck Meadows do the same thing to the room and the rooms adjacent to ours. Then I did it again, including the adjacent cars to mine in the parking lot (the owners were really engrossed in their breakfasts and didn't seem to notice. Maybe Steve was running interference. Everyone should eat at the Priest Grade Cafe as they travel to and from the Park.)
I tried to get the back seat out, even though my pack was always in the trunk, but couldn't figure out how it was attached and the guy I was returning the car to had a worried look on his face as I was bending the edges every which way. He had already inspected the car and given me the bill and was afraid the car would be undrivable once I was through with it. Good thing I didn't pop the hood in the Valley--I would have pulled the engine.
The two leads give me hope, especially the notice on the Camp 4 bulletin board from Max. I have sent e-mails to both Denise (upthread) and Gabe (on Mountain Project). Anders has filed a report in the Valley on my behalf. Thanks again Anders.
I am hopeful.
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Roger Breedlove
climber
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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Topic Author's Reply - May 26, 2010 - 10:46pm PT
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Hi Melissa,
I thought it was so cool to be able to meet you. Too short. Jay and Rik started talking about tiny little edges and it made me want to relieve myself so I excused myself. On the way back to your table, I stopped to talk to Steve and John. Then you and Jay were gone. I'll bet you went climbing or something. It wasn't even 11:00 O’clock yet! I thought you guys were real hard climbers! I looked for you the next day and asked Ed, but we figured you had left the Valley. I hope that there is another time so we can chat longer.
Best, Roger
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Anastasia
climber
hanging from a crimp and crying for my mama.
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May 26, 2010 - 11:11pm PT
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Yeah! I am hoping for a happy ending! Please have all my Good Luck Roger.
:)Anastasia
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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May 27, 2010 - 02:11am PT
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Roger ring bump.
I was hoping to extend the sociable morning until the weather let us know that we should be staying indoors, but it wasn't meant to be. I'm not sure that we could have had a better time if it was sunny and balmy. When it's so cold that it's snowing instead of raining, at least the rock stays pretty dry!
I saw the 5.10 ow when we got down and tried to find you guys, but it was raining then (perfect karma...rain exactly as I get to my truck), and Ed tells me that you moved along to make your own social calls. Maybe the lost ring is telling you that you need to visit again...and that it will be here for you when you do. I hope you get your ring and another visit! All the best...
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snaps10
Mountain climber
Visalia, CA
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May 27, 2010 - 02:16am PT
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I lost mine in a talus pile while bouldering two years ago. I check every time I'm there.
I'll keep the eyes and ears open. Hope you get it back.
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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May 27, 2010 - 02:40am PT
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Steve-Well I know. I did hesitate and maybe it should be on another post. I know Roger wasn't wearing one but actually you'd be surprised how many people I see wearing rings and watches on the rock. Those photos are pretty common and it's REALLY easy (eventually guarranteed) to wedge it in a crack; and you aint gettin it out.
Sorry you're the queasy type. I hope Roger finds it.
Arne
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Kalispell, Montana
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May 27, 2010 - 02:43am PT
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Actually, I just needed to see ionlyski's picture to decide that my ring must be removed before I climb much more.
Rrider-glad to hear it. It's inconvenient I know but take the time.
Arne
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Norwegian
Trad climber
Placerville, California
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May 27, 2010 - 08:41am PT
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my wifey and i fore-went the ring thing.
she's still a little pissed.
i built her a house instead. so far, i've yet to lose that.
though i try.
and it doesn't have a key as our 1920 door came with petrified gum in the lock, so i cannever lose the key?
though in the building and maintaining of the 'stead,
i lost myself.
so if you find me wanderin about the alleys or byways, mumblin
foul thoughts outloud, just leave me be.
i'll find my way back..
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 27, 2010 - 08:59am PT
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hey there roger... oh my... say, i lost a special ring once.. not a wedding ring, though.. so i sure understand...
will be praying it will be found and returned...
and in a very special way, that will near abouts make it all worth
the loss...
(sure love it when god does those kind of miracles).. :)
god bless so much...
:)
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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May 27, 2010 - 02:06pm PT
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Still on the case. Swapping messages with Roger as to whether I need to visit the likely 'lost' locations today. At least the sun came out, after a rainy night. May update later.
Must have precious.
Gollum
Edit: Roger, please post any updates on the situation here - I may not have access to e-mail until early this evening. Ed: I'll check the spots you mention.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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May 27, 2010 - 02:13pm PT
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places to look:
the east parking/turnout on 120 at Upper Cascade Creek (Roger parked his car on the downhill side of this turnout)
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the obvious sitting rocks just below the climb Pot Belly, which is the first climb you encounter as you walk up to Knob Hill
At the base of Church Bowl Terrace (Anders was there) at Church Bowl
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a quick look at the parking area (though the surface was recently redone with soft soil)
At the base of CS Concerto and Fecophilia Manure Pile
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the parking on the Northeast side of the picnic area (near the latrines at the start of the path up to the cliffs)
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meclimber
Trad climber
Dover, NH
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May 27, 2010 - 03:04pm PT
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Sorry about your ring, but have faith. 2 weeks ago climbing at a local crag here in southern NH, I had hiked around the backside of this cliff so we could rap in and climb out. I had just cracked a beer (after work climbing) and was attempting to take my ring off and put it on my key chain. When...it slipped out of my fingers, hit the ground and rolled off the edge of the cliff. It fell 10-15 feet, hit a ledge and launched like a rocket into the sky. This cliff is about a 100' feet tall, has a complex base and there is a pond that comes right up to the base in a few areas. I would say that I cannot describe the feeling, but it sounds like you know. Anyway, I rapped to the base to start looking and after about 15 minutes of negative thoughts I found it, right at the waters edge. Made my day.
As I'll be in the Valley next week, I will take some time and try to walk where you were climbing. I'd be happy to do it and hopefully someone finds it before me, but I'll post up with any luck. Be there in two days.
-Jon
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Scared Silly
Trad climber
UT
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May 27, 2010 - 03:27pm PT
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A bump for the ring - The day my wife I got married I put the ring on my finger. The next day I took it off and told her I would never wear it again ... that is on my finger ;-). I wear it on a piece of perlon cord around my neck. Perfect place cause it is pretty hard to lose. When we go out climbing together she puts her ring on the cord with mine.
OT when I think of rings and searches Gollum comes to mind.
A much nicer picture than the ring finger gore. OUCH!!!
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Roger Breedlove
climber
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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Topic Author's Reply - May 27, 2010 - 03:32pm PT
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Thanks for the help everyone. Several people have sent me the link to Gabe Lopez' post on Mountain Project. Gabe checked the inscription and reported with a nice e-mail that the ring is not mine.
Denise Umstot is running Max to ground through Matty. Max left a note on the Camp 4 bulletin board reporting that he found a ring at Knob Hill (Pot Belly) on Friday (the day we were there). I have my hopes up.
The only detail I would add to Ed's itinerary is that at the base of Bishop's Terrace, there is a rock with a bit of an overhang just to the right of the base. We stuffed our packs there when it started to rain.
Creeps me out to think that Gollum has my ring. Anyone know any incantations to get it back?
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Jingy
Social climber
Nowhere
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May 27, 2010 - 03:46pm PT
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"Denise Umstot is running Max to ground through Matty. Max left a note on the Camp 4 bulletin board reporting that he found a ring at Knob Hill (Pot Belly) on Friday (the day we were there). I have my hopes up."
hoping this means you're getting your ring back!!!
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