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Oli
Trad climber
Fruita, Colorado
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It was beautiful, until the projectile vomiting and the vagina image. I will bear with it, though, since the story is compelling. I suppose not everything can be beautiful. That soup had nurtured me too, just reading about it. But all was undone quickly. I think I am a kind of empath (to use a Star Trek word), because I was right with you every step until the wretching... at which point I had to put up a big fight not to experience that kind of thing along with all the rest. I guess this is why I've never been a mountaineer.
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 7, 2007 - 04:34am PT
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I've added a bit more to the OP
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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I like this adding-to-the-OP style of update, so we can read your great story as it flows.
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Ezra
Trad climber
WA, NC
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You should publish this stuff.... it's that good!
You put the soul in this web site... Thanks
-Ezra
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piquaclimber
Trad climber
Durango
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Fantastic reading Jeff.
Thanks
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 8, 2007 - 01:10am PT
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Just added another little bit to the OP.
Thanks for all the good comments!
-Jello
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Paddlefoot
climber
fogcity
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Coolest thread of the month award!
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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simply stated... thx for doing what you do.
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philo
Trad climber
boulder, co.
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Thanx Jello that is some of the most engaging reading ever on the taco stand. I was gripped and enthralled and of course want more.
A few lifetimes ago my friend and partner Scott Gilbert was lost to an avalanche. For years I felt a beneficent presence I attributed to his spirit. During an ascent of the north face of Pyramid Peak I felt that presence most acutely. My partner and I were simul-climbing unroped with packs on when I lost my balance mantling on to a mossy scree choked ledge. Starting to flail my arms I knew without doubt that I had passed the recovery point and was headed for a thousand feet of eternity. My partner Bob was well above me and unable to do anything other than watch in horror. Suddenly I clearly felt the thumb and five fingers of an unseen hand in the middle of my back under my pack pushing me back onto the wall. So distinct was that impression that when I recovered I turned to say thanx to only clouds. In stunned disbelief Bob asked me what happened. My one word reply of "Scotty" was understood without question. A solid companion in need indeed.
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Hardly Visible
climber
Port Angeles
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Thanks Jello, this is great stuff.
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bob d'antonio
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Great stuff Jello. Intense, thoughtful and real.
Sad about Earl...he was a wonderful person.
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 9, 2007 - 12:48am PT
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More added to the OP.
This is becoming an epic, recording this epic!
-Jello
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Gunks Guy
Trad climber
Rhinebeck, NY
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Wow! This is one of the best reads I've had in a long time. Thanks Jello and keep it coming.
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wiclimber
Trad climber
devil's lake, wi
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Just 'bumped' into the latest installment.
Super!
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 10, 2007 - 02:26am PT
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I've posted the last installment of this first draft of the story to the OP.
Thanks for your patience!
-Jeff
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Jul 10, 2007 - 02:37am PT
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wonderful story Jello...
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Jul 10, 2007 - 03:17am PT
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I just now read the whole thing, first time I'd gotten back since the first part. Amazing stuff. Thank you very, very, much.
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tradmanclimbs
Ice climber
Pomfert VT
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Jul 10, 2007 - 08:15am PT
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Thank You.
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imnotclever
climber
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Jul 10, 2007 - 08:42am PT
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Thanks for telling us that story.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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Jul 10, 2007 - 08:44am PT
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What a great story, Jello. At first, I thought the companion was your father, but then my mind switched to it being Earl, and a worry that he had passed and his spirit was with you. Then, to find him ok - then NOT okay....all the while in the back of my head wondering "So, who's the companion, then?" It was very intriguing, and reading it in the installments made it even more so.
Your dad's advice in the letter is good for all of us - about not putting off doing what we love, and also to develop our relations with other people so our world is full.
Thank YOU!
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