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chez
Social climber
chicago ill
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Dec 20, 2012 - 01:11pm PT
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Oh Jeeez!
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Dec 20, 2012 - 01:42pm PT
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Visited John yesterday in the hospital. He was just coming off his last surgery and was very happy to be done with a long series of procedures. We talked for about an hour and his spirits are good, considering all he has been through. He is getting great care by some of the best in the business at a modern and wonderful hospital. He says the prognosis is that he will heal up completely with time.
He will be in the hospital for a while longer, as much as two weeks. His leg is elevated by a pulley system. I helped a nurse adjust the contraption holding up his leg and was able to make myself useful by tying a secure double bowline to hold the counterweights. John and I joked to the nurse about the importance of deferring to an expert like myself to make sure that nothing could possibly go wrong with the knot. :)
Rick
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Dec 20, 2012 - 02:24pm PT
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I helped a nurse adjust the contraption holding up his leg and was able to make myself useful by tying a secure double bowline to hold the counterweights. John and I joked to the nurse about the importance of deferring to an expert like myself to make sure that nothing could possibly go wrong with the knot. :)
That subject alone should have been good for three threads and 1,000 posts.
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Krista Goodsitt
Sport climber
AZ
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Dec 20, 2012 - 02:29pm PT
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Rick, I stared at that knot all night! Lol
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bmacd
Trad climber
100% Canadian
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Dec 20, 2012 - 02:43pm PT
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So what happened to the Largo post indicating the funds raised will go towards his daughters travel expenses and "incidentals" ?
Don't forget to order "three cups of tea" ...
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Dec 20, 2012 - 03:00pm PT
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In response to the post above, John told me that Krista had delivered the money to him and he asked me to thank everyone who contributed.
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Dec 20, 2012 - 04:31pm PT
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Thanks for the update Ricky.
Speedy recovery John. No sticking C4 to the bottom of your moon boot! Let 'er heal.
TY
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Dec 20, 2012 - 06:00pm PT
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Ahhhh, finally some GUD news and useful information on John. Thanks Ricky, good to talk with you the other day and glad you made it out to see family and John. Hope to see you in January if you get back out. Take care and thanks for the update.
Peace
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 20, 2012 - 07:12pm PT
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Get well Largo! Hey, I think I see some chiseled brisket!
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hooblie
climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
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Dec 20, 2012 - 07:24pm PT
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^^^ as per his nutritionist, that's a live game delivery slide. note greasy napkins ...
and the wiley gaze commonly seen only in the blue cloak, crested velociraptor
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Krista Goodsitt
Sport climber
AZ
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Dec 20, 2012 - 08:37pm PT
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It's a tent that pushes hot air around his leg and keeps the flap warm. Good circulation is crucial at this point so the flap takes. They test it every hour and listen for the pulse through the graft to check. I'm sure he'd rather it be a blow up doll though... BTW Ricks knot was great, but I couldn't stop thinking of horrible jokes either...
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Krista Goodsitt
Sport climber
AZ
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Dec 20, 2012 - 09:16pm PT
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Riley, I was just saying that last night about heart patients, even I didn't think it would be this long...
BTW He still hadn't had too much to eat yesterday he looks much better after some grub.
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okie
Trad climber
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Dec 20, 2012 - 10:22pm PT
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That guy still looks like a badass even in a hospital gown, with his leg in traction.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Dec 20, 2012 - 10:48pm PT
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Bwa ha ha;
"three cups of Largo"
Heal up fast, John.
Figures you would have a hanging tent.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Dec 21, 2012 - 12:26am PT
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Heal up strong, pay attention to all that rehab stuff.
The money will come.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Dec 21, 2012 - 12:30am PT
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Get that man some Mexican food STAT!
Hey Don Largo, get well soon.
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Fish Finder
Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
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Dec 21, 2012 - 08:36am PT
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Hey John, would you like to spend a romantic Christmas at the Ahwahnee ?
The hospital is no place to spend Christmas.
Heal quickly and get home and relax.
I have been to several of these fund raisers or beg fests,
They arent very interesting until John Long shows up and grabs the mic
Humble is good but f#ck the pride
Get Better and give the go-ahead for "The Mutherf#ckin Fest of Ages"
We would all like to celebrate your well being and NOW seems like a good time to do it.
Best,Gregg
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Tony Bird
climber
Northridge, CA
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Dec 21, 2012 - 10:10am PT
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lying in a damn hospital bed that long makes anyone pale. he looks pretty good to me.
but, hey, the proper knot for that situation would have been a mule hitch, backed up with an overhand.
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go-B
climber
Hebrews 1:3
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Dec 21, 2012 - 10:36am PT
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Foot work is over rated, looks like he can still do one arms!
Cheers
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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Dec 21, 2012 - 10:41am PT
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For anyone who has been as active as John, lying inert for so long can drive ya stir-crazy. Here's to keeping your lid locked down tight John.
Are there any books on your reading list that you don't have now that you would like to read now that you have the time? lol sorry for the tortured english:D
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