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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 25, 2013 - 02:50am PT
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Alright. Time to update the donors list.
The list of donors so far is,
Jon Beck -30
E6 100
Crunch-50
Powder-40
Kennyt-100
Friend-50
Russ-65 for The salsa donated by pocoloco
Cowpoke-50
Hamie Mutch-55 for a tshirt donated by Dave aka Squamish Climber
Scrubber and lovey wife 25 for Bruce MacDonald's rope guard
The Kid Cormier 25 for a Philo print
Kulun_Shan 60 for a Philo print
This just in 120 for his own boots!!
Harry hot dog 320 for Chris Mac's book package.
Friend 50
Dlc 200 cash for Bruce Kay's print.
Roots 250 for Tricouni's pin
Roots 50 for prints
Steelmonkey 75 for ghost's vortex book
Ryand 100 for Johntp's high sierra book.
Johntp 30 for squamish climber's tshirt as well as a very generous private donation.
Sc seagoat 70 for plaidman's agate
That puts the paypal account at 1572.00
Also these people were kind enough to send me cheques. If the wish the amounts noted, please notify me by email.
Kennyt
Todd Gordon
Sc seagoat
Ekat
Hamish Fraser
Johntp (as i allready mentioned)
Captain or Skully
My aunt Sherry
My uncle George and Aunt Diane
With these donors i have recieved almost 2470 dollars.
I have pegged some of the items which i will be using the money for.
Cane Crutches
A 1 year pass at meadow park (the local rec center so i can swim my way back to 100%)!!
Private physio at my home, as i am ineligible for disability benefits since i am lucky enough to not be permanently disabled.
Printing photos and sending them to donors
Thank you to all who have helped me so far!! It has bolstered my spirits and will make things a lot easier when i get out of here for me to transition to regular life again. I swell up in tears of joy every time i think about all the wonderful support i have recieved from the taco tribe!!!!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 25, 2013 - 02:53am PT
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Ps is no one really interested in a first ascent half dome pin???
I am going to contribute a signed Half Dome 50th anniversary piton to the fund raising effort for Big Mike. Royal Robbins, Jerry Gallwas and Mike Sherrick graciously signed 23 of these for me back in 2008 and about half of them are still left to help folks in need.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 25, 2013 - 11:37am PT
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Morning bump. Thanks to all my donors!! You've made a real difference in this "giants" life!! ;)
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Mar 25, 2013 - 11:43am PT
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Awesome stuff Mike, great to see u get this kind of support. Didn't someone buy scrubbers axes? As well who won the legendary Guide Tricouni donated? Or is it still bein haggled on?
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 25, 2013 - 01:33pm PT
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There are a couple of items that have almost been finalized but have not quite been completed, tricouni's book is one and i just have to hook up with perry beckham to get that one done, philo's painting as well. Scrubbers axes i think are almost done but the auction doesn't end till he gets back from smith.
Also Jim Donini's fabulous offer is still open for bids until the start of april but it looks like elcapinyoass has that one all but sewn up with his 500 dollar bid.
There are several items which have yet to have any interest. Briham's bike tune offers, Jim b's touring boots, the fabulous carpet cleaning offer, neebee's beautiful deer painting.
Philo still has several toons for sale, and i still can't believe nobody wants the half dome pin!!
KEEP THE MAGIC ALIVE AWARD!
Indeed!! Once again! Thanks to all!!
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Mar 25, 2013 - 05:39pm PT
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Briham's bike tune offers
I've been in touch with him about tuning up my bike for the Wildflowers Race when I get back in the Bay Area...stay tuned! (ahhhh no pun intended).
My two wheel baby...
Susan
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 25, 2013 - 09:49pm PT
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I just edited my donors list to include Susan's win of Plaidman's agate.
I also recieved a 600$ bid on Jim Donini's offer, for two aspiring trad climbers to learn from Jim. The Recipients would be chosen by Tami and I.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 25, 2013 - 10:50pm PT
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Also Jim Donini's fabulous offer is still open for bids until the start of april but it looks like elcapinyoass has that one all but sewn up with his 500 dollar bid.
$500 to do a wall in the Black with Donini? Bumpers...
Edit: oopsie
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 25, 2013 - 11:23pm PT
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It's at 650 now!
Yay john!! Thats great news!! Heal up fast buddy!!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 25, 2013 - 11:36pm PT
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Sweet! I did not screw up my arm as much as I thought; just seems to be some pulled muscles and ligaments.
Cheers Mike!
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Scrubber
climber
Straight outta Squampton
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Mar 26, 2013 - 12:21am PT
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Roots won the old ice axe offer for $25 each. So expect yet another cheque from him. They're going in the mail tomorrow morning.
Kris
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 26, 2013 - 02:04am PT
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Be really strong & you'll be back doin' whatchya love to do. Being out of doors with people you love.
Thanks Tami! I am and i will. I'll be playing with sandra lots this summer. Training for both of us! She finally has a chance to catch up! ;)
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 26, 2013 - 05:00pm PT
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Half dome pin bump. 1957 fa pin. Signed. Previous page, check it out!!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 26, 2013 - 10:37pm PT
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Steve G.
I'll go for the pin behind door number two; will send you a PM.
Cheers
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 28, 2013 - 11:20pm PT
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Wow John! Thanks!! Hope you heal up quick buddy!!
Mh2 sent me a lovely donation today! Thank you sir! I will be seeing perry tonight hopefully so i will update the list this weekend.
Thanks to all!!
Jim still has a screaming deal on a pair of touring boots as does climb2ski on his carpet cleaning services. There is also Neebee's lovely deer portrait. We are still awaiting Tami's masterwork! Obviously she is quite busy at the moment.
Nature also has an offer on for sushifest which is happening soon!!
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 29, 2013 - 02:32am PT
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I think squamishclimber still has some t-shirts available too!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 30, 2013 - 06:44am PT
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hey there say, big mike... since egret did not work, hope a deer will,
it is more 'down to earth' for home use... :))
well, as promised,
here is the deers face done, now...
had some obligations, so had to let it sit :( ...
did not mean to be rude, but since there were not bids, it was okay, so far... :)
here it is now, just in case it is needed...
all done, :)
PHOTO IS BLURRY AND NOT showing the proper bright sunlight there...
will repost, soon as i can... :)
(it is oil, though 11 by 17)
:)
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Baby Doll
Trad climber
Squamish
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Mar 30, 2013 - 02:55pm PT
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Tami.... thanks so much for starting up this fundraiser for Mike. And also for giving me a place to lay my weary head a couple weeks ago. I'll get those dinner plates you lent Mike back to you and Phil in a few weeks. And thanks for the tasty food Phil cooked up for Mike and I. Just wanted you to know how much we appreciate all you've done.
And of course EVERYONE else on here! :)
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Mar 30, 2013 - 04:16pm PT
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did not mean to be rude
Neebee is that possible??
Seriously. Thanks for everything!
Johntp, you rule dude!! enjoy your pin and i hope your arm is healing nicely!!
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