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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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bump and test. i posted a pic twice but it hasn't shown up. so testing this post
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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not sure what your not doing right....
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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that's the pic i was posting..how did you get it??
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Purchases of Ian Gill Momento Biners continue to roll in. We're going to keep Ian pretty busy checking out all the places his gear is going. You all rock!!
I should have an inventory in a week or so. I'll post the list ASAP with my suggested price. You can "Donate" and then email me which piece you want. Don't forget that out of your donation comes shipping and Paypal fees. I get the boxes free from the USPS but shipping is simply expensive and I can't send a ton of time figuring out the absolutely cheapest way to send the item to you.
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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Mark, when you get it all set up, I was thinking I could post something on Facebook as well, with a link to your site....what do you think about that as another way of getting the word out?
Thanks again, this is awesome!!
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Audrey,
When you go to someones profile you can see their photos.
so I just grabbed the photo id and added it to the photo syntax.
I think you missed a step in getting the photo to your post. it uploaded, you just didn't finish the process of posting it to where you want it.
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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ok thanks!!
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Audrey, Yes, we'll do that. I'll also post over at RC.com and Mountain Project.
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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Bump for Ian
Buy some of his gear from Mark Hudon or donate at this link to help his family:
https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/bMOnd
no amount is too small, even the price of a cup of coffee goes a long way!!
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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A big thanks has to go out to Cory McCandless and his wife, Shelley for going over to Michelle's house and getting Ian's gear. It was hard for Michelle to see such a connection to Ian walk out the door, I'm sure, but Cory and Shelley are great people and made her feel as good as they could.
Further, Cory spent a good amount of time photographing the gear and making a pretty good detailed list of it all. I need to work the list a bit before I post it here and I'll try to get to that tonight.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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^^^^^oh boy, my heart just emptied out on that scenario. What an incredibly brave woman....sounds like the best of Ian lives on through Michelle.
Thanks Mark,
Susan
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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If you have not read this thread and Ian's story yet, I guarantee you will be touched by it once you do.
Here's a picture of Ian's Wall of Inspiration. You can keep his spirit alive and help his family with the financial toll they are facing by purchasing some of his gear from Mark Hudon, who will be providing more information here in the next day or so.
Or you can donate to Ian's fundraiser by clicking on the following link. No amount is too small, even the price of a cup of coffee goes a long way and is so appreciated
http://fundrazr.com/campaigns/bMOnd
peace to all
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Tell ya what, Ian started emailing and calling me right around Thanksgiving of last year, all this gear he bought is partially because of me. It's going to be sad for me to take possession of it, see it in real life knowing what it all meant to someone. It's only gear, but don't we all lovingly fondle our gear sometimes, remembering moments on rock, in the mountains, with good friends?
Dang.
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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You inspired him and helped him so much Mark. And while it may be only gear...it is so much more than that... it symbolizes dreams and hopes, being inspired and inspiring others, perseverance and so much more...and nothing brings that home more than this, Ian's journey, of which you were/are so big a part. Heartwrenching and heartwarming at the same time. Dang is right.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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It's only gear It's really a life line...and me thinks you're trying to be brave, but this gear, as any other fallen, or aged-out climber's gear is passed on, not just for functional use; but the carrying on of a spirit and a life well lived. As much as climbers do indeed, look upon their gear with great fondness, this gear goes beyond just the person that receives it...it becomes an honor and a privilege to that climber to keep Ian's spirit alive and protecting the new user....karma, I guess...
Susan
edit: yes to what Audrey said, we cross posted!
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Michelle Gill
climber
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Yes, a huge thank you to Cory and Shelly, what great folks! My son Trevor said he was glad he didn't have to handle our finances along with the the emotional toll, so I'm pretty sure he appreciates what I am going thru as I try to understand his plight as well. I am glad that Ian's gear will get to see the rock, he would want that. I hope nobody thinks I'm gross, but I got "a little bit of Ian" in the form of a couple scoops for Hudon to scatter up on his next climb. You think getting his gear together was hard.....
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Audrey
climber
Wilson, Wyoming
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you know how much it would amaze and overwhelm and touch Ian's heart to know that people are actually buying 'memento biners' of his ?? he wouldn't believe it!
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