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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Mar 24, 2015 - 01:18pm PT
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Todd... thanx, added to the book.
Remind me, I owe you $5 ... at the party.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 24, 2015 - 01:50pm PT
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hey there say... wow, todd... such wonderful things here... wow!
johntp, such marvelous treats! lovely art stuff and all kinds of great things... i love these fund raisers...
say, wheww, glad the dream catchers made it fine, my boxes are sometimes
odd-packaging...
did the paintings arrive, okay, too... i think they should be there by now... just send me a fast email, :)
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 25, 2015 - 09:00am PT
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Directions to the Gordon Ranch
From the town of Joshua Tree, drive south on Park Blvd towards the National Park. After about 2 miles, turn right on Rincon, then left on Star. I am the very very last house on Star Lane. 9561 Star Lane.
Parking can get a bit tricky, but the eariler you arrive, the closer you can get to the house. You may arrive anytime on Sat.....if you get there too early, I may put you to work....
If you wish to tent camp or car camp;..that is fine. If you need suggestions as to cool places to pitch a tent;....ask me and I can show you some very nice quiet spots.
I am saying that things start a 5 PM...but you may want to get there a bit earlier and get better parking and "settle in" for the evening.
Please if you have been drinking...just sleep in your car or on the living room floor or whatever. Just ask me if you need any help with this;....(sleeping bag, blanket, floor space, barf bag...whatever)...
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 25, 2015 - 09:19am PT
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Things you can do to help with the fund raiser;
1) Donate anything climbing to sell, silent auction, or raffle.
Send to Todd Gordon P.O. 138
Joshua Tree, Ca. 92252
or bring anything climbing to the event and we will sell it, silent auction it off, or give it away as a raffle prize.
2) Send a money donation.
Send donation to Todd Gordon
P.O. Box 138
Joshua Tree, Ca. 92252
(Make checks or money orders out to Tom Gilje)
or bring a money donation to the event the day of
3) $20 Donation
We are asking for a $20 donation at the event the day of
This will get you
a) supertopo high sierra rock climbing guidebook
b) Greg Epperson hard back Rock Prints Book
c) raffle ticket for cool cool prizes
d) pizza and beer all evening
e) Greg Epperson slide show
f) three bands
g) Breakfast in the AM on Sunday
f) use of the porti-potties
g) free camping on the site if you wish
h) meet and greet with tucker tech
i) tequilla bar
h) the satisfaction of helping out a friend Tom Gilje (best of all!)
What you can bring to help out.
1) Extra coolers and ice
2) Extra folding tables
3) Pop up shade structures.
4) Portable lights and extention cords
5) Beer to put in coolers (we go through lots of beer;.....no kegs this year;...the more you bring, the less I have to buy and the more $ we can raise for Tom).
6) Firewood (we will have a campfire in the back yard all evening and well into the night
7) $ if you wish to buy any of the cool items people/companies have donated to sell to raise $ for Tom. Prices should all be "pro-bro" deals;..and all item prices are negotiable, of course....just ask me.
8) bring your friends
9) Bring yourself early if you wish to help with the set up;...I will be there all day Sat getting things set up and cleaned up and prepped....I will need help, for sure.
Thanks in advance;..looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Re-cap;......
So it's money, climbing stuff to sell, coolers, beer, ice, folding tables, firewood, lights/cords, shade structures, friends
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 25, 2015 - 09:24am PT
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PETS AND CHILDREN
Children are welcome but this is not a kids event;...It's an adult party. My kids will be there for part of the evening, and then probably leave to grandparents or go to bed. My oldest son Beck will be there and can stay up as late as he wishes. Again, it's your call on bringing your children.
Pets;.......well;....one of the parties here we did have a dog fight and someone got bite and I had a lawsuit filed against me. Probably best to leave the pets at home...but if you do have a dog, cat or fish that is traveling with you;.....it's up to you.......keep pets and people safe!
Canadians
As you know, it's difficult to keep our borders secure and there will be a few Canadians attending. Most Canadians are actually quite friendly and fun, ...but then there is Justin Bieber;...just wanted to be up front and out in the open with this. We do have a separate porti-pottie for Locker, boulderers and Canadians.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 25, 2015 - 09:47am PT
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Sorry, Locker;...look at above post;...correction has been made..
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 25, 2015 - 11:21am PT
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"We aim to please so you aim too, please."
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Mar 25, 2015 - 11:32am PT
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It's more like what's left yourself into every pair!
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 26, 2015 - 10:33am PT
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Just to make things perfectly clear;....
This fundraiser is an opportunity to help out Tom Gilje, to get together with our homies and commune and par-tay, and to go rock climbing. Yeah, it's a fund raiser, and I know that I am an "psyched" fundraiser. But;....it's all donations. You give what you can and what you wish to give. If you are a dirtbag climber with little or no money;.....donate a quarter;..that is fine!........For you quarter, we still have a supertopo high sierra guidebook, Greg Epperson's Rock prints book, a raffle ticket, unlimited pizza and beer, epperson slide show, three bands, tequilla bar, free camping, meet and greet with tucker tech...even use of the porti-pottie.....Everyone is welcome!
yeah;..it's a fundraiser;..but it's a people event about people who love to rock climb, love each other, love themselves (it's a good thing..), love to help out, love to get together and talk about "back in the day"...people who love beer, music, the desert, climbing, movies with gladiators, climbing slide shows, pizza, Celine Dion, prizes. Anyways;....don't feel obligated to donate anything or any money that you don't have , can't afford, or feel uncomfortable donating. Give what you can, have a fun time, and whatever you can help out with;.....Tom will greatly appreciate it!......and I appreciate everyone who is helping us reach our goal. If you are stinking rich and want to throw down a wad;.....please do so too;.....share the wealth! Basically;...give what you can and give what you feel comfortable giving and sharing......
Our $20 donation at the event is JUST a donation;....if you don't have it or don't want to donate it...just say "Here is my donation, sucka"...and whatever it is.......that is fine with me. Just try to make it and have an awesome time....that is what it is all about. Getting together with the homies and sharing what we have with our pals who need help....(and throughout our lives, during many occasions;...that would be all of us;...everyone needs love, help, support, and our loved ones and friends "watching our backs").
The truly amazing thing to me is;.......we are basically a bunch of knucklehead climbers;....often misfits and oddities......lots of different people from lots of different places in time and space;....many times people who can't seem to find much common ground (rap bolting, bolting, trad, sport, gym, democrates, music, religion, know one cares if you tele)........but when we come together for something like this;....it's actually piss easy to agree on something......and raise $10,000 for someone who we love and really needs a helping hand;....it's truly amazing and beyond cool to me. It almost seems like magic ....and I think it is......
See you soon!
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 26, 2015 - 01:26pm PT
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Some way cool stuff at the P.O. today...
Neebee's painting arrived;....very cool and exciting.....I'll leave them in raps until near fundraiser/party date.
Thank you neebee!
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 26, 2015 - 01:33pm PT
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Two DAMMERR climbing hammers
for sale or silent auction
one smaller one
22.2 ounces
head is 4142 chromoly steel hardened and tempered
handles are kiln dried hickory oiled and then boiled linssed oil
large one is 23.8 oz.
These are so amazingly beautiful. ....these tools are mega-sweet!........I still swing a piton hammer now and again;.......these are primo tools.....
Thank you so much to Dan Merrick!
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 26, 2015 - 01:35pm PT
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From my awesome pal Steve Powell
one cool chest harness (size med. ..used twice)
some stoppers
one pink tricam
one Petzel mini-traxion device
one new petzel Corax harness #2 (waist size 29 to 41)......
super cool stuff;..thanks for sharing.
all items for sale, silent auction or raffle prizes
Tom Gilje fundraiser/party
april 11th, 2015
9561 star lane
joshua tree, ca.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 26, 2015 - 01:45pm PT
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A super awesome package came today from Art (Roots) McCarthy
He calls it "vintage" collectable climbing stuff......but it sure as hell looks like the rack I often climb with......(especially those thin pins..)..
2 Clog stopper/hex rigs
two very old carabiners (one steel and one stamped BEDAYN)
SMC biner/rap bar
one really cool vintage piton hammer (nice size and feel)
2 bongs
3 angles
2 SMC recalled "death" hangers
One stitch plate (with the spring)
two RURPS
Three lost arrow pins
two funky/cool Euro pitons
I still use stuff like this when I go climbing;..I think the stuff is super cool and wonderful!.........
All items are for sale, silent auction, or raffle
April 11th, 2015
Tom Gilje Fundraiser/party
Gordon Ranch, Joshua Tree Ca.
A big thank you to Art!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Mar 26, 2015 - 01:50pm PT
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That is a fine looking bong. Me want.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Mar 26, 2015 - 01:57pm PT
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Mongo thinks those Dammerrs are sweet. Makes Mongo want to sharpen the hand drill bits ;-)
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 26, 2015 - 01:57pm PT
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Tis a fine bong indeed.....
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 26, 2015 - 01:59pm PT
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The DAMMERS are so beautiful......I was slobbering on them as I took them out of the box...
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Mar 26, 2015 - 08:03pm PT
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hey there, say, todd... wonderful that they got there, safe!!
here is what they look like:
now, we need some bird lovers, and horse lovers,
in the ol' climber-realm...
:)
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tthehe
Trad climber
Hemet ca
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Mar 26, 2015 - 08:17pm PT
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tthehe
Trad climber
Hemet ca
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Mar 26, 2015 - 08:32pm PT
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