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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Jul 31, 2009 - 02:03pm PT
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How is it there were HUNDREDS of posts on this thread, and suddenly almost nothing for over two months? Anyone know anything?
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dirtbag
climber
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Jul 31, 2009 - 02:09pm PT
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Uh-oh, that doesn't sound good.
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Jul 31, 2009 - 02:25pm PT
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Curt - que pasa?
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Hardman Knott
Gym climber
Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, Ca
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Jul 31, 2009 - 02:44pm PT
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I e-mailed him a month ago (see my post up-thread), and he wrote back and said that
all treatment had been stopped - and spoke words to the effect that the end was near.
I felt bad for not replying - but frankly couldn't think of anything to say that wouldn't be lame.
I mean, what do you say? "Be strong"? "Fight it, bro!"? "It was nice to know you"? "See you in the next life"?
I hope he's still with us and sees this post, but honestly it will make me feel
much better knowing he's no longer in pain, or drugged practically into oblivion.
I've got a video on my iPhone of Curt playing his guitar - he won't be forgotten.
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dirtbag
climber
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Jul 31, 2009 - 02:50pm PT
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Thanks HK.
I hope things went or are going as well as they could.
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Dick_Lugar
Trad climber
Indiana (the other Mideast)
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Jul 31, 2009 - 02:54pm PT
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I know one thing for sure, Curt HAS put up one helluva fight. He's been dealing with this for years now. I'm just in awe how strong he ha been in dealing with it. Peace Curt!
Frank
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Jennie
Trad climber
Elk Creek, Idaho
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 31, 2009 - 02:59pm PT
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I wish I had optimistic news about Curt. A few days ago he said he thought the end was near and that he was "too druggy" to post on ST. If anyone wants his cell number, email me at jenniflng@aol.com. (email through ST doesn't usually work for me)
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Hardman Knott
Gym climber
Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, Ca
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Jul 31, 2009 - 03:19pm PT
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Jennie - email sent...
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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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Jul 31, 2009 - 03:42pm PT
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I think there's a time for fighting and a time for laying it down and I'm usually inclined to trust the judgment of someone as smart and talented as Curt. I'd sure be supportive of any decision he's made. If that was to stop treatment then I'd say sail on in peace, it's been a real pleasure knowing you.
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justthemaid
climber
Los Angeles
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Jul 31, 2009 - 04:10pm PT
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I've talked to Curt and his mom a few times in the last month.
His computer has been giving him trouble and he usually doesn't have the energy for it- which is one of the reasons he has stopped posting.
He wanted some more stained glass so we traded for one of his cameras. He was happy with the pieces I sent him and we talked about them for a while.
He has basically ceased treatment and is under constant care. He's very weak and groggy from the pain killers. His mood varies from day to day. Some days he's upbeat, more often.. not so much.
What else can I say? My friend is not well and not happy about it.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jul 31, 2009 - 06:11pm PT
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Well, sad though the situation seems, let's hope for the best, and let Curt know that we're thinking of him, even if that's all we can do. He's gone through a lot, and moral support may comfort him a bit.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jul 31, 2009 - 06:18pm PT
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Namaste, 'n shit!
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Jul 31, 2009 - 08:08pm PT
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Thanks for not forgetting Curt
Best Love and Wishes always Dirty
Peace
Karl
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Mimi
climber
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Jul 31, 2009 - 09:55pm PT
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No news isn't always good news. Yeah, it's okay to let go. God bless Curt. We'll miss you, man. All the best and WTF!
Too bad we never got to share a rope or a fireside chat or listen to you on the guitar. Don't be late.
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Hardman Knott
Gym climber
Muir Woods National Monument, Mill Valley, Ca
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I called Curt today and left a message. A bit later Tom dialed my number and handed the phone to Curt.
I told him several people were asking about him, and I read him some of the recent posts from this thread.
I won't try to sugar coat it - Curt is indeed really close at this point. Basically languishing.
And in pain despite being heavily sedated by the pain meds. He's in bed 24/7.
I asked him if he wished he could just "pull the plug" - without hesitating he said yes.
All I could do was tell him that I was glad to have "known" him, and that at his nastiest
he was no match for me (especially since I didn't have an excuse - ie basically dying).
I apologized for once calling him "Cancer Boy" - does it get any lower than that?
He appreciates your posts. Said he was glad he wasn't in California because he'd
probably get "too many visitors" - sometimes it's overwhelming.
Very very sad today.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Godspeed
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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August 6th is the full Moon.
Let me suggest we all try to send some good energy and love (even prayers) to Curt on August 6th, perhaps as close to the time the Moon rises in Georgia as possible (isn't Curt down there somewhere?) Somebody help me figure out what that would be in pacific time
If he's heading out, let's give him a care package to take along.
Much love
Karl
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Mimi
climber
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Doesn't sound like he'll make it to the 6th. Good on you Dave for calling him. Thanks for the update. I lost a good friend in a motorcycle crash last weekend and recently put down one of our cats. Bachar, Brutus; the last few weeks have been brutal. Life can be so sad.
God relieve him from his suffering.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there hardmanknott... ohmy.. say, no wonder i got no answer the last time i called him... oh my....
:(
well---we can pray and fight for him to "bridge over" as smooth as possible... and we will know that we offered the best that we could...
thanks for the share... oh my...
i dont know what else we can do to share his journey, as friends... :(
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Zander
Trad climber
Berkeley
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All the best, Dirt,
I'm thinking about you.
Zander
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