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Redwreck
Social climber
Echo Parque, Los Angeles, CA
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I've missed that crusty bastard's presence here, and I'll hate to see him go.
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Short4Bob
Trad climber
Morgantown, WV
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Dirt and I (pun intended) had a long phone conversation a very long time ago; I doubt he remembers it, but I do fondly.
Regardless, he helped get me over my irrational fear of cams way back when and has otherwise been a sweet, well-meaning guy who has been incredibly supportive of women climbers.
You're one tough SOB, man. If it's your time, it's your time, and I respect that. Sorry to be selfish and wish you'd be around longer, but if you're suffering, you do what you need to do.
All the best in this life and the next. We'll see you this next go-'round.
You done good, sir.
Kate
Short4Bob
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Hey Dirt Curt:
This adventure draws to a close, but a fabulous new one is about to unfold. Don't sweat it to much, hang in there, you have fought the good fight all the way. I salute you for not giving up, be strong, and remember its just a door you are walking thru. Peace be with you my brother.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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"Death is an awakening." Leo Tostoi.
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Curt, I'm sorry we weren't able to get together for a few days out at my place. But I'm really glad I came out to visit you last spring. I've got the CD you gave me and listen to it often. I know you don't think it's your best music, but I think it's great and will think of you every time I spin it.
I'm up in BC working with the energy healer we talked about. We all do what we can to stay on this beautiful planet. The time comes for each of us to go, though. It will for me as it seems it has for you. I'll remember you as long as I have a sound heart and mind.
I'll be listenning for some super sweet guitar sounds in the night sky.
My thoughts are with you.
-Jeff
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dougs510
Social climber
down south
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Well buddy,
I wish you peace. It's the strangest thing. I really wished I would have taken up on the offer to climb, maybe we'll meet again in the next place.
Take courage and heart. I'll let poser know the situation an I can promise you, you will not soon be forgotten.
Love to you.
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Fletcher
Trad climber
a buttery white sand beach... I wish!
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Peace, dirtineye, peace.
Eric
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Curt-
Freaking love your in the face posts.
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happiegrrrl
Trad climber
New York, NY
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As irascible as Dirtineye always has been(so far as I ever knew), I did get my first lead with him on the belay, and I thank him for that.
I had to pry him off the route he was cleaning(which turned out to be called Soup Pillow, unless he changed the name), a filthy, choss-strewn scenic route that included a meandering stream of water. Not once, but over the course of two trips. And by the time I actually GOT to the route he'd suggested, the sun was waning. He swore it was because I was so slow, that it was dark when I topped out, but the fact really was, and he very well knows it to be true, that nobody could find side-projects while working a route like he could....
The funniest part of that experience was his own making. Dirtineye never subscribed to the "Light and Fast" method of climbing. He came....prepared. And his pack bore the weight to prove it. As did mine, as he had thrown in Big Bros and giant tricams...in case. If He had known about Valley Giants, I don't doubt he would have had some.
So, this is a route, about 5.5, that is used to climb out of a cliff section which you rap into. I do my lead. It gets dark, and after working all day long cleaning a hard route, he now has to follow me with not only his absurdly heavy pack on, but go back down afterward to retrieve mine, which weighs just as much, and climb up again.
After the first haul(literally), he suggests we come back the next day for mine.... Ummm, no. I had not only food in it, but my wallet. I refused. This is possibly the only time in the history of the climbing he and I did(which only spanned a few months) that I ever succeeded in getting that guy to do something he ...preferred...not to.
At any rate, thanks Curt, for the belay on that first lead, and the tours to a few crags in AL/GA/TN. And especially the last one to Big South Fork. It really is one hell of a place, and I am sure of your friends will put up a route or two with your name on it once you really do prusik out of this plane. People are saying maybe soon. But like your cleaning on a new route, it seems you like to get involved in side projects along the way. Anyone on belay with Curt for this one - better hope you have a comfy ledge to settle in on.
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Keeping you in mind Curt Bro. Remember our talk on the phone and aim for a good seat on the bus out a this crabfeed.
Much love, I'm pulling for you.
Peace
Karl
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Ksolem
Trad climber
Monrovia, California
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Back in April I was on here talking about my own issues, which pale in comparison to what Curt is facing. As far as I know Curt and I have not met, yet he found it in himself to make what was at that time a rare appearance to throw down words of support...
"good luck beating this thing man!
Soounds like you are on the right track (assuming 'm not totally mising something, wich isentirelypossible with all these drugs)
and I hope you can put the troubles behind you ahd get on with a great life."
At the time I didn't know what to say. Now, better late than never I'll keep it simple... Thanks Curt - your words meant a lot to me.
I've heard that your music is truly great, perhaps someone can post up some titles to look for?
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Good luck, Dirt.
God bless ya, dude!
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Patrick Sawyer
climber
Originally California now Ireland
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Hey Curt, my thoughts are with you. Keep on truckin' dude.
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Jim E
climber
away
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Curt, You and I haven't chatted for a while but I want you to know I think of you often.
I wish you the best on your journey.
Climb on!
Jim
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Ray-J
Social climber
east L.A. vato...
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Good luck curt - get better, post up soon.
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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As Dirt gets closer to the dirt, he recognizes the good will that people who want to pray for him have and he's softened on accepting good vibes in all forms. We've had a talk or two about such things..I'd say he's open but up in the air about the next world and stuff.
Plus it doesn't hurt to hedge your bets a bit when your options run slim. He's just being honest about not being convinced.
I'll speak for him in advance so he might actually chime in if I'm wrong but I bet if he was in shape to type, he'd thank those who are thinking of him and appreciate the climbing community supporting him.
Peace
Karl
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Curt
Boulder climber
Gilbert, AZ
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Curt,
When I catch up with you, we'll have another wee dram.
The other Curt
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, dirt... don't know if your computer is better yet, so folks can read these to you... most likely you'd be asleep tonight anyway...
i was gonna call, but i got home too late... and a call came in...
i'm calling you tomorrow... if you read this in the morning...
sure hope someone can help you take the call...
god bless and may the good lord's love send deep comfort to you--just ask (as my father in law did--and at the last minutes, too):
and comfort came, it REALLY did for my father in law when he was on his deathbed with cancer...
hard to belive, but he then died with a smile on his face and in peach---after the worse pains that he ever had HAD in his life...
love from neebee, trying to be like a good loving sister to you, even though we never met...
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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He did once say that he appreciated the sincerity of the prayers, even if he didn't agree with the methodology.
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