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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Nov 12, 2013 - 11:25am PT
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susan and Russ.... thank you for all that you did to help out Billy.....
I really can't dig up the correct words right now to fully explain what I feel.
You made a good end for Billy.
Thank you Todd... for everything.
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Nov 12, 2013 - 11:28am PT
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sorry i didn't get down, but i couldn't take the whole three days off of work.
looks like a great send-off.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Nov 12, 2013 - 11:51am PT
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MisterE, thanks for posting that pic of Billy as a young 'un.
So perfect!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Nov 12, 2013 - 12:16pm PT
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Thanks to everyone for making Bill's memorial a wonderful event.
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10b4me
Ice climber
Bishop/Flagstaff
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Nov 12, 2013 - 02:43pm PT
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10b4me
Ice climber
Bishop/Flagstaff
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Nov 12, 2013 - 02:53pm PT
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Nov 12, 2013 - 03:21pm PT
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10b4me, Thanks for the pic of the band. Can't see Al in the back. He played a wicked drum/percussion that night. What a lot of great energy provided by the Cactus Pricks and dancers! Cheers,
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Nov 12, 2013 - 03:34pm PT
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A drive by post while at work...
I'm surprised I didn't see more of you guys out there - Leggs gave me the peace sign as she drove by with Drljefe near Jumbo Rocks, but I didn't recognize anyone else.
I was playing the uke - you guys should have stopped and verified that I wasn't parttimecommunist in person.
How on earth did you know that was me giving you the peace sign?! I ask because I had NO idea it was you, I was just giving out peace signs to fellow climbers!
Jefe told me it was you, but we had climbin' plans to get to.
Were you at the party? My memory is a little fuzzy from all the damned O'Douls I drank.
Todd, Andrea, Russ and Susan, et al, ... what a wonderful celebration of Life. Smiles in the heart.
~peace
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Fletcher
Gym climber
The great state of advaita
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Nov 12, 2013 - 05:32pm PT
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Wow, a very rich man indeed, that Blitzo! Sorry to have missed the big to do, but I was previously committed to stomping around desert and rocks last weekend—doing stuff that was in the spirit of and dedicated to Blitzo: climbing, pictures, socializing, and beer!
That slide show celebration was superb. Thanks for putting it together, Russ. A very well spent and touching chunk of my morning yesterday.
If there are any of his ashes left, I'd be more than tickled and pleased to take them with me to Hong Kong and Bali next summer... a way to mark Blitzo's "trip" to Hong Kong and Nepal perhaps... that was one of my all time favorites. Bali would probably be my choice... not sure he ever went there, but it's definitely a place in which he would have reveled! Lemme know!
Cheers and good travels Blitzo!
Eric
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Mike Friedrichs
Sport climber
City of Salt
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Nov 12, 2013 - 07:00pm PT
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It was a very nice weekend and a wonderful celebration of Blitzo's life. So many people I had hoped to meet but somehow didn't. Thanks to Russ, Susan, Todd any everyone else who planned and coordinated this event.
I was so impressed with Todd's compassion, passion and his generosity to share his home and his family for the gathering. Although I didn't manage to meet him either, I have mad respect. Thanks again.
mike
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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Nov 12, 2013 - 07:45pm PT
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Blitzo was dancing in the sky and sharing the love with all of us. This climbing community is the best. A huge thanks to the Gordon's, Russ and Susan, and all who made this an event to remember.
I'm crackin up here at all the funny moments, great conversation and beautiful people, all of you!
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Nov 12, 2013 - 07:49pm PT
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Many good people and good vibes.
Thank you.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Tucson, AZ
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Nov 12, 2013 - 08:13pm PT
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Many good people and good vibes.
The BEST vibes at that party ... and too many funny stories to share at this moment.
Everything felt like a huge hug.
10b ... thanks for sharing your vids!
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MisterE
climber
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Nov 12, 2013 - 08:39pm PT
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Bump.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Nov 12, 2013 - 09:19pm PT
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It was awesome to meet jefe, phil bircheff, more of Sonja, Karen, more of the Roots, dirt claude who has been given the Chef Cape for ST events and cheers to him for his handmade tacos.
Also, Jude the artist and Ana, Ari and Dr. Bill when they arrived. Todd Battey shredded on the dance floor (watch out for his wing span, he could take yo out. :) ) Also Seth, and Leggs and Chelsey.
Fish got my name back...that was huge. Susan, a beautiful spirit as always inside and out.
SO cool to see Andrea Gordon also rockin' on the dance floor and enjoying the event. More than great to see Randy V. and his beautiful family. Friends from the past, Dee ee, Dr. F. and Cheers to Mari and Mike.
Rlf and Tucker yo Dudes the ones I will always love for giving me support during hard times. Beth and Steve my "kindred spirits." (See Anne of Green Gables, a book.)
ALWAYS enjoy the tail gate with Gomez and Jim B. Their mellow vibe and stories make every bouncing off the wall time spent with them great. :) Still getting schooled......
Locker, seems like we are on the same page. Dude, call me about your own health status. Dang, I have learned so much from yo all, grown cause of yo and am finding my place on the planet.
Mr. Gordon thanks for the shindig and every kind word and hug you give to the family. Smiles of your magnitude make a difference.
And as for all you no shows from the list.....you missed. For those I missed naming here, you are in my heart and prayers. Love to the Family and Blitzo, Billy, our Friend.
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MisterE
climber
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Nov 12, 2013 - 09:42pm PT
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I must say:
This was one of the most peaceful, blessed and loving gathering of the tribe I have ever been to in my 23 years of various events.
Thank you all - everyone there - for your generosity of spirit and joyous celebration for a truly great spirit passing on.
I t was a gift to be there with you all. I have never felt such camaraderie in my many gatherings.
The love and care taken by the high desert climbing community and others towards Bill was exemplary, and so many people put so much into this whole process in the last year.
It leaves one baffled why we even argue with each other.
Thanks for that poignant reminder.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Nov 12, 2013 - 11:21pm PT
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Lynnie the tailgate is always down for you, we always have the best of times and was glad to see you "in control" at this event! Man I had a HUGE headache Sunday morning!!! Me and Bridwell, mellow vibe? Him stoned, me drunk! It was a blast again we are so blessed to have these friends at our backs. Thanks everyone who was there, proud to have you all as my friends!
Peace
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MisterE
climber
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Nov 13, 2013 - 12:00am PT
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