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Johno
Big Wall climber
Cape Town / Japan
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All the best, Curt.
Johnathan
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Jennie
Trad climber
Elk Creek, Idaho
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 3, 2009 - 10:54am PT
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"Again, who is Tom? Does anyone know? Father? Brother? Caretaker? Will he be able to read all of our heartfelt comments to Curt and will he keep us advised when the dreaded time comes? Curt needs to go out knowing we all care about him."
Hi HD,
Tom is Curt’s longtime pal. They’ve been friends since youth. He’s assisting the family in Curt’s care.
I reminded Tom of the forum postings. If the situation permits, he may be able to pass forum messages to Curt. Perhaps we should not expect it but having Curt’s comfort and feelings at heart, he may do so.
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MisterE
Trad climber
Meeteetse, Wyoming
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I'll send some good thoughts to the old Curmudgeon
Keep fighting, Dirt!
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Largo
Sport climber
Venice, Ca
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Easy does it, Amigo.
JL
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Awe Curt.... the place just won't be the same without you around.
so sorry about this news. loss for words...
om shanti, bro...
~doug
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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There isn't a whole lot to say, Dirtineye, certainly it would have been nice to have met you out there on the rock and climbed on some of that same ground you called home, and heard the stories, the lies and slander, the history and all that.
One thing about this place, the SuperTacoForum, is that we got to do a bit of that even without ever having been able to get together. And your voice added to the whole chorus of voices of this once extended tribe, now a single virtual tribe, having found one another, and the courage to post up our thoughts, opinions and fears and dreams.
You are a part of that, and even after you die your voice will still be here, and your memories too. I know that every time I post up some calculation I should check it twice, and maybe three times because I am prone to error, and you reminded me of that once... catching one of my mistakes. Too fast for my own good. But it's a reason to post rather than not to, the fact that someone can point out the errors of our reasoning, if there are errors.
I don't know if you will ever read or hear this, but please know that I valued your part in this tribe, and that you won't be soon forgotten. You precede us, but it is a path we'll all walk down. We'll learn from your lesson, we can tell you words of support, but you've got to do it alone. From what I can gather, you've been doing a fine job of it.
I'll say my good byes now when you can know it, and wish you a peaceful transition.
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scuffy b
climber
Sinatra to Singapore
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Curt,
I'm grateful for your presence here.
You could have just ignored us, let us live with
complacent errors in thought, hidden your flaws from us...
I think your speaking openly of your health issues probably
will end up saving someone's life.
Plus, now I know more ways to tie my shoes.
Thanks, Man.
You made some awfully beautiful Music.
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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I'm tempted to post some sarcastic abuse about Curt since I know he'd like that and probably can't digest too much sweetness in one dose.
You know, something like "Die Curt Die!" Or "Hell awaits it's dark lord with 72 non-virgins and copious double-malt"
But you might not get to see the thread and the taco might burn me at the stake and I don't want to share a seat with you on the cosmic bus, no matter how nice the destination might be. You'll have good company anyway. If you find yourself with Woody talking politics, you'll know it's purgatory.
So I just keep you in my thoughts bro and send love. You set the stage for it in good style with this thread. The candle here will burn until you're well on your journey
Peace
Karl
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Bump. Now and tomorrow evening might be good times to send some extra good vibe for Curt and his transformation.
Wishing ya well man
Peace
Karl
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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I never know what to say in times like this. I doubt many of us do.
But I'm just thinking about my friend who I have never met.
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Zander
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Hey Dirt,
I enjoyed your presence here. Sending good thoughts your way.
Zander
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Richard
climber
Bend, OR.
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Perhaps someone should chanel Curt on the "Why are those Republicans so wrong on everything" thread. That would bring a smile to his face
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Jennie
Trad climber
Elk Creek, Idaho
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 5, 2009 - 09:51pm PT
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Curt was in great discomfort earlier in the week. It was necessary to insert a catheter Monday which he was quite unhappy about. However, the catheter is helping him eliminate more toxins from his body. His liver is failing more and more and his kidneys are taking over somewhat for his liver by removing excess bilirubin from his blood.
After the catheter, he began eating again after refusing food for a period of time. Tom said he is aware of well wishing from friends and members of the climbing community. He was able to manage a smile and have short conversations with those around him last night.
But he is very sick and it’s doubtful he will leave bed under his own power again. He’s in a very hard place communicating as he has to take so much medication he doesn’t have his mental clarity, except for short periods of time. He does have an IVAC pain pump in addition to oral medication.
He is clinging to life bravely.
I dislike posting this sad news and hope Curt would not consider it as a breach of his privacy. Well wishers have inquired with Tom and Curt’s family and several have asked me what I know.
Curt’s father, who is a retired pediatrician, said he’s showing signs of starting his final decline before passing on.
God bless you, Curt.
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Thanks Jennie
Having news of Curt helps us remember to send him good vibes in support of his limited remaining time.
Glad he knows we're thinking of him
Peace
Karl
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MisterE
Trad climber
Meeteetse, Wyoming
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Man, this is starting to feel like a death-watch.
Yuck. At least this, for me, allows some process after the tragedies of this last year.
Peace to you, Curt.
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johnboy
Trad climber
Can't get here from there
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Wishing you nothing but the easiest of transition.
Peace always be with you.
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Mtnmun
Trad climber
Top of the Mountain Mun
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Have a fine journey Curt, see you on the other side. Thanks for being you.
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Mimi
climber
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Thanks for the update, Jennie. Let's hope he's had his final rally and will let go soon. Maybe the full moon mojo tomorrow will work for him. He's a fighter, that's for sure.
Damn shame he has to go this way. We play the cards God dealt us. And he played pretty damned hard as far as I can tell. Hard to wish anyone a happy death. Godspeed into the next one.
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jstan
climber
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Stonewall Jackson's last words as he was dying of pneumonia were something like, "Strike the tent. Let us cross the stream and wait in the shade under the great oaks."
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Godspeed into the next one.
Yeah, but just don't pay the ferryman until you're on the other side.
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