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Just takin' the long way home...
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Jun 26, 2009 - 07:22pm PT
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Mtdoc,
Thanks for those great photos, and that piece by John Muir. That really touched something within.
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Jun 27, 2009 - 03:23am PT
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Dingus wrote
"We have some truly magic moments in the mountains, don't we? I have been blessed to climb and know people like Brutus and people like you. And to recognize these special moments, as they happen, well, its a gift. "
Brutus was always honoring "the gift" like those rainbows that serendipitously popping up to express the poetry of life. Em was telling me Brutus would see some little girl in a pink dress on a pink bike peddling around the campground and say. "See, our gift for today"
Fly high Brutus. We're channeling you soon
Peace
Karl
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the museum
Trad climber
Rapid City
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Jun 27, 2009 - 07:09pm PT
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mooch
Big Wall climber
The Immaculate Conception
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 29, 2009 - 09:26pm PT
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Wait a doggone minute Dingus! Pat isn't that buff!!!
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Sumo
Trad climber
Pleasanton, CA
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I am stunned. I had only just now heard about Brutus' passing. I knew him some from banter on rec.climbing, and then in passing when I moved to Northern California. He had a significant affect on me; he introduced me to sushi!
I'd always wished I could have climbed with him. In a way, though, after reading his trip reports I feel I have.
My deepest sympathies, Em.
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Avajane
Trad climber
Seattle
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Wow, I just signed on after hearing from Scott Presho that Bacher had died. What a shock, and what a sadness I feel. I never met him, but I knew him well from his posts and writings. I knew him from pulling down on the same pieces of white and black rock - at different times. He sure left a wyde wake.
I've enjoyed reading all the good thoughts and seeing all the cool pictures. It's nice to see all the old names that I used to spend time on the internet with. My condolences to all who knew him well.
Brian Izdepski
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DeadMan
Sport climber
Valencia, CA
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I met Bruce when I was still in high school in Joshua Tree. I consider myself one of the lucky ones to have known this man. I climbed my very first big wall with him, sharing a combination of sardines and chocolate easter eggs on easter morning on Leaning Tower. Later Bruce and I put up a first accent on Mt Whitney named Hairline. The memories are incredible and I feel Bruce will always be a part of me.
I want to express my regrets to his loving family and say thanks for sharing him!
Alex Schmauss
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Rankin
climber
North Carolina
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What a cool guy. This thread really sucked me in. I never knew Brutus, but I would have loved to climb with him.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Sardines and chocolate easter eggs.
mmmm!
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rescue76
Trad climber
colorado springs
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sorry to see this posted. Read of all the Wyde posts when I was aspiring newbie trad climber back in the late 90s!!
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mooch
Big Wall climber
The Immaculate Conception
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 10, 2009 - 10:46am PT
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Bump to post the dates for Brutus' public memorial....@ The Stonehouse, Lone Pine Peak's South Face on Aug. 29/30th. More details to follow....perhaps Munge, DMT or Chief will post up for more info on exact times. Talked to Nurse Ratchet and she mentioned she has reserved 3 campsites in the LP campground.
Karl, you got more gouge on this?
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Aug 10, 2009 - 12:19pm PT
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I'll be there, but don't have much of an update and I'll be mostly incommunicado for the next week.
Mungestealth
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Aug 10, 2009 - 12:30pm PT
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I'll get in touch with the good nurse this week and put out whatever info I can get
Peace
karl
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mooch
Big Wall climber
The Immaculate Conception
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 10, 2009 - 12:37pm PT
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Em said she'd been climbing with Pat Brennan's bunch over the weekend and discussed details with Pat, Lori, Chief, Bob and Darla Harrington. Dunno what they opted on.
Anyone up for grunting up the Milktoast Chimney or will it be too hot on the south side to tackle it? Chasing shadows at A-Hills?
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troutboy
Trad climber
Newark, DE
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Aug 10, 2009 - 01:30pm PT
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I'll be in San Jose working the week before and might be able to make it. If one were to drive from San Jose to Lone Pine, is is easier to go south past Lake Isabella or north through Tuolumne ?
Approximate driving time, assuming below ticketing speed ?
I assume there is no other viable option, correct ?
Thanks
Tim S.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Aug 10, 2009 - 01:34pm PT
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Tioga and 395 south is the far prettier drive, fwiw.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Aug 10, 2009 - 01:37pm PT
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Dingus,
yeah, good on ya for the try. Though the 2am driving I'm going to recommend against for us all.
It was great to hang with Pat's crew and meet officially CaughtInside after many moons chatting online.
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mooch
Big Wall climber
The Immaculate Conception
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 10, 2009 - 05:40pm PT
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Rob -
Did you guys head to Clark? Did the weather cooperate?
BTW, you're still on for HM?
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Anne in NYC
climber
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Aug 27, 2009 - 10:31pm PT
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I am happy to say I climbed with Brutus and Em, and not an off-width in sight. It was one day I'll always hold dear.
I am so sorry Em, and all his close friends and family. A kind and generous person was Brutus. His witty posts memorable.
Anne (still in NYC)
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