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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Under the great oaks
What a great phrase.
Jstan, don't know if that phrase is really Stonewall J (actually, I really hope it's just yr memory playin' tricks or, more likely, you accurately recalling what some memorialist sayin' what he thought his readers would've hoped SJ would've said), but Dirt belongs to the last generation whose language and thus thinking was profoundly shaped by the King James.
Under the Great Oaks!
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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God bless ya, Curt!
You were a strong voice here and are obviously a strong man. I say a prayer for you tonight, not because I have pity for you, but because I hope you stop feeling pain and am finally comforted.
You have always been strong, and strong-willed, but let go and embrace the light, bro.
You will be remembered here, brother. God bless ya!
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nita
climber
chica from chico, I don't claim to be a daisy
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Curt, I have appreciated your company and i will miss you. Sweet dreams my friend. Sending Love....
xo..nita
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jstan
climber
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Trust a damned historian to insist on accuracy. The source I read used the phrase "under the trees."
So I hedged by saying "something like." You were so caught by the oaks you missed that.
Stonewall had just had an arm amputated so I forgive him for his momentary confusion.
Stonewall was one of the most ferocious combatants in all of history so his ultimate acceptance of the end is the root message.
That ultimate acceptance prevents death from being a defeat.
Something none of us wants to see.
PS:
In a way we live our whole lives in preparation for that last moment. So that we might then honestly say, "I tried not to do harm."
Curt has prepared himself well.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there jennie... say, thanks for the update...
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Curt
Boulder climber
Gilbert, AZ
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Ditto. Thanks, Jennie.
Curt
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dogtown
climber
Cheyenne,Wyoming
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Man;
You have many friends. It’s a good thing!
All the best, From the heart.
Dog.
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MH2
climber
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Times like this, you don't have to say anything.
Just be there.
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Curt, You were the person that figured out how to clean the paint spots from the Gunsight. Thanks for all your knowledge and help. We had a plan to bushwack together to climb anything. I hope it still happens wherever it may be. Hang tough dude,
Ken
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Thanks Curt and goood luck.
under the Oak Trees.
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Dick_Lugar
Trad climber
Indiana (the other Mideast)
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Although it's not a lead you asked for Curt, you have taken this lead on with much courage and dignity.
Thank you for showing us the way so when each and every one of us get handed the penultimate sharp end of the rope, we'll hopefully be as strong as you have been!
Condolensces to Curt's parents and family as I can't imagine what a heartache it is to watch one of your children passing on before you do...
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Double D
climber
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Curt, his friends and family. Thank you for the many smiles you've brought to this place and may God richly bless you.
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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"River gonna take me, sing me sweet and sleepy
Sing me sweet and sleepy, all the way back home
It's a far gone lullaby, sung so many years ago
Momma momma many worlds I've come since I first left home
Going home, going home
By the waterside I will rest my bones
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
To rock my soul"
One of my favorite Robert Hunter verses of all time.
Dirt, thanks for hanging with us and providing so much insight,
inspiration and entertainment.
Thanks for the music bro.
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Jim Wilcox
Boulder climber
Santa Barbara
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"Too bad god does not exist, cause I could use the help, even from a jerk like I imagine him to be."
I've always envied those who were so firm in belief that moments like this caused little stress. In their eyes they're about to embark on the grandest adventure.
While my views may be similar to yours(except the "jerk" part), Curt, I find myself hoping we're both wrong.
Peace to you.
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Save me a spot under those Great Oaks, Curt.
(assuming you get there before I do, no guarantees in this game)
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divad
Trad climber
wmass
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You sure added to the entertainment here, Curt.
Wish I'd known ya better.
Peace,
Dave
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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I'm very sorry to hear that Curt's not doing well, and can only wish him such comfort as I can here. He is one of our characters, and I will miss his zany sense of humour ("The Fine Art of Screwing the Second" - http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.html?topic_id=201089 - was one of the first I found and added to on ST), and his excoriation of the religious and of the right wing. And his practical help with things like graffiti-removal.
Thanks to jello for taking the time and trouble to visit Curt in Alabama last spring. Had we chosen an ambassador, we could hardly have chosen an apter one.
If it is the end, I hope that Curt's passing will not be painful, and will be a little eased by knowing that we're thinking of him and wishing him the best.
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charley
Trad climber
nw pa.
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Wishing you all the best, Curt.
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Anastasia
climber
hanging from a crimp and crying for my mama.
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Hugs to you Curt.
AF
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there all, say, just a bump...
i didn't want dirtineye/curt to slip out from view, here, during this hard time...
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