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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Apr 19, 2016 - 02:55pm PT
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rlf.......so, change the spelling of my first name???
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Apr 19, 2016 - 03:08pm PT
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I just heard something on NPR that BITD people in the military would get innoculated with a pneumatic needle. When it "hit" the skin, small amounts of blood would be released. It hurt like hell, and everybody flinched. As they did, the blodd would splash back onto the head of the thing, and so fluids got 'traded' by this. It was a huge reason many Viet Nam vets ended up with Hep C. Yes, there was some of IV drug use, but so many vets who had never used a needle were getting Hep C, it was finally traced to that.
Praying to the Universe for "good news"(since getting invasive surgery is gonna ne good news) on the results, Robert.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Apr 20, 2016 - 05:15am PT
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Back up top bump
I hope your feeling ok rlf, given what's up.
Cancer sucks, I pray for you all
This war is started -
let's all try to do the thing we do here .rock that light and energy!
Say it out loud, mean it
Tell your dog
the world is a better place because of the wonderful people who believe !
I've taken a break from the prothitizing
The energy that like minded people across the world all actively ' saying mantras, praying
Out loud,
May not have clinically provable results but it sure can't hurt,
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couchmaster
climber
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Apr 20, 2016 - 08:20am PT
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Sending my best wishes for a positive outcome on the upcoming surgery Robert.
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WBraun
climber
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Apr 20, 2016 - 09:05am PT
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rlf -- "I have a very nasty form of liver cancer that is due to Hep C (don't know how I got that)."
Could be from outside pathogens?
We had a MVA once where the vehicle was over the side and the driver was bleeding all over the place.
There was blood all over the litter rails and I had no gloves so I said I'm not touching the litter.
Someone else with gloves on took my place for the scree evac of 100 feet to the ambulance.
Later the call came over the radio that the driver had Hep C and everyone that made contact with pathogens had to go to the clinic.
Sh!t!!!! That's why it's so important to watch out for this sh!t when dealing with victims in the field.
The best of wishes to you Robert .....
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F10
Trad climber
Bishop
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Apr 20, 2016 - 09:20am PT
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Robert, hope to hear some good news after your MRI today.
Bummed I missed seeing you Monday but had a good talk with Hilde. You were sleeping from the meds. We all know you need as much beauty sleep that you can get !!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Apr 20, 2016 - 11:08am PT
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I'll Say!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Apr 25, 2016 - 02:14pm PT
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THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GOOD WISHES AND THOUGHTS. I really appreciate.
I had my MRI, now I'm waiting for the results. Hopefully I'll get some news today.
Thanks again!!!!!
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Apr 25, 2016 - 02:19pm PT
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Crossing fingers!!! Go git 'em!!!
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Apr 25, 2016 - 05:09pm PT
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Positive energy sent....
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jstan
climber
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Apr 25, 2016 - 05:16pm PT
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We can't say anything here that will make Robert's liver well. But we can do something in return
for the huge effort he put into making the "Pit'". I have talked to Robert about the invasive
Tamarisk growing on Sunset next to the entrance to the Pit. Its seeds need to be bagged, the
trunk cut down, and the root crown dug out. I'll start at 10 AM Saturday 4/30. Come join in for a
bit. The morning ought to do it.
PM me if you have a question.
Stannard
Edit:
Went well.
Tamarisk is nasty stuff. The roots store energy so it can re-sprout and get back to sun light even
after it is cut off. So I went down five feet and left only a root perhaps one inch in diameter. Then
if I cut off any re-growth every other week for two or three years, it should be possible to kill it.
While working the problem a retired Marine stopped by to help. I really enjoyed talking to him.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Apr 25, 2016 - 07:39pm PT
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Get ready for sh#t to hit the roof Fonda! Just got off the phone with.......well you know who, The Bird. Get a project or two ready, heavy labor is coming out! Got Stahl and Lynnie on board I think. No SLEEPING bullschit! Will be GUD to see you.
Peace
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Apr 25, 2016 - 08:01pm PT
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We are good to go pard. Hitchin" the mules up and headin' north.
Robert, did you get my message?
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Apr 25, 2016 - 08:49pm PT
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Ya, I got it! Look forward to seeing you all.
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Vegasclimber
Trad climber
Las Vegas, NV.
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Apr 28, 2016 - 02:46pm PT
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Bumping this today. Robert got his MRI done, but is going to need our emotional support and positive vibes if nothing else. Thinking of you man!
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rlf
Trad climber
Josh, CA
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Apr 28, 2016 - 03:40pm PT
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Well folks I went to the Dr yesterday to get the results from my MRI. Unfortunately the news isn't good.
The cancer is inoperable. There are in fact 2 tumors. So I am now Terminal. I have to arm wrestle with the drug company to get some medication that will prolong my life some. No promises there, but it's better than nothing.
I probably have a few years left. So until things get really ugly my plan is to just keep rolling along like always. Obnoxious, outspoken etc. In other words, a giant pain in the ass!
Thanks again for the well wishes and all the donations!!!! You folks are GREAT!
Robert
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F10
Trad climber
Bishop
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Apr 28, 2016 - 07:37pm PT
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Thanks for the chat today Robert. Not the news any of us were wanting to hear. Cancer sucks !!!
Hang in there and stay positive, see you in a couple of weeks my friend.
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Apr 28, 2016 - 07:49pm PT
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Yer done for this weekend, bringing The Bird out to pester you! Get ready suka!
Peace
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Apr 28, 2016 - 07:54pm PT
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hey there say, ... i am late to see this...
keeping you in my prayers, robert...
keep on keeping on, lots of folks are here, to help,
in whatever way they can...
you are sure not forgotten...
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couchmaster
climber
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Apr 28, 2016 - 09:20pm PT
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Robert, sorry to hear of the prognosis. We'll all be following you all too soon, but I love that you are keeping a positive force around you and this ugly thing in this troubling time. It's the best hope of still having a happy existence and maybe still beating it. It certainly puts a perspective of some of the otherwise intense things discussed here out to be but trivial meaningless truffles. (top 2 subject right now, Cruz is Lucifer and Micro or Mini Traxion - leaves a rational person all but shaking your head over how utterly trivial that stuff really is)
Live and love deeply while you still have it and can. Good luck man!
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