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G_Gnome

Trad climber

In the mountains... somewhere...

Nov 15, 2007 - 08:57pm PT

Don't worry, Todd is just stuck between nothingness and eternity.

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 16, 2007 - 12:24am PT

Don't even think about climbing a route like the Sundevil Chimney without the proper gear.......best go to the HUGE YARD SALE in Joshua Tree and make SURE you got the righteous right stuff for the climb;....and if you want to know what gear to bring;...ask Epperson;...he's been up the thing 3 times ....once with P. Tekada...once with me, and once with Sartin/Daniels.....(You would think once would be enough......)

(Photo; G. Epperson)

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 16, 2007 - 12:54am PT

"I'll be at your damn sale, Greg....see ya there......you better have a sweet deal for me......"

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 16, 2007 - 08:43pm PT

O K.....I really want to be discreet about this, .....hopefully you will understand. The reason Greg is selling most of his gear is because he has become hopelessly bow-legged from too much horseback riding;.....climbing gear is really of no use to him;....check out this recent picture of him.......it's fairly severe.......but ladies;...he still looks just fine in a pair of tight Lee jeans, some Dingo boots, and a pearl button shirt......(I wish he's lay off the chew;....but everyone knows that just a pinch between the cheek and gums keeps your hands free to ride them wild broncs.....) Cowboy up and see y'all at the sale to end all sales. (Keep checking the website for new stuff posted.......there is a little something for everyone...and don't forget them tricams for the Mrs. )

jiimmy

Boulder climber

san diego

Nov 17, 2007 - 01:13am PT

If its for charity I might be tempted to drive up from San Diego. Im old and fat, but a couple of more pieces of gear to fondle could
keep me from touching myself so much.

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2007 - 01:48am PT

All climbers are pretty much a charity case,...aren't we....????

( Give this poor lad a couple of bucks for a haircut....please.....)

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2007 - 10:59am PT

Just say no to mud. I'm over it. Buy my gear. Save me from a mud bath. Tennis , anyone?

G. Epperson on the Titan;......Jumaring Texas style.....(Yeeehooo!)

klk

Trad climber

cali

Nov 17, 2007 - 11:21am PT

ok-- i want the patagonia catalogue.

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2007 - 02:32pm PT

Greg Epperson;....simple guy,....plain folk...simple folk....the kind that John Cougar Mellonkamp sings about.....just having a GIANT BLOW-OUT SALE of all the cool climbing gear you need......This aint' Wal-mart, R E I , or some big corperate giant that squishes the little guy;...this is just one man, .....selling ALL THE STUFF YOU NEED TO CLLIMB ANYTHING, ANYWHERE in the World...that's all....see ya there......down to earth simple folk......no rock stars, Hollywood types, chest-beaters, Kentucky-fried peacocks......just folk from the heartland of America.....

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2007 - 03:43pm PT

Here's Mr. Epperson climbing;....does he need all those cams and wall gear?....No;......... A Petzel harness, 6 draws, a wee chalk bag, and a gut full of suds.....that's it. Please check the website for new stuff added to the biggest climbing yard sale in Joshua Tree's History.....You won't want to miss this sale.....

Clip and go......that's what it's all about. Beer, bolts , and babes.........(Not cams, power tools, wall gear, or fake breasts...). Be a pal;...help him unload, and start his new career as sport climber and minimalist. (Man;... those bolts are close....no run-out here....)

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2007 - 05:34pm PT

Weather should be fine for the HUGE cllimbing gear yard sale..........it will be a GREAT day to shop for a loved one for Xmas.......and just think of the savings......

Here is Greg scouting out a location for the HUGE once in a lifetime SALE......

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2007 - 10:21pm PT

Greg Epperson;.....out with the ladies;....what are they talking about?....yep;...you guessed it;....THE yard sale event of the year.........Did you see them cams still in the bags?....c'mon;.....you KNOW they are mint.......and all those tcu's........dreamy;........get ready to rumble........

climber

Cardiff by the sea

Nov 18, 2007 - 01:15am PT

Cool stuff Todd, all the eppi pics are epic! Since this is almost a eppi appreciation thread; I have a eppi story to share.

I had taken my girlfriend at the time(now my wife of 16 years)up to Tuolumne Meadows for her first experience with rock climbing or the great outdoors for that matter. We are at the general store and cross paths with Greg. I say hello he replys with his warm smile hello Tommy and hello Chris, My girlfriend says hello Greg. I'm like WTF you two know each other? My girlfriend (at the time of coarse, now after spending 16 years with me things are a little different)didn't even know how a carabineer opperated much less acquainted with any climbing gurus such as Greg.

Chris worked for a small printing company in El Cajon and had done some work for Greg buisness cards and what not. Small world!

See you at the sale :)

Cheers
T2

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 18, 2007 - 02:31am PT

T 2......yep;...everyone knows Greg ).......O K....I'm almost out of Epperson photos that I have scanned;....so I'll be giving everyone a break soon....(maybe).....It's been fun hyping the sale;...it will be fun. Greg is an "old-timer" in the climbing community and industry, and has done alot for climbing and climbers......he has shared much. I also respect and appreciate Greg for being an awesome friend to me for close to 3 decades now.....both on and off the crags, he has been way good to me and been there for me . He is a master craftsman with his photos, his ability to build/fix/repare anything, and the mo fo can climb circles around me too. I've climbed a fair bit with him , and he's an awesome climbing partner, and one of my best friends. ..C y'all at the sale to end all sales.......

Eps with my son Beck when he was just a wee one. ( Did I tell you Greg loves children, animals, and even Canadians?)

Todd Gordon

Trad climber

Joshua Tree, Cal

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 19, 2007 - 02:32am PT

Greg takes AWESOME photos;....but his REAL talent is YARD SALES........(I had to...)

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Nov 19, 2007 - 04:29am PT

hey there todd gordon... say, my, my, my... you SURE got a knack about climbing garage sales... or garage sales climbing all over the place...

say, i could SURE use a guy like you to advertise my book:
"INTRODUCING..." and how it is a great way to get folks to see how an everyday ordinary guy, faces seizures and head injury, with the help of good buddies and family love, why it'd shed insight into another world of "hard climbs"---so if you ever get out of garage sale mode--haha, all in fun--give me a ring!

ps. say, you're doing great todd--fun stuff here, why if i was a climber and needed gear, i'd be there... bringing sandwiches, tacos, or enchiladas for all, and some good ol' sweet texas ice tea and limes....