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rcknsno
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California
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Thank you Karl and everyone else that spoke at the memorial. Bruce inspired us all, and figuring out a special tribute to him will be an honor.
Namaste
Karin
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Talked to Pat on the phone briefly yesterday...
he tried to get me to go the Rockies today!!! LOL!!! talk about infectious Brutus spirit! wonderful!
he wasn't sure, but sounded like he was checking out the Haufbrau possibilities.
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mooch
Big Wall climber
The Immaculate Conception
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Munge and Em had pretty clear dates earlier this year. Not sure if that's changed. Originally, it was the 16th of Sept to the 20th. Mrs. Mooch is really looking forward to this trip since she'll be celebrating her birthday with the Woodchuck Clucks. Think I got Pat and Lori hooked on coming.
Dingus.....if you need a ride, I'll come get you!!!!!
Chief, you in??
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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there are a couple others that expressed sincere interest.
probably would be inappropriate to have everyone from hells half acre out there, but lets get an email thread going and square up the dates and how much tequila will be needed.
still looking for a True Lime supplier.
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mooch
Big Wall climber
The Immaculate Conception
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Absolutely Munge. Couldn't agree more!
I'll call you after the weekend Rick and bring you up to speed.....unless Munge or Dingus does before I get back.
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 5, 2009 - 07:48pm PT
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I posted this on a new thread here
http://www.supertopo.com/climbing/thread.html?topic_id=895839
Best to post your answers there
but wanted to put a copy here for posterity
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Brutus of Wyde is playing hookey from the old climber's home, and a few of us have been kicking around special ways to honor him by "Paying it forward" Brutus style.
See Brutus would often spend a day cleaning up at the base of a crag, or would carry somebody's favorite food or beverage in his pack on a long route to surprise him with on the summit. He was masterful in random acts of kindness.
To honor his memory, and to enhance our own bliss and fulfillment, I thought we might kick around some ideas about what we could do when we wanted to take some time playing "What would Brutus do?"
One of the first ideas was to show up on top of some crag (or El Cap) on a hot day when people are topping out. Bring a variety of nice foods and cold drinks and share them with the parched and battered folks on the summit.
When I was on my way to give Brutus's eulogy, somebody in the next lane paid my bridge toll, that was a good one. (A Brutus quickie)
I thought it would be cool to run around on a crazy snowy day in the mountains in winter with your 4x4 with a stack of flares, charged cell phone, comealong, and thermos of hot chocolate, and just help out tourists who managed to get stuck in the snow or slide off the road.
Basically, what are some creative ways to stoke somebody else out who might not have been expecting anything? Bonus points for something that provides maximum bliss and at minimum expense.
Peace and love
Karlee
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Double D
climber
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What amazing pencil drawings. Regretfully I never had the pleasure of meeting Bruce. My loss.
It sounds like he had an incredible zest for life. I'm truely sorry for all that lost a friend.
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14re3
Boulder climber
Twin Peaks ,CA
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Karl,
I did not get to talk with you, there, at the memorial. Thank you for your mc /speaking/and now posting. I do not want EM to drift out of our lives.
Tomorrow EleB our 20year old is doing her first climb with "rim of the world climbing club" Ken Kenega who lives one house & several trees down from us will help her. Brutus was her Uncle & we never met Ken until the memorial. He climbed with Pat & Brutus for 30 some years. He has lived there for 20 years & we met as neighbors at the memorial! How many degress of seperation? whew!
Please post details for august/september as far in advance as possible so we can attend. All 3 of my girl/adult/children & I (his brother), want to be there as I am sure E.D. will go too. (his daughter)
...............................................Jur_el of Brutus
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426
Sport climber
Buzzard Point, TN
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Jul 20, 2009 - 02:07pm PT
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Whoa great stuff, inspiring, rest in peace BoW
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14re3
Boulder climber
Twin Peaks ,CA
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went with daughter # 2 & Pat & ken Sunday. There is talk of June lake next weekend 7-9 & she wants to go to that!
I am Working. Jurel of Brutus.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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got the call from Pat, may head over this weekend. Reminds me I gotta call him back, thx!
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