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Mark Hudon

Trad climber

Hood River, OR

Jan 16, 2013 - 02:42pm PT

okay, its killing me that no one has bought those draws yet (pic 4)!

$10 each!

Get 'em!

Beautiful_Corn

Big Wall climber

Brooklyn Park, MD

Jan 17, 2013 - 03:39pm PT

PM sent.

labrat

Trad climber

Nevada City, CA

Jan 18, 2013 - 03:44pm PT

Bump!

Thank you Mark for the work you are putting into this great cause. My hope is to get out and start using some of the gear I have purchased in the near future. The poster arrived yesterday and now I have a goal. Zodiac A3-C3F...... I will be posing in the future under 'scared sh"tless'.

Good thoughts going out to the Gill family and friends :-)

Mark Hudon

Trad climber

Hood River, OR

Jan 18, 2013 - 06:41pm PT

There is still gear that needs to be sold!

Labrat bought more than $500 worth of gear and earned a free El Cap Pano. Anyone else who spends/donates $500 will get one also.

Audrey

climber

Wilson, Wyoming

Jan 19, 2013 - 11:17am PT

BUMP! gear gear gear!

couchmaster

climber

pdx

Jan 19, 2013 - 11:41am PT

Hi Sonya, in the spirit of what goes around comes around I sent you 18-19 of my old Chouinard (and a Cassin) Wired stoppers so you can build some more. They're is no conditions on them, they're yours and if I see them on ebay no worries (I'm kidding, but no conditions):-)

You really dressed up the one you donated for Ians family, and mine don't looks any better...ok, maybe one or 2 do. So it's a good use, if anyone else has any she'll make good use of them. Should be at your place by Monday I'd expect. Coming postal to your PO Box.

Be nice to see the diamond C on some of these.

VERY nice work.

SofCookay

climber

Jan 19, 2013 - 08:59pm PT

Couchmaster,

I am humbled and touched by your generosity - thank you VERY much for the stoppers and no worries, they will definitely not end up on Ebay...I promise I will put them to good use and turn them into something beautiful that others will enjoy.

In return, I hope you will allow me to turn one of them into a necklace for you.

This is just the pick-me-up I needed. My sister passed away unexpectedly last week, just a few days shy of her 50th birthday, and as you can imagine, this was devastating to me and my family.

Some of you may know that part of the reason I started creating and selling stopper necklaces and earrings is to help fund my hike of the Pacific Crest Trail starting in April of this year. I am hiking this trail to honor the memory of my sister Mae, who passed away 8 years ago at the age of 35, my mother, who passed away 7 years ago, and now my sister Tammy.

So thank you again for your kindness, it is truly appreciated.

Sonya

couchmaster

climber

pdx

Jan 19, 2013 - 09:04pm PT

Thats so awesome. Thanks for the offer too on making me one, but I stopped wearing necklass's when I got old:-) They're all yours, hope you make a lot of money off them and that your art gets noticed. I sure noticed it due to your generosity to donate one for Ians family. Thanks for that and enjoy!!!! Sorry to hear of your familys troubles. Have a great hike!!!

Mark, photo 7, is that a Yates big dude next to the Maroon metolius? Do you know the size? (comp to #6 or 7 Camalot? That should get a nice nickel once it's identified and the wide boyzs see it.

couchmaster

climber

pdx

Jan 19, 2013 - 09:10pm PT

Just checked, I have one just like it and mine is a HB Flexi-Fit, comparable in size to a #5 Wild Country. Nice cam.

SCseagoat

Trad climber

Santa Cruz

Jan 19, 2013 - 09:18pm PT

Wow Sonya, it's amazing what people have to endure and yet still find a reason to smile. I think you and Michele Gill are two awesome folks!

Susan

SofCookay

climber

Jan 20, 2013 - 10:16am PT

Always look for the light, Susan - I promise, it is there.

Audrey

climber

Wilson, Wyoming

Jan 20, 2013 - 10:36am PT

Sonya I am so sorry to hear of the losses you have suffered in your family. My condolences to you for this most recent loss as well. I wish you the best and hope you have a wonderful trip along the Crest trail!
Is there somewhere to see more photos of the jewelry you make?
Audrey

SCseagoat

Trad climber

Santa Cruz

Jan 20, 2013 - 11:50am PT

Always look for the light, Susan - I promise, it is there.

Yes Sonya, you speak the truth!

Susan

SofCookay

climber

Jan 20, 2013 - 12:55pm PT

Audrey, thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it! Can't wait to hit the trail...

I sell my jewelry through Etsy and you can view it here - http://www.etsy.com/shop/MaeMonkey

Currently, the shop is very low on stopper necklaces as I just about sold out of them all during Christmas. I am making a bunch of new ones that will be posted this week, but I have to buy a new camera as mine was stolen from my hotel room while I was back home in Texas. Argh. I do a lot of custom work as well.

Thanks again!

Mark Hudon

Trad climber

Hood River, OR

Jan 20, 2013 - 02:23pm PT

Just sold a bunch of biners and some cams. The pile is getting smaller and smaller but there are still a few brand new and other really useful items left!

The generosity of you SuperTopians is a wonder to behold!

Michelle Gill

climber

Redding, CA

Jan 20, 2013 - 08:28pm PT

Hi Sonya, I am so sorry to hear about all of your losses. My thoughts and prayers are with you. So glad to see you hitting the trail in honor of your loved ones. This spring, Trevor (our son) and I hope to go skydiving in honor of Ian. We call it flying for dad. Everyone on this thread has been so thoughtful and inspiring. Whatta great bunch of folks!

SofCookay

climber

Jan 21, 2013 - 10:39am PT

Hi Michelle, that is awesome! Please take lots of pictures and share them with all of us here - would love to see you and your son's flying adventure. No doubt Ian would be quite proud. Skydiving terrifies me - I'd rather hike 2,650 miles than jump out of a plane - ha!