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jbastien
Trad climber
ca
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Mar 16, 2006 - 12:23am PT
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I am so bumbed that Raliegh is no longer with us. I had such a great time with him on so many occasions. I posted a slide show from a trip to Vegas that we took, only Raliegh could pull this one off.
http://justinbastien.com/vegas/
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Jaybro
Social climber
The West
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Mar 16, 2006 - 01:21am PT
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THAT is the exuberant guy I knew.
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Tango
Boulder climber
Pine Valley, CA
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Mar 16, 2006 - 01:32am PT
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Seeing the pictures of Raliegh on both of the sites got me. I can see that infectious smile and hear his distinct voice. I remembered going for a full moon ride (he did love a full moon) out of Lynn's Thing Valley Ranch. He on her Bay Peruvian Paso mare and me on her gaited mare Wildfire--and of course he wanted to ride Wildfire, but Lynn had said no--not an experienced enough horseman (as with everything else he was a natural). So out on the ride I let him switch just for a few minutes--he was ecstatic and of course that was when the Total Eclipse of the moon occurred. There was nothing that was not an adventure when you were with Raliegh!
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bvb
Social climber
flagstaff arizona
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Mar 16, 2006 - 01:59am PT
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fukk it fukk it fukk it fukk it goddammit
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Trixie23
Trad climber
J-Tree, California
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Mar 16, 2006 - 02:08am PT
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Oh my God...That slide show was fantastic!!!! Thanks for that, it's the only part of all of this that actually made me laugh out loud. Bravo.
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Minerals
Social climber
The Deli
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Mar 16, 2006 - 03:17am PT
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Raleigh, where did you go? Will we ever know?
I never knew Raleigh very well. We met in the Valley three or four years ago and had some really fun times at the Deli. He was the guy with the huge smile on his face, the guy that was having the most fun. He was full of so much energy. So much fun. So much energy. Where did it all go? Sadness.
Best wishes and good energy to all of his family and friends.
Emotion No. 13...
May his wings carry him to a better place.
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whattimeisit
climber
Moab
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Mar 16, 2006 - 05:09am PT
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You were a great insperation to me. I'll miss you bro.
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can't say
Social climber
Pasadena CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 16, 2006 - 11:20am PT
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Found these lyrics. Don't know if it means anything really, but it kinda struck me in an eerie way.
FINN BROTHERS
Won't Give In
You call me up and I'll say a few words
But I'll try not to speak too long
Please to be kind and I'll try to explain
I'll probably get it all wrong
What does it mean when you promise someone
That no matter how hard or whatever may come
It means that I won't give in, won't give in, won't give in
'Cause everyone I love is here
Take me home. Take me home
Once in a while I return to the fold
With people I call my own
Even if time is just a flicker of light
And we all have to die alone
What does it mean when you belong to someone
When you're born with a name, when you carry it on
It means that I won't give in, won't give in, won't give in
'Cause everyone I love is here
All at once, and I'll show you how to get here
Come on now, come on now, can you feel it, I can see it in ya
Come on now, come on now, reveal it, turn around won't ya
The right time, the right place, right now, turn around
A chance is made, a chance is lost, I carry myself to the edge of the earth
It means that I won't give in, won't give in, won't give in
'Cause everyone I love is here
Say it once, just say it, and disappear
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Heyzeus
climber
Hollywood,Ca
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Mar 16, 2006 - 02:53pm PT
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Justin,that was great!Thanks. That looked like a lot of fun. Made me laugh, but made me sad.
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sr
climber
Bay Area, CA
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Mar 16, 2006 - 03:06pm PT
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Here's Raliegh at his camp back in the Wonderland. Peace.
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sr
climber
Bay Area, CA
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Mar 16, 2006 - 03:19pm PT
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Raliegh always had some wild idea for a photo shoot he'd want to do. This one was probably the scariest. He was the pilot, and was flying into the sun. I seem to remember Karen Tracy (the climber) getting REALLY nervous because Raliegh was waiting so long before he banked away from the crag!
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WBraun
climber
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Mar 16, 2006 - 03:25pm PT
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Great shot
To bad he didn't buzz by in vertical positon instead of banking away, that would have been a cool shot.
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sr
climber
Bay Area, CA
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Mar 16, 2006 - 03:45pm PT
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Then there was the time he shows up in Josh with this Santa Claus suit. It's around 100 degrees, but he wants to get this shot. He's sweating like crazy and can't see his feet because of the costume, but that didn't stop him.
I'm pissed, and I'm going to miss you brother....
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WBraun
climber
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Mar 16, 2006 - 03:49pm PT
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Hahaha That's Raliegh! Classic
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MX-
Trad climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Mar 17, 2006 - 12:21pm PT
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way to sad
malcolm
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whattimeisit
climber
Moab
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Mar 17, 2006 - 10:26pm PT
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Raliegh knew how to slack. Peace bro
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justcallme
Trad climber
san diego
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Mar 21, 2006 - 02:09pm PT
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Subject : Raleigh Collins' Wake - Pass Info on
Morning all
Just wanted to update you on the wake/a (one of many I'm sure) for Raleigh....
Rick Corbin called this am with the following info;
Lake Elsinore - Drop Zone - 18778435867 (for directions)
Per Someone at the DZ;
15 North; Dive and Drive exit; Right; 2 lights down; Left @ Mission Trails; Pass Albertsons; Right @ Corydon; Right @ Cereal Street; Drive to end
Per Map Quest; Exit Left Bundy Canyon; Right Mission Trails; Left Corydon; Right Cereal
Lake Elsinore
Drop Zone Area
April 1st - 12:00 p.m.
I am planning on leaving here around 9 a.m. If anyone would like to carpool from San Diego you can meet us at my casa (I have room for 3 more). We'll have time to stop for breakfast for sure. Call/email me if you want to carpool.
Ann
8585831651
longraven@hotmail.com
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justcallme
Trad climber
san diego
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Mar 25, 2006 - 04:43pm PT
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Hi All;
DIRECTIONS UPDATE
If you plan on attending the Wake - I need to revise the original directions from my original post.
Kenny Niemi and Raleigh's family are coordinating the event at the Hang Glider Landing Zone.
From the 15 Hwy Northbound
Exit Central Ave go right (westbound)
Right on Collier
Left on Riverside Ave. (aka Hwy 74) (westbound)
Head toward Grand Ave.
A 911 call box will mark the driveway turnoff
Landmarks: You will see the Elsinore Market go to the large field located behind the market. There will be signs posted.
A big thanks to Kenny, Gina and the rest of Raleigh's family for coordinating this event in such difficult times.
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Hootervillian
climber
the Hooterville World-Guardian
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Mar 25, 2006 - 05:21pm PT
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i met and spent a midweek day with a guy a few months ago (ed. it was actually the end of last season?). bouldered and gabbed at the happies all day then walked out and commenced the tailgate party. we drank a few beers and continued talk of hang-gliding, climbing and even shared a few riffs on the guitar. super-personable, it was as if we were friends forever. he had a very cool rig, yellow chevy luv with an eight-foot bed.
i sincerely hope i'm mistaken and my apologies if i am.
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Dusty
Trad climber
up & down highway 99
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Mar 25, 2006 - 08:07pm PT
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I just met him in Patagonia and we shared a few good meals together in Rio Blanco about a month ago. He was showing two total non-climbers a good time in a harsh environment with total aplomb... his usual hospitable self. This is tragic news and very sad to hear. I hope he has found some peace.
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