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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Aug 29, 2006 - 03:03pm PT
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Brad Werntz & Pembaserves just called w/ the following:
2 Pairs of Vasque Shoes -- Size 9 m's & Size 7 w's
1 Petzl Harness
1 Pack from Gregory
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Aug 29, 2006 - 03:40pm PT
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Backcountry Gear -- Camp BallNutz
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Phil Bard
Trad climber
Lake Oswego, OR
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Aug 29, 2006 - 03:50pm PT
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To all who are interested in helping John and Steve's family, I've decided to issue 5 special fundraiser limited editions of photos I took of John back in the mid 80's during one of his most active periods. Each edition will contain only 25 prints, 11x14 size and will cost $75 each plus shipping. They will be printed on the highest quality paper with state of the art inks, and come overmatted ready to frame.
The following images are included:
Midnight Lightning
On the Lamb
Phantom
Edging Skills
Lembert Dome
I operate a digital imaging business so am able to supply all labor and materials at no cost and will take no profit from this, so ALL of the funds collected except shipping will go directly to John to use towards his medical bills or to send on to Steve's family as he sees fit.
To view the images and place orders please visit:
http://www.cirrus-digital.com/bachar.html
For further information feel free to contact us at the studio at 503 224-2202 or me personally at phil@cirrus-digital.com.
Best to all,
Phil Bard
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Russ Walling
Social climber
Out on the sand, Man.....
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Aug 29, 2006 - 04:21pm PT
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TGreene:
The Fish don't usually do "phone", but I bet he'd be all over an Email and happy to donate. I'll put in a good word for ya. I'll be seeing him later today.
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Aug 29, 2006 - 04:43pm PT
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{{ TGreene:
The Fish don't usually do "phone", but I bet he'd be all over an Email and happy to donate. I'll put in a good word for ya. I'll be seeing him later today. }}
Email sent! ;-)
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Aug 29, 2006 - 04:51pm PT
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SOI Natural Candles -- 6ea CLOVE & CANNABIS candles in 8oz metal travel tins (awesome for backpacks!)
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Aug 29, 2006 - 04:58pm PT
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FISH Products -- "a box of stuff including a pack, heads, probably some luggage and clothing and anything else we have hanging around..."
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Aug 29, 2006 - 06:06pm PT
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Evolve Sports -- 3 prs shoes via gift certificates
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Aug 29, 2006 - 06:38pm PT
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Evolve just doubled up to 6 pairs, with 3 being climbing and 3 being kickback shoes...
La Sportiva has also jumped in, with a pair of climbing shoes, and a pair of high-end mountaineering boots...
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Jacob
Trad climber
yucky valley
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Aug 29, 2006 - 07:14pm PT
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tgreene you are THE MAN!!!! keep it up bro!
that is going to be more then enough gear for anything! just goes to show that the climbing community is a good one. john will have more then enough cash to pay for all medical expenses.
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G_Gnome
Social climber
Tendonitis City
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Aug 29, 2006 - 07:19pm PT
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Thanks Phil, I always liked your work and with a chance to help JB it's an offer I couldn't refuse.
Jan McCollum
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Aug 29, 2006 - 07:41pm PT
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{{ tgreene you are THE MAN!!!! keep it up bro!
that is going to be more then enough gear for anything! just goes to show that the climbing community is a good one. john will have more then enough cash to pay for all medical expenses. }}
While I'm certainly doing what I can, it's clearly the companies and individuals I've listed that need our thanks, not me!
The following is a post I made on RC earlier today, in response to a request for info about the raffle:
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{{ chanceboarder wrote:
GO TGREENE GO!!!
The list just keeps getting bigger and bigger. Looks like some awesome stuff in there too.
You're doin an awesome job there!
Any word yet on when, where, and how to buy tickets for this raffle yet?
Jason }}
I'm not sure yet, as I'm in the midst of planning an expedition for my partners and I, in some far far away place!!! ;~)
Actually, I'm hoping to be able to be in a position to have things in order enough that we can go "LIVE" with the raffle by the 1st of the week...
When I set a goal of $4000 or so, I honestly hadn't expected the response that I've had, and fwiw, that number was easily surpassed about $15,000 ago... What this means, is that there wil actually be multiple winners due to the amount of gear being contributed, which also means that the tickets will be $50 each!
I will be creating a website that features everything being raffled, and obviously stating whom gave what, with links to contributors websites as I've been doing all along. Purchashing tickets will be handled via a PayPal link (sucks that they steal 3%, but oh well), and the "tickets" will simply be in the form of an online database that I will manually update several times a day to show the following format (below would indicate that I personally bought 3 tickets, and it lists the range of numbers):
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: Tim G -- Jonesboro, Arkansas -- 783,784,785 :
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I feel this is the easiest manner w/o incurring printing and mailing costs, and it will be closely monitored by a handful of the top industry guys (such as Mal Daly) that have agreed to oversee everything for clarity.
The winning numbers will be "drawn" via a random number generator, then cross referenced against the database to identify the winners.
Anyone having any questions in regards to this, is free to contact me at anytime by calling my cell phone at 870-627-0594.
Tim Greene
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BTW: I just received a call from Arno Ilgner, tossing his love into the ring as well...
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Anastasia
Trad climber
Near a mountain, CA
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Aug 29, 2006 - 11:48pm PT
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All I can say is "WOW!" All of you are wonderful. I am giving a big THANKS from little ole' me.
Anastasia
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Aug 30, 2006 - 10:02am PT
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It's been a busy morning already...
Mammut -- (2) 60m ropes
JustRopes.com -- rope(s)
Sprint/Nextel -- 1000 bonus minutes added to my account, to help offset the excessive number of calls.
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Aug 30, 2006 - 12:23pm PT
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In light of the past few conversations with "industry insiders" and especially at the suggestion of Mal Daly/Trango, I think we may very well be dropping the ticket prices down to $25ea, 3/$50, and more for more...
Jay Young has further suggested that if the prices are dropped, we should eliminate the 1000 ticket thing and sell as many as humanly possible, both to reach more people as well as fill the karma bank as full as possible for the next person that needs our love and support. I say this, because JB has suggested donating all excess funds to a possible Steve Karafa Memorial Fund, which I feel would be the best possible way to preserve Steve's memory and keep his dreams alive within us all.
I would like some feedback from you all about the above suggestions, and even more so to speak w/ JB at this point if it's a possibility...
Tim Greene
870-627-0594
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Aug 30, 2006 - 01:05pm PT
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Holy Hell!!!
An oil painting client of mine has just donated a 16x20 head & shoulders portrait valued at $2000... She says she'll paint anything from a traditional portrait to a climbing scene to a landscape, if that's what the winner wishes.
Because of dollar value of this single contribution, I would prefer it be set aside for a silent auction that will certainly raise even more funds.
Connie Watkins
http://www.conniewatkins.com
* I'm in the midst of finishing her website, and have put her off in order to do what I'm doing here, so the site obviously isn't complete. You can however get an idea of the quality of her work.
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Aug 30, 2006 - 03:04pm PT
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I'm hoping like hell to have things wrapped up and ready to roll by the 1st of the week...
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Aug 30, 2006 - 03:08pm PT
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BTW: If anybody anywhere knows of anybody anywhere that needs a graphic artist/web developer/marketing consultant, for God' sake, please send them my way!
I'm able to do this, because it's what I do, and I'm out of work and have basically been out of work for the past year since Katrina relocated us. :-(
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Aug 30, 2006 - 06:00pm PT
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Liberty Mountain
Edelweiss Axis 60m rope
Singing Rock Zentihn harness -- LG
(10) Cypher Mantis Wire Draws
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Aug 30, 2006 - 10:28pm PT
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La Sportiva has seriously upped the ante...
1 pair Katana rock shoes -- $120
1 pair Nepal Evo mountaineering boots -- $420
1 pair Cirque Pro approach shoes -- $90
1 pair Rajas mountain running shoes -- $90
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