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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 21, 2009 - 02:37pm PT
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To send it Priority as I packaged it and include tracking info, it helps to shorten the transit distances so please keep that in mind as this moves along and don't opt for media rate in any case.
Cheers
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Roger Breedlove
climber
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
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Nov 21, 2009 - 02:55pm PT
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What a great picture of Steve. Thanks for getting him signed up. I would send it to someone close on the list. I agree with Steve about using prority mail. It needs to keep moving and not get lost. Cool to see all those names, isn't it?
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 21, 2009 - 03:39pm PT
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Spencer on Anticipation. Who wouldn't want to give it a go after seeing this classic shot?
George Meyers photo.
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steveA
Trad climber
bedford,massachusetts
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Nov 21, 2009 - 08:57pm PT
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Does anyone know where George lives? I did the Nose with him in the early 70's. Many fond memories! Is he still climbing?
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mark miller
Social climber
Reno
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Nov 21, 2009 - 10:42pm PT
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That Damn Book ruined many lifes.........Made us all want to be the "Bloke" in the pictures.....I got my copy in '79' and quit learning school from it's inception.
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Nov 30, 2009 - 08:15pm PT
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Rick,
Fantastic! If you can, please take a few digital photos or scans of the updated pages so I can add them to the blog: http://yosemiteclimber.blogpsot.com
May thanks,
Marty
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Watusi
Social climber
Newport, OR
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Nov 30, 2009 - 08:37pm PT
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Yeah, between Vertical World and Yosemite Climber, my down... (on Earth,)time was completely absorbed by these two!
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Feb 11, 2010 - 05:07pm PT
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New updates viewable now -- http://yosemiteclimber.blogspot.com/
Hands to the sun for Roger Breedlove and all his work pushing this project in many cool new directions to many more cool people.
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BooDawg
Social climber
Paradise Island
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Feb 11, 2010 - 09:56pm PT
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I have my mint condition, '79 copy of "Yosemite Climber" that George gave me as compensation for my photo (#9) of El Cap. It sits on my bookshelf between Rowell's "Vertical World..." and Ascent IV, 1984. They've helped me feel connected to Yosemite climbing all these years that I've been here in Hawaii.
I'm very sorry to hear about Bridwell's medical challenges. He and I did the first one-day ascent of Quarter Domes together. That seems so insignificant looking back from here... I'd be honored to sign this book that's traveling around on Jim's behalf.
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Mar 13, 2010 - 02:15pm PT
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Hi all,
I'm working on another Yosemite Climber-related project with Roger Breedlove and would love to gather some more anecdotes/reflections/stories connected with this book. You can post here, post a comment at yosemiteclimber.blogspot.com, or email me directly at my gmail account (jackalope415). Many thanks in advance.
Marty
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Mar 13, 2010 - 02:57pm PT
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Here's a list of my cherished friends that have signed my Yosemite Climber:
Yvon Chouinard, Mike Graham, Charlie Raymond, Joe Fitschen, Vern Cleavenger, Royal Robbins, Jerry Gallwas, Mike Sherrick, Roger Derryberry, Maria Cranor, Jeff Lowe, Dave Schultz, Dale Bard, Jeff Stubbs, Peter Croft, Don Lauria, Glen Denny, Ellie Hawkins, Rick Accomazzo, Spencer Lennart,John Bald, Clark Jacobs, Dean Fidelman, Kevin Worrall, John Bachar, Tyrus Bachar, Dave Yerian, Ronnie Kauk, Jane Sievert, Robs John Muir, Hugh Burton, Dave Wonderly, Jim Bridwell and John Long.
Will continue to try to get more!
Peace
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Mar 13, 2010 - 03:47pm PT
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Ron--all I can say is WOW!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Mar 13, 2010 - 03:54pm PT
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Thanks Marty, of all the things I have climbing wise.....this is my most prized piece. MANY,MANY great memories, times and friends from this one place. I look at this book at least once every couple weeks, my mental therapy! There's still some people I'd like to have sign it, hope I get the chances to meet them.
Peace
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Apr 20, 2010 - 09:35am PT
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Just in time for the big JT shindig, Ken Boche's John Hancock has been added to the Yosemite Climber blog. If you're there, take a look.
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Apr 20, 2010 - 03:06pm PT
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As a humorous aside, part of the odd fun with setting up the Yosemite Climber project site has been moderating the spam/phish in the comments section. The first one -- Phil Gleason's page --got through, and now I get a regular barrage of Japanese softcore "posts" on George Meyer's page. Ken Boche seems to have generated the same interest! Did you guys know you had fans overseas?
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BooDawg
Social climber
Paradise Island
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Apr 20, 2010 - 05:02pm PT
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It was SO AWE-INSPIRING to receive the Signature copy of Yosemite Climber and to peruse its pages and see the comments and signatures of many whom I knew and those whom I've (sort of) come to know here on the Taco. I feel honored to be a part of this project, and I hope it is successful in helping Jim's situation.
I sat down with my daughter and the book and we looked at the pictures and signatures together, and it gave her further appreciation of my upbringing and the life-style that we all have led. She's only been to the Valley once, and she is not at all inclined toward outdoor sports, unfortunately, but she does know how much my life as a climber influence the man that I've become.
I regret that I won't be able to attend the Sacherer Memorial or the BridwellFest, but my life here prevents it at this time.
I send my aloha to you all.
Ken
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OR
Trad climber
VT
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Apr 20, 2010 - 05:07pm PT
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I recently found a box of old books in my Attic which included my Yosimite Climber and Meyers ring binder guide with the green cover. Very happy!!! On coffee table now.
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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May 16, 2010 - 05:54pm PT
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Some new images have been added, and more are on their way. If youŽre in the Valley for the Sacherer shin-dig and can find Roger Breedlove, heŽll have the book to show off. Extra surprises coming soon!
http://yosemiteclimber.blogspot.com/
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jul 19, 2010 - 12:49pm PT
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How would one get ahold of George Meyers ? Is it possible ? Thanks, lynne
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