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splitclimber
climber
Sonoma County
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I felt a kinship with Paul for some reason. Probably because I spent about 8 years in Humboldt and share a passion for the forests and wildlife up there.
I met Paul and Ruth several months ago and they were both brimming with positivity. Paul's laugh was immediately infectious and I could tell he felt at peace being in a social setting with a bunch of local climbers.
He even brought the "birdwell chicken". Too funny.
My best to Ruth and family.
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nature
climber
back in Tuscon Aridzona....
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Did he have any final wishes regarding Jim Birdwell?
If not I could use a little more chick drama in my life if ya know what I mean.....
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Kpav
Social climber
Flagaz
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Disaster Master, your genuine love and infectious enthusiasm for Bigfoot climbing inspired me to climb above and beyond what I thought was possible. Through you I found a home and family with the Northcoast climbing community for several years before I left the area.
Your courage, and your ability to thrive and grow stronger than ever (in flesh and even more so in spirit) in the face of such extreme adversity, will continue to guide and inspire me for the rest of my life.
You will be missed, and never forgotten. Your passing leaves this world a shade duller, but your inspiration makes it stronger.
Thank you. You are loved.
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all in jim
climber
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So sad to hear this. Thank-you Paul for being such a welcoming ambassador to the Nor Cal climbing scene. I had a great time climbing with you!
Jim Thornburg
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Jobee
Social climber
El Portal Ca.
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Sending love, and condolences to Ruth, Pastor Dave, and to Paul's loved ones; you are in my thoughts.
If there is anything I do for you here in Yosemite please don't hesitate to ask.
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Bill Mc Kirgan
Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Heartfelt condolences to Paul's family and dear friends.
I consider myself part of his Supertopo family, but never had the privledge to actually know him in real life.
I hope to know him in the next, and will do my best to carry with me always a bit of the kindness and love and courage he shared with our 'forum family'.
PAUL, THANK YOU FOR LETTING US BE PART OF YOUR LIFE.
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rincon
Trad climber
SoCal
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RIP Paul, thanks for sharing so much with us!
Best wishes to Ruth and Paul's family.
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hootowl
Mountain climber
VA
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Someone with talent and time should convert this thread into a short story, complete with Paul's and others' illustrations and photos. This year-long journey with Paul and Ruth was amazingly intimate and genuine, much better than some expensive and well-produced documentaries I've seen (among them, the very bad one of Farrah Fawcett's demise from cancer). The love, sorrow, fear, joy, anxiety, anger, selfishness, selflessness, compassion, kindness, and wisdom manifest in Paul's postings should be saved, read and reread as a probing and insightful look at what it is to be human and alive in this world. To Paul, and a life well lived!
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Brian
climber
California
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RIP Paul
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Rick A
climber
Boulder, Colorado
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Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Paul.
He was a very courageous guy, and an inspiration to cancer survivors.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Darn it these men deserved better than this desease.
No sheeeet. Every time I brew my cuppa tea my eyes water up as I shared my daily tea virtually with Paul. Susan
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urasenke13
climber
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Hootowl.
There is something in the works, but we haven't considered extracting content from these threads. It's a great idea. Thanks for mentioning it.
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rick d
climber
ol pueblo, az
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thanks paul for your posts and wisdom.
To his family and closest friends, you all have a life long treasure from his presence.
adios.......
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yoginigirl
Social climber
Eureka
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My condolences to Ruth, Pastor Dave, and all the rest of Paul's family and friends. A special thank you and love to Ruth for loving Paul so completely these last few years. You are both so lucky to have found that love.
I know Paul through the Bikram Yoga world in Humboldt. I met him right after he got out of his body cast and started coming to yoga. He was pasty white and his hair was bright yellow with green in it and his toenails were painted silver. I thought, "Who is this guy?" Soon after we became very good friends.
He inspired me to never give up, no matter what. No matter your body type, no matter your financial status, no matter what! His struggles only served to remind us that our spirits are immense and can survive even the biggest traumas in life.
I know he is free from pain now and can rest. Namaste
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Berdette Robison
climber
the present
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An amazing inspiration to so many...deepest condolences to his family and friends.
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yllw2lip
Social climber
Orange, CA
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Thanks again for all the condolences. I miss Paul a lot! But I am so glad he is no longer suffering in pain, that was hard to watch.
-Anna (Paul's sis)
Here is a quote from Paul:
If I laugh
even when I feel
like crying
then even my
worst days will
be hilarious.
P.D. Humphrey
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, dear family of paul...
oh my, this was on my friend's birthday, and before mine...
had not recently checked here, as the thread seemed busy, and i figured paul's known-friends were cheering him on...
oh my...
my condolences to you, paster dave, ruth, his sister and other family and loved ones.... i was sure so happy for paul and ruth, in their vows...
love endures, though, after the body is gone, and may that love sustain you, ruth... will be praying for you to be strong through the loss, so you can share in the love that he left you, among his family...
god bless to you all, at this hard time...
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lyn
Social climber
humboldt county
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RIP Paul xoxo
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amyjo
Trad climber
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Very Quiet Here Tonight.
haven't checked in in a while but I always go to
Malignant Melanoma Survivors Who Climb.
That thread drew me in from the beginning.
Partly because of Millis or the too many friends I have
had on the same trip.
Paul Humphrey was amazingly generous while in middle of his own struggle
giving advice about treatment strategies, showing it's ok to laugh, to cry, to kvetch.
Looking at the first post: He knew what was coming
but met it with a fine sense of Cosmic Irrelevance, Laughter, Love
Immense of humor and compassion, for himself as well.
Up Against The Wall - not only the cancer but also the medical bureaucracy
I don't know if there's any gravestone
but if I were carving it, it would say
B R A V E S O U L
 in his choice of professions - tree acrobatics, yoga teacher,
in his climbing - pioneering as well as following
in his choice of hair color and toenail polish
I'm glad he had the wonderful Ruth and that she had him.
Paul, Sorry you didn't get to your slide show.
It was splendid.
My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends
waking up to this quieter world.
Good night.
Amy
I'm wondering, knowing ,
how expensive it is to die,
whether there's a paypal address for Ruth?
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