Author Topic: Climbing With Skelton (Read 23833 times)

Brad Young · « **on:** February 09, 2008, 10:24:19 PM »

Last August I got news that made me wonder if I'd ever climb with the old bugger again. Today we did Outer Limits and Crack-a-Go-Go in the Valley. I wouldn't say he's strong, but he got up Crack-a-Go-Go on TR with no falls, second try. Not bad. His hair's growing back too.

One of the other regulars here didn't climb with Skelton, but apparently climbed with his rack. I'll let him post up his own story (unless he doesn't cough up, in which case I'll post up about why Skelton was late meeting me).

mungeclimber · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2008, 08:00:09 PM »

Quote from: Brad Young on February 09, 2008, 10:24:19 PM

Last August I got news that made me wonder if I'd ever climb with the old bugger again. Today we did Outer Limits and Crack-a-Go-Go in the Valley. I wouldn't say he's strong, but he got up Crack-a-Go-Go on TR with no falls, second try. Not bad. His hair's growing back too.

One of the other regulars here didn't climb with Skelton, but apparently climbed with his rack. I'll let him post up his own story (unless he doesn't cough up, in which case I'll post up about why Skelton was late meeting me).

turns out the others that were going to be at Parkline didn't show, so it was good Ron got to climb without having to wait for us.

Brad Young · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2008, 09:53:13 PM »

Finish the story.

mudworm · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2008, 10:50:18 PM »

For people who don't know, our friend (Ron) Skelton just got out of his battle with cancer. He finished his eighth (hopefully the last ever) chemo on Jan 17. They did not find cancer cells in the last CT scan. So, he is on his way to recovery. Woohoo!

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I wouldn't say he's strong, but he got up Crack-a-Go-Go on TR with no falls, second try. Not bad.

You don't call that strong? Man, I feel sooooo weak!

BTW, Ron and Liz just started operating a really nice Bed & Breakfast 2 miles from Yosemite. Check it out if you get chance! Click here for the link. (Or see the News flash on top.)

mynameismud · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2008, 11:00:20 PM »

Alright, Munge now we really want to know.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2008, 12:08:25 PM »

Miwok and I didn't understand each other and neither of us brought a full rack and we didn't coordinate with Ron ahead of time about gear. It was just lucky that we got a hold of Ron in the morning before he headed to the Cookie, otherwise Brad's invite to Ron would have been more serious.

mudworm · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2008, 01:23:01 PM »

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Miwok and I didn't understand each other...

Did you say "douche"?

mungeclimber · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2008, 05:28:29 PM »

douche describes a person's character, not a miscommunication per se.

Brad Young · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2008, 05:48:01 PM »

You know he was quite pleased to be able to help out. And going to get his rack made him arrive 25 seconds after I did (big traffic/construction snarl up in the Valley delayed me).

mudworm · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2008, 05:50:10 PM »

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douche describes a person's character, not a miscommunication per se.

I know. I was just wondering if the reason you miscommunicated was someone mentioned the word "douche".

Sorry. I was just messing... It was just a new word I recently learned. Still excited about it.

squiddo · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2008, 06:20:44 PM »

Nice usage of the word mudworm. Gold star.

F'ueco · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2008, 09:41:45 PM »

Quote from: mudworm on February 11, 2008, 05:50:10 PM

I know. I was just wondering if the reason you miscommunicated was someone mentioned the word "douche".

Sorry. I was just messing... It was just a new word I recently learned. Still excited about it.

Another one corrupted...

mungeclimber · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2008, 10:00:59 PM »

Quote from: mudworm on February 11, 2008, 05:50:10 PM

I know. I was just wondering if the reason you miscommunicated was someone mentioned the word "douche".

Sorry. I was just messing... It was just a new word I recently learned. Still excited about it.

oh bruther

Brad Young · « **Reply #13 on:** February 14, 2008, 10:17:25 AM »

Hey, a friend pointed out that my original post may have been a little too strong, maybe insulting to Robert. If so, I sincerely apologize to Rob. I was amused by the miscommunication that resulted in their forgetting a rack. Not only have I done the same thing, that very day we left my rope up at the Cookie. I thought Ron was carrying it down and he thought I was carrying it down. Later I got an email from Clint that he had it! Also, Ron was truly pleased that he could help.

Back to the point: if my thread was insulting, please accept my sincere apology.

F4? · « **Reply #14 on:** February 14, 2008, 10:48:51 AM »

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Later I got an email from Clint that he had it!

Figures the booty man would have it

I've done one worse. New Years eve '93 or '94 at the monolith and it's getting dark. I had set a rack of draws down by my pack. Two weeks later I go to un-pack my pack....hmmm feels really, really light.....oh no!

And then the topper is to have EC Joe on supertopo claim one of the best finds at the Pinnalces was a rack....small world??

squiddo · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2008, 02:31:48 PM »

no, small rack

joe · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2008, 04:27:53 PM »

EC joe?

F4? · « **Reply #17 on:** February 14, 2008, 10:08:02 PM »

Yep, EC Joe. Eddie C Joe from the north bay (Moraga I think). He posted up on ST a month or so ago.

Hey, at least it forced me to upgrade.

mynameismud · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2008, 07:26:37 AM »

You have friends?

Quote from: Brad Young on February 14, 2008, 10:17:25 AM

Hey, a friend pointed out....

Brad Young · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2008, 07:53:46 AM »

Yeah, and you're one of them. Highlight of your life.

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Author Topic: Climbing With Skelton (Read 23833 times)