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ginerbiner
May 15, 2004, 7:18 PM
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Geo, the point isn't that your injuries weren't huge, but that you were in a situation that could have been way way worse. You kept your head about you and that's admirable. Had you been frantically irrational your body may have been more ridged and flailing and you could have bounced around and broken your neck or something. Besides, sunshine up your skirt feels good. Enjoy it!!! :lol:
Sending sunshine!
Gina
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May 15, 2004, 7:31 PM
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Next time I gripe about the 2.7 mile approach up and down Mt. Yonah, a bird should nail me right on the bald spot. Bravery is more about doing what you have to do than anything else.
Glad you're still around so that I can meet you someday.
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you know ... i din't feel the least bit brave.
what i did feel was (and is) a lot of [i:c1e18922ac]embarrassment[/i:c1e18922ac]. it sucks to be on the receiving end. :lol:
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May 15, 2004, 10:06 PM
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I've read a bunch of your TRs and posts, and they seem to have awaken a hunger to do some ice climbing in me; for that alone I am in debt to you (read somewhere that a good single malt is accepted currency in these situations). Im really glad you made it with fairly minor injuries (compared to what might have been).
This just goes to show that $H*T does happen on a regular basis, and you need to be prepared for it...
When are you going to Peru, and where are you going to be? My family is Peruvian and we are trying to plan a get together down South in june-july, so maybe we can meet up and settle that malt.
Again, glad to know that you are ok, and best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.
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cologman
May 16, 2004, 12:57 AM
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Geo,
Glad that in a manner of speaking your alright. Its true that in spite of experience, caution, and the requisite respect for the medium we can get bit. We all have it happen to one degree or another throughout our climbing careers. Most of us however prefer to not get so close to the other side. Although I don't have a titanium knee cap :cry: I have had considerable re-building on both of them, the rehab sucks! Hang in there
Jeff
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phaedrus
May 16, 2004, 1:20 AM
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In reply to: the other reason i stopped at home is somewhat embarrassing (god knows i take enough flak from my climbing partners for it), but i'll share anyway. fifteen years in the marines made a stickler for personal appearance (as i believe even fullofit can attest), and i wanted to clean up a bit and tuck in my shirt before beeng seen at the hospital. go ahead ... laugh if you will.
Nah... I know you better than that, Geo... bottom line is, you're just too damned Metro to not spruce yourself up before going out in public. :wink:
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OMG phaedrus! i'll let you in on something that -- in another context would just sound goofy as hell, but ...
it's killing me that i can't shave my bum leg! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
*but i [i:ffd53a81b0]swear[/i:ffd53a81b0] i'm NOT metro!*
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jeffers_mz
May 16, 2004, 5:49 AM
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Codeine = no wood.
I'll keep Anna warm for you.
Glad to hear you're going to be all right.
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May 16, 2004, 9:01 AM
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Is titanium lighter than bone? :wink: Thanks for sharing the TR and cheers to a quick and full recovery.
Colin
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May 16, 2004, 3:14 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Codeine = no wood. So NOT true! The day after I had a major operation, my wife and I had sex in my hospital room without any problem, and I was being shot up with Demerol every couple of hours... Several years prior, we managed just fine while I was in a body cast, after breaking my back on a rappel-gone-bad... Downers actually tend to make me VERY horny! :lol:
since this discussion has taken a turn..."mtngeo's wild ride" has been moved from trip reports to double entendres...
:wink:
seriously, i was trying to think of something i was less inclined to discuss than geo's yearnings and came up empty.
can't we get back to the whole sunshine thing....
r.r.
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phaedrus
May 16, 2004, 5:33 PM
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In reply to: OMG phaedrus! i'll let you in on something that -- in another context would just sound goofy as hell, but ... it's killing me that i can't shave my bum leg! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: *but i swear i'm NOT metro!*
"I did not inhale... and I did NOT have sex with that woman!" :lol: :wink:
C'mon, Geo... if Josh (flamer) can embrace his metrosexuality, why can't you?? 8^)
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May 16, 2004, 6:05 PM
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George,
I'm glad you worked it out.
There are moments and incidents in our lives that define who we are...it seems as if you have just experienced one. It's good to be you..no?
josh
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May 16, 2004, 6:07 PM
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In reply to: C'mon, Geo... if Josh (flamer) can embrace his metrosexuality, why can't you?? 8^)
Sing it loud!!!
I'M METRO AND PROUD!!!
josh
well not really....
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May 16, 2004, 6:07 PM
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So glad you are OK Geo.
After roping up with Geo, I knew he was one of the safest guys to climb with and that he could most definitely get me out of any stupid thing I got myself into. Now, there is absolutely no doubt!
Speedy recovery!
-Kel
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May 16, 2004, 6:17 PM
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Needless to say Geo, it's good to have you still with us.
Do we get to call you RoboGeo now?
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May 16, 2004, 7:17 PM
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You are one lucky, lucky guy, George. I'm happy to hear you're going to make a complete recovery. 8^)
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well written report, geo. glad it ended positively.
i can't believe you actually had to watch the remainder of your "anchor" fail right as you jugged to it. kinda adds a "wile e. coyote" quality to the whole scenario.
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May 16, 2004, 10:19 PM
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Dude, I've only started climbing with any seriousness this winter, and can be easily labelled a gym rat. Therefore, I doubt I can fully understand the seriousness of what happened (ie: No idea whats safe and not ice climbing), BUT I wish you the best of luck and a get well wish from a fellow climber.
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May 17, 2004, 12:52 AM
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Glad you're ok man. I didn't realize it until I finished reading your story, but I kept an ever tightening death grip on my mouse until you reached the ER :shock: Thanks for posting.
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May 17, 2004, 1:20 AM
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He needs to change his username.
GeoMetro
-Kate.
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May 17, 2004, 2:04 AM
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OMFG. Nice job on the self arrest, I would probably have dorked it and grabbed the pick. You really are an analytical mother fucker in times of great stress. I will have to file this tidbit away in the "hope I never have to use it" drawer in my brain.
Happy to hear you are well, keep at it with the physical therapy. Very exciting TR :-)
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Glad to read the report, and as I said on the phone: I'm darn glad you're still in one piece (the aforementioned patella notwithstanding.) Missed ya this weekend, but I certainly understand why.
I'll call ya this week to arrange things.
Keep me posted on the medical stuff, too, would ya? You know how much interest I have in such matters.
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[i:f1e408fb33]ben-wah [/i:f1e408fb33]balls? :shock:
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