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tgreene
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http://www.supertopo.com/images/bachar.jpg
For those of you who don't already know, climbing legend John Bachar suffered multiple spinal fractures in a tragic auto accident that killed Steve Karafa (President of climbing shoe manufacturer Acopa). More info here.
A website has been set up for donations to help cover the costs of John's medical bills.
It's important to note that for legal and tax purposes, we simply can't call this a raffle, but rather a donation that allows you to automatically be enrolled into a special prize drawing. -- I made note of this in red text on the {* Make A Donation *} page.
-Tim
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tgreene
Sep 5, 2006, 12:12 AM
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I just added a discussion board with a special forum for Steve and John stories.
I figure that this is yet another great way to show our support, and hopefully get John laughing sooner than later...
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chanceboarder
Sep 5, 2006, 3:25 PM
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Here's a morning bump to help out and spread the word some more.
The website looks good tgreene, nice job!
Jason
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djoseph
Sep 5, 2006, 8:48 PM
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Hi Tim -- just a heads-up:
I tried to donate 3 times, and each time I received a "re-enter the security code" message from paypal. (I had entered it correctly each time... even did the audio check once).
Seems to be caught in some type of loop. I gave up after a while, and will retry in a week or so.
Posting here so as to re-bump this.
Dan
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chanceboarder
Sep 5, 2006, 11:20 PM
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Time for an afternoon bump. :D
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chanceboarder
Sep 6, 2006, 6:21 PM
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Bump
Website currently says $1133.62 collected so far. :D
Nice job everyone, keep it going.
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djoseph
Sep 6, 2006, 9:40 PM
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OK -- switched to Firefox, and that security-code loop problem resolved itself.
Thanks,
Dan
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Sep 7, 2006, 11:06 PM
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A Paypal technician has helped Tim resolve any issues with Internet Explorer and the problems associated with making donations on the site. I've just dropped a donation in via IE and had no problems whatsoever.
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anykineclimb
Sep 13, 2006, 4:37 AM
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In reply to: Hi Tim -- just a heads-up: I tried to donate 3 times, and each time I received a "re-enter the security code" message from paypal. (I had entered it correctly each time... even did the audio check once). Seems to be caught in some type of loop. I gave up after a while, and will retry in a week or so. Posting here so as to re-bump this. Dan
I went directly to Paypal instead of the link and it worked fine that way.
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tgreene
Sep 13, 2006, 1:40 PM
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Overnight, we received donations from FRANCE, ITALY and the UK, as well as additional inquiries from Australia...
I would love to see this map solid gold, so if you live in a state that's not colored in, please consider donating ASAP!!!
If you're a member of a local or regional climbing club, then consider challenging the other members of your club to donate, or even make a group contribution. Furthermore, threaten your partners with "penalty slack" if you don't see their names appearing on the {Entry Numbers} page soon. ;)
http://bachar.gr-outdoors.net
http://bachar.gr-outdoors.net/images/us-map.jpg
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tisar
Sep 13, 2006, 2:13 PM
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In reply to: Overnight, we received donations from FRANCE, ITALY and the UK, as well as additional inquiries from Australia... I would love to see this map solid gold, so if you live in a state that's not colored in, please consider donating ASAP!!![..]
I'll do my part (as soon as paypal lets me, I couldn't load the site by now), but I fear whoever did that map mixed up France and Germany: France should already be golden but isn't and Germany the other way 'round. :wink:
- Daniel
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tgreene
Sep 13, 2006, 2:35 PM
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I slept through geography! :lol:
If you're having problems w/ PayPal, just send a donation to : tgreene@great-river.com, and I'll make the transfer on my end...
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tisar
Sep 13, 2006, 2:39 PM
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Naah, it's all fine. Seemed to be the company network.
Some Euro bills just dressed as dollars, folded themselfs into boats and are crossing the ocean. :D
- Daniel
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svilnit
Sep 13, 2006, 3:00 PM
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Come on, New England needs to represent! :lol:
I'm originally from RI, if I make another donation can we color in that state?
:D
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tgreene
Sep 13, 2006, 3:03 PM
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Shading by proxy will require a $50 donation... :mrgreen:
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tgreene
Sep 13, 2006, 3:05 PM
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In reply to: Naah, it's all fine. Seemed to be the company network. Some Euro bills just dressed as dollars, folded themselfs into boats and are crossing the ocean. :D - Daniel
I hope that you adjusted for tidal rifts and currents..? 8^)
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svilnit
Sep 13, 2006, 3:14 PM
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In reply to: Shading by proxy will require a $50 donation... :mrgreen:
If I'm dropping another $50 for RI somebody better be buying me some beers next time I'm up at the Mews Tavern!
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tisar
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In reply to: In reply to: Naah, it's all fine. Seemed to be the company network. Some Euro bills just dressed as dollars, folded themselfs into boats and are crossing the ocean. :D - Daniel I hope that you adjusted for tidal rifts and currents..? 8^)
Never seen a German car? Same with the German Euros - they all come with satellite navigation systems :lol:
- Daniel
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tgreene
Sep 13, 2006, 3:24 PM
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Sweet! 8^)
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svilnit
Sep 13, 2006, 4:23 PM
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Bump... back to the top of the front page!
Why haven't you donated yet?
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tgreene
Sep 13, 2006, 6:25 PM
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Bump to say Rhode Island is still empty.... :(
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cjsimpso
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In reply to: In reply to: Shading by proxy will require a $50 donation... :mrgreen: If I'm dropping another $50 for RI somebody better be buying me some beers next time I'm up at the Mews Tavern!
I love the Mews, and I just took care of Rhode Island, so does that mean you're buying?
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cjsimpso
Sep 13, 2006, 6:44 PM
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PS
Just another way Rhode Islanders are better than Massholes
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svilnit
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Shading by proxy will require a $50 donation... :mrgreen: If I'm dropping another $50 for RI somebody better be buying me some beers next time I'm up at the Mews Tavern! I love the Mews, and I just took care of Rhode Island, so does that mean you're buying?
Next time I'm in town the first round is on me and I'll tack a dollar to the ceiling in your honor!
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John Bachar Fundraiser *raffle*
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