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Remembering Some Guy
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A year ago today, Some Guy's last climb...
Hope you are enjoying Heaven's mountains, Bob.
Our world misses you.
Sheila, my wife and I hope you are doing well during these times.
Journey well...
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Gary, Thanks for remembering Bob. He was the most influential member of the Mt Whitney climbing community. When he spoke or wrote, everyone listened. His passing is truly a loss. When he climbed Whitney and signed in the book, he would put "xxx" after his name, indicating that his number of times on the summit was in the three figures. He was also a member of the CLMRG, the China Lake Mountain Rescue Group, and had participated in dozens of rescues and recoveries in the southern Sierra. "Some Guy" was the best. Edit: "Some Guy" was how he identified himself in the hike pictures he often posted. A picture from 2014, caption: "Really old retired guy" Bob's picture album
Last edited by Steve C; 10/30/20 08:32 AM. Reason: Some Guy
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Hey Steve, did Bob keep hiking up until he passed away?
We encountered someone who looks very similar (although thinner) going up via Shepherd Pass a year or two ago.
He was talking about Golden Trout fish size records and difficult/secret to get to fishing spots... and that it was cheating because Rainbow Trout were introduced and they intermingled.
Fun chat on the trail, but the next morning as I was packing my gear I swear I saw the same guy hiking up again through Shepherd Pass, this time with a partner.
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Bob had to stop hiking about 5 years ago. Heart surgery -- valve replacement -- didn't go as well as hoped.
Bob wasn't much interested in fishing, so you likely met another old guy.
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Journey well...
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To Bob...remembering Some Guy's passing on this day 2 years ago.
Journey well...
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Journey well...
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Some Guy is gone, but not forgotten three years ago today.
Time to let it all go, and move on.
Last edited by + @ti2d; 10/29/22 04:42 PM.
Journey well...
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Some Guy is gone, but not forgotten three years ago today.
Time to let it all go, and move on. I'm 73 years old. I've seen too many family and friends go. While I never met Bob, I knew him from the Whitney boards and an email exchange. I deeply admired him. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
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I'm an old man now, I can't do nothing Young folks don't pay me no mind But in my day I sure was something Before I felt the heavy hand of time
I'm an old man now, I'm bound for glory Time to lay these burdens down Had enough of this old world Of worry Gonna trade my troubles for a crown
I will make my way across the fields of cotton And wade through muddy waters one last time And in my dreams I come out clean When I reach the other side Waste away the sunsets Where rainbows never die
I've got on last thing to do One more mile before I'm through Casting off these earthly chains Going where there's no more pain
I will make my way across the fields of cotton And wade through muddy waters one last time And in my dreams I come out clean When I reach the other side Waste away the sunsets Where rainbows never die
I'm an old man now, can't do nothing Young folks don't pay me no mind
Songwriters: Christopher Stapleton / Mike Henderson
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOB
Miles from nowhere Guess I'll take my time Oh yeah, to reach there Look up at the mountain, mmm I have to climb Oh yeah, to reach there Lord, my body has been a good friend But I won't need it when I reach the end
Miles from nowhere I guess I'll take my time Oh yeah, to reach there I creep through the valleys And I grope through the woods 'Cause I know when I find it, my honey
It's gonna make me feel good I love everything So don't it make you feel sad 'Cause I'll drink to you, my baby I'll think to that, yes, I'll think to that
Miles from nowhere Not a soul in sight Oh yeah, but it's alright I have my freedom I can make my own rules Oh yes, the ones that I choose
Lord, my body has been a good friend But I won't need it when I reach the end
I love everything So don't it make you feel sad 'Cause I'll drink to you, my baby I'll sing to that, yes, I'll think to that Oh, I'll think to that
Miles from nowhere Guess I'll take my time Oh yeah, to reach there
Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Cat Stevens Miles From Nowhere lyrics © Salafa Limited, Salafa Ltd
Journey well...
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