texplorer Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 This weekend was probably my last time to visit Smith as a local. In two weeks I am headed to Las Vegas with my girlfriend. I am starting Pharmacy school there in the fall. A little over five years ago I moved to the NW. I had led maybe one climb and was a staunch republican. Well, I guess the hippies got to me and I learned what alpine 5.9 was. Since then I have identified myself as “a climber” (whatever that really means) and taken to drinking coffee, wearing carharts, and grown web-toes. I am sad to be leaving this place. I suppose Vegas is not the worst place for a climber to move to but I am still going to miss the NW. I will always identify myself with this place and have a special place in my heart for snafflehounds, horsecock, devilsclub, Fred’s FA list, and of course CC.com. Thanks to everyone who put up with my arrogant, pompous youthful years. I have learned a lot from so many and had a great deal of fun. Stay in touch and know that you’ll always have a couch to crash on in Vegas- Carpe Diem Texplorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szyjakowski Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Good Luck Tex and make sure you look up LG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 bye, tex. it was nice when you were around - you were always smiling and in good positive spirits. best wishes with your schooling ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Remember, the nickel slots are the loosest ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Later Tex. Enjoy Vegas. I'll see you on your couch this fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Bye Tex, enjoy Red Rocks! P.S. Thanks for trashing me when I put up a TR for the Hogsback on Hood. It was the gaper initiation I needed to feel right at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Have a great time Mr. T. Even though you can't ski you've always been cool. Always funny how you casually put up some hard stuff on the rock and act all modest about it. Your love of climbing of all kinds is infectious. Good luck and enjoy the skiing on Mt Charleston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Hey Tex, maybe you can open up a "Snaffle Ranch" to compete with the Mustang Ranch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyclimb Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Peace out Tex, I hear there are two proffessions currently that have un-beleivable demand, don't require a PHD, and pay very well. Nursing, and pharmaceuticals. And of course Redrocks is just a 15 minute drive. Have a good trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jlag Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 More power to ya. Anytime you need a place to stay in Bend look me up. Good times in Vegas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 BTW, definitely let me know when you get the key to the pharmacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriznitch Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 ======> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancegranite Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Check your PMs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Tex, I never got to turn you on to the Butte! Damn, sigh (see recent link). http://www.rockclimbing.com/topic/90262 You're a solid fella and fun to be around, sorry to see you leave - and I wish you well where ever you land. High regards: Bill _____________________________________________________ Just a reminder: don't mess with Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willstrickland Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Good luck Tex. Maybe you can get some white Carhartts to match you white pharamacist coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badvoodoo Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I'm glad I got to be a part of your final Smith hurrah, Tex. That was the best day I've had there yet. We're gonna miss you up here. Now, go get situated so we can come crash at your place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Texplorer or should i say texplotita there are so many memories that I have that involve you and your contagious laugh and infectious spirit. I learnd more about what climbing means to me sitting arround my kitchen table looking at pictures and listening to you explain routes and techniques and systems to me than anywhere else except on the rock watching you climb and listening to you tell me agian that i can do it. I will miss you so much. I wish you and Dracula the best of everything life has to offer. remember that if i have a home you have a place to stay any time any where. Thing one and Thing two will miss you too. Be well my brother. my life is better for having known you, and keep the living room floor clear for me. I will be seeing you. muffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Schuldt Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 I heard there's some good skiing down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairweather Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 WTF? They don't have internet access in Nevada? Oh well, hope a couple years in a 'red state' will bring you back to your senses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Hey Tex have a good time down south. Come back when you can. Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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