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[SA]

I know this is a "Western Thing" but those gyms can be hazardous!

I had a "senior moment", just a few years ago, and fractured my tibia in the gym.

http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/1998854/John-Long-decks-at-gym

[strandman]

I saw this as welll----Ho Man !!! 
LA already has an earthquake problem   

Largo is a real good guy-- get well BigMan

[Admin Al]

it can happen to anybody, anywhere, any time...

[sneoh]

I never had the pleasure of meeting the man in person but have enjoyed his writing enormously.  I wish him a speedy recovery.
John, TC really hurt himself in a fall at the BRG 2 or 3 years ago.  I was as shocked as anyone can be to learn that.  It took him a while to get healthy from that episode.

[strandman]

Ya'll must check out Supertopo for some crazy posts about largo

[DMan]

“FALL ON PLASTIC, DRIVEN INDOORS BY WEATHER, NO HARD HAT” - post on Supertopo...

LOL

Hoping he recovers quick & full... I learned everything I knew about climbing my first 4 years from his books, but I loved his short stories the best. Two books I wore out when I was a teenager:

Rock Jocks Wall Rats and Hang Dogs and Close Calls...

Close calls has some really great funny stories in it...

http://www.amazon.com/Close-Falcon-Guides-Mountain-Climbing/dp/B007K4TXGQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354468609&sr=1-1&keywords=close+calls+by+john+long

[strandman]

A friend of mine used "The last Blahemy" for years is his high school classes....great story

[meclimber]

was just checking the climbing web sites and was just on ST and saw this.  it is amazing how the little things take us down.  I broke my ankle walking off the rock at the base of recluse.

[strandman]

Recluse is notorious ankle problem...and pretty hard for 5.10

[WanderlustMD]

Recluse is notorious ankle problem...and pretty hard for 5.10 5.11 

Fixed that for ya. 

[WanderlustMD]

Ugh that sucks. Big fan of Largo, like most. Hope he heals up fully!

[strandman]

Recluse is notorious ankle problem...and pretty hard for 5.10 5.11 

Fixed that for ya. 

Thanks, Doc !!

[sneoh]

Recluse is notorious ankle problem...and pretty hard for 5.10 5.11 

Fixed that for ya. 

Thanks, Doc !!

And John is willing to divulge the secret Beta for solving the opening move puzzle for a six-pack of fine Imperial Stout?

[strandman]

I'd even go 4 pack !
My first " 5.11" beta by Coach Niland, around 1980

[eyebolter]

Supertopo is reporting that he fell due to an unfinished knot.   Stupid mistake that nobody should make but any of us could if distracted.