In Memoriam - TalusMonkey, you will be missed
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- rleclair
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Like most of this list, I never met the Talus Monkey. I always had to smile when I read his quick wit postings or saw his pictures in the purple pimp suit. At first, my initial thought was who was this guy? But as I read more of his postings, I realized that he had a deep appreciation for the mountains and a freeing spirit that brought a smile to everyone he met online or in the mountains. Rest easy my friend and my thoughts/prayers go out his family during this difficult time...
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Lord o Lord. I've involved in a capital murder trial and so I've been absent from this post for a week. Just had a little break and read this heading..Sadly,Ithought it was a joke,after reading the posts I realized it's not. I can't describe the feeling I'm feeling right now.I never personaly met "the monkey" but from reading his posts and him responding to mine i feel as if he was a friend of mine. I always enjoyed his humor and his insight. I will deeply miss him and I wish I had hadthe opportunity to actually meet him.It's evident that he was a special person and will be missed by everyone who had contact with him. Would somebody pm me and tell me what happened? I don't know when this happened but if there are any details re a memorial service please let me know. Thanks
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- gurlyclimber
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He always had candy, he always had a smile, he always had an opinion and he always had fast moving legs. My favorite memory of TM was not on some big mountain or anything like that. He was a kind, open minded guy. I invited him for a hike one day with my sons and I at the Garden of the Gods. We had a fantastic day getting to know each other. It was fun watching him interact with my boys as I don't allow this to happen often with men. He taught them how to shoot a bow and arrow properly. He was a trooper for sure. He met my sons and my ex husband all in one day!!! I was impressed with how patient he was with us. My kids liked him quite a bit. We made some other memories for a couple of months after that. Things did end abruptly, which I regret. Our paths in life and in our ambitions were too different. I wish for once in my life I could have been the bigger person. Never take anyone for granted. This is what I have learned. R.I.P. TM. I'll miss those big brown eyes of yours.
I haven't met you USA Keller but you are in my thoughts. I wish you the best in your healing. You are surrounded by people who will give you comfort.
I haven't met you USA Keller but you are in my thoughts. I wish you the best in your healing. You are surrounded by people who will give you comfort.
- BillMiddlebrook
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"When I go out, I become more alive. I just love skiing. The gravitational pull. When you ski steep terrain... you can almost get a feeling of flying." -Doug Coombs
- Indigomountain
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- fleetmack
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We all know that next to Bill, TalusMonkey was without a doubt the most popular member of this board. His stories, trip reports, humorous pictures, attitude, and insight into trips were second to none. The funniest part of this all is .... whenever I'd run into 14ers.com people, the first thing anyone would say was, with a smile, "Have you met the TalusMonkey?" I remember three separate climbs last season alone where I randomly met other members of this board, and our discussion turned to him! At the Ed Viesturs signing, I remember talking to Aubrey and Panicneil about him. It's just strange how strong of an aura he had about him, even when he wasn't around ... people who didn't know him enjoyed talking about him!
We have lost a wonderful man today. Rest in Peace to our friend.
I propose (among the many tributes that are certain to come) a voluntary avatar tribute to the TalusMonkey for the month of May.
We have lost a wonderful man today. Rest in Peace to our friend.
I propose (among the many tributes that are certain to come) a voluntary avatar tribute to the TalusMonkey for the month of May.
"Cynicism and ill-humored opinion have built a stronghold called the message board. Sweet mother of God, see a f***ing shrink, people."
--Corey Taylor
--Corey Taylor
- paully
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- Spam
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- MadTown Jon
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Wow. I'm stunned and saddened. Like many of you, I did not have the pleasure of meeting David. But, I did have the pleasure of experiencing his amazing personality, and passion for the mountains, through this website. I have truly enjoyed all his posts and trip reports, and have learned a lot from him and his experiences. I think it's wonderful that this online family comes together like this at such a tough time.
My thoughts and prayers are also with Caroline, and all other family and friends of David. God Bless you David.
Jon in Madison, WI
My thoughts and prayers are also with Caroline, and all other family and friends of David. God Bless you David.
Jon in Madison, WI
- RenoBob
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Just a few random thoughts...
When David first joined the forum he had that dopey avatar with the guy from the Male Enhancement product ad and some Czechoslovakian quote on vodka being the water of life. My thought was "who the .... is this guy!"
The picture of David personally reducing Sunlight Peak to a 13er and Keifer's comment "fly little granite and be free!"
Who the heck climbs in a pimp suit? And looks good in it?
We came so close to meeting for the first time this coming weekend to climb Boundary Peak. I'm not ashamed to say I'm crying.
When David first joined the forum he had that dopey avatar with the guy from the Male Enhancement product ad and some Czechoslovakian quote on vodka being the water of life. My thought was "who the .... is this guy!"
The picture of David personally reducing Sunlight Peak to a 13er and Keifer's comment "fly little granite and be free!"
Who the heck climbs in a pimp suit? And looks good in it?
We came so close to meeting for the first time this coming weekend to climb Boundary Peak. I'm not ashamed to say I'm crying.
Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.
- colopilot2002
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