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coldclimb
Nov-28-2007, 12:52 AM
Hey folks! Just got back from Bend, Oregon, where I met up with my family as an excuse to drag my girlfriend Tracy up from Vegas and spend time together. :D I came home with a few keepers from the weekend, most of which, strangely enough, are of Tracy, but I'll try not to bore you with ALL of them! :rofl We took off Friday the 23rd and went to Smith Rock to climb the Monkey Face Tower, me with a sneaky scheme in my head and her with no idea! Most of my shots are from this day. Here's a few:



Self portrait of me and Tracy. Simple, but happy. :D
http://morffed.com/climb/temp/bend02.jpg



We met up with my friend Casey who dragged Andrew along for the ride, and started up the Monkey. Here's Andrew following Casey up through that notch and around and up the other face.
http://morffed.com/climb/temp/bend06.jpg



Tracy followed me up, after I ingeniously rigged myself with some planning time with Casey for the upcoming summit. :D
http://morffed.com/climb/temp/bend07.jpg



Casey at the belay. I brought about thirty pounds more gear than was necessary. Oops.
http://morffed.com/climb/temp/bend08.jpg



Tracy takes off jugging the second pitch, after Andrew's lead.
http://morffed.com/climb/temp/bend10.jpg



Tracy, with Casey finishing off his ascent in the distance. Note how overhung this wall is. It makes for an intense full length double-rope rappel.
http://morffed.com/climb/temp/bend11.jpg



It was Tracy's first time jugging, so I passed her and shot from the mouth of the Monkey.
http://morffed.com/climb/temp/bend12.jpg



Tracy at the topout. Sorry, but you understand I just HAVE to shoot thousands of pictures of her. :D
http://morffed.com/climb/temp/bend13.jpg



*ahem*
http://morffed.com/climb/temp/bend15.jpg



I stopped after a bit and turned around to shoot Casey. Casey was waiting for me to belay him to the top. Girls are such a distraction.
http://morffed.com/climb/temp/bend16.jpg



So we topped out to a happy sunny day, with almost no breeze and temperatures warm enough to shed layers. Life is good! Then I put my sneaky plan into action and handed off my camera to Andrew to get the summit shot of me and Tracy. And a little bit more. :D
http://morffed.com/climb/temp/bend18.jpg



Time stands still.
http://morffed.com/climb/temp/bend19.jpg



She said YES! :barb

We're working on a date now, but of course I'll have to post and let you all know!

I didn't shoot much the rest of that day, and the next day we spent shopping for rings, so here's what's left of the trip. :D



My neice Amour, and my dad. It was a short-lived game.:rofl
http://morffed.com/climb/temp/bend21.jpg



And here's what we went home with.
http://morffed.com/climb/temp/bend22.jpg



So that's my Thanksgiving weekend. Hard to beat, but we intend to have many more at least as enjoyable! :D
GREAPER
Nov-28-2007, 01:28 AM
Incredible. Congrats and best wishes.
schmoo
Nov-28-2007, 05:52 AM
:barb

I was certainly not expecting that plot twist in your story! Congrats and thanks for sharing the views and your news :D
Rockporters
Nov-28-2007, 06:22 AM
Great photos, and congratulations :barb
ChrisJ
Nov-28-2007, 10:13 AM
Congratulations!!! :clap The shots of her climbing in the skirt are awesome (especially the first one). Seems like you two are meant for each other. :lust
DavidTO
Nov-28-2007, 10:37 AM
:clap

Awesome! What a nice proposal!
coldclimb
Nov-29-2007, 12:12 AM
Thanks a bunch for the comments and congrats all! The wedding is currently planned for the 1st of March, and if any of you happen to be in the area and feel like shooting a wedding (ha ha) you're more than welcome to come! :D
winger
Nov-29-2007, 05:41 AM
Yeah I totaly didnt expect the story to end that way!!!

That is so cool!!!

Congrats!!!
ian408
Nov-29-2007, 05:50 AM
Ha! Congrats man!
ian408
Nov-29-2007, 05:52 AM
Thanks a bunch for the comments and congrats all! The wedding is currently planned for the 1st of March, and if any of you happen to be in the area and feel like shooting a wedding (ha ha) you're more than welcome to come! :D
There's a good chance I will be in AK that week. Trying to firm up some
plans now.
nicoleshilliday
Nov-29-2007, 06:55 AM
I was in shock when i saw the proposal picture :thumb! What a great story! Enjoyed.
indulgentsoul
Nov-29-2007, 10:58 AM
wow...congratulations ...and what a twist to the story .. completely unexpected .....briliantly done.

:D
DJ-S1
Nov-29-2007, 11:55 AM
See, I knew you were sweet on that girl! Congratulations to you both, all the best for a spectacular future together!!:clap
Ann McRae
Nov-29-2007, 05:43 PM
Congratulations John and Tracy! That first shot is lovely and would make a unique engagement announcement card.

ann
ian408
Nov-29-2007, 07:01 PM
I forgot the "Told you so" :lol3
coldclimb
Nov-29-2007, 07:23 PM
I forgot the "Told you so" :lol3

Hehehe... I wasn't gonna confirm it then, and in fact I had no idea it would be so soon. :rofl Thanks again for the comments all! :D
saurora
Nov-29-2007, 07:41 PM
What a great story!!! (Best one yet, hehe!). Great photos of Tracy, too. She was smiling at the camera so willingly, it was almost as if she knew it was a special day. Congratulations to the two of you! :clap
coldclimb
Dec-04-2007, 02:43 PM
What a great story!!! (Best one yet, hehe!). Great photos of Tracy, too. She was smiling at the camera so willingly, it was almost as if she knew it was a special day. Congratulations to the two of you! :clap

Hehe, she may have had a hint, but she wasn't expecting it right then. I was pleased with how well the plotting and scheming worked. :D Thanks for the congrats!
jayegirl
Dec-14-2007, 05:51 AM
That was a great story! As others said, the ending was completely unexpected. Love the pictures!