Category: Notes from Others

Hi Stacey! Congrats on your recent PFT test. That is very encouraging. Also, that you have been winning games in badminton makes me smile. I am pretty astounded you can do 5.11’s again. I am still stuck at 5.10 out here. I’d like to think that maybe things are rated harder at the gym out here than CityBeach, but can’t really tell for sure. Pretty demoralizing! Anyhow, keep up the good work and talk to you soon! love, -felix, from Fort Collins

HI stacey, I think it was resting you were doing, not falling, and I certainly didn’t venture on the 5.11s!!! you rock! I hope you had fun with the sheclimbers tonight 🙂 Mary, from Palo alto

Hi Sis, Sure hope you’re feeling better, and I am looking forward to talking to you in person to get the full doctor’s report. Seems that every time I call you you’re driving somewhere and I hate to distract you when you’re on the road. I’ll call tonight (morning for you) and we’ll try again to catch up. Sophie requested that we post this picture of her with Lacidaci (aka the sacred bear) because everyone should see how handsome and smart he is. We all send love and kisses and hope you are having a better day today! xoxo- Denise, from Riga

Hi Stacey. Man, sorry about being sick… it didn’t sound like you had a pleasant day at all yesterday. 🙁 I’m glad your lung function went back up though. LOL, I suffered from the same type of “chronic rejection” as Miki did in high school, too! I will hold hope that your body doesn’t do that to your lungs. Good luck with badminton! -felix, who still can’t climb a 5.11 out here in the CO gyms for some reason, from Fort Collins

Stacey! Second place is great! I was surprised and sorry to hear about your “chronic rejection” (something I suffered from in high school with all my lame attempts to land a boyfriend.) Sorry, couldn’t help it. Sometimes, as you know, you just have to laugh. It sounds like your spirits are up — We’re revving up for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life — we have to walk (or run – ha) for 6 hours. Luckily for me, it’s a RELAY, meaning only one team member has to be doing laps at a time. I spent all Saturday cutting and hauling wood with Chris. Does that count as training? Send me the article! Miki, from Near Canada

Hi Stacey. I am really sorry about the recent bumps in the road. My thoughts are with you and hope you stay strong. Keep those spirits up and keep us updated. love, -felix, from Fort Collins

Hi Sis, It was so funny that you asked if Sofi had taken the beloved pink and red soccer ball out to the park yet…. hee hee you Californians! February is NOT spring! Here is a picture from last weekend. Mia’s favorite word is’ball’, and actually she is a bit obsessed. She hugs and kisses her many, many balls (literally). I swear, this girl is all Stacey – I can’t keep her from climbing windowsills and chasing balls. Obviously she did not get this from me. Sophia says hello and how are you today Aunt Stacey? Also she would like to know what your favorite color is, because she is making a picture for you. We love you lots, D, Denise, from Riga

Oh, I forgot to mention: that 3-mile walk you did around the lake in Fremont is only about 2 blocks away from where I used to live. I hope you said hello to some of the ducks there for me! Cheers, -felix, from Fort Collins

Hi Stacey! Darn, too bad I didn’t know Josh was going to be at the ABS Bouldering National Championships in Boulder a couple of weeks ago… I would have went down to watch and say hello to Josh, Carrie, and Rich! I was even in Boulder about 5 days ago… oh well. Anyhow, I am pleased to see the bronchoscopy went fine and there is no sign of rejection of your lungs. That is great news! And wow, a 5.11a! I climbed at the local gym last weekend for the first time in 2 months and I couldn’t even climb a 5.10 cleanly. It’s pretty sad. I try to tell myself that is because I did 6 easier climbs beforehand and was starting to get tired already. In any case I have no endurance… Speaking of rock climbing and Colorado, attached is a photo of some of the rock at Horsetooth Mountain Park in Fort Collins. I haven’t climbed outdoors yet but supposedly there are many places to do so here, and the weather is currently perfect for it… sun and 60-degree temps for the next couple of weeks. Anyhow, take care Stacey and good luck with everything you have been up to (which is a lot!) Talk to you soon. love, -felix, from Fort Collins

Hey Stacey Just wanted to check in and say hello, and to say “hurrah” for the wonderful annual results! With the winter games on TV, I was thinking about your Ice Skating Birthday party. You are one talented lady . . . but ping pong and track sound like a great choice of sports. :p Take care, and happy day. Spring is coming! Love, cherie, from Oakland