ElDChopper is a Finisher

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ElDChopper is a Finisher

Post by Gene913 »

With a summit of Culebra on June 25, my good friend ElDChopper completed the list of 58.
As a flatlander from the KC metropolitan area, this was a big deal and was 17 years in the making after his first 14er (Windom) in 2004.
We celebrated in style with the appropriate jersey number.
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And our good friends Alan Horn and Grant White were also there to celebrate the achievement.

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Way to go Chopper! Well done!
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Re: ElDChopper is a Finisher

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Congrats to The Chopper. And he brings out the DT jersey! Even Broncos fans can appreciate such greatness.
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Very well done!
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Congratulations! Extra credit for completing the 14ers from out-of-state, as that certainly adds scheduling/logistical difficulty.
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17 years! What a journey, Congratulations!
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Well done sir! Love the 58 Chiefs jersey! Hmmm. I turn 58 this year… Again, congrats and well earned!
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Nice work! Way to stick with it. Culebra was also my finisher.
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Congrats on the finisher! Super impressive from KC - strong perseverance over a long period of time! I suppose the Chiefs jersey can slide given the appropriate number 🙂.
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Congratulations on finishing the CO 14ers!
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Congratulations on finishing Colorado's 14ers. This is a great accomplishment. I hope you enjoyed the uniqueness of them all.
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Post by ltlFish99 »

Congratulations on a wonderful accomplishment.
And I thought it was a long way to get yo the San Juan's from Denver.
Finishing from kc in less than half the time I've been working on them is wonderful.
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Re: ElDChopper is a Finisher

Post by Will_E »

Nice work Chopper, it’s a huge accomplishment!

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