Don Fig

Post by **captain static** » Tue Oct 26, 2004 7:12 pm

There is an article in the October 2004 Kentucky Living magazine entitled "Keeper of the Gorge" about Don and his new position as Director of the Gladie Cultural and Environmental Learning Center.

Post by **Steve** » Tue Oct 26, 2004 8:03 pm

Its an nice little article with some great pics of the guy. His words ring true when he describes the type of folks he ends up rescuing!

Post by **512OW** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 2:05 am

Shit. Don't get me started.

Keeper of the gorge.....geesh. More like....

Keeper of the heat in his truck on while you go rescue your friends by yourself.

Next victim....Don Fig.....oh wait, I already mentioned him in a song.

Is he still alive?? Dang.

Post by **Yasmeen** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 2:11 am

LOL, I was waiting for that, Kris.

Post by **The Pirate** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 10:15 am

Don Fig is a great asset to anyone who loves the red river gorge...He is a true legend in his own time.

Post by **SCGC** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 12:16 pm

or is that mind?

Post by JB » Wed Oct 27, 2004 2:39 pm

i understand that a bad personal experience left a bitter taste in somebodies mouth, but the record clearly shows his dedication and commitment. i'm sad Don didn't go "rescue" your dumbass friend (who turned out just fine and hadn't been missing long enough to warrant a true worry). Too bad you over-reacted to it, just like you did when the FS was coming to "arrest" you and SCIN for placing a bolt at Sky Bridge Ridge. It's weird to hold a grudge against somebody when you are the one who created the wrong.

IE (if i may use an analogy):

TheMayor: "Boy that 512OW doesn't follow through with his promises. He promised me a copy of a picture a long time ago."
512OW: "Oh yeah... I'll try to get that for you."
TheMayor: (long time passes) "... hmmm, more empty promises. The guy doesn't keep any promises. I mean ANY. He probably lies to his kid, all his family, his friends, and himself. I will never ever believe anything he says again."
512OW: "But look at all these promises I've kept. I can prove it."
TheMayor: "That doesn't matter, because it's all about me and my selfishness!"

Sad... sad.

not trying to give you a guilt trip or anything... it's just an anaology... i swear.

Post by **Steve** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 10:32 pm

Damn thats some funny shit Mayor. You're bringing up the old kywilderness days...man those were some good old days.

Post by **ynot** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 10:39 pm

That name always makes me think of Fig Newtons.

Post by **ender_xx** » Wed Oct 27, 2004 10:45 pm

mm... man i haven't had or thought about Fig Newtons in a long time, those things are good