That's right! I knew I remembered your face and the pfanner helmet! The belay and demo guy. Hey Johnny, that was an incredible climb that you did right before my group went. Awesome. Fun to watch and I actually told a lot of people that day about how great it was.
I remember meeting you and enjoying that moment when you came down and drank some water before we climbed. I don't remember you telling me your name, and certainly not "Johnny Pro" or i would remember but I did tell you when I started using the knew pads and why and also how long I've been doing it. You and the other guy all had pads on, but mine were just towels and not store bought like you guys had.
That's just your perception. For me, I was sitting quietly and enjoying my fellow climbers around me nothing more. As the many competitions pass I concentrate on taking in each moment and living in that moment because they are special and will come to an end. So I enjoy it for what it is. If that makes me a king then sure.
I don't remember being distracted by the world at all. Watching me on TV? Yes I go on TV sometimes, but make no mistake about it, it's not for greed or limelight. If I get a chance to speak to people about trees, I am all in! My goals for this are simple- Raise awareness for the value and beauty of our trees, the need to hire pros to care for them, explain how we are highly trained and professional, and share safety with my arborist family. That's it. Any time I can speak to one of these topics I am all in. It's simple for me. I can see why you don't see that and why you have the views you do, but don't get it twisted. I care nothing for notoriety except for mutual respect among my peers and for trying to show my industry in a good light like my mentors before me have taught me to do.
Now it's time for my morning workout and then a great day of climbing. Johnny and everyone reading this- Make it a great day!