I've not climbed since the Monday before lockdown. I'm going climbing today though. Socially distant as much as possible, hand gel etc.I don't blame those who have been out, I understand the need. As someone who has suffered severe depression in part due to inability to climb, I get it.
Quote from: Andy F on May 13, 2020, 08:23:33 amI've not climbed since the Monday before lockdown. I'm going climbing today though. Socially distant as much as possible, hand gel etc.I don't blame those who have been out, I understand the need. As someone who has suffered severe depression in part due to inability to climb, I get it.I'm still in two minds about climbing now. As someone working with patients, some with the virus I think that people who have carried on climbing during the lockdown so far should have a cold look at their priorities in life, and why being an amateur rock climber is more important than social responsibility. I'm not going to start tearing into people for it, it just makes me feel sad about human nature. That's just how I feel.
Andy - re your FB post I think posting for partners for sport climbing seems like a step too far just yet.
I understand your position Toby. I'm balancing the risk to my family against my own needs. If I take as many precautions as possible then is going to the crag any less dangerous than the shops? Given how many times I've seen people (particularly old dears) pick things up and then put them back, is holding onto a piece of rock that, in all likelihood, hasn't been touched for 8 weeks going to have the virus on it? Highly improbable.
Quote from: shark on May 13, 2020, 09:33:44 amAndy - re your FB post I think posting for partners for sport climbing seems like a step too far just yet.Why? I've been completely open about it. It's not difficult to stick to a 2m distance outside, follow the precautions etc. Like many people I've stuck to the rules and will continue to do so. Like many others I've not got a wall at home, only a fingerboard.While I've been using it, regularly and to my benefit, it's not climbing.I know you think it too soon Shark, but I'm still now within my rights to go out.
I know you think it too soon Shark, but I'm still now within my rights to go out.
Quote from: Andy F on May 13, 2020, 09:42:29 amI know you think it too soon Shark, but I'm still now within my rights to go out.It’s not going out that I’m picking up on. It’s the posting for randoms to climb with on the internet that I was picking up on
If the situation changes, if it starts to harm climbing, or others, I'll change.
If I had another option, I'd take it,
Are mine any less valid or breaking any of the guidelines?
I wasted too long writing that, so unless someone says something interesting I'm out.
So.. see you later Alex
See you tonight