[tomtom]

Like Mufasa on Pride Rock.

Whilst its drizzling....

[teestub]

[iain]

Massive YYFY in that we've just completed on a house (not far from Widdop / Earl).

Brilliant 

[cheque]

I discovered today that I can hang one-armed from a jug again. Not an impressive feat for most of you wads but I haven’t been able to do it since my shoulders atrophied a few years back so I’m well chuffed.

[Oldmanmatt]

Actually managed to impress my kids.

They were dithering over jumping Big Mac:



(Not us, random YouTube of it)

I was along to “supervise” (read: rescue diver), but bored with the dithering I jumped fully clothed.

My Merril sandals exploded and I bruised my left testicle (defo wetsuit next time).

Worth it for their faces.

Only my eldest son followed me (and it was almost instantly), but I’ll get ‘em all off it soon.

[colin8ll]

Nice one

[Paul B]

but bored with the dithering I jumped fully clothed.

Many moons ago I convinced Nat to drive down to the DWS festival. She didn't climb but I convinced her (somehow) that she'd have a good time (party in a quarry  ) even if we did have to spend two nights sleeping in her Ford Ka (the first night we were woken up by the Police telling us they'd had reports of a flasher on the loose).

About halfway through the first day at Conner Cove she asked how hard it was to climb back up to which I replied it was easy, forgetting she didn't climb at all. The next thing I knew she strode through the various blokes who were dithering and just stepped off. I promptly followed and then realised that we both needed to get back up. Thankfully Ste Mac had fixed a line and someone had a GriGri and harness so I clipped her on and soloed up next to her. I can still remember somewhere near the top her asking "I'm scared, can I hold on to you" 

I think her first true DWS was traversing (read falling) into Diablo in Mallorca (some years later). She's not keen on DWS these days for some reason  . I keep telling her that Freeborn Man and the Conger are routes she really ought to do as they're that good but she generally gets a bit sweary.

Massive YYFY in that we've just completed on a house (not far from Widdop / Earl).

Parts 2 and 3 of this:
We've just exchanged on the old property. I'm massively financially risk averse so this period has been a little stressful (where's Room 101 as my Solicitor can either get in there, or the sea for the unnecessary stress caused at times) and I'm now  . The new house is turning out to be really great already. Touch wood, the dog hasn't vomited once.

I also finally sat my Chartered Professional Review on Monday. It's one of those things that its very easy to say the wrong thing (think H&S) in the interview (or not say something that needed saying as despite the huge written submission, it's judged on the day) and subsequently fluff it. I'd by lying if I said I haven't been putting it off for this reason. God knows what the result will be but I'm immensely glad it's done (even if I need to sit again in the future). 

[Oldmanmatt]

Well done, I feel your relief.
I was incredibly lucky, in March.
I was expecting to have to sit a  renewal oral for my Certificate of Competence, which is an utter bitch. Much like a Commercial Pilot, there is certification that must be renewed everyfive years (Fire Fighting, Sea Survival, Survival Craft and Rescue boat operation and Medical Care), but if you’ve not put in the required time at sea, you cannot renew without the full f’ing oral. The MCA examiners are evil and it’s one on one with no appeal.
I spent thousands and months studying and doing courses in Southampton and Glasgow to get up to speed on new developments and (massively) regulations, the actual engineering not being an issue, because the MCA review of my last seven years (since CoC lapsed) said I had to.
In the end, after finishing the last course, when I applied, they renewed it with examination!
(Probably because I’d attended the courses).
Bullet dodged.

[Nibile]

I've just been informed that I won a scholarship for the master I completed this past February.
Bring on that new leather jacket.
 
 
 

[andy popp]

Many congrats Lore, that's a real YYFY!

[Nibile]

Many congrats Lore, that's a real YYFY!

You mean the jacket, innit?
 

[andy popp]

Of course!

[nik at work]

Nice wrk Lore 

[Nibile]

Cheers!

[tomtom]

Great news Lore.

[Paul B]

I also finally sat my Chartered Professional Review on Monday. It's one of those things that its very easy to say the wrong thing (think H&S) in the interview (or not say something that needed saying as despite the huge written submission, it's judged on the day) and subsequently fluff it. I'd by lying if I said I haven't been putting it off for this reason. God knows what the result will be but I'm immensely glad it's done (even if I need to sit again in the future). 

Well, what usually takes 3-6 months for an answer only took 2 weeks and I managed to pass. I had to get Nat to read the email ( ) as it's the usual:

"Dear Sir, please see the attached letter..."

Anyhow:

Sorry about monopolising this thread of late.

[tomtom]

Excellent Paul!

[nik at work]

I am sat in my lounge with my kids...


... for the first time in almost 5 months.

(I’m glossing over the fact that they are both engrossed in screens and largely ignoring me.... )

[Oldmanmatt]

Well done!

[Nibile]

 

[Motown]

Actually managed to impress my kids.

They were dithering over jumping Big Mac:



(Not us, random YouTube of it)

I was along to “supervise” (read: rescue diver), but bored with the dithering I jumped fully clothed.

My Merril sandals exploded and I bruised my left testicle (defo wetsuit next time).

Worth it for their faces.

Only my eldest son followed me (and it was almost instantly), but I’ll get ‘em all off it soon.

Granddaddy Mac next - running down approach path for maximum clearance 

[Oldmanmatt]

Actually managed to impress my kids.

They were dithering over jumping Big Mac:



(Not us, random YouTube of it)

I was along to “supervise” (read: rescue diver), but bored with the dithering I jumped fully clothed.

My Merril sandals exploded and I bruised my left testicle (defo wetsuit next time).

Worth it for their faces.

Only my eldest son followed me (and it was almost instantly), but I’ll get ‘em all off it soon.

Granddaddy Mac next - running down approach path for maximum clearance 

I looked at it.

Apparently, a certain amount of wisdom creeps into your subconscious with age, despite your best efforts.


That’s the excuse I’m sticking with, anyway...

[steveri]

Small boast (and warm-up territory to some folk) managed my first 7A last night in maybe 20 years - Ramp Eliminate, Helsby. Crimpy, balancy slopers on a leaning wall. We'll not mention the beached whale finish. No downgrades please.

Pretty much stopped climbing when my youngest was born (now 18) and did more cycling and running. Bumbling around again for 5 or 6 years, really enjoy a long half day on obscure r-man or Peak moorland, lots of mileage on 4s and 5s, with low 6s in a few goes. Guess I'm going to have to start trying harder

[tomtom]

Well done Steve. The non eliminate is tricky enough!

[slab_happy]

Finally FINALLY back in the Peak District and getting to climb again, after getting stuck in London during lockdown and essentially spending four months shut in a very small building on my own.