[nickreyner]

Nice one Dexter !!

[GCW]

Finally sent Vitruvian Man. First real 7C that isn't going to get downgraded by Doylo Greg in a couple of days 

Well done!

[Andy F]

Did you stick with the toehook?

I hope no faggotry was used in the ascent.

Good work Andy, not bad for someone who totally quit climbing and was never coming back ever a few years ago.

Yes, I stuck with the toehook. And no other faggotry was involved. And thank you, yet again, for reminding me that I totally quit. Because I couldn't improve 

[SA Chris]

I only like to point it out because at the time I said I knew you would be back. I recognise a lifer.

[mrjonathanr]

Finished my first (and very possibly last) marathon
3:36.25  Well chuffed!

Also have raised over £300 for the MS Society (my mum had it) - if anyone would like to chip in with a couple of quid it's a really worthwhile cause and every penny will help.
mrjonathanr's MS Society page
Thanks for reading!

[Muenchener]

Hung the BM 45s today. Only a couple of seconds, and firmly nestled, but still: never even felt close before.

[Sasquatch]

Finished my first (and very possibly last) marathon
3:36.25  Well chuffed!

Also have raised over £300 for the MS Society (my mum had it) - if anyone would like to chip in with a couple of quid it's a really worthwhile cause and every penny will help.
mrjonathanr's MS Society page
Thanks for reading!

Well Done!!!  and good time to boot!

[mrjonathanr]

Thanks Sasquatch - I know you're quite into your running from what you've posted. It was surprisingly fun!

[boulderingbacon]

good effort on the marathon thats a good time! also did my first 7A on grit this weekend(the nose at burbage) which is quite an achievement as im usually rubbish on grit.

[GCW]

Finished my first (and very possibly last) marathon

Yeah, that's what they all say.  Then there's just another marathon or two......

[mrjonathanr]

Boulderingbacon: Thanks and well done- they can be tricky beasts!

GCW: I know, and the Manchester one is actually much flatter....

[GCW]

I did Manchester this year, I'd said I'd like to do one marathon in my life.  The weather was horrendous, there were sections of ankle deep water on the back roads and deep mud through Dunham Massey.  The course for 2013 seems to avoid these aweful sections.

A friend of ours is doing the Bolton Iron Man next year, so I'm tagging along with some of his training events- I suspect I'll be doing Manchester next year.  I've entered the last three races of the Night Runner series too, look great fun.  He wants us to do the Rivington 26, from the Montane series- not entered that yet, I'm in two minds.

And then back to bouldering once I've built my board........

[andy popp]

Just received a new blood donor card - gold to mark my 50th donation!Not coming here to brag (OK, I'm a bit pleased with myself, didn't realize I was approaching that number) so much as to urge anyone who hasn't yet to check out whether they can donate - only 5% of people able to donate actually do so. Its a small thing that can make a big difference.

[Jaspersharpe]

Good arrows Andy. I've been slack with donating recently but once I'm over this shitty illness I'm going to make an appointment asap.

Everyone should do this.

[boulderingbacon]

another none bouldering yyfy i ran a pb at stroud half today of 1hour 34 its inspired me to start training now to break the magic 1.30 mark.

[Will Hunt]

My blood ain't good enough for the NHS apparently. Imagine!

[slackline]

Good work reaching 50 donations Andy.

I try and go every three months or so, but I've got to wait a bit before I can donate again having spent time in South America this year.

I feel its useful for me to donate as I'm O-negative which is the universal blood type that anyone can receive.

[SA Chris]

My blood ain't good enough for the NHS apparently. Imagine!

Me neither. Used to donate regularly in SA but my African residence means NHS won't touch it. Hopefully my organs wil still be useful.

[Gritlad]

Great effort on 50, how many years was that?  Only given 3 (out of a possible 3, medal please) nowhere near as bad as some people think.

[robertostallioni]

My blood ain't good enough for the NHS apparently. Imagine!

Me neither. Used to donate regularly in SA but my African residence means NHS won't touch it. Hopefully my organs wil still be useful.

well, you've proved it works. 

[andy popp]

Great effort on 50, how many years was that? 

I've been giving platelets for a while now; these can be given monthly making it quicker to rack up the numbers. Good effort on the 3 out of 3. Would be great if someone decides to check it out this week, you can simply drop into most donor centres.

[fatdoc]

Being a platelet donor is very very special... U save lives every time u donate. I am so impressed... Not in wayward fatdoc sort of a way.... But  a very real u save lives sort of a way.

 

[lukeh]

Congratulations on the 50th!

you can simply drop into most donor centres.

Not sure where you are donating, but thought I'd say that at least in Bristol this is becoming harder to do, although they will of course try and fit everyone in. If your donation is at all premeditated give the blood number (0300 123 23 23) a ring and book in - they're possibly the most helpful call centre I've had the pleasure of using! It removes the queuing as well so you can make an ultra speedy deposit .

and to remove the need for a  - I got my first non dyno 7B on Saturday - Zippy's traverse - YYFY!

[SA Chris]

My blood ain't good enough for the NHS apparently. Imagine!

Me neither. Used to donate regularly in SA but my African residence means NHS won't touch it. Hopefully my organs wil still be useful.

well, you've proved it works. 

Works for me anyway. I'm high risk apparently.

[andy popp]

you can simply drop into most donor centres.

Not sure where you are donating, but thought I'd say that at least in Bristol this is becoming harder to do, although they will of course try and fit everyone in. If your donation is at all premeditated give the blood number (0300 123 23 23) a ring and book in - they're possibly the most helpful call centre I've had the pleasure of using! It removes the queuing as well so you can make an ultra speedy deposit .

and to remove the need for a  - I got my first non dyno 7B on Saturday - Zippy's traverse - YYFY!

Good call Luke, hopefully someone will give them a call today 

Fine effort on Zippy's too.