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The rambling buoy

It’s often not the accomplishment of the climbs for me, but the journey. That includes the approach or walk into the crag, and then back out. Going up the routes of choice is almost a bonus. And for really big crags, which we lack locally, the descent is also great fun. Howsie and I plannedContinue reading “The rambling buoy”

The blue armada

Orchid season is great for encouraging me to get out for a few more walks than I would normally. I let that slip last week, so made a conscious effort to refocus my life to work balance, managing to get out for a wander three times. This was made in part easier by having slightlyContinue reading “The blue armada”

Showing their true colours

I won’t lie and I steered the ship to my advantage today. This resulted in a fourth trip, on the trot, out to rock starting with a walk towards Wilyabrup. I would have headed out solo if no one else was keen, but David was and was also happy to risk the weather. Having climbedContinue reading “Showing their true colours”

Keeping it short

There has been no time for a wander during the week. Stuff kept getting in the way, plus the weather has been somewhat meh. Today was again forecast to be pretty average. It started that way, and we were hit by pounding rain and hail with thunder booming in the background: But I needed toContinue reading “Keeping it short”

Blink and you miss it

In thinking of themes for this post, The Gambler keeps going through my head for this post. I felt the lyrics from the songs chorus were apt for various moments during Friday mornings foray to our rocky coastal playground. There were times we needed to know when to hold ’em, fold ’em, walk away, andContinue reading “Blink and you miss it”

Place your bets

Things are heating up, and the number of images popping up on the orchid Teams chat group at work are increasing. Josh and Elspeth managed another lunchtime wander late last week and found a few more in flower. But it was an image taken by Josh’s young son, it seems that his whole family enjoyContinue reading “Place your bets”

Winter surprises

It has been an unusually long spell since I’ve been on the sharp end of a rope. Being just shy of a month. While winter took a while to getting going, it is fully here and feeling like a winter of the old days. That is no bad thing for the environment. It does howeverContinue reading “Winter surprises”

Better luck next time

With a break from the rain upon us, which coincided with the weekend, it was time to make use of our great outdoor playground. On Saturday morning the swell was having a break from resembling a washing machine, providing for a more relaxed bob for Lisa and the rest of the Peppy Plungers. I’m notContinue reading “Better luck next time”

Orchid spikes

Apologies for those that may have been wondering where I was hiding over the last two weeks. It is a rarity for me not to sit down at my keyboard for a fortnight. I certainly wasn’t out on rock, nor wandering out bush. Not due to injuries or illnesses, but because Lisa and I gotContinue reading “Orchid spikes”

Taking a rain check

You may recall Howsie was considering not climbing on Friday this week. However, once the boys had left for school he found himself home alone, with Nadia out until mid-morning. Indicating to me that he may crack on with a bit of gardening, I planted a seed of my own. Suggesting we could spend anContinue reading “Taking a rain check”