Making an ass of myself

With a wet weekend ahead and being unable to take Friday off, the option of an early morning before work climb was back on the cards.  Having the entire day off, Rongy who initiated the discussions decided to use his full day for more leisurely activities.  Howsie was still chomping at the bit, and thereContinue reading “Making an ass of myself”

A sticky ending

Over the last few weeks I’ve been sent images by Howsie and work Josh of their finds at more southerly places.  Coincidently they happen to have been from two of the places Lisa and I have visited this year, during our short weekend getaways.  The images were of course of orchids, and species that areContinue reading “A sticky ending”

Long in the tooth

After an amazing morning at Moses Rocks I intended to go for a wander to look for some orchids.  Not sure that I could top the mornings sights, I went anyway thinking the afternoons time in nature would be stunning in its own way.  In part urged to go being keen to head to aContinue reading “Long in the tooth”

The Christening

The timing was perfect.  Allowing me to pull over onto the verge and watch the sunrise, just before turning onto Wilyabrup Road.  This meant it would not be a first light start on rock.  Adrian had already hinted at being happy with a cruisy day, having been climbing at Bobs Hollow yesterday.  No prior plansContinue reading “The Christening”

Tipping the scales

With an extra day in hand to get into nature this working week, and considering I have not touched rock once in September, you may be surprised to hear that I opted not to climb today.  I could be pleased with myself for showing restrain in not going too hard, to avoid the risk ofContinue reading “Tipping the scales”

A complete unknown

Was I hoping that now spring had arrived, I might get away without catching one of the many bugs that have been going round.  I had done well despite people dropping like flies round me and Lisa’s best efforts by bringing bugs home for weeks on end.  But no, although not taking hold till FridayContinue reading “A complete unknown”