A thought came to mind after climbing at Smiths Beach yesterday, of reversing the situation from several weeks back. Climbing two days on the trot, but this time hitting Welly Dam on the second day. It is a bit cheeky for Howsie to head out on consecutive mornings, as it takes him away from hisContinue reading “Regretting your choices”
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Undecided
There are many theories about the meaning and origins of ‘two is company, three’s a crowd’, which was first recorded in 1670s by John Ray in his collection of English Proverbs. Digging deeper a Spanish twist exists as a slight variation with compañía de tres no vale res, which directly translates to ‘a company ofContinue reading “Undecided”
Numero uno
After much of the landscape had a good soaking over Friday and Saturday, delivering well over half of the total March average, Craig was keen to risk an atmospheric climb. As mentioned in my last post the winds hadn’t picked up at all. However, the clouds still hung heavy and showers were still about. WilyabrupContinue reading “Numero uno”
Clash of the Titans
For those old enough to remember when the original film came out in 1981. It’s more engaging story and the iconic cinematography of the day means it well and truly trumps the modern 2010 remake. The newer film heavily relied on CGI for impact, taking away from the plot and resulting in a cookie cutterContinue reading “Clash of the Titans”
The right place
Fortunately during my wander round Crooked Brook on Wednesday I came across a female Milky Flower Spider (Zygometis xanthogaster). At a hefty 6.5 to 8mm, as opposed to a mere 2.5 to 3mm the males can reach, I was able to get a somewhat reasonable image. These spiders can be found in a vast arrayContinue reading “The right place”
Nature’s medicine
The car remained in the driveway since returning from my climb with Howsie and Craig on Monday. Having forewarned them I had brought an unwanted guest back from Lisa and my travels they said they were happy to take the gamble and get out with me. It took a greater hold after that trip andContinue reading “Nature’s medicine”
A sensory overload
I saw things had changed when I checked my phone at 4:15am, which was my designated time to get up and ready for a proposed cruisy climb on the coast with Rongy. His body clock had been thrown out by shift work and prevented him from managing to get much sleep, so he decided itContinue reading “A sensory overload”
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”
Snug as a bug
Due to Howsie having changed his job he is now working a five days a week. This has scuppered our geologically focused weekday excursions, which we were lucky to have enjoyed for quite some time. However, with the return of Rongy and Sarah from their near twenty months of travel, the chance to squeeze inContinue reading “Snug as a bug”
The icing on the cake
Another year has ticked over for Craig, and that can only mean one thing. It was time for a climb. It so happened that he had just come of his shift yesterday. Meaning he was in town, available, and keen as mustard. There is no need for the gifting of gizmos, gadgets, trinkets, or otherContinue reading “The icing on the cake”
Sandbagged 