Chaplog tries hard In which an ageing climber comes to terms with life closer to the ground.

Jacob’s ladder – I think it is Andy preparing for ordination that made me look at this picture and select the title for this post

Andy and I had a ride that rid us of the rigours of the week, some might ask why one would have to put oneself through that degree of pain to clear the head. It works for us.

I forgot my camera but Andy remembered his.

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Descending from the Shooter’s cabin near Hayfield – Snowy conditions!

Our customary ride early in the near year was near forgotten with the departure of Steve to New Zealand. A reminder from Steve ensured that Andy and I got out for a ride. We had not reached the Grouse Inn before we met the Police and smashed cars that had collided on the black ice. As we took a photograph we were told that the cameras could be confiscated and we were forbidden to publish the photograph.

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Sarah and Isabel with new friend

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