Well I have been a busy boy so far this week. I managed to sell my van that required me to clean it for the first time in three years! I have also managed to enjoy some of this summer weather we are enjoying at the moment. With ascents of Cemetry Gates, Left Wall, Ribstone crack (Twice in as many days as I got some one to lead it on a rock improver course), Elidor and Skylon.
I also managed a quick Slate hit one afternoon as well. In between I have done a bit of work. I worked my last two days for the Brenin this Saturday and Sunday. I had the graveyard shift of the only 5.30 session on the sunday night. I managed to hold in my emotions, as I have worked there as a freelancer for five years, and have been there most weeks. It will seem weird moving on to another centre in another country, but I am looking forward to the change and the challenge.
I have to say that I was quite sad leaving the Brenin on both Sunday and Wednesday, as it is not only the work, but more importantly to me the other instructors and staff at the centre. At the moment I feel like I am leaving my freinds. However the world is a small place, not as small as Llanberis but one thing I know is that however long I am away for the village will hardly change, people will still be going to work, the kids will be going to school or nursery.
I saw my friends kids today, it was some of their firsts days at school, they are all growing up so quickly. I know I am going to miss them as well.
Anyway I must get back to packing, as I have two places to store some stuff, a small place at a friends where my computer and other important stuff can live and stay dry, and another place in a shed, that will house less important stuff. I am toying with the idea of throwing all my clothes away, as some of the t-shirts I have could be carbon dated due to their age.
Anyway, trying to work out what to take with me when I need a rack, rope (one single or two doubles?) and other climbing gear, as well as a some clothes. Any advice on what not to take and what I should consider essential would be greatly appreciated!
On top of all this I am waiting to see the first real copy of my book that should be about late this week or next week.