Monthly Archives: September 2010

Amazon and WHSmiths a Double Edged Sword

I have for lack of a better been thrown to the lion’s, and they are two heavy weight of the retail world and they have me and other writers and publishers by the balls. On the one hand everyone uses … Continue reading

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Never Believe A Stranger!

Well, having asked someone at the crag what grade a route was I got a rather convincing answer that the route was F7b+, I then thought the route was way too easy. Having looked on the UKC logbooks it turned … Continue reading

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Final Prep and Finally Packed!!!

Well I had a flurry of activity today, where I finally got all the kit that I hope we’ll need into the bags ready for travelling States Side. So I feel ready to go now, although I had to go … Continue reading

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Heat training in Portland

I went to Portland today with a few friends from my old school. It was good to catch up and see these guys getting psyched for climbing. We went to the cuttings and it was ferociously hot, which is a … Continue reading

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Book Update: Due 20th Sept

Well, I had some contact from the publisher in the last couple of days, and it seems like there has been a delay at the printers, and the book will now be due on the 20th September. Great for you … Continue reading

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OMG i’v gn n nrolled on Twatter

Well due in part to my departure and travels I have decided to sign up for twitter, just incase all I can manage to write is 140 characters. My guess is that I will not update this that much but … Continue reading

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Final Day done, bring on the beer!

Well I have finished my final days work teaching some guys from a christian outdoor centre that is based somewhere flat, they were a good bunch of lads with a love for climbing. Which is good to see because they … Continue reading

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One more day of graft…

Its official I have one more day of work before I head off to Bournemouth for a week before heading state side for a few weeks of climbing before heading south to work again. It must be my first holiday … Continue reading

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Review: Climbing Great Buildings BBC2

My housemate tipped me off about this new series, I tuned in expected to see some Alain Robert esque film of Lucy Creamer soloing a few of the classic building of the UK. Sadly I was disappointed, as in reality … Continue reading

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What is Acceptable Risk?

I have just read part of a inquest statement into the sudden death of a teenager in gorge. The full report is here, and makes interesting reading for anyone engaging in activities that include ‘jumping’ into water. I would see … Continue reading

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