I’ve abseiled only in fine weather and I’ve a good head for heights, but even so, it’s still a nerve-jangling moment as you go over that edge … and when it’s just you on the end of the ropes, even 50ft can seem like a very long way …
By the way … wonderful photograph of a terrified human being. Did closing your eyes help? :o)
It was fine. It started out absolutely throwing it down, but improved later on.
Heaven preserve me from parents who never want their children to fail at anything, though.
“He can’t have a prize because he didn’t hit the bean bag.”
“He nearly did.”
“Not even close. He hardly tried.”
“He’s only 6 years old.”
“That angelic little girl’s only three and she went at it like an demented troll …”
Hi Pip, got your message but I can’t track down your email anywhere! I’ve put a “Contact Me” button on my blog profile so you can send me your address privately. Jess x
Moira Says:
Well done that woman!
I’ve abseiled only in fine weather and I’ve a good head for heights, but even so, it’s still a nerve-jangling moment as you go over that edge … and when it’s just you on the end of the ropes, even 50ft can seem like a very long way …
By the way … wonderful photograph of a terrified human being. Did closing your eyes help? :o)
Phillipa Says:
Hi Moira
How did Splatte Ye Ratte go?
Moira Says:
It was fine. It started out absolutely throwing it down, but improved later on.
Heaven preserve me from parents who never want their children to fail at anything, though.
“He can’t have a prize because he didn’t hit the bean bag.”
“He nearly did.”
“Not even close. He hardly tried.”
“He’s only 6 years old.”
“That angelic little girl’s only three and she went at it like an demented troll …”
etc, etc, etc, …
Duckface Says:
Good effort what a trooper (or should that be troopette LOL) !!
Looks like fun in a mad and frenzied way 🙂 and the photo’s are excellent, you do look at home in those togs !
A well deserved glass of wine
DF x
Jessica Says:
Congrats, Pip! Not sure I could have done it 🙂
Jude D Says:
Pip
Well done you!
Even Abba would have called you a Super Trooper.
Jude D
Jessica Says:
Hi Pip, got your message but I can’t track down your email anywhere! I’ve put a “Contact Me” button on my blog profile so you can send me your address privately. Jess x
Michelle Says:
What fantastic photos! 🙂 I remember the first time I went over the edge of a cliff, I was praying the ropes would hold. Thankfully they did!
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