the delights of the blogosphere

Several different blogs now have either deleted my comments of decided not to show them. I gather I'm not a big enough name, not one of the right people, or I don't say the right things. Sod it. This isn't the school playground and I shall continue to say what I like where I like, whether it ends up on show or not. But come to think of it, I did that in the playground too.

More heavy gardening again today, several hours. No wonder my back's getting stronger.

Better

Climbed at Redhill with K. This was the first time for a while that I was definitely better. Still not as good as I was about 6 weeks ago though which bugs me but I guess I'll get (back) there. It was hardly a glorious high. Anyway. Today went really well for a while, until I came off a route where there was a big swing. Those scare me, for no good reason - and this time I kicked a woman as I swung out. She was belaying opposite. Clearly I shouldn't have been on the route in the circumstances. I apologised profusely and checked she was ok but she wasn't pleased. I felt awful. The next swingy route I tried, I came straight down again when I felt insecure on it.

Had a go at some exercises when I got back but way too tired for them. Will try again maybe tomorrow afternoon.

Keeping the gardening down on climbing days definitely helps.

Wall

Quick note about yesterday at the wall, Redhill with K. Started badly - found stuff I could do last week just wasn't happening. I'd just eaten a huge meal and I was tired from several hours in the garden. Disappointing though. Then it got much better: I got up a route first go that I'd never tried before, over hanging and a bit odd, but nice holds - all very positive but it needed more arm strength than I used to have. The last move I couldn't reach with the hand on that side, then suddenly it occurred to me to try the other hand - and I got it. K did very well again.

Spoke to Harvey who recommends Bowles for outdoors - says it's only £1.80, a parking charge. He also considers it good that there's a loo and they mow the grass. It's not Wimbledon centre court... still, I'll give it a go.

A lot to do now in 2 weeks. Did loads in the garden again today; must remember to do less before climbing; I'm hoping though that the extra work will help for fitness. Dunno.

Climbing this weekend got cancelled. It's a pain but I hope we climb in 2 weeks' time instead.