Wall etc

I sorted out the money and booked my place on the class in Birmingham - and a bed for the night with friends, and a curry to say thank you.

Bought a book on Pilates. I'm not happy with the weights book I'm using - screwing up my back isn't good.

Paid for a 30 day pass at the wall - will cover Redhill and Crawley.

Emailed the lady from UKC and said I'd happily go to Weymouth some of the time; haven't heard back so maybe she's sorted.

Then: climbed with Kevin. Seem to be squarely placed on getting up or working on 5s now, and one 4 that we both agree is low-graded. There's a new blue I want to get up; need to keep moving smoothly and be bold but balancey on it. Also there's a green opposite I fancy - big reaches and slightly overhanging. That also needs boldness I think and maybe some more thoughtful footwork - features I bet... Didn't try the magenta one this time. Managed to get the crossing-over bit on the lilacs (interesting how hard it is to do a route a better way once I've learned a way that just works).

Best moment: getting up the purple 5 on the slopey slab that used to feel just impossible. That was lots of rock-overs. V chuffed with that (thought it is several months since it seemed impossible).

I seem to be getting better each week just now and I know I'm likely to plateau in a bit. Tempting to think I'll worry about that when it happens, but before then I'd like to get some good habits in place.