People are already thinking ab…
People are already thinking about #Christmas #adventures and booking me with #gift vouchers. http://t.co/yCf2HmQd hmm how do I wrap myself?
GCSE climbing today. Thankfull…
GCSE climbing today. Thankfully it’s dry but chilly. Wonder if the group will take the warm clothes suggested? Teens know best!
Can somebody explain why some …
Can somebody explain why some knots have several names and some names of knots can mean totally different things.? Confused?
Feel for teachers today. Not i…
Feel for teachers today. Not impressed by the attitude and behaviour I have seen recently from older school kids.
Blowing a hooley here in the #…
Blowing a hooley here in the #peakdistrict Will need to be extra careful near #climbing crag edges whilst teaching. But it’s sunny galore!
Interesting few days of work. …
Interesting few days of work. Teaching GCSE and BTEC #adventure #activities. Lots of showing and talking so I’m wrapping up warm.
Tip: “fear is the mind killer”…
Tip: “fear is the mind killer” as a #coach help clients focus on the goal as opposed to the “what if”. Where the mind goes the body follows.
Tip: The #outdoors pushes peop…
Tip: The #outdoors pushes people’s limits. When people are frightened, give instructions clearly and in 3 words or less. Eg “do this now”
Morning world having a very ra…
Morning world having a very rare Saturday off! But this evening going to a fancy dress murder mystery party! How to play obnoxious yank?
What a nice surprise. Today’s …
What a nice surprise. Today’s advanced guided caving customer http://t.co/wrxoE0YS has said thankyou with a very nice bottle of whiskey :0)
I designate caving as kill or …
I designate caving as kill or cure for any little coughs and splutters. Either cures you or puts you in bed properly.
Morning world. Carbing up for …
Morning world. Carbing up for a big days caving. So it’s two breakfasts and lots of fluids too.
A plan is a list of things I’m…
A plan is a list of things I’m not gonna do. Adapt improvise overcome. Gonna be another interesting day tomorrow. Guess that’s what I do!
Green shopping trip complete. …
Green shopping trip complete. No fossil fuels were used in my retail experience. Bit sweaty tho… In a good way!
Life is like music. Hold any n…
Life is like music. Hold any note too long, it eventually it just becomes noise. Listen to the changing notes and learn to dance to them.
Booked to guide one of the mos…
Booked to guide one of the most exclusive and guarded caves in the UK. Well…. Provide leadership and safety as others show the way. :0)
Things booking well ahead this…
Things booking well ahead this year. Have a feeling it’s going to be another busy exciting year. Already have SRT #caving courses booked
3 Canoes 3 Paddlers 3 Dogs on …
3 Canoes 3 Paddlers 3 Dogs on an Autumn day. Life is made up of experiences …. not possessions. http://t.co/uEe0gtYY
Excellent just secured 5 weeks…
Excellent just secured 5 weeks back to back work in canoes mountains and jungles. Off to meet groups soon. Wait till they get a load of me!
Splendid evening with @yrammy …
Splendid evening with @yrammy eating and drinking champagne, vintage port, Shiraz, chilli, profiteroles. Life is for living not saving!