The old phrase about the difficulty of turning a very large ship, such as an oil tanker, has been repeated many times. What nobody seems to consider is the effort required to get teething moving in the first place. I became aware of the relevance of this today, as in different aspects of my life … Read more
After today’s visit to the climbing wall in Leeds I am convinced that there is a potential space in the market for a new TV series. It would be positioned somewhere between Last of the Summer Wine and Cliffhanger. but perhaps with some elements of that wonderful film Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. There would have … Read more
After a lay-off of I don’t know how long, my friend Andy and I managed to get out for a proper climb in the open air today. I’m sure that we both experienced a tremendous sense of relief and refreshment. (We do actually climb, and don’t just talk about it!) Our destination was a crag … Read more