East Anglian get together, May 16th-17th

[cerneARB]

a few more.

[cerneARB]

Some of the weird and wonderfull wood show..carved greenmen and sculptures and some lovely old gypsy caravans.

[David oakman]

Sorry i did not make it today steve andy and justin mrs oakman would not let me out she wanted the garden done inbetween showers. the trouble is i am out next week as well:001_smile:

[Andy Collins]

Well, what can I add, except thanks to those for coming along and participating in the fun comp climb. Thanks to Liam (LSD) for his cooperation, and well done for retrieving the gear off the Plane in the pouring rain. Nice to see some brave souls travel along from London (Justin and family, Rich & family), and thank you all for leaving the beers and bar in my capable hands. The party atmosphere kicks off in the evening, once the punters have gone home, and drinks from the "Honesty bar" were enjoyed by many. Then we retired to a tipi for a welcome warm and listen to some "music" then back to get the fire going, chat into the wee small hours. The rain today spoiled the climbs, and dampened the spirit, nice to see testcricket01 & Giles Hill make the effort despite the miserable weather. Thanks once again everyone who turned out over the weekend, these get-togethers are a good way of socialising, picking up tips, and generally having fun, so why not go along to your nearest one next time:thumbup:

[Stephen Blair]

good on ya andy, catch you at the AA mate

[Jonesie]

Just got back had, a great time. The boy wants to be a tree surgeon now as he is apparently a "bear good" climber.

Good to put some more names to faces and have another beer with Andy.

I will get some of my pics up soon.

 

Who do I owe the Stein helmet to for the comp climb?

[Andy Collins]

I think (Steve has the final results) its MattyF, as no-one climbed today due to weather. I think Liam (LSD) deserves something for his climb, as he has never climbed against the clock, and against such formidable () opposition!! Well done Steve for setting the well-chosen targets, made it interesting to watch too.

[cerneARB]

Just got back had, a great time. The boy wants to be a tree surgeon now as he is apparently a "bear good" climber.

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he has got potential...hes good at being a yoyo...he said to me yesterday he would get passed that second limb...he didnt, il keep him to that next time i see him...good lad you got there Justin.

 

nice to see everyone new and old faces and watch you old hands climb...very inspiring to us less experinced boys.enjoyed the event..thanks to Andy and Steve for organising it.

[Giles Hill]

Thanks for the tree climbing lesson Steve, I really enjoyed the experience, even though all the strength from my arms was gone before I got 10ft up. I reckon it must be satisfying when it all comes naturally.

 

It was good to meet Jonsie, Jonsie Jnr and Andy C, briefly before the heavens opened...

[desired_affect]

Whens the next one then??? decided im not a terribly good or confident climber, but events like this are great