21 August, 2006

For those that missed last Saturday or can’t remember, here’s a diary of events:

• As planned, I lead Brisbane Bitter. Decided to solo up to the 1st 4m bolt. And as predicted I fell on the crux, three times! The first was a 4m whipper and the others were uneventful. All I remember of the first fall is the rock face rushing past me and then the rope going tight taking my weight before I slammed into the wall. No time to do anything, not even to enjoy the ride It was a forth time lucky attempt to pass through the crux to the desperate 5th bolt placement.
• Unfortunately we did not have enough climbers to setup on the proposed filming locations. Chris belayed me and Matt was in charge of the photography. He caught the whippers on film and took a few happy snaps. Thanks for the filming Matt!
• Matt and Amy had a go on Anonymous which lived up to its hard start reputation.
• The BBQ started late. The park was so busy! Had quite a few of us for the BBQ (10 hungry people).
• By 8ish most of us headed back to the ‘gabba for the cards night where the Whytey Bros. and Steeley met us. Matt mixed several Lychee “Hollywoods” cocktails before the cards began. Chris the Red Shark cleaned up in both tournaments ($100 profit). The Whytey Bros. had a carton of beer between them and Paul “all in” Steele drank a half bottle of Scotch. I’m sure this contributed to their early losses. Funny how the Red Shark was the only one not drinking.

Thanks for a great night.