Sponsored Abseil

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    I-S Good Evening.... Infidel

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    Being either foolhardy or gullible or both, I've signed up to do a sponsored abseil in april. Proceeds will go to a Sri Lankan children's charity for Tsunami relief, and I have to raise a minimum of £100. The abseil is being organised by Oldham Mountain Rescue Team, and the "target" is the Municipal Offices in Rochdale, which is 60m high.

    Needless to say I will be taking a change of underwear, and hopefully someone else will be taking a camera.

    So, here's a new thing. Since web commerce is now so widespread, how about online sponsoring? I have a paypal account, and I will personally cover all paypal fees incurred as part of the donation I will make.

    Any pledges? And anyone local wanting to take part I can send you an application form.
     
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    domfjbrown live & breathe psy-trance

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    I'm doing one for the RNIB on 19 March myself - did one last November and it was scarey as f***, but that was a) 'cos it was pitch black (I did a night-time one) and b) my rope got caught up halfway down, so I couldn't go up OR down for about a year (probably about 10 seconds really!) - it was one hell of a buzz. You're gonna love it!

    I look like a right tool - probably 'cos I was (almost literally) soiling myself with terror... Climbing over that wall was the scariest part by the way.
     

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    I-S Good Evening.... Infidel

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    Yeah, the beginning is the worst bit. I've abseiled off a bridge and down rockfaces before, but not for a long time...
     
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    pack your sponsorship form next week - i'm sure i can rustle up a couple of quid for you.
     
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    I-S Good Evening.... Infidel

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    Hopefully I'll get the official form in time. Otherwise I can note down on paper and transfer to the form later.
     
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    lordsummit moderate mod

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    Coo my message hasn't appeared.
    I'll chip in with a tenner, and I'll turn up and take some piccies for the forum, so long as I'm free. Have you got a date?
     
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    I-S Good Evening.... Infidel

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    Sunday 17th april
     
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    I-S Good Evening.... Infidel

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    Now have a time too... my descent should be between 10:30 and 11:30 am on the sunday.
     
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    good luck and dont fall :).
     
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    I hope you'll be wearing your ZG Tee-shirt, and don't stain it!
     
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    I-S Good Evening.... Infidel

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    Haven't actually got that one....

    Was wondering though. Do I wear my Zetex Acoustar shirt? Or the Zetex Lead2Win shirt? Or a Vivadi top? Or one of any number of tshirts from places I've never worked...

    Or would that be rather sad?
     
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    well if it doesnt warm up by april you might want to think about the jumper your gonna wear rather then teeshirt.

    either that or wear something non Politicly Corect if possible :D
     
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    I-S Good Evening.... Infidel

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    I can't quite see streaking an abseil... those harnesses chafe :eek: :yikes:
     
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    TonyL Club Krautrock Plinque

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    Note to self: Don't walk past Municipal Buildings on Sun 17th April without protective headgear.

    Tony.

    PS I'll fling in a fiver if you survive.
     
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    I think a bump is needed as this is fast approaching. Come on chaps this is a very worthy cause
     
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    I-S Good Evening.... Infidel

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    And it's done. Lordsummit can verify as he was good enough to stand out in a rather chilly rochdale for ages while things were sorted out, and then during my rather slow descent.

    Those who have pledged something, let me know how you wish to pay (cheque or paypal best).
     
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    lordsummit moderate mod

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    Yep he did do it, and very brave he was too! I've some pictures which I'll post when I have a spare hour or so, it seems to take me forever to do them, and I'll post links when I've done so.
     
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    Isaac, well done mate.

    Let me know your PayPal address and I'll send you £10 by funds transfer :)

    Regards

    Hex
     
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    Dom, you look alarmingly like Jonathan Ross in that picture:

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    -- Ian
     
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    Isaac, you are in funds, Sir. :D
     
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