I also tried out my new climbing shoes. The house has a rock wall in one of the bedrooms so I could give them a test run. Of course, I have no idea how to climb, but the climbing cutie instructor had given me a few tips over the phone before I left for Bend. I was hoping to do this when no one was around, but the kids were in there and suddenly the camera started flashing behind me. Lots of heckling from the crowd! Not that I expected any less which is why I was hoping to try this alone!
In spite of my fear of heights, I made it to the ceiling. Not that high, but as climbing cutie emailed me last night after I emailed him a few pics, "Bueno! Everyone starts somewhere." Climbing down was much harder than going up. There was more than a moment's hesitation both times I reached the top. I'm hoping to buy the rest of my gear on our way home on Thursday. We drive right past Smith Rocks which I hear is a fantastic place to rock climb. Once I have everything on my list, it will be time for lessons. I can't wait!Today we're back on the mountain skiing. More snow fell overnight so there should be lots of powder. My cat Spirit will be getting her I131 treatment. Later, I'll post the link so you can see her in the hospital. They have web cams so you can see the cats.
Is anyone watching any good television? I feel so disconnected from the TV world since I haven't turned mine on in weeks.
Link for the day: Bus riding kitty! Cute story about a cat who takes the bus to shops, one of which is a fish & chips shop. Sounds like a pretty sharp kitty to me!
5 comments:
You're a far braver woman than I... I don't even like step ladders! Looks like you're having a wonderful time :-)
One of the playgrounds the kids like has a rock-climbing-like feature. Mine love it. Me? I'm not fond of heights! You did good and will get better with practice! WTG!
You're braver than I am, too. Heights never used to bother me. Then on a trip to the Grand Canyon (which didn't bother me), we stopped at a nearby place called the Little Colorado River Gorge. Two miles (okay, that's an exaggeration, it's actually only 1000-1500 feet deep) straight down. Scared the daylights out of me. And heights have bothered me ever since.
Oh, and the closest REI store to me is in St. Louis which is about 300 miles away. So no cute climbing guys for me. :)
I want a cute climbing guy!!!!! *wahhhhhh*
Hope Spirit will be okay with her treatment.
And look at you, rock climin' momma. WhooHoo!
Yes, I've signed up for the conference, now if I can only find a roommate. Are you going to be there?
Thanks all! Yes, it was fun.
Skiing today was great! Rose did amazing. Full report tomorrow. I'm wiped tonight and still need to write.
Yes, Bailey, I am going to Dallas in July. I already have a roomie though. Maybe you could post on one of the RWA loops and see. There used to be a roommate board that someone ran, but I can't remember who!
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