South Africa, N7 Clanwilliam: Internet connection issues.

Hi all.

I am alive and kicking.

Sorry, I haven't made any post yet. Please stay tune. I am experiencing severe difficulties trying to buy an access to broadband. All I can say is don't take the internet for granted.

Have fun and keep pulling.

chapter 20: The end is the beginning.

For any road trip to begin, another one must end.

After two months of pulling hard, my body is used and abused. As much as I want to keep squeezing, my muscles are disagreeing.

This is the last post before I head up North somewhere along the end of the coming weekend. Looking forward to enjoy shushi and BEvERageS with all of you.

Chapter 19: Super hot Tony!

Tony, you rock!


This is Tony sending High Brow(V8) on the very last try of the very last day of the 'Bishop 2008 take over' tour. By the way, there is no hands spotting not because we are too lazy or don't like Tony, nop, it's because he is way above all of them. Ya, it's that high! This line gets two flying hearts in the guidebook.

What can't be seen on the video is Eric, Seonaid, Jeff and myself all sweating bullets with every attempts and failures. Tony, I have to brake it to you: You were soo happy to send but we were more happy then you.

It was good to have you around guys. I really hope that you are already planning the 'Bishop 2009 take over' tour.

Chapter 18: fire bombs and poi poi.

Finaly, ladies and gentlemens, I was able to do some uploading.

Presenting to you the lovely kerie - see chapter 14 - spinning Poi Poi for you.




This is one video to look at. I told you about fire bombs, well, here it is.

Very simple to do: You need cooking oil, a burning fire, water and someone crazy. With Dom around - see chapter 14 -, the list was complete.

As soon as little Louis-Felix went to bed, J.T. couldn’t helped it and triggered the process with the now famous through town: "Let's blow some shit up". With Jessie as are resident expert in the field, the plan got executed to perfection. The result was quite entertaining.

Stay tuned, Tony sending High Brow is scheduled for the next post.

Chapter 17: Burning...

This is a view from the Pit of the Table Lands with the pasture in front of it burning.

During the weekend, it was the Bishop trout fishing derbie. Some wise fisherman, lover of nature and the great outdoors decided to 'dispose' of his nicotine distributing device. It all burned, all of it: 150 acres.




Despite laws, signs, warnings and fires, millions are still throwing the cigarette but. Next time you see a smoker being stupid at you crag, say something. Remember, it could be your climbing/hunting/biking/running spot that gets closed down or burned out as a result of irresponsible behaviors.

Chapter 16: Once again...it will snow.

Due to very cold temperatures, we’ve been forced to the Table lands for the last few days. Yesterday, some dude got blown off Evilution while his spotters were running after the pads. Not good. Walking around in the Buttermilks was kind of fun: For a starter, going against the wind was a great workout. Second, you could see pads flying like kites in the sky - literally - on a regular basis. The chase that follows is also entertaining.

Been working hard lately, just no send. In the Buttermilks, I am slowly making my way up Mistery(12) and really want to get on Micheal Cain(12) - Get Carter boulder - as soon as the weather allows.

Today, we had a stellar but cold day in the Happies. I fell off the last move of Dirty boulevard(11) and still making progress on Mandance(11). I also had a walk to Bubba but buster(11). Very nice line starting on Toxic avenger. It should go down soon.

Hey Simon, I went back to Swordfish T. With some locals. The hold of the opening move has broken off making the thing much harder. You should get down here to help me figure it out.
I have tons of good video to show you guys, specially the one of Tony B. sending High Brow on the last try of the trip. Nice work Tony! I just can’t make the upload to Blogger. Something is wrong with the upload mechanism. Just stick around, the situation will hopefully be resolved soon.

I receive lot’s of emails about my traveling plans. Indeed, they changed a bit. Instead of heading to Europe right after leaving Bishop, I want to hit Rockland for the May-July time frame, then, Europe. Anybody interested?

Time to go find fire wood for tonight. It will be cold, water will freeze.

P.s. Queen of the highballs, good send on The Pursuit of Wow. I was on the line again today. You end up really high up. Kudos for you, Wow!

Chapter 15: Evilution, the send.

Hi all.

I sent Evilution to the lip two days ago. Sorry for the late post and the very bad image quality. The internet link is just not cutting it around here.

I sent on a very hot and humid day. On this, I grabbed the first hold of three on the jug rail. That was high enough for me as my hands started to slip. You can call me sissy, I wont mind.

Have lot's of other videos to show but it will have to wait. I will try to post more tomorrow. No guaranties there.

I am now resting for 4-5 days.

Enjoy.