Good story! I seem to remember there's an iconic photo (well, iconic if you're into rock climbing!) of Tom Patey, fag in gob, ascending a corner on The Old Man of Hoy. He, sadly, died abseiling.
(I used to climb quite a lot. You may not have read this poem I wrote about climbing ages ago...)
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Nice one, Barbara,lots of suspense ...original too... congratulations!
That's a wonderful, gripping story Barbara, infused with a gentle, restrained, matter-of-fact beauty and warmth. It unfolds perfectly.
Goodness Barbara don't tell me you climb mountains too. You are indeed multi-talented. Anything over ten foot makes me nervous!
Not only a poet but a short story writer too ... Congratulations, Barbara
A good read Barbara, I liked all the terms and detail that you wove into it.
Another string to your bow!
Good story! I seem to remember there's an iconic photo (well, iconic if you're into rock climbing!) of Tom Patey, fag in gob, ascending a corner on The Old Man of Hoy. He, sadly, died abseiling.
(I used to climb quite a lot. You may not have read this poem I wrote about climbing ages ago...)
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