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...)
Nice one, Barbara,lots of suspense ...original too... congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful, gripping story Barbara, infused with a gentle, restrained, matter-of-fact beauty and warmth. It unfolds perfectly.
ReplyDeleteGoodness Barbara don't tell me you climb mountains too. You are indeed multi-talented. Anything over ten foot makes me nervous!
ReplyDeleteNot only a poet but a short story writer too ... Congratulations, Barbara
ReplyDeleteA good read Barbara, I liked all the terms and detail that you wove into it.
ReplyDeleteAnother 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.
ReplyDelete(I used to climb quite a lot. You may not have read this poem I wrote about climbing ages ago...)