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Tripping Monday, 1 December 2008 At 10:10:53 PM wollemi

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After Googling all about roped solo stuff, I approached Piddo one cool weekday alone.
Foot skidded out from under me on shale, and my right jaw smacked into the only
protruding rock on the ground. Face friggin hurt, but I relaxed enough to scare myself
silly on some 15m broad corner crack, leading ground-up. Packed up and went home
by train.
Entire R side of my face was grazed and bruised - but 7 years on my L TMJ still clicks
big time. No pain, but very audible to me whenever I open my mouth wide or move
mandible to R - yeah, passionate kissing included.

I still blame myself for my memorable trip wearing runners with very worn tread and
edges, although shale gravel may as well be ball bearings. Take care on the
approaches, guys.