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I have a request ... 1-Jun-2007 At 6:57:52 PM ghost

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On 16/06/2003 FatBoy wrote:
>Simon Parsons in his interview said ...
>
>"Climbing at Araps back then was an odd scene. Most climbers were on the
>dole, dirty and smoked pot. I was a University student who dropped in from
>Tasmania. I always felt out of place, but did a few first ascents with
>Kim. Kim was the consummate professional and always a notch above most
>of us. The scene was full of fascinating individuals. I am sure someone
>will one day write a book about the people and what happened to them."
>
>Surely Mike Law is the man for the job. I love his turn of phrase and
>was right there to boot !! Maybe if we all lobby him he'll give in. It
>would be a shame if this rich part of Australian climbing history were
>lost. So many interesting characters to write about, some tragic, some
>not. It would make fascinating reading and I'm sure would be a funny read.
> Or maybe he already has something alog these lines in the pipeworks ???

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