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bumbly blues ..... 19-Apr-2004 At 3:52:04 PM hex-TROLL

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On 30/03/2004 hex-TROLL wrote:
>There is a dude called Terry
> Who makes us all so merry
> When ya start to get quivering pex
> Just think of our mate ' The HEX ' !!!
> And soon you'll be Moffat & Jerry !
> (or Samantha Berry )
>
> As both HB and H-T have found , the key seems to be 'getting solid 'at
>each new grade before moving on and up.
>
> A very good strategy is to lead as far as you can , and then when ya
>brain sez '... this is no good...get the hell off '---retreat ,safely to
>ya last runner, then lower off ; then let 'the better climber ' belayer
>, lead thru from your high point ; which then allows you to power thru
>to the top , while 'work-shopping your emotions' at the zone of resistance
>,without the 'pressure' of 'the sharp-end'
>
> You will gain the 'tick' ; the confidence ; and the skills from ya buddy.
>
> Bit by bit , you will sneak thru the grades --- without that 'queasy
>feeling'
>
> You're heading in the right direction , dude !
>
> Luv, HEX

MAXOTS---I couldn't agree more with hexie on this 'strategy' ---IT WORKS !!!