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Day 10
... holds court at one of the tables near the entrance. I'm the only patron. Maybe that explains the special treatment I get, with a chat about vegetarianism (she's never eaten any meat) and various recommendations. Her husband/employee serves her food at table and at one point, he even brings in a large container of flavoured rice for her to taste and approve. The food is average but it's worth a visit just to see the "queen" presiding over ...
Day 9
... around Meadowhall - again. After my fairly unsuccessful outing on Friday, I decide to give it another try. I hate shopping at the best of times, and late-night shopping until 11 pm a couple of weeks before Christmas is not my idea of fun. The only bright spot of the entire evening is a brass band (maybe a former colliery band?) playing Christmas carols. Don't even like Christmas but they still manage to bring a lump to my throat.
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Caribener Selection - The DMM BOA Big Gran Daddy!
A selection of large and small caribiners are required on my trip and my order has been placed for this - with room for multiple rigging knots this will no doubt see plenty of use towards the summit attempt!
'having pitched the Big Boa as the ‘Big Daddy’ of lockers we must go one further with this beefed ...
Julbo Explorer White Cameleon
... impressive protection, coverage from damaging UV rays, an anti-fog ventilation system…
Technical features - RXThe frame can be equipped with corrective solar lenses.
Front venting
Natural front air flow thanks to the lens shape or mounting structure
Adjustable Strap
Hold and security, strap length can be adjusted
Grip tech
Inserts at stem ends for comfort and hold, does not stick to hair
360° ...
Days 7 and 8
... time to meet my university pal. Wave frantically at a lady of the right description, only to get a dirty look as she hurries past. My actual friend arrives a few minutes later and we head into town for lunch and a wander. First port of call is the Arts Tower, an eyesore of a skyscraper from the sixties that felt like it was about to fall down any minute when I was studying there in the early nineties, so I'm surprised it's ...
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