Something I never considered doing...

But did and had a ball!! My best friend decided that for her birthday that she wanted to go rock climbing. They have an indoor facility near where I live with climbing walls. So she asked me along. First I thought, are you crazy?? I don't want to do this!! But then, no one else would do it with her, so I thought what are friends for. I'd give it a try. They started us out on a thirty foot wall and I did ok for the first 20 feet, but then I lost footholds and couldn't go any farther. On my second try, I made it to the top, though it took me a while. My arms were killing me, trying to pull myself up, but I made it. Then they tried us on a fifty foot wall and I made about 40 feet on that one before I had to quit, I got too tired to go any further. We're going to go again, but I need to build up some arm strength first. I'm going to post pictures on my profile if anyone wants to see. Phyllis

Phyllis, How fantastic! I'm jealous!!! I've always wanted to do that but never had the nerve! In fact, over the weekend they had an article in the paper about it and I told my husband I would love to do that! I can't imagine the fear the first time - getting the harness on, looking down and seeing how far it is to solid ground! Yet, how thrilling it must be to reach the top! Next time you will easily reach the top of the 50 foot wall! Remember us as you do because we are all reaching for the top of the mountain! CeCe

that is fabulous! I wanna try this! I need to investigate this .... I'm sure my hubby will LOVE this idea! he he he Whoopoo Hooooo Phyllis

Oh how I wish we lived in the same city!!!1 i have been wanting to do that for months now and like your friend haven't been able to find anyone willing to go with me. Good for you for giving it a try! Isn't it amazing what our bodies will do for us now! I love the idea of challenging myself physically. You are my hero for getting out there. GO GIRL!!! Desiree