A while ago I signed up to abseil 200ft down an office building in the City of London on behalf of the British Red Cross and today in about an hour I get to go 'over the edge'.
I've been sponsored generously and have managed to raise £1500, much of which will go towards the Asian Earthquake aid effort. With not long to go I'm looking forward to it more in excitement than trepidation, although I'm sure that this emotion will be swiftly replaced once I get to the top and get a look down! With my abseiling experience only extending to a 15ft scramble as a 10 year old, this is in a different league.
Hopefully the rain will hold off, as I went to look at the building the other lunchtime with a friend who helpfully noted how smooth and slippery the sides looked whilst I stood gawking at the top. I should be fine with the height following my recent hiking/climbing holiday up in the Lake District, but my abseiling technique is still in question...
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