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#233267 - 13/09/2004 07:35 Canary Wharf Abseil
furtive
old hand

Registered: 14/08/2001
Posts: 886
Loc: London, UK
On 22nd September, I will be one of 30 people abseiling down the side of the 244m Canary Wharf Tower (1 Canada Square) in London's Docklands to raise money for the Lord Mayor of London's appeal.

You can donate online by credit or debit card at the following address: http://www.justgiving.com/paulwalker or you can send me or give me cash or a cheque.

All donations made on the JustGiving website are secure and sent electronically to London Symphony Orchestra Endowment Trust, Lord Mayor's Appeal. If you are a UK taxpayer, Justgiving will add an automatic 28% bonus to your donation at no cost to you. Please join me in supporting London Symphony Orchestra Endowment Trust, Lord Mayor's Appeal and a fabulous cause!

Many thanks

Paul
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#233268 - 13/09/2004 11:01 Re: Canary Wharf Abseil [Re: furtive]
cushman
veteran

Registered: 21/01/2002
Posts: 1380
Loc: Erie, CO
Abseil = Rappel for those in the US.
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#233269 - 13/09/2004 13:13 Re: Canary Wharf Abseil [Re: furtive]
genixia
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 08/02/2002
Posts: 3411
You lucky bastard! Hope you've got a good pair of gloves
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#233270 - 13/09/2004 13:40 Re: Canary Wharf Abseil [Re: cushman]
juenk
journeyman

Registered: 12/01/2002
Posts: 84
Loc: Waardenburg, The Netherlands
Quote:
Abseil = Rappel for those in the US.

Funny...
'Rappel' is the french word, Abseil is the German word

Jelle
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#233271 - 13/09/2004 19:48 Re: Canary Wharf Abseil [Re: juenk]
furtive
old hand

Registered: 14/08/2001
Posts: 886
Loc: London, UK
Whatever it is, I just hope I don't fall (English word)
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#233272 - 13/09/2004 19:56 Re: Canary Wharf Abseil [Re: furtive]
genixia
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 08/02/2002
Posts: 3411
Falling wouldn't be a problem. Landing might be though.

<seed of doubt>
You do know that when you're 1/4 of the way down, i.e. well past the point of no return, that you're going to start wondering things like, "Is this rope long enough?" ?
</seed>
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#233273 - 24/09/2004 04:56 Re: Canary Wharf Abseil [Re: genixia]
furtive
old hand

Registered: 14/08/2001
Posts: 886
Loc: London, UK
Well, I did it!

Some photos here:

http://www.bookatrack.com/-pg?2446&19835

It was great fun! I want to have another go.
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