Canary Wharf Abseil

Posted by: furtive

Canary Wharf Abseil - 13/09/2004 07:35

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.

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Paul
Posted by: cushman

Re: Canary Wharf Abseil - 13/09/2004 11:01

Abseil = Rappel for those in the US.
Posted by: genixia

Re: Canary Wharf Abseil - 13/09/2004 13:13

You lucky bastard! Hope you've got a good pair of gloves
Posted by: juenk

Re: Canary Wharf Abseil - 13/09/2004 13:40

Quote:
Abseil = Rappel for those in the US.

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

Jelle
Posted by: furtive

Re: Canary Wharf Abseil - 13/09/2004 19:48

Whatever it is, I just hope I don't fall (English word)
Posted by: genixia

Re: Canary Wharf Abseil - 13/09/2004 19:56

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>
Posted by: furtive

Re: Canary Wharf Abseil - 24/09/2004 04:56

Well, I did it!

Some photos here:

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

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