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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:27:03 -0700 Climbing on the South Coast http://lifeskills.posterous.com/climbing-on-the-south-coast http://lifeskills.posterous.com/climbing-on-the-south-coast

Fantastic weekend in Portland and Swanage, our third annual pilgrimage. This time age showed a bit...Alan was persuaded to buy and airbed to ease his aching bones, we were organised enought to stop off on the way to the campsite to eat, rather then arriving too late for food in Weymouth and we planned ahead enough to have food and beer with us!

The weather was predected to be rubbish - ranging from drizzle to rain storms. As it turned out, we had two great days in the sun...

Climbs

The Cuttings - Consommé F6a+ **

The Cuttings - Two Fingers F6a *

The Cuttings - Opus F4 *

Wallsend North - Beefcake, Beefcake F6a 

Wallsend North - Screw You Hippy F6a *

Boulder Ruckle - Finale Groove HVS 4c ***

 

 

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Alan's Opus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKUDQHrGIcA

Tony on Price of Silence: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvszJmMy9bo

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Sun, 07 Aug 2011 22:28:52 -0700 Are you happy? http://lifeskills.posterous.com/are-you-happy http://lifeskills.posterous.com/are-you-happy An interesting question any monday morning...
http://www.prana.com/blog/2011/08/07/are-you-happy/
Hat tip Prana Blog

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:02:46 -0700 A trip down memory lane... http://lifeskills.posterous.com/a-trip-down-memory-lane http://lifeskills.posterous.com/a-trip-down-memory-lane

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It's been 5 years since I was last climbing with Jim, so of course conversation turned to previous climbing trips.

I dug these photos out of the archive... They are of him and I circa '92 on our first trip to Harrisons Rocks!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:33:43 -0700 Summer at Bowles Rocks http://lifeskills.posterous.com/summer-at-bowles-rocks http://lifeskills.posterous.com/summer-at-bowles-rocks

First proper hot day's climbing outside today, and the first weekend in a ryun of three... Bowles today, Peaks next week and Dorset the week after.Bring on the tan!

Mostly we bumbled around, although we did give Sandman a good go (but failed)

Neil climbign Pigs Nose

 

Jim climbing Pigs Nose

 

 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Sat, 07 May 2011 12:14:00 -0700 QMW Mountaineering Club http://lifeskills.posterous.com/qmw-mountaineering-club http://lifeskills.posterous.com/qmw-mountaineering-club

Once upon a time, in a universe far far away, there was a university climbing club. Sometimes they climbed, sometimes Mostly they did both - sometimes at the same time!

Here a re just a few photos I found whilst clearing out the loft from way back when...

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Tue, 03 May 2011 00:40:02 -0700 Back in the office after the Bank Holiday and the ducks aren't even up yet! http://lifeskills.posterous.com/back-in-the-office-after-the-bank-holiday-and http://lifeskills.posterous.com/back-in-the-office-after-the-bank-holiday-and
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Taken at Boehringer Ingelheim

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Mon, 02 May 2011 09:26:26 -0700 Another sunny Bank Holiday bouldering at High Rocks http://lifeskills.posterous.com/another-sunny-bank-holiday-bouldering-at-high http://lifeskills.posterous.com/another-sunny-bank-holiday-bouldering-at-high

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Sun, 01 May 2011 10:24:44 -0700 Mum's birthday at the Spread Eagle Hotel http://lifeskills.posterous.com/mums-birthday-at-the-spread-eagle-hotel http://lifeskills.posterous.com/mums-birthday-at-the-spread-eagle-hotel

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:18:19 -0700 Easter Climbing at High Rocks http://lifeskills.posterous.com/easter-climbing-at-high-rocks http://lifeskills.posterous.com/easter-climbing-at-high-rocks

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Easter doesn't get much better, the rock was dry, everyone was away so we had the place to ourselves, and the pub opposite had cold beer waiting for us when we were done!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:24:36 -0700 Powder day...! http://lifeskills.posterous.com/powder-day http://lifeskills.posterous.com/powder-day

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Beaver Creek in the powder rocks... And at the end of the day you get free freshly baked cookies and a glass of champagne. Does it get any better than this? Yup, tomorrow, when it's forecast to be a blue sky day after another foot of snow!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:42:08 -0700 And what are YOU having for dinner? http://lifeskills.posterous.com/and-what-are-you-having-for-dinner http://lifeskills.posterous.com/and-what-are-you-having-for-dinner
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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:17:27 -0800 Government Alerts http://lifeskills.posterous.com/government-alerts http://lifeskills.posterous.com/government-alerts Aunt sent me this, and, despite myself, had to forward it on as it really did make me chuckle...

Alert Levels Raised  

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats, and have therefore raised their security level from "Miffed" to "Peeved".  Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to "Irritated" or even "A Bit Cross".  The English have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940, when tea supplies nearly ran out.  Terrorists have been re-categorized from "Tiresome" to "A Bloody Nuisance".  The last time the British issued a "Bloody Nuisance" warning level was in 1588, when threatened by the Spanish Armada.

The Scots have raised their threat level from "Pissed Off" to "Let's get the Bastards".  They don't have any other levels.  This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years.

The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide"..  The only two higher levels in France are "Collaborate" and "Surrender".  The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability.

 Italy has increased the alert level from "Shout Loudly and Excitedly" to "Elaborate Military Posturing".  Two more levels remain: "Ineffective Combat Operations" and "Change Sides".

 The Germans have increased their alert state from "Disdainful Arrogance" to "Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs".  They also have two higher levels: "Invade a Neighbour" and "Lose".

 Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual; the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.

 The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy.  These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.

 Americans meanwhile, and as usual, are carrying out pre-emptive strikes on all of their allies "just in case".

 Canada doesn't have any alert levels.

 New Zealand has raised its security levels - from "baaa" to "BAAAA".  Due to continuing defense cutbacks, New Zealand has only one more level of escalation, which is "I hope Australia will come and rescue us".

 Australia, meanwhile, has raised its security level from "No worries" to "She'll be alright, mate".  Three more escalation levels remain: "Crikey!",

"I think we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend" and "The barbie is cancelled".  So far no situation has ever warranted use of the final escalation level.

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Possibly a third win by an innings this series?

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Mon, 08 Nov 2010 04:12:49 -0800 Things I wish I hadn't learned by trial amd error - work life http://lifeskills.posterous.com/things-i-wish-i-hadnt-learned-by-trial-amd-er-0 http://lifeskills.posterous.com/things-i-wish-i-hadnt-learned-by-trial-amd-er-0

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Presentation Skills

Since moving into a job that requires presentation skills on a regular basis some 10 years ago I've searched and searched for that magic formula for making my presentations informative, clear and interesting.

I've been on half a dozen presentation skills courses.

I've written more slides than I'd care to calculate.

I've tried out presentation programmes.

But, really, I think that the secret to a good presentation is simple:

1: try not to use PowerPoint - that way people have to concentrate on you.

2: if you have to use PowerPoint, stick to two simple rules. A) use pictures and diagrams instead of bullet points were you can. B) stick to the 30, 20, 10 principle (type face noblesse than 30pt, no more than 20 mins long, no more than 10 slides).

Simple, huh?

If only I'd worked these out for myself years ago I might have saved myself a lot of work and my audiences a lot of dull presentations!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Mon, 08 Nov 2010 04:11:09 -0800 Things I wish I hadn't learned by trial amd error - work life http://lifeskills.posterous.com/things-i-wish-i-hadnt-learned-by-trial-amd-er http://lifeskills.posterous.com/things-i-wish-i-hadnt-learned-by-trial-amd-er

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Presentation Skills

Since moving into a job that requires presentation skills on a regular basis some 10 years ago I've searched and searched for that magic formula for making my presentations informative, clear and interesting.

I've been on half a dozen presentation skills courses.

I've written more slides than I'd care to calculate.

I've tried out presentation programmes.

But, really, I think that the secret to a good presentation is simple:

1: try not to use PowerPoint - that way people have to concentrate on you.

2: if you have to use PowerPoint, stick to two simple rules. A) use pictures and diagrams instead of bullet points were you can. B) stick to the 30, 20, 10 principle (type face noblesse than 30pt, no more than 20 mins long, no more than 10 slides).

Simple, huh?

If only I'd worked these out for myself years ago I might have saved myself a lot of work and my audiences a lot of dull presentations!

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:03:00 -0700 Things I wish I hadn't learned by trial and error - In my Car http://lifeskills.posterous.com/thinks-i-wish-i-hadnt-learned-by-trial-and-er http://lifeskills.posterous.com/thinks-i-wish-i-hadnt-learned-by-trial-and-er

Winter's comming and the list of things you are supposed to pack in your car in case of emergency suddenly grows exponentially. Blankets, food even... you could fill the boot of most small and medium size cars if you ticked everything off.

However, Unless you intend travelling during extreme weather conditions or into decidely remote areas, you only really need remember three: Torch, antifreeze and an umbrella / pacamac type waterproof.

Without these, you'll get cold hands, wet and end up with a flat battery. All decidedly unplesant.

With them, you'll get through most average minor emergencies.

Anything else I've forgotten for a small in-car emergency kit?

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:12:55 -0700 Camping in the Peaks http://lifeskills.posterous.com/camping-in-the-peaks http://lifeskills.posterous.com/camping-in-the-peaks

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It said warm and dry for the forecast, but the Peaks has it's own weather system

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1354713/BI-0202.jpg http://posterous.com/users/eUlq52RJVT Duncan Cantor Duncan Duncan Cantor Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:02:00 -0700 Spain 2010 http://lifeskills.posterous.com/spain-2010 http://lifeskills.posterous.com/spain-2010

A belated vid from Jen and my holiday to Spain... all done with the iPhone and iPhone Movie Maker.... Not the worlds best home movie, but still...

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In case you wonder about the dancing in the street - we were there during the Moors and Christians festival. You couldn't move for people reenacting invasions, battles and the like!

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