Thanks for the comments Nina

boxing day

life belt run

Dan paddling at Jackfield Rapids, Ironbridge today. Evening Canoe club AGM where Dan received a rather nice trophy :-)

A few days with D & T looking at waterfalls for Lottie's Geography homework.

pumpkin & squash haul

Meeting in Matlock followed by a trip to Jackson Tor, about 15 years since I was last here.  Managed the old circuit and very pleased to finally get up the wall to the left of The Arete.  Its mentioned in the guide as having possibilities for harder bouldering,  a fun addition to the circuit although its probably been done before.

Stone Slalom

Paddling

lip traverse from Tim on Vimeo.
Dog walk and a chance to check out this lovely spot. I'll need to return when I'm feeling stronger for the main line.  Evening trip to see the opening of the Star Circle in Wirksworth and an outdoor showing of Close Encounters.

Bronze medal Flowers x2

Silver medal Lettuce

Gold medal plums from Lottie's tree

Karin's Gold medal rhubarb relish

Dan's Bronze medal spuds

Jug Holes

I've been considering Jug Holes as a venue for some new routes for a good many years, but only recently decided to start cleaning and climbing a few lines. I'd cleaned what I thought to be the best trad line by July and persuaded Dave and Marc along as in my current state I was pretty certain I'd fall off as its a little steep.

Anyway someone else put up a sports route last week and published it on the web so word is out http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,18474.0.html

Unicorn Crossing E46a?

In the main cave/mine entrance or 2nd Water Cavern which faces north. Starting on blocks high up on the left of the entrance, traverse the lower line to finish via the sentry box in the middle of the roof. FA Dave Bond 10 July 2011

Cerberus E1 5b?

Start as for Unicorn Crossing but move up to follow the higher traverse line. FA Tim Banton 23 August 2011

Double D!

Horns of Khnum from Tim on Vimeo.

great crested newt

Ogmore x2 from Tim on Vimeo.