As many know, I have had a falling out in the past few weeks with a friend of over 25 years. While on the outside I didn’t feel it impacted greatly, when my mind is quiet it seems to occupy my thoughts. This morning while running I concluded, no more. I will not feel a

Just to bring an update and end I suppose to this conversation, thank you so much for all those have expressed opinions and views. I value them all. Whether it be about the original subject or the pies. Not to listen is not to learn. Such views either affirm your opinion, change it or reinforce

Originally posted on Facebook 31st August 2012 For many years I have been associated with the work of Geoff Thompson. It has become apparent that I have received criticism regarding his website and online media. This is unfounded. I no longer look after Geoff Thompson’s website or any of his online interests. After 25 years

I took this picture of a porter carrying gas bottles out of Everest Base Camp at 5,560metres. If you went direct there now you would die because of the altitude. He carries the gas bottles roped to his back. He does this everyday all through the climbing season. One bottle is heavy. He has four.