The under-developed 'love muscle'

Drove past this place earlier today ...





I'm guessing it's where men go when their 'Johnny T' is lacking definition or is a little out of shape.

I'll be honest with you, I didn't think the NHS offered that kind of service?!


Love to you all (especially blokes attending 'the clinic', stay strong).

More blogging to follow soon.


Liam

How many...

...spoonfuls of Nutella can you eat before it's officially bad for you?




Liam

Location:A dark place. Filled with chocolate.

...can I also say...

I have nothing against people that work in Topshop/Topman or any of the Arcadia groups many stores.

I just felt after the poor treatment and customer service I received that I should vent my anger and discontent and did so via the blog.

Don't want to ruffle any feathers now do we?

More climbing and beer required methinks.


Liam

Location:Kendal

You work in Topman. Pr*ck.

Went to spend my christmas voucher in Topman today whilst doing some work in Derby.

I was made to feel a right prat just because I wasn't wearing skinny jeans, daft pumps or a heavy knitted cardigan...they talked to me like I was f*#king stupid (which I isn't, honest mister) and practically spat on me with their dirty looks.

I wanted to say: "Let's be honest, you work in f*#king Topman you silly little boys. Is it not about time you chopped off that ridiculous mop of hair, took your mums leggings off and put a pair of socks on and got a real job?!"

I actually said: "I'll take these plain white t-shirts please. Yes, four of them, everything else in here is clearly for girls. Thank you. Prick. (...admittedly prick was said under my breath)

I left.

The moral of the story: I'm not entirely sure. Maybe it's something along the lines of:

If you get a Topman voucher for Christmas, use it online. That way you won't be subject to the judgemental snobbery that is the 'Topman-boys' and hopefully you wont have to waste time that could have been spent climbing, looking at gear or sleeping (or more likely...working).

When it comes to shopping I much prefer going to The Climbers Shop/Lakes Climber/Needlesports and similar decent independents and having banter and a brew with the staff in there about our latest exploits and all the new kit.

Sad? Maybe.

Bothered? No.

Oh god ... I actually just wrote a blog about shopping. Didn't I? I feel a bit sick.

Time to go climbing & down a pint before I end up getting a manicure and booking a hair appointment.


Liam

Location:Richardson St,Derby,United Kingdom

Bring on Spring.

I've just returned from a walk up Cunswick Fell and Scout Scar with Amy. The weather is absolutely stunning...dry, warm sunshine and a cool spring breeze in the air.

Whilst on't'scar I couldn't stop myself from having a quick neb at the crag to see how it's looking after the recent dry spell. I've been a few times (not nearly enough considering it's a 30min walk from my house...or a 6 minute drive) and had a potter around on the easy classics there but that's it really.

During a recent chat with Mr. Colombi it came to light that there are couple of 'harder' routes on offer as well, namely: Meet the Wife 7b+ and Sylvester Strange 7c.

I was delighted to see that the entire crag was dry as a bone and both routes look brilliant. Temps are perfect as well. Sylvester Strange looks really cool and potentially flashable...who knows? Keen to get up there next weekend for a session.

It will certainly put my winter of hard training indoors to the test. Pretty psyched to get some hard climbing in early in the season.

Going for a drive up to Coniston now to see Amy's brother and his lovely family.

Enjoy your Sunday.

Liam

Location:Kendal

Hometown Glory.

Woke up in Bolton town this morning. Had my face licked by the family dog, Murphy. I also noticed he has a winnet hanging off his arse as he proceeded to try and sit on me. Great stuff.

Location:Bolton, Lancashire

It's been a bloody while...

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls...I can only apologise for my tardiness in blogging of late.

Life has been busy and squeezing sleep in has been a challenge, never mind trying to collate and collect thoughts and then type them up on here.

However...I now have a posh new iPhone and have found a posh new 'app' that allows me to blog on't'move. Get in. This means that hopefully I'll be able to stay in touch and keep you all up to date.

Quick update (and I mean quick...there's a good few blogs worth of typing to be had...but I'll be concise):

- I GOT A NEW JOB.
That's right, I've flown the Tog24 Kendal nest and moved on to pastures new. I'm working for a company called SealSkinz. We manufacture waterproof socks, hats and gloves (without the use of any Seal at all...don't panic). I'm working as the Northern Regional Sales Representative and will be the key point of contact for accounts in the area. The kit is amazing, truly fantastic stuff and it's lovely to be selling some decent product. On top of that, the company itself is cracking. I'm working with some very experienced and very cool people who have been great to me so far. We're right in the thick of forward order season at the minute and its manic to say the least. Its exciting and new and i'll be honest with you, I love it. Let's hope things carry on being so positive.

- I BOUGHT SOME WHEELS.
I needed a car for the new job. I bought one. Winner.

- I'M FEELING STRONG.
I've been travelling around quite a bit (well...a lot actually. I've already put 7000 miles on the car. Ouch) and in doing so I've managed to get to different bouldering walls around the country. So far i've ticked Beacon, Redpoint and Climb Newcastle plus a cheeky sesh on the OB Aberdovey shed-board. When I've been home i've been hitting it hard at Kendal Wall. I'm feeling the benefits. There are some super hard new routes up (thanks to Ian Vickers and Robbie Phillips) and I'm loving working them out and sending them. 8a...? Soon. Very soon. Now I just need the crags to dry out and put all my hard work to the test. I can't wait for summer.

- I'VE MOVED HOUSE.
I now live with Amy (since October). It's great having a place together and the cottage we live in is very, very cool. It has a cellar for a start. Beastmaker 2000? On it. Thanks to Penny for putting up with me for so long.

MORE TO FOLLOW...
Like I said...I'm hoping to post much more frequently now I have this app so watch this space. I'll be hitting the blogs hard. Progress and news coming soon.

Much love peoples.

Liam

Location:Gorsey Ln,Birchwood,United Kingdom