Bad Karma

It kind of worked - the not over analysing thing I mean. I say kind of, because although i didn't succeed I got really close, and it really should have happened. I don't expect to see anyone else at Rubicon at this time of year, but there was a familiar face warming up. Familiar enough to say I recognised him but didn't actually know his name, anyway, he was out to do low left. The sun was fully on the Kudos wall but for once there was a light breeze which made all the difference. Mystery man did low left on his first proper try which was a good effort. He was doing it the go again off the sloper way, which I briefly tried but found hard. When you have invested a lot in a sequence and you know you can do it your way, its nearly impossible to change late in the day as you won't try the new way properly (unless its loads easier). Had a ranging go, felt ok. Ned, Dan Variable and Kev from Leeds turn up with a small dog in a tartan coat. I have an amazing rinse out selecta go, having first emptied my mind and I climb positively to the top position, my left foot stabs to the smear but I scuffle off it and weakly slap at the jug but its not even a serious go and I am off. Have a rest, the others get involved with various bits and pieces and I have another amazing go, getting a finger over the finishing jug but not holding it... the disappointment from Dan Ned and Kev is palpable. Dan or Ned suggests God is punishing me for something (perhaps its all the bitching?). Having come so close I know I can do it. I've not tired by this point so it could still be in the can later on. I take my shoes off and have a rest. Two other guys who Ned knows turn up, one of them to try Tsunami. I roll my eyes subconciously, as I know the sloper doesnt cope well with traffic. This guy is dead keen but miles off, and he has greasy tips. The sloper becomes unusable - I give up and go do Caviar instead.

Cafe favorites tip of the week - Cafe Ceres on Sharrowvale road. Dont go if you are in a rush, as the service is leisurely, but the food is ace, and if you have time its a nice relaxed pace. Out to a lesbian dance club in town for someones birthday in the evening, back at 0330 - drunk. Sunday did bimbling jobs. Today is a board day, tomorrow possibly the works with Ned - or maybe even their board... weds dont know, thurs and fri doing something, as we have a big wedding next weekend, so I wont be out.