Getting There: A Mountain of Motivation

When You've a Cause Worth Fighting For You Always Find A Way Friday 29th June 2024: Four Days To Alpine Adventure 2024 Bombshell No. 1 We were driving Dione to Felindre Hospital in Cardiff for her monthly injection. I was discussing my concerns that I hadn't heard from Aaron, our climb leader, despite having messaged and trying to call him on several occasions over the past week, to nail down details of where to meet, kit checks etc. Dione was saying that knowing Aaron as we do, he'd probably message us on Saturday night with his usual,  "Evening Chaps. Are we all fit and ready..." pep talk. Then PING! My phone went in the car. A quick look at my watch displayed, 'Aaron Thomas'. 'Thank fuck for that!', were the exact words that came out of my mouth and I asked Dione to read the message for me.  It was not what I needed to hear. The message was short and to the point. Aaron could not make the trip. 'He's fucking winding us up' I said to