The Abseil off the Baltic Art Museum (100 ft)

On Sunday June 24, Barbara Connors-Fowler and I abseiled (repelled, for you Americans) down the Baltic Contemporary Art Center to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Barbara and I decided to raise the money in honor of her friend, Mellisa Banks. The photos throughout this post are of the event and, I can tell you, I was a little nervous. To begin abseiling, you have to sit leaning over the building in order to gain confidence in the rope which will be supporting your weight. I don't know what I was thinking, but I felt the need to look over the edge of the building before I did this maneuver, which probably wasn't the best idea. But it was great fun, especially when I reached the ground. Luckily, Barbara and I were able to go at the same time and talk each other through it. We certainly laughed a lot on the way down and it took about 7 minutes to get down the whole thing. It was really high up there and most of the way down I was thinking I had to be closer to the ground then I was. But, I am quite proud that I stood on the M of the building where it says the Baltic Flour Mill. Now every time I pass the Baltic, I look up at the M and I am shocked that I actually stood on it. In fact, I consider it my M now. =) I want to thank each and everyone of you for supporting Barbara's and my abseil for Marie Curie Cancer Care. We have raised an amazing 1,052 pounds! (about 2,100 dollars) So thank you so much for your support. We are still raising money, in case you want to help! But enjoy the photos....my mom can't look at them..haha! But it was truly a great time, though I don't know if I will do it again! =)