After reading the guidebook last night, today became a reality in very nice ways.
My friend, Renu, joined me for a day at the Gunks. The weather was hit-or-miss but taking the chance was well worth it. It was only Renu's second day climbing outside but you wouldn't know it 200 feet off the ground.
Friends and family have always been the glue that holds things together in my life. They've helped me through such troubling times. So, it brings me such great joy when there is an opportunity to share with them another source of strength and comfort for me. Friends, synergistically paired with climbing...that makes for a truly wonderful day...AND, it didn't really rain on us.
Thank you, Renu, for being my climbing partner today, and friend always.