Sweet article
about the Royal Marine Commando Display Team raising money for charity by helping others abseil off of Arundel Castle.
An estimated £15,000 was raised for Winston's Wish, which supports bereaved children and young people and has set up a branch in West Sussex.
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David George, head guide at Arundel Castle, who confesses to having a "monumental fear of heights", described the sensation of jumping off a 150 foot tower as "simply awesome".
But having got over the standing on the edge, leaning out into nothing, then moving his reluctant feet off the ledge he said the rest was "almost an anticlimax", and the fear was outweighed by the achievement.
Everybody praised the marines, who co-ordinated the event admirably, and helped calm the many who were fearful of the drop.
Captain Pinney said: "People are not exposed to the elements in this way very often, and being on top of a 150 feet tower concentrates minds.
What a cool thing for everyone involved! Bravo! I was blessed to be able to visit Arundel ~ I'm a big castle fan. Here are a few of my own photographs:
This is actually the shortest side of the castle! I was amazed.
That's me! Little me at the bottom of the same side.
Looking down from the highest (if I remember correctly) tower. It's like the view from a helicopter!
From the outside looking in! We were most definitely blessed with awesome weather. There is also a gorgeous cathedral there, if you visit.
I want to live there. Seriously.
In the freakin castle.
Posted by: Citizen Grim | May 30, 2006 at 09:37 AM
When I buy it, I'll rent you a room. Seriously. Deal?
;o)
Posted by: Kath | May 30, 2006 at 11:03 AM