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I'm 50  in October and wanted a challenge - obviously to prove i'm not really 50!

So over a second bottle of wine on a long lazy lunch whilst skiing with my friend Stuart I agreed to climb the Matterhorn on 18th August 2010. It's only 14692 ft and although I've never climbed in my life (other than ladders) I foolishly agreed. Now here's the remarkable thing my Dad, who incidently has just celebrated his 75th birthday, asked if he could join me (just in case you are thinking - no he hasn't ever climbed either). 

So this year after a couple of sessions on a climbing wall in the mountain resort of Warrington, near Manchester, with Stuart and another friend Chris ( they haven't climbed before) we embarked on a few fell walks and some climbing in the Lake District, in fact Dad has now done about 6 climbs and is definately the most experienced. If my dad reaches the top at the age of 75 before me I will feel far older than my 50 years (but prouder of the Old Mountain Goat).

So I am looking to raise £1 per foot, just short of 15K, forget Michelin stars, Chefs of the Year, Honorary Fellows, MBE's this will be some achievement, up and down in 2 days all for ChildLine and NSPCC. I'm going to attempt to send a live video feed to the Heathcote's website, no cooking on the top, however I will probably have a few choice words whilst climbing  some which have been used in the kitchen. 

With the support of Stuart, Chris and the motivation of my Dad we will make it - and I hope to the benefit of a very worthwhile charity these children have their own mountain to climb. Please give.  

Donation by Joel Rosenblatt on 04/09/10

 
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Sorry this is late. We were in sunny Anglesey Well done and see you soon. Simon, Rosemary, Edward Katie and Tom Donation by Simon Belderbos on 02/09/10

 
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From Teresa and Steve, Sheila and Fred Disappointing for you, but well done from us all. xxx Donation by Teresa Moore on 01/09/10

 
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Hey Paul.. a huge disapointment for you not being able to complete your challenge...still more than happy to sponsor a very worthy charity - H & Exx Donation by Helen Wright on 24/08/10

 
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Donation by Pauline Hastie on 19/08/10

 
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Donation by Anonymous on 18/08/10

 
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What a fantastic challenge. Good luck to all the team. Come on Dad show Paul you can still beat him. Gary & Sue Bailey Donation by Sue Bailey on 18/08/10

 
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Good Luck Stan. This will give you immunity for the first day of next years ski trip. After that the jacket's up for grabs again !! Donation by Mike Standring on 16/08/10

 
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Good luck with the climb Paul from everyone at Forbes Solicitors Donation by Carmel Cocker on 16/08/10

 
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Good luck Paul. See you soon. Malc Julie and Ebony Donation by Malc Hayhurst on 15/08/10

 
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Good luck Paul from Adam, Clive and everyone at Sugarvine Donation by adam holland on 13/08/10

 
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Looks steep! Good luck to you and your dad! from Onionring Donation by Daniel Maycock on 13/08/10

 
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Best of luck to you Paul and the team ! Enjoy the view. Best wishes Anthony and Alison Donation by anthony hitchen on 13/08/10

 
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Paul , Good luck and best wishes to you and your Dad . Ian Daly Donation by Ian Daly on 13/08/10

 
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Good luck Paul and enjoy! Donation by Sarah Booth on 12/08/10

 
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http://www.elperronegro.com/2008/05/favourite-mountaineering-quotes-some-funny-some-serious/ Enjoy! Jon, paver smith Donation by Jon Brown on 11/08/10

 
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Good luck Paul .. I will be thinking of you ... if you can run marathons you can do this! x Donation by Jane Woodhead on 11/08/10

 
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Don't worry about the technology and the live video feeds - great as they may be! Just concentrate on getting up, and down, safely! Best of luck, Davd Donation by David Scowsill on 11/08/10

 
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Ain't no mountain high enough!!!! Donation by David, Megan, William & Philippa on 11/08/10

 
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Hey Paul. Talk about being on top of the world! Hope all goes fantastically well for you, your dad and the team. Donation by Heidi Chapman on 11/08/10

 
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Good luck - take care, Christine & Trevor Donation by Christne Thompson on 11/08/10

 
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Best of luck to you all and don't look down! Donation by Jake & Lisa Duckworth on 10/08/10

 
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Paul, Good Luck with "Carry on Climbing!" Take some rhubarb and black pudding with you and you'll be done in a day! Andrew and everyone at The Star Donation by Andrew Pern on 10/08/10

 
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Hi Paul. An amazing challenge for a great cause. Donation by Michael Ormond on 09/08/10

 
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All the best, Paul! Donation by Stephen Critchlow on 09/08/10

 
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