The time has come for you to have your say, but first a very quick update on Mt Roraima.
It is always the case that about two thirds of the way through any great adventure the stakes are raised, and this adventure is no different.
In addition to the threats of unregulated tourism, gold mining, the introduction of foreign plant and animal species, there are now large scale hydroelectric dam projects, several planned new bauxite mines and the Venezuelan government is considering constructing a huge road network that will cut through the heart of the table top mountains surrounding Mt Roraima.
Unless sustainable infrastructure is put in place then this development poses a grave threat to the fragile and ancient ecosystem of Mt Roraima.
I know there are many worthy causes to support, but if you can make a donation, however small then you will have helped to protect one of the most ancient and unique places on the planet.
And I think that's pretty special.
Now! On to the Challenges!
The three options to vote for are:
1) A Grand tour of Britain!
In which I must have my photo taken next to several British landmarks, such as Tower Bridge, Stonehenge, HMS Victory, Big Ben, Dover cliffs, The Angel of the North, The SS Great Britain,
(Just remember, what goes on on grand tour, stays on grand tour!)
2) Fight a duel atop Tower Bridge, London!
And try not to get arrested in the process!
3) Suited skydiving!
A SOLO static line jump from 3000ft in gentleman's finery. After all, there are no tandem jumps when your bailing out of an aircraft! (Have no fear about any extra costs as I shall sort this out myself)
Do get involved and VOTE!
Voting closes on midnight Saturday GMT 5/6/10
All of these are worthy endeavors, and I enjoy the idea of all of them. That being said, I feel the suited skydive is the least Gentlemanly, having been done before and being more about you than anything else. I thoroughly support the idea of a grand tour of Britain; it shows your love of your country and is thoroughly unlikely to get you arrested.
ReplyDeleteDeuling on top of the Tower of London sounds incredibly awesome, demonstrates a gentlemanly action at a significant national landmark, but has the downside of being VERY difficult to orchestrate and, you know, might get you arrested.
That wouldn't be good.
So, I would suggest perhaps touring national landmarks while you get the legality of the duel worked out.
A worthy comment from Jackie - I agree - indeed one could take stock of another national and indeed unchanged landmark for many years and maybe change the forces of nature by passing through your bedroom, and perchance endeavouring to find the carpet before moving on to yet more exceptional things! That would be most educational for all and might even attract some funds to the cause!!! Y Madre x
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