are particularly hard,
subject to extreme ups and downs,
making you feel perpetually unsafe,
like you might, at any minute,
fall off a cliff.
People often wonder,
why be in such a relationship?
They may not share the love of the challenge, the discipline, the risk.
Cheers to you from beautiful Utah and the remarkable rock-hounds who choose to defy gravity & win~
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So brave. I still don’t like getting on the step ladder, driving around curves in the mountain, climbing steps and looking down. 🙂 Jen
Yes, it is an elemental fear. Everyone fears something and yours makes good sense!
Not my idea of a good time. Makes my fingers hurt too. I’ll enjoy the vistas not the cracks in the walls.
Oscar
I hear you and it’s good that people are different isn’t it!
Makes me uneasy just looking at it but… no risk, no reward!
I hear you! It would never have been a sport for me, but I admire the people who do it.
Serious focus required here. whew. Breathtaking photos for so many reasons. Great post, Cindy. A Thanksgiving salute to you, my friend~~
And to you, happy times my friend. Today I baked 1 pie, made fudge, and pumpkin cookies, tomorrow is the meal. Woo Hoo! I love it! Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours~
Este lugar invita a grandes paseos por su grandiosidad y, quien se atreva,tiene posibilidad de practicar este deporte tan impresionante. Un abrazo desde Madrid, amiga 🙂
Si, son impresionantes! Saludos a usted mi amiga y puedetu gozar de muchos mas recuerdos de la montanas! Abrazos~ <3
I did some of this when I was young. I have memories of a climb that I have no idea how I survived. I look at these photos and have a visceral reaction which I can’t quite name. Terror might be the word I’m looking for, but of course when we’re young we’re invincible and just do stuff without even thinking. But still . . . . Don and I plan to go parasailing next week 🙂
Alison
Parasailing is nice because when you fall, you fall in WATER!!! Your viseral reaction sounds post traumatic and I can see why. Part of your brain was probably flashing danger warnings.to you which have remained. Thankfully, I can’t remember most of the dangerous stuff I did when I was young, probably because I was a chicken and their weren’t any, or because there were too many to count!!!
You and I are still risk-takers to some degree, look at our life styles! But at least now the risks are more reasonable.
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Thank you my friend for your thoughtfulness! <3
This is definitely one rocky relationship I will not be getting involved in! lol Guaranteed I would fall off!! 🙂
Wolfie would save you! 🏔
Wolfie is my hero!!! 😉
Mine too!
Wolfie’s head has just swelled to the size of a planet lol 😉 🙂
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Great article! Fortunately, my love plays music… and I love all of the high & flat notes.
Thank G he doesn’t climb rocks. … Well, okay he climbs music rocks.. and roll … and jazz and blues..and I love you, Cindy!
He rocks and rolls! Love to you Resa~ <3
Wow! I could never do that.
Nope, me neither. We’re grounded!!! 😉
Don’t know whether to say they’re crazily brave or bravely crazy. Either way I’d never even dream of climbing a sheer face like that…, unless there was one really big net below me. Great pics, Cindy. Pleasant day to you & yours tomorrow. 🙂
Happy TG cuz and many more!
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Ooops! 😀
Heights are not my thing – but I can imagine vividly that it must be exhilarating to get to the top and have the world at your feet!… Maybe in my next life? 😉
I bet we can fly in the afterlife! 😉
Ow yes! I’d love to!… 😉
Wow, I’m envious of those people who can do that.. I’m not so good with heights 😉 I love how you liken the climbing to relationships – I’ll stay clear of rocky territory! GREAT photos xx
Smart woman. Rocky human relationships are best avoided for one’s serenity and peace of mind~
Wow, Cindy! Quite the photos. Very creative how you intertwined words concerning rocky relationships with the images and then ended the descent with a pool of serenity. Actually, I tried scrolling quickly down the images and it felt like I was falling into the water. Interesting! Amazing post! <3
Oh what a wonderful succession! I wish I could pretend I intended it, but I didn’t, falling into a tranquil pool. Lovely!
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Cindi, I hope you folks had a wonderful Thanksgiving. :O)
We are having and I cooked for two days and am pooped right now. We’re gonna watch some movies. Happy TG to you & yours~
Many thanks Cindy. :O)
Oh dear! Not me, Cindy. I’m more a stander and admirer. 🙂 Especially of your photos!
Ah, I am touched! Thank you Jo~
Bonjour CINDY houlà l’escalade dur dur
Nous voici bientôt au mois de décembre et à l’approche de Noël
Mois d’amour et de gaité
Entre nous , soyons dans la paix et l’amitié
Ce mois de décembre doit-être plus beau que celui de 2015
Pour moi
Mes amies amis vous êtes des anges
Des anges de l’amitié
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Un peu pardon et de partage afin tout le monde soit heureux
Mes amies amis au cours de cette année qui vas s’écouler
Vous m’avez donné du temps en venant faire un passage sur mon blog par vos écris
Merci à tous bon Week-End
Bisous , BERNARD
Bonjour Bernard! La saison de Noel est presque ici. Je vous souhaite a vous et a votre famille une joyeuse fete! J’attends avec impatience une autre annee de blogging avec vous! Merci et bravo a vous!
Rock climbing! That’s our favorite sport and outdoor activity. 🙂 It’s fun and it teaches life lessons. 🙂
Awesome. I admire this!
I get nervous just looking at the photos, Cindy. Climbing rocks has never been on my bucket list of outdoor adventures. 🙂
I hear you and understand!
I can only admire from afar.
I can admire really close to them, as long as both my feet are firmly on terra firma! 😉
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I’m always awestruck by rock-climbers…they’re phenomenal! Cindy captures these daredevils in all their glory.
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Thank you my friend and I share your awe of them! <3
Wow gorgeous photos and exciting!
It is an unusual for of excitement isn’t it, slow moving and methodical!
Oh yes!
Beautiful scenery, amazing photos, daring doo. BUT WHY? dru
I can only imagine, but I suspect they do it for the discipline and the challenge. They control their emotions or they couldn’t climb, which is really impressive and useful I would imagine in their lives~
I like the juxtaposition of the words with the beautiful photographs, all though observing those photos I would say that instead of rocky relationships is …..a damn scary one! Who are these nuts that decide to climb those things….. it´s beautiful seeing them but I´m not to sure about the climbing part.
They seem to be brave, disciplined, methodical, and love the mental and physical challenge. It’s a form of extreme sport, it just unfolds slowly and requires patience and problem solving. I would never do it, but I find it fascinating.
I also think that these type of people that do these extreme sports are adrenaline junkies, they couldn´t live happy if they didn´t had that injection of adrenaline in them.
Some are. A fair number of bloggers who are retired technical climbers have weighed in here in the comments, and they are living without the adrenaline, possibly more happily than the norm. It would be an interesting study to see if climbers are more or less happy than the norm after retiring from climbing. If I had to bet, I would guess they are more happy than the norm, because of their discipline. perserverance and full life living. These traits may well benefit them all their life long~
Rocky, indeed! 🙂
No soft landings here!
Been a long time since I climbed rocks, but I still remember how it felt. I’m awfully glad I did it. I’m not sure if I’d want pictures from it… but yours are beautiful.
I’m impressed you did it. It requires such discipline and control~
And determination. I was so proud. I’d wanted to quit several times.
Quite admirable and a source of enduring pride & accomplishment in you! Well done!
Very nice and impressive photos. Congratulations ¡
Beautiful Cindy (and a little terrifying!)
Just like real life amplified! I don’t need more terror but I respect those who do~ <3
Agree– it’s fun to watch! xo
<3
NO WAY JOSE!!!!
We can admire them safely from the ground!
Yikes! Were you up there too to get those great shots??
Peta
What talent and strength and determination. You’ve documented it so well. My husband used to climb outdoors. I did it in the gym. 🙂
It is admirable and I imagine inculcates skills useful in so many life situations~
So true. It’s a great metaphor for facing life’s challenges….instead of running away. 🙂
Yes. We can handle more than we think we can.
How do your colors come out so rich?
I do small saturation enhancements, but not with people photos since it turns them unusual colors. The rocks in Red Rocky Country are just naturally amazing hues and tones~
Some people need to fall to feel alive. Ever been skydiving? There you don’t even have a cliff to cling to or a rope to belay. Not to belabor the point. I still remember the sensation of falling, and I yearn for it. But I’m not throwing myself out of any more aircraft to get there. 🙂
Really, you yearn for it! That’s amazing! Good for you. Maybe when your kids are grown, you can do it again. I think people are fascinating not when we are all the same, but because we are unique and different. I find difference refreshing.
Me, too. Viva la difference!
I know you do~ <3
thank you Cindy. 🙂
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Klasse Fotos.
Vielen Dank mein freundlicher Freund und haben ein wunderbares Wochenende!
Thank you Cindy for your visit. 🙂
🎅🎅
BonjourCINDY
Dans un cadre chaleureux
L’Amitié est une maison
Accueillante et agréable
Il suffit d’ouvrir la porte de son cœur
Pour offrir le meilleur de soi-même
Je te souhaite une bonne journée
Une belle semaine
Gros bisous
Une rose d’amitié à t’offrir
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Bernard
Merci beaucoup mon ami Bernard! Joyeux Noel! 🎅🎅
Wow these are really great photos 👏🏼 I think in every relationship has their are some rocky moments but you have to support and guide each other through it kind of like rock climbing!
Excellent point and analogy! Thank you~
That’s quite an innovative one. I like the idea. Please check out my blog on Relationship Psychology. It would mean the world if you stop by 😊
I love your blog. Very creative and you have some great ideas. Have you thought of studying psychology? You seem to be a natural.
I am honored you think so. I would love to study psychology, and might do that in the near future 🙂 But for now, I have a full time job 😉
I am glad you are considering it~
I totally agree … but it is worth it! You are so right! Thank you for sharing! Please check out my blog, i would love your feedback!
I love your blog and am now following you! <3
Thank you so much Cindy! I really appreciate your support! I am definitely following you! Thank you again and keep in touch!
Nice. I enjoy number 7 a lot. Really shows how exposed he is.
Thanks for noticing!