Still in the grip of the lurghy, it’s nice to remember (considerably) previous achievements.ย
This was issued after an expedition organised by my late grandfather Eric Arnison. He wanted us to be the last people to the top of the highest mountain in Lancashire. The county boundaries changed very soon after our ascent. One of Boy One’s middle names is Eric and this is partly why.ย
Mari's World says
I love this Ellen, what a fabulous memory
Mummybird says
Fab memory. x
Nicola Thomas says
That is amazing! I'm glad you decided to give the project a go.
TheBoyandMe says
What a lovely photograph and so nice to remember past achievements, not just recent ones.
Thanks for linking up
Jenny Paulin says
wow! what a fantastic achievement! well done you ๐
hope you are feeling better now x
Susan says
Great memory and wishes for a speedy recovery
Red Rose Mummy says
I love this. I've climbed the Old Man of Conistion several times but it was in Cumbria then. I didn't get a certificate either. Your Grandfather sounds like a very special man.
The Mini Mes and Me says
A lovely memory. My Mr's middle name is the same x
Debbie Johnson says
Wow! A very specific age for such an achievement! Well done!!
Hope you get back to full strength quickly.
Popping over from TBAM's linky.
Coombe Mill says
A young age for a big achievement. Well done indeed.
Jennifer Dixon says
A fabulous memory and a great achievement at such a young age. I saw this on pinterest the other day and love it, showed it to my husband and we are determined to do a certificate like this for our son's first trip up a mountain
MummyNeverSleeps says
What a legacy! Fab ๐
Peg says
I love this, and what a great piece of family history to keep hold of. I think I love your grandfather. ๐
Mandi Morrison says
Lovely memories, and a fantastic achievement at such a young age, can't beat boundary changes!
Ellen Arnison says
It is thanks.
Ellen Arnison says
Thanks.
Ellen Arnison says
Thanks. I'm not sure how consistent I'll be if I'm already taking pictures of pictures!
Ellen Arnison says
Thanks.
Ellen Arnison says
Much better thanks.
Ellen Arnison says
Thank you.
Ellen Arnison says
It's still a hill worth climbing!
Ellen Arnison says
Not after my Grandpa though!?
Ellen Arnison says
Thanks.
Ellen Arnison says
The family joke is that we're all bred to walk long distances, like donkeys.
Ellen Arnison says
My bigger two's first mountain was Ben Lomond and I got them personalised mugs to mark the occasion. They were a bit older though.
Ellen Arnison says
Thanks.
Ellen Arnison says
He was an adventurous spirit.
Ellen Arnison says
Thanks.
Laura CYMFT says
Great achievement. Nice to remember things we've achieved in the past, especially as a New Year begins.
soosieboo says
What a good memory.
40s Chic says
What a wonderful memory of your granda. I hope you're feeling better now x
Leyla Brooke says
What a wonderful memory. I remember camping on the old man of Coniston and it was very windy!
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Kara Guppy says
WOW – makes it wothwhile keeping the kids certificates, love looking back at mine!
Cass@TheDiaryofaFrugalFamily says
That's just brilliant x
Janice Pattie says
Now that wasn't what I was expecting to see, well done on that. Apart from academic stuff I think all I've got are my ballet certificates!
Sonia Constant says
I love things like this… what a great piece of history ๐ x
Joanne Blunt says
Great photo.
mumsmoments says
great family history to treasure
Pinkoddy says
Wow what a lovely thing to do – and such an achievement.