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Litter operation near Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
A double A-frame Vortex extravaganza for a long tracking line offset down to the river edge far below. We are using the pedestrian bridge venue - Shikoku, Tokushima
A long tracking line offset from the pedestrial bridge veneu.
Reed and Keith Thorne pose with students of the 2018 Japan Rope Rescue Course hosted by Mr. Yasuhiro Abe. Special Rock Exotica Shirts were made for all the students and both Instructors.
Keith Thorne chows down on some rather excellent Japanese style vegetables.
From far left, Keith Thorne, RTR Assistant Instructor, Yamaji, Osuga, John Meiki (our interpreter for Japan courses), Hayayshida, Toshima and Reed Thorne far right (with the chop sticks). John Meiki is half American as his mother was from New York. He is the prefect interpreter! And a good friend indeed!
Interpreter Ryoko AOSAKI ("Betty")
Called a "resultant only" active luffing operation using an AZ Vortex A-Frame.
Japanese maples turning beautiful autumn colors in November at the entrance of the Iya Gorge (
Keith Thorne of RTR is the instructor for this setup using the Arizona Vortex near
Abundant awesome sushi! Yeji Cheon, Korean Interpreter, sitting next to Yasuhio Abe, organizer of the 2017 Japan Rope Rescue Course.
Keith and Reed about to dive into some awesome Japanese food. Keith is going for the veggies and Reed is eyeing the sushi bar.
Yasuhiro Abe is a leading figure in Japanese rope rescue and rigging. "Abe" as he likes to be known by, is pronounced like the word "obey" except with an "a" instead of the "o". It is NOT pronounced like "Abe" Lincoln.
Pedestrian Bridge venue - Shikoku, Tokushima, Japan
The South Korean "contingent" posing during the Japan Rope Rescue Course in November 2017. At top with white shirt is Jonghoon Kyun ("JH"), the leader of that contingent. JH is a leader in his country and has made several trips to the USA to take many RTR programs. This was a l
This John William Waterhouse painting illustrates Alfred Tennyson's poem The Lady of Shalott. Draped over the boat is the fabric the lady wove in a tower near Camelot. But she brought a curse on herself by looking directly at Sir Lancelot. With her right hand she lets go of the chain mooring the boat. Her mouth is slightly open, as she sings 'her last song'. She stares at a crucifix lying in front of her. Beside it are three candles, often used to symbolize life. Two have blown out. This suggests her life will end soon, as she floats down the river.