"Achilli Ratti" anyone?

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Originally Posted by Deejay

Old Achille Ratti was an accomplished mountaineer before he became Pope Pious according to a mate who was a member. He got me in their hut in Langdale once. Very nice it was too.

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...and that too! :eek:

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Originally Posted by Deejay

Old Achille Ratti was an accomplished mountaineer before he became Pope Pious.

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Yes, I believe he put up quite a hard route on Mont Blanc... Italian side, naturally. Oops, I mean Monte Bianco.:D

Grouse is right. I got to kiss the bishop's ring once.

:eek: :D :D :D

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Originally Posted by Feet in the Cowclaps

...and that too! :eek:

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Bloody stupid keyboard!

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Originally Posted by jodg

I used to be an altar boy (yes, they do allow hamsters)....and I'm still in touch with my parish priest of old..... Problem is I lapsed a long time ago so don't think my vote would count! :p

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I think proposers have to be members of the Achille Ratti. He put up a massive route on Monte Rosa I believe.

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Originally Posted by Margarine

I got to kiss the bishop's ring once

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that conjures up bad images :eek: