Stag Do

Today I went out to Glen's stag do, which took the entire day. Unlike the usual routine of getting trashed or hiring strippers, the men opted for activity for their pleasure.

The stag do commenced with go-karting. We did two races, but each race was only eight laps, so we felt shortchanged there. Perhaps that is why only six guys turned up to the party, but what can you do? Unfortunately I didn't do so well there, wasn't aggressive enough, but the previous times I did go-karting I got warnings for being too dangerous, so I have toned down my aggression.

Next we went on a ropes course in Woodhill Forest. This is where you are harnessed to metal cables high above ground, and negotiating obstacles while suspended in the air. Examples include rope bridges, swinging bridges, log bridges, and flying foxes. The metal cables, which you hook on to via carabiners, are your lifelines, and they are connected between tall trees. It was very gruelling on the hands when you have to pull your body weight, and I think I have come down with rope burn or blisters. They will come into effect the next day. There were eight courses, one more challenging than the rest. Each course took approximately 20 minutes to complete.

Finally we ended at the driving range, where we smacked a bucket of golf balls. We weren't Tiger Woods or Michael Campbell, but we managed to smack the ball passed the 150 metre mark on occassion.

Overall I enjoyed the ropes course the most. Even though there was only six of us, we all had a great time. Next week will be Glen's wedding, and I wish him all the best for the future as a married man.