I must start by offering an unreserved apology to the late Jacob Bronowski. I should probably also say sorry to you the readers, but unlike the great documentary-maker you have been warned, so I won’t.
I should also report that this post will only involve the hypothetical ascent of a single man.
There, that’s your expectations safely managed downwards – my inner consultant is content. Formalities over, on with the motley…
If I were to climb a tree unaided by ropes or the like (a pretty unlikely state of affairs), would I then by moving on-wood and up-wood?
I thank you.