Matt Abbott, the cockney geezer interviewed at the end of the video, is my old climbing partner and one of my best mates. His wife sent me the link to the clip, with strict instructions that he didn't want me sharing it with anyone.Olympic Park Orbit tower abseil set for April
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Thrill seekers will be able to abseil down the Orbit Tower at the Olympic Park from next year.
Standing at 375ft (114m) tall, the experience will cost £85.
Mark Camley, the executive director of park operations and Ian Loom and Mat Abbott, both from Eight Point Two events, have been speaking about the activity.
So that's everyone in my email address book, twitter, and now here, done, where have I forgotten.....