[tommytwotone]

+1 to all the positive comments, got my copy today too, and even got a special Xmas bonus as it would appear that (albeit only my back on one of the boulder pics), I'm in it!

Cheers, Grimer - can't imagine the amount of effort / time that went into putting the book together, sure it'll be a firm favourite for a long while to come.

 

[granticus]

I concur the guide is fantastic, greffort Grimer!

[/quote] Proved useful on our little trip down to cornwall. Clodgy is really good, Godrevy looks much better but was wet for us so didn't manage to do any climbing there. We also checked out tintagal which I'd say is fairly tidal despite what the guide says, looked good. For areas like cornwall, that are only loosely documented, it's great to have one guide detailing it all.[/quote]

High Repute - Good beta for most of the coastal venues down yer guide is to check the swell forecast as some of 'non-tidal' venues will get splashed a little if there is a big swell running.  Last few weeks there have been endless big waves produced by the endless run of storms that have been hitting us after crossing the Atlantic.  I'm assured that, if there aren't big waves lashing the coast, Tintagel will have something boulderable at most stages of tide.

[highrepute]

Last few weeks there have been endless big waves produced by the endless run of storms that have been hitting us after crossing the Atlantic.  I'm assured that, if there aren't big waves lashing the coast, Tintagel will have something boulderable at most stages of tide.

suspect that'll be it then. Don't want to put peeps off going cos I said it was wet once. Looked quality.

[daprince]

Another review if you haven't bought a copy yet.


http://ticktock2011.blogspot.com/2011/12/boulder-britain-grimers-fairytale.html

[Dave Flanagan]

Saw a copy over Christmas. Fantastic job Grimer. Must of been some amount of work.

[hairich]

i love it grimer

[grimer]

i love you rich   

Seriously, warmest thanks to you all for your positive vibes, much appreciated.

Big thanks to all here on UKB who helped out and for the generosity of spiritI came across doing it,


Niall   

[r-man]

A shame that one or two other Lancashire crags weren't included other than the uber popular brownstones and CyL, good as they are, but I guess you can't include everything, a minor quibble...

Think that was partly my fault. Grimer did ask me if there was anything worth including two or three years ago. At the time, less had been developed and I got the (obviously wrong) impression it was just about major venues, though perhaps places like Stronstrey would fit in amongst the more obscure crags (my copy hasn't arrived yet, so I'm just guessing). I'd revise my answer these days - the Wiltons rival Longridge and Brownstones, and there are a few decent smaller venues. Something for the next edition!

[Offwidth]

Moff is guarding her copy fiercely so the 'one Bouldering Britain' token I got from my sister-in-laws family for Xmas needs cashing in fast. Moff also noticed that Amazon have slightly discounted the book already, despite having no stock, I'd be interested in seeing how that one works.

[Oldmanmatt]

Mine's on order...
Mid Jan the site said...
I wonder, if I will have any nails left, by the time it gets here?

[Oldmanmatt]

Actually....
Does anyone think it's going to stop raining long enough for this to anything other than a coffee table book?

[SA Chris]

In spite of plenty of hint dropping I didn't get it for Xmas (only got Full of Myself, Cold Wars & Troll Wall!)

The Boulder Britain website says more stock mid Jan, but outside claim to have it on stock now. Grimer, do you lose out by much if I buy it from Outside? If so I can wait 'til it's in stock on your site again.

[Oldmanmatt]

I can wait, and Ta for the mail...

[Grubes]

The Boulder Britain website says more stock mid Jan, but outside claim to have it on stock now. Grimer, do you lose out by much if I buy it from Outside? If so I can wait 'til it's in stock on your site again.

They had 5/6 copies in stock at the works when I was there last week but not been in since wednesday so not sure if they will still have some stock

[grimer]

Hi Chris,

I make more when I sell it direct but such is my relationship with licking stamps and stuffing envelopes these days that I wouldn't be offended if you snapped one up if you saw it.

[SA Chris]

I hear you. I think alcohol can be used to get glue off your tongue.

[Monolith]

The sort of guidebook you can take home to your mum. Fantastic work Grimer. Really enjoyed a quick leaf through Crouchies when I saw his preview copy.

[grimer]

Thank you Monolith, and tghink how much you'd enjoy it if you owned it 

[nik at work]

A great guidebook, I've really enjoyed reading it and getting inspiration over the last several trips to the "reading room".
Nice one Grimer.
And I now have a photograph taken by me in a guidebook, I never thought I'd manage that (it's probably the worst photo in the book though...)

[SA Chris]

I'm in it!

One of your 3 ambitions ticked then?

[tommytwotone]

I'm in it!

One of your 3 ambitions ticked then?

Kind of...I meant a "full page" type photo - not sure if my having been on one of the boulder photos counts!

[SA Chris]

You set youself such high standards!

(I've ticked all 3 of your ambitions btw, more fluke and right time right place than anything else!).

[SA Chris]

Well Outside outdid themselves and got it to me overnight in spite of it being on their standard free delivery.

But they have been outshone by Grimer, who has produced a truly excellent guide, which keeps distracting me from my deadlines! Well done, seriously inspiring piece of work.

[Monolith]

Thank you Monolith, and tghink how much you'd enjoy it if you owned it 

I will indeed be purchasing asap. I think Richie's may have been a proof copy pre general sale? It was wonderful though, congratulations again! Yet more problems to perve over 

[BenF]

I think Richie's may have been a proof copy pre general sale?

I doubt it, Rich couldn't proof read his own brith certificate.