[Monolith]

I'm deadly serious in that if he needs a hand, I'll come over and help. Really. No really.

[fatneck]

Any idea what kind of condition the cave will be in tomorrow? Psyched for a trip!

[Pantontino]

Tricky call. Just spoken to a mate who was there today - he said it was damp, but climbable with some drying of holds. This is not seepage, it's just moisture associated with the temperature rise over the last few days. The temperature forecast for tomorrow is pretty high (12 degrees), so it may be still damp. There's not a lot of wind around to dry the rock off. I might be going late afternoon, as I've got to go to Colwyn Bay at some point.

[Pantontino]

Turned out to be 'okay' this afternoon, probably because the temperature had dropped a bit from yesterday. A bit damp and some seepage starting to come through, but had a very good session in the end; ticked a couple of things I've never done before. Danny slipped off with his hands in the jugs at the end of Director's Cut, but then had to leave to go to work.

[superfurrymonkey]

The cave was pretty much boners today but starting to seep a little in places, hold on LW high etc. Pillbox was totally boners though!

[Monolith]

Can I get a hooooooo if it'll be dry tomorrow.

[Pantontino]

As I suspected, the sudden temperature rise did trigger a wave of dampness. Got a phone call from a mate at the crag late morning - said it was minging. By the time we got there mid afternoon it was already drying out nicely. Warmed up in Split Infinity (mostly dry), then went for a great session at Manor Crag. Conditions here were very good: windy and sunny - and JB will love this bit, it was just like being on some South Lakes limestone; a very Woodwell-esque venue.

Went to Fat Cat for pint afterwards - there was no bitter on, but had very fine jug of Euro Blond lager thang, plus some reassuringly expensive crisps (it was Hock's round).

I'm sure that is enough information to plan your day trip out from the 'Pool.

[Monolith]

Merci beaucoup monsieur, that was practically a columns worth!

[GCW]

JB will love this bit, it was just like being on some South Lakes limestone; a very Woodwell-esque venue.

Light fuse and run away

[superfurrymonkey]

Looking out to the Orme from Bangor and it looks fine plenty of wind about too 

[BenF]

Anyone seen how it's handling the current monsoon season conditions?

Thanks.

[Pantontino]

The unusually high temperatures yesterday resulted in a wave of dampness coming through, but I'm told (via a text from Doylo) it is much better today. Don't forget Manor Crag, if all else fails.

[BenF]

Excellent stuff, thanks for the response Simon. 

I'm pretty new in terms of Caveness, so forgive my further questioning... given the high winds along with rain expected tomorrow and Sunday, will it usually stay reasonably dry in there (apart from wind blown damp) or will heavy rain quickly get stuff wet?  Bit of a shit, unanswerable question really, but I haven't got the experience to know how it reacts to crap weather.  Feel free to ignore my question if you think it's daft.

Don't forget Manor Crag, if all else fails.

What, if I want to get blown away by the westerlies? 

Actually, I'm pretty down with the Manor vibe.  Some unsung gems up therre.

[Pantontino]

Just back from a cave session. Yesterday's dampness had completely gone, which I did expect as the temperature dropped by 6 degrees in 24 hours. There is some seepage though, but not enough to stop you having a decent session.

Doylo had been round to Pill Box; he said it was totally dry (apart from Chocolate Wall), but hellish in the strong wind.

As for your question - heavy rain doesn't matter that much in the cave/Split Infinity area. Obviously sustained torrential rain for days on end will lead to heavy seepage, but this is rare, and certainly not the case at the moment. If it is windy and fairly cold then conditions are likely to be good. Warm temperatures and stillness are the death knell for cave conditions.

[Doylo]

yes hopefully not the only time i'll get blown off this weekend.

[Monolith]

you won't be doing the blowing off?but you promised!

[superfurrymonkey]

any updates on conditions planning on a right good  tomorrow 

[Richie Crouch]

Let me know what it is like tomorrow please Jamie! Going to be heading down for round 3 with the attrocity on Tuesday, then hopefully back on Pill Box to conquer the other nemesis or most likely receive a 

[superfurrymonkey]

No worries, rock atrocity for myself tomorrow and pillbox Tuesday I reckon. Is that down for 3 o clock! bit late in the day isn't it?

[Richie Crouch]

Sorry man.. I meant it as a boxing anology - round 3 of my struggle/fight 

[BenF]

Sorry man.. I meant it as a boxing anology - round 346 of my long drawn out defeat 

[superfurrymonkey]

Almost everything dry today except crimp on Lou Ferrino and hold on lip for Clever Beaver although the crimp on Loui was drying out nicely, conditions were a bit glassy and well baltic. Pill box was mint and ultra baltic and windy.

[Monolith]

Music to my ears - cheers for the headsup.

[Johnny Brown]

Bear in mind all the grit in the uk was also in primo condition today, and should be tomorrow also. Doesn't suffer from seepage either.

[Monolith]

Can I get a grit masterclass from you then I might actually climb on it.