[GCW]

Craig was a good mate of mine at Uni, he was in my year.  Not seen him since 2002.  I never knew he's been to Longridge, although I have no doubt he'd have been capable whilst on his tomato diet.  Nice guy too, wonder what happened to him.....   

[Adam Lincoln]

That's right, the surname came to me this morning. Short, very strong, had a penchant for loud shirts.

Ahh you should have said, he is a trad beast! Did the bells the bells very easily from what i heard

[Andy F]

I'm sure Craig pathed Conehead back in the mid-90's, made it look very easy.

[GCW]

Yeah, he modestly told me he'd on sighted the Bells, thought it easy.  He did the cad without the bolt (but didn't spit on it as has been reported elsewhere).  Pretty much on sighted Requiem at Dumby, slapped the top and came off 'cos it was damp.

One weekend in the Lakes he was out at a crag when a rock fell off the top of the crag and smacked him on the head.  With concussion he drave miles and miles back to his parent's in Cockermouth.  Lucky, as he didn't have a helmet.

Andy- he did quite a bit of sport.  He could on sight quite hard stuff because he could hang on forever, go up and down and work out moves.  Stamina was amazing.

[AdamD]

Anybody heading down tonight?

[IanP]

Anyone know what its looking like at the moment - has it recovered from the rain at the end of last week / Sunday?

[Adam Lincoln]

Anyone know what its looking like at the moment - has it recovered from the rain at the end of last week / Sunday?

Been sunny and breezy last few days so should be fine tonight.

[Stabbsy]

So,

Neil Carson
Ian Vickers
Adam Jeeworth
Sean Gelder
Ru Davis
Gaz Parry
Paul Mitchell ?
Dave Kenyon ?
Mark Leach ?

? = Maybe's

Tony Mitchell, the guy who did True North at Kilnsey
I thought Dave Kenyon did the first ascent (by a few days), why is he a maybe?
I thought Pasquill had done it too.

Ahh yeah, Tony, not Paul. And good call and Ryan, forgot him!

Serpico told me Steve Dunning and some random have also done it....

Think you can add Steve Anson to that list as well.

[Adam Lincoln]

So,

Neil Carson
Ian Vickers
Adam Jeeworth
Sean Gelder
Ru Davis
Gaz Parry
Paul Mitchell ?
Dave Kenyon ?
Mark Leach ?

? = Maybe's

Tony Mitchell, the guy who did True North at Kilnsey
I thought Dave Kenyon did the first ascent (by a few days), why is he a maybe?
I thought Pasquill had done it too.

Ahh yeah, Tony, not Paul. And good call and Ryan, forgot him!

Serpico told me Steve Dunning and some random have also done it....

Think you can add Steve Anson to that list as well.

Nice one Neil!

[GCW]

Anyone know how things have been?  Thinking about an evening visit today, but drizzle at the moment.  If it dries up will it be OK, or has there been seepage?
Cheers.

[GCW]

Well, it was a bit still so very midgey and a bit greasy, some seepage in places.  Made everything good sport.  Had a fair session though.

Important:
Serpico etc- The funny jug thing at the end of Kiss the Razor's Edge (just below the slopers, down amd right of Seven-A start) was loose today.  I remember it beinf solid but today it certainly shifted a fair bit, and I wouldn't be surprised if it comes off.
Can one of you guys check it and see if this is a new thing and whether it may need attention.  Cheers.

[Probes]

So,

Neil Carson
Ian Vickers
Adam Jeeworth
Sean Gelder
Ru Davis
Gaz Parry
Paul Mitchell ?
Dave Kenyon ?
Mark Leach ?

? = Maybe's

Tony Mitchell, the guy who did True North at Kilnsey
I thought Dave Kenyon did the first ascent (by a few days), why is he a maybe?
I thought Pasquill had done it too.

Ahh yeah, Tony, not Paul. And good call and Ryan, forgot him!

Serpico told me Steve Dunning and some random have also done it....

Think you can add Steve Anson to that list as well.

Nice one Neil!

What's the story with big mig, surley he's done it??

[Serpico]

Big Mick? He's been to the corner (New Stone Age) a couple of times but not been able to finish it. Also, need to scratch Dunning off the list, I saw him at the crag today and he's pretty sure he finished at New Stone Age as well.
Conditions were good today.

[GCW]

Serpico, did you look at the knob thing on Kiss the Razor's Edge?  Any opinions?

[Serpico]

I did, that knob could easily come off in your hand...

[GCW]

Only if you treat it too roughly.... 

The question is what to do about it.
I suspect it need to come off and be glued back.  Whether that happens naturally (but you may lose the hold if someone lobs it) or with assistance will need careful debate by the Longridge Posse.

[andy_e]

Si O'Conor has done the traverse, he once told me...

[GCW]

Minimal seepage today, pretty good conditions if a little hot.

Them builders have built a beautiful fence.  I have a slight concern, however, that anyone making a hash of Big Marine last move would get a fencepost enema.   

[GCW]

Oh, and the loose knob on Kiss... is still loose but hasn't fallen off yet.

[Probes]

Was interested if anyone has been the last couple of days.. what conditions are.

I was at longridge when they started building the fence and very nearly went over to ask them where they were going to site the fence, but didnt for feeling a bit stupid that surely they wouldnt put it in a dangerous position and must know the score. Does this mean that anyone in the high break on the traverse is not only at risk of ankle snapping but of impailment? 

[GCW]

Paul- the traverse should be OK.  The fence is a little way back (I assume it's at the measured bouldary of BMC land) so problems where you fall down shouldn't be an issue.  The only potential problem is with routes like Big Marine where you (I mean weak people like me) pop to the finishing hold.  If you half catch it then drop it on the swing the fence may come into play (although you'd be unlucky).

[GCW]

Not bad tonight.
Wet streaks in places, top of Big Marine for example.  A little greasy here and there.  But generally not at all bad.
Shame it's supposed to rain all weekend.

[Adam Lincoln]

Drying but still moist tonight. Tarot plane and stuff there mostly okay.

[galpinos]

Drying but still moist tonight. Tarot plane and stuff there mostly okay.

Was that you in the green hoody yesterday evening?

I was one of the 2 blokes struggling on Tarot plane. I was baffled. The holds felt good, quite large, loads of footholds but after making a good 6ft of horizontal progress I was boxed! Quite fancy taking a topo next time.

[Adam Lincoln]

Drying but still moist tonight. Tarot plane and stuff there mostly okay.

Was that you in the green hoody yesterday evening?

I was one of the 2 blokes struggling on Tarot plane. I was baffled. The holds felt good, quite large, loads of footholds but after making a good 6ft of horizontal progress I was boxed! Quite fancy taking a topo next time.

It was indeed, good to meet you!