I really enjoyed Dan's tales of crag development - heartening stuff on the joy of discovery (plus some bonus Northumberland history). But I'm still bemused by his grading philosophy, even though it was explained repeatedly. So far as I could tell, he is well aware of general, worldwide standards but for his own FAs in the UK, he knowingly misgrades everything because... Gaskins!? Not that it really matters - the legacy is in the quantity of quality problems (and the greasy BM2000s in every doorway), and not a + or - grade here or there.. but it struck me as oddly incoherent and irrational from someone who was otherwise so precise and analytical.
Also, I think the background noise in Franco's becomes less of an issue as it goes on.
It's not necessarily a super logical thing but I don't think that matters so much (as much as grade weenies like me might like to know if he thinks Bombadil is actually 8C).
I know JamCrack is free Grimer and we're grateful for it but... unsolicited comments are also free. The twenty five minute preamble. Its hard to skip when i'm cycling to work or the wall and arrive not psyched but, not having got to the content.
Quote from: remus on June 04, 2022, 10:52:57 pmIt's not necessarily a super logical thing but I don't think that matters so much (as much as grade weenies like me might like to know if he thinks Bombadil is actually 8C).Dan's reticence hasn't stopped you upgrading it and The Rail on climbing-history.org I see! ;-)
Leeds show is cancelled. Sorry :-(Sheffield still on.
Quote from: cowboyhat on June 06, 2022, 11:14:12 amI know JamCrack is free Grimer and we're grateful for it but... unsolicited comments are also free. The twenty five minute preamble. Its hard to skip when i'm cycling to work or the wall and arrive not psyched but, not having got to the content.I love the pre-amble!
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to.Cry if I want to.