30th June 2002 - Froggatt Edge - Heather Brooke!
By Sue Brooke
Members: Rob Allen, Bob Anderson, Mark Ashley, Ken Beetham, Susan Brooke, Midge and Joanne Castick, Andrew Croughton, John Dobson, Roger Dyke, Joe Flynn, Dave Garland, Martin Heaton, Sheena Hendrie, Duncan Lee, Colin Maddison, Neville McMillan, Lester Payne, Zoe Talks, Pete Walker, Dave Whittingham
Guests: Roisin Maddison, Kate Flynn, Lynn Tomlinson, Mick and Pete?
Not only did I have to act as meet leader in her absence (walking in the Lake District, what kind of excuse is that!) I now find myself having to write the meet report. Unfortunately because it was so long ago my memory is somewhat hazy, although I distinctly remember my fall off Heather Wall. The day was dry and cold with occasional gusts of wind, which apparently made the more balancy routes such as Three Pebble Slab more difficult, or that was the excuse Sheena used this time when asking for a top rope. However given the conditions Joannes lead of Grey Slab was very impressive, with John, who tried to follow Joanne and Midge up the route, having to ask for a top rope also. Sheena realised that this was definitely not her day when attempting the vital move on Tody's Wall, with the usual hackling audience, she realised that she had not tied on properly. The stand in meet leader was most impressed by the latest generation of parents' ingenuity in controlling children, by hanging them up from the nearest tree and leaving them. This especially got my approval as it freed Colin to give me a top rope on a few routes. Whilst I thought it was a wonderful idea I wasn't sure what the RSPCC would make of it! The usual joviality and lighthearted banter ensued and it appeared that a good day was had by all that attended.
I would like to thank everybody on my daughter's behalf for supporting her meet!
